Triple APRC champion Cody Crocker doesn't seem to be growing weary of the title, taking a comfortable victory at Rally Queensland, round 3 of FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship which was taken place from 9-10 May in Australia. Due to not being APRC finisher at opening round, Crocker who gained maximum point with his first nominating event jumped into the championship lead which was promising start for defending his APRC title.
As was the case previous day, MRF driver Katsu Taguchi could only chase the local hero. Only a puncture during Sunday's opening stage was able to slow Motor Image driver Crocker, who was both first in the APRC category.
"This has been a fantastic event for us", a delighted Crocker said as he signed autographs for fans who had gathered to watch the podium presentation. "To have two cars on the podium, brand new cars! The team has worked incredibly hard to have the cars ready for this event. The cars have been almost flawless. The only mishap I had was during shakedown where I lost the rear bumper and, true to form, whenever we've done that we've won the event. So it's been great".
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Crocker's team mate and APRC new comer, Emma Gilmore started final stage with two minute and 40 seconds behind from third placed Gaurav Gill. However, Gill faced the flat tyre lost nearly five minutes on the stage, the suspension on his car collapsing as a consequence of the puncture. While Gilmore showed consistent drive on the stage and gained the final podium position at her first rally as APRC register.
The next round of APRC, round 3 "Rally of Whangarei" will be taken place from 5-7 June at New Zealand.
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