Suzuki to pull car from WRC

Today was the deadline for the car manufactorers to submit their cars for the race season to the FIA. This is the registration for the World Rally Cross. The company said that it was not because the car wasn't ready but because of economic turmoil. The Japanese based compny said they were going to set their goals to "focus on the core business functions such as the manufacturing system, environment technologies, and development of new-generation powertrains. As a result, Suzuki concluded to suspend the WRC activities from 2009." Suzuki made its appearance frist with the J-WRC or Junior World Rally Cross, taking the title. They then went on to get a fifth place trophy in the WRC. The company said their appearance in a sporty vehicle had greatly increased, especially in the Euorpean market, due to its involvement in the sport.