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The FxPro Cyprus rally is the 3rd round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) and 2nd round for the Production WRC is scheduled between 11-15 March 2009. Gaurav Gill from India is taking part with his Co-Driver Serior David from Great Britain, representing TSI Racing Team.

The Reccee was held on 11th March 2009. After the Reccee Gaurav said "The reccee was very long & taxing due to the slow pace on the difficult mountain roads. I am very happy with the pace notes and feeling very comfortable with my new co-driver David Serior"

The Shakedown took place on 12th March 2009. The Shakedown took place on a 3.35km test road located at Listovounos, 16km from the rally base in Limassol.

The stage was asphalt, in common with the first day’s competition, but drivers tackled it on the same hard-compound gravel tyres they will use for the whole event. Weather conditions were dry throughout the session with clear skies and a temperature of 19°C.

"We just finished the shake down and as per the unofficial times we are running in the top 5 in the PWRC category.The route for the shake down was ver tough, with broken tarmac which was also very slippery. I am very happy with the way the car is performing. We’ve got a new turbo fit.I am looking forward to a tough & long day tomorrow." said Gaurav.

Mr. Mohan Nagarajan of TSI Racing said “I am very happy the way Gaurav was Driving today especially after not driving a Rally car for the last 4 months”.

Shakedown Timings :

1. SORDO. Citroen C4 WRC. 3:33.0
2. P. SOLBERG. Citroen Xsara. 3:33.3
3. OGIER. Citroen C4. 3:34.0
4. LOEB. Citroen C4 WRC. 3:34.5
5. LATVALA. Ford Focus RS WRC 08. 3:34.7
6. NOVIKOV. Citroen C4. 3:35.1
7. HIRVONEN. Ford Focus RS WRC 08. 3:35.3
8. RAUTENBACH. Citroen C4. 3:35.8
9. H. SOLBERG. Ford Focus RS WRC 08. 3:37.3
10. WILSON. Ford Focus RS WRC 08. 3:37.3
11. Al QASSIMI. Ford Focus RS WRC 08. 3:41.5
12. VILLAGRA. Ford Focus RS WRC 08. 3:43.1
13. ARAUJO Mitsubishi Lancer EVO IX. 3:45.7
14. CAMPEDELLI. Mitsubishi Lancer EVO IX. 4 3:47.3
15. AL-ATTIYAH Subaru Impreza N14 2009. 3:52.7
16. NEIKSANS. Mitsubishi Lancer EVO IX. 3:52.7
17. GILL Subaru Impreza WRX STI. 3:53.2
18. SANDELL. Skoda Fabia Super 2000. 3:53.7
19. SEMERÀD. Mitsubishi Lancer EVO IX. 3:56.4
20. THOMAS Mitsubishi Lancer EVO IX. 3:57.7
21. ARAI. Subaru Impreza WRX STi. 4:02.6
22. LINARI. Subaru Impreza WRX STi. 4:05.2
23. PROKOP Citroen C2 S1600. 4:20.1
24. SAUVAN. Mitsubishi Lancer EVO IX. 4:22.8
25. KOSCIUSZKO. Suzuki Swift S1600. 4:30.9
26. VALDEZ LOPEZ. Subaru Impreza WRX STI. 5:06

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