Driver Profile: Erika Detota

Erika Detota

Driver Profile:  Erika Detota

By Amanda Martin

Profile Info

  • Name: Erika (Lynn) Detota
  • Birthplace: Syracuse, New York
  • Hometown: Syracuse, NY
  • Age: 27
  • Nickname: E
Erika Detota Subaru WRX
International Rally NY 2011, October Season Championship event.  Erika was going really well but had 2 mechanical issues that set the team back. She still managed to get 3rd in the 2WD championship event and win the overall New York Rally Championship.

 

NYC Skyline
New York City skyline. Image courtesy of FlatOut Promotions.

 

Car Info

  • Car Number: 91
  • Sponsor(s): Keep A Breast, Rally Armor, Exedy Racing Clutch, Last Minute Motorsports, Grand Prix NY, Big Boulder Park
  • Car: Subaru Impreza  
  • Engine: 2.2l
  • Transmission: WRX converted to Front Wheel Drive
  • Drivetrain: Cusco LSD with 4.44 gears
  • Tires: Too many to list. I am looking forward to using a new tire brand this coming year. Dmack tires are pretty new to rallying and have had recent great success in WRC (World Rally Championship)
  • Wheels: Worx
  • Aero/Body Parts: RS body styling with Prodrive wing
United States Rally Championship
International Rally NY.  Mixed surface events in upstate New York provided an opportunity to taste rallying on tarmac and on this stage Erika posted the second fastest time overall.

 

Subaru Imprezza NYC Skyline
       Another view of the New York City skyline.  Image courtesy of FlatOut Promotions.

 

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