Proton joins IRC with Satria Neo
Proton has become the seventh manufacturer to join the Intercontinental Rally Challenge, it was announced on Thursday
The Malaysian car maker thus joins Abarth, Honda, Mitsubishi, Peugeot, Skoda and Volkswagen in the series.
Proton said it will compete in the championship with its new Satria Neo Super 2000 car.
"The IRC provides the ideal format for manufacturers to showcase their products around the world," said Proton's Managing Director Datuk Syed Zainal. "We are very excited to register for the IRC this year, alongside many of the leading manufacturers in motorsport.
"Although we are still developing the Proton, the IRC will provide the perfect opportunity to gauge the competitiveness of the car, and ultimately to take the project forward."
Marcello Lotti, the IRC's General Manager, added: "We are absolutely delighted to welcome Proton into the IRC family, which goes from strength to strength. The new Satria Neo S2000 has already attracted a lot of praise in its short career to date.
"I have no doubt that Proton will quickly find success with competitive rally customers on IRC events, as well as on national and regional championships that are based on S2000 technical regulations."
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