Alex Cole becomes Champion de France

Alex Cole (D. 1979-83) is the first Englishman to become "Champion de France Rallye Tout Terrain". At the final rally of the year in Normandy, a third overall secured the 2006 title 'Champion de France'.

2006 has been the first year when Alex has been able to compete in his 3 litre BMW powered 4WD Rivet in all 8 rounds of the Championship. A disastrous first rally in April in the south of France saw him finish down the positions. However, aside from one other event where a mechanical breakage put an early halt to his race, this year has seen him with a first, 2 seconds and 3 third places at all the other rallys which take place throughout France.