Subaru WRX World Rally Team Signs Atkinson for Full Time Position in 2005

Subaru announced that Australian Chris Atkinson will be driving for Subaru World Rally Team for 2005. The Subaru team has won several world rally championships over the past decade. Speaking about the Subaru WRX cars, Atkinson said "They'll have a lot more power and a lot more things to work with."

He also acknowledged that there would be much for him to learn in setting up the cars and driving fast on different types of surfaces, such as ice-and-snow and sealed tarmac, as well as the gravel and dirt. "This is a dream come true," Atkinson said. "The WRC is the pinnacle of rallying and now I have my chance I need to make the most of it."