2006 Swedish Rally has begun!
Suzuki had started off from AM7:00 going to the scrutineering. It was held at Karlstad. Here, all the cars are checked whether it meets the regulation carefully. Of course, all the Suzuki has cleared the checks without any problems.
At AM10:30, official shakedown test had begun. Officials of Swedish Rally make the place ready for the competitor in order for them to final check the machine. Suzuki team had done this and PG, Guy, and all the engineers and mechanics were happy about their machines and were in a good mood.

PG Andersson
“I am looking forward for the rally this weekend. The stage condition seems good. I would like to win in my home country, especially this year is JWRC round. Many fans here are giving me a very good confidence."

Guy Wilks
“With this first round, I would like to make results. I was happy to learn at this shakedown that the way we set up the car at the test was perfect. I am looking forward for this weekend.”

Suzuki Sport Co., Ltd. Nobuhiro Tajima, President
“This is the second year for the Swift Super 1600. The car and also the drivers are doing great. Today was raining but the weather forecast says that it will be cold from tomorrow again. This will make the stage condition better once again. Swift will surely be able to win in this beautiful white snow world here in Sweden. Please watch out on us this weekend!”

Since this round is the first round of JWRC, there was a press conference. Many top competitors presented their feelings for this year. After that Suzuki team had gone to local dealer and done talk shows and autograph session. It was a day PG and Guy has got in touch with many of the fans.

From PM7:00, ceremonial start was held at central Karlstad. Suzuki team was popular here in Sweden and when each Suzuki started off the podium, big applause was given.

Tomorrow, long three days 1,441km rally will start. Suzuki will start around AM8:30 on stage 1. Watch out on Suzuki team!