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Ypres rally has a new sponsor
Preparations for the Belgium Ypres Rally 2010 are already well under way. The Belgian rally is once again one of the most important matches of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge, the European Rally Championship and the Belgian Rally Championship. The competition will take place again in last weekend of June.
But the main news from Westhoek is undoubtedly the new partner. Geko Living World, the furniture giant from Zulte, will be for next 2 years as sponsor of Belgium Ypres Rally. Geko build in the past years a strong reputation in the Belgian rally world by supporting various pilot projects and rally. The sponsorship of the Belgium Ypres Rally is the icing on the cake and it promises well for Geko and for the Ypres Rally, and rally fans all one big celebration.
Alain Penasse, rally manager of the Belgium Ypres Rally: "We are very pleased with this partnership as Geko is a solid partner that understands our sport very well. Wim Soenens from Geko is someone who has been active and we have always been initiatives closely followed. In these difficult times, it was a brave move by Geko this partnership with our rally to go. We are convinced that this a perfect time for both parties is to unite so that we and the Belgium Ypres Rally further develop into an even bigger event. "
Wim Soenens of Geko Living World: "We are extremely proud of this collaboration with one of the biggest sporting events in the country. Geko Living World is constantly in the spotlight and throw this partnership with the Belgium Ypres Rally is an ideal opportunity. Now We work closely with the organizers of Ypres to a number of actions to turn around the match point. Soon the fans will hear about it. "
The Geko Ypres Rally, as the contest now going through life, will be held on June 24 to 26, 2010.