2010 Kick Energy Fiesta SportTrophy Ireland (FST IE) champion Stephen Wright finished 23rd overall and a solid fourth on the penultimate round of the 2010 Fiesta SportTrophy Belgium series last weekend, the Tour of Flanders Rally. Wright was competing on the event in a M-Sport prepared Fiesta R2 as his prize for winning the 2010 FST IE series.
Having only competed in a left hand drive car once before Wright made a steady start to the event posting the seventh fastest FST time on the opening two stages which took place on Friday night. In the daylight on day two Wright steadily improved his pace and posted several top three stages times as he became more familiar with the Fiesta R2 and the Belgian tarmac stages. Wright finished the event fourth in the FST standings and eighth in a competitive R2 field, which included JWRC front-runner Hans Weis-Junior and FST Belgium champion Cederic De-Cecco. The result impressed many of the local regulars, especially given Wright’s little experience competing outside of his native Ireland.
2010 Kick Energy FST Ireland Champion, Stephen Wright, said:
“We are delighted with the way everything went during the event. On such a specialised rally in an unfamiliar car we didn’t have any expectations but the car was a pleasure to drive and the stages were fantastic. It took time to adjust but we were constantly improving. I have to thank M-Sport for providing such a great prize and a great car and everyone who has helped us achieve it. I must also thank the FST Belgium organisers for their warm welcome and hospitality over the course of the weekend.”
