Paulo Neto is another driver who will celebrate an anniversary in the next Rali Vinho da Madeira. The Skoda Fabia Rally2 Evo driver, in which he will listen to António Costa's driving notes, will celebrate in Funchal his 100th participation in the Portuguese Rally Championship.
"Looking back, it is indeed a significant milestone to reach 100 competitions in the CPR, as we have always been a private team, with projects set up year after year with great personal, economic and logistical effort. This is a sport that many people in Portugal are passionate about, but I feel that the sport is becoming more and more expensive and closed to private drivers like me. I am proud of what I have achieved over the years, but perhaps it is not sustainable to continue for much longer.
I started in 1990 in the Junior’s category, with an Opel Kadett, so I have crossed different eras of rallying in Portugal. It is also a happy coincidence to celebrate these 100 rallies in the CPR in Madeira, one of my favourite races, and where I won the RC3 National Champion title in 2014.”