Anders Kulläng
Anders Göran Kulläng (23 September 1943 – 28 February 2012) was a rally and rallycross driver. His biggest success was to win the 1980 Swedish Rally.
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  |
| Born | 23 September 1943 Karlstad, Sweden |
| Died | 28 February 2012 (aged 68) Huay Yang, Thailand |
| World Rally Championship record | |
| Active years | 1973–1988 |
| Co-driver | |
| Teams | Opel, Mitsubishi Ralliart |
| Rallies | 45 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Rally wins | 1 |
| Podiums | 4 |
| Stage wins | 57 |
| Total points | 74 |
| First rally | 1973 Monte Carlo Rally |
| First win | 1980 Swedish Rally |
| Last rally | 1988 Swedish Rally |
Career
Kulläng began his rallying career in 1962.[1] He competed in the first ever World Rally Championship round, the 1973 Monte Carlo Rally, in an Opel Ascona. He continued to compete on WRC rounds for Opel until 1981, including winning the 1980 Swedish Rally. During 1981, he became an official driver for Mitsubishi Ralliart.
Kulläng later ran his own rally school in Sweden. His pupils included Colin McRae and Sébastien Loeb.[2]
WRC victories
# Event Season Co-driver Car 1 1980 Bruno Berglund Opel Ascona 400
Death
On 28 February 2012, Kulläng drowned whilst on vacation in Huay Yang, Thailand.[3]
gollark: Actually, it means half exponentiation.
gollark: It means to unpack things.
gollark: ++remind 5mo UDP
gollark: Yes, resentment will continue.
gollark: I see you've been influenced by my wondrous style.
References
- http://www.kullang.com/
- Evans, David (29 February 2012). "Former Swedish Rally winner Anders Kullang dies aged 68". Autosport. Retrieved 1 March 2012.
- Stenquist, Victor; Källman, Jan (28 February 2012). "Rallylegendar död i Thailand" [Rally legend dead in Thailand]. Aftonbladet.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 28 February 2012.
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