CYPRUS MOUNTAIN RALLY MOVES TO THE 21ST CENTURY

Nicos Marangos has been racing cars since the year 2000, and has entered more than 20 rallies, but today’s Troodos Rally will see him racing with on-board cameras for the first time.

While this equipment might not be unusual in other countries, Cyprus is lagging behind with its 3G technology.

Marangos has won numerous rally cross competitions and was the first choice driver for company, ’Track and Talk,‘ to try out the special on board cameras.

Last night all 34 four competitors met in the centER of Yeroskipou to show off their cars. Drivers from many countries including Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai are taking part.

The on-board cameras will aid the rally driver when he watches the footage back, showing him how and where he can tighten up his performance.

The cameras are positioned between the driver and co-driver on the inside roll cage and the dashboard. One camera takes shots inside the car and the second one takes footage of the road ahead outside the speeding vehicle.

Racing will continue tomorrow.

The live footage of driver Nicos Marangos will be available to view on the Troodos Rally official website www.caa.com.cy on Saturday and Sunday.