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TAYLOR FIFTH IN CROSS COUNTRY

Molly Taylor signs with Rosberg - Image: Supplied

By Timothy Neal

Australian Molly Taylor finished fifth in class in a successful FIA Cross Country World Cup debut.

Competing for South Racing Can-Am in a Can-Am off road buggy, Taylor impressed throughout the 580km Baja Aragon event in Spain alongside German co-driver Dennis Zenz.

The 33-year-old achieved the result over two official timed sections in her first ever drive in a Can-Am Maverick X3.

Saturday morning provided Taylor with her best section result, crossing the line second fastest.

The current Extreme E Series leader relished the challenge of a new category and was looking forward to the next round of competition.

“I had a great time in Baja Aragon. It’s my first ever race doing Baja so I didn’t really know what to expect but we just loved every minute off road,” Taylor said.

“We loved the roads and the challenge. To work with the South Racing Crew was awesome as well – we are very happy.”

Saudi Arabian driver Yasir Seaidan currently leads the drivers’ championship.

Taylor made her return to WRC3 in Estonia earlier this month, but unfortunately crashed out early

Her car ended up on its roof after the 2016 Australian Rally Champion misjudged a fast corner, but thankfully Taylor and her co-driver Sebastian Marshall weren’t harmed.

Born in Sydney, Taylor is the only female driver to win the Australian Rally Championship and was the youngest of all drivers at the time to claim the title.

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