Lappi Lands Perfect APRC Debut

Rising Finnish star Esapekka Lappi dominated the first round of the FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship in New Zealand this weekend, leading home a Team MRF one-two on the International Rally of Whangarei

“The partnership with WURTH is a great boost for the championship and a fantastic incentive for the teams and competitors. In 2013 car manufacturers from Japan, Malaysia and Europe will enter the APRC. Add major teams from India, Japan, Malaysia and China and the WØrth initiatives will reach right across automotive and manufacturing industries in the region,” commented APRC president Steven Kennedy. in New Caledonia and Queensland, Australia. The championship then moves to Asia starting with the Malaysian Rally (Johor Baru) in August, followed by Japan, China and the final event - the Thailand Rally in December. Manufacturers and drivers from around the world are competing in the championship and the APRC. Information is available at www.fiaaprc.com and www.aprc.tv

The 2013 FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship commenced, in New Zealand’s high-speed Rally Whangarei on May 17 and ended on May 19

Wurth Lanka, the local branch office and a fully owned subsidiary, is pleased to bring to the local motoring fans the current news from the APRC, events.

The 2013 FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship commenced, in New Zealand’s high-speed Rally Whangarei on May 17 and ended on May 19.

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