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[20-09-2010]
ACE CAMPANA FORCED TO CANCEL RALLYE DE FRANCE ENTRY
 Rising star Pierre Campana has been forced to withdraw his entry from the Junior World Rally Championship section of Rallye de France, which takes place in the Alsace region from September 30-October 3.
Campana, 25, was selected by the French motorsport federation, the FFSA, as one of two wildcard entrants for the all-asphalt event where he had been scheduled to drive his Munaretto-run Renault Clio R3 alongside co-driver Sabrina de Castelli.
However, the highly-rated Corsican will instead concentrate on trying to win the hugely-competitive Clio R3 European Trophy, which has two rounds remaining, starting with Rallye International du Valais in Switzerland from October 28-31. After four events, Campana is second in the title standings, six points adrift of Dutch driver Kevin Abbring.
"I am bitterly disappointed not to be able to take advantage of this incredible opportunity the French motorsport federation has given me and contest my home round of the World Rally Championship," said Campana. "The fact they chose me over many other young French drivers means a huge amount to me and I am very grateful for this recognition.
"My sponsor, Ellip6, has been so, so supportive of me this season and it's thanks to them that I will be able to concentrate on my main objective, which is to win the Clio R3 European Trophy. To have competed in France would have taken more budget, which had been promised by another partner. When that did not materialise at the last moment, it was not right to expect a further contribution from such a loyal organisation as Ellip6."
Campana has a strong record in the JWRC, finishing third on his debut in the class the last time France hosted a round of the world championship in Corsica in 2008. He also has experience of competing on the roads in Alsace from his successful exploits in the French championship.
Next stop for Campana is the Italian Trofeo Renault Clio R3, which runs as part of Rallye Sanremo in Italy from September 23-25. Campana is currently third in the drivers' standings following his momentous victory on the recent Alpi d'Orientali Rally.
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