Good news for Proton fans as they can beat the helicopter.Proton factory team driver Chris Atkinson has taken his first win on the Sunshine Coast Airport today even before the start of this weekend’s International Rally of Queensland, Australia.
Chris Atkinson, Australia’s most successful driver on the world rally scene, beat the Robinson 44 helicopter in two races of around two kilometres in rainy conditions at Sunshine Coast Airport. The Proton Satria Neo S2000 accelerated to its top speed in less than 100 metres while pilot Graeme Gillies of Blue Tongue Helicopters took time to gather speed.
The event promoting the biggest championship rally in Australia this year saw Atkinson and the helicopter race from a standing start to a 180 degree turn then half way back along the temporarily-closed runway.Here are some pictures and video for you.
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