Car: #43 Ford Fiesta ST
Date of Birth: November 21, 1967
Hometown: Park City, Utah
HIGHLIGHTS:
Stunt driver, “Gymkhana” video series
12 career Rally America victories
Chief Brand Officer, DC Shoes
BIO:
Block is one of GRC’s fastest and most popular drivers, having gained fame and notoriety through numerous viral videos and creative merchandising. Always in demand, he constantly tours the world, competing in everything from World Rally events to gymkhana battles with some of the world’s greatest stunt drivers. Block has also become the face of the “Dirt” video game franchise, his famed No. 43 car adorning the cover of its past three games.
Car: #38 Ford Fiesta ST
Date of Birth: May 9, 1975
Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska
HIGHLIGHTS:
10-time X Games medalist
Four-time Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series champion
Founding member, Metal Mulisha
BIO:
A legend in the world of freestyle motocross, Deegan has turned his attention to four wheels as of late, competing in short course truck racing as well as his GRC commitments. He backed up his rallycross gold medal in the 2011 X Games by finishing second in the 2012 GRC standings, scoring a series-leading five podium finishes. Deegan has also starred in the film “Disposable Hero” and leads the Metal Mulisha, one of action sports’ most prominent brands.
Car: #33 MINI Cooper
Date of Birth: March 22, 1987
Hometown: Kent, Great Britain
HIGHLIGHTS:
Two-time X Games gold medalist (2011, 2013)
2012 European Rallycross runner-up
2009 British Rallycross runner-up
BIO:
The son of British rallycross legend Pat Doran, Liam has already made his mark on the rallycross community in the early years of his career. He has wins in the European and British championships, as well as an unexpected gold medal win at X Games in 2011. Now his own team principal, Doran hopes to have the same sort of success in GRC in 2013 as he did in Europe in 2012.
Car: #34 Ford Fiesta ST
Date of Birth: June 17, 1973
Hometown: Dana Point, California
HIGHLIGHTS:
Two-time Global Rallycross champion (2011, 2012)
Three-time X Games gold medalist
Two-time Formula D champion (2007, 2008)
Host, “Top Gear” (History Channel)
BIO:
Foust is one of the automotive world’s most prominent figures, having turned his stunt driving skills into championships in multiple racing disciplines. He also holds world records for the longest jump in a four-wheeled vehicle and the largest loop in a car, the latter of which he set at X Games in 2012. Besides his hosting duties on “Top Gear,” Foust’s stunt driving skills can be seen in numerous Hollywood movies like “Iron Man 2” and “Dukes of Hazzard.”
Car: #75 Subaru WRX STI
Date of Birth: November 14, 1972
Hometown: Trefeglwys, Mid Wales
HIGHLIGHTS:
2012 Rally America National Champion
2011 Rally America National Champion
2002 & 2003 SCCA ProRally Champion (pre-cursor to Rally America)
2004 British Rally Champion
BIO:
David Higgins is a multi-time British and American rally champion who has rallied and won all over the World. Higgins is a 4-time Rally America Champion, having one the championship the last two years in row (2011, 2012). He has rallied extensively in Britain where he is a four-time champion and has accumulated many victories in the ultra-competitive Chinese Rally Championship. Higgins also holds the record for the iconic Mt. Washington HillClimb.
Car: #92 Volkswagen Polo
Date of Birth: December 9, 1992
Hometown: Skelleftea, Sweden
HIGHLIGHTS:
2012 European Rallycross Touring Car champion
Two career European Rallycross Touring Car victories
2012 Race of Austrian Champions winner
BIO:
Though he only began racing at age 15, Marklund has already amassed an incredible resume in various levels of rallycross racing. In his first full season of international racing, he scored a championship in the European Touring Car class, scoring two race victories and adding six second-place finishes. Now in his first year of racing a Supercar, Marklund will race in Global X Games for the first time in 2013.
Car: 18# Ford Fiesta ST
Date of Birth: April 21, 1982
Hometown: Ostersund, Sweden
HIGHLIGHTS:
2006 Junior World Rally champion
Two-time Chinese Rally champion
2010 Super 2000 World Rally runner-up
BIO:
A year after competing in two World Rally events for the MINI factory team, Sandell joins OlsbergsMSE for a full GRC campaign. He brings an impressive pedigree, having won multiple rally championships over the past decade. The 2006 Junior World Rally champion will attempt to be GRC’s fastest newcomer in 2013.
Car: 2006 Subaru STI
Date of Birth: April 12, 1970
Hometown: Long Beach California
HIGHLIGHTS:
2004 and 2005 Rally America class winner.
2004 and 2005 Pikes Peak class winner.
2010 Formula Drift event winner (Sonoma).
Global Rallycross podium finisher in both 2011 and 2012.
BIO:
Verdier is a rare breed of X Games athlete having participated in both the Winter X Games in Skier-X and in the Summer edition in Rallycross. In edition to winning a Formula Drift event he is also a Junior World Speed Skiing record holder and a former member of the French Downhill ski team.
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QUESTION
1.Who is the most popular rally racer from America?
2.Rally racer that use mini copper.
3.Top gear host and use yellow ford fiesta.
4.Sebastian Loeb use citroen........
5.This rally racer use subaru impreza and work with red bull.
