With this car, Pep Basols and Álex Haro achieved third place at the 2007 Ferrol Rally. The actual car was a Lancer Evo IX with Group N specifications, sponsored by Cric Crac and the RACC, the Catalan drivers' association. The Lancer Evolution IX represented a refined evolution of the successful platform, being especially appreciated in rally competitions for its reliability, power, and the advanced all-wheel-drive system that made it one of the most competitive vehicles in the Group N category.