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STOBART AND MONSTER TEAM UP FOR 2010 WRC
» Sunday, October 25, 2009
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STOBART CELEBRATE SPIRIT OF THE RALLY
» Saturday, October 24, 2009
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STOBART SUPPORTS HELP FOR HEROES IN WALES
» Friday, October 23, 2009
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MATTHEW PROMOTES RALLY TO KIDS
» Thursday, September 03, 2009
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WILSON'S SHAKEDOWN WITH AUSSIE HERO
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WILSON AIMS TO EMULATE ASHES SUCCESS
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RALLY PAIR COMPLETE EPIC CHALLENGE
» Thursday, June 25, 2009
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MESSING ABOUT ON THE RIVER
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TYRE CHANGE FUN FOR THE HAIRY BIKERS
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HALL UPS HIS PACE AT JIM CLARK
» Friday, May 15, 2009
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» Saturday, April 18, 2009
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HALL FALLS FOUL OF PIRELLI STAGES
» Tuesday, April 14, 2009
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HALL SEEKS SUCCESS ON PIRELLI RALLY
» Monday, March 30, 2009
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HALL MAINTAINS STRONG POSITION
» Thursday, February 12, 2009
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STOBART FIND GRIP WITH PIRELLI
» Friday, February 06, 2009
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STOBART SUPPORT 'MAKE ROADS SAFE'
» Saturday, January 31, 2009
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STOBART KICK OFF NEW SEASON
» Thursday, January 29, 2009
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WILSON'S BIRTHDAY SURPRISE
» Friday, January 16, 2009
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STOBART RELISH 2009 WRC CHALLENGE
» Sunday, December 07, 2008
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ROSSI REWARDED FOR STOBART PARTNERSHIP
» Sunday, December 07, 2008
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ROSSI REWARDED FOR STOBART PARTNERSHIP
» Monday, December 01, 2008
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CONQUERING THE CARBON FOOTPRINT
» Friday, November 21, 2008
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DOUBLE WORLD CHAMP TRIES STOBART FOCUS
» Monday, November 17, 2008
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WILSON DOMINATES RAC ENDURO EVENT
» Friday, November 14, 2008
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STOBART BACK ROSSI & CHILDREN IN NEED
» Thursday, November 06, 2008
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PATRICK PIVATO INJURY UPDATE
» Monday, November 03, 2008
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STOBART BOSS SUPPORTS TEAM CO-DRIVER
» Saturday, November 01, 2008
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ACCIDENT NEWS UPDATE
» Thursday, October 30, 2008
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FRANÇOIS' JAPAN BLOG
» Friday, October 10, 2008
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INTERNATIONAL FLAVOUR FOR STOBART
» Monday, September 29, 2008
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WILSON WINS MCRAE MEMORIAL
» Thursday, September 25, 2008
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STOBART UP FOR WRC LOGISTICS CHALLENGE
» Friday, August 15, 2008
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STOBART TRUCK RACE IN GERMANY
» Tuesday, July 15, 2008
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WILSON ON SHOW AT GOODWOOD
» Thursday, June 19, 2008
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STOBART DRIVERS CYCLE FOR CHARITY
» Thursday, June 19, 2008
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BOYZONE IN THE ZONE WITH STOBART
» Monday, May 26, 2008
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HALL CLAIMS THIRD ON JIM CLARK
» Tuesday, May 20, 2008
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HALL STEPS UP WITH JIM CLARK TEST
» Monday, April 21, 2008
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MIXED RESULTS ON THE PIRELLI RALLY
» Wednesday, April 09, 2008
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STOBART - TRUCKING ALL OVER THE WORLD
» Monday, January 21, 2008
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GALLI GIVES UP NAME FOR CHARITY
» Friday, October 26, 2007
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STOBART TEAM CURL IN JAPAN
» Sunday, October 07, 2007
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DRIVESHAFT DRAMA THWARTS BIRD'S BID
» Wednesday, September 26, 2007
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RALLYDAY FUN FOR WILSON
» Tuesday, August 28, 2007
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WIN A SPIN WITH MATTHEW WILSON
» Tuesday, August 21, 2007
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CLARK SEALS FIESTA SUCCESS IN GERMANY
» Friday, August 10, 2007
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FIESTA MATCH POINT FOR CLARK
» Sunday, August 05, 2007
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CLARK COMMANDS FIESTAS IN FINLAND
» Friday, July 27, 2007
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CLARK FOR FOUR IN FINLAND
» Saturday, July 21, 2007
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BIRD CLAIMS FOURTH IN MANX
» Wednesday, June 27, 2007
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McRAE TAKES AN HISTORIC VICTORY
» Tuesday, June 26, 2007
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KRIS FLIES ON MID WALES STAGES
» Wednesday, June 13, 2007
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CLARK TAKES IN POLISH EXPERIENCE
» Sunday, May 13, 2007
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MANX DISAPPOINTMENT FOR BIRD
» Friday, May 11, 2007
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CLARK HUNTS DOWN FIESTA HAT-TRICK
» Friday, April 27, 2007
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MARK HIGGINS BLOG - PIRELLI RALLY
» Wednesday, April 18, 2007
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KRIS OPENS WITH A CLASS WIN
» Saturday, March 24, 2007
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BIRD THIRD AFTER KIELDER DRAMA
» Friday, February 02, 2007
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JARI-MATTI LATVALA'S OTHER WHEELS
» Friday, January 19, 2007
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HENNING'S CAR NAMED IN MONTE CARLO
» Tuesday, January 09, 2007
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STOBARTS AT AUTOSPORT SHOW
» Thursday, December 07, 2006
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HIGGINS WINS RALLY AWARD
» Sunday, December 03, 2006
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Double trouble for Stobart on final day.
» Saturday, December 02, 2006
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Reynolds goes second in Wales Rally GB.
» Friday, December 01, 2006
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Reynolds impresses with third in BRC.
» Tuesday, November 21, 2006
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McRae wins RAC for Stobart.
» Wednesday, October 25, 2006
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STOBART SENDS OUT YOUNG GUNS ON RALLY GB
» Monday, October 23, 2006
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Reynolds dominates Bulldog, Clark shows pace
» Saturday, October 07, 2006
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Higgins takes historic third title
» Friday, September 29, 2006
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Title in grasp for Higgins
» Sunday, September 03, 2006
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Higgins homes in on title
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Clark leads S1600, Higgins in BRC hunt.
» Tuesday, August 29, 2006
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Stobart Teams ready for Ulster challenge
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Wilson out of retirement to win for Stobart
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Higgins stays top as rivals falter.
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Higgins leads the way.
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Higgins hopeful at home.
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Higgins snatches victory for Stobart in Scotland
» Monday, July 03, 2006
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» Sunday, May 14, 2006
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Clark takes first Fiesta S1600 win
» Saturday, May 13, 2006
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Stobart Motorsport leads in Pirelli.
» Wednesday, May 10, 2006
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Stobart VK Rally Teams ready for BRC
» Thursday, January 12, 2006
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RALLY STARS CONQUER CORSICA BY BIKE
 
RALLY STARS CONQUER CORSICA BY BIKE
June-17-10    
 
FIA World Rally Championship driver Matthew Wilson and co-driver Scott Martin have completed a mammoth 985km on Trek Madone road bikes in Corsica over the past week in a bid to raise money for the RPJ Crohn’s Foundation.

A break in the WRC calendar during the month of June, between Rally Portugal and Rally Bulgaria, allowed a window for the Stobart M-Sport Ford duo to take part in the Tour de Corse charity event.

The RPJ Crohn’s Foundation was set up earlier this year by Matthew’s friend, Rick Parfitt Jnr, to help raise funds to support the National Association for Colitis and Crohn’s Disease (NACC).

The rally stars completed the route around the French island of Corsica in eight days but, with the longest day consisting of 181km and the highest peak at 1477m, it was no easy feat in temperatures topping 36 degrees Celsius. Wilson also suffered from a cold in the final days but still managed to make it to the end of the gruelling charity cycle challenge.

M-Sport has also auctioned a variety of exclusive items on eBay over the past week in order to raise additional money for the RPJ Crohn's Foundation. Items included a Stobart-branded race suit signed by Matthew Wilson, and driving gloves signed by BP-Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team drivers Mikko Hirvonen and Jari-Matti Latvala. During the remainder of June, more items will be added to the auction site, including Wilson and Martin’s signed cycling gear.

Wilson and Martin would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their continued support and donations to the RPJ Crohn’s Foundation so far. Those who would still like to donate can do so by visiting the JustGiving website which will be open until the end of June - http://www.justgiving.com/tourdecorse

Matthew Wilson said:
“Everything went really smoothly – we had no punctures or major problems which is quite surprising considering there were four of us! We didn’t always stick to our schedule and when we were having a good day, we really pushed ourselves. On the final day we only had 100km left to reach the end; adrenaline kicked in and we upped our pace to finish well ahead of schedule. There was one day where we had to do a 34km climb up to 1477 metres and I’d say that was the low point and a real test of our endurance. It was so hot whilst we were cycling too - about 36 degrees Celsius every day, but we had one afternoon when it rained which was well appreciated at the time! I also caught a cold at the weekend which made the final days more difficult than I had been expecting. We enjoyed every minute of the Tour de Corse though and I really want to thank everyone for their continued donations and support for the RPJ Crohn’s Foundation.”

For more information on the challenge including route and photographs, please visit: www.tourdecorse.co.uk

Cheques made payable to the M-Sport Charity Appeal will be gratefully received: Angela Torney, M-Sport Ltd, Dovenby Hall, Dovenby, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0PN
 
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