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Why rallycross is becoming irresistible

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Sebastien Loeb started a new journey in his motorsport career last weekend, but he wasn't the only attraction in Portugal. DAVID EVANS examines why the World Rallycross product works so well

Sebastien Loeb's white racing boots were muddy again. They'd been clean for too long. Last weekend, Loeb was back on the loose and loving his new life in rallycross.

Citroen and the World Touring Car Championship? Yesterday's news. History.

Loeb was born to skid. And, with a couple of hundred more horses, two more driven wheels and half a lap of dirt to play with than he's been used to in the WTCC, the Alsatian was in his element.

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