We recently read this post Speedhunters put up on Andrew Comrie-Picard, driver of the TEIN sponsored Sparco Rally xD. Any follower of Rally America, or of the Rally xD team, know just how great of an addition “ACP” has been to the team.

ACP’s experience driving for several teams, different vehicle platforms and racing formats, and ability to perform well under pressure only adds to the experience the Rally xD team has gained over their tenure as rally competitors.

Without a doubt, the team at Rally xD know how to build a competitive car. They enlist the assistance of only the top names in the aftermarket industry and turn to skilled fabricators and mechanics with racing know-how to take an otherwise plain-Jane econo car into a gravel spitting monster capable of taking the abuse that off-road driving offers as ill reward. They’ve got some serious brainpower working inside of that garage.

But without an operator fully committed to pilot that fabricated chunk of steel and turbocharged madness, it’s simply an awesome looking stationary billboard. Clearly not what would be intended for these guys. But so is not the case when you add ACP to the mix.

Instead, we get a front-wheel drive monster (no, that is not an oxymoron), hurling through the woods and dirt at nerve wracking speeds. Currently, his “full-speed ahead” mentality has netted the team a 2nd place in class in Rally America.

As for now, ACP and team have completed a great exhibition run at the Pikes Peak Int’l Hill Climb. Now it’s time to prep for the final Rally America event for this season. With this in mind, I imagine this guy won’t be lifting off the throttle AT ALL.

Check out the Speedhunters article when you have the chance

pics used from Speedhunters.com and rallyxd.com