Maine Forest Rally 2006

Newry Maine, Saturday July 22nd, Early results had awarded Italian driver Alfredo DeDominicis the overall win – and an X Games slot. But in an unusual turn of events, he was dropped out of first place in a series of post-rally protests. Race officials handed him a 24-second penalty for a rule infraction, costing him the win. Late Saturday, there was still a possibility of a final appeal that could return him to the top slot

Pictured Ramana Lagemann and co-driver after the last stage on Saturday

The overall victory was awarded to Ramana Lagemann and co-driver Michael Fennel who eked out a tight victory at the Maine Forest Rally which will also know qualify them for a starting position at the first-ever X Games Rally.“I can’t even put it into words,” said Lagemann, accepting hugs of congratulations from his beaming crew after pulling his Ford Escort Cosworth across the finish line. “It was meant to be.”

Team Subaru USA driver Travis Pastrana would take second overall pending the outcome of the appeal, while Matt Iorio would continue his run claiming the last spot on the podium with a fine third place finish. More to follow..