Profile: Denis Giraudet

by Swade on June 22, 2010

wrc-rally-codriver-denis-giraudetAs you’ve heard already, Vladimir Antonov will driving our #2 car in the Midnight Sun Rally.

Every driver needs a co-driver, however, and Vladimir’s co-driver for the event will be one of the most experienced co-pilots there is: French WRC co-driver, Denis Giraudet.

Here’s a little bit of background material on Denis’ career.

Date of Birth : 16/12/55
Place of Birth : Lorette, France
Lives : Lorette, France
Marital Status : Married with two boys, Mathieu and Clement
Role : Co-driver for Stéphane Sarrazin

HISTORY
First Rally : 1977
WRC Debut : 1981
Driver : Stéphane Sarrazin
Hobbies : Mountain biking, movies

Career highlights :
2004 – First, S1600cc Rally Monte Carlo (with Bernardi)
2001 – First, WRC Rally Catalunya (with Auriol)
1999 – First, WRC Rally China (with Auriol)
1998 – First, WRC Rally Corsica (with Auriol)
1996 – Winner, European Championship (with Schwarz)
1995 – First, WRC Rally Corsica (with Auriol)
1993 – First WRC victory (Finland with Kankkunen)
1993 – Winner, European Championship (with Baroni)
Winner, French Group A Championship (with Bugalski)

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