Florian Gonon in the spotlight

Florian Gonon in the spotlight

06.09.2012: A garage service centre manager by trade, Florian Gonon first made headlines in the Intercontinental Rally Challenge

A garage service centre manager by trade, Florian Gonon first made headlines in the Intercontinental Rally Challenge by finishing runner-up in the IRC Production Cup in 2011 following an impressive campaign in a Subaru Impreza, winning his class in Corsica and Sanremo.


But having achieved considerable success in showroom-specification machinery alongside co-driver and fellow Swiss Sandra Arlettaz, the 36-year-old has made the next step in his career by trying his hand at Super 2000 competition this year with a partial IRC campaign in a Saintéloc Racing Peugeot 207 backed by long-term supporter Annie Spiers.                

 
 
Richard Rodgers- photo IRC

Permanent-URL: http://www.automobilsport.com/irc-florian-gonon-spotlight-production-cup---102860.html

06.09.2012 / MaP

More News

Barum Rally Local Honda Drivers Put in Strong Performance
03.09.2012
Intercontinental Rally Challenge - Barum Rally 2012     The Barum Czech Rally Zlin, the 9th round of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge, lived up to its reputation this weekend as one of the most strenuous rallies on more >>
IRC standings and statistics after Barum Rally Zlin 2012
03.09.2012
IRC Rallyes  Barum Czech Rally Zlin 2012IRC drivers after round nine of 131 Andreas Mikkelsen (Norway) 136pts; 2 Juho Hänninen (Finland) 93pts; 3 Jan Kopecký (Czech Republic) 83pts; 4 Sepp Wiegand more >>
Stage winners at Barum Rally Zlin 2012
03.09.2012
IRC Series  BARUM CZECH RALLY ZLIN 2012Day one (Friday 31 August-Saturday 1 September, 139.22 kilometres):SS1: SSS Zlín (9.36kms): Overall: Kostka/IRC PC: Orsák/IRC 2WD: ConsaniSS2: Slu&scaro more >>
Juho Hanninen wins Barum Czech Rally Zlin 2012
02.09.2012
Barum Czech Rally Zlín2012 Intercontinental Rally Challenge, round nine of 13*First victory on asphalt event for ŠKODA Motorsport driver*Aigner wins IRC Production Cup for Subaru more >>
Juho Hanninen tops battle in Barum Rally Zlin
01.09.2012
Juho Hänninen heads the battle of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge greats on Barum Czech Rally Zlín following a day of high drama on the demanding all-asphalt stages in south-east Czech Republic, four of which were broadcast live on Eurosport more >>
Juho Hanninen leads in Barum Czech Rally Zlin after stage 3
01.09.2012
IRC Rallyes - BARUM CZECH RALLY ZLIN 2012Overall Standings after stage 3, top 101     1 FIN      1     Hänninen Juho / Markkula MikkoŠkoda Fabia S2000&nb more >>
Barum Rally Zlin Standings after stage 1
01.09.2012
IRC Series   BARUM CZECH RALLY 20121     14 CZE      1     Kostka Tomáš / Houšť M.Škoda Fabia S2000      2 2   more >>
Tomáš Kostka is the surprise leader of Barum Czech Rally Zlín after the opening stage
01.09.2012
...of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge qualifier tonight.- SS was interrupted due to undisciplined spectator.- In Zlín is 17 °C, track is wet, no rain now. more >>
IRC fans in for Barum Rally Zlin television treat
30.08.2012
Leading Intercontinental Rally Challenge frontrunner Jan Kopecký says fans watching the live television coverage of Barum Czech Rally Zlín this weekend will savour a sporting spectacular.Eurosport Events is producing live coverage of four stages o more >>
Patrik Flodin: I was being like Mike Tyson
30.08.2012
Patrik Flodin insists his ‘Mike Tyson moment’ won’t slow his pace when he competes in front of live television cameras on round nine of the all-action Intercontinental Rally Challenge this week. more >>
Victory vital for Subaru ace Toshi Arai
30.08.2012
Navigator Dale Moscatt says it’s time his and driver Toshi Arai’s chase of a second consecutive IRC Production Cup title stepped up a gear.Heading to Barum Czech Rally Zlín this week, the Tomm more >>
Florian Gonon to go back to school at Barum Rally Zlin
30.08.2012
Florian Gonon plans to go back to school when he returns to Intercontinental Rally Challenge action in Czech Republic from 31 August-2 September.The Swiss Peugeot driver is a Barum Czech Rally Zlín more >>
Three questions to Robert Barrable
30.08.2012
Age: 24 Lives: County Dublin, IrelandIrish ace on his hopes for Zlín and his event preparationsHow have your preparations gone for the rally?“We more >>
Juho Hanninen in the spotlight
30.08.2012
No driver has won more IRC events than 31-year-old Finn Juho Hänninen whose impressive tally now stands at 10 triumphs following his impressive maiden victory on the Geko Ypres Rally in June. After becoming IRC cha more >>
A full crowd expected for Martin Kangur at the Barum Czech Rally Zlin
29.08.2012
Intercontinental Rally Challenge - Barum Rally 2012     After a long summer break, the Intercontinental Rally Challenge heads to the lightning-quick asphalt roads of the Barum Czech Rally Zlin in the Czech Republic this more >>
Gilbert Roy, Eurosport Events Director interview
24.08.2012
Eurosport Events’ Director of Editorial and Programme Development looks ahead to Barum Czech Rally Zlín, round nine of the 2012 Intercontinental Rally Challenge, and the four stages that will be shown live on television.Why more >>
IRC and Colin McRae Vision
24.08.2012
The IRC works in partnership with Colin McRae Vision, the charity established in memory of the rally legend. Colin McRae Vision will support initiatives and other good causes close to IRC events. The Colin McRae IRC Flat Out Trophy will be awarded on all rounds of the IRC to the driver best embodying McRae’s spirit. Andreas Mikkelsen wa more >>
Barum Rally Zlin Event essentials, points and statistics
24.08.2012
EVENT ESSENTIALSEvent: Barum Czech Rally Zlín, round nine of 13Starts: 17:00hrs, Friday 31 August, Naměsti Miru square, Zlín, Czech RepublicFinishes: 14:30hrs, Sunday 2 September, Pod Velkým Kinem, ZlínHeadquarters: Building 21, 761 90, ZlínService park: Barum Factory, Otrokovice more >>
Jan Kopecky in the spotlight
24.08.2012
ŠKODA Motorsport star on achieving IRC success on home soil 2012 Intercontinental Rally Challenge, round nine of 13Barum Czech Rally Zlín, 31 August-2 SeptemberBarum Czech Rally Zlín is conside more >>
The battle for victory in Barum Rally Zlin 2012
24.08.2012
2012 Intercontinental Rally Challenge, round nine of 13Barum Czech Rally Zlín, 31 August-2 SeptemberFIVE FACTS *Zlín might never have prospered had it not been for one T more >>
Barum Czech Rally Zlin, IRC greats to go head-to-head
24.08.2012
2012 Intercontinental Rally Challenge, round nine of 13Barum Czech Rally Zlín, 31 August-2 September  OVERVIEWThe thrilling race for the 2012 Intercontinental Rally Challenge more >>
Excitement builds as IRC Rally Zlin approaches
24.08.2012
An entry list of more than 100 cars, four stages live on television and more than 200,000 fans expected to line the route will make next week’s Barum Czech Rally Zlín one of the highlights of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge season.I more >>
Eurosport LIVE coverage of Barum Czech Rally Zlín
24.08.2012
IRC Series   Barum Czech Rally ZlínSaturday 1 September10:00hrs-11:00hrs CET: SS2 Slusovice 1 (16.20 kilometres)13:00hrs-14:00hrs CET: SS4 Slu more >>
Peugeot plans SanRemo trial for 208 R2
24.08.2012
Fans attending Rallye Sanremo, the penultimate round of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge in Italy in October, will get the chance to see Peugeot Sport’s R2-specification 208 being put through its paces. more >>
Jan Kopecky in interview
24.08.2012
Age: 30 Lives: Czech RepublicCzech hero on summer holidays and winning at homeIt’s been a few months since your last IRC appearance. What have you been up to?&ldquo more >>
Hard working Stratieva get reads for Barum Rally Zlin
24.08.2012
Ekaterina Stratieva returns to the Intercontinental Rally Challenge on Barum Czech Rally Zlín next week determined to “enjoy every centimetre” of the asphalt showcase.The Bulgarian h more >>
Veteran Emil Triner to do it for the fans on Barum Rally Zlin return
24.08.2012
Czech rallying legend Emil Triner will back in action on Barum Czech Rally Zlín after a six-year absence next week in a car that he has always wanted to drive.The 51-year-ol more >>
Robert Consani in the spotlight
24.08.2012
With a total of three IRC starts under his belt prior to 2012, Frenchman Consani will enter the majority of the 13-round IRC series this year, using a Renault Mégane RS on asphalt events and a Clio R3 on gravel due to the former no more >>
Live Barum Rally Zlin TV coverage to excite IRC fans
16.08.2012
Fans watching live television coverage of the upcoming ninth round of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge in Czech Republic will be in for a treat.That’s according to Gilbert Roy, one of the key members of the team responsible for t more >>
Three questions to Petter Solberg
16.08.2012
Age: 37 Lives: MonacoFormer world rally champion on running a team in the IRCWhat did you think of the IRC during your visit to the Sibiu Rally as a team boss?& more >>
Rising talent Esapekka Lappi plots IRC move
16.08.2012
Finnish rally champion elect Esapekka Lappi, one of the most exciting young drivers currently competing, is set to step up to the Intercontinental Rally Challenge in 2013.The 21-year-old, who is managed by more >>
Guy Wilks back in action
16.08.2012
Former Intercontinental Rally Challenge frontrunner Guy Wilks will be back in action in a rally car when he drives a Renault Twingo R2 on International Rally Northern Ireland this weekend, a round of the British championship. more >>
Jarkko Nikara prepares for Czech debut
16.08.2012
Jarkko Nikara has admitted that he will be up against it in his bid for IRC Production Cup glory on Barum Czech Rally Zlín from 31 August-2 September.Nikara, from Finland, will drive a Tommi Mä more >>
Oleksandr Saliuk in the spotlight
16.08.2012
Oleksandr Saliuk, who was inspired to take up rallying by father and successful driver Oleksandr Saliuk Sr, has been competing for more than 10 seasons, winning his national title four times. He should ha more >>
Jan Kopecky in the spotlight
10.08.2012
Intercontinental Rally Challenge runner-up in 2009 and 2010, Czech driver Jan Kopecký again had to settle for second best in 2011 after losing out on title glory in a thrilling five-way battle on the Cyprus Rally. more >>
Three questions to Andreas Aigner
10.08.2012
Age: 27 Lives: AustriaIRC Production Cup frontrunner on bouncing back from the rallying abyssHow good is it to be competing again in international competition? more >>
Kristian Sohlberg not giving up on IRC debut
10.08.2012
Kristian Sohlberg has not given up on his bid to make his debut in the Intercontinental Rally Challenge this season.Sohlberg, from Finland, had been due to contest selected rounds of the IRC, w more >>
Special stone unveiled to remember Gareth Roberts
10.08.2012
Gareth Roberts, the young co-driver who lost his life on Targa Florio-Rally Internazionale Di Sicilia in mid-June, has been remembered with the unveiling of a memorial stone on the event’s Cefalu’ more >>
Florian Gonon to bounce back at Barum Rally Zlin
10.08.2012
Florian Gonon is due to return to the Intercontinental Rally Challenge on Barum Czech Rally Zlín later this month following his early exit on the Geko Ypres Rally in June.Gonon, runner-up in the IRC more >>

Kategorien

2001-2023 automobilsport.com full copyright