CMR2 BRC - Isle of Man International Rally 17-19 July

[JTLarsen]

Welcome to the:
CMR2 BRC - Isle of Man International Rally 17-19 July

This is the second asphalt round of the BRC, held on the Isle of Man and also a rally that features the legendary and much dreaded Rieti stage (stage 10, Italy) as the final stage, so there will be no easy finish at this event!.

The BRC itself is as open as it ever was as only 3 points separates the top 4 drivers, and there is several tough fights going on trough the field.

Rally info:

In-game rally: Italy (Expert mode)
Shakedown: SS9
Deadline: Thuesday 22nd at 11.59 pm (no extensions will be given)
Submit times to: jokumlarsen@gmail.com or by PM to me (JTLarsen)

This is how the timecard should look:
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Driver: JTLarsen
Nationality: Denmark
Car: Ford Focus WRC07
Rally: Isle of Man International Rally


02:05.02 <-- Stage 1
02:05.02 <-- Stage 2
02:05.02 <-- You get the idea
02:05.02
02:05.02
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10:25.10 <-- Total, Very important!
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Rookie Of The Year - A championship within the championship
The Rookie Of The Year Award will give the newcomers to both the sport and the championship something to fight for. The winner will be awarded with a medal equal to that of the winner of the full championship (see official homepage).

In order to compete for the award you must:

Have scored no CMR2WC points in '07[/*:m:k8p33zzs]
Have had no CMR2BRC wins in '07[/*:m:k8p33zzs]
Compete in at least 3 CMR2BRC events in '08[/*:m:k8p33zzs]Do remember to visit the official homepage of the championship at:
http://www.leftovercrest.com/cmr2brc.html

[tannat]

In a pre rally press conference Ralliart GB have annouced a split with driver Tannat.

"We are very grateful for Tannat's performances on the first two rounds of the 2008 BRC. Clearly he has showed us of what our car is capable. Over the break there were many discussions and it was decided we should end the partnership amicably and allow Tannat to pursue other options.

"No burned bridges or ill feelings exist between Ralliart GB and Tannat, just a mutual agreement of what is best for both parties."

In a statement from Tannat: "I appreciate Ralliart GB suppling me with an excellent ride for the BRC. We accomplished much, and there is even more to accomplish, but an appraisal of matters made this the most logical solution."


Chatter amongst competitors has it that Tannat was very disappointed with the performance of the Lancer at the Pirelli Rally, leading him to cancel his obligations to Ralliart GB and pursue options elsewhere for the BRC.

Expect a press announcement from Tannat regarding his new drive in the upcoming days.

[jso1985]

STOP THE PRESS!

Ralliart GB hires jso1985:
After the split between the British team and American driver tannat, the Mitsubishi outfit wasted no time and hired Bolivian sensation Jso1985, who's future on the BRC had been unclear since Citroën Sport decided to concentrate more on their WRC efforts where they are fighting for both drivers and teams championship and weren't much willing to cooperate with their drivers on other championships.
"I'm glad I'm getting the chance, besides the Goodwood festival I have never driven a Lancer but I'm confident I can take a good results, the whole team has been so far really helpful and we hope once we go back to gravel our true speed can be shown" were the words of jso1985

[Frozzy]

PRESS STATEMENT

after a mildly sucessful run at the Jim Clark rally ina Mitsubishi IX Frozzy has joined forces with the Stobart Ford Focus team in a bid to boost the chances of a win at the isle of man
"We have never competed ther before in our lives so we hope to be competive straight out of the box and we hope for a top ten result"
morer to follow nearer the date.

[tannat]

STOP THE PRESS!

Ralliart GB hires jso1985:


You may have done well at Goodwood in that limousine, but you'll be hating yourself once you finish this round.

Far too twisty for the Lancer-sine :laugh:

[tannat]

Sources have confirmed that Tannat has joined forces with Droprive UK to drive a Subaru Impreza for the remaining rounds of the 2008 BRC.

"This is a dream for me. Ever since I was young I've followed the exploits of Ravid Dichards and his outfit. Now I am driving for him...

"I expect great success with the Impreza and am looking forward to providing a solid challenge to NOR, Ramore, and Steve."


In a statement from team owner, Ravid Dichards:

"We couldn't be happier in signing Tannat. Already he is showing quicker pace on tarmac than either of our WRC drivers. We are hoping this will serve as a familiarity period which will lead to a WRC commitment for 2009."


"As a yank Tannat has unique access to sponsorship opportunities that can make me even richer, and I can't think of better hiring stimulus than that."

[Rat]

SOrry to tell you this Ravid, but watch Tannat, he can be crafty with his car setup. You and him may have to sort out any bugs before the Rally. He can change the car at a moments notice. Apart from that, you have a great driver!

[JTLarsen]

Official announcement!!

There is an error in the initial set of rules for this rally:

Shakedown is stage 6, not stage 9!

JTLarsen

[JTLarsen]

Shakedown:

01:21.71
01:20.50
01:18.84
01:17.85 (7 secs faster than my previous PB)

The Fabia S2000 feels better than ever and we are ready for the challenge of the IOM!

[tannat]

1:15.01 New PB
1:15.24
1:15.62
1:16.22

Previous 4 runs steering was at +2 an I was countersteering a great deal. I tried my next run at +1

1:13.78 :up: New PB

Gotta have quick and accurate left right transitions on these stages-they are tough!

[Rat]

Not fair! Does that mean I have to do the rally again?????

[JTLarsen]

Not fair! Does that mean I have to do the rally again?????

The shakedown is the only thing that has changed, what seems to be the problem?

[Rat]

dont worry, I'm just stirring the pot! If anything it made me concentrate for the Rally. A 5km shakedown stage did seem very interesting. Thanks for the correction anyway.

[JTLarsen]

No problem! If anything, Tannat' new PB stirred my pot!

[tannat]

I'll throw something out JTL

Italy is one rally where competitors are sometimes "victimized" by wet stages..

Some people draw all dry and some draw a preponderence of wet.

I have three ideas:

1) Specify stage by stage weather conditions and allow rally to be done in single stage mode

2) Let competitors do rally in sigle rally mode, repeating any wet stages in single stage mode and addtionally submitting the dry time (notifying the orgznizer)

3) Keep my damn mouth shut and let things fall as they may.. :D

What do you think? I know last year on these stages either Ramore or NOR was caught out on a stage with bad weather.

Would be nice for everyone to have equivalent competing surfaces, IMHO

Cheers,

Tannat

[JTLarsen]

I'll throw something out JTL

Italy is one rally where competitors are sometimes "victimized" by wet stages..

Some people draw all dry and some draw a preponderence of wet.

Tannat

Well, I guess that you have just summed up what I love about Rallying in that last sentence!

The weather has always been an issue in both real life and Sim rallying, and even more so in the BRC as the summerweather in Britain is highly unpredictable!

Pick up any BRC Isle of Man review video (I can recommend the stuff from Duke Video) and they will all be like (insert wonderfully silly brit accent here) "Will it rain this year..." - "..ooooh it was raining cats and dogs last year.."

The weather forecasts in CMR2 can, as in real life, be trusted to some extent. But the experienced driver will know when it's time to look to the skies one more time and perhaps gamble a bit on the tyrechoice.

Exept maybe for Loeb and Haenen who both seem to be getting it right every time :D

[tannat]

Well, I guess that you have just summed up what I love about Rallying in that last sentence!

The weather has always been an issue in both real life and Sim rallying, and even more so in the BRC as the summerweather in Britain is highly unpredictable!

Pick up any BRC Isle of Man review video (I can recommend the stuff from Duke Video) and they will all be like (insert wonderfully silly brit accent here) "Will it rain this year..." - "..ooooh it was raining cats and dogs last year.."

The weather forecasts in CMR2 can, as in real life, be trusted to some extent. But the experienced driver will know when it's time to look to the skies one more time and perhaps gamble a bit on the tyrechoice.

Exept maybe for Loeb and Haenen who both seem to be getting it right every time :D

Well spoken..

Cheers, JTL :up:

[JTLarsen]

Thanks man! :D

[tannat]

Awfully quiet on the Isle of Man....

Is everyone vacationing?

[JTLarsen]

Could look like it.. Rat has submitted his times early, and I won't really be going anywhere untill early august (Rallye Deutschland).. you Tannat?

[tannat]

Could look like it.. Rat has submitted his times early, and I won't really be going anywhere untill early august (Rallye Deutschland).. you Tannat?


Had my spell at the beach a few weeks ago.

I think life would be easier if I were allowed rum on the rocks at midday :)

[JTLarsen]

The Two Basses Team Europe has entered both of their Skoda Fabia S2000 in the BRC Isle Of Man International, the cars will be driven by Current British Rally Championship leader NOR (Czech Rep.) and JTLarsen (Denmark) who is currently 6th in the BRC.

JTLarsen: "The IOM is without a doubt the hardest asphalt rally of the BRC season, one second you're on tight twisty roads lined by stonewalls, the next you are on open fast roads lined by the occational three or rock. These conditions suits the Fabia S2000 perfectly, and both NOR and I feel highly competitive in the youngest car in the field!"

[Rat]

Tannat, Just let the Rally determine the weather.. if it rains, it rains. thats the beauty of this game, you get a good run on 1 Rally, the next Rally it's crap.
Enjoy!

[steve0302]

times sent
i really didn't have a good time on this rally

[tannat]

We need a win here if we hope to have a shot at the championship.

A good rally for us, but not certain if it is enough...

Had 2 PBs (including one on stage 10 :up :) and the rest of my times were good, but nothing stellar

Probably hitting walls and other barriers a bit too much on these stages, but they are deliberate hits, and help us round the corner.

Fingers crossed...

[Ramore]

I've just submitted my times. It was a good rally for us, although we had no time to prepare at all, (we took a long vacations before this rally and we sort of forgot about it).

[kabouter]

Also did the rally tonight without preparation. I was pleasantly surprised by two personal best times, but lost over 10 seconds with a silly spin on stage 9. I was very lucky with the weather, apart from dense fog on stage 6 (which my processor really didn't like...).

[tannat]

Sniff sniff... I smell results...

JTL is online :)

[JTLarsen]

..and ye olde nose aint pullin' yer leg!

Results online in a moment! :D

[JTLarsen]

CMR2 BRC - Isle of Man International Rally 2008

Final Classification:
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01. Tannat 25:01.86
02. NOR 25:23.70
03. Ramore 25:56.26
04. steve0302 26.43.05
05. JTLarsen 26:49.36
06. Rat 26:52.70
07. Kabouter 27:22.76

Championship standings:
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01. Tannat 54 pts
--. NOR 54 pts
03. Ramore 49 pts
04. steve0302 40 pts
05. JTLarsen 37 pts
06. Kabouter 35 pts
07. Rat 33 pts
08. Juha 27 pts
09. pettersolberg29 14 pts
10. Zes 13 pts
11. Frozzy 9 pts
12. Eetu 8 pts

Stage By Stage:
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Driver: Tannat
Nationality: United States
Car: Subaru Impreza

02:13.23
02:43.46
02:47.31
02:49.81
02:43.42
01:14.27
02:53.12
01.15.15
03:09.72
03:12.37
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25:01.86


NOR
Czech Republic
Skoda Fabia S2000
Isle of Man Rally

02:13.11
02:44.95
02:47.02
02:52.49
02:45.92
01:22.45
02:58.63
01:17.37
03:07.09
03:14.67
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25:23.70


Driver: Ramore
Nationality: Bulgarian
Car: Ford Focus

02:17.77
02:46.23
02:50.24
02:53.23
02:50.90
01:22.64
03:01.18
01:23.89
03:14.71
03:15.47
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25:56.26


Driver: steve0302
Nationality: Enland
Car: Ford Focus

02.12.24
02.49.70
02.55.44
02.52.73
02.52.88
01.21.60
02.57.06
01.19.57
03.08.05
03.13.78
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26.43.05


Driver: JTLarsen
Nationality: Denmark
Car: Skoda Fabia S2000

02:20.11
02:57.80
03:01.28
03:00.71
02:53.46
01:24.11
03:01.82
01:23.32
03:17.36
03:29.39
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26:49.36


Driver: Rat
Nationality: Australia
Car: WRC Toyota Corolla

02:24.37
02:57.92
02:58.00
03:04.69
02:52.76
01:22.91
03:03.69
01:21.02
03:22.12
03:25.22
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26:52.70


Driver: Kabouter
Nationality: Dutch
Car: Peugeot 206 WRC

02:21.04
03:02.67
03:07.87
02:58.83
02:59.10
01:22.68
03:03.81
01:23.44
03:34.56
03:28.76
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27:22.76

[tannat]

NOR-did you have rain on stage 6? We were close on every stage, but it looks as itf something happened to you on that stage

I was lucky and conditions were dry....

Needed this result-will make up for a lousy performance at the final rally of the season.

[kabouter]

It's now official, I suck on tarmac ;) Congratulations to Tannat for taking the win, it's going to be an exciting fight for the championship!

[NOR]

Congrats to Tannat, this is your great victory !!
Yes, I had a heavy rain on SS6 and 7, there was a little crash as well, I think. Anyway, I'm happy for second place and 4 breaking PB's.

[tannat]

Congrats to Tannat, this is your great victory !!
Yes, I had a heavy rain on SS6 and 7, there was a little crash as well, I think. Anyway, I'm happy for second place and 4 breaking PB's.

A hollow win, as I would have wished a straight battle with you.

Congrats on the 4 PBs. I'll be worried about you when we visit these stages in the WRC.

Cheers, mate :up:

Tannat

[jso1985]

what the hell? I thought the deadline was today :s

I'm such an idiot...

anyway just for the record my time was 25:57,32

[Rat]

well done Tannat! Damn I though I was in with a chance setting many PB's this rally.

[kabouter]

I noticed people are improving compared to January. This rally was run on the same stages as the first day of the Monte Carlo CMR2WC round and there's a big difference in total times for most competitors. Is it the July weather?



Pos Driver Manx Monte Diff
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01. Tannat 25:01.86 26:20.07 1:18.21
02. NOR 25:23.70 26:59.93 1:36.23
03. Ramore 25:56.26 26:29.51 33.25
04. steve0302 26.43.05 27:27.29 44.24
05. JTLarsen 26:49.36 27:31.18 41.82
06. Rat 26:52.70 27.15.20 22.50
07. Kabouter 27:22.76 29.17.71 1:54.95

[NOR]

In my case, there are three factors, I think. New laptop with better graphics performance, Fabia seems more handy on tarmac than Focus, and finally I'm driving more fluent then before. It's better then pushing hard and braking hard. Otherwise I didn't practise before Manx, so maybe that's the success key :)

[tannat]

I noticed people are improving compared to January. This rally was run on the same stages as the first day of the Monte Carlo CMR2WC round and there's a big difference in total times for most competitors. Is it the July weather?



Pos Driver Manx Monte Diff
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01. Tannat 25:01.86 26:20.07 1:18.21
02. NOR 25:23.70 26:59.93 1:36.23
03. Ramore 25:56.26 26:29.51 33.25
04. steve0302 26.43.05 27:27.29 44.24
05. JTLarsen 26:49.36 27:31.18 41.82
06. Rat 26:52.70 27.15.20 22.50
07. Kabouter 27:22.76 29.17.71 1:54.95



I believe it was mirrored for the Monte-one big diff

I got some lousy weather on a few stages of the Monte

I didn't recce the Italy stages for the Monte-another huge factor

I heavily recce'd these stages (huge break)-big factor


Change in setup-defininitely netted some seconds for me...

[tannat]

what the hell? I thought the deadline was today :s

I'm such an idiot...

anyway just for the record my time was 25:57,32

What is wrong with you?

Don't you know when Thuesday is (see beginning of thread) :p

[NOR]

I believe it was mirrored for the Monte-one big diff

Yeah, you are right. I was slow on mirror track, not been fast here on Manx !!!

[Ramore]

CMR2 BRC - Isle of Man International Rally 2008

Final Classification:
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01. Tannat 25:01.86
02. NOR 25:23.70
03. Ramore 25:56.26
04. steve0302 26.43.05
05. JTLarsen 26:49.36
06. Rat 26:52.70
07. Kabouter 27:22.76


Driver: Ramore
Nationality: Bulgarian
Car: Ford Focus

02:17.77
02:46.23
02:50.24
02:53.23
02:50.90
01:22.64
03:01.18
01:23.89
03:14.71
03:15.47
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25:56.26


Driver: steve0302
Nationality: Enland
Car: Ford Focus

02.12.24
02.49.70
02.55.44
02.52.73
02.52.88
01.21.60
02.57.06
01.19.57
03.08.05
03.13.78
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26.43.05




I believe there is a mistake in Steve0302 times. I think his total time should be one min. less or 25:43.05. This means that he is 3th and I am 4th. Check it again but I am pretty sure.

By the way, I am expecting a fair play award at the end of the season :) :)

[JTLarsen]

That is correct, the error has been corrected on the official homepage of the championship:

http://www.leftovercrest.com/cmr2brc.html

[jso1985]

What is wrong with you?

Don't you know when Thuesday is (see beginning of thread) :p

exactly, is the day between tuesday and thursday!
so I was right! include me in the results :p

just kidding!

I know this isnt directly UNSW related, but would anyone be able to tell me if Basser have internet in the rooms?