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Crew Simone Tempestini/Sebastian Itu wins Argeș Rally 2019

Second stage of Romanian National Rally Championship is scheduled for 24 May in Arad.

Crew Simone Tempestini/Sebastian Itu wins Argeș Rally 2019
Photo: George Radu Matei

Articol de Cristian Matei, Argeș, 05 Mai 2019, 19:20

Crew Simone Tempestini and Sebastian Itu, driving a Hyundai i20 R5, is the winner of Argeş Rally (2-4 May), first stage of 2019 Romanian National Rally Championship, with overall time of 55 minutes 45 seconds and 7 tenths, after eight special and super-special tests near Curtea de Argeș, in Pitești and on the Transfăgărășan High Altitude Road.

Competing with a new car – Citroen C3 R5, crew Valentin Porcişteanu / Dan Dobre placed second, with 57 minutes 8 seconds and 2 tenths.

Podium was completed by crew Dan Gartofan and Tudor Mârza, behind the wheel of a Skoda Fabia R5, with 57 minutes of 31 seconds and 1 tenth.

It has been for the first time after 9 years when Argeş County has hosted a stage of the National Rally Championship.

Second stage is scheduled for 24 May in Arad.

Source:RRA.Translated by Miruna Matei

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