The Fiat Rally Team has received, for the second consecutive year, the important prizes awarded by the CBA (Brazilian Confederation of Motoring) for the titles won last year by its crews in two classes: Luís Tedesco and Bruno Mega came out on top once again in category A6, while Reinaldo Varela and Kz Morales were the winners in the category N2, of the Brazilian National Rally Championship. The prestigious prizes were handed over at an awards ceremony which was held at the luxurious Hotel Transamérica in São Paulo, and as well as honouring the two Fiat factory crews, the CBA also rewarded the champions of several national motorsporting categories, who had won titles during 2006.

With six victories out of the eight events that made up the Brazilian Rally Championship last year in the category A6 (which allows 1.6-litre engines, 4x2 traction, and free preparation levels) Fiat pilot Luís Tedesco was receiving his 14th trophy from CBA, an amazing record for the country's most successful rally driver. Last year was no different as Tedesco, with Bruno Mega in the co-driver's seat, wrapped the title up with a round remaining.

"I have seen over these years the evolution of rallying and the great work that CBA does developing the growth of the sport in the country. This recognition is an honour and I still feel very excited to keep competing," affirmed Tedesco, he is looking for yet another title this season, again with Mega alongside.