Wrc Rally Australia 2011

[Icetower]

I havn't attended a rally before but as it is nearby was going to head up to the state forest and take a look at the Welshes stage from the adjacent state forest with a mate. I was expecting a similar setup to the NW200 where you can purchase grandstand seating or just find yourself a spot around the track. Looking on the net however it looks like they want you to fork out a small fortune to view from only a couple of select locations. I understand why you cannot trek onto private property to view the rally, but so long as you're in a safe location surely they cant stop you viewing from public land (state forests/national parks) can they? The roads are open up to the track area according to the rta. Are we not allowed to park and walk into the forest?

[sollitt]

Though Paddon may choose to secure points and/or the title and let brendo and nathan battle for the win. I think there's always going to be an element of this when you're in Hayden's position whether you set out on that path or not.

[GigiGalliNo1]

Oh crap.... dunno wat stages I'm going to yet.... haha and I'm heading to Coffs Harbour tomorrow!

[WRCfan]

Go to the stages with gravel and trees Matt.

[GigiGalliNo1]

har har har

you so funny WRCfan(ny)

[Dingardo]

I'll just get this in here now.. the pics I take at Rally Aus will be uploaded to my gallery at Rally Photographs | Rally Australia 2011 (http://gallery.dingardo.geek.nz/rally-australia-2011/)

Apparently its meant to rain on Friday.. that will be fun!

[GigiGalliNo1]

RAIN!

[bluuford]

I'll just get this in here now.. the pics I take at Rally Aus will be uploaded to my gallery at Rally Photographs | Rally Australia 2011 (http://gallery.dingardo.geek.nz/rally-australia-2011/)

Apparently its meant to rain on Friday.. that will be fun!
Looks like broken steering for this Citroen :-P
Rally Photographs | Rally Australia 2011 | 2011-09-06-16.34.00 (http://gallery.dingardo.geek.nz/rally-australia-2011/2011-09-06-16.34.00.jpg.php)

[GigiGalliNo1]

Haha!

[Voice of Rally]

Hi Guys,

I’ve been out to have a look at the stages for Rally Australia and here’s my preview video. Stages really are awesome and we should be in for a cracking weekend.

Colin Clark previews Rally Australia 2011 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gnl9aabiYiw)

[Barreis]

Nice video.

[igi]

Thanks for the video

[WRCfan]

Cheers for the video Colin! Bring on Day 1!

[Rallyper]

OK! I´ve been out travelling and came home half and hour ago. Missed the stop-time of pickém by about five minutes.

Here´s my pick anyway (hope some moderator can put it in, because I havebeen in all the rounds before and dont want to miss this one either:

1) Hirvonen 2) Ogier 3) Latvala 4) Loeb 5) henning 6) Petter S 7) Raikkonen 8) Novikov


Please.... :(

[tolis]

SD times so far: Shakedown results|Latest Posts in VM-Motorsport Blog - (http://wrc.vm-motorsport.com/Blog/tabid/65/PostID/54/Shakedown-results.aspx)

[Zeakiwi]

Did Novikov have a problem, 1 time only ?

[GigiGalliNo1]

In Sydney now on my way to Coffs Harbour in few hours for SS1 tonight! Missed shakedown and autograph show but still excited!

[Dingardo]

Well Novikovs car came past on the back of a towtruck.. with the front bumper missing. Did look like the sump had been collected. Wasn't any other damage.

[Dingardo]

Rally Australia 2011 - Shakedown - Sebastien Loeb - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTl7TAPO0tg)
Loeb on the Shakedown stage

[Dingardo]

hmm cant edit post..

Rally Australia 2011 - Shakedown - Daniel Oliveira - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=potMXQmaEp4)

Also I have some pics up now.. Rally Photographs | Shakedown (http://gallery.dingardo.geek.nz/rally-australia-2011/shakedown/)

[Terezka]

Shakedown results

http://www.rallyaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/RallyAustralia2011ShakedownResults.pdf

[GigiGalliNo1]

Missed autograph show but at SSS now... Raining weather rght now and seems it will continue tonight!

[Jafry]

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2011/924/924_rally_australia_2011_d06dae2abf.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2011/924/924_rally_australia_2011_772f9ab900.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2011/924/924_rally_australia_2011_0a1791ce3d.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2011/924/924_rally_australia_2011_e4632cdb76.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2011/924/924_rally_australia_2011_6ff1323cee.jpg

More photos from shakedown of Rally Australia HERE (http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=924&fseason=2011)

[Dingardo]

Missed autograph show but at SSS now... Raining weather rght now and seems it will continue tonight!

Its okay Matt.. i grabbed a couple of extra posters for you :P

Right.. heading off to the SSS now. Rain stay away please! Or at least rain now before I get to the stage.

[HarriK]

Any online streams from first SS?

[6789]

Novikov off right infront of us. Clipped an inside bank ad then broke the steering arm. Which then lead him straight into a big gum stump.

[Raini]

Novikov off right infront of us. Clipped an inside bank ad then broke the steering arm. Which then lead him straight into a big gum stump.

At SS1?

[Datto1600]

SS1 hasen't started yet. I think he means shakedown.

[Rally Hokkaido]

Rally has started!

[MR666]

Why is rally radio playing songs?

[Datto1600]

Why is rally radio playing songs?

Good question..

[Rally Hokkaido]

Harry Hunt leading the rally in his DS3 (R3)!

[MR666]

Good question..

I know the start is wrc cars last but if they are there why not talk to every one, could only be good for the sport.

[Hartusvuori]

Harry Hunt leading the rally in his DS3 (R3)!

Print screen! :-)

[focus206]

wow Hunt in 1st position ahead of various Group N cars! :eek:

[Mirek]

Is the superspecial on asphalt or gravel?

[Rally Hokkaido]

It's on gravel and Michael K has just set fastest PWRC time

Edit: sorry it's on tarmac

[HarriK]

How is these ss1 and ss2 driven because there is now times also in SS2 and it supposed to be same stage?

[Hartusvuori]

How is these ss1 and ss2 driven because there is now times also in SS2 and it supposed to be same stage?

Could they use something similar to FRC Hämeenlinna with first 20 something cars going through SS1 and then they coming back to start and stage continues with every other car being SS1 and every other SS2? Good for spectators, I think.

[Rally Hokkaido]

How is these ss1 and ss2 driven because there is now times also in SS2 and it supposed to be same stage?

This is normal procedure when there are two passes of a SSS. The Organisers mix up first time cars with second pass cars to keep things running smoothly and yes it is good for the spectators

[HarriK]

Thanks!

[r199]

@mirek, The ss today is on tarmac and the cars are on gravel tires

[Rally Hokkaido]

And Harry Hunt jumps back in to the rally lead!

[Mirek]

How is these ss1 and ss2 driven because there is now times also in SS2 and it supposed to be same stage?

I think it's to save time of the crews. Now they have two runs in 15 minutes. Otherwise they would be there for much longer time.


@mirek, The ss today is on tarmac and the cars are on gravel tires

Thanks

[GigiGalliNo1]

I'm on stage and we have no idea what order everyone is going in..... All WRC cars have gone throgh... Will there e another loop of them?

[tolis]

I'm on stage and we have no idea what order everyone is going in..... All WRC cars have gone throgh... Will there e another loop of them?
Yes.
29 crews started. Kimi Raikkonen and Mick Harding are the non starters.

[focus206]

Best time for Ogier on SS1, and yes, there will be another loop (SS2)

[GigiGalliNo1]

That R3 DS3 is awesome in the first stage! Seemed somuch faster and louder then the PWRC cars!!

[GigiGalliNo1]

The super special stage is a load of bull. People have to wait half hour to cross the track, there is at least a kilometer to walk to get to a few good corners to photograph and for spectators to get To the "grandstands"!!!

[Barreis]

Real action starts tommorow.

[Dingardo]

The super special stage is a load of bull. People have to wait half hour to cross the track, there is at least a kilometer to walk to get to a few good corners to photograph and for spectators to get To the "grandstands"!!!

yeah it was stupid.. i was stuck on the wrong side of the road, and as a result I couldnt take any pictures as it was the wrong side for lighting!
That and I had to park like 3km away from the SSS as the roads were all closed for like 4 blocks before the jetty.

I think I will just go and have dinner the next two nights. SSS is not worth it.

I actually wonder what the drivers think of it.. As they are coming down to the tight twisty bit at the southern end, if you are car 2 or 3, then you blinded turning into the right hander with the car infronts headlamps. You could clearly see some drivers braking more than usual or taking two bites into the corner because they just couldn't see.

[HarriK]

What is starting order for tomorrow?

[MR666]

What is starting order for tomorrow?

World Rally Championship - Results - Rally Australia (http://www.wrc.com/results/2011/rally-australia/start-lists/)

[AndyRAC]

Wilson praises Rally Australia route - WRC news - AUTOSPORT.com (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/94299)

We've got it all wrong - it's a good route, and Rally. After all Wilson said so..... ;)

[Barreis]

He must say something.

[GigiGalliNo1]

http://s1.proxy04.twitpic.com/photos/large/392686176.jpg

[Datto1600]

Well a few of us on here told you to save your money and go to NZ next year! :D

[GigiGalliNo1]

haha, i'm happy so far, but even for media to access the SSS you have to walk for ever! Tomorrow will be a test on stages...

[Datto1600]

I'm sure it will be a great rally with the media pass, its people with normal tickets I'm worried about! :D

Have fun tomorrow!!!

[GigiGalliNo1]

I know :(

[N.O.T]

the rally is underway...LOL i found that by accident

[GigiGalliNo1]

All fun and games at start of WRC (http://handbrakeshairpins.wordpress.com/2011/09/08/all-fun-and-games-at-start-of-wrcs-rally-australia/)

[Barreis]

Nice photos.

[N.O.T]

so we have about 1 hour until the rally starts...right ??

[tolis]

Right NOT, 36 minutes!

[focus206]

1 stage and then goodnight... damn you Australia, why you have to be on the other side of the world??? :D

[danon]

popcorn anybody...

[tolis]

The action has started!!!

[Mintexmemory]

Fruit tea for me, Cmon JML

[danon]

what... Latvala

[N.O.T]

Problems for Latvala already.... :(

[danon]

Ogie too... ?

[N.O.T]

Ogier is a smart person....

[focus206]

:rolleyes: and here we go again... what happened to Jari-Matti?

[danon]

But not a robot ;)

[tolis]

Spin for JML...

[N.O.T]

no need to be a robot...just a risk free run now.

[danon]

a spin

[N.O.T]

Latvala on the pace...probably a missed junction or a spin

[Mintexmemory]

:rolleyes: and here we go again... what happened to Jari-Matti?
Spin and lost bumper but not affected badly, now Mikko damaged

[focus206]

oh, a spin... well, at least the Fiesta isn't already in pieces.

[N.O.T]

I feel sorry for the ford drivers...nothing they can do apart from being memebrs of the 5 year plan sposorship fund....

[danon]

Better than audience.

[N.O.T]

Latvala losing a lot near the end....

[N.O.T]

a bit of a damaged steering after an off....

[mousti]

Maybe I need to go to bed, Citroën will win :D

[danon]

Not yet, not yet ;)

[N.O.T]

Rain overnight so not a big loss from the front drivers...nice.

[focus206]

Block and Ketomaki stopped on the stage...

[danon]

A kangaroo may jump out and get in the way of anybody at any time... you never know.

[focus206]

Problems for Van Merksteijn Jr too, he lost 1 minute but he restarted...

[N.O.T]

Someone must inform mr Block that rallying is not one of those videos he does to please his 14 year old mentally deficient fans where he goes through a corner 5 times before he gets it right....

all the money he spends could go in his shoe company or to get a chin transplant even.

[mousti]

The Kangaroo will get in the way of Hirvonen :) . For Wilson that will not be a problem he drives so slow he will easily brake for the Kangaroo and let it past by :) .

[makinen_fan]

impressive time by Qassimi... 2 min behond already :P

[Barreis]

Gentleman drivers are so slow.

[focus206]

And probably this was likely the last chanche for Block to get some points, since the WRC cars were quite few in this rally, but... oh well.

[N.O.T]

Gentleman drivers are so slow.

as long as we see more wrc in the stages are ok... after all rallying started as a gentleman sport...

[danon]

The Kangaroo will get in the way of Hirvonen :) . For Wilson that will not be a problem he drives so slow he will easily brake for the Kangaroo and let it past by :) .

Stumps enough for everybody, no rush in ;)

[xavier]

A kangaroo may jump out and get in the way of anybody at any time... you never know.

I am sure that if you ask here, you will be told that kangaroos are on Citroen payroll and are only allow to jump in front of non French driver or car.

PS: Kangaroo were convinced to work for Citroen, because Citroen promised them they will spike the French Rugby team food in the event they have to face Australia (which prove that Kangaroo are not very smart: Australia does not need that to beat France in Rugby)

[focus206]

Ok, going to bed. Hope to see the 2 Fiesta still in the classification when I wake up :rolleyes:

[danon]

I am sure that if you ask here, you will be told that kangaroos are on Citroen payroll and are only allow to jump in front of non French driver or car.

PS: Kangaroo were convinced to work for Citroen, because Citroen promised them they will spike the French Rugby team food in the event they have to face Australia (which prove that Kangaroo are not very smart: Australia does not need that to beat France in Rugby)

Great sense of humor, mate... :bounce:

[N.O.T]

I am sure that if you ask here, you will be told that kangaroos are on Citroen payroll and are only allow to jump in front of non French driver or car.

PS: Kangaroo were convinced to work for Citroen, because Citroen promised them they will spike the French Rugby team food in the event they have to face Australia (which prove that Kangaroo are not very smart: Australia does not need that to beat France in Rugby)

i think the kangaroos also have french passports otherwise you are not allowed in the citroen team....

the things those haters say are very close to rasism... but what do i know ??

[danon]

What... Loeb

[mousti]

Loeb is off. Does miracles happen :O

Colin Clark made me awake :eek:

Maybe a Kangaroo then Danon jinxed him :D

[Mintexmemory]

i think the kangaroos also have french passports otherwise you are not allowed in the citroen team....

the things those haters say are very close to rasism... but what do i know ?? Xenophobia and racism are 2 entirely different things ;-)

[N.O.T]

we might have a new leader in the championship is the car cannot continue...hope they are ok.

[N.O.T]

Xenophobia and racism are 2 entirely different things ;-)

but 90% of the times one leads to other...

[xavier]

LOL, Loeb maybe off and Rally radio is going to music!!

[Mintexmemory]

but 90% of the times one leads to other...
Sadly true

[danon]

But what a tune, huh... ;)

[mousti]

Loeb rolled, they're okay..

[N.O.T]

31 minutes of penalties for Loeb if he cannot continue.....

[Mintexmemory]

Expect a sudden engine performance improvement for Petter after service ;)

[N.O.T]

I think its time for me to return to Rally GB this year after 7 years.....

[danon]

Both drivers are OK! That is the most important. I hope they'll get back on track.

[N.O.T]

Solberg will clean the roads tommorow and probably on sunday too....

[Bobcat]

"Loeb has rolled 1.3 kilometres into SS4 - Brooklana 1 - both crew OK but this could be have massive impact as the Frenchman searches for his 8th consecutive World Title!"

[Camelopard]

Seems you are confusing the Australian Ruby Union team which are the Wallabies with the Australian Rugby League Team which are the Kangaroos!!!!!!!!!

For your info it is the Wallabies that are playing in the current Rugby Union World Cup and we don't have to worry about spiking any one's food in either Rugby code, you must be thinking of the South Africans in 1995 Rugby Union World Cup.


(all said with the tongue firmly planted in ones cheek (Tongue-in-cheek - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tongue-in-cheek)) :) :) :) :) :p :

[N.O.T]

Loeb has rolled 1.3 kilometres into SS4 - Brooklana 1 - both crew OK but this could be have massive impact as the Frenchman searches for his 8th consecutive World Title!

we might have a new leader if Ogier wins and Loeb doesn't take any points from the rally and the power stage.

[Camelopard]

I am sure that if you ask here, you will be told that kangaroos are on Citroen payroll and are only allow to jump in front of non French driver or car.

PS: Kangaroo were convinced to work for Citroen, because Citroen promised them they will spike the French Rugby team food in the event they have to face Australia (which prove that Kangaroo are not very smart: Australia does not need that to beat France in Rugby)

Seems you are confusing the Australian Rugby Union team which are the Wallabies with the Australian Rugby League Team which are the Kangaroos!!!!!!!!!

For your information it is the Wallabies that are playing in the current Rugby Union World Cup in New Zealand and we don't have to worry about spiking any one's food in either Rugby code, you must be thinking of the South Africans in 1995 Rugby Union World Cup.


(all said with the tongue firmly planted in ones cheek (Tongue-in-cheek - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tongue-in-cheek)) :) :) :) :) :p :

[N.O.T]

And i really wonder how Citoren will handle the situation after australia....because that result also jeopardises their manufacturers title in a way....if of course all go normal from now on in the rally.

[Bobcat]

World Rally Championship - News - BREAKING NEWS: Loeb crashes in Australia (http://www.wrc.com/news/breaking-news-loeb-crashes-in-australia/?fid=15328)

[Camelopard]

Expect a sudden engine performance improvement for Petter after service ;)


May have already happened, judging by his time on SS 4, perhaps they can do it on the fly! (Refer to 'tongue in cheek' as stated in a previous post!)

[N.O.T]

well time for me to go to bed... its 4:42 here....

[danon]

What... Petter

[danon]

A spin again.

[danon]

It's getting more and more excited in Australia...

[GigiGalliNo1]

Wow, finding out Loeb rolled with no mobile service and eating lunch!! Water splash on SS3 was epic!

[GigiGalliNo1]

Where is Ken block!?

[WRCfan]

Hope you got at least one photo of Loeb Mr Jelonek!

[Plan9]

I wonder what Citroen will do is Loeb cannot restart? Could it be an Ogier championship after all?

[GigiGalliNo1]

Yes I got a few great shots of The Loeb but here is one from the water splash not long ago

http://s1.proxy04.twitpic.com/photos/large/393172870.jpg

It's raining still out here at the stages, everyone's gone service so expect a few muddy shots and mud filled shoes!

For spectators really only one stage today, run twice with 3 points of access.. SS4/5 no access for anyone.. :(

[WRCfan]

Ahh im green with envy. Hope someone can keep the young frenchman out of the top position. Go Solberg!!!

[Miika]

ffs Ogier stopped as well?

[René]

Ogier stopped in a stage

[Miika]

With this pace it´ll be 1.Van Merksteijn 2.Al Quassimi 3.Matthew in the end -> finally the 10-year plan pays off with a podium finish.

[rp]

Seems to be very difficult rally when French robots are out of the road...

[René]

Petter Solberg and Van Merksteijn alone surviving citroên and about Van Merksteijn not sure??? Novikov do it well...

[AP-Racing]

Novikov 2nd on stage

[MR666]

I can't stop smiling :)

[N.O.T]

LOL...

Lets see if the Fords can win this one :D

[AP-Racing]

LOL...

Lets see if the Fords can win this one :D

You know what will be with Malcolm if they can't? lol

[Leon]

any info whether the two Sebs will restart tomorrow?

[N.O.T]

My guess is they will start if the cars are up to it....valuable testing info and experience for this new event, plus with such a short entry they could win something (for the manufacturer is certain and maybe for the the drivers since we have a long day tommorow plus the Power stage)

[N.O.T]

Its a Golden opportunity for Solberg....he must pusg like never before if he cannot win here then he cannot win anything and anywhere from now on.

[Red bull]

CANT BELIEVE WHAT IS GOING ON IN AUSTRALIA!!!! maybe its a result of rivaly in the same team,one seb has to switch to another team otherwise we brace ourselves for simillar incidents in coming events.

[N.O.T]

By the way Solbergs car doesn't seem to have found and miraculous speed...

Maybe its because Solbergs car is the same throughout the year...maybe...

Maybe the super lazor Citroen uses and the 34 billion dollar satelite they use to demote Solbergs car only works one way..... maybe....

Maybe Solberg is holding back for tactics....maybe...

Maybe...just Maybe...

[GigiGalliNo1]

Olviera on side of road, water pouring out of Radiator he's not moving!

[René]

Novikov hit rock and stopped in stage too !!!

[AndiG]

What about Novikov? Seems that he has stopped too...

[Mintexmemory]

Quesnel issues team orders for Hirvonen to allow Latvala the lead to maintain maximum gap to Ogier in driver's WC

[bretddog]

What a joke! Ogier reeeally blew this one! Given all his wishes on a silver plate, and can't even keep it up for a single stage.. Fantastic! :)

Now let's hope the PSWRT DS3 is capable to be fitted the missing magic parts at service. In case we can see him recover nicely tomorrow.

[Red bull]

Quesnel issues team orders for Hirvonen to allow Latvala the lead to maintain maximum gap to Ogier in driver's WC

LOL...that's a good one.

[janvanvurpa]

Where is Ken block!?

In Sweden?


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[Mintexmemory]

Open memo to Jari-Matti. When Mr Wilson speaks to you tonight and suggests that as Mikko is ahead in the championship you should let him win have your answer ready....GO SWIVEL

[N.O.T]

If Solberg doesn't have any answers tommorow then there is no point watching this rally anymore apart from the Power stage....the retirements mean that the Citroen might actually score some points...even for drivers.

[N.O.T]

World Rally Championship - News - Loeb accepts blame for Australia roll (http://www.wrc.com/news/loeb-accepts-blame-for-australia-roll/?fid=15335)

stupid mistake really....

someone go and bump the thread about the splits and if they should be allowed...LOL

[CyborgVR4]

If Solberg DNF's, then Ford might score a 1-2-3-4-5 (if Qassimi can stay in front of Paddon), imagine the headlines for that!!! :-O

[Red bull]

If Solberg DNF's, then Ford might score a 1-2-3-4-5 (if Qassimi can stay in front of Paddon), imagine the headlines for that!!! :-O

GOD forbid.

[Brother John]

World Rally Championship - News - Loeb accepts blame for Australia roll (http://www.wrc.com/news/loeb-accepts-blame-for-australia-roll/?fid=15335)

stupid mistake really....

someone go and bump the thread about the splits and if they should be allowed...LOL

Yes about time they ban split times in the cars. Now we can see also very clearly that the WRC cars are too fast! Okay I know no one wants to hear that.

[Leon]

two more days to go. A LOT can happen....

[MR666]

The high amount of DNF's will help out the 2 Sebs make up places once they return.

[Ondra WRC]

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/307586_10150367505820733_206160890732_10207581_168 9996224_n.jpg

[wwbroe]

Wowh, a lot of surprising things happened this night apparently. I tought it wasn't worth staying up all night to follow the rally, but probably i was wrong. This was a great chance for Ogier to make up in the championship but he stupidly blew it. Or maybe he doesn't want to "win" in that way? :D
Looking at the actual situation, if Citroen's can restart under superrally, they could well end up in the points, at least surely for manufacturers points.

[Ondra WRC]

Seb Ogier
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/250854_10150188556765754_243641655753_7475910_3802 740_n.jpg

[HarriK]

What happened to Ketomäki?

[AP-Racing]

Seb Ogier
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/250854_10150188556765754_243641655753_7475910_3802 740_n.jpg

This is Argentine pics

[Mirek]

Sadly some of us have to work and therefore sleep so I missed all the action... :(

[AP-Racing]

Sadly some of us have to work and therefore sleep so I missed all the action... :(

Mirek, you bought Citroen?

[Dingardo]

Just come back from the stages.. wow I am covered in mud!! I am surprised more cars did not go off.. the road would have been incredibly slippery.

[MR666]

Q & A: Sebastien Loeb explains his Rally Australia crash - WRC news - AUTOSPORT.com (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/94348)

Q. Having seen the onboard footage, the car seems to roll a lot of times - how fast were you going?

SL: It's not so fast. It was just brutal. I hit the rear in the bank and it threw the front and threw us into the air for a quick roll. It was maybe 90 [km/h] or something like this.

Where is this video???

[Mirek]

Mirek, you bought Citroen?

Have to feed the piggy bank a bit :D

[garais22]

Loeb crash:
World Rally Championship - Video - Browse All - Australia 2011: Loeb crashes out on SS4 (http://www.wrc.com/video/browse-all/australia-2011-loeb-crashes-out-on-ss4/?vid=2294&pg=1&srch_season=&srch_rallyid=&srch_teamid=-1&srch_driverid=-1)

P.S. Can some one uploud this video in youtube?

Thanks

[COD]

Nice guy Loeb, Climbs over Daniel in hurry. Just step on the co-driver and leave as quickly as possible :)

[MR666]

Nice guy Loeb, Climbs over Daniel in hurry. Just step on the co-driver and leave as quickly as possible :)

Man he got his belts off fast, car had hardly stopped rolling lol

[Red bull]

man he got his belts off fast, car had hardly stopped rolling lol

safety first.

[grandejohn]

Sebastien Loeb crash and roll SS4 Rally Australia 2011 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPzdhj1Oacw)

[Terezka]

garais22:
World Rally Championship - Video - Browse All - Australia 2011: Loeb crashes out on SS4 (http://wrc.com/video/browse-all/video-australia-2011-loeb-crashes-out-on-ss4/?vid=2294)

[garais22]

Thank You guys
http://wrc.com/video/browse-all/video-australia-2011-loeb-crashes-out-on-ss4/?vid=2294

[turves]

Nice guy Loeb, Climbs over Daniel in hurry. Just step on the co-driver and leave as quickly as possible :)

Don't all drivers do that...

[René]

Nice guy Loeb, Climbs over Daniel in hurry. Just step on the co-driver and leave as quickly as possible :)

It is the procedure requested in this type of position, the lowest must goes out in first.... they are briefed on this case

[GigiGalliNo1]

I've tweeted a photo of Loebs car in service @MattJelonek for any twitter people here

[cali]

Seeing the car now, I'm very sure they will start tomorrow.

[omer yetis]

how about Ogier's car?

[AP-Racing]

how about Ogier's car?

Some damages in front, but cage ok

[Dingardo]

Images of Loebs car back at service.

http://gallery.dingardo.geek.nz/rally-australia-2011/service/day-1/IMG_3962.JPG.php
http://gallery.dingardo.geek.nz/rally-australia-2011/service/day-1/IMG_3961.JPG.php

[wwbroe]

If i see it right, Ogier is still scoring manufacturers points for Citroen, being 7th of manufacturers entry's?

[Barreis]

Quesnel is really stupid guy.

[focus206]

Unbealivable. I mean, I followed every rally of the season, and it was all about Citroen. In this one I go to bed... and when I wake up the Ford duo is leading and the Citroen crashed! Damn! :eek:
And Al Qassimi is even 6th! If we continue like this, Slowson could be on the podium! :D

[r199]

Peter van Merksteijn out for today, no damage, 2 flat tires 1 spare that whas the problem

[bluuford]

voila.. same here.. It was the first time I went to sleep.. mostly do to the fact that I have to take part in half-marathon on Sunday and I decided to rest a little.. and look what happens. Seems that Ogier has had pretty heavy impact and both cars are quite badly damaged. And remember that both cars are from the same team and same mechanics have to work veeery hard now. Some people wont sleep much tonight :-P

[Jamie Love]

ANy pics of Nathan Quinns car?

Missing windscreen + side windows?

[N.O.T]

Very happy for paddon as well...hope things start moving for him soon.

Ogier and Loeb if they do not have further problems will be in the points for sure.

[GigiGalliNo1]

Petter's car wasn't in service.. He was apparently the Head Lamps for SSS on bonnet used all battery power in car and couldn't make to service?

[dimviii]

how about Ogier's car?
Sebastien Ogier crashes out of Rally Australia lead - WRC news - AUTOSPORT.com (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/94341)
doesn t seem so bad at first look.Pitty that Ogier through to wastebasket the chance to lead the championship.It would be very interesting also in terms of who would be No1 for the remaining 3 rallies...
Incredible rally this one!
If both restart tomorrow ,they are going to have interesting battle which will be pretty dangerous in these conditions.
Paddon as expected,but with no serious competition.

[tolis]

Loeb's car is fixed for tomorrow after 3 hours of work. Now Citroen guys will fix Ogier's car.
A small report from Day 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9ijtNnwcwY&feature=player_embedded
In 1 hour, highlights from Day 1 on Motors TV: http://www.tvdez.com/motorstv

[Sladden]

Lucky Ford...the chances of both Citroens exit so early are quite slim to say the least. And considering they were beaten badly before Loeb crashed...save face. He had lots of corrections in his notes...so I figured he would get distracted somehow.

[Viking]

Loeb's car is fixed for tomorrow after 3 hours of work. Now Citroen guys will fix Ogier's car.
]

Citroën Racing - WRC 2011 - Rally Australia - Loeb sort - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utmFkKPKmkQ)

[Miika]

Apparently Loeb went off because of focusing on Ogier´s split time for a tad too long

"I got the split, I looked at it and once I saw the corner it was already too late."
Ogier sekoitti Loebin ajatukset ennen rytäkkää - MTV3.fi - Urheilu - Ralli - Uutiset (http://www.mtv3.fi/urheilu/ralli/uutiset.shtml/2011/09/1387458/ogier-sekoitti-loebin-ajatukset-ennen-rytakkaa)

[focus206]

Apparently Loeb went off because of focusing on Ogier´s split time for a tad too long

"I got the split, I looked at it and once I saw the corner it was already too late."
Ogier sekoitti Loebin ajatukset ennen rytäkkää - MTV3.fi - Urheilu - Ralli - Uutiset (http://www.mtv3.fi/urheilu/ralli/uutiset.shtml/2011/09/1387458/ogier-sekoitti-loebin-ajatukset-ennen-rytakkaa)

Quite stupid mistake, but even the bests sometimes make errors.

[Bobcat]

What a joke! Ogier reeeally blew this one! Given all his wishes on a silver plate, and can't even keep it up for a single stage.. Fantastic! :)

Now let's hope the PSWRT DS3 is capable to be fitted the missing magic parts at service. In case we can see him recover nicely tomorrow.

New engine revitalises Petter Solberg's World Rally Championship campaign - WRC news - AUTOSPORT.com (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/94345)

[GigiGalliNo1]

Pics from this morning stages ;)

http://s1.proxy03.twitpic.com/photos/large/393421515.jpg

http://s1.proxy03.twitpic.com/photos/large/393424651.jpg

http://s1.proxy03.twitpic.com/photos/large/393424380.jpg

[Jafry]

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2011/924/924_rally_australia_2011_98c61dd4a6.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2011/924/924_rally_australia_2011_ca13e58a7e.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2011/924/924_rally_australia_2011_6489aaf3dc.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2011/924/924_rally_australia_2011_6b3778f62c.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2011/924/924_rally_australia_2011_6bf924a895.jpg

More photos from muddy DAY 1 HERE (http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=924&fseason=2011)

[GigiGalliNo1]

http://s1.proxy04.twitpic.com/photos/large/393434900.jpg

http://s1.proxy04.twitpic.com/photos/large/393435505.jpg

http://s1.proxy05.twitpic.com/photos/large/393435975.jpg

http://s1.proxy04.twitpic.com/photos/large/393436393.jpg

From service tonight!

http://s1.proxy03.twitpic.com/photos/large/393437463.jpg

[6789]

Just got back from service park. They Citroën boys haven't even started on Ogier's. They'll get it bbl I'll say.

Some tension between the two Manu's. Ford people were over video recording the team working on Loebs car. They were looking at the roll cage and Citroën put their blind down to stop anyone looking.

[Brother John]

Just got back from service park. They Citroën boys haven't even started on Ogier's. They'll get it bbl I'll say.

Some tension between the two Manu's. Ford people were over video recording the team working on Loebs car. They were looking at the roll cage and Citroën put their blind down to stop anyone looking.

That's typically French, no one should see and know what they are doing. Okay I know this long time but nobody wants to know that here at the rally fans.

[Mintexmemory]

What happened to Ketomäki?
+1
It's important as I'd picked him for my fantasy rally team thinking Haydon would take it easy on this one to ensure a good finish. Clearly taking it easy is not in his DNA, Kosciuszo is no slouch but he isn't in the same ballpark as HP. Hopefully JK can do super rally if they fix whatever went wrong on SS3 and still score good points (he has a stage win which helps my points score :)

[AndyRAC]

Rally Australia, well, more like a destruction derby. Loeb making a mistake , but with that Ogier should then have reigned back in a brought it home with a podium finish. To crash is just dumb. So Ford are left in the lead, probably the only way they can win events nowadays.

What this event has shown is the lack of competition - the two Fords seperated by a handful of seconds, the 40+ to Petter Solberg, and over 2 minutes to Henning, after only one day. Just more ammunition to people who mock the series.

[GigiGalliNo1]

Oliveira on side of road today.. pouring water into radiator and it just coming right out through holes.... (he hit a tree)

http://s1.proxy03.twitpic.com/photos/large/393494871.jpg

[Hartusvuori]

So Ford are left in the lead, probably the only way they can win events nowadays.

It's not decided yet. Looking how slippery Day 1 stages were, if it continues in the same manner (how's the weather?), anything can happen - though of course less can happen in a cruise mode.

I don't know what happened to Ketomäki, but anyway it's a big shame. For a privateer driver like he is, getting to Australia is a major effort, even with a rent car.

EDIT: News from the most unexpected place, wrc.com: "Finn Jukka Ketomaki tore a wheel off his Lancer, which he has hired from Hayden Paddon, on stage three."

[focus206]

Yes, knowing the reliability of the Fiesta, many things can still happen... and I want to see Slowson on the podium! :D

[Viking]

It's not decided yet. Looking how slippery Day 1 stages were, if it continues in the same manner (how's the weather?), anything can happen - though of course less can happen in a cruise mode.

I don't know what happened to Ketomäki, but anyway it's a big shame. For a privateer driver like he is, getting to Australia is a major effort, even with a rent car.

EDIT: News from the most unexpected place, wrc.com: "Finn Jukka Ketomaki tore a wheel off his Lancer, which he has hired from Hayden Paddon, on stage three."

WRC service park Australia 2011 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5dVYnJKRq4)

[Viking]

Oliveira on side of road today.. pouring water into radiator and it just coming right out through holes.... (he hit a tree)

http://s1.proxy03.twitpic.com/photos/large/393494871.jpg

Oliveira retired from rally.

[tolis]

Start List for Day 2:http://www.rallyaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/StartList_Section5_5.5.pdf
Highlights of Day 1 on ESPN in 55 minutes here: ESPN, TV Tuga Online, TVTuga em Directo, Grátis em www.tvdez.com (http://www.tvdez.com/espn)

[dimviii]

Start List for Day 2:http://www.rallyaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/StartList_Section5_5.5.pdf
Highlights of Day 1 on ESPN in 55 minutes here: ESPN, TV Tuga Online, TVTuga em Directo, Grátis em www.tvdez.com (http://www.tvdez.com/espn)

Νice!! Good dogfight tomorow!

[awake27]

Just got back from service park. They Citroën boys haven't even started on Ogier's. They'll get it bbl I'll say.

Some tension between the two Manu's. Ford people were over video recording the team working on Loebs car. They were looking at the roll cage and Citroën put their blind down to stop anyone looking.
To be expected, Ford tries to "spy" on any weakness on the roll-cage or any wrongdoind at the other aspects of the service allowances so to lobby to the FIA for possible exclusion and Citroen pulls up the curtain to hide the car.

As for the rest of the rally, only if it is dry for the next days (unlikely already Saturday is predicted wet) and if Petter and his privateer car can gain any advantage from road position will see any competition. If not, the rally is already settled, the gaps are too big and the Ford duo are instructed to finish at all costs in a particular order.

Note: Michelin once more got it wrong, This time not with the design of the tyre itself but with the choice. You go to any country on the winter season you bring if not wet tyres (not allowed) at least the soft tyres. What a stupid company, they delibarate design fast but fragile tyres on gravel and asphalt because they got afraid of chinese DMACK which are without any first class driver-car whatever and now they went on the opposite extreme of being too conservative with totally unsuitable tyres. Might as well next year go to Sweden with standard road tyres instead of snow "we know it looks unsuitable but all are in the same ballpark is the same for everyone" :facepalm

[dimviii]

Ford set to employ team orders to protect Rally Australia one-two - WRC news - AUTOSPORT.com (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/94354)

[AndyRAC]

The tyre regs are wrong - just take all types of tyres, and allow cutting if needed....

[janvanvurpa]

It's not decided yet. Looking how slippery Day 1 stages were, if it continues in the same manner (how's the weather?), anything can happen - though of course less can happen in a cruise mode.

I don't know what happened to Ketomäki, but anyway it's a big shame. For a privateer driver like he is, getting to Australia is a major effort, even with a rent car.

EDIT: News from the most unexpected place, wrc.com: "Finn Jukka Ketomaki tore a wheel off his Lancer, which he has hired from Hayden Paddon, on stage three."

Wait. He hired the car from Paddon on stage three? How did poor Paddon get home? And he hire the Lancer on Stage # and tore a wheel off it?
Well I guess that's what happens... I always have a hell of a time tearing the big door stickers off.

[AP-Racing]

what about condition on tomorrow?

[N.O.T]

Ford set to employ team orders to protect Rally Australia one-two - WRC news - AUTOSPORT.com (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/94354)


Really ? i thought only citroen does that .... where are all those people now that were criticizing Citroen in Germany ??

[makinen_fan]

Really ? i thought only citroen does that .... where are all those people now that were criticizing Citroen in Germany ??

let's not remember the amount of time Malcolm used team orders with ford.... and it goes back to sainz/juha acropolis, sainz/mcrae etc...

[N.O.T]

All the teams employ team orders to protect the reason they spend millions to the sport....its logical but unfortunatelly there are too many racists around.

[Mise]

Ford set to employ team orders to protect Rally Australia one-two - WRC news - AUTOSPORT.com (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/94354)

I like Hirvonen.
I like Latvala.
I like Ford.
I'd love Finnish 1-2 finnish.
I'll understand why they do it.

But I still hate it.

[dimviii]

I like Hirvonen.
I like Latvala.
I like Ford.
I'd love Finnish 1-2 finnish.
I'll understand why they do it.

But I still hate it.

i think all true rally blooded fans hate it.But its a part of the game.We have to accept it.Today was Ford tomorow will be Citroen.
By the way like that both championships are tighter.Its good to see the next episode of dogfight between Sebs while Fords are close.Pretty interesting!

[N.O.T]

my guess is that in rally france team orders are going be applied very early like in Germany if the Citroens take the lead...I wouldn't be surprised if they actually say to ogier he cannot win there since the manufacturer title is so close and the difference to Loeb above 20 points...lets see.

[Daniel]

That's typically French, no one should see and know what they are doing. Okay I know this long time but nobody wants to know that here at the rally fans.

Wow what a load of crap. Were you at Rally Australia when one of your Ford boyfriends pushed me over because I tried to take a picture of the underside of the new Focus WRC in 2005 and were working on them inside tents the whole time so no one else could see? :laugh: I took photos of the Xsara WRC and a mechanic ran up to me and asked me politely not to take photos of the underside of the car.

Really, what's your problem with Citroen and French people?

[dimviii]

my guess is that in rally france team orders are going be applied very early like in Germany if the Citroens take the lead...I wouldn't be surprised if they actually say to ogier he cannot win there since the manufacturer title is so close and the difference to Loeb above 20 points...lets see.

in Germany didn t choosed the driver who finished first at day1? If so the winner must choosed before the rally.Today they visit the countryside at first day.The inside battle have cost them a lot of points till now,and they are very lucky with this situation they haven t any more dnfs.As we saw today when pushing specially at circumstances like this,everything can happen,even at Loeb.

[ste898]

At last we finally have a rally that will see another team winning instead of yawnnnnnnnnnnnnnn citroen!!!

[Gregor-y]

Was anything so broken on Loeb's Citroen it couldn't be tipped back on its wheels and continue? I'm just remembering all the times Sainz managed to roll in Australia before finally killing his Celica in the early 90s.

[Hartusvuori]

Was anything so broken on Loeb's Citroen it couldn't be tipped back on its wheels and continue? I'm just remembering all the times Sainz managed to roll in Australia before finally killing his Celica in the early 90s.

I watched the onboard earlier today and don't remember seeing any spectators to do the job, and propably there were something too damaged.

[6789]

Loebs cars was ****ed. The cops wouldn't havent allowed him to drive on puic roads with the damage

[dimviii]

Loebs cars was ****ed. The cops wouldn't havent allowed him to drive on puic roads with the damage

+1
rear left wheel was broken.See the photo
Sebastien Loeb rolls and retires on SS4 of Rally Australia - WRC news - AUTOSPORT.com (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/94339)

[dimviii]

Loeb is 23 minutes behind Kosciuszko and Ogier 13 minutes behind.
in case that we dont have any retirements(difficult at these circumstances,but just a scenario)only Ogier can manage points from finishing into points.I think that he can reach 6th position.Loeb can t without a LOT of retirements.
i have calculate a speed difference with Kosciuszko n4 car about 4sec/km.
We have about 245 ss km more.

[darkstar]

would be cool if ogier could get some points and mikko should win. then we still have 3 guys batteling for first place in wrc.

[Barreis]

Very hardly that we can see Loeb in points. Big mistake from citroen management. Now ford guys will close very good. Only power stage can repair situation.

[Barreis]

Start List for Day 2:http://www.rallyaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/StartList_Section5_5.5.pdf
Highlights of Day 1 on ESPN in 55 minutes here: ESPN, TV Tuga Online, TVTuga em Directo, Grátis em www.tvdez.com (http://www.tvdez.com/espn)

THX. :)

[Daniel]

That's typically French, no one should see and know what they are doing. Okay I know this long time but nobody wants to know that here at the rally fans.

What complete BS. In Australia in 2005 one of your Ford friends pushed me over when I tried to take a picture of the underside of the new Focus..... they also serviced the car in tents for the whole rally so on one could see any details of the car.

But then again that wouldn't suit your rampant anti-French view would it?

[N.O.T]

Very hardly that we can see Loeb in points. Big mistake from citroen management. Now ford guys will close very good. Only power stage can repair situation.

yes but there is no hope for them...realistically speaking its a disgrace for the ford team to be able to lead a rally after only the two top citroens retire....and if conditions are dry tommorow i would like to see how Solberg reacts and also if the Ford guys can open the road without any mistakes.

[AP-Racing]

And i repeat my question, what with weather condition?

[GigiGalliNo1]

630am everyone and first stage starts in two hours!! Good morning! Nice hour drive to stage

[Barreis]

Good morning.

[AP-Racing]

630am everyone and first stage starts in two hours!! Good morning! Nice hour drive to stage

Morning, morning :) ))) (or midnight)

[GigiGalliNo1]

Good nIght to you guys haha

Silly time difference!

[ProRally]

And i repeat my question, what with weather condition?

Sun is back and blue skies.... hopefully roads dried out a bit.... but we know only when cars are on stage, here in the service at least better then yesterday...

[KKS]

Very difficult night come to us :)

[AP-Racing]

Very difficult night come to us :)

2 litr's coffee and all ok :) )))))

[AP-Racing]

Sun is back and blue skies.... hopefully roads dried out a bit.... but we know only when cars are on stage, here in the service at least better then yesterday...

Thanks

[danon]

A double coffee for me, please... no sugar.

[AP-Racing]

A double coffee for me, please... no sugar.

with cogniac?