In the 1980s, two major cigarette sponsors fought a fierce advertising battle on the special stages of Belgian rallies. Different times, different customs…

Between Belga and Bastos, it was also something of an arms race, with factory cars entrusted to the greatest drivers of the time: Robert Droogmans, Patrick Snijers and Marc Duez, among others.

At Rally 4 Passion – Condroz Rally Festival, there will be many cars sporting the Belga livery… In addition to the Porsche 911 SC RS Gr.B Replica ‘Droogmans-Joosten Belga Team 1984’ driven by Britain’s David Jennings and our compatriot Hans Calsius, we will have the pleasure of welcoming two Ford Escort MkII Gr.4 ‘Belga Team’ cars.

Already present last year in an Escort MkI Replica ‘Jochi Kleint’, Tanja Zingelmann-Hartjen will be back this year with a superb Escort MkII Replica ‘Droogmans-Joosten Belga Team 1983’.

In an identical car, we will also have the immense pleasure of welcoming Adrian Fernémont, the two-time Belgian Rally Champion, who will be partnered by the young Martin Lefevre!

In a few days’ time, a fourth car in Belga Team colours will be unveiled… And it will also be a huge treat for rally fans… Stay tuned!