Jordi Mompió Alòs & Marcal scored the second victory in the class H of the season

Igualada, to May 4, 2013. - This past weekend we celebrated the 15th Rallye de Igualada. After a few weeks from the podium achieved in Pineda test, the binomial Alòs-Mompió has achieved victory in the section on historic vehicles, in addition to Class 9, ending in a deserved fifth place in the Renault general.El 5 Turbo 2 Marcal Jordi Mompió Alòs and has received some improvements on the front axle, which consist of the assembly of the type arms, Tour de Course, increasing battle Gelfred Renault 5 Maxi Compressors in 7 inches. In addition, for this test, stiffened the suspension, which has improved in adhesion.

In the first stage, Carme-Orpí (6.44 km.), A section with very fast areas, Jordi Alòs achieved seventh place overall, staying in second place in its category behind Martinez for just 4.8 seconds. In the second tranche of Querol (14,13 km.), Ended in fifth place overall, beating Nieva and Martinez. In the third tranche of the Serra d'Ancosa (9.23 km.), With a strong rhythm and more confident with the new improvements in the car, managed a fifth scratch again, ranking fifth overall.

In the second section, Compressors Gelfred team, faced a new step by Carme-Orpí section (6.44 km.), Which improved the time of the first pass. In the next steps for the sections of Querol and Serra d'Ancosa, Jordi Marsal Mompió Alòs and for virtually the same time, ending the second section with a good feeling.

Ecuador come test, Mompió Alòs and remained in a solid fifth place overall, behind the Porsche GT3, and one each Mitsubishi Colt Mitsubishi Evo X, which unlike frame was unable to close the gap after six first sections played.

With the arrival of the afternoon, it was time for the special Rubio (8.88 km.). A very technical section in the first part of the section, where due to a small outlet, the direction of the Renault 5 Turbo 2 was unbalanced, so Jordi slowed down not knowing the extent of the problem, finishing in tenth position scratch. Despite the mishap, kept the fifth place overall, thanks to the margin achieved in the first part of the rally. In the section of Rauric-Conesa (14.80 km.), Even with the steering problem, Jordi achieved a new fifth place overall.

In the second step by Rubio (8.88 km.), With the first drops of water on the road, Jordi and Marcal maintained a conservative pace calculator in hand, finishing eighth, losing time with his immediate pursuers. With the arrival of the last flight of the day, from Rauric-Conesa (14.80 km.), The rain appeared in the previous section, did not cease, so that, on slicks, Jordi Alòs ended the sixth special position, thus finishing the test in a big fifth scratch. The binomial Alòs-Mompió, was proclaimed winner of the H and the group 9. A fantastic rally for Compressors Gelfred team with important points for the championship of the Catalan regional historical.

Jordi Alòs, at the end of the test, said: "It was a long rally, of which I like, with nearly 107 km. Timed and ten sections. We have done a great rally and we can confirm that improvements in the Maxi Turbo have been positive. Now it review the mechanical and wait for the next test, which will in principle Berguedá, as we have no time to review our Rally mount museum. "

The next event for the team will Gelfred Compressors Berguedá Rally, to be held on 22 and 23 June in Gironella.

Gelfred Compressors, S.A. understands the importance of learning in future installers market and continues to organize talks and courses at its facilities in Cornella del Terri.

On day 15 March 2013 moved to its facilities LYCÉE  PABLO PICASSO students, located at 120 avenue du GI. Jean Gilles de Perpignan, students who are pursuing a bachelor's degree in refrigeration.

Gelfred Compressors, S.A. took the opportunity to deal with future problems professionals and installers have on their daily work and often are transmitted to our technical department in order to find solutions and achieve solutions right in the market .

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Jordi Alòs & Marçal Mompió achieved his first podium

La Pineda, on March 17, 2013. - The test was responsible Tarragona, last weekend, the kick-off of the Catalonia Rally Championship. After months of inactivity, the binomial Alos Mompió could not give best start to a new motorsport season, driving his Renault 5 Turbo 2 spectacular. Jordi Mompió Marçal Alòs and rose on the third step of the podium located in La Pineda Pau Casals.

The Renault 5 Turbo 2 Mompió Marçal Jordi Alòs and worked perfectly from start to finish. Only a small set-up was necessary for the team to Baix Peu, to achieve this wonderful result.

In the first stage, the Castell (4.79 mi.), Alòs kept a conservative pace in the first half, but after taking a good pace, his horse stood in eighth place overall. In the second section, the Teixeta (10.9 kms.), Despite having used tires, Jordi Alòs kept his Renault 5 Turbo 2 by asphalt, providing entertainment to fans who were in the special, achieving up to sixth place overall. In the section of Colldejou (14.41 kms.), After a strong pace in the second half of the section, could the fourth place overall, beating a rapid Ferrán Nieva.

After the first step in the park working Alos Mompió returned to the stretch of Teixeta (10.9 kms.). The rain made an appearance, but still fit dry tires, Jordi and Marçal were awarded third place scratch, considering Membrado dropouts and Sayós by mechanical failure. In the second run through the stretch of Colldejou (14.41 kms.), With the rain as the protagonist, the binomial Compressors Gelfred committed a small mistake, losing four seconds and third place overall in favor of Martinez-Larrosa, by just 0.4 seconds.

With an eye on the podium, and Jordi Alòs Marçal ahead Mompió had the chance to get his first podium in the regional Catalan. The engine of the BMW-Larrosa Martinez broke at the start of the super special, so we had to defend the third position to attack pilots Marc Ferran Agustí and Nieva that preceded in the overall standings, just 14, 1 second. Alos Mompió decided to contest the two passes through the special super Vila-Seca with very little pressure in the tires for greater grip. Finally, the pair of Peu to Baix, was adjudged the third place overall and first in class H.

For the next round of the season, Jordi Alòs hopes to improve the front suspension of his Renault 5 Turbo 2, and a new front axle longest, with specifications Tour de Corse.

The next event for the team will be the ninth Compressors Gelfred Rallye La Llana, to be held on April 6 in the town of Sabadell.

24th November 2012 - The catalan pilot Jordi Alòs, together with his copilot Marçal Mompió win category Gr.B. at the first Gr.A. Legend Rally with their spectacular RENAULT 5 Turbo II sponsored by the prestigious brand of refrigeration compressors GELPHA COMPRESSORS as well as the distributor of refrigeration components SUDIFRI.

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