Loix points out the importance of testingThe race for the second permanent Peugeot 207 S2000 seat at Kronos Racing, alongside the recently-signed Freddy Loix, has intensified with Nicolas Vouilloz and Bryan Bouffier both having been linked to the drive.
Vouilloz,
a former ten-time downhill mountain bike champion, claimed three victories on last year's IRC, while Bouffier is the reigning Polish rally champion.
A third full-specification Peugeot 207 S2000 will also be run by Kronos (in collaboration with French tyre firm BFGoodrich) for different up-and-coming local drivers on every rally.
Freddy Loix meanwhile believes that a full testing programme will be the key to his title hopes next year in the Kronos-run Peugeot 207 S2000.
Before each event this year, Kronos will carry out a day's testing in order to establish the most effective set-up for the local roads. The team also has a full pre-season testing schedule planned.
“A proper test programme was a very important factor," Loix said.
"Last year, everyone else had a lot more testing than me. This time we should be well-prepared for every event.”
Kronos will begin its programme on the second round of the IRC in Portugal, but Loix is anxious to take the start of the first round, the Safari Rally, as well.
“I'd like to be there,” he added. “Last year, we saw that Andrea Navarra was able to profit from his win on the Safari Rally all year. I'd like to find the budget to add the Safari to my programme.”
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