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Ralïo+ is under starter's orders on S4C
publication date: Jul 26, 2010
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Buckle up and climb into fifth gear with more motorsport action than ever before in a new series of Ralïo+ on S4C.
Emyr Penlan is back to present the tension, adrenaline, crashes, thrills and spills on thursday nights.
Emyr
joins fellow motoring enthusiasts Lowri Morgan, Wyn Gruffydd, Howard
Davies and Martin John in the series from Thursday 29 July at 21:30.
This
season's coverage includes the best from the World Rally Championship
(WRC), Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC), British Rally
Championship (BRC), Motocross, Autograss, Formula 3 and motorsports from
grassroots level. There’s also track racing, off-road racing, modern
cars, vintage cars, trucks, bikes and Minis.
"The smell of petrol and
burning tyres, being among the supporters come rain or shine, the
excitement and thrill of the action, the buzz of a speeding car driving
past you, home or away – that’s the appeal of motorsports for me," says
Emyr, who is originally from Cardigan.
"Whatever the weather,
wherever the competition – there is a great following at rallies and
other motorsport events. The fans are great and everyone is friends with
everyone. The support is 100% to the sport and it’s a real social event
where old friends come together in support of the drivers and
competitors."
As we join the WRC, France’s Sebastian Loeb – who has
won for the past seven consecutive seasons – leads the way with 151
points after seven rounds.
Emyr explains, "Loeb’s reign resembles
that of Michael Schumacher in Formula One. But this guy is special and
we’re really lucky to follow him and watch him in action. Loeb hasn’t
lost a tarmac rally since 2004 – he’s a great champion and in years,
we’ll look back at his reign and feel privileged to have witnessed it."
Meanwhile,
a 51 year old Welshman is one of the contenders in the BRC after the
opening four rounds. Gwyndaf Evans from Dinas Mawddwy currently stands
in second place.
"The last time Gwyndaf won the championship was in
1996," says Emyr. "He stands a good chance of winning the title this
year if he can hold his nerve and keep consistent. It’s remarkable how
he’s beating young competitors in their new cars."
Later in the
series, the team will report from the 50th Cilwendeg Rally in Ceredigion
and North Pembrokeshire. The night rally started as a local event but
has grown in numbers and is popular amongst motorists, from near and
far.
The series will draw to a thrilling climax with full daily
highlights from the exciting Wales Rally GB finale over four days in
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Ralïo+ Thursday 29 July, 21:30 S4C English subtitles
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