NASCAR Cup Series

Loeb leads after opening day of Rally Italia

Published Oct. 18, 2012 5:29 p.m. ET

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Citroen drivers Sebastien Loeb and Mikko Hirvonen dominated the opening day of the Rally Italia on Thursday by each winning a stage.

Loeb, who clinched his ninth consecutive world title at the Rally France this month, has a 1.1-second lead on his teammate.

Ford's Petter Solberg finished third, 13.9 seconds off the pace.

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