Driver: Scott Gardner
Co-Driver: Constantine Mantopoulos
Car: P1/Open Class Audi S2 Quattro

Scott and Constantine return to the NASA East championship in 2007.After sitting out for most of the 2006 season they will be looking forward to get back behind the wheel of their Audi S2 Quattro. Already a crowd pleaser, the Audi has undergone some changes over the winter in order to bring it's performance in line with the current flock of top cars. As usual, Scott will attempt to keep the spectators happy while improving his performances rally after rally. After 3 full years competing in the championship, Scott is ready to attack for podium finishes, a feat he almost accomplished at the 2006 Sandblast rally where he finished 4th overall. With a faster and safer car, 2007 looks to be another good season for the D&S Communications sponsored duo.

D&S Communications Audi S2 Quattro Specifications

Body: Audi S2 motorsport shell with integrated chromium molybdenum steel safety cage built by Schmidt MotorSport
Engine: Group A-2200cc 5 cylinder 20v turbo, with mandated 34 mm air inlet restrictor
Turbocharger: KKK/MTM
Fuel System: Premier fuel cell with dual Bosch Motorsport fuel pumps
Engine management: Bosch/MTM
Gearbox: Audi Sport, 6 forward gears with electro hydraulic clutch assist
Clutch: Sachs Motorsport
Differentials: Audi Sport passive front and rear limited slips, adjustable center with fly off disengagement for hand brake
Brakes: Dual circuit Alcon pumps with adjustable bias and hydraulic fly off hand brake. Water cooled for tarmac
Front: Audi Sport 4 piston with 300mm discs
Rear: Alcon/Audi Sport 4 piston with 300mm discs
Suspension: Audi Sport Magnesium uprights with DMS adjustable dampers
Weight: 2980 lbs (1352 kg)
Performance (restricted): 328hp (241kw), 390 ftlb (529nm) 0-62mph (0-100km/h): 3.5 seconds
Top Speed: 129 mph (207 kmh) Gearing limited

Driver: Hampton Bridwell
Co-Driver: Josh Katinger
Car: Rally Spec Ford Focus SVT

Hampton and Josh return to rallying in 2007 to compete in the innagural Ford Focus rally cup. After spending the last two years at the wheel of an all wheel drive Toyota, Hampton has decided to shift gears for the new season and have a go at rallying with two wheel drive. It will be a steep learning curve, and will take some time to adjust to front wheel drive, but the whole team is optimistic and excited about the new challenge.

The Ford Focus rally cup is a compilation of rallyes across the US where drivers fight it out on level ground. It is a spec series where every entrant competes with the same specification car. Horsepower, suspension, Tires, and even brakes are the same, so the best driver wins. The series is sponsored by Ford Racing,DMS, Racetech, Hankook tires, and Team Dynamics wheels, and it promises to offer some of the closest competition rallying in the US has seen in many years.

Black Rock Rallysport SVT Ford Focus

Engine: 1988cc DOHC 4 cylinder with variable intake cam timing
Performance: 175 hp (128 kw)145 ftlb (196nm) 0-62mph (0-100km/h):7.9 seconds
Top Speed: 140 mph
Gearbox: Getrag G85, 6 forward gears
Differential: Ford Racing limited slip
Brakes: Ford Racing Focus cup kit
Weight: 2800 lbs (1270 kg)