Flash.(Briefs)
AutoWeek, October, 2006
A setback for Loeb Reigning WRC champ Sebastien Loeb's bid to claim a third straight title suffered a major setback after the Frenchman broke his arm while riding a mountain bike. He will be out of action until at least the Rally Australia at the end of the month-the round that follows Turkey-and could even sit out the rest of the season.
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Loeb holds a 35-point lead over Ford driver Marcus Gronholm heading into Turkey. Loeb needed to finish the Turkish event only fourth overall to clinch the title. He could still do so: If Gronholm finishes lower than third, Loeb will be ...
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