09 Cars, Teams & Drivers

[PLuto]

Jasper van den Heuvel on some IRC events (Ypres, Barum, Sanremo and maybe Russia and Scotland) - http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=7781

[Tom206wrc]

Wonder what a classic GrN(even an Evo X)can do against an S2000 in 2009... :confused:

[HaCo]

Wonder what a classic GrN(even an Evo X)can do against an S2000 in 2009... :confused:

With a driver like Jasper VdH he will be able to do top 5 I think. Not all IRC drivers are top, so with some luch and skill of him he should be able to do it.

[RS]

With a driver like Jasper VdH he will be able to do top 5 I think. Not all IRC drivers are top, so with some luch and skill of him he should be able to do it.

Well he finished 7th on Ypres last year, but he was 5 minutes off the pace. Don't recall what his stage times were like though.

[Mirek]

At least he is very spectacular :)

[HaCo]

Jasper VdH on his chances:

De Lancer EvoX is volop in ontwikkeling: “Op onze testpiste ben ik op een rondje van 55 seconden al anderhalve seconde sneller dan met de Evo9. De EvoX heeft een gigantisch koppel van 610 Nm. Zoals de EvoX nu is, had ik in de Condroz mee kunnen strijden voor de algemene zege. Ja, voor de algemene overwinning, je hebt me goed verstaan! Ik denk dat we met de Lancer EvoX zeker kunnen concurreren met de Super 2000’s in bepaalde rally’s.”


“Sur notre piste d’essai dont le tour fait 55 secondes, nous sommes déjà une seconde et demie plus rapides qu’avec l’Evo9. L’EvoX possède un couple énorme de 610 Nm. Comme elle est actuellement, j’aurais pu me battre au Condroz pour la victoire au général. Oui, au général! Je pense que l’EvoX pourra peut concurrencer les Super2000 sur certains rallyes."

In english and short:
- On a track of 55secs with Evo 9, he is 1.5secs faster with EvoX
- EvoX has super torque of 610 Nm
- How the car is right now (while he is testing it) he could have won Condroz this year
- On certain rally's they will be able to match S2000 speed, he thinks

Article is from: http://www.autonews-magazine.com/blognl/?p=2088

Grtz :)

[Tom206wrc]

FERNANDO ALONSO with a Clio R3 at Rally Principe Asturias 2009 ???? :eek: :eek: :eek:

http://www.autoklub.pl/22769,news.html

[Mirek]

Asturias has the same date as Monza, no way in my opinion...

[eloyf1]

Those news are only a joke, as December the 28th is Spanish own "April's Food" :)

[Tom206wrc]

Those news are only a joke, as December the 28th is Spanish own "April's Food" :)



OK :mark:

[Tom206wrc]

Codriver change for Fast Freddy !!!!

Isidoor Smets replaces Robin Buysmans in the Kronos 207 S2000(info Autosport.Cz)...

For Monte-Carlo only or the entire season ??? :confused:

[Mirek]

Whole season

[Tom206wrc]

Does someone know if Isidoor Smets has a parental link with former Fast Freddy's codriver Sven Smets ??? :confused:


At least when on the 207 Kronos side there will be written "Loix-Smets" that will remind the good old days of the Mitsubishi-Hyundai-Skoda-factory whale in WRC :D :D

[alleskids]

It is Sven SmeEts and Isodoor Smets :)

[Tom206wrc]

Alright ;)

[wwbroe]

Isidoor Smets is former codriver of Melissa Debackere, and also of Frederic Dekeyser (this year in Subaru Gr.N). ;)

[karlzoro]

Does someone know if Isidoor Smets has a parental link with former Fast Freddy's codriver Sven Smets ??? :confused:


At least when on the 207 Kronos side there will be written "Loix-Smets" that will remind the good old days of the Mitsubishi-Hyundai-Skoda-factory whale in WRC :D :D

I think you mean: Toyota - Mitsubishi & Hyundai...(and a few Pug rally's...)
Happy new year everybody

[wwbroe]

I think we can expect another 1 'big' name and a "quite a big name" very soon.
Watch this space.

Still watching this space, but also still waiting for those two names. Entries for Monte are closed so when will you bring up the names that you were talking about?

[Tom206wrc]

On Autoklub they mention François Duval, but I don't know about what :confused:

http://www.autoklub.pl/22794,news.html

[c4]

On Autoklub they mention François Duval, but I don't know about what :confused:

http://www.autoklub.pl/22794,news.html

It say that Rene Georges tried to secure a drive on Monte for Duval in a Fabia S2000, but it fell through.

[Tom206wrc]

Ok :(

[RS]

It say that Rene Georges tried to secure a drive on Monte for Duval in a Fabia S2000, but it fell through.

This is a pity. I hope they can get something together for later in the season.

[Sulland]

Is Rene Georges RallySport changing from Polo to Fabia ?

[Mirek]

They wanted one Fabia for a deal with Škoda Belgium. We'll if something happens finaly or not...

[Sulland]

VW Belgia or Skoda Belgia - it is all VAG, same family !

But depending on what VW are doing on rally, Fabia has more development behind it. Less work on RGRS !

They are there to make money, and they will have a better product in a Fabia !

Sad, since I like the Polo, but it is hard facts !

[HaCo]

Sulland, no facts yet cause I didn't see a Skoda in a rally yet (not in competition). Although you are probably not far from the truth as the Polo is one of the first generation S2000...

[Tom206wrc]

Sulland, no facts yet cause I didn't see a Skoda in a rally yet (not in competition). Although you are probably not far from the truth as the Polo is one of the first generation S2000...



+1 !!!! I don't wanna believe the inofficial voices about Kopecky's times when he was car #0 in 2008(Sanremo and Barum)I wanna see it by my eyes on results boards :p : :p :

[PLuto]

+1 !!!! I don't wanna believe the inofficial voices about Kopecky's times when he was car #0 in 2008(Sanremo and Barum)I wanna see it by my eyes on results boards :p : :p :

I have seen them on my eyes ;)

[Karbonyl]

Nemachruj :)

[cali]

I have seen them on my eyes ;)

Oh please do not tell us or give no hint!! :D

Just to have some idea, were the times good or bad?? :p

[RS]

If you watch the videos of the Fabia, it is clear it is not going to be slow.

[cali]

If you watch the videos of the Fabia, it is clear it is not going to be slow.
Yes, i know that - but how is the speed compared to 207 or Punto? Still a questionmark to me, but hoping for the best. I like this new Fabia S2000, hope it will be a winner.

[RS]

This is a good video to compare them (if you're internet connection is slow it is best to turn the HD off): http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/search/irc/video/x6kl8n_rallye-barum-irc-2008_auto

To me, the Fabia looks like a baby world rally car, more than the other S2000s. Of course, there are many variables which we can't tell till we see the stage times once they are competing for real, but it looks promising :)

[Tom206wrc]

We will have a first answer at Monte-Carlo, but the problem is that this rally will remain a tires lottery as it was in WRC... :mark:

[cali]

This is a good video to compare them (if you're internet connection is slow it is best to turn the HD off): http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/search/irc/video/x6kl8n_rallye-barum-irc-2008_auto

To me, the Fabia looks like a baby world rally car, more than the other S2000s. Of course, there are many variables which we can't tell till we see the stage times once they are competing for real, but it looks promising :)
Awesome video, Fabia looks and sounds way faster than the other cars - Kopecky has his part in this as well. Looks like Baby-WRC! Cannot wait until Monte :p

[Mirek]

The car from Barum was too loud for FIA rulles. They had to change exhaust for homologation. It may affect power...

[HaCo]

This is a good video to compare them (if you're internet connection is slow it is best to turn the HD off): http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/search/irc/video/x6kl8n_rallye-barum-irc-2008_auto

Awesome video!!!! :D

[urabus-denoS2000]

The part when Travaglia is on blocade is awesome!!!!!! :) :) :) :)

[cali]

]The car from Barum was too loud for FIA rulles. They had to change exhaust for homologation. It may affect power...
Noo, this car had a sweetest sound i've heard for a long time..too bad.
You seem to be well informed about Skoda, nice that you share that info! Thanks!

[Simmi]

Noo, this car had a sweetest sound i've heard for a long time..too bad.
You seem to be well informed about Skoda, nice that you share that info! Thanks!

My thoughts exactly they should have made an exception or even better changed the rules. Sound is a huge thing for me it adds to the spectacle and gives the car a lot more stage presence.

[RS]

]The car from Barum was too loud for FIA rulles. They had to change exhaust for homologation. It may affect power...

Awww, that sucks. But the exhaust note is nice as well as the loudness, and from the pre-Monte tests it still sounded pretty good, so I hope....

The FIA should change the rules, these are competition cars!

[Mirek]

cali: Have You seen Monte tests? Those were with new exhaust.

[RS]

]cali: Have You seen Monte tests? Those were with new exhaust.

Here is a good one, still sounds nice, but maybe a little quieter: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7qb63_extrait-test-skoda-fabia-s2000-mc-2_auto

[cali]

OK, seen now and it still sounds pretty good :) Nice :p

[dumb]

I don't know isn't this new old but Toni Gardemeister will do Monte Carlo with Punto S2000 (Astra racing). And according to rallynews.lt he will run in IRC.

[alleskids]

Will Gardemeister do the IRC serie for the championship, so minumum 7 rounds?

[pantealex]

Garde only monte with abarth confirmed. He is also in entrylist for finish championship with BMW M3 e36

[Simmi]

Garde only monte with abarth confirmed. He is also in entrylist for finish championship with BMW M3 e36

It would be great if Toni could scrape together a budget for the year. I think the IRC would be all the better for having more top-line drivers. Toni could also raise his stock in the driver market with a good year in the IRC, plus the knowledge of the S2000 platform it will bring.

[OldF]

Not much testing but let's hope for the best.

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=fi&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mtv3.fi%2Furheilu%2Fralli%2Fuut iset.shtml%2Farkistot%2Fralli%2F2009%2F01%2F773422&sl=fi&tl=en&history_state0=

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=fi&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mtv3.fi%2Furheilu%2Fralli%2Fuut iset.shtml%2Farkistot%2Fralli%2F2009%2F01%2F773560&sl=fi&tl=en&history_state0=


Same time it is run as etuvetoiset kit carit than 10 years ago, when you started to run, Gardemeister described.
= Driving the S2000 is pretty close to the FWD kit cars little over 10 years ago when I started driving.

[RS]

If Toni can do a full season in IRC, he might be able to impress Abarth sufficiently should they decide to join WRC in the future.

It would be good for Toni, Abarth and IRC to see him do more than just Monte.

[urabus-denoS2000]

Im sure Abarth would have grabbed Garde if he were free on a "normal way",not by a sudden withdraw

[Mirek]

Noo, this car had a sweetest sound i've heard for a long time..too bad.
You seem to be well informed about Skoda, nice that you share that info! Thanks!

Today I was at a snow test of Škoda near Mladá Boleslav and I must confirm that the car lost it's sound it had on Barum rally when I heard it last time myself...

[COD]

]Today I was at a snow test of Škoda near Mladá Boleslav and I must confirm that the car lost it's sound it had on Barum rally when I heard it last time myself...


Must still be much better than gr.N and WRC?

[Mirek]

It's quite nice sound but much less loud than it was.

[OldF]

]It's quite nice sound but much less loud than it was.

If there’s a lot of snow it will absorb some of the sound. It sounds more “softly”.

[Mirek]

There was some 10-20 cm on the fields around and only few trees. But as far as I know the test car was louder than FIA accept and that they had to use different exhaust for homologation and therefore I think it wasn't snow only ;)

[cali]

If there’s a lot of snow it will absorb some of the sound. It sounds more “softly”.
My thought exactly :)

[Mirek]

http://www.rallye-info.com/article.asp?stid=7586

They say Guy Wilks is trying to settle an IRC programme with either Škoda or Proton. Anyone knows more?

[Simmi]

]http://www.rallye-info.com/article.asp?stid=7586

They say Guy Wilks is trying to settle an IRC programme with either Škoda or Proton. Anyone knows more?

This was in Autosport yesterday so Guy must have had talks with both. It will be interesting to see the pace of the Proton when it gets going. I suppose it will all come down to money.

The guys on the fringes of the WRC realise that this year they are better off going to the IRC when looking ahead to 2010. That has to bode well for the IRC this year.

[RS]

]http://www.rallye-info.com/article.asp?stid=7586

They say Guy Wilks is trying to settle an IRC programme with either Škoda or Proton. Anyone knows more?

I would imagine that Guy is looking to Skoda UK for some funding to help with a programme in a simlar way to Kris Meeke has done with Skoda UK.

[Buzz Lightyear]

He is too late for Monte, and would incur the expense of Brazil or Azores, so likley June before we see him in Ypres.

[Mirek]

Abarth should go to Brasil as well Kronos.

[Tom206wrc]

And Skoda ??? :confused:

[Mirek]

I think not.

[FabiaFan]

And Skoda ??? :confused:

Official : Skoda will enter Monte Carlo, Portugal, Russia, Czechia and Italy .

[Eyvind]

Only 5 rallys for Skoda ?? :( :(

[Tom206wrc]

:mark:

[RS]

Official : Skoda will enter Monte Carlo, Portugal, Russia, Czechia and Italy .

Less than I hoped or expected, maybe budget cut after "credit crunch"

Maybe there is a chance to add some more later in the year if they like.

I hope to see some strong privateers in Fabias too.

[cali]

Only 5 rallys for Skoda ?? :( :(
Better than 0 rallies :)

[FabiaFan]

Maybe there is a chance to add some more later in the year if they like.

I hope to see some strong privateers in Fabias too.

There is for sure a chance to add one - two - three events, there is already a sign they would enter Scotland. I wonder, why they don't speak about Spain - it's a huge market for Skoda - if you just look at the taxis in Madrid or Barcelona - it's the second most popular brand behind Seat.

Well and in San Remo (at least) we will definitely see a third Fabia! ;-)

[Tom206wrc]

As during the Monte-Carlo Chris Atkinson was there as "observer" and told Autosport he would like to run IRC events in S2000 do you think he will do it this season, and on what rally(es)... ??? :confused:

[PLuto]

Yes, he was there. We will see, but I think he was doing recce for Tour de France :D

http://fotogalerie.autosport.cz/albums/userpics/10002/Atkinson.jpg

[chryby]

Martin Prokop and 2009 season:

JWRC (Citroën C2 S1600)
28. 1. – 1. 2. 2009 Rally Ireland
11. – 15. 3. 2009 Cyprus Rally
20. – 24. 5. 2009 Rally d'Italia - Sardegna
24. – 28. 6. 2009 Rajd Polski
29. 7. – 2. 8. 2009 Rally Finland
1. – 4. 10. 2009 Rally Catalunya - Costa Daurada

PWRC (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX)
11. – 15. 2. 2009 Rally Norway
1. – 5. 4. 2009 Rali de Portugal
22. – 26. 4. 2009 Rally Argentina
10. – 14. 6. 2009 Acropolis Rally of Greece
2. – 6. 9. 2009 Rally Australia
21. – 25. 10. 2009 Wales Rally GB

[Mirek]

Chryby: This is IRC thread...

[Sulland]

After Monte, I guess the phonelines turned red to Skoda Motorsport to order a new Fabia S2000 !

Anyone with insight to if anyone have waited for Monte, and now will order one ?

[Simmi]

It would just be nice to see Skoda increase their programme a bit after their Monte success. If they could add another few rounds to their season (Scotland please) or add a third car I think that would be great for the championship.

[Mirek]

I think that it's possible to see Duval in third car under Škoda Belgium but we'll see...

Anyway there should be more Fabias on joint IRC/ERC events with another 2 ones from Jolly Club.

[AndyRAC]

]I think that it's possible to see Duval in third car under Škoda Belgium but we'll see...

Anyway there should be more Fabias on joint IRC/ERC events with another 2 ones from Jolly Club.

It would be nice to see Skoda UK get one for a British driver - the UK was one of the most successful markets for the old Fabia vRS!

[Mirek]

I think that it's not impossible ;)

[Sulland]

Wilks ?

[alleskids]

Subaru wants to commit itself to IRC/Eurosport to giove Subaru drivers the changes to score points in IRC rallies ? I read something like that ona Portuguese internetsite.

[RS]

Subaru wants to commit itself to IRC/Eurosport to giove Subaru drivers the changes to score points in IRC rallies ? I read something like that ona Portuguese internetsite.

Might be more possible now Subaru split with Prodrive.. or do they prepare the Grp N Imprezas too?

[pucky54]

They are doing the Group N cars too, but TMR is also preparing Group N Imprezas

[PLuto]

Yes, it is true: http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=7936

[Tom206wrc]

Bernardo Sousa on more IRC events with his Grande Punto S2000 ??? :confused:

[PLuto]

Yes http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=7991

http://www.autosport.cz/img/clanky/634083bf63fff17d773d66ace2a48232.jpg

He is thinking about three events in IRC. Maybe Acores, maybe Asturias...

[HaCo]

According to this article:
http://www.autonews-magazine.com/blog/?p=3728
Not only Subaru, but also Proton will join the IRC. :D

All to be announced in Brazil!

[Tom206wrc]

What driver in Brazil for Proton ???? :confused:

[HaCo]

What driver in Brazil for Proton ???? :confused:
Euhm, the article only says they'll join IRC, not that they will be driving there...

[Tom206wrc]

OK :mark:

[PLuto]

I can confirm, that Proton will register into IRC. They will do only some events, but they do it :)

[Sulland]

Would love to see McShea in a Asphalt event and Petter in a gravel Rally ! (If he dares!)

[GF]

I can confirm, that Proton will register into IRC. They will do only some events, but they do it :)

Any interest from Opel ?

[Sulland]

What are the pros and cons to register, what do the factory/team say yes to by registering, and does it cost anything ?

[Mirek]

It's not for free, of course ;)

[Mirek]

Any interest from Opel ?

Opel is very very close to bankrupt in the moment...

[HaCo]

What are the pros and cons to register, what do the factory/team say yes to by registering, and does it cost anything ?

As it is a manufacture that registers (and not the team or driver itself), it is a big support to the clients of the manufacture. It makes it easier for the clients to find sponsors (because of the tv coverage) and for the manufacture, if the clients are fast enough, they get into the standings.

The only con is the money of course, it costs money.

Read this article, it's related: http://www.rallye-info.com/article.asp?sid=0&stid=7708

[Sulland]

As it is a manufacture that registers (and not the team or driver itself), it is a big support to the clients of the manufacture. It makes it easier for the clients to find sponsors (because of the tv coverage) and for the manufacture, if the clients are fast enough, they get into the standings.

The only con is the money of course, it costs money.

Read this article, it's related: http://www.rallye-info.com/article.asp?sid=0&stid=7708

How much money does it cost to register ?

[HaCo]

How much money does it cost to register ?

I understoot it is negotiated, so it depends on the manufacturer.

[Mirek]

Yes, it's up to negotiations. Of course most important players pay more than some with one car ;)

[Tom206wrc]

According to Turbomagazine today, "Dudu" is testing the VW Polo S2000 with René Georges, and would be expected(wish from René George at least)to run the TAC Rally(Belgium)with it... :)

The article says also that Dudu would switch to Skoda after, for Ypres...

Maybe an almost full IRC program for Duval in IRC :confused:

[wwbroe]

According to Turbomagazine today, "Dudu" is testing the VW Polo S2000 with René Georges, and would be expected(wish from René George at least)to run the TAC Rally(Belgium)with it... :)

The article says also that Dudu would switch to Skoda after, for Ypres...

Maybe an almost full IRC program for Duval in IRC :confused:

Hold your horses Tom, we are still far away of an almost complete program in IRC for Duval or RGRS. There are still a lot of "if"s in the article and they are just testing today in Amel (base that they use since several years) to see what Francois thinks of the Polo. Rene George wants to keep running with the Polo's and want to try to get also a factory Skoda, but nothing is decided about that. He asked for help at Belgian importer but with the actual crisis it is far from certain that they will do something to help RGRS.
Let's wait a little longer before we can actually say that Duval will do one or more rammy's in IRC. ;)
Rene George also said that in South-Africa they are now developing new model of Polo in S2000. :)

[Tom206wrc]

Quite strange...Peugeot seems more hurt than VAG by the crisis, therefore they still help Kronos in IRC :mark:

[Tom206wrc]

Yes http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=7991

http://www.autosport.cz/img/clanky/634083bf63fff17d773d66ace2a48232.jpg

He is thinking about three events in IRC. Maybe Acores, maybe Asturias...



Looks like Sousa is not happy with team at all :s

http://www.ralismadeira.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=414&Itemid=41

[katxal]

Looks like Sousa is not happy with team at all :s

http://www.ralismadeira.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=414&Itemid=41

and the team is not happy with sousa...

[Madeira]

and the team is not happy with sousa...
According Ralis.online Bernardo has signed by Procar and it's possible to see him in Azores rally and Rally Vinho Madeira driving the Punto...

[RS]

I think Abarth need to consider dropping Alen or running three cars in 2009 if they want to mount a serious manufacturers championship challenge. Unfortunately Abarth do not have any really strong privateers to rely upon like Peugeot do.

Prophetic words by myself in October last year? 2 rounds gone, 0 points scored.

I would like to see Alen stay, but with just Alen and Basso they do not stand a chance of taking the manufacturers title this year.

Hope to see more of Toni G, maybe Abarth can help with the bills?

[AndyRAC]

Prophetic words by myself in October last year? 2 rounds gone, 0 points scored.

I would like to see Alen stay, but with just Alen and Basso they do not stand a chance of taking the manufacturers title this year.

Hope to see more of Toni G, maybe Abarth can help with the bills?

Couldn't the National importers in the 'big' markets help with running other cars/drivers?
Guy Wilks hasn't got a drive, yet.

[Mirek]

The premiere of Corsa S2000 finaly happened!

Mayo Stages 2009

1. Elliot (Impreza WRC) 55:22
2. Maguire (Impreza WRC) +6
3. Barret (Impreza WRC) +2:15
4. MacHale (Corsa S2000) +2:23
5. Jennings (Evo 9) +3:10
6. McBride (Evo 8) +5:00
7. O'Mahony (Clio S1600) +5:19
8. Fitzmaurice (Evo 9) +6:09

http://www.crspics.com/2009/National09/MayoNat09/09-5CRS10433.jpg

[Tom206wrc]

Any chance to see the Corsa in IRC rounds then ???? :confused:

[PLuto]

Skoda Motorsport finally officially confirmed their start on Valasska Rally. Next plans are some events in czech championship, Acores, Russia and Barum.

http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=8077

http://www.autosport.cz/img/clanky/b76774154747aaa008cc3aaf5d60afb3.jpg

[prpr]

Looks like Sousa is not happy with team at all :s

http://www.ralismadeira.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=414&Itemid=41

Link does not work for me. What is the team?

[Tom206wrc]

Link does not work for me. What is the team?



Name of former team "Sport & You" name of new team "Procar" ;)

[PLuto]

Proton was testing in Sweet Lamb: http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=8085

http://www.autosport.cz/img/clanky/acb0bf1355c42765e28292092cddb57e.jpghttp://www.autosport.cz/img/clanky/1c4e664af5e800598f26c7ac19d3f4d7.jpg

[wotaguy]

i really hope guy gets a drive, as i believe he will be super fast , also donie o sullivan, from ireland, is driving car in west cork rally, with a hope to do future irc rounds :)

[TheFlyingTuga]

A Portuguese site, said that Proton may be in Azores Rally!

Cheers

[wwbroe]

A Portuguese site, said that Proton may be in Azores Rally!

Cheers

What site are we talking about? ;)

[Tom206wrc]

A Portuguese site, said that Proton may be in Azores Rally!

Cheers



And also VW with the Polo it seems ;)

[Luis Pacheco]

Let´s hope the organization can get budget to bring all this brands.

[WRC1]

Let´s hope the organization can get budget to bring all this brands.

why should the organisation need a budget to have this brands??

isn´t it the part of the teams/sponsors/drivers to enter a rally and pay the bills therefor??

[Luis Pacheco]

VW and Proton have a calendar to this year on IRC?
Why are this brands in contacts with the organization?

[Luis Pacheco]

Is official, Proton joins IRC. Now they could take points.

[TheFlyingTuga]

What site are we talking about? ;)

http://alojamentos19.com/~ralis/protonacore09.html

:)

[wwbroe]

http://alojamentos19.com/~ralis/protonacore09.html

:)

Thank you Flying Tuba ;)

[karlzoro]

Mm,

Proton in Acores :) would be very nice
and Duval in a Polo also...?

I know it is a little bit off topic here,
but my video's of Madeira & Ypres 2008 are online now:

Madeira 2008: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIhMcw8NS08

Ypres 2008: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpNg4F8oEY0

you can even choose for "HQ" for the vids what gives little beter quality...

[PLuto]

Freddy Loix is changing his codriver due to voice problems of Isidoor Smets.

http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=8133

[RS]

Duval is still aiming for 2-3 IRC events in a Fabia with Rene Georges. I think this would be an awesome combination for tarmac rounds :)

http://www.rallye-info.com/article.asp?sid=0&stid=7784

[GTA]

Duval is still aiming for 2-3 IRC events in a Fabia with Rene Georges. I think this would be an awesome combination for tarmac rounds :)

http://www.rallye-info.com/article.asp?sid=0&stid=7784

Not only on Tarmac...,,,, ;) ......

[PLuto]

And I hope not only 2-3 IRC events :)

[Mirek]

GTA: Is the programme already secured?

[Sulland]

GTA: Will you run Polo and Fabia in paralell in the team ?

[HaCo]

LOL, poor GTA with all the questions fired at him, only putting one line here in the forum... :)

I hope we will see duval in a lot of outings and I hope we'll see some skoda in Ypres this year!

[Sulland]

LOL, poor GTA with all the questions fired at him, only putting one line here in the forum... :)

I hope we will see duval in a lot of outings and I hope we'll see some skoda in Ypres this year!

That is what is so cool with GTA, that we have one here that actually know what he is talking about, and not like the rest of us, using reports, rumors and hearsay. We need more team managers that dear to actually post, since I think more of them are reading......

[HaCo]

I totally agree Sulland!

[Donney]

Yep :up: that'd be great.

[Karbonyl]

Still no news about Subaru entering manufacturer competition of IRC?

[Mirek]

Andreas Waldherr should do Ypres and Barum in his new Polo S2000 (ex-Casier 08) :)

[wwbroe]

]Andreas Waldherr should do Ypres and Barum in his new Polo S2000 (ex-Casier 08) :)

Great news Mirek. :) On the other hand Duval was not at press conference for TAC rally this evening, so i guess it is not sure he will drive there. :(

[RS]

I think Duval would get on with this car very well :)

http://www.stream.cz/video/10/273036-vysoke-pole

[Madeira]

Not to much to tell you about Rally Vinho Madeira 09 until now, but it looks Rossetti should be one of the Fiat boys in this race according the official website!

[CWJ]

Baumschlager was testing BRR Skoda

http://www.rallye-magazin.de/r/om/galerien/2009/brr-skoda-fabia/index.html

[PLuto]

Not to much to tell you about Rally Vinho Madeira 09 until now, but it looks Rossetti should be one of the Fiat boys in this race according the official website!

Yes, Luca will do Madeira.

[HaCo]

Interesting news from GTA's team:
http://www.autonews-magazine.com/blog/?p=4381

So a skoda is ordered for RGRS!

[RS]

Interesting news from GTA's team:
http://www.autonews-magazine.com/blog/?p=4381

So a skoda is ordered for RGRS!

Aha, so RGRS's Fabia will be available for Ypres and Barum, no prizes for guessing who will get that drive :)

[PLuto]

Aha, so RGRS's Fabia will be available for Ypres and Barum, no prizes for guessing who will get that drive :)

Patrick Snijers? ;)

[urabus-denoS2000]

I know it's not possible but imagine the Fabia in Bastos colors.... :s mokin: :D :eek: :D

[Sulland]

Yes, I see Skoda has managed to finish 2 more cars, and now have 5 cars still alive.

Who will get to buy the 2 Monte cars, is it 1 for BRR and 1 for RGRS, or ?

http://www.s2000rally.com/car-list.php?car=7&team=&plate=&year=&bt-search=Search

[GTA]

No need to speculate of how what or where and when... soon all information will be clear and more important... it has to be confirmed.!.... ;)

[Sulland]

So 2 cars for you, is that what you just said !! :p

[RS]

Yes, I see Skoda has managed to finish 2 more cars, and now have 5 cars still alive.

Who will get to buy the 2 Monte cars, is it 1 for BRR and 1 for RGRS, or ?

http://www.s2000rally.com/car-list.php?car=7&team=&plate=&year=&bt-search=Search

I think BRR's second car was Fabia #9: Two Monte cars, one test car, two new cars (Valasska), two for BRR, one to Longhi in Italy, one destroyed.

[urabus-denoS2000]

SJJ and Ragnotti are developing the Dacia Sandero S2000 ;)

[[Madeira-Rally]]

SJJ and Ragnotti are developing the Dacia Sandero S2000 ;)

April 1st :s mokin: :rolleyes:

[Tom206wrc]

Peugeot-Sport is entering IRC in 2WD category with Denis Millet and the new 207 RC R3T(on the 7 european rounds, starting with Açores) !!! :) :)

[Tom206wrc]

Another interesting program for a french driver, Julien Maurin will drive all the remaining IRC european rallies in an S2000(starting with a Polo) ;)

[Mirek]

Denis Millet will do IRC 2WD Cup in 207 R3T since Acores according to http://www.rallyonline.pl/index.php?1&modex=pnews&&s=21395

[Wim_Impreza]

Another interesting program for a french driver, Julien Maurin will drive all the remaining IRC european rallies in an S2000(starting with a Polo) ;)

Are you sure? I have read an article that he finds Ypres Rally to difficult.

[Tom206wrc]

Are you sure? I have read an article that he finds Ypres Rally to difficult.



You right, he will drive only Açores, Madeira, Asturias, Sanremo and RAC... :mark:

[Madeira]

]Denis Millet will do IRC 2WD Cup in 207 R3T since Acores according to http://www.rallyonline.pl/index.php?1&modex=pnews&&s=21395

Tom, what can you tell us about Denis Millet?

[Mirek]

AFAIK he's 206 Cup winner.

[Tom206wrc]

Tom, what can you tell us about Denis Millet?



2008 206 cup winner in France... ;)

He's especially good on gravel(but not bad at all on tarmac) and ran three rallies with his new car(207 R3T)in France(best result was 17th at Rallye Pays
du Gier a week ago, this past week-end he finished 19th overall - 5th 2wd -at Rallye terre de Provence after a puncture on day one of event)...

[PLuto]

Plans of Rene Georges in IRC 2009 - http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=8278

http://www.autosport.cz/img/clanky/2fbe314468d79345b23ca4eb281598f6.jpg

[HaCo]

Crazy you guys can post these messages faster than any belgian website... Maybe a short translation possible?

[wwbroe]

Basically it says that Maurin will drive with the Polo in Açores and after that he will change to Skoda Fabia for a few more IRC events this year. Further it is Jack Dekeyser comfirming that the latest version of the Polo S2000 will be in Açores, Ieper, Madeira, Barum, Asturias and San Remo with different drivers, among them Austrian Andreass Waldherr. ;)

[PLuto]

Thank you wwbroe for translation. But in fact there is written that Maurin would change to Fabia. There is confirmation that Polo will be on that events and there is also possibility for another car on that race with other driver, for example Waldherr.

[Ouninpohja]

HaCo,

You should visit the good belgian websites ;)

It was online since 30/03 on this one

http://www.autonews-magazine.com/blog/?p=4381

Pluto, you make a really good job with you site :)

[PLuto]

But it is different article. That on Autonews is about Maurin (czech version here: http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=8216), this is brand new about plans of Rene Georges. But of course, there is lot of informations, which are very similar or same.

[teufel]

Hungarian driver Janos Toth will participate this year probably ony Barum and 2 national events.

[Mirek]

Video test Maurin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3pUT41YEWM&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eforum%2Dauto%2Ecom%2Fsport %2Dauto%2Ftheme40%2Fsujet378905%2D175%2Ehtm&feature=player_embedded

[GTA]

But it is different article. That on Autonews is about Maurin (czech version here: http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=8216), this is brand new about plans of Rene Georges. But of course, there is lot of informations, which are very similar or same.

if you read them well then the puzzle is complete.... :)

we start IRC in Acores with the Polo S2000 and Julien Maurin, then we plan to add at least one extra car ( VW or..?... ) to the other events... if the budgets get complete as usual...

[alleskids]

news from the Vinho Madeira rally (30 july-1 august). Very intersting names on the wish list so far.

Madeira Wine Rally with names
The team of Club Sports Madeira, responsible for organizing the Madeira Wine Rally, has revealed some of the changes to be made on what will be the 50th edition of the event.
The biggest concerns recognitions will be mounted as a GPS system in cars for this purpose to control the number of passes by timed sections. In addition, letters will be delivered to the competitors which will record the occasions on which are the layout of the classifications.

They are also known some of the names that, in principle, discuss the first positions of the general classification. The Abarth team will align Giandomenico Basso and Luca Rossetti, the island will lead to the Kronos Nicolas Vouilloz, Freddy Loix, Kris Meek and Patrick Snijers Skoda will be represented by Jan Kopecky, Juho Haninen, Enrique Garcia Ojeda and Piero Longhi. Among those who compete in Europe there are Michal Solowow, Luca Betti, Corrado Fontana and Renato Travaglia.
Several are still pilots who may be in the seventh test of IRC. The organization has been contacted by Armindo Araújo, François Duval you want to be behind the wheel of an Abarth Punto S2000 and Patrick Sandell in his usual Skoda Fabia 2000.

[PLuto]

It is Madeira. You cannot believe their press conferences ;)

[Mirek]

Yes, this is mostly veeeeery unlikely...

[FAlonso]

True that. But this year I think the organizers are indeed trying to come up with something a bit more special since the rally will be celebrating its 50th edition (25 of those at the highest level in the ERC). I believe we can truly expect a few surprises from this years entry list. Let´s wait and see.

[Mirek]

Gareth MacHale should do Ypres and four other IRC events in Corsa S2000.

[Madeira]

It is Madeira. You cannot believe their press conferences ;)

Pluto, don´t be stupid. Do you have an idea how many drivers contact organizers every year??. People of Madeira are a decent people!!!!

[GTA]

news from the Vinho Madeira rally (30 july-1 august). Very intersting names on the wish list so far.

Madeira Wine Rally with names
The team of Club Sports Madeira, responsible for organizing the Madeira Wine Rally, has revealed some of the changes to be made on what will be the 50th edition of the event.
The biggest concerns recognitions will be mounted as a GPS system in cars for this purpose to control the number of passes by timed sections. In addition, letters will be delivered to the competitors which will record the occasions on which are the layout of the classifications.

They are also known some of the names that, in principle, discuss the first positions of the general classification. The Abarth team will align Giandomenico Basso and Luca Rossetti, the island will lead to the Kronos Nicolas Vouilloz, Freddy Loix, Kris Meek and Patrick Snijers Skoda will be represented by Jan Kopecky, Juho Haninen, Enrique Garcia Ojeda and Piero Longhi. Among those who compete in Europe there are Michal Solowow, Luca Betti, Corrado Fontana and Renato Travaglia.
Several are still pilots who may be in the seventh test of IRC. The organization has been contacted by Armindo Araújo, François Duval you want to be behind the wheel of an Abarth Punto S2000 and Patrick Sandell in his usual Skoda Fabia 2000.

...so NO Volkswagen S2000 in Madeira this year..?. Hmmm, must check my calendar then.. :) ... its better to wait and see the entry list, because like this we can also add many WRC drivers to the list...( like Gronholm, Sohlberg, etc, etc..)...

[Wim_Impreza]

I agree with PLuto. It is very unliky Snijers will take part in this rally, he has a very busy season with the whole Belgian Rally Championship, the whole French Gravel Rally Championship, the Hellendoorn Rally and one or more rallysprints. The week before Madeira, there is Rallye Terre de Langres so it is almost impossible Snijers drives Madeira.

Sandell drives in Neste Oil Rally Finland that weekend.

[wwbroe]

According to this article, Prodrive is planning a S2000 project. Due to that they have negotiations with three manufacturers of wich two are Azian. It is said that they might be working together with Proton. Wait and see. ;)

http://www.rallye-magazin.de/top/topnews/d16/d/2009/04/13/prodrive-plant-s2000/index.html

[RS]

news from the Vinho Madeira rally (30 july-1 august). They are also known some of the names that, in principle, discuss the first positions of the general classification. The Abarth team will align Giandomenico Basso and Luca Rossetti,

So according to this, Abarth will dump Alen for asphalt events? Probably a good idea...

[claudio]

alleskids where do you get that information?

Snijers won the rally twice, so he may be a special guest...

Sandel is very unlikely, but he can chose be out of Finland

[alleskids]

http://autosport.aeiou.pt/gen.pl?p=stories&op=view&fokey=as.stories/69452

[PLuto]

Pluto, don´t be stupid. Do you have an idea how many drivers contact organizers every year??. People of Madeira are a decent people!!!!

I dont have anything against people in Madeira. I love that island, I love that rally and I would like to be there this year. But every year, at press conference are said lot of names, which are not participating there (and from history I know they told there names, which never contacted organisers). Thats why I dont believe their press conferences...

[claudio]

Thanks alleskids

GTA:
"...so NO Volkswagen S2000 in Madeira this year..?. Hmmm, must check my calendar then.. :) ... its better to wait and see the entry list, because like this we can also add many WRC drivers to the list...( like Gronholm, Sohlberg, etc, etc..)..."

Volkswagen will participate, as you know

Volkswagen will participate in RVM Volkswagen will participate in the Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) 2009 by Rene Georges Rally Sport, which will place a Volkswagen Polo Super 2000 in the hands of Julien Maurin, famous French driver.
As the Madeira Wine Rally is one of the most popular for IRC competition, the French pilot would be to participate in this year RVM.
One of the reason of interest RVM 2009, edition that marks the 50th anniversary and which will be attended the best pilots of the IRC, such as Julien Maurin (VW Polo S2000).
http://www.ralivm.com/news/newsDetails.cfm?nid=557

[Mirek]

Claudio, GTA is from RGRS, he was just sarcastic... ;)

[claudio]

Ok Mirek Fric [Cze]

[GTA]

sorry Guys.. :) ...

[wwbroe]

According to this article in Auto Hebdo, Alexandre Bengué has been involved in lots of testing of the Corsa S2000 in Ireland. The next step would be his participation in some asfaltrounds of the IRC, starting in Ypres. He still needs some budget tough, so let's wait and see. ;)

http://www.autohebdo.fr/rallye/irc/breve-26-2-546/160409-alex-bengue-avec-l-opel-en-irc

[noel157]

According to this article in Auto Hebdo, Alexandre Bengué has been involved in lots of testing of the Corsa S2000 in Ireland. The next step would be his participation in some asfaltrounds of the IRC, starting in Ypres. He still needs some budget tough, so let's wait and see. ;)

http://www.autohebdo.fr/rallye/irc/breve-26-2-546/160409-alex-bengue-avec-l-opel-en-irc

Think it's says testing in Wales ( Pays de Galles).
Hope Alex can get a budget together, a very talented driver on asphalt.

[wwbroe]

Think it's says testing in Wales ( Pays de Galles).
Hope Alex can get a budget together, a very talented driver on asphalt.

Yes, you are right ofcourse, what was i thinking? :D

[PLuto]

Conrad Rautenbach will do not only Acores, but also other 3 events in IRC - http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=8417

[wwbroe]

Today was start of entries for BF Goodrich driver for Ypres Rally. From today untill 22th of may, everybody except last year's winner Snijers can enter the contest. From all entries a selection of five pilots will be made by Kronos and BF. A group of journalists will choose the winner on 29 th of may. ;)

[noel157]

Today was start of entries for BF Goodrich driver for Ypres Rally. From today untill 22th of may, everybody except last year's winner Snijers can enter the contest. From all entries a selection of five pilots will be made by Kronos and BF. A group of journalists will choose the winner on 29 th of may. ;)

Dudu? Or is he already confirmed with a RG run Fabia?

[wwbroe]

Dudu? Or is he already confirmed with a RG run Fabia?

He isn't comfirmed yet with anything. He might entry in the trophy, but we will see who comes out as a winner. ;)

[Tom206wrc]

Today was start of entries for BF Goodrich driver for Ypres Rally. From today untill 22th of may, everybody except last year's winner Snijers can enter the contest. From all entries a selection of five pilots will be made by Kronos and BF. A group of journalists will choose the winner on 29 th of may. ;)



I already created a thread for the BFGoodrich drivers...you could have written the news in it :p : ;)

[wwbroe]

I already created a thread for the BFGoodrich drivers...you could have written the news in it :p : ;)

Sorry for that Tom, i didn't see it. :D

Edit: i have put it in right thread now too.

[c4]

MSD confirm five round programme for Bengue in the Corsa

http://www.rallybuzz.com/bengue-corsa-s2000-irc/

[dcr22B]

MSD confirm five round programme for Bengue in the Corsa

http://www.rallybuzz.com/bengue-corsa-s2000-irc/

Good move by MSD, Bengue is very underrated.

That clears GMac to do Donegal so.

[Tom206wrc]

Bengué is indeed a very talented driver on both surfaces(tarmac and gravel, although he didn't run on gravel since long time now)...but if the car isn't good, hre won't be able to do miracles at the wheels !!!

So let's hope the Corsa is a car that will allow Alex(and Caro his girlfriend/codriver)to express his talent :mark:

[wwbroe]

Anyhow, i think it is great that another brand (Opel) is coming to try and compete against the usual other manufacturers. Hope they can set some good results, no matter with what driver at the steering wheel. :D

[RS]

MSD confirm five round programme for Bengue in the Corsa

http://www.rallybuzz.com/bengue-corsa-s2000-irc/

I wonder whether Opel/MSD will register this year or just use their programme for testing purposes? I hope that they will so that we can see them on tv!

[Sulland]

I wonder whether Opel/MSD will register this year or just use their programme for testing purposes? I hope that they will so that we can see them on tv!

Opel will be sold to Canada, to Magna Internasjonal, so lets see what the new company chooses to do. All Canadians pls start the work to convince them that rally is a perfect way to improve the sales of cars !

[Tom206wrc]

We just escaped from seeing an Opel Corsa being a "dressed" Grande Punto(if Marchione had bought Opel) :p :

[Luis Pacheco]

Peugeot Portugal is trying to put Bruno Magalhães and Alexandre Camacho racing at five tarmac IRC events next year.

http://www.motoresmagazine.com.pt/noticia.php?ID=295

[Tom206wrc]

I hope they will succeed to find budget/sponsors...that would be fantastic :)

[alleskids]

Andrea Mikkelsen has kicked out Alex Benguein the Hancook Opel Corsa S2000. Mikkelsen will now do Barum, Spain, Sanremo and Scotland

[Mirek]

I would not say he kicked Alex out cause MSD was searching for some driver for Barum already before they started negotiations with Mikkelsen. In my opinion there is some another reason why Bengue not...

[alleskids]

Just befote Ypres MSD and Hancook said they would do the 5 rallies wit Bengue. Do you know why they left Bengue out ,or is it that he is too old and that a young gun like Mikkelsen is perfect for a long term project ?!

[pucky54]

May be its because he went off several times on the first stage in Ypres

[Buzz Lightyear]

May be its because he went off several times on the first stage in Ypres

Cause there was engine oil on his tyres..

[Mirek]

And on windscreen as well. It wasn't driver's mistake.

[teufel]

]And on windscreen as well. It wasn't driver's mistake.

It soundz really bad... and after that they kick him out?

[Mirek]

I don't know why Bengue doesn't continue.

[Pinto]

well if you have oil on the windscreen unless your blind it no excuse anyway Mikkelsen is more marketable and a damm good driver,and maybe the mchales one of the main backers in this car had a hand in it after all they would know Mikkelsen fairly well from his time in the irish tarmac championship

[Mirek]

Believe me there is no connection between Bengue's end and Mikkelsen's start. I'd say Mikkelsen was last minute solution.

[Pinto]

maybe so but i would say bengue incident got him the chop the backers would not be best pleased with it

[Sulland]

What do we know about how quick the Corsa is, if compared to a 207 for instance ?

[RS]

What do we know about how quick the Corsa is, if compared to a 207 for instance ?

Not very I would say. Maybe Yacco weren't too pleased about their oil falling out of the Corsa's engine bay. I doubt Mikelssen is quicker than Bengue on asphalt, but maybe they can take their money to a different team? It would be nice to see Bengue in IRC.