Chester Weber is one step closer to winning the FEI World Cup Driving Championship. Weber was second in the Amsterdam World Cup held December 13-16, 2001 giving him a total of 23 points in World Cup competition. Harry de Ruyter of the Netherlands sits in second place with 11 points.

Ten four-in-hand drivers qualified to compete at eight indoor World Cup events throughout the winter season. Each driver's best four results over the course of the series will count and the driver with the most points will be declared the World Cup Champion.

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