Re: STPR '98 Rally entry list

[JOSEV@samson-transport.com (Jose Vicente)]

> Bill Malik/ Christian Edstrom                   Volvo 240, Group 2
> Someone is rallying a Volvo 240? What, they ran out of Sherman tanks?

Actually, this is quite an impressive car, probably one of the best 
group 2 cars in the country. Contradicting typical Volvo, the car is
very light. The engine is a Volvo Motorsport Sweden, 2 valve evolution 
cranking out 240+hp. The transmission is full race and so is the rest 
of the car. Bill Malik is a very good driver, If he has no problems, you 
normally see this Volvo running top 10 at the national events, wich 
is very impressive for a 2wd car.
The Volvo name has been around rallying for a long time, and they 
have been pretty succesfull. They are no the prettiest cars to look 
at, but they are strong and reliable. I think everyone in Scandinavia has 
rallied a Volvo at one time or another.
There is also a Canadien guy who runs a 240 very similar to Bill 
Malik's, and he is always at the top of his class too.


Regards
RALLY ON
Jose M. Vicente