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Friday, 3rd September 2010 |
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| Asia-Pacific Rally Championship |
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The APRC is organised by the FIA and consists of seven legs of rallying under
gruelling conditions. Taking place in some of the most diverse regions of the
world, the APRC attracts drivers from across the world. Each rallying leg has
it own unique characteristics, adding to the allure of rallying. From the dust
and dirt of Australia, to the wintery conditions of New Zealand, to the steaming
jungles of Malaysia, APRC offers participants challenges in both topography and climate.
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The APRC is primarily a Group N championship in that the favoured cars are the current
world leaders in Group N rally technology. The championship is subject to regulations
laid down by the FIA. Vehicle eligibility is open to Production cars (Group N) and Touring
cars (Group A5, A6, A7). Each class has a driver and co-driver award along with an overall
manufacturer trophy. In 2006, Subaru were the recipients of the manufacturers' trophy,
while Cody Crocker won the driver's title.
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Group N cars are built from base cars with a limited range of modifications allowed. The Group
N cars by Subaru use the same engines as the Subaru WRX STI road cars. The production of the
Group N rally cars in Singapore began in November 2006 with the support from Subaru Tecnica
International (STI) and Possum Bourne Motor Sports (PBMS). The Group N cars, which are built
and distributed from the state-of-the-art Subaru Hub in Toa Payoh, are production vehicles
fitted with safety equipment in compliance with the governing Federation International de
l'Automobile's (FIA) guidelines and regulations.
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For more information on APRC, please refer to: 
