Cody does it...

The APRC is organised by the FIA and consists of seven legs of rallying under grueling conditions. Taking place in some of the most diverse regions of the world, the APRC attracts drivers from across the world. Each rallying leg has it own unique characteristics, adding to the allure of rallying. From the dust and dirt of Australia, to the wintery conditions of New Zealand, to the steaming jungles of Malaysia, APRC offers participants challenges in both topography and climate.

The APRC is primarily a Group N championship in that the favoured cars are the current world leaders in Group N rally technology. The championship is subject to regulations laid down by the FIA. Vehicle eligibility is open to Production cars (Group N) and Touring cars (Group A5, A6, A7).

Each class has a driver and co-driver award along with an overall manufacturer trophy. In 2006, Subaru were the recipients of the manufacturers’ trophy, while Cody Crocker won the driver’s title.

Group N cars are built from base cars with a limited range of modifications allowed. The Group N cars by Subaru use the same engines as the Subaru WRX STI road cars. The production of the Group N rally cars in Singapore began in November 2006 with the support from Subaru Technica International (STI) and Prodrive, the world’s leading independent motorsport business.

The Group N cars, which are built and distributed from the state-of-the-art Subaru Hub in Toa Payoh, are production vehicles fitted with safety equipment in compliance with the governing Federation International de l’Automobile’s (FIA) guidelines and regulations.

Credits: Story courtesy of CommsDNA. Pictures by Brian Young of APRC TV