Largest Parade of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolutions-world
record set by Mitsubishi Lancer Register
CIRENCESTER, UK --On Saturday July 12th
2008, the UK based organisation for EVO owners and enthusiasts,
the Mitsubishi
Lancer Register (MLR)
created a new World Record for the largest ever parade of
EVOs.
Despite the fact that less EVOs showed up than
initially expected, the 273 Lancer Evolution cars that congregated
in the paddock of the Castle Combe Racing Circuit in Wiltshire,
England, were enough to earn them place in the Book of World
Records. (enlarge
photo)
On
the day, 273 Lancer Evolutions congregated in the paddock,
grouped together by colour.
At 5:00 pm the cars started to be ushered onto the
track to drive the required 2 miles of the circuit at a constant
speed - in colour co-ordinated formation - making this a truly
incredible sight. (enlarge
photo)
Darin Frow, MLR
Chairman said, “The World Record attempt came about after
one of our members asked what had been the largest number
of Evo’s ever seen in one place? That was a year ago, and
since then the idea has captured the imagination and enthusiasm
of everyone within the MLR, and beyond.”
Thanks to the generosity of the MLR
members and Mitsubishi
Motors UK, the event raised £7,459.27 ($15,000 or
€9,400) for the Richard
Burns Foundation.
The event was also supported by: SJS Design, Xtreme
Sports Photography and RC Developments.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
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