[WRC] Wales Rally GB

[Berzs]

Hey all!
Live TV coverage only for Power Stage, right?

[6789]

Here's betting odds if anyone's up for a punt!



Sebastian Loeb1.90[/*:m:2niopzp5]
Sebastien Ogier 3.75[/*:m:2niopzp5]
Mikko Hirvonen 5.00[/*:m:2niopzp5]
Jari-Matti Latvala 8.50[/*:m:2niopzp5]
Petter Solberg 13.00[/*:m:2niopzp5]
Daniel Sordo 17.00[/*:m:2niopzp5]
Kris Meeke 21.00[/*:m:2niopzp5]
Eugeny Novikov 34.00[/*:m:2niopzp5]
Henning Solberg 101.00[/*:m:2niopzp5]
Mads Ostberg 101.00[/*:m:2niopzp5]
Martin Prokop 201.00[/*:m:2niopzp5]
Matthew Wilson 201.00[/*:m:2niopzp5]
Kimi Raikkonen 251.00[/*:m:2niopzp5]

[hype]

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[redman1]

3 Random images from me from shakedown.

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u81/redman_047/image_31-8.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u81/redman_047/image_21-9.jpg

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Roll on the rest of the week,

Cheers
James
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[rage82]

Is any of the british televisions will broadcast the Great orme stage?

[Allyc85]

Nope.

Rallying in the Uk gets very little mainstream media coverage these days :(

[rage82]

Nope.

Rallying in the Uk gets very little mainstream media coverage these days :(
Thanks mate. So we will wait for some video coverage from other forum members as usual.

[tolis]

74 crews will start in the rally. Ketomaki, Linari, Tamrazov, Maurin are the non starters.
Start List: http://www.walesrallygb.com/5.1_-_Start_list_for_Section_1_-_Thursday.PDF

[sp0+]

I have to mention a mistake in the class of Hunt's car (DS3 R3T)....In the entry list and in the starting list it is reported as Class 3 car. I think Class 5 is the correct one (like the other DS3s of the rally)....

[big_sw2000]

Yes but its a DS3 R3T, not a DS3WRC

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Welsh TV station S4C has a program called Ralio+ ... they have two highlights shows each night including tonight and the Power Stage live ! :)

Ralio+ :: Newyddion (http://www.ralio.co.uk/News/?newsID=99)

Watch again at:

S4/Clic Ralio+ (http://www.s4c.co.uk/clic/e_level2.shtml?series_id=499979365)

[Rally Hokkaido]

I have to mention a mistake in the class of Hunt's car (DS3 R3T)....In the entry list and in the starting list it is reported as Class 3 car. I think Class 5 is the correct one (like the other DS3s of the rally)....

I think that is because he is reg'd in PWRC this year. IIRC, he's the only non-N4 car running in PWRC.

Edit: Checked the start list and I now see what you mean. As well as priority 3 (=PWRC) his car class is also listed as 3. Perhaps the reasoning is that all PWRC drivers' cars are class 3, even though one is not actually of N4 origin....yet another confusing episode due to the myriad of classes currently used.

[mousti]

I have to mention a mistake in the class of Hunt's car (DS3 R3T)....In the entry list and in the starting list it is reported as Class 3 car. I think Class 5 is the correct one (like the other DS3s of the rally)....
I think they put him there because of PWRC, Fia can do anything what they want.

[sp0+]

I think they put him there because of PWRC, Fia can do anything what they want.

Yes, I know that but it is completely out of any logic to change a car class due to a championship category....

[AndyRAC]

Nope.

Rallying in the Uk gets very little mainstream media coverage these days :(

In fact you'd hardly know it was happening. What has happened to the event and sport???

[Fast Eddie WRC]

In fact you'd hardly know it was happening. What has happened to the event and sport???

No general interest in the UK since McRae and Burns were in the WRC.

Meeke in the Mini challenging now might help a bit though ..

[pete c]

Morning all, when does it all kick off today?

[Juha_Koo]

Why no onboards from shakedown at wrc.com?

[darkstar]

in about 20 minutes.

[Francis44]

In approximately 10 minutes.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

About 15 mins mate.

Check this shakedown vid while you're waiting ...

Wales Rally GB shakedown - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-57j63wlqdM)

[pete c]

Watched them.
When's rally radio on air?

[Berzs]

Watched them.
When's rally radio on air?

it is on

[pete c]

Ok thanks guys...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I'm listening to WalesRallyFM ...

Wales Rally GB (http://www.walesrallygb.com/wales_rally_fm.php)

[noel157]

I'm listening to WalesRallyFM ...

Wales Rally GB (http://www.walesrallygb.com/wales_rally_fm.php)

Any experts on that broadcast? Sticking to RR.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Loeb is away on SS1 ...

And Mikko...

Let battle commence :)

[focus206]

The show is on...
good rally to everyone ;)

[wwbroe]

Ogier off?????

[mousti]

Ogier maybe off :o

[Langdale Forest]

Ogier crashed, hopefully it wasn't Loeb.


The wheel got snapped off.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ogier is OFF !!!

[dimviii]

wish to have a fight till last stage with no dramas.Good evening to everybody.

[mousti]

If against a wall, then stage would be stopped probably. Wheel of!

[GigiGalliNo1]

OOooOOooOoo!!!

[Allyc85]

Unreal!

[AndyRAC]

Oh dear, doh!! Ogier spun and....is out!! Not clever.....

[Viking]

Nice start from Ogier...

[userwave]

Ogier out on first stage?

bad news for Loeb

[darkstar]

what a drama ;) ripped off a wheel...

[Juha_Koo]

Ogier blocking the route a little...

[focus206]

What?!? I' speechless :eek:

[wwbroe]

He is working allready for Ford? :D

[Fast Eddie WRC]

JML quickest :)

[Rally Hokkaido]

If against a wall, then stage would be stopped probably. Wheel of!

I was thinking the same thing since there is nowhere to parkon that stage

[mousti]

Ogier not blocking because Latvala fastest :D his rhythm stays very good!

[mousti]

Solberg will be a pion for Citroen now!

[mousti]

Solberg wheel broken !!!

[Langdale Forest]

Solberg has broken wheel!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Its like the old RAC days when it had Mickey Mouse stages on day 1 ...

You cant win the rally, but you can lose it !!

[focus206]

Wheel broken for Solberg? But I see his time at the end :confused:

[johunn]

Crazy beginning to the rally!! Petter had really high hopes and once again on the first stage...

[GigiGalliNo1]

SOlberg too!?

[AP-Racing]

Implossible....Ogier went off, Solberg puncture

[darkstar]

thers no service i think? might become a problem for solberg...

[mousti]

Yep because suspension arm is probably damaged too

[wwbroe]

thers no service i think? might become a problem for solberg...

I suppose he has spare tyre or tyres with him, so it hasn't have to be a problem.

[Juha_Koo]

I knew this will happen... So much hype about how great the Great Orme stage would be - I always thought that it's a rather stupid stage. Luckily Ogier didn't roll over the stone barrier.

[Viking]

Crazy beginning to the rally!! Petter had really high hopes and once again on the first stage...

lost only 3,6 to JML, lets hope the car is ok.

[mousti]

I suppose he has spare tyre or tyres with him, so it hasn't have to be a problem.
It'll be a problem if arm is damaged..

[noel157]

If Solberg can keep going he'll be promoted to Loeb's wingman, re-mapping time in service tonight.

[wwbroe]

Stage 2 started so now we will have cars coming trough every minute?

[userwave]

holy DRAMA!!!!

[Langdale Forest]

If Solberg can keep going he'll be promoted to Loeb's wingman, re-mapping time in service tonight.

What is re-mapping?

Loeb is delibrateley hitting the pavements!
This could be a HUGE risk.....

[Allyc85]

I knew this will happen... So much hype about how great the Great Orme stage would be - I always thought that it's a rather stupid stage. Luckily Ogier didn't roll over the stone barrier.

Its not a stupid stage at all, its the driver that is stupid!

[RSmaX]

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[mousti]

Stage 2 started so now we will have cars coming trough every minute?
I think so , nice spectacle for fans. For SS chief and their assistants a not cool thing, especially if there's a big crash I think :D

Kimi faster than Henning.

[GigiGalliNo1]

SS3 is 2 hours away correct? It'll be after mid night for me... feel sorry for East coast of Australia followers! eek

[wwbroe]

I think so , nice spectacle for fans. For SS chief and their assistants a not cool thing, especially if there's a big crash I think :D

Kimi faster than Henning.

I agree with you, nice for the fans but nightmare for technical team at stop finish.

[noel157]

So there must be two queues at the start of the stage, SS1 runners and SS2 runners.

[focus206]

3 secs gap between Loeb and Mikko after Great Orme 1&2... Mikko needs start pushing since SS3 if he wants any chance to win...

[AP-Racing]

Someone can tell me what Mikko mean when said about "Seb behind me"?

[GigiGalliNo1]

Splits so slow on wrc.com... stage times... update faster!!

[pete c]

SS3 is 2 hours away correct? It'll be after mid night for me... feel sorry for East coast of Australia followers! eek

good job i'm not working tomorrow, but thanks for your concern....lol

[noel157]

Výsledky Rallye: Výsledky on-line (http://www.vysledky-rally.cz/vysledky/?rz=252&filtr=) is ok, not too many delays although source is same.

[Bobcat]

Jari-Matti Latvala “It was a difficult start for me, really really nasty. I saw big braking marks and then I saw Ogier’s car in the wall.”

[GigiGalliNo1]

haha, i just have to wake up in the morning unfortunalty but think this weekend ill be enjoying the late nights! yippee!!! :D

[darkstar]

Someone can tell me what Mikko mean when said about "Seb behind me"?

didnt understand that too...

[focus206]

Good time by Petter, seems no big problems :)

[grandejohn]

he's talking about ogier i think!

[Nornbugger]

I knew this will happen... So much hype about how great the Great Orme stage would be - I always thought that it's a rather stupid stage. Luckily Ogier didn't roll over the stone barrier.

no stupid stages, just stupid drivers, a very immature irresponsible effort from Ogier

[stepunk]

Someone can tell me what Mikko mean when said about "Seb behind me"?

Now I understand everything about Mikko: probably all this season he thought Loeb was behind him! That's way he didn't push so hard... :D

[mousti]

No intercom for Paddon

[mousti]

Wilson says he's starting slow to be safe for crashes... Oh god..

[GigiGalliNo1]

SS2 time for: M. WILSON M 14:59:28.1 +14:53:53.3 +14:54:07.4

[Brother John]

Someone can tell me what Mikko mean when said about "Seb behind me"?

Seb Ogier is behind him!!! :D :p :

[Fast Eddie WRC]

3 secs between Loeb and Mikko after SS2...

Now the real rally starts.

[Viking]

Hehe, another good one from Henning "I tried to go even slower because i thought that would be faster... but i think i made an mistake..."

[mousti]

17th time for Abbring

[dimviii]

didnt understand that too...

Mikko said...."I'm glad it is behind. The rally starts right now."

he means that he is glad that tricky stage is behind.

[Bobcat]

"Ogier will restart the Wales Rally GB tomorrow morning! It may be a hard night for the mechanics"

[awake27]

You really have to question Ogier's commitment to the team play, he bins it and retires at the very first stage of the rally which all week we got bored hearing "there is nothing to gain but just fail, tarmac, only 4km it is just the start etc".
Now Loeb has to finish at all costs in front of Hirvonen because if not he risks having Latvala between them at the end. In this case he will need a big result in power stage and a bad one for Hirvonen to overturn the situation if the thing goes until there.

[focus206]

Not bad time for Prokop and Tanak (on DMacks) on SS2 :)

[userwave]

maybe a punch up between the Seb's will happen at the Citroen service park :)

[GigiGalliNo1]

You really have to question Ogier's commitment to the team play, he bins it and retires at the very first stage of the rally which all week we got bored hearing "there is nothing to gain but just fail, tarmac, only 4km it is just the start etc".

COme on man, you can't say that and he's (Ogier) is throwing it down the well with not committing to this rally for the Team... who know's what the story was!? You can't just say that.. it would be like Solberg would intentionally crash because... you know just because. We don't know what happened, he could have taken the corner too fast by accident or bla bla bla!

[GigiGalliNo1]

Henning "I tried to go even slower because i thought that would be faster... but i think i made an mistake..."


hahahaha

[Viking]

maybe a punch up between the Seb's will happen at the Citroen service park :)

Ahh, the noble art of self defence :D i wonder if they bother fixing the car.

[T.Maanteiden kuningas]

Good for Ogier, she is still learing.

[jonkka]

She?

I would hate to wear skirt in your household.

[GigiGalliNo1]

Bahahahahahahah!!

[Mirek]

Abbring on SS2 :D

[mousti]

Abbring 6 fastest! Oh yeah , we have not only Hans Weijs Jr and Neuville in the BeNe countries also Abbring ^^

[dimviii]

Not bad time for Prokop and Tanak (on DMacks) on SS2 :)

tomorow we will see the real difference

[Red bull]

Mikko said...."I'm glad it is behind. The rally starts right now."

he means that he is glad that tricky stage is behind.

ofcourse its just started....more surprises ahead,: :eek: ogier's just a tip of the iceberg.

[T.Maanteiden kuningas]

Oh she is not a girl!? And all these years I belive that, maybe it´s is HIS driving.

I am so silly. ;)

[darkstar]

what a time from abbring, and great interview with colin clark :D

colin: new codriver?

kevin: codriver? yes, she´s nice, eh? :D

[N.O.T]

hmmm i do not like what i see so far.....

[awake27]

COme on man, you can't say that and he's (Ogier) is throwing it down the well with committing to this rally for the Team... who know's what the story was!? You can't just say that.. it would be like Solberg would intentionally crash because... you know just because. We don't know what happened, he could have taken the corner too fast by accident or bla bla bla!
Of course, crashing deliberate is extreme, I don't believe it either he did that. Though my questioning still stands. And this year in this team and this driver allows me to do it.

Let just say, Ogier tackled the event like... Ogier and not like Sordo :laugh:

[mousti]

what a time from abbring, and great interview with colin clark :D

colin: new codriver?

kevin: codriver? yes, she´s nice, eh? :D
Colin's chick radar is kinda off :p . Don't know that Cavigioli always takes nice babes to the service park. And now he never saw Lara before, Although she was with Tsjoen in Ypres :D

[Allyc85]

Of course, crashing deliberate is extreme, I don't believe it either he did that. Though my questioning still stands. And this year in this team and this driver allows me to do it.

Anyone who thinks Ogier crashed on purpose is a complete idiot! Especially on a stage like that!

[AP-Racing]

Abbring ruleZZZZZZ

[N.O.T]

will today's results count towards the starting order tomorrow ??

[dimviii]

Colin's chick radar is kinda off :p . Don't know that Cavigioli always takes nice babes to the service park. And now he never saw Lara before, Although she was with Tsjoen in Ypres :D

photo, or stop going of topic :p

[Mirek]

http://www.fixion.be/img/lara.jpg

I think that author of the photo is our member Tommeke_B :s mokin:

[Brother John]

will today's results count towards the starting order tomorrow ??

We will see after the first gravel stage who is on the lead! ;)
SS3Clocaenog15.77km, 16:18TO RUN

[Allyc85]

Guerra 5th at the moment...... who?!

[jonkka]

will today's results count towards the starting order tomorrow ??

I don't think so

[mousti]

Guerra 5th at the moment...... who?!
Timing problem

[pete c]

Dont know who he is but beat Loeb on ss2....?????

[mousti]

I don't think so
I think they have enough KM's. For new start order on results.

[Mirek]

Is Clocaenog in reality somehow similar to the stage from old PC game Rally Championship 2000? :)

[awake27]

Anyone who thinks Ogier crashed on purpose is a complete idiot! Especially on a stage like that!
To play the supporting role requires also to have a CAUTION to finish the rally. And Ogier crashed the wall at the EXTRA CAUTION stage which is also just 4km and the start of the rally. I am very clear I think.

[Viking]

will today's results count towards the starting order tomorrow ??

Same starting order tomorrow says wrc.com.... Yes i know ;)

World Rally Championship - Results - Wales Rally GB (http://www.wrc.com/results/2011/wales-rally-gb/start-lists/?startlist=2)

[focus206]

Good one for Abbring! Gooooo Kevin!!! :D

[RS]

Good one for Abbring! Gooooo Kevin!!! :D

That's more than good!

[wwbroe]

Great pace by Kevin indeed, and i think he is even better on gravel. Hope he can keep up this excellent pace troughout the event. :)

[Gregor-y]

No sign of Chris Duplessis (123) on the results for stage 1. He started last so unless he's out for some reason there should be a time for him by now.

[Mise]

Mikko 0,2 faster on split 1

[focus206]

Promising start of SS3 for Mikko :)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Goooooooo Mikkooooooooo !!! :D

[Ucci]

Mikko even faster on split nb.2

[Miika]

Holy shts green for Mikko in the splits, lets call it a quits right now.

[darkstar]

thats cool! does today times affect startorder for tomorrow?

[Mise]

Mikko 2,3 faster on split 3.
About time to attack.

[pete c]

It appears not, the start order for tomorrow is already out

[mousti]

thats cool! does today times affect startorder for tomorrow?
No because it seems thursday and friday are leg 1 .

[N.O.T]

good pace by mikko....lets hope he keeps it up. And also lets hope Loeb is pushing at least a bit.

[N.O.T]

Mikko 0.7 behind now...

tommorow the real rally starts.

[T.Maanteiden kuningas]

Hyvä suomi perkele!!! Good job Hirvonen!!

[AndyRAC]

I expected Mikko to be quickest in Clocaenog, he's been there before on the Cambrian Rally a few times.......

[N.O.T]

does anyone know how much volume of tears an average crying session produces ???? i need that information please....

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Loeb will still be first on the road tomorrow... perfect for Mikko to get his splits :)

[N.O.T]

Loeb will still be first on the road tomorrow... perfect for Mikko to get his splits :)

but worse if the conditions are muddy....and Loeb will also get his his splits after the 2nd.

[6789]

First on the road can be an advantage with the wet road but. Wish they could start the next stage already!!

[GigiGalliNo1]

Can you tell me if day 2 is Friday or day 2 is Saturday because WRC dot com say Ogier will restart for Day 2... But confusing unless I'm not paying attention it's really a 4 day Rally!

[dimviii]

but worse if the conditions are muddy....and Loeb will also get his his splits after the 2nd.

and thats a problem for small stages.

[GigiGalliNo1]

First on the road can be an advantage with the wet road but. Wish they could start the next stage already!!

SS3 already begun!

[N.O.T]

SS3 already begun!

he means tomorrows stages...stick to gps locations.

[AndyRAC]

First on the road can be an advantage with the wet road but. Wish they could start the next stage already!!

Yeah, wish there were a few more stages left - bring back 'old school Rallying'....

[dimviii]

but worse if the conditions are muddy....and Loeb will also get his his splits after the 2nd.

and thats a problem for small stages.Except that usually first split is at some seconds ,probably at km 1-1,5 so you haven t got good information for his real pace.You have to wait till Mikkos split no2.At this point Seb will be at split 3 and some times depents of the km distance of splits at split no4..

[N.O.T]

Yeah, wish there were a few more stages left - bring back 'old school Rallying'....

i prefer new school fast rallying from old school crusing through 100 stages to keep the car in 1-piece.

[6789]

SS3 already begun!

SS4 I meant.

WWR said Ogier is restarting under super rally tomorrow morning.

[Allyc85]

5th quickest so far for Meeke on SS3 :)

[mousti]

Tanak 5.9 seconds ahead of Wilson, it has begun!

[sp0+]

Good time for Ott on D-MACs!!!!!

[tolis]

Gooooooo Ott!!! :D

[GigiGalliNo1]

he means tomorrows stages...stick to gps locations.

Sorry. Now I get it

GPS locations? Sorry?

[dimviii]

i am afraid Tanak is going to ridicule plenty of drivers tomorow.Lets measure him with Ostberg,Henning even with slower tyres.

[Luis Pacheco]

Good pace from Armundo. Already one minute down.

[Mirek]

i am afraid Tanak is going to ridicule plenty of drivers tomorow.Lets measure him with Ostberg,Henning even with slower tyres.

DMack has completely new tyres for Wales. We don't know how fast they are. Semerád was pleased with them (on the contrary to previous events).

[ridder]

Yes, wanted to say just that. DMACK was allowed to make a new compound as one of the "jokers" that tire manufacturers have to change problematic tires during the season. Since this is last round of this season they could basically make special tyres just for 1 rally. Something like Pirelli did for Fiesta S2000 debut on Monte.

[Allyc85]

Ogiers skid marks! Lucky boy in a way!

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[pete c]

what happened to Hayden Paddon?

[Allyc85]

what happened to Hayden Paddon?

Went off in 5th gear and luckily didnt hit much, but did suffer a puncture.

[wwbroe]

what happened to Hayden Paddon?

He had a rear left puncture.

[pete c]

ahh was just missing of the timing screens...all ok

[HarriK]

Nikara had co-driver light problem in last stage. Co-driver used flashlight.

[satukata]

Nikara had co-driver light problem in last stage. Co-driver used flashlight.

big problem :) and fastest pwrc! 20s faster than floding! Great Jarkko Nikara!

[dimviii]

big problem :) and fastest pwrc! 20s faster than floding! Great Jarkko Nikara!
expect big dogfight between Nikara and Paddon.

[dimviii]

DMack has completely new tyres for Wales. We don't know how fast they are. Semerád was pleased with them (on the contrary to previous events).
Mirek the new tyre is not always better.History says that it can be worse.
Don t expect to see big progress in tyres from a manufacture with no motorsport tyre history.While seems ''easy'' it s very difficult.
Michelin for example haven t managed to make a wet tyre at Pirellis level last 10 years.
Also don t forget that Michelin Pirelli are working for decades with works teams,something which can help a lot in tyre technology with usefull data from them.D mack is working with who?....

[jonas_mcrae]

Guerra is Mexican PWRC driver in Evo X, he was third in Spain, but dont think he was faster than loeb on SS2...

[Jafry]

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2011/955/955_wales_rally_gb_2011_9ab3de60b4.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2011/955/955_wales_rally_gb_2011_8bdd0f1ed1.jpg

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[Hartusvuori]

Latvala is suffering from a neck pain and constant headache, has been since his Escort mkII zero car roll in FRC Kerava in September.

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[dimviii]

Tanak 5.9 seconds ahead of Wilson, it has begun!

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[Hartusvuori]

^ If anyone was second guessings that could Tänak fall behind Wilson even if this is Tänak first proper WRC outing and even if he is on other, unproven tyres - we would be in trouble. Matt Wilson's huge experience in WRC doesn't weight much when it's put against guts, bravery and hunger of young Tänak. If you've seen Tänak live this year, you'll remember the name. Heck, Tänak is almost faster than Wilson (and many others) on Fiesta S2000, so adding a turbo shouldn't slow him down.

[tolis]

Some more photos from Wales: Rally of Great Britain : Wales Rally GB 2011 - Special Stages One and Two (http://www.walesrallygb.com/2321.php)
High Res photos during the event: http://www.worldrallypics.com/walesrallygb/

[Wasted Talent]

expect big dogfight between Nikara and Paddon.

No fight - Paddon is driving an R4 Impreza here so not part of PWRC........

WT

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Some more photos from Wales: Rally of Great Britain : Wales Rally GB 2011 - Special Stages One and Two (http://www.walesrallygb.com/2321.php)
High Res photos during the event: http://www.worldrallypics.com/walesrallygb/

Fantastic photo's... and what a place the Great Orme is - who needs Monte Carlo ??? :D

[Juha_Koo]

No fight - Paddon is driving an R4 Impreza here so not part of PWRC........

WT

Fights don't look classes... Overall results matter too. Nikara has flashed some amazing speed lately so I'm expecting an interesting battle. R4 still isn't as fast as expected (perhaps excluding MML's Evo 10 with Ketomaa).

EDIT. Just noticed that Nikara has been entered by Bilbutikken AS WRT. Where is Gröndal? Also, Flodin is codriven by Timo Alanne (in France he was with Brynildsen).

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Highlights of day 1 on Wales TV channel S4C

S4/Clic (http://s4c.co.uk/clic/e_live.shtml)

EDIT - looks like coming up NOW ... :)

[uranium]

Wales and Sun (http://video.bigmir.net/show/266181/)

Here it is video with Mentos team. Also there is some video with Ogier and his crashed car

[cali]

Wales and Sun (http://video.bigmir.net/show/266181/)

Here it is video with Mentos team. Also there is some video with Ogier and his crashed car
In your video Ott was sliding a lot, seemed like no grip at all

[dimviii]

No fight - Paddon is driving an R4 Impreza here so not part of PWRC........

WT

who cares about that.I am not talking about championships/points.Just to see their fight.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ogier was lucky when he hit the wall and spun... he could have flipped over the kerb and into the sea !!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/EddieFocus/Car%20Pics%201/Ogier.jpg

[Juha_Koo]

I'm getting many different times - could someone tell me when does SS4 start (GMT)? I have a lecture in the morning but luckily there's wifi and I have my laptop+earbuds ready. A seat in the back aisle is mine. :)

[uranium]

I'm getting many different times - could someone tell me when does SS4 start (GMT)?

Itinerary on wrc.com says 7:33
So 9:33 Helsinki time.
No?

[Juha_Koo]

Itinerary on wrc.com says 7:33
So 9:33 Helsinki time.
No?

Yeah, thanks. :up: Just wanted to be sure.

[Brynmor Pierce]

Not that long back from Clocaenog, great company today, ok rallying...however....a spectator car park that was rougher than most whites on a road rally then a 2 mile plus walk up DESERTED tracks to the stage. [:x] ....whoever planned the spectator parking in Cloccy needs to think again for next year....i'm mystified how anyone with kids or with difficulty walking could get in there. Amazed how quiet it was too???? [ :s ]

So narked off that i'm not going tomorrow now, may go to Hafren on Saturday see if the 'love' returns..

Good to see the MINIS going well, and congrats to Clwyd Vale Motor Club running the spectator area so efficiently.. [:Y:]

[Back-N-Black]

To play the supporting role requires also to have a CAUTION to finish the rally. And Ogier crashed the wall at the EXTRA CAUTION stage which is also just 4km and the start of the rally. I am very clear I think.

I agree. A supporting driver should not be pushing as hard as he does. He obviously didn't crash on purpose, he is just pushing so hard. Stupid 4km stage.

[Back-N-Black]

Having watched the local weather forecast this evening, I'd suggest those going to the Orme on Thursday pack their waterproofs.

Hah, your weathermen are as bad as ours. Awesome day on the Orme.

[tolis]

Wales Rally GB preview-Motors TV: WRC Wales Rally GB 2011 - Preview - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDXDMHOpHOc)
Day 1 video: Wales Rally GB leg1 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4fIaWHS_f0)

[Bobcat]

Preview Wales Rally GB - Ford WRC - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEdiP-88JgY)

[RICARDO75]

Wales Rally GB leg1 - YouTube (http://youtu.be/l4fIaWHS_f0)

[RICARDO75]

Leg1 Highlights - 2011 WRC Wales Rally GB - Best-of-RallyLive.com - YouTube (http://youtu.be/1QkI1ifmiF8)

[GigiGalliNo1]

Rally Live video is up most the BEST!

[6789]

SS3 video - WRC Wales GB 2011 - SS03 Clocaenog Preview [HD] - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOvNbqhcm1A&feature=feedu)

[Koppomsbo]

Goood Morning!
Hope that we get some action today!

[6789]

Goood Morning!
Hope that we get some action today!
Hope for a fight!!

[AP-Racing]

Morning

[GigiGalliNo1]

More than an hour till first stage right? Good late afternoon from Australia! :)

[pino]

Wish I could stay home and follow this exciting fight "live"...damn job :(

[Koppomsbo]

Wish I could stay home and follow this exciting fight "live"...damn job :(

No Pc ;)

[HarriK]

Sebastien Ogier Crash - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vC-HQ8_7W8) ogier crash

Let the day 2 begin!

[Mise]

Is there any live coverage?

[Koppomsbo]

And we are go!

[sp0+]

Goodmorning everybody!!!! Let the game commence!!!! :)

[johunn]

Mikko is 5,1 seconds down in the second split already. Loeb must be going flat out.

[N.O.T]

Hirvonen is getting beaten senseless !!!!! Call the police someone....

[sp0+]

Loeb on the charge!!!!!!!

[rp]

Oh no! Hirvonen already +5.1

Now the gap is +3.4

[HarriK]

+3.4 mikko losen 3rd split.. not bad...

[N.O.T]

Loeb found out about the embarrassment it seems....

[N.O.T]

Solberg good 1st split.....

[sp0+]

Petter!!!! Yessssssss!!!! :)

[N.O.T]

Loeb had 2 close calls so he reduced pace...

[N.O.T]

Mikko 3.1 slower.....

[sp0+]

Also Petter must have had a moment between 1st and 2nd split.....

[N.O.T]

that 2nd split by Loeb was a benchmark.....Petters times collapsed as well after the 1st one.

[Brother John]

that 2nd split by Loeb was a benchmark.....Petters times collapsed as well after the 1st one.

Petter really have to retire in WRC.

[Koppomsbo]

Ogier in more trouble, or just the two first guys going all in?

[haydnw]

Some photos from the Orme yesterday...
Wales Rally GB 2011 « Haydn's Blog (http://www.haydnwilliams.com/blog/wales-rally-gb-2011)

[pettersolberg29]

Spin for Petter - lost 6 seconds. Suggests his pace wasn't too bad then.

[sp0+]

Petter really have to retire in WRC.

I wouldn't be so hard on him...I think he has still a lot to give and the speed is there...

[r199]

Petter still is the best non factory driver out there,

[sp0+]

Waiting anxiously for Ott!!!!!

[Ville]

I have lost the link for the Czech web page, where you can see the results and driver comments. Could someone post it again?

[uranium]

Výsledky Rallye: Výsledky on-line (http://www.vysledky-rally.cz/vysledky/?rz=254)

[sp0+]

Good 1st split for Ott....Poor 2nd... :(

[Ville]

Thank you sbrytskyy!

[Tom206wrc]

Meeke :confused:

[Brother John]

I wouldn't be so hard on him...I think he has still a lot to give and the speed is there...

Yes the speed is there but not the entire rally since 2003!

[ridder]

Yes the speed is there but not the entire rally since 2003!

Oh really?
What about the 5 wins in 2004? 2 in 2005 including beating both Loeb and Gronholm straight on ?
And what about wales last year?

Sure he doesn't seem to be at his best any more, but be careful what you say...

[Hartusvuori]

that 2nd split by Loeb was a benchmark.

That would look cool printed on a t-shirt!

[bennizw]

Is anybody else having problems with getting sound from the rally radio?

[pete c]

yeah rally radio is dead for me

[r199]

no problems whit rr over here

[Mise]

Mikko 1,1 faster on split 1

[6789]

WRR is working really well here, with FF on Vista

[N.O.T]

yeah rally radio is dead for me

aren't you happy about it ???

[HarriK]

ØSTBERG M. / ANDERSSON J. (st. č. 6) "It feels better now, they did something with the ECU.

[noel157]

Ogier off from Ralio + broadcast, at 2.20:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCNeBn6OCwQ

[pete c]

can't say im' overly bothered.....

[HarriK]

mikko 2.5sec faster on ss5 (~10km stage). Way to go Mikko!

I think that Nikara catch Fuchs on SS4 and lost some seconds in the end because of that...

[Leon]

hirvo won the stage and only 1.3 from Loeb. what did he had from breakfast?

[noel157]

Sordo off/stopped.

[r199]

Sordo stoped on stage

[6789]

Mikko into the lead!!!

[N.O.T]

new leader.

[Langdale Forest]

Mikko Hirvonen could still win the championship if he wins the rally and if Loeb finished 2nd, but Mikko would have to win the power stage and for Loeb to finish 4th or lower on the power stage.