The Midnight Sun rally is complete for 2010.
The Saabs United Historic Rally Team did well in that they simply managed to finish the event with both cars running. Remember, these were two brand new cars that were only completed in the days before the event and one of our drivers, Vladimir Antonov, was driving in his first rally event.
And then there’s the blown engine and all the drama of finding and installing a replacement overnight.
To the placings, then….
Our #1 Car, the black 99T, with Jörgen Trued driving and Bo Janzon navigating came in 21st position.
Our #2 car, the white 99T with Vladimir Antonov driving and Denis Giraudet navigating came in 23rd position.
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Saab did well with good connections in other classes, too.
Jörgen’s uncle, Bertil Trued, won his class (Regularity, no tripmeter) in his Saab 96.
Stefan Helin came third in his class (Regularity, with tripmeter) in a Saab 99EMS.
The Historic Class (up to 1000cc) was won by Stefan Segerljung in a Saab 96 850 Monte Carlo
And finally, Kenneth Bäcklund from the Saab Performance Team won his 1600-2000cc D3 category in his Ford Escort RS.
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Congratulations to all the competitors and well done to our guys in the Saabs United Historic Rally Team!
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I think it is a great achievment for SUHRT, and especially for Vladimir Antonov who has never driven competitevely in rally on gravel surface before. There is rumor on the street that he wad hooked on this extraordinary experience and the car that he may concider a full campaign in FIA historic regularity championship in 99 turbo.
Our team will in due time let the world know our future plans.
I have a “Dream team” but that is still a small secret.