Mexican driver Ricardo Cordero kicks off his 2025 season with an extreme challenge at the Rally Perce-Neige, the opening round of the Canadian Rally Championship (CRC) and a key event in the North American Rally Cup (NARC). Facing temperatures close to -30°C, the driver from San Luis Potosí aims to make history in Canada, a country where no Mexican has ever claimed victory in this demanding competition.
A NEW INTERNATIONAL ADVENTURE 🇲🇽🌍
With experience on winter terrains, Cordero arrives with the goal of fighting for the CRC title, further expanding his international rallying career. To achieve this, he will compete in his Citroën, the car he has previously used in snow events.
🔹 2025 Goal: Compete in most rounds of the Canadian Rally Championship and aim for the title.
🔹 Previous experience: His participation in the American Rally Association (ARA) in 2022 helped him establish himself in the CRC.
🔹 Climatic challenge: He will face extreme temperatures that will test both his endurance and the car’s reliability.
“We are excited to start the season in such an iconic rally. We know the weather will be extreme, but that motivates us even more. We are going in with the mindset of achieving a great result and representing Mexico in the best way possible,” said Cordero, who will be accompanied by his co-driver Marco and supported by the 399 Tactical | GHR Motorsport team.
A LEGENDARY RALLY 🏔️🚗
Founded in 1965, the Rally Perce-Neige is an iconic event featuring over 200 kilometers of snow-covered stages in the Forêt de l’Aigle, making it one of the most challenging rallies in North America.
📅 Date: January 31 – February 1, 2025
📍 Location: Maniwaki, Canada
🏆 Championships where it scores points:
✔️ Canadian Rally Championship (CRC)
✔️ North American Rally Cup (NARC)
✔️ Eastern Canadian Rally Championship (ECRC)
✔️ Ontario Performance Rally Championship (OPRC)
CORDERO CHASING HISTORY 🇨🇦🏆
Throughout the years, no Mexican driver has ever won the Rally Perce-Neige. Ricardo Cordero wants to be the first to break that barrier and establish himself as a top contender in North American rallying.
With his talent, experience, and determination, the Potosino has everything it takes to be a key player in this 59th edition of the rally. Will he achieve victory on Canadian soil? The answer will be revealed this weekend in an icy challenge that will test the best rally drivers on the continent. ❄️🔥
