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Former Belgian Historic Rally Champion, Glenn Janssens, has blitzed to victory on this weekend’s Ypres Historic Rally.
Driving his powerful Tuthill Porsche 911, Jannsens and co-driver Stéphane Prévot dominated proceedings from the start, taking stage wins in all but the final sections of the two-day classic.
Fending off challengers including five-time British champion, Jimmy McRae, in an Opel Ascona and experienced rivals in Escorts and BMWs, Janssens and Prévot married speed and experience to build a commanding lead, before managing their pace on the closing stages to come home first overall.
“Stage results don’t show the skill and concentration required to win at this level,” said Richard Tuthill. “Glenn’s got exceptional natural pace, which is encouraged by complete trust in his Tuthill Porsche platform and partnership with such an experienced co-driver.
“A long-time European classic, Ypres Historic is the Monaco Grand Prix of the Belgian Historic calendar. To take a convincing win against strong competition underlines the pace of our cars and proves Glenn’s fire to win burns brighter than ever. Well done to Glenn and Stéphane from all of the Tuthill Porsche team.”
Tuthill Porsche now moves on to the Goodwood Festival of Speed, charity support with Porsche rally cars at this summer’s Carfest and launching a groundbreaking Porsche rally car on this summer’s European WRC events. Top secret at the minute, but all will be revealed!
