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  1. 3rd December 2007, 18:35 #1
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    2008 World Rally Champion Mikko Hirvonen

    Year before last I predicted that Mikko would be the 2008 champion and now it seems as though he could very well do that. He has shown huge improvement this year and speed that could keep up with the best next year. With Marcus leaving, he will be the lead driver so hopefully he steps up a little bit and claims that 2008 Driver's Title!

    Plus, it would provide a change of scenery from Seb (Love the guy, but Mikko will be champion!)
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  2. 3rd December 2007, 18:37 #2
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  3. 3rd December 2007, 19:14 #3
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    naa, I like the guy and of course hes good but next year he will be second in the drivers. Hopefully ford will win the manu with Latvala driving as he is driving now (plus latest spec focus).
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  4. 3rd December 2007, 19:33 #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by N.O.T
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    Fully agree with SanjayKumar!
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    Absolutely optimistic that he will do it!!!

    Can't wait for the start at Monte Carlo in January
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    I belive it will be closer than many thinks.
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  7. 3rd December 2007, 20:26 #7
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    Unfortunately I'm a quite sure that Seb will hold a certain record after next year, not share it with Tommi anymore.

    I hope that I'm wrong.
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  8. 3rd December 2007, 20:29 #8
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    The thing is.....Hirvonen wasn't even close when Gronholm and Loeb were fighting for the win...he sure had orders from the team to go for max points without risking....but can he go flat out for 10-15 stages without crashing like Loeb and Gronholm did ?? he doesn't have the skills or the experience to do that yet on gravel !!!! let alone tarmac where he could be below podium !!!

    He is not champiosnhip material as long as Loeb is there....and bare in mind that the C4 is a young car and Loeb only drives it competitively for a year.....

    I think Hirvonen should be happy if the championship isn't over for him after 7 rounds.....
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  9. 3rd December 2007, 20:32 #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by White Sauron
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    Fully agree with SanjayKumar!
    Your new idol will be crushed like your previous one....and i will laugh at your despair and demise..... Isn't Life great ????
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  10. 3rd December 2007, 20:38 #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by N.O.T
    Your new idol will be crushed like your previous one....and i will laugh at your despair and demise..... Isn't Life great ????
    At least I don't make an idol of myself like you do

    By the way, as about Hirvonen ability to push throughout an event. What about Norway 2007? Finland 2007?
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