![]() Inspired, she returned that same summer for her rally course, where she worked with instructor Bryn, and the results were noticeable. In February of 2021, they attended an SCCA Rall圜ross at The FIRM and knew they had to come back. “I fell in love with it, that’s my happy place”.īeatrix, joined by her husband and eldest daughter, began racing Blue as a family. Zoltan attended a few races alone, which piqued Beatrix’s curiosity about this style of rally and landed her a spot behind the wheel. Here, Zoltan met owner, and now teammate, Ken Haun, who shared information about rallycross. After Zoltan did all the body work, they stumbled upon a local Subaru shop, Higher Ground, where they got some engine work done. The car had been in a front end accident, and she and Zoltan decided to fix it up. He had always invited them out to drift events, and by 2013, the two began dating.įast forward to September 2020, when life was finally settling, the couple purchased “Blue”, (now Beatrix’s) 2000 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS, which was discovered in an old barn. Each time Beatrix’s mother visited, she and Zoltan would get their families together. Their parents were friends from a young age. ![]() She and Zoltan arrived in the States separately, but had a long history. She was fortunate to have lifelong friend, and now husband Zoltan Hajdu, a former drifter, within 2 hours away. ![]() Here, she pursued a new life learning an entirely new language, and searching to establish herself a career here.įor more than two decades Beatrix continued building her life in the States. In pursuit of adventure and warm weather, she knew it was her dream to return permanently, and in December of 1999 she did just that. In October of 1998, coming to the USA was a dream something hard to reach, and it was when Beatrix first stepped foot here where she stayed for 9 months. Though never having the right opportunity, her dreams waited patiently for that time. Her passion for rally runs deeply, and once she received her drivers license, the desire to get behind the wheel of a rally car began to root itself. Her experience in Hungary spans across 9 rallies and 6 separate drivers. Over the years, Beatrix also co-drove for her father in a Peugeot 205 1.9 and her brother in a Peugeot 106 where they were one of the 0 cars (this is one of the vehicles that starts the rally to ensure the stages, or roads, are clear from any hazard before the prepared rally cars race at high speed). That same year, she was invited to co-drive in a Ford Escort, where they took 1st place in her hometown during a winter rally, often one of the most challenging terrains to compete in. One of the most remarkable memories she shared was that of her first event, where they were involved in a rollover and still managed to finish the race. ![]() She ran a few events with her driver where she had memorable 3rd and 6th places in her category. In 1997, at the age of 19, she had a chance to co-drive in a Peugeot 205 1.4 GT. As kids, we were present at most of my parents’ races”, Beatrix shares.Īfter spending most of her childhood watching her parents work long hours, and dedicate most of their free time preparing for events Beatrix grew with wonder, asking herself if it was really worth it to rally? Before she knew it, she had a chance to work with the organizers at local rally events where she participated in a variety of roles, giving her new insight and understanding for the sport of rally racing and an itch to get into a car. Rally has always been a family thing for us, it has become part of our everyday life. “ I was so fortunate I was born into a really cool family, my parents did stage rally even before they had me. They built a team of several drivers and co-drivers and life as a kid in Hungary for this new driver was full of excitement and lots of rally action. Before she was even born, Beatrix’s mother and father competed in stage rally, with her father behind the wheel and her mother rattling off pace notes as they ripped through the woods. But for novice rally driver Beatrix Veszpremi, she grew up in a family that went to stage rallies. Some families go bowling together, while other families watch sports games together, or take a trip to Disney World. Wheels & Tires, brands and sizes: Acceleron RA 162 205/65 R15 tires on Method MR 501 wheels Suspension: KYB AGX Suspension with King Springs Racing class: Modified All Wheel Drive in SCCA Group A at The Firm Rally XĮngine modifications and/or power adders? Lightweight flywheel Nickname and reason behind the nickname (if applicable): Blue, that’s her color Year/Make/Model: 2000 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS Affiliation (if team)- Team Higher Ground
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