2000 Race of Champions
The 2000 Race of Champions took place on December 10 at Gran Canaria. It was the 13th running of the event, and the ninth running at Gran Canaria. The International Masters contest was held for the final time this year before a format shake-up for 2001, which opened up the main competition to non-rally drivers.
| 2000 Race of Champions | |||
| Previous: | 1999 | Next: | 2001 |
The vehicles used were the Peugeot 206 WRC, The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI WRC, the Toyota Corolla WRC, the Saab 93 rallycross car and the ROC Buggy.
The individual competition was won by Tommi Makinen, whilst the Nations' Cup was won by France with Yvan Muller, Gilles Panizzi and Régis Laconi.
Participants
Race of Champions
| Driver | Reason for Qualification |
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World Rally champion in 2000 |
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World Rally champion in 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999 |
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World Rally champion in 1994 |
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Winner in the International Masters |
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Replaces Tom Kristensen after beating Niall McShea in a play-off |
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Winner in the Legends Race |
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Invitation |
Nations Cup
| Country | Racing Driver | Rally Driver | Motorcycle Racer |
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| All-Stars |  |
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- Marcus Grönholm was to represent the All-Star team, but for an unknown reason his place was taken by Blomqvist.
Legends Race
- Per Eklund & Miki Biasion eliminated in the First Round.
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International Masters
- Flavio Alonso secured his place with the quickest time in the Spanish Masters event.
- Armin Schwarz and Tom Kristensen were handed automatic byes to the semi-finals.
Group A
| Driver | Wins |
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- McShea advanced with the fastest best time.
Group B
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Race of Champions
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Nations' Cup
Group A
| Team | Match Wins | Heat Wins | Best Total Time |
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3 | 7 | 5'52.41 |
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2 | 6 | 5'56.44 |
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1 | 5 | 5'55.56 |
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0 | 0 | 6'06.63 |
Group B
| Team | Match Wins | Heat Wins | Best Total Time |
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3 | 7 | 5'48.82 |
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1 | 4 | 5'51.76 |
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1 | 4 | 5'56.59 |
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1 | 3 | 5'52.11 |
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References
External links
- Information sourced from http://www.atodomotor.com/pagina/ROC.html
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