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Rally-driver-turned model Inessa Tushkanova to star in the 2023 TER – Tour European Rally
28.08.2023
Lady driver eager for more sporting action in Sardegna
Inessa Tushkanova is the latest driver to enter the 2023 TER – Tour European Rally. The Ukranian Rally driver will be back in the driver’s seat, where she has a wealth of experience gathered in international events, up to World Championship level, with an interesting variety of cars.
Inessa is also a well-known model, who posed amongst others for the covers of Playboy’s Ukrainian, Russian and Lithuanian editions.
Returning to sporting action in the newest concept of rally series’ season finale, Rally Terra Sarda in October, Inessa will face new challenges as she discovers the technical tarmac stages of Gallura – Sardegna, the Škoda Fabia R5 and a new codriver, French Jessica James.
Inessa Tushkanova said: “I am more than happy to be a part of this amazing event, in a stunning location such as Porto Cervo. I will have a French codriver, in a female crew with an R5 car and intend to represent Rally Terra Sarda in the best way! With a heart full of joy I wish all the best and a nice event for all the competitors and spectators! And I want to say a special “Thank You” to the Organisers, and look forward to continuing within the TER in 2024”.
Mauro Atzei, Porto Cervo Racing Team President, said: “We are honoured that Inessa Tushkanova, an experienced and highly professional driver, will take part in Rally Terra Sarda under the Porto Cervo Racing colours: with her, beauty and skill go hand in hand; her presence in Sardinia is a source of great pride for us. Her great passion for motorsport and her skills as a driver are sure to attract the attention of the motorsport world!”.
Luca Grilli, TER Promoter and Organiser said: “I am delighted to welcome Inessa Tushkanova in the TER – Tour European Rally. We have worked together in the past, and I was able to witness her commitment and strength. There’s more than meets the eye in her passion and experience, and I feel her enthusiasm perfectly matches the TER project’s spirit”.
