Wrc Rally Australia 2011

[danon]

I hope the kangaroos received the day-2 team orders - being on standby :bounce: ... not jumping out until further notice...

[6789]

Lovely wind and sun. Road base is still damp, With some big puddles about. Road is drying but!

[dimviii]

how much minutes till the start?

[KKS]

how much minutes till the start?

22 min's

[AP-Racing]

22 min's

so much? wooh

[dimviii]

22 min's

thanks KKS

[danon]

Current local time in Coffs Harbour ->>> Current local time in Australia (http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=1501)

Itinerary ->>> http://www.wrc.com/results/2011/rally-australia/itinerary/

[N.O.T]

10 mins exactly now...

[danon]

with cogniac?

Coffee is OK... ;)

[Viking]

Starting order - Hirvonen, Latvala, PSolberg, HSolberg, Wilson, Al Qassimi, Novikov, Ogier, Loeb, Van Merksteijn, Oliveira, Block

[danon]

Time to wake up everybody...

[GigiGalliNo1]

Whoops didn't read properly

Yup cold wind but sunny!

Stage live yet?

[focus206]

I don't know how many stages I will last :D

[Barreis]

No Ogier? On stage 1 right now, cold wind but sunny! Nice

Are you on stages? If yes, you're happy man.

[dimviii]

I don't know how many stages I will last :D

me too...

[KKS]

stage - live

[dimviii]

Mikko on 1st split.

[N.O.T]

Lets see if Solberg has any speed reserves....

[Viking]

It's 10 000 miles to Coffs Harbour , we got a full tank of coffee, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses...

[GigiGalliNo1]

Yes on stages both Fords drove past

[N.O.T]

It's 10 000 miles to Coffs Harbour , we got a full tank of coffee, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses...

Hit it..

[N.O.T]

Where are the special alien parts that Citroen puts in their cars ??? thought they were gonna put them on Solbergs car as well.....

[focus206]

The question is: will the 2 official Fiesta arrive at the end of the rally without problems? I wouldn't be surprised to see Henning or someone else on the podium at the end of the rally...

[Barreis]

P.Solberg is in ideal position for winning thisone.

[N.O.T]

I think both fords are on cruise mode today...

[danon]

They still have a pretty big chance to reverse to whole story... it's Australia, never forget.

[dimviii]

I think both fords are on cruise mode today...

we will see that from Sebs splits

[GigiGalliNo1]

Van Merlsteijn just drove past me....


Wilson was abut slow, compared to others in hairpin... Loeb extremely fast!

[danon]

It all goes according to plan so far.

[tolis]

No splits for Loeb?

[Barreis]

aha

[danon]

A spin event, it's turned to be.

[focus206]

Seeing Ogier's split, Latvala was very fast on this stage!
But where is Loeb? :confused:

[N.O.T]

we will see that from Sebs splits

what makes you think they will go maximum attack ? they can pass the Pwrc guys without too much efford.

[GigiGalliNo1]

Wilson and block have identical cars... When they floor it sound different to works Fiesta's! Even Al Quasimi

[GigiGalliNo1]

PWRC out on stage now Paddon past me

[N.O.T]

cruise mode for all...goodnight people...

[danon]

Wilson and block have identical cars... When they floor it sound different to works Fiesta's! Even Al Quasimi



Good feedback. No doubt about the loud...ness ;)

[focus206]

No splits for Loeb and Block...

[dimviii]

what makes you think they will go maximum attack ? they can pass the Pwrc guys without too much efford.

Didn t said that they have to drive flat out.Just mention that we ll see how Fords they are from Sebs splits.
There is no point to attack maximum specially for Loeb.If he gets points this is going to happen from other crew retiriments and not from his speed.
Ogier to gain 4sec/km from n4 cars hasn t got to attack either.Just normal driving at their level without risks.

[KKS]

splits and results are frozen :(

[danon]

Ice Age is on ;)

[Barreis]

I think everybody are happy 'cos there's no Sebs infront.

[danon]

And Petter won't push...

[Barreis]

He must be third for tommorow.

[danon]

Everybody must be happy, because the drama is back ON.
And that's what makes the audience keep watching, anyway.

[danon]

Anybody home...

[danon]

More coffee...

[AP-Racing]

Maybe vodka + red bull?

[tolis]

Maybe vodka + red bull?
No Red Bull....you may retire. :D

[danon]

Champagne at the final stage ;)

[Barreis]

SS12 started.

[focus206]

After this stage goodnight.

[GigiGalliNo1]

On stage 13 with nice stretch of Tarmac!! Fast windey roads and hairpins.

[KKS]

Petter not impress :(

[focus206]

Yes, I expected something better for Petter...

[GigiGalliNo1]

Tarmac part of SS13 at Rally Australia @RallyAustralia #WRC ... on Twitpic (http://t.co/Rj103ne)

[Bobcat]

H Solberg: "A big cow was at the end of the stage and we nearly hit it!"

[Barreis]

Hening saw a big cow. Maybe LSD is working also. :D

[dimviii]

Paddon +6,5 at 1st split to Kosciuczko......

[focus206]

And still no splits from Loeb's DS3.

[GigiGalliNo1]

How long til stage start guys!?

[dimviii]

now frozen splits..... goodnight mates!!

[tolis]

good night Dim! 14 minutes till next stage!

[AP-Racing]

problem with boost for Paddon

[dimviii]

Paddon definetely on problems...+30 at second split

[ZequeArgentina]

Now it is really more than turbo, 1 minute 40 secs down Kosciusko for Paddon!

[Juha_Koo]

Hening saw a big cow. Maybe LSD is working also. :D

LOL, ffs I cracked up totally.... :D

JML taking the lead on SS 12...

[danon]

A big :wave: to all in World Rally Radio.

You're the ones to keep us awake this late.

Keep the spirit up guys... nice tunes.

[GigiGalliNo1]

Stage 13 starts when Guys? Sorry

[pettersolberg29]

^1 minute GG

[MR666]

WRC.com looks to have had a melt down when it comes to keeping up with what satge is going lol

[tfp]

WRC.com looks to have had a melt down when it comes to keeping up with what satge is going lol

Yeah I know, ss12 is up now and they still havent even put up the stage times from ss11 :p

[KKS]

WRR keep us awake, but WRC definitely want as got to bed. WRC don't work as they should

[danon]

How's the mood guys...

[tolis]

Can't wait for next stage danon!

[danon]

So can I, 13 mins. away...

[tfp]

Can't wait for next stage danon!

Hi Tolis, havent seen you posting for a while!

What time does the next stage start?

[tolis]

Hello tfp!!! I hope you are fine mate!
Next stage is on in 13 minutes!

[tfp]

So can I, 13 mins. away...

Thanks Danon, I hope WRC.com remembers to upload the splits....

[danon]

SS14 Urunga 1 -> 13.79km -> 10:54 - to run

[danon]

Local Time - 10:45 - now

[GigiGalliNo1]

Sneak peak photo just taken

Sneak Peak photo just from the stage!! #WRC @RallyAustralia @... on Twitpic (http://t.co/KI2yJgA)

[danon]

Only one...

[GigiGalliNo1]

Mini crashed on stage at bridge two fifty meters away from me

[danon]

Did you make a vid of the action.

[GigiGalliNo1]

Damn just as I get down he's been pushed out, slid into side of bridge on stage no roll

[GigiGalliNo1]

No missed it, he just slide into bridge stuck for a bit of time

[danon]

Good he is OK and keeps it going.

[danon]

But keep an eye on that bridge over there ;)

[GigiGalliNo1]

Some spectators probably filmed

[danon]

We'll see it Tubed later on, maybe.

[danon]

Keep us updated GG. You're doing great.

[danon]

Your news are quoted live on World Rally Radio ;)

[GigiGalliNo1]

Great stuff! Break for me now will post/send pics and have lunch as all going re group then back at stages!

[GigiGalliNo1]

From this morning guys!!

http://s1.proxy04.twitpic.com/photos/large/393985132.jpg

http://s1.proxy03.twitpic.com/photos/large/393986760.jpg

GO PETTER GO!!

http://s1.proxy04.twitpic.com/photos/large/393986117.jpg

That tarmac part was awesome!

http://s1.proxy03.twitpic.com/photos/large/393984563.jpg

[GigiGalliNo1]

This is my favourite car to photograph. The purple is pretty cool!

http://s1.proxy03.twitpic.com/photos/large/393992006.jpg

[GigiGalliNo1]

Fans are out in action on stage 15 #WRC @RallyAustralia #Twi... on Twitpic (http://t.co/PulJsOm)

[Datto1600]

Great pics Matt, and thanks for the updates!!

[GigiGalliNo1]

Car on stage as heli is flying

[GigiGalliNo1]

Hirvonen flying past!!

[GigiGalliNo1]

Preview shot of van Merlsteijn on stage just now!! For Handbr... on Twitpic (http://t.co/JkFrOYp)

[janvanvurpa]

H Solberg: "A big cow was at the end of the stage and we nearly hit it!"


Ok so the typical Aussie lass is well heftier than the typical Norske jente, but that's not nice of Henning to be talking about the local wimmiz that way. Fie skäms på styggingen.

[bowler]

Jan,

I think you'll find that the "local wimmiz" are much more appealing than their bovine providors :-)

[GigiGalliNo1]

Heading to SS18 Urunga II Stage

[Red bull]

Thank's guy's for all the live updates much appreciation,you all deserve a place on the podium.

[GigiGalliNo1]

Nah me on podium! Rather be working with WRR! Being out on stages is great! If Colin won't be at stage end I'll try to post comments if I ask drivers! :)

[HarriK]

Good morning from Finland!
Watch results from wrc.com and it goes like it should be now.
Any news again what happened to Ketomäki? He did start today and drove couple of good times but retired at ss15?

and ss18 started just..

[HarriK]

And ss18 is running

[GigiGalliNo1]

Petter Solberg at Stage end #WRC for Handbrakes & Hairpins #TwitPict twitpic.com/6io17x

Ive been posting on my twitter @MattJelonek

[N.O.T]

This must be the most boring event of all times....what a pity considering the potential...

[sollitt]

Agree with you NOT ... at the top end. So you've got to pick your excitement. Paddon, two minutes lost with turbo pipe failure, already back in front of PWRC. That's talent and it's exciting to watch. Also Ogier, where is he going to end up? Loeb's mission seems impossible, but can we really count him out of the points race? Has Petter got something to fire tomorrow? If you can't find your excitement in one place, look for it in another.

PS, you've said some good things about Paddon last couple of days. Good for you.

[GigiGalliNo1]

KEN Block giving a wave at SS18 #WRC @RallyAustralia for Handbrakes & Hairpins #TwitPict twitpic.com/6io8v3

[bluuford]

PS, you've said some good things about Paddon last couple of days. Good for you.

I think that Paddon is the best thing that has happened in resent years in Southern hemisphere to make rallying more popular there.

well thought tactics by Wilson this time. Latvala builds big enough lead today in fron of Solberg to clean the roads tomorrow and fell just between Solberg and Hirvonen.

It will be hard powerstage for Citroens, lots of cleaning for them while Solberg, and two Fords get the best starting position.

[N.O.T]

PS, you've said some good things about Paddon last couple of days. Good for you.

i am just being fair...i think i am so fair that i might go to heaven after all.

[sollitt]

i think i am so fair that i might go to heaven after all. I hope so .... but not too soon.

[Robbo]

Bruce - you are a gentleman - good effort by Hayden today shows that he can turn it on when necessary

[ste898]

This must be the most boring event of all times....what a pity considering the potential...


How can it being boring

The Citroens are wiell out of it and there will be a new winner

I might even watch this one on TV (it will be first one since Sweden as they have all been boring)

[Dingardo]

On SS12 - Graces 1, we had the PWRC #31 driver Kikireshko hit the start of the bridge infront of us. He almost ended up in the river, but the car slide along the edge and hit a post at the end of the bridge which rebounded it back onto the road. Knocked the left rear off, and broke both front wheels. Sadly I didn't get the start of it, as I was on the wrong side of the road, but I did pick it up from when he was halfway down the bridge.

Getting the pics off my camera now, will have the links up to the pics soon.

[N.O.T]

Is racism allowed in this forum ??

I can make this a very fun place if it is....

[N.O.T]

How can it being boring

The Citroens are wiell out of it and there will be a new winner

I might even watch this one on TV (it will be first one since Sweden as they have all been boring)

boring as there is no battle for the win since stage 2...

[GigiGalliNo1]

NOT if Loeb or Ogier was winning you would still say it's a Boring rally no? Hrmmm...

[N.O.T]

If both Fords were out and there were team orders from stage 2 yes it would be a boring event....its not only that (I do not expect anything better than you, but i will waste my time explaining) there are no battles, PWRC is being won with hands in pockets when it comes to speed, and just check the driver level in places 4-10....thats what makes an event boring.

By the way where are the missing parts from Solbergs downgraded car (because according to you and some other bright individuals who discovered the sport last week Citroen just pushes buttons and cars become fast or slow....)??? Still i don't have an answer.....please do bother to explain.

[GigiGalliNo1]

At service park now

[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.

I still can't believe that no one else has commented on this blatantly xenophobic post from our resident forum French hater?

It's not like the Citroen are the only team to have ever covered a car up whilst servicing it and if you've got some sensitive technology then why not?. Ford serviced all of their cars in tents all the time at Rally Australia in 2005 and no one said how shifty the British were then?

[6789]

Just got back from the stages, skipped the SSS. Latvala was fast on the first run. Loeb was really impressive on his second run, thought he lost it there for a minute!!

[N.O.T]

As i said some posts are plain racisist...the thing is that people do not get it because the french were never target of racism...if you replace the word french in some posts with groups of people or nations that are victims of rasistss remarks then you will see that these people are plain racists.

The human race is is a very interesting group to study.

[Daniel]

As i said some posts are plain racisist...the thing is that people do not get it because the french were never target of racism...if you replace the word french in some posts with groups of people or nations that are victims of rasistss remarks then you will see that these people are plain racists.

The human race is is a very interesting group to study.

Yes, sadly a lot of people are happy to say stuff about the French for some reason :dozey:

[Dingardo]

http://www.dingardo.geek.nz/IMG_4294.JPG
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[Dingardo]

http://www.dingardo.geek.nz/IMG_4313.JPG
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http://www.dingardo.geek.nz/IMG_0603.jpg
http://www.dingardo.geek.nz/IMG_0607.jpg

[Daniel]

Fantastic photos Dingardo :) If you were J4mie and you were in the UK you'd get escorted off the stage for that :D :laugh:

[Dingardo]

haha cheers. I was safely in the spectator pens for that crash ;) it wasnt until later in the day when I got escorted back to the spectator area.. I just wanted to nap in a paddock about 500m away.. honestly..

[GigiGalliNo1]

Hirvonen is late into service!

[dimviii]

Hirvonen is late into service!

why???

[N.O.T]

how late ??

[focus206]

Henning retired on SS15... what happened to him? Anyone knows it?

[Daniel]

why???

Dishonest British ****ers that's why!

[tolis]

Nice picture of Kosciuszko by Greg Roslon: View image: 326193 220304678026969 140617845995653 676904 85 (http://postimage.org/image/29b54qv1g/)

[Nornbugger]

I still can't believe that no one else has commented on this blatantly xenophobic post from our resident forum French hater?

It's not like the Citroen are the only team to have ever covered a car up whilst servicing it and if you've got some sensitive technology then why not?. Ford serviced all of their cars in tents all the time at Rally Australia in 2005 and no one said how shifty the British were then?


BJ and Ste both have opinions that I would at times consider xenophobic, at others idiotic, I dont respond to them as they are trolls

http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac186/David124Rally/DontFeedtheTrolls.jpg

[sollitt]

Very good pic. I thought Kosciuszko's comments about Paddon's problems midday were very sporting. NIce to see.

[dimviii]

Nice picture of Kosciuszko by Greg Roslon: View image: 326193 220304678026969 140617845995653 676904 85 (http://postimage.org/image/29b54qv1g/)

link with other photos from Roslon?

[tolis]

Not yet Dimitris. ;)

[Daniel]

Nice picture of Kosciuszko by Greg Roslon: View image: 326193 220304678026969 140617845995653 676904 85 (http://postimage.org/image/29b54qv1g/)

That's a stunning picture. Worthy of a McKlein calendar :up:

[Daniel]

BJ and Ste both have opinions that I would at times consider xenophobic, at others idiotic, I dont respond to them as they are trolls

http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac186/David124Rally/DontFeedtheTrolls.jpg

Whilst I agree with not feeding trolls, racism and xenophobia should never be tolerated at all on the forum and we should stand united against people like this.

[mm1]

Henning retired on SS15... what happened to him? Anyone knows it?
Teamorders for Mathew :)

[GigiGalliNo1]

Finally just took off my shoes after ALL day running around!

First stage tomorrow is 7AM local time..... so out of hotel at 6AM!!

[tolis]

Day 1 highlights for Greek people at least: WRC 2011 - Rally (http://www.woop.gr/content/39399/wrc-2011-rally-australias-day-1)

[tolis]

Day 2 highlights now : Motors TV, TV Tuga Online, TVTuga em Directo, Grátis em www.tvdez.com (http://www.tvdez.com/motorstv)

[GigiGalliNo1]

I like this from WRC.com

"The car was driving like a crab this morning but we made some repairs in service and it felt much better," Loeb added.

[rage82]

Day 1 highlights for Greek people at least: WRC 2011 - Rally (http://www.woop.gr/content/39399/wrc-2011-rally-australias-day-1)

The link is working for me. Thanks

[Nornbugger]

Day 1 highlights for Greek people at least: WRC 2011 - Rally (http://www.woop.gr/content/39399/wrc-2011-rally-australias-day-1)

good link, thanks, the comentary mentions that Loeb has only crashed out 5 times in 12 years, does this include the times he crashed and superrallied? If not can anyone say how many times he has really crashed out?

[Mirek]

Let's try to count :)

Australia 2011, Poland 2009, Greece 2009, Monte Carlo 2006, Australia 2005, Sweden 2008, Sardegna 2007, Japan 2007, Argentina 2003, Catalunya 2002, Wales 2002, Catalunya 1999, something else?

Anyway it's 12 crashes.

[N.O.T]

Was Hirvonen late in service or not after all ??

[Mitch555]

I'm praying that Latvala, Hirvonen and Solberg don't have any problems tomorrow. Could mean Wilson on the podium if one has problems...

[Rallyper]

I'm praying that Latvala, Hirvonen and Solberg don't have any problems tomorrow. Could mean Wilson on the podium if one has problems...

Anyway he´d shown he could handle the conditions better than Sebs... ;)

[N.O.T]

Hirvonen is late into service!

stick to "i am at service" "hirvonen passes by" comments instead of trying and be useful by spreading fake news.

[N.O.T]

Anyway he´d shown he could handle the conditions better than Sebs... ;)

indeed... maybe he has a future to VW... along with kimi.

[Langdale Forest]

This rally reminds me of Japan 2007, when Matthew Wilson finished in 4th.

[focus206]

indeed... maybe he has a future to VW... along with kimi.

It was you N.O.T who once said that if Wilson was going to finish on the podium, you would have quit following the sport? :D

[tfp]

This rally reminds me of Japan 2007, when Matthew Wilson finished in 4th.

Consistency pays off...

[RS]

Jeez, just checked the results from OZ. Matty in 4th??

This weekend is like a wet dream for Malcolm.

Have they said on the tv coverage yet "This is an encouraging result for the young Brit"

[Daniel]

Consistency pays off...

You mean "taking part pays off" :laugh:

[bluuford]

Let's try to count :)

Australia 2011, Poland 2009, Greece 2009, Monte Carlo 2006, Australia 2005, Sweden 2008, Sardegna 2007, Japan 2007, Argentina 2003, Catalunya 2002, Wales 2002, Catalunya 1999, something else?

Anyway it's 12 crashes.

Depends how you define a crash, last year in N-Z, was it crash or not?

[N.O.T]

Ogier tommorow if he pushes he could be up to 6th overall....

[Francis44]

Ogier tommorow if he pushes he could be up to 6th overall....

May I ask how?! He is about 3 minutes behind Novikov and unless he crashes I dont see Ogier passing him, much less the guys infront of Novikov.

[ste898]

BJ and Ste both have opinions that I would at times consider xenophobic, at others idiotic, I dont respond to them as they are trolls

http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac186/David124Rally/DontFeedtheTrolls.jpg

Ahh yet another clown is commenting now.

Well guess what I dont care 1 toss what you think!!!!

[N.O.T]

May I ask how?! He is about 3 minutes behind Novikov and unless he crashes I dont see Ogier passing him, much less the guys infront of Novikov.

the guys infront of novikov are grp N cars... Hirvonen gained 5 minutes on day 1 from Paddon (day 3 is not that long though but still)...so If ogier win 5 mins over the N guys tommorow he can be up to 6th...Novikov will not push so those 2 minutes are easily covered....we will see.

[Hartusvuori]

Good morning from Finland!
Watch results from wrc.com and it goes like it should be now.
Any news again what happened to Ketomäki? He did start today and drove couple of good times but retired at ss15?

and ss18 started just..

On Friday Ketomäki went straight off road on a lefthander after a downhill breaking, damaging rear wheel on a hole in the road breaking suspension parts, breaks, suspension arm and drive shaft. Today he started with superrally but the car's rear diff failed after midday service.

[Langdale Forest]

shouldent the stage be starting now?

[MJW]

according to my watch its 3.18 am in Coffs right now!

[MikeD]

shouldent the stage be starting now?

Fist Sunday stage starts 23:02 CET ... which should be 22:02 BST

[KKS]

SS21 start
07:02 - Rally Time
00:02 - EET
23:02 - CET
22:02 - BST

[bennizw]

When will the Power stage be on TV tomorrow?

[bluuford]

Ogier tommorow if he pushes he could be up to 6th overall....

Ogier took 1:33 back from Novikov today.
Today we had 146 km of competitive distance. That is around 0.65 s/km. Tonight we have around 99 km. Easy calculation: 0.65*99= 1:05. Difference is 2:33. That means he should be around 1.55 seconds faster than Novikov. Does not sound realistic.
Ogier was faster than KOSCIUSZKO today by 2.74 s per one km. So,with the same trend he can make up around 270 sec. which is less than 5 minutes. But he is still 6 minutes behind him. So, if nothing happens then Paddon and Novikov will be in front of him and maybe our Polish friend as well.
Position nr 9 sounds more realistic.

[N.O.T]

we will see...

[GigiGalliNo1]

Good morning everyone! 5:30am right now!!!


Not long till stage starts! I wonder how many people will be at first stage for 7am!

[Barreis]

Good morning. Bring us more informations.

[GigiGalliNo1]

Man! We just woke up! Half hour to drive to stage ;)

[GigiGalliNo1]

Drivingto stge now

[harriswrc]

About the weather conditions?

[GigiGalliNo1]

Spectators out on first stage of Sunday! @RallyAustralia #WRC #TwitPict twitpic.com/6izueh

[GigiGalliNo1]

Sunny, wetish gravel due to dampness and Tarmac as well. Weather is freezing!

[Barreis]

Must be beautiful morning.

[GigiGalliNo1]

Http://twitpic.com/6j00xf

[Barreis]

I like it.

[MJW]

nice touch
Remembering the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 - all Ford cars carr... on Twitpic (http://twitpic.com/6izj66)

[GigiGalliNo1]

I'm continuing to tweet
@MattJelonek

I heartily car on stage!

[GigiGalliNo1]

I saw stickers being discussed to be placed on cars last night!

0 car just through,, stage start in 3-4mins!

[danon]

Hi, GG! How is the mood today...

[Langdale Forest]

Stage starting soon?

[SubaruNorway]

When will the Power stage be on TV tomorrow?

Rallystudio 6:50 Viasat Sport

[GigiGalliNo1]

Latvala just past me on stage!

[danon]

Keep the camera ON, GG ;)

[GigiGalliNo1]

Mood is freezing!!!!! Hahahahaha

[Barreis]

Give us photos as much as possible.

[danon]

It's gonna get hotter ;)

[focus206]

I hope Jari-Matti's mood is good to prevent him destroying the Fiesta :rolleyes:

[danon]

Hope he slept well

[focus206]

It's strange to see Wilson already 4th on the road :D

[danon]

That's what makes live colourful ;)

[Langdale Forest]

If one of the top 3 drivers retires or drops alot of time, Wilslow will be on the podium, the unthinkable will be happening!

[danon]

Аnything's possible....

[danon]

I hope Novikoff, not to have another off ;)

[bluuford]

So, Ogier had to take at least 23 sec away from Novikov to catch him. He took only 15.6.

[danon]

Handling the pressure is the other factor.

[danon]

A few can do it.

[GigiGalliNo1]

PHOTO #WRC Loeb on first stge of @RallyAustralia for Handbrak... on Twitpic (http://t.co/vTTGy86)

[GigiGalliNo1]

Paddon now past me so all WRCars through

[MikeD]

So, Ogier had to take at least 23 sec away from Novikov to catch him. He took only 15.6.

It's not Novikov Ogier is going after - it's the PWRC cars in front of Novikov - they will both catch them before the end of the rally

[GigiGalliNo1]

Ketomäki past me

[danon]

PHOTO #WRC Loeb on first stge of @RallyAustralia for Handbrak... on Twitpic (http://t.co/vTTGy86)

Good job, GG :wave:

I think that's the future of the rally sport - fans broadcasting live on stage ;)

[focus206]

hmmm next one is the long one, 30 km :bounce:

[Barreis]

In one hour.

[danon]

Is it slippery at the stage, GG...

[MikeD]

Novikov moves from 10th to 9th position overall

Ogier should take 10th position from Guerra on the next long stage.

[bluuford]

It's not Novikov Ogier is going after - it's the PWRC cars in front of Novikov - they will both catch them before the end of the rally

earlier I was referring to NOT who thought that Ogier will be 6th and I did some calculations where I showed that it does not sound mathematically possible. To catch Paddon Ogier has to be more than 2 minutes faster than him and 1:56 faster than our Polish friend :-)

[danon]

hmmm next one is the long one, 30 km :bounce:

And they'll do it twice. Those two stages will be decisive.

[MikeD]

earlier I was referring to NOT who thought that Ogier will be 6th and I did some calculations where I showed that it does not sound mathematically possible. To catch Paddon Ogier has to be more than 2 minutes faster than him and 1:56 faster than our Polish friend :-)

ahh ok - sorry then :) ... I think 9th is the only realistic target for Ogier and then he should focus on taking the 3 points on the Powerstage

[Barreis]

citroen guys are going for a power stage win.

[focus206]

And they'll do it twice. Those two stages will be decisive.

Yes... but for the second one I will be sleeping :D

[turves]

Is it slippery at the stage, GG...

I don't know if you're listening to Rally Radio but Dean Herridge (zero car) said the stage had a lot of grip.

[MikeD]

PS: Anybody know if the WRC have to recalculate Kimi's ICE 1 Racing teams manufacturer points now that they have been DQ'ed from that championship

[danon]

I don't know if you're listening to Rally Radio but Dean Herridge (zero car) said the stage had a lot of grip.

Missed it... was busy doing other things ;)

[MikeD]

Block is being beaten fair and squre by Olivera ... that's not so good :(

[GigiGalliNo1]

Was it worth waking up at 5am to get to stage by 7am for WRCars? I think so! Shame getting to next few stages in morning before service is not so good even Media!

[focus206]

PS: Anybody know if the WRC have to recalculate Kimi's ICE 1 Racing teams manufacturer points now that they have been DQ'ed from that championship
If you mean that if with Kimi's team disqualification the other teams could gain points, then I don't think so.

[turves]

Block is being beaten fair and squre by Olivera ... that's not so good :(

Block said there was some coating of something on his windscreen and when the low sun was direct on the screen it was whiting it out. Couldn't hear exactly what he said but it was along those lines.

[danon]

Pros should take those details into account.

[danon]

So many people currently online and only a few share feelings. Why, I wonder :rolleyes:

[bluuford]

PS: Anybody know if the WRC have to recalculate Kimi's ICE 1 Racing teams manufacturer points now that they have been DQ'ed from that championship

No, His points are just deleted. Other points wont change. Points change when someone is disqualified from the event standings, but they are not changed when someone is disqualified from the general Championship standings.

[bluuford]

So many people currently online and only a few share feelings. Why, I wonder :rolleyes:

I have the feeling I have to go to sleep because I have to run my first half marathon.. mmm it is going to start in 10 hours and 20 minutes ;-) So, next stage will be my last for today:-)

[turves]

I have the feeling I have to go to sleep because I have to run my first half marathon.. mmm it is going to start in 10 hours and 20 minutes ;-) So, next stage will be my last for today:-)

Good luck

[danon]

You need to get some sleep to recharge the battery for the long and wearisome event then, bluuford ;)

[MikeD]

No, His points are just deleted. Other points wont change. Points change when someone is disqualified from the event standings, but they are not changed when someone is disqualified from the general Championship standings.

Actually - for those who are at my age or older - will remember when the Tyrrell F1 team was DQ'ed from the constraucter chanpionshi in 1984 then FISA/FIA did recalculate all points and moved points around, but with McLaren when they cheated in 2007 they didn't recalculate.

[N.O.T]

Next stage is going to be an indication oof how far can the citroens finish....lets see.

[turves]

Next stage is going to be an indication oof how far can the citroens finish....lets see.

I think Loeb will be saving his car for the Power Stage

[danon]

I have the feeling I have to go to sleep because I have to run my first half marathon.. mmm it is going to start in 10 hours and 20 minutes ;-) So, next stage will be my last for today:-)

Good luck from me too ;)

[bluuford]

You need to get some sleep to recharge the battery for the long and wearisome event then, bluuford ;)

naah.. do not worry! I did 63km skiing marathon back in February. I finished waxing my skis and my last beer around 1 AM before going to sleep and the start was already at 10 AM.. and I did my best time! Its my way to prepare for such events ;-)

[danon]

naah.. do not worry! I did 63km skiing marathon back in February. I finished waxing my skis and my last beer around 1 AM before going to sleep and the start was already at 10 AM.. and I did my best time! Its my way to prepare for such events ;-)

You'll make a world champion one day, mate ;)

[N.O.T]

I think Loeb will be saving his car for the Power Stage

what ??

[danon]

How is it going, GG...

[GigiGalliNo1]

On Plumb Pudding stage guys, getting hungry from the name... Haha WRCars not started right?

[N.O.T]

Very dissapointed by Solberg.... I think we see the last of him in the WRC this year...

[MikeD]

what ??

I agree with Turves. Loeb cannot make the drivers points but just has to finish in front of Van Merksteijn for Manufacturer points and then Loeb will be gunning for all 3 points on the Powerstage

[N.O.T]

On Plumb Pudding stage guys, getting hungry from the name... Haha WRCars not started right?

don't forget to report when a car passes (please include the sero cars, the safety and the media ones)...we are very interested...

and also invent imaginary things like the time time penalty at service for Hirvonen...we like those also.

WRCs are in the stage....

[N.O.T]

I agree with Turves. Loeb cannot make the drivers points but just has to finish in front of Van Merksteijn for Manufacturer points and then Loeb will be gunning for all 3 points on the Powerstage

i didn't get the "saving the car" bit

[danon]

On Plumb Pudding stage guys, getting hungry from the name... Haha WRCars not started right?

Becs from WRR likes the name of the stage too, GG ;)

[MikeD]

i didn't get the "saving the car" bit

Why push over the limit the car when he cannot score drivers points? ;)

[Red bull]

battle infront seems to get tougher am trying to keep my eyes open but they are automatically closing.....half past 1pm here.sorry 1.AM east african time.

[N.O.T]

Novikov out again ??