[IRC] Rallye Sanremo 2012

[J4MIE]

I'm trying to find an itinerary for this year's event but not having much luck on the official website :(

Does anyone have a schedule yet or is it still to be published? :)

[J4MIE]

Anyone? :D

I found a program at http://www.acisanremo.it/rallysanremo/documenti/Programma%20Rallye%20Sanremo%202012.3%20ENG.pdf but still no info about stage times or maps...

[J4MIE]

Found it at Rallye Sanremo 2012 (http://www.acisanremo.it/rallysanremo/documenti/concorrenti.htm) thanks to Google ;)

[tolis]

Harry Hunt will drive a Peugeot 207 S2000 with Kronos Support in Rallye San Remo!
He'll drive his DS3 R3T in Sliven and Cyprus.

Harry set to drive S2000 in extended 2012 rally schedule « Harry Hunt Motorsport (http://www.harryhuntmotorsport.com/blog/2012/08/harry-set-to-drive-s2000-in-extended-2012-rally-schedule/)

[tolis]

Harry Hunt will drive a Peugeot 207 S2000 with Kronos Support in Rallye San Remo!
He'll drive his DS3 R3T in Sliven and Cyprus.

Harry set to drive S2000 in extended 2012 rally schedule « Harry Hunt Motorsport (http://www.harryhuntmotorsport.com/blog/2012/08/harry-set-to-drive-s2000-in-extended-2012-rally-schedule/)

http://www.almrally.ru/imagelib/IRC/2012/20120709/20120831kronos-hunt02.jpg

[tolis]

Craig Breen will drive the 207 S2000 of Sainteloc Team!

[dimviii]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkfl-GUDVcU&feature=player_embedded

[tolis]

Alessandro Perico in a Fiesta RRC!

[vino_93]

François Delecour want to be there with the 207 from Munaretto (Auto Hebdo).

And comeback from Capana, with Munaretto and a 207 S2000. He will prepare the event in doing the Rally Citta di Bassano.
AUTOhebdo.fr | IRC – Pierre Campana de retour au Sanremo (http://www.autohebdo.fr/rallye/irc/article-26-2-13029/210912-irc-%E2%80%93-pierre-campana-de-retour-au-sanremo)

Don't know how many 207 have Munaretto ? Delecour said this two weeks ago ... I hope they can be there both !

[Mirek]

At least Jan Kopecký will be there for Škoda Motorsport. Don't know about Juho.

[Mirek]

Jiří Navrátil with Fiesta S2000 will be there too.

[br21]

Pushkar with EvoX also, he was quite fast on Yalta until the accident

[steffforno]

François Delecour want to be there with the 207 from Munaretto (Auto Hebdo).

And comeback from Capana, with Munaretto and a 207 S2000. He will prepare the event in doing the Rally Citta di Bassano.
AUTOhebdo.fr | IRC – Pierre Campana de retour au Sanremo (http://www.autohebdo.fr/rallye/irc/article-26-2-13029/210912-irc-%E2%80%93-pierre-campana-de-retour-au-sanremo)

Don't know how many 207 have Munaretto ? Delecour said this two weeks ago ... I hope they can be there both !

I think that Munaretto have 5/6 207...

[steffforno]

Alessandro Perico in a Fiesta RRC!

I hope it. He is always too fast in Sanremo!!! He won with Clio Super 1600

[Adler]

Austrian Hannes Danzinger will start in an Clio R3 prepared by Schlager Rallye Sport, it will be his first international outing and the first time with an R3 car as well.

Google Übersetzer (http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=de&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=de&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.motorline.cc%2Frallye%2Findex.p hp%2FIRC-Sanremo-Rallye---IRC-Premiere-von-Hannes-Danzinger%2Farticle%3D172711&act=url)

Glad to see he finally gets a chance to proove his skills in an international event, because he was by far the fastest FWD-pilot in the last years in ÖRM.

[PLuto]

Frigyes Turan will replace Patrik Flodin in PS Engineering Fiesta S2000.

http://galeria.vezess.hu/files/490/055/000/55490/55490_436407_550x413.jpg

[Kielder]

Magalhaes will be in the entry list with a 207 S2000 of Delta Rally, nevertheless his participation isn't sure.

[vino_93]

seems that it'll be a very nice rally !

[Tom206wrc]

Eric Cantona at the wheels of a 207 S2000 in Sanremo ??? :confused: :eek: :crazy:
OmniCorse website seems to mention him...

[Kielder]

Eric Cantona at the wheels of a 207 S2000 in Sanremo ??? :confused: :eek: :crazy:
OmniCorse website seems to mention him...

If this becomes true, spectators should be careful about what they shout to him :ninja: .

[pucky54]

Campana!

[Diegotest]

During these days, many top drivers are making some pre event test near the SS of Sanremo rally. More details and pictures on website testrally.com

Today and tomorrow Andreucci in test

[pucky54]

Entry list IRC/CIR: http://www.rallylink.it/pdf/2012/sanremo_irc.pdf

Entry list Leggenda: http://www.rallylink.it/pdf/2012/sanremo_leggenda.pdf

[Mirek]

Nice list but the the seeding is disaster (Magalhaes for example).

[Wim_Impreza]

Magalhaes isn't so fast in events outside Portugal. Only Harry Hunt and probably Janos Puskadi are slower than him who are ahead of him in the list. In my opinion, the only drivers who really has bad numbers are Robert Consani, the leader in the IRC Production Cup and the IRC 2WD Cup, and most of the DS3 drivers.

[pucky54]

Magalhaes isn't so fast in events outside Portugal

He was 5th last year at Sanremo, ahead of Scandola! and lying 3rd overall in Ypres until his engine broke down....thats not so fast outside of Portugal, I see :D :D :D

[Wim_Impreza]

Last year he had the support of Peugeot Sport Portugal and he did a lot of IRC rallies. This year he only did 2 rallies, so he also lacks competition rhythm.

He only did 1 stage in Ypres 2011 (he retired in the second SS) and was 4th in that stage, not 3rd... You can't say that he was on a way to do a very good rally in 1 short stage. 5th overall was his best IRC result of 2011, that is not that impressive.

[PLuto]

Seeding is completely disaster, but this is usual in Italy...

[Mirek]

Last year he had the support of Peugeot Sport Portugal and he did a lot of IRC rallies. This year he only did 2 rallies, so he also lacks competition rhythm.

He only did 1 stage in Ypres 2011 (he retired in the second SS) and was 4th in that stage, not 3rd... You can't say that he was on a way to do a very good rally in 1 short stage. 5th overall was his best IRC result of 2011, that is not that impressive.

I bet he will be more than 1 s/km faster than Puskadi. More than 0,5 s/km faster than Hunt. Faster than Turán, Bouffier (with R2 no chance). Maybe other but I'm totally sure about these seeded in front of him. Don't forget that there is 44 km long stage in the night on first day! The differences are always in minutes (remember Basso being 30 seconds faster than anyone else!).

Tempestini, Heloise, Pushkar in front of Aigner. He can catch more than one in Ronde. Vescovi behind Kogler, Crugnola behind Danzinger, Navrátil in front of Campedeli, Campana behind Turán...

I really hope they change starting order for Ronde otherwise it's going to be very bad...

[pucky54]

I really hope they change starting order for Ronde otherwise it's going to be very bad...

There is a long regrouping before Ronde and they could change the running order to actual standings......but I doubt it ;)

[RS]

Nicest IRC entrylist for quite a while.

Edit: Where is Mikkelsen?!

[pucky54]

Edit: Where is Mikkelsen?!

Mikkelsen is in France a.t.m. ;)

[RS]

Mikkelsen is in France a.t.m. ;)

And comparing pretty well to Ogier I see.

So that means he can't start Sanremo recce?

[EightGear]

Nicest IRC entrylist for quite a while.

Edit: Where is Mikkelsen?!

That was exactly my reaction. A shame he won't be there.

[tolis]

That was exactly my reaction. A shame he won't be there.
So, if Hanninen wins in Italy and in Cyprus and Mikkelsen doesn't go in the last round, then the Finn is the champion! :D
Just dreaming though...

[mousti]

Skoda won't even allow that, it's all for Andreas that title.

[uranium]

Skoda won't even allow that, it's all for Andreas that title.
How do you know?
If yes, it is terrific shame on Skoda

[tolis]

How do you know?
If yes, it is terrific shame on Skoda
For sure they won't let it happen. After the end of the year, everyone will be happy. Andreas (IRC), Juho (ERC), Jan (Czech).

[mousti]

How do you know?
If yes, it is terrific shame on Skoda
Logical like Tolis says then everyone has a title, main objectives were also clear at begin of the season and people who have good sources around Skoda have confirmed that too. And yes it's quite a shame because Juho had brilliant performances this year and Andreas have made quite alot of mistakes.

[PLuto]

Andreas had no plans to go to Sanremo, Skoda Motorsport actually have no plans to go to Cyprus...

[werner]

Nice to see Andreas Aigner on Entry list!

[stepunk]

I really hope they change starting order for Ronde otherwise it's going to be very bad...

They did it last year!

[pucky54]

DNS: Magalhaes & Gonon

[werner]

Andreas had no plans to go to Sanremo, Skoda Motorsport actually have no plans to go to Cyprus...

Skoda Motorsport dont go to Cyprus, its confirmed, so Andreas is IRC Champion. Skoda UK (seems Skoda Italy too), will close after that season.

[Ucci]

What about predictions?? IMHO my secret favorite is U.Scandola, he showed on last few CIR rallyes top performance, also very relaible, no mistakes. He was constantly faster then Andreucci, who is the benchmark for other drivers in Italy. Still, he is becoming older, therefore he is not able to stand against Kopecky, Hanninen and even Basso. By the way-will be Basso in RRC Fiesta?? If this is the case, than he has the most chances to win. The stages are as tailor-made for the RRC performances & capabilities.....

[RS]

Skoda Motorsport dont go to Cyprus, its confirmed, so Andreas is IRC Champion. Skoda UK (seems Skoda Italy too), will close after that season.

I wish there was an 'dislike' button on here...

You mean Skoda UK gone for good?

[werner]

I am quite sure that Skoda UK dont continue with Rallying, and maybe Skoda Italy (who gave the car), too. Ofcourse no good news, but we had the same with Peugeot UK?

[stefanvv]

I am quite sure that Skoda UK dont continue with Rallying, and maybe Skoda Italy (who gave the car), too. Ofcourse no good news, but we had the same with Peugeot UK?

So no factory teams in 2013?

[Mirek]

I am quite sure that Skoda UK dont continue with Rallying, and maybe Skoda Italy (who gave the car), too. Ofcourse no good news, but we had the same with Peugeot UK?

Škoda Rally Team Italia (team of Zanchi) did only servicing of Škoda UK car. The car itself was factory one. Only in first season with Wilks they used Italian car. There is another Škoda Motorsport Italy team which is completely different one (car of Scandola). Not an easy situation :)

[uranium]

Completely agree with N.O.T. the IRC totally became lady cup :mad:

[Mirek]

Why? Next year is waiting for R5s and than the big party starts again.

Škoda Motorsport will do several events next year (less than this year). There's a chance Basso could start with RRC and sure Peugeot joins at the second half of year with first R5. I'm very positive about the future despite 2013 being another weak year.

[EightGear]

despite 2014 being another weak year.

2014 or do you mean 2013?

[Mirek]

2014 or do you mean 2013?

Fixed for You ;)

[PLuto]

Why? Next year is waiting for R5s and than the big party starts again.

Škoda Motorsport will do several events next year (less than this year). There's a chance Basso could start with RRC and sure Peugeot joins at the second half of year with first R5. I'm very positive about the future despite 2013 being another weak year.

And dont forget other Ford drivers...

[Ucci]

Few hours ago officialy confirmed: Basso will drive Fiesta RRC. The team succeeded to repair the car after Kosciuszko's accident on Rally Poland. Scandola & Andreucci & Kopecky & Hanninen will have a bad night's sleep....

[mousti]

Did that repairment matter, thought they had 2?

[Tom206wrc]

Few hours ago officialy confirmed: Basso will drive Fiesta RRC. The team succeeded to repair the car after Kosciuszko's accident on Rally Poland. Scandola & Andreucci & Kopecky & Hanninen will have a bad night's sleep....


I still hope(and believe in)victory for UCCI :p :

[Ucci]

Did that repairment matter, thought they had 2?


A-Style has one S2000 and one RRC.....

[Ucci]

I still hope(and believe in)victory for UCCI :p :

Me too, Tom....but realisticly-we must be aware that pug has no chance against Fabia, sorry.....

[mousti]

A-Style has one S2000 and one RRC.....

Ahh I thought Basso only drove the RRC this year but in Castrozza and maybe in another Italian rally he was going to start with the S2000 then

[PLuto]

"RRC" car is also Ford Fiesta S2000 :)

[mousti]

Yeah but I meant the S2000 with 2.0 atmospheric engine :p

[PLuto]

Yes, this is correct indication ;)

[dimviii]

watch the stickers at front bumper
http://www.italiaracing.net/public/383820121010173635.jpg

[dimviii]

http://www.rallylink.it/cms12/images/phocagallery/sanremo12/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_01_hanninen.jpghttp://www.rallylink.it/cms12/images/phocagallery/sanremo12/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_03_andreucci.jpghttp://www.rallylink.it/cms12/images/phocagallery/sanremo12/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_12_puskadi.jpg

[dimviii]

lololololol
http://www.rallylink.it/cms12/images/phocagallery/sanremo12/giovedi_1/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_02_basso-.jpghttp://www.rallylink.it/cms12/images/phocagallery/sanremo12/giovedi_1/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_07_campana.jpghttp://www.rallylink.it/cms12/images/phocagallery/sanremo12/giovedi_1/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_08_albertini.jpg

[dimviii]

http://www.rallylink.it/cms12/images/phocagallery/sanremo12/giovedi_1/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_14_hunt.jpg

http://www.rallylink.it/cms12/images/phocagallery/sanremo12/giovedi_1/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_02_adesivi_anti_chiodi.jpg

And Petter Solberg car
http://www.rallylink.it/cms12/images/phocagallery/sanremo12/giovedi_1/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_petter_solberg_car.jpg

more photos
http://www.rallylink.it/cms12/images/phocagallery/sanremo12/giovedi_1/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_petter_solberg_car.jpg

[noel157]

Don't understand a word the nice lady is saying but recognise a car or two:

54° Rally di Sanremo Test Ufficiali Skoda Motorsport organizzati dalla rts - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Hn0SJqNH-bc)

[pino]

Back from the shakedown and was impressed by Hanninen (not surprised) and Kopecky :eek: it's going to be a great fight vs Basso and Andreucci...can't wait :bounce:

[noel157]

You think Ucci has a chance Pino?

[pino]

You think Ucci has a chance Pino?

Yes but it also depends on Basso and especially Hanninen...if he keeps his car on road, it will be difficult to beat him.

[liposh]

Yes but it also depends on Basso and especially Hanninen...if he keeps his car on road, it will be difficult to beat him.
I think Kopecký is also very strong, but it isn´t clearly visible because he focused on czech championship. I think that this year he is stronger than during seasons 2010 and 2011 (my personal feeling) Anyway we all know his weakness ("sleeping" during morning) He will drive using his head and waiting for mistakes of those two crazy men (Basso and Hanninen)

[WRC1]

shakedown times anywhere???

[Tom206wrc]

Did Bouffier run shakedown too ??? If yes, how was the 208 R2 in term of performances/show/etc :confused:

[mousti]

PSE there for Turan?

[dupanton]

Can someone confirm the DNS from Magelhaes and Gonon?

[Mirek]

The answer is yes for both of You...

[noel157]

What happened Mirek?

[Mirek]

Money I guess.

[mousti]

Campana and Albertini did 7 runs

Scandola fastest, 0.7s on Kopecky and 0.8s on Basso fourth was Juho on 1.2s and fifth Campana on 1.3s

Bouffier fastest of R2..

[Mirek]

Aigner and Kangur DNS too.

[werner]

Aigner and Kangur DNS too.

About Aigner I read it today, it was an entry if Cyprus is cancelled. I am sorry for him, because I wish he could fight for PC.

[mousti]

Seems easy for Consani now to get the double.

[rallye-vid]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arKTX6-Vumc

[RS]

What are the weird symbols on Basso's car?

[rallye-vid]

Just read this: http://www.motorsportforums.com/european-rallying/130805-italian-rally-news-120.html#post1065826

[dimviii]

some photos
Event Photos' Gallery - IRC Intercontinental Rally Challenge - Eurosport (http://www.ircseries.com/photogallery/list/id/45)

[Mirek]

Seems easy for Consani now to get the double.

There are double points from Cyprus so it's not lost for Aigner.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Looking forward to a close fight in San Remo...hope the Fiestas and 207s can challenge the Skoda's here !

And I really hope that Craig Breen has a great event and gets to the finish. Been a hard time for him since the death of Gareth Roberts on the Targa Florio...

[PLuto]

About Aigner I read it today, it was an entry if Cyprus is cancelled. I am sorry for him, because I wish he could fight for PC.

Yes, this is true...

[Jeppe]

Did Bouffier run shakedown too ??? If yes, how was the 208 R2 in term of performances/show/etc :confused:

Yes he did, in deed. He was veeeery fast and the car looked fast and nice also. BB got little different lines than other R2 toprunners. That's got to be result of the experience of the twist roads in the San Remo...

I'm very much waiting for the friday results - especially SS4 which is starting in the evening 9pm.

[Jeppe]

Did Bouffier run shakedown too ??? If yes, how was the 208 R2 in term of performances/show/etc :confused:

Yes he did, in deed. He was veeeery fast and the car looked fast and nice also. BB got little different lines than other R2 toprunners. That's got to be result of the experience of the twist roads in the San Remo...

I'm very much waiting for the friday results - especially SS4 which is starting in the evening 9pm.

..And some words about the overall competition: Scandola was the only one of the toprunners who take it to the limit today. I think that Juho and Jan were 'cruising' and 207's arejust not fast enough.

[RS]

I just realised that Andreas' non start on Sanremo means he will never win an IRC tarmac event. Quite an achievement for a double champion!

I am expecting Basso to do the business this weekend, barring problems.

[Mirek]

I just realised that Andreas' non start on Sanremo means he will never win an IRC tarmac event. Quite an achievement for a double champion!

I am expecting Basso to do the business this weekend, barring problems.

Yes, that's really weird for mainly asphalt series. The more he will stay forever as champion thanks to the team strategy.

[uranium]

Quite an achievement for a double champion!

:laugh:
Lady-cup precalculated champion
Shame on everything...

[PLuto]

Start list to first leg - https://rally-base.com/2012/rallye-sanremo-2012/start-list/?startTimeTypeId=255

[dimviii]

50 minutes more for ss1?

[satukata]

50 minutes more for ss1?

Rallyradio sanremo?

[PLuto]

Rally radio is working, results too - https://rally-base.com/2012/rallye-sanremo-2012/

[dimviii]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/12/sa8eqyru.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/12/eba4yny3.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/12/ebuby9es.jpg
photos from stage 1 !!

[satukata]

Who will win sanremo? Podium
1.Hänninen 2.Basso 3.Kopecky

[dimviii]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/12/a3uhu3ud.jpg

[werner]

1. Basso, 2. Kopecky, 3. Andreucci, 4. Hänninen, 5. Scandola ... if all stay without problems and dont retire ... :-)

[dimviii]

wow Basso -9 sec from Juho!!

[satukata]

Rallyradio?

[PLuto]

Rally radio is working, results too - https://rally-base.com/2012/rallye-sanremo-2012/

Correction. Radio is working, but nobody is talking :(

[dimviii]

Scandola was out of road

[dimviii]

Pirelli 1-2-4 at stage...

[RS]

Hunt quicker than I thought he would be.

[satukata]

Hunt quicker than I thought he would be.

+2sec/km is pretty slow. Later i hope more speed

[dimviii]

Basso -2,5 from Juho at stage 2

[RS]

+2sec/km is pretty slow. Later i hope more speed

I didn't say it was fast, but he is not far behind Campana for example.

[satukata]

Really strong start for basso.

[dimviii]

Scandola changing tyre,damn Andreucci will not push now ? :(

[Goren]

Correction. Radio is working, but nobody is talking :(

rewind loop of Greg Strange giving event preview....

[satukata]

Maybe different tyre choises, some places are wet..

[Tom206wrc]

Very good time by Bouffier on SS1...the fact the 208 is a very strong car in class is no legend then ;)

[Tom206wrc]

Oh no Harry Hunt puncture too on SS2 :(

[Tom206wrc]

Why no time SS2 anymore from Bouffier :confused:


Edit: OK, Bouffier and followers have time now ;)

[werner]

Why no time SS2 anymore from Bouffier :confused:

+48 Sec.

[dimviii]

Vai vai Basso!!!

Scandola retired :(

[werner]

Scandola out, so Ucci will do a secure drive for CIR.

[Mirek]

So Scandola screwed it already on SS1, hmm...

dimviii: Good point with Pirelli. Let's see if Pirelli stays so strong if temperatures goes up tomorrow...

[Gard]

Yes, that's really weird for mainly asphalt series. The more he will stay forever as champion thanks to the team strategy.This year IRC, was decided in a Skoda boardroom. They split the championships amongst the drivers. Saved a lot of travelling expenses and probably some cars too. Except some good media coverage, IRC has been a farce.

[Mirek]

Yes, that's exactly what I meant. Still Andreas managed to defeat his Škoda opponents only once in all the season so his title looks really strange (last year it was similar case - Juho did four events less).

[Mirek]

I have to appologize to Danzinger. I know he is good in Austria but I have never thought he could be so fast in his first foreign event!

[Fiat-131-Abarth]

I have to appologize to Danzinger. I know he is good in Austria but I have never thought he could be so fast in his first foreign event!

I never thougt that he could be that fast. Faster than Crugnola and Campedelli on SS 3. Incredible. And he´s driving the Clio for the first time. Would be nice if he would get a proper car in Austria, not only these VW CNG or Diesel cars.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Great to see the Fiesta's and 207's mixing it with Skoda's driven by their best drivers... but there's a way to go and some longer stages tomorrow... :rolleyes:

Shame about the puncture for Hunt but Breen is going well. :)

[werner]

Anybody know if Harry Hunt goes Cyprus with 2WD, or again S2000?

[irish_tiger]

This year IRC, was decided in a Skoda boardroom. They split the championships amongst the drivers. Saved a lot of travelling expenses and probably some cars too. Except some good media coverage, IRC has been a farce.
I think you got that 100% correct there ...although increasing the amount of events diluted and decreased the competition and excitement .... :(

[PLuto]

Anybody know if Harry Hunt goes Cyprus with 2WD, or again S2000?

S2000 is only for Sanremo, Cyprus is planned back in DS3 R3T

[PLuto]

Start list to section 2 of today - Rallye Sanremo 2012 - Start order - section 2, leg 1 - Rally-Base (http://rally-base.com/2012/rallye-sanremo-2012/start-list/?startTimeTypeId=261)

[werner]

Shame that Harray Hunt must go at the end of the field. They should give him a better number.

[rallye-sport]

First day -> Photos Rallye du Sanremo 2012 (http://www.rallye-sport.fr/photos-rallye-du-sanremo-2012/)

http://www.rallye-sport.fr/wp-content/gallery/sanremo-2012/vialatte_aurelien_12.jpg



http://www.rallye-sport.fr/wp-content/gallery/sanremo-2012/vialatte_aurelien_07.jpg

[stefanvv]

Umberto Scandola CRASH in Rallye San Remo 2012 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ehl-4JHte00&feature=share)

The tyre actually exploded :eek:

[hari]

Andreucci climbing up to Bajardo in SS2.

http://www.ir7.at/rsm1.jpg

[Fiat-131-Abarth]

Juho stopped according to rallylink.

[mousti]

IRC rally radio did that exist this year?

[Tom206wrc]

Juho Hänninen crashed out on SS4 :confused:

[rallye-sport]

New photos by Jean-Marie -> Photos Rallye du Sanremo 2012 (http://www.rallye-sport.fr/photos-rallye-du-sanremo-2012/)

http://www.rallye-sport.fr/wp-content/gallery/sanremo-2012/img_6267.jpg

[mousti]

Ucci loses more than one minute!

[werner]

Ucci loses more than one minute!

He go no risk, have to finish for CIR.

[cosmin_sb]

Very fast Basso, only Kopecky came close to him.

[Tom206wrc]

Fantastic time by Breen :eek:

[Wim_Impreza]

He go no risk, have to finish for CIR.

Andreucci is way in front in the CIR standings and his biggest rival retired, so he can push.

[Tom206wrc]

Problems for Campana and Turan :(

[mousti]

Turan finished but Campana started before..

[werner]

Andreucci need a fourth place to be again Italian Champion with one race to go after San Remo. A fourth place at registered drivers, who are Basso, Perico, Albertini in front of him (after stage 4). Campedelli is the next one with a gap of 2 minutes, and its 2WD.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Pity for Juho and the others with problems but superb 3rd by Breen on SS4 :)

[dimviii]

Kubica as a spectator in video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HUCzJsa6xuk

[mousti]

Bouffier outstanding with 208 R2!

[HarriK]

Pajunen also accident in SS4 and retired.

[Tom206wrc]

Pity for Juho and the others with problems but superb 3rd by Breen on SS4 :)


And 10th on stage for Hunt, climbed 22nd overall after his puncture ;)

[rallye-vid]

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

[dimviii]

lol
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/46344_10151120303143952_599403334_n.jpg

[stefanvv]

I didn't know Hanninen is coming from Lapland :D

[dimviii]

Andreucci 10 sec penalty for late exit from service park(changed starter)

[dimviii]

http://www.rallylink.it/cms12/images/phocagallery/sanremo12/venerdi_3/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_02_basso-.jpghttp://www.rallylink.it/cms12/images/phocagallery/sanremo12/venerdi_3/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_05_kopecky.jpghttp://www.rallylink.it/cms12/images/phocagallery/sanremo12/venerdi_3/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_10_breen.jpg

[Sulland]

Are all 207s Evo 12 versions?

[dimviii]

Basso -14,6 from Kopecky... game over..

[Goren]

Breen up to 4th

[wwbroe]

Basso -14,6 from Kopecky... game over..

Yes, seems like Basso is giving driving lessons :D

[wwbroe]

Perico faster then Basso on second stage, alltough not much, only 0.7 sec. ;)

[werner]

Consani stage 6?

[Fiat-131-Abarth]

Gone off and retired.

[Mirek]

Photo of Škoda mechanic Pavel Vrkoslav...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/253098_3281379093655_192783482_n.jpg

I just woke up after a big party and when I saw it I thought I'm still so drunk :D

[GigiGalliNo1]

Another photo on roof ;) http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/13/du5ara5u.jpg

[tolis]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/76225_10151113617238123_1570315217_n.jpg

[RS]

Video of Hanninen's crash available here: Event Videos' Gallery - IRC Intercontinental Rally Challenge - Eurosport (http://www.ircseries.com/videogallery/list/id/45)

[SubaruNorway]

What are they saying when they are trying to get it moving again?

[focus206]

From now on it's Juho "on the roof" Hanninen :D even if that nickname meant something different for Erik Carlsson ;)

[Mirek]

Video of Hanninen's crash available here: Event Videos' Gallery - IRC Intercontinental Rally Challenge - Eurosport (http://www.ircseries.com/videogallery/list/id/45)

That's one epic crash which will go into the rally history. So hilarious :D

[Juha_Koo]

What are they saying when they are trying to get it moving again?

00:08 ->
MM: Six, left tight long. And caution, right kay and slow left long.
*crash*
MM: Yeeep.
JH: Luckily we didn't roll down...
MM: Hey no, we are on a roof..! Don't move it, let it be still. Let it be still!
JH: Roof...[something] You say what?
MM: We are on a roof of a house!
Exterior shots.

What a crash, incredible!

Points for Markkula for excellent situational awareness in the darkness, hasty guys would have reversed the car down from the roof. :D

[Fast Eddie WRC]

'Craig Breen, who started the stage in fifth overall, has slipped down the order after picking up a front-left puncture striking a rock on the inside of a corner in his Saintéloc Racing Peugeot 207 S2000 and losing approximately three minutes in the process.'

Shame :(

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Can anyone confirm if the final stage is being still shown live on Rai Sport 1 in Italy ?

[uranium]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWibD7OcXbU

[OldF]

Pity for Juho.

In tarmac rallies the organizer don’t have to repair the road as in gravel rallies but it seems they have to repair a roof. :D

[stefanvv]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWibD7OcXbU

Amazing car acrobat, managed to stay on the house roof :D

[dimviii]

http://www.rallylink.it/cms12/images/phocagallery/sanremo12/sabato_2/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_02_giandomenico_tutto_ok.jpg

[Viking]

Looks like a real "biggie" when he leaves the road, then dust settles and the car seems to be in one piece on a rooftop, unbelivable :)

[Hartusvuori]

Amazing car acrobat, managed to stay on the house roof :D

I'd give 10.0 points for creative input, 8.75 points for delivery. This will be remembered.

[Mirek]

If Kopecký finishes he will be 4-time in a row second overall in IRC season standings...

[rallye-vid]

Then he can drink with Mikko a beer ;)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Breen 3rd on SS8, and then 2nd on SS9 just 0.4s behind Kopecky !!! :eek:

[RS]

Breen 3rd on SS8, and then 2nd on SS9 just 0.4s behind Kopecky !!! :eek:

I think Kopecky and Basso have eased off now, but Craig is still doing well.

[RS]

Job done for Basso. Easy peasy. It's a shame he couldn't get a bigger programme this year because he could have fought for the championship. IMO he had the potential to win every round he started. Hoping he can have a fuller ERC programme next year.

[Mirek]

Time of last stage must be wrong. They are same with SS9 for all crews.

EDIT: Corrected.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

SS10 times in now.

Great win by Basso and nice to see some competition for the Skoda's now. :)

Also well done to Breen on his IRC comeback - great to finish and set some excellent times. :cool:

[werner]

And congratulations to Paolo Andreucci, he did his 7th time Champion in Italy!!

[dimviii]

Congrats to Basso-Diotta for a well deserved win.Don t forget that was against factory drivers with years non stop driving-training.Pitty that we dont see him drive more often.Definetely a contenter at asphalt rallies at least.

edit
he deserves and a photo
http://www.ircseries.com/uploads/photobank/seasons/2012/events/45_Italy/day2/big2/big2_basso_ita_065.jpg

[Mirek]

Juho SS1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84yUrlLaN7M

[Mirek]

Biiiig moment of Andreucci surrounded by crowds. The people doesn't seem to even think about the danger...

IRC SANREMO BIG SLIDE ANDREUCCI IN SS7 - Video Gallery - IRC Intercontinental Rally Challenge - Eurosport (http://www.ircseries.com/videogallery/detail/id_event/45/id/631)

[RS]

.Pitty that we dont see him (Basso) drive more often.Definetely a contenter at asphalt rallies at least.


Remember he also won San Marino on gravel against Mikkelsen.

[Mirek]

Points after Sanremo
Autosport : Intercontinental Rally Challenge (http://www.autosport.cz/souteze/bodovani.php?id=64&sk=269)

[RS]

Biiiig moment of Andreucci surrounded by crowds. The people doesn't seem to even think about the danger...

IRC SANREMO BIG SLIDE ANDREUCCI IN SS7 - Video Gallery - IRC Intercontinental Rally Challenge - Eurosport (http://www.ircseries.com/videogallery/detail/id_event/45/id/631)

Are we sure he wasn't pushing? :D

Thank god nobody was hurt. Would have been awesome if he has the power to drive out that slide though as he was quite nicely lined up for the hairpin by the time he arrived!

[Sulland]

Was Basso driving a S2000 or a RRC Fiesta this time?

[rallye-vid]

RRC

[Ucci]

Are all 207s Evo 12 versions?

Theh can be Evo 12, 13(it doesn't exisit)...it doesn't matter....until they are powerd by NA engine, no driver on this world has even slightest chance to be in front of driver like Basso with turbo engine. It is unequal fight, on this stages huge torque & Basso skills destroyes everyone.

[Ucci]

And congratulations to Paolo Andreucci, he did his 7th time Champion in Italy!!

Indeed, great result for ''old'' Paolino. But I think he&Peugeot Italia must think something new for the future, because with Scandola in Top-spec Fabia (and God forbid Basso with RRC....) he can yust retire.....no way to be faster than those two with ''crap'' like P207S2000.....sorry, but that is cruel reality.
Still, now is time to selebrate the 7th crown!! Magic result, we can call him Loeb Nb.2!!

[rallye-vid]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NR6OFKtI_gI

[werner]

Indeed, great result for ''old'' Paolino. But I think he&Peugeot Italia must think something new for the future, because with Scandola in Top-spec Fabia (and God forbid Basso with RRC....) he can yust retire.....no way to be faster than those two with ''crap'' like P207S2000.....sorry, but that is cruel reality.
Still, now is time to selebrate the 7th crown!! Magic result, we can call him Loeb Nb.2!!

At begin of Season I never though he can win the Championship this year. But as you know (and I know him since 1993!), he is now an very old fox with a lot of experience, and made some things with tactics. But ... when I see the Video sideways which was posted before ... strange!

Basso / RRC: We all know that sometimes turbo engine has big + against S2000. I was surprised after San Marino (same Situation with Basso/Mikkelsen), that the Team Skoda UK when I asked them if that fight, S2000 against RRC Turbo, they never found a word that RRC should be forbidden for future with that regulation. So ... I though OK, 2 different cars, but both with + & -.

[Mirek]

Indeed, great result for ''old'' Paolino. But I think he&Peugeot Italia must think something new for the future, because with Scandola in Top-spec Fabia (and God forbid Basso with RRC....) he can yust retire.....no way to be faster than those two with ''crap'' like P207S2000.....sorry, but that is cruel reality.
Still, now is time to selebrate the 7th crown!! Magic result, we can call him Loeb Nb.2!!

Don't worry, the R5 are coming next year. It would be tough for Lappi next year...

[RS]

Don't worry, the R5 are coming next year. It would be tough for Lappi next year...

But R5 won't arrive in competition until the second half of the year I thought?

Regarding Basso with turbo; sure the turbo is an advantage on these roads but IMO he would probably have won here with an NA Fiesta S2000 too.

[Mirek]

But R5 won't arrive in competition until the second half of the year I thought?

Regarding Basso with turbo; sure the turbo is an advantage on these roads but IMO he would probably have won here with an NA Fiesta S2000 too.

There will be likely some Fiestas RRC in the ERC plus the Fiesta R5 may come already at the spring time.

One more photo. They could have let it there as an advertisement :D
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/307919_425026057557061_590201698_n.jpg

[rallye-vid]

The flying Finn ! :D

[werner]

Regarding Basso with turbo; sure the turbo is an advantage on these roads but IMO he would probably have won here with an NA Fiesta S2000 too.

That what I`d like to say, Basso is still a great driver on this roads. I dont think that he only won due to RRC.

[Arganil]

What a crash, incredible!

Points for Markkula for excellent situational awareness in the darkness, hasty guys would have reversed the car down from the roof. :D


Or pushed until rip the roof out! House owners were very lucky that Mr. "Demolition" Solberg, hasty guys undisputed king, wasn't there... :s pin:

[HaCo]

You can be very sure about that, he has won rallies when the Pug was stronger than the Punto.

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[Hartusvuori]

One more photo. They could have let it there as an advertisement :D
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/307919_425026057557061_590201698_n.jpg

So it was still there in the morning. Had this happened in Finland, the spectators would've helped the car back on the road in a ... oh wait.

If you'd just make someone open the door and look up with wtf-face, it'd be perfect. As it is now, it's only mesmerizingly disturbingly absurd. Kind of like a intepration of the proverb: "The hunter who hunts two rabbits, misses them both. If you must fail, fail splendidly. Hunt two tigers!" Of course I would've liked Juho to stay in the fight for the victory, but this is so much better crash than say Cyprus or Germany last year :)

Where are you photoshoppers when we need you!?!

[Mirek]

This one is perfect :D
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/76570_3283458465638_446562026_n.jpg

[rallye-sport]

Second day -> Photos Rallye du Sanremo 2012 (http://www.rallye-sport.fr/photos-rallye-du-sanremo-2012/)


http://www.rallye-sport.fr/wp-content/gallery/sanremo-2012/img_6524.jpg



http://www.rallye-sport.fr/wp-content/gallery/sanremo-2012/vialatte_aurelien_41.jpg



http://www.rallye-sport.fr/wp-content/gallery/sanremo-2012/vialatte_aurelien_40.jpg



http://www.rallye-sport.fr/wp-content/gallery/sanremo-2012/img_6629.jpg

[noel157]

Would be rather funny if the little building was an outside toilet with the owner using it............

[dimviii]

another angle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7D4zD1VEjI&feature=youtu.be

[Jafry]

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1095/1095_rally_sanremo_2012_b7b566ff26.jpg



http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1095/1095_rally_sanremo_2012_e5ca5fe30b.jpg



http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1095/1095_rally_sanremo_2012_9740858f27.jpg



http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1095/1095_rally_sanremo_2012_2c2901d9b2.jpg



More photos from Sanremo HERE (http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=1095)

[SubaruNorway]

Has anyone calculated where Mikkelsen needs to finish in Cyprus if Kopecky or Hänninen wins?

[noel157]

Has anyone calculated where Mikkelsen needs to finish in Cyprus if Kopecky or Hänninen wins?

It's not an issue. All decided a long time ago.

[werner]

Has anyone calculated where Mikkelsen needs to finish in Cyprus if Kopecky or Hänninen wins?

If Kopecky wins, Mikkelsen need 5th place (best 8 results), if Hanninen wins, he should be 6th or 7th, but ... as far as I know both Skoda Motorsport are not there.

[SubaruNorway]

If Kopecky wins, Mikkelsen need 5th place (best 8 results), if Hanninen wins, he should be 6th or 7th, but ... as far as I know both Skoda Motorsport are not there.

Oh really? Well that's a bit of an joke then if they are not even bothered fighting for it.

[uranium]

Because IRC became calculated cup long time ago

[bluuford]

Because IRC became calculated cup long time ago
Only question is the possibility that Basso goes there.Then he can take second place from Kopecky and there is a high possibility that Ford takes second place from Peugeot (if basso goes there and wins).

[Karbonyl]

No need for Basso for getting second in manufacturers, there should be Ford-army of FIA MERC drivers, so M-Sport's chances are high.

[T.Maanteiden kuningas]

This one is perfect :D
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/76570_3283458465638_446562026_n.jpg

Right place to that "soviet car". Bulding is same CCCP desing.

[tommeke_B]

Watch your words please...

[hari]

Some photos from my first visit to Rally Sanremo, was a great event:

http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_irc_rallye_sanremo_2012.php

http://www.ir7.at/rsmm1.jpghttp://www.ir7.at/rsmm2.jpghttp://www.ir7.at/rsmm3.jpghttp://www.ir7.at/rsmm4.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

http://www.ralsys.com/irally_admin/news_images/2012BreenMcRaeSandremo.jpg

Craig Breen has won the Colin McRae, IRC Flat Out Trophy for his performance at IRC Sanremo.

Breen was competing in IRC for the first time since his best friend and then co-driver Gareth Roberts died in an accident on IRC Targa Florio in June.

He finished sixth in the event, co-driven by Paul Nagle in a Sainteloc Peugeot 207 S2000:

“I’m delighted to have made the finish ramp here in Sanremo. This has been a very difficult week for me, my first time back to drive the Peugeot 207 and my first time in Italy since the accident. Driving on the same type of roads brings back so many memories of that day in June. I’m very happy with my performance, it was a pity to pick up the puncture this morning, I’m sure we could have secured a position or two higher only for that."

"“It’s been a hugely emotional couple of weeks, days, months, hours since what happened in Sicily. To make my IRC comeback in Italy was very strenuous but I’m truly honoured to receive this prize for a host of different reasons. The weekend has surpassed my expectations in terms of the speed we’ve shown – just getting to the finish was a big achievement and I will cherish this award. I grew up in the Colin McRae era. He was a hero and I remember being Colin McRae on the PlayStation. This is a very big award for me.”

"I would like to thank, the organisers of the rally, the IRC, Team Sainteloc and my co-driver this weekend Paul Nagle.”


Never been a more deserving winner. :s pin:

[Fri]

Some pics from Sanremo:
rallysport.hu - IRC Rallye Sanremo (http://rallysport.hu/images/2012/photo/irc/02_sanremo/01_fri/index.htm)

[RDuck]

Hellou hellou...

My humble request is concerning about car n.50 (Pajunen-Lindström). We need one "nice looking" shot (HQ printable) from the car (from the course or from the servicepark)? Tell us yours demands (about money and copywright) and we will get back to you? The picture will be used in Mikko's wall calendar for season 2013. The photographers name will be shown on the picture.

Contact: media (at) mikkopajunen.net

Hey Thanks

-S-

[dimviii]

excellent video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1vPfx14GT-E

[Mirek]

It's not an issue. All decided a long time ago.

Seems like Škoda finally decided to send all three crews to the island. Not confirmed though.

[dimviii]

excellent photos!!
http://www.rallylinkserver.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Rally/Sanremo_2012/foto_magnano/-che_b_.jpghttp://www.rallylinkserver.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Rally/Sanremo_2012/stefano_romeo/-hanninen-markkula.jpghttp://www.rallylinkserver.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Rally/Sanremo_2012/stefano_romeo/-campedelli-fappani.jpg

[pucky54]

My gallery of Rallye Sanremo 2012 is online

http://www.autosport.cz/img/fotografie/fae63aebb2787c7a5a18841a5b63386e.jpg

http://www.autosport.cz/img/fotografie/82fb2c1cbb66e50a727d5e0f75ca3230.jpg

http://www.autosport.cz/img/fotografie/be6615fdd53eafea75f2f68f2954c218.jpg

http://www.autosport.cz/img/fotografie/777895bc4ed8090c34bbcd835db187fd.jpg


More here: Autosport : IRC - Rallye Sanremo (IRC) (http://www.autosport.cz/zavody/fotogalerie.php?id=64&id=1028&autor=104)

[Mirek]

From the videos I have to say Elwis Chentre was driving like mad :)

[dimviii]

From the videos I have to say Elwis Chentre was driving like mad :)

yes and imho was very close to the new 208 if you think about the drivers capabilities.Not impressive for me the 208.Ok 208 is at start of development,but just for reference.

[Mirek]

... and I know that most of Fabia R2 drivers don't speak very good about the chassis of it. The engine and gearing is very good but especially on our roads it's like a ping-pong ball...

[dimviii]

... and I know that most of Fabia R2 drivers don't speak very good about the chassis of it. The engine and gearing is very good but especially on our roads it's like a ping-pong ball...
same saw at San Remo at least at videos posted here.In some photos i saw is equipped with reiger shocks like fabias

[Coach 2]

... and I know that most of Fabia R2 drivers don't speak very good about the chassis of it. The engine and gearing is very good but especially on our roads it's like a ping-pong ball...

I think is like a ping-pong ball on any kind of road, but it is very quick still. But wasn't the Fiesta like that in the beginning too.

[Luis Pacheco]

https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=426142314112102&set=a.336326543093680.77553.184151181644551&type=1&theater

:D

[Mirek]

Kopecký, SS9:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw12OkxulJs&list=UUlUfsEYaMFuaqKRIZ5RZqwA&index=2&feature=plcp

[Pascal 07]

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/503/mg9710a.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/29/mg9710a.jpg/)

http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/6784/mg9167a.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/109/mg9167a.jpg/)

http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/5964/mg9835a.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/809/mg9835a.jpg/)

http://motors-photos.com