Good one :D For me academy is way better idea for its purpose than JWRC was. Almost no differences in machinery, much more drivers, much better battles.
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Good one :D For me academy is way better idea for its purpose than JWRC was. Almost no differences in machinery, much more drivers, much better battles.
I think the opposite about Kruuda beacouse when you look Spain and Wales stage times he was quite impressive ;)
And dont forget he´s only 18 and his rivals are 5-10 years older than him :)
I agree with eestlane, Karl made a big progress this year.
+1. Great young talent. Good learning curve in the Honda and Suzuki.
If you know how slow he was a year ago, then you should see that his speed has improved a lot. He has surprised me a lot. I did not expect it from him. I have seen him driving with Fiesta and with the proper top car he was spectacular and by the stage times, he was pretty fast as well. He belongs among those who gets better with practice.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
6th in Ypres not bad big gap though, but he atleast finished the rally.
On asphalt there he still has a lot to improve but it's not bad. See this onboard and watch how he works with steering: Vše o Rally CZ, AutoCrossu, RallyCrossu, Kartingu • MediaSport.cz
I like Kruuda's style but he's braking on asphalt like on gravel. Stepping hard on the brakes to find some grip on the braking zones. At least that was the case in Ypres in 2010 and 2011.
But he can change it. I remember Loix giving advices to Gröhnholm in a Belgian rally. They both drove a Corolla WRC the year before Marcus went to Peugeot. Freddy was telling Marcus to avoid left foot braking on asphalt and told him how it works. I'm sure Grönholm would never have been champ without Loix :D
Auriol (him again) once said that it is easier for an asphalt driver to become good on gravel than the opposite.
It's not that way. Just not interested to me this year. Maybe someone else enjoyed much more but I didn't.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iskald
I dont say that Kruuda cant drive and yes he have mede very good progress, but in my eyes he dont have talent just hard work. Im not suprised when he can reach level Wilson one day.