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New for 2008 in the world of Cross Country, is the Pirelli Trofeo. Based around the award winning, all-new, T1 diesel-powered McRae Enduro rally car, this new, one-make rally championship will consist of four rounds from the FIA International Cup for Cross Country Bajas - for a complete budget.

For 2008 the Pirelli Trofeo will include the last four events in the:

July 17-20 - Baja España (E)
Aug 21-24 - Baja Hungary (H)
Sept 25-28 - Baja GB (GB)
Oct 18-21 - Baja Anta Da Serra - Portalegre (P)

"The FIA are keen to promote Cross-Country and encourage new drivers to join the sport. We believe that a cost effective one-make series is an ideal place to start. We have worked hard to ensure the McRae Enduro is a great product, both for seasoned "gentleman’ drivers, and for newcomers to begin a career in this the most exciting and adventurous form of motorsport" said Alister McRae - Director and Chief test driver.

The 2008 McRae Pirelli Trofeo will use the Pirelli Scorpion Zero 235/85R x 16 - for the duration of the season. "The Pirelli Scorpion Zero is an ideal all-round control tyre. It will set a level playing field for everyone in what I feel has great potential to become a superb international series" said Paul Hembery - Pirelli´s Director of Motorsport

Low running cost is top of the McRae priority list and to ease the competitors’ operating budgets every team will be issued with six Pirelli Scorpion Zero tyres free of charge at the start of every event. "We considered running a traditional prize fund, rewarding the top three finishers on each event, but we changed our mind because free tyres means everybody wins" said Alister McRae.

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