Monte Carlo 2008

[pettersolberg29]

Does anyone have/found any good pictures of Petter from this rally so far?
I've been at school all day so I couldn't see any - so sorry if it's obvious!

Also what do people think about Petter - do you think he can catch Duval or Atkinson 'cos I can see one of the people ahead of him hitting problems.

[Koppomsbo]

someone have any pics at all??

[PLuto]

Does anyone have/found any good pictures of Petter from this rally so far?
I've been at school all day so I couldn't see any - so sorry if it's obvious!

Also what do people think about Petter - do you think he can catch Duval or Atkinson 'cos I can see one of the people ahead of him hitting problems.

http://www.autosport.cz/img/fotografie/c_2d9896e8f6226549be0c48a04b80a742.jpg
http://www.autosport.cz/img/fotografie/c_14694cbc676381cd5f1a9bb15b126dc4.jpg

[miksu]

http://nettitv.mtv3.fi/maksuttomat/index.shtml/maksuttomat/ralli/ralli?121265#121265

some clips from morning. Jari is blaming himself for slow speed, and not getting comfortable with the tyres, Toni says he probably had 150hp in his SX4.

[PLuto]

if suzukis have so many problems at tarmac rallies, i would not like to think in tough gravel events... :rolleyes:

I dont think gravel should help them, they are trying to race on it also during Monte :D

http://www.autosport.cz/img/fotografie/c_e982702f5a6e6879974e4c703109bfa9.jpg

[PLuto]

someone have any pics at all??

Some pics you can find here: http://forum.autosport.cz/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=22

[pettersolberg29]

Thanks for the pics Pluto!

Check your private messages in a min please.

[Waldrons11]

Have you all seen the video clips in the WRC TV section on wrc.com? Sordo on board from the night stages is amazing, thats impressive driving

[WRXedUSA]

Hmm. http://www.subaru-global.com isnt updated.

ewrc.cz is fantastic though!

[Roy]

Have people heard that Malcom Wilson said that Henning Solberg will switch between the Stobart and the Munchi's team during the year? It will be to uptimise the M2 points.

Where do you heard this?


Fresh and reliable rumours say that Manfred Stohl have secured 5 WRC rallies in a Ford Focus. First one should be Mexico.

Stohl was talking with Ramsport and papa Mikkelsen. Maybe another Ford M2 team? We can call this sport FRC and not WRC. ;)

[Roy]

http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimages/335797/images%207907.jpg

For many years I wonder what means the sign left under on the rearwindow on this car. I see it only on France cars. Can some one explain? Thnx.

[Koppomsbo]

[quote="WRXedUSA"]Hmm. http://www.subaru-global.com isnt updated.

/QUOTE]

http://www.swrt.com ?

[J4MIE]

Have you all seen the video clips in the WRC TV section on wrc.com? Sordo on board from the night stages is amazing, thats impressive driving

No, whenever I visit wrc.com it crashes my computer. So, basically, their site is useless for me so I don't bother.


http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimages/335797/images%207907.jpg

For many years I wonder what means the sign left under on the rearwindow on this car. I see it only on France cars. Can some one explain? Thnx.

I think it's probably a legal requirement to show they might/might not have snow tyres on?

[Fiorio]

This classification is right?
http://www.ewrc-results.com/leg.php?event=149&stage=2578&leg=2&category=&group=

[Karbonyl]

This classification is right?
http://www.ewrc-results.com/leg.php?event=149&stage=2578&leg=2&category=&group=It's just a separated classificitaion of second day. The overall results also with driver's comments can be found here: http://www.vysledky-rally.cz/vysledky/ :)

[WRXedUSA]

Hmm. http://www.subaru-global.com isnt updated.

/QUOTE]

http://www.swrt.com ?

No, http://www.subaru-global.com had a bit more in depth coverage of the ongoing rally, with complete galleries and stage summaries and GroupN information.....

wait, wait. Speak of the devil... They updated it!

http://www.subaru-msm.com/global/index.html

[koko0703]

Not bad day for Subaru's.... I'm amazed to see Chris staying ahead of Duval's Ford. I hope the battle continues between those two (and hopefully Chris comes out ahead ;) )

[ST205GT4]

I suspect that 3rd or 4th is the highest the Subaru will place this year until the new car debuts. Hopefully the new machine will allow Petter and Chris to be more competitive.

But yes, it's a promising start so far. Still quite a few stages to go though.

[Koppomsbo]

Good morning all :) hope for another nice day of rally

[CABAIO E'LONA]

good morning kopposbo you are not alone here... :)

[Koppomsbo]

good morning kopposbo you are not alone here... :)

nice to see :)

[kabouter]

Good morning, just time to follow the first stage of the day before going to work. Atkinson is doing very well on this stage :)

[GigiGalliNo1]

good afternoon from the sunniest hottest place in the world!

[Koppomsbo]

Good morning, just time to follow the first stage of the day before going to work. Atkinson is doing very well on this stage :)

yep, he is constantly beating Petter..

[malscar]

Good morning to our European colleagues, or afternoon to the mob down under.

I see WRC.com splits are stuffed again today.

[Koppomsbo]

Wow, fifth time for PG :up: :)

[pino]

Morning Guys :D

[GigiGalliNo1]

sooo splits anywhere people? :(

[GigiGalliNo1]

ciao pino! nearly my 2000th post!

[SubaruNorway]

Greate seeing som good times from the Suzuki, well im of to watch some proper winter rally :D

[pino]

ciao pino! nearly my 2000th post!

Hello Matt, are you excited ? :p :

[satukata]

Great times for Suzuki drivers on this SS.

On thursday I say "give some time for Suzuki "
Not Bad

[kabouter]

Wow, look at those Suzukis! That's much better than yesterday.

[GigiGalliNo1]

Wat are you guys on about? Suzuki Where?

Pino! yes yes i'm excited! Great to see GiGi back inthe game!! :D

[CABAIO E'LONA]

incredible time for Andersson!!!! wow

Go Suzuki!!!!!

[CABAIO E'LONA]

Andersson: "I'm very pleased with time, car starts to be really competitive."

[satukata]

Galli´s speed not so good today. Problems?

[Brother John]

Good morning rally freaks. ;)

[Langdale Forest]

No splits for stage 10.

[satukata]

No splits for stage 10.

No Split times.
You can see splits only after top ten are finished www.wrc.com- (http://www.wrc.com-)>rally monte->split times

I think wrc.com can make it live for next rally. We have to send many mails to rallyradio about that so maybe we will see live splits in sweden?

[John V]

Thanks ;)

If you need translate something from czech to english, you can ask :p :

Haha, nice. But it's bit difficult to time for me, put here both languages versions. And I made translation of all 2nd day comments as well. :) But ok, and send me your feedback to [email:17cmhpzp]redakce@autosport.cz[/email:17cmhpzp]
The results: http://www.vysledky-rally.cz/vysledky/?id=34
And for Pluto: I'm really curious how you will do this, if I will go to Sweden ;)

[satukata]

Again great time for PG

Maybe Pg have change to catch Gigi?

[CABAIO E'LONA]

No splits for stage 10.

http://www.vysledky-rally.cz/vysledky/?rz=645&filtr=

[satukata]

Haha, nice. But it's bit difficult to time for me, put here both languages versions. And I made translation of all 2nd day comments as well. :) But ok, and send me your feedback to [email:y8ls77y1]redakce@autosport.cz[/email:y8ls77y1]
The results: http://www.vysledky-rally.cz/vysledky/?id=34
And for Pluto: I'm really curious how you will do this, if I will go to Sweden ;)

Great to see english comments too!

Your page is my future favourite stagetimepage. Only live splits and its perfect ;)

[satukata]

http://www.vysledky-rally.cz/vysledky/?rz=645&filtr=

is there some live splits?
I can´t find? Can you help me?

[John V]

Great to see english comments too!

Your page is my future favourite stagetimepage. Only live splits and its perfect ;)

Thanx a lot! :)
Splits are problem, we can manage them only for our championship right now. Maybe in future :)

[Koppomsbo]

John V, i will be using your site :) Thanks good work

[CABAIO E'LONA]

Haha, nice. But it's bit difficult to time for me, put here both languages versions. And I made translation of all 2nd day comments as well. :) But ok, and send me your feedback to [email:1a3xitos]redakce@autosport.cz[/email:1a3xitos]
The results: http://www.vysledky-rally.cz/vysledky/?id=34
And for Pluto: I'm really curious how you will do this, if I will go to Sweden ;)



you are the webmaster? congratulations!

[CABAIO E'LONA]

is there some live splits?
I can´t find? Can you help me?


is the page of Jhon V...

[Koppomsbo]

when does the next stage starts

[John V]

you are the webmaster? congratulations!

Thanx, yes, it's me. So if you find any mistake in translation, you can warn me ;) It's not easy to us, each race must follow two persons, so not only me sitting behind computer, but also another one. This time is LucOut, regards and thanx to him as well! :)

[dimviii]

congrats fot top job JohnV ;)

[Micke_VOC]

What incredible pace from PG, in his first WRC rally...
=)

Im so happy for him and suzuki....

[pino]

Why is Gigi so slow this morning ? :( hopefully is only a wrong tyre-choice :s

[Xsara Fan]

Thanx, yes, it's me. So if you find any mistake in translation, you can warn me ;) It's not easy to us, each race must follow two persons, so not only me sitting behind computer, but also another one. This time is LucOut, regards and thanx to him as well! :)

Check the PM.

[luca]

gps showing sordo stopped on stage

[miksu]

What incredible pace from PG, in his first WRC rally...
=)

Im so happy for him and suzuki....

indeed!

[Langdale Forest]

That would put Atkinson into 3rd.

[satukata]

Thanx, yes, it's me. So if you find any mistake in translation, you can warn me ;) It's not easy to us, each race must follow two persons, so not only me sitting behind computer, but also another one. This time is LucOut, regards and thanx to him as well! :)
Thanks both you! Great job

[jonkka]

gps showing sordo stopped on stage

Uuhh... :eek:

[leno]

That would put Atkinson into 3rd.

HOOAH!

[CABAIO E'LONA]

Sordo is stop...

[[Madeira-Rally]]

That would put Atkinson into 3rd.
And PG Andersson in a points position ;)

[consti]

good morning boys and girls, i like the new job these czech guys are dojng, great to see that there are those enthusiasts out there!

and great times for the suzuki boys, and maybe something new, a citroen with troubles

[pino]

Haha, nice. But it's bit difficult to time for me, put here both languages versions. And I made translation of all 2nd day comments as well. :) But ok, and send me your feedback to [email:1cs914ac]redakce@autosport.cz[/email:1cs914ac]
The results: http://www.vysledky-rally.cz/vysledky/?id=34
And for Pluto: I'm really curious how you will do this, if I will go to Sweden ;)

Thanks for the great job and the translation :up:

[KKS]

Damn.... Sordo :(

[Koppomsbo]

John V, ive pm u :)

[DonJippo]

Haha, nice. But it's bit difficult to time for me, put here both languages versions. And I made translation of all 2nd day comments as well. :) But ok, and send me your feedback to redakce@autosport.cz
The results: http://www.vysledky-rally.cz/vysledky/?id=34

Good work guys and big thanks for the english comments :up:

[luca]

i knew that somebody from the top is going to crash today
its impossible to go with pace all the with considering those many icy patches
i think that we can see more crashed this weekend
can atkinson and duval fighting between each other, stay on the road?

[consti]

this morning it's turning into an spectacular rally, yesterday i thought the positions were already decided but now it looks like there is some drama

and hopefully a fight between duval and atkinson

[KKS]

I find splits page.... it's old rally-live

http://www.wrc.premiumtv.co.uk/motorsport/wrcApplet enjoy! :)

[Roy]

i knew that somebody from the top is going to crash today
its impossible to go with pace all the with considering those many icy patches
i think that we can see more crashed this weekend
can atkinson and duval fighting between each other, stay on the road?

Was no crash.. or it must be engine crash.

[leno]

i knew that somebody from the top is going to crash today
its impossible to go with pace all the with considering those many icy patches
i think that we can see more crashed this weekend
can atkinson and duval fighting between each other, stay on the road?

i really hope atko will finish on poudium

[miksu]

hehe....Gigi :D :D

[Koppomsbo]

i
can atkinson and duval fighting between each other, stay on the road?

i have the same time in mind, i thin probably one of them is going to go of the road

[Wimanna]

I find splits page.... it's old rally-live

http://www.wrc.premiumtv.co.uk/motorsport/wrcApplet enjoy! :)

Many, many many thanks! :D

Go Duval!!!! :)

[jonkka]

Cuoq + English = Funny

[Mauri A]

Was no crash.. or it must be engine crash.
He went off, car badly damaged, can´t continue!

[Corny]

Why is it always Sordo to retire with mechanical problems and never Loeb? Are those Citroens so different?

(Ford will probably be leading the manu championship already after Monte :D )

[Mauri A]

Why is it always Sordo to retire with mechanical problems and never Loeb? Are those Citroens so different?

(Ford will probably be leading the manu championship already after Monte :D )
Mechanical problems???

[jonkka]

(Ford will probably be leading the manu championship already after Monte :D )

With current results they'd trail by 10 to 9 pts, if Latvala passes Andersson then it'd be equal at 10 pts each.

[miksu]

I find splits page.... it's old rally-live

http://www.wrc.premiumtv.co.uk/motorsport/wrcApplet enjoy! :)

hmh.... its just blank for me :/

[Corny]

I think Duval can get third, he knows tomorrow's stages..

[Roy]

I think Duval can get third, he knows tomorrow's stages..

Duval drives for Stobart. Don't collect points for BP Ford Abu Dhabi WRT

[ST205GT4]

Duval will get 3rd or he'll go off the road.

[Corny]

Duval drives for Stobart. Don't collect points for BP Ford Abu Dhabi WRT

Sordo is er uit hè ;)

[Glee]

(Ford will probably be leading the manu championship already after Monte :D )

I anticipate that PG will suffer problems, as one of the Subarus

Then Ford will have 2. and 7. (2. and 6. in manu) and get 8 + 3 = 11 and lead the championship.

But this is Mone Carlo, and the dices have not stopped rolling.

[KKS]

hmh.... its just blank for me :/

Use IE, in Opera I have blank screen to

And if IE show blank screen to... press left button and move around the screen :)

[Roy]

Sordo is er uit hè ;)

Mijn fout. Ik begreep je even niet.
Ik hoop dat je gelijk hebt. :cool:

[A.F.F.]

So Sordo having major problems. Latvala driving FW.

Monte has started kicking.

PG is driving GREAT :up:

[Mauri A]

A bit confusing, Mikko said Sordo went off, and Chris spoke of engine problems?

[miksu]

Use IE, in Opera I have blank screen to

And if IE show blank screen to... press left button and move around the screen :)

now it works! thank you very much for your tip!!

[Roy]

A bit confusing, Mikko said Sordo went off, and Chris spoke of engine problems?

WRR said engine problem. Mikko saw only a car besides the road.

[John V]

WRR said engine problem. Mikko saw only a car besides the road.

Not a Chris Atkinson, but Chris sent us report from friends on stage :)

[White Sauron]

Will there be any live coverage of SSS in Monaco harbour? Either on TV or via internet?

[hari]

Will there be any live coverage of SSS in Monaco harbour? Either on TV or via internet?

Eurosport 2 and german channel N-TV will show it live.

[Mauri A]

WRR said engine problem. Mikko saw only a car besides the road.
Yes, but "badly damaged" ?
Well, I think I can see the truth in Finnish TV later.

[White Sauron]

Eurosport 2 and german channel N-TV will show it live.

Thanks!

[Roy]

Yes, but "badly damaged" ?
Well, I think I can see the truth in Finnish TV later.

Does help this?

http://www.wrc.com/jsp/index.jsp?lnk=101&id=181&desc=Engine%20problem%20stops%20Sordo%20on%20SS11

[Artep]

Just quickly wanted to say Happy Australia Day to everyone!

Am so excited to see CHris in 3rd *Please don't crash into anything, stay on the road!*

[Tom206wrc]

And I'm so happy to see C-U-O-Q in the drivers points :bounce:

A top6 would be even possible for him, only +3s off Gigi :D

[N.O.T]

some encouraging times by the suzuki team this morning.....not bad at all

[Jaanus]

The Estonian split site is back up and running :D

http://zone.ee/wrcmasters/2008/analyzer.php?rally=1&stage=11

[Koppomsbo]

The Estonian split site is back up and running :D

http://zone.ee/wrcmasters/2008/analyzer.php?rally=1&stage=11

Great News :)

[A.F.F.]

The Estonian split site is back up and running :D

http://zone.ee/wrcmasters/2008/analyzer.php?rally=1&stage=11

Los excellentos :up:

Aitäh sobers :)

[KKS]

The Estonian split site is back up and running :D

http://zone.ee/wrcmasters/2008/analyzer.php?rally=1&stage=11

eeeeee Great news

PS i write letter yesterday evening... I hope this help

[FAlonso]

The Estonian split site is back up and running :D

http://zone.ee/wrcmasters/2008/analyzer.php?rally=1&stage=11


Oh yeah! Now we're talking! Fantastic news!

[J.Lindstroem]

Great... Seems like the season is better and better! ;)

[luca]

so, cosidering it was engine failure in dani's citroen im very impressed that top drivers are still on the road :) they must be pushing not hard enough :p :

im curios, if gigi is able to stay calm and keep in mind he has to finish? cuoq is trying to pass him all the time!

in my opinion galli and cuoq chances was very equal so far, because french guy know stages almost by heart, and italian el loco has much faster car, but what is gonna happen when gigi decide to go flat-out?

also looking forward to follow atkinson-duval duel

[J.Lindstroem]

so, cosidering it was engine failure in dani's citroen im very impressed that top drivers are still on the road :) they must be pushing not hard enough :p :

im curios, if gigi is able to stay calm and keep in mind he has to finish? cuoq is trying to pass him all the time!

in my opinion galli and cuoq chances was very equal so far, because french guy know stages almost by heart, and italian el loco has much faster car, but what is gonna happen when gigi decide to go flat-out?

also looking forward to follow atkinson-duval duel

I think whats Galli is doing now is very smart. He is taking it easy, learning the car.. I can imagine that the car is very different to the cars he has driven before... He's keeping up with Jean-Marie very good now, wich is real good because JM is a real good driver.

[A.F.F.]

The Gigi I know will try to pass Jean Marie ;)

[J.Lindstroem]

Yes, surlely we haqve not seen all of Gigi in this rally. :)

[Tom206wrc]

The Estonian split site is back up and running :D

http://zone.ee/wrcmasters/2008/analyzer.php?rally=1&stage=11




Nice but a bit useless for me as Cuoq doesn't have GPS for splits :(

[J.Lindstroem]

Loeb is out on the stage now, so we are on. :)

[N.O.T]

and on the 8th day god created the estonioans !!!! THANK YOU !!!!

[Wimanna]

Duval lost quiet some time on this stage this morning. Hope his notes are up to date now :)

[Langdale Forest]

The Estonian split site is back up and running :D

http://zone.ee/wrcmasters/2008/analyzer.php?rally=1&stage=11


Great!

[A.F.F.]

Atkinson is surprisingly good in this event :)

[jonkka]

Yippee!!

[A.F.F.]

And Hirvonen is more than settled with second position.

[J.Lindstroem]

Yes, really good site indeed! :) Why is it so hard for Wrc.com to get the splits working when it is working so good for the estonians?

[Langdale Forest]

Loeb finished the stage.

[A.F.F.]

"But it was completely dry, normal tarmac rally." says Loeb :mark:

In other words, tailored for Citroen.

[kleisj]

Yes, surlely we haqve not seen all of Gigi in this rally. :)

He can only do better than that! I just hope that his performance in this rally is not seen again during the season.

By the way how is possible that whatever happens in a C4 is going almost always to be Sordo's car!

[KKS]

Duval 0.1 faster at 3 split O_o

[Roy]

The Gigi I know will try to pass Jean Marie ;)

The Malcolm I know say to Gigi to drive easy. Cuoq is no fear for Stobarts MT points

[KKS]

nnnoooo +6.1 :(

[A.F.F.]

By the way how is possible that whatever happens in a C4 is going almost always to be Sordo's car!

It's similar to Schumi-syndrome.

[Roy]

Yes, really good site indeed! :) Why is it so hard for Wrc.com to get the splits working when it is working so good for the estonians?

Estonians has it from these site. http://www.wrc.premiumtv.co.uk/motorsport/wrcApplet

[Koppomsbo]

now PG

GO! :)

[J.Lindstroem]

Is that a good first split from PG koppomsbo? :S

[J.Lindstroem]

jari-Matti Latvala has stopped on the stage?

[A.F.F.]

Latvala stopped on stage?

oh no....

[luca]

have you heard gigi quote afters stage 11 and 12?
now he sad, he drove over spectator shoes, and this spectator was dancing lambada :eek:
is he on some kind of drugs? :confused: :D ;)
anyway he is becoming my hero

[A.F.F.]

Obviously blocked Henning because his split is quite bad after Latvala stopped.

[Koppomsbo]

Is that a good first split from PG koppomsbo? :S

dont know, none of the split time sites works for me now :(

[[Madeira-Rally]]

Mechanical problems for Latvala...

[kleisj]

It's similar to Schumi-syndrome.

http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/2363/happy8km.gif

[DonJippo]

Obviously blocked Henning because his split is quite bad after Latvala stopped.

Must have been blocking then the rest of the stage...

[A.F.F.]

Must have been blocking then the rest of the stage...

Sorry, I was wrong. Turns out that Henning was learning.

[kleisj]

It's similar to Schumi-syndrome.

http://pics.miarroba.com/caretos/lol.gif

More decent times from Suzuki's today by the way...!

[[Madeira-Rally]]

In fact Latvala hit something in the stage...

[[Madeira-Rally]]

Now, Suzuki have a big possibility to finish Monte with two cars in the points...

[N.O.T]

2 retirements in 2 days.....nice going.

Indeed the problems of sordos car are suspect but that the way it is...gronholms team mates didn't share good luck either, tommis as well, Burns also ects ects....

The drivers that give you the fame gets the best treatment....

[A.F.F.]

More decent times from Suzuki's today by the way...!

Especially PG's car.

Nice to see they don't have to struggle every frigging stage :up:

[Koppomsbo]

]Now, Suzuki have a big possibility to finish Monte with two cars in the points...

Thats more then they expected :)

[J.Lindstroem]

]Now, Suzuki have a big possibility to finish Monte with two cars in the points...

Then somebody has to terire infront... :) I don't think they will be able to catch Jean-marie!

[Mauri A]

]In fact Latvala hit something in the stage...
Let´s hope it wasn´t the lambada dancer!

[A.F.F.]

"Merci Frederik, merci."... * wtf did he just say???* :mark:

[Koppomsbo]

Then somebody has to terire infront... :) I don't think they will be able to catch Jean-marie!

But Jean Marie dosent get any Manu points .. Or?

[jonkka]

Then somebody has to terire infront... :) I don't think they will be able to catch Jean-marie!

Not necessary, both Suzuki's are already on manu points.

[Koppomsbo]

And now seb is on 13.. :)

[jonkka]

And if results stay this way, the big winner is Subaru who'll score 10 and equal Citroen...

[A.F.F.]

Doesn't really matter how to set up the splits, first car on road or the fastest ;) Same thing :)

[kleisj]

Hirvo on stage

[Langdale Forest]

SS13 started.

[Brother John]

Latvala must get used to Pirelli and cut less in the curves i think. :s mokin:

[kleisj]

Hirvo on stage

and 3 secs down to Seb already

[jonkka]

and 3 secs down to Seb already

They are both just cruising.

[MikeD]

Come on Duval! Go catch that Aussie!

Damn, Suzuki are looking at 3 Manu points. Not a bad score which doesn't at all reflect their performance. But maybe it will boost thier morale og working spirit for the future rallies.

[DonJippo]

Latvala must get used to Pirelli and cut less in the curves i think. :s mokin:

Spot on, these kind of mistakes are not acceptable from #2 driver in any team.

[N.O.T]

Atko really pushing now.....

[consti]

now atkinson really shows his talent, ever thought he might be a better driver on gravel but the past few tarmac-events showed that his territory is the black one!

[A.F.F.]

They are both just cruising.


Only thing is that while Sebastien is crusing, he does so few seconds quicker than otherss pushing :s

PS, I PMd you jonkka :)

[Koppomsbo]

They probably going to get more points.. Duval or Atko cant handle the pressure... Think some of those two guys will go off

Edit : But if Atko keep this... WOW :)

[Langdale Forest]

Atkinson going fast.

[A.F.F.]

Never ever would I've thought Atkinson can keep Duval behind him at Monte :eek:

[kleisj]

Only thing is that while Sebastien is crusing, he does so few seconds quicker than otherss pushing :s


Yes exactly!

[jonkka]

PS, I PMd you jonkka :)

You did? I'd call that pretty public... Ah, love letters again, geez I am blushing here AFF... :eek:

[Mirek]

A.F.F.: There is still a long way to go... ;)

[J.Lindstroem]

It feels like Galli has a problem or something because he is loosing 5 seconds every sector!

[kleisj]

Atko is really flying ! He is going for stage win!

[Koppomsbo]

When was the last time subaru got a stage win ??

[consti]

It feels like Galli has a problem or something because he is loosing 5 seconds every sector!
just can't or don't want to go that crazy speed these other drivers show

[N.O.T]

Wow 10 seconds faster than Loeb !!! Lets see how duval does....

[DonJippo]

When was the last time subaru got a stage win ??

SS1 in NORF 2007 comes to my mind.

[Langdale Forest]

Atkinson 10.7 seconds faster than Loeb on the stage!

[A.F.F.]

]A.F.F.: There is still a long way to go... ;)

I know but considering how error-keen Atkinson has been, this has already been a remarkable achievement :)

[Slipzen]

WRR Just playing music of course. Grrrrr

[consti]

last year atkinson won the same stage :o )

[Koppomsbo]

SS1 in NORF 2007 comes to my mind.

ok thanks :)

well maybe its just petter who needs a new car in subaru ;)

[jonkka]

When was the last time subaru got a stage win ??

SS20 Mullaghmore, Rally Ireland, 18th of Nov 2007, Petter Solberg 1m 16.9s

[Langdale Forest]

Duval faster than Loeb.

[N.O.T]

Hmmm 55 seconds now the difference to hirvonen.....not that he has any realistic chances of catching him but surely Hirvonen cannot afford to sleep like Loeb since the 2 guys behind are storming...

[A.F.F.]

Thin Lizzy rules :hot:

[Simmi]

When was the last time subaru got a stage win ??

Not that long ago it was in Ireland last year on the Mullaghmore stage. Petter was fastest.

[luca]

i guess malcolm is sitting on gigi's dashboard and he cant see where he is going

[J.Lindstroem]

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[jonkka]

Thin Lizzy rules :hot:

I like plush women.

[consti]

When was the last time subaru got a stage win ??
it was petter solberg ss 20 on ireland, zhanks to jonkka and his perfect page!

[A.F.F.]

Mr.Mousefart is quite right about that Hirvonen can't get too relaxed. Over 10 seconds stage losses to Atkinson aren't accectable when rally is only half way.

But for the record, that is the only thing Mr.mousefart is right about anything.

[miksu]

Garde has a good pace between 2nd and 3rd split... almost same pace with atko

[Micke_VOC]

What a drive from atkin

Waiting får PG now... he loosing some time against Galli on splits..

[miksu]

Thin Lizzy rules :hot:
\m/

[Donney]

Congratulations to Atkinson! Good news for him and the team.

[Brother John]

ok thanks :)

well maybe its just petter who needs a new car in subaru ;)

Well maybe need subaru a new driver? :D

[Koppomsbo]

Well maybe need subaru a new driver? :D

:D

[ZequeArgentina]

I do not know why everybody is so surprised with Atko{s performances here.
He has done it last year in Monte, and also good times in other rallies (including tarmac), his problem was that he delivered that performance after superrallying (or just before superrallying.............).

The start of the rally is still Broccolli with his Clio R3, consistent fast tiems all rally long.

If I were Henning I would directly skip this tarmac rallies, it is clear he will not be fast (or at least reasonable fast for his CV) in this surface.

[John V]

Please, if someone have some interesting info or news directly from stage (your friends send you sms or something like this) during rally, sent it to [email:xilylbi8]redakce@autosport.cz[/email:xilylbi8] and we will post it into results to share with everybody . And of course, thanx to everybody for support! :)

[consti]

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[A.F.F.]

Garde on tail of Henning. :hot:

[jonkka]

Please, if someone have some interesting info or news directly from stage (your friends send you sms or something like this) during rally, sent it to [email:3snqn7dt]redakce@autosport.cz[/email:3snqn7dt] and we will post it into results to share with everybody . And of course, thanx to everybody for support! :)

Keep up the excellent work!

[KKS]

Looks like Atko dominated at St Bonnet stages again.
Same at 07 season http://www.wrc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Overview/0,,10111~200712,00.html

[A.F.F.]

Alright, it's time for change my diapers. Cya later.

[bt52b]

At last the Britney loving muppet is gone and James playing some reasonable music. Arcade Fire +++++

Playing the knickerless, cokehead Britney, followed by Abu Dhabia a Capital Destination, has got such a ring to it....

[DonJippo]

Well maybe need subaru a new driver? :D

Well maybe they should..after all what they get at the moment against the 3m€ they pay to him yearly is...continuous public whining about the car, slower pace than his less paid team mate, no wins in 2,5 years...I mean bosses at Subaru might not really like what they get against their money?

[bt52b]

Spot on, these kind of mistakes are not acceptable from #2 driver in any team.

Who will be in the BP-Ford Team at the end of the year? Gigi and Duval will keep the pressure up :D

[ZequeArgentina]

Latvala will be 2nd driver for sure.
He just need a little more consistency, but I guess Hirvonen should be more worried about Latvala overpassing him, than Jari about being replaced.

This is Hirvonen year, but 2009, my bet is for Jari

[Buzz Lightyear]

Well maybe they should..after all what they get at the moment against the 3m€ they pay to him yearly is...continuous public whining about the car, slower pace than his less paid team mate, no wins in 2,5 years...I mean bosses at Subaru might not really like what they get against their money?


petter is a nice guy but he is finished. there is no excuse for his performances. I have said this for 2 years now. ok, sometimes he show some speed, but nowhere near consistent enough. for €3m?? ...he cant even test the car, they have to get martin to do that.

[Mauri A]

Just seen Sordo´s retirement in Finnish TV. No off the road, the engine exploded.

[N.O.T]

Mr.Mousefart is quite right about that Hirvonen can't get too relaxed. Over 10 seconds stage losses to Atkinson aren't accectable when rally is only half way.

But for the record, that is the only thing Mr.mousefart is right about anything.

I am always right about everything...but i have too many enemies and dirty propaganda against me :D :D

[Brother John]

petter is a nice guy but he is finished. there is no excuse for his performances. I have said this for 2 years now. ok, sometimes he show some speed, but nowhere near consistent enough. for €3m?? ...he cant even test the car, they have to get martin to do that.

I say here only my realistic ideas . I know a lot of people dont like my posts, but he it's just me! :s mokin: ;)

[kleisj]

Loeb to the start of SS14

[Roy]

Just seen Sordo´s retirement in Finnish TV. No off the road, the engine exploded.

:D

[jonkka]

I know a lot of people dont like my posts

Some just love your posts, even to a point of having a unofficial BJ Fan Club!

[Magnus]

petter is a nice guy but he is finished. there is no excuse for his performances. I have said this for 2 years now. ok, sometimes he show some speed, but nowhere near consistent enough. for €3m?? ...he cant even test the car, they have to get martin to do that.

Petter has generally scored better than Atko...
And all the top-teams have professional testers, it is impossible for them to do all the work...
Atko maybe a good driver, but I do not like him... besides, he is very keen on stupid mistakes...

[jonkka]

In fact, John and Jack are a legend around here... :)

[John V]

Just seen Sordo´s retirement in Finnish TV. No off the road, the engine exploded.

Good, so report coming from Chris was correct definitely. I don't know what Mikko saw exactly then, but he reported about damage :confused:

[ShiftingGears]

Well maybe need subaru a new driver? :D

No way, its obvious their car is a total ****box. Not even the best driver could polish a turd.

[jonkka]

Atko maybe a good driver, but I do not like him...

If it's down to personal preferences, I dislike Petter - he's way too extrovert for my taste.

[Brother John]

Some just love your posts, even to a point of having a unofficial BJ Fan Club!

Thanks for your reaction, i have already a Fan Club in the music world jonkka. ;)

[jonkka]

Thanks for your reaction, i have already a Fan Club in the music world jonkka. ;)

Where do I sign up?

[Brother John]

Where do I sign up?

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=163211082

[bt52b]

Think people should hold fire on Petter till the end of the year and see how he goes in the S14. Marcus wasn't having a great time in the whale, but it all came good in the Focus.

[Buzz Lightyear]

No way, its obvious their car is a total ****box. Not even the best driver could polish a turd.
your man just set a fastest time by 7s in the 'turd'

[jonkka]

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=163211082

Well what do you know.. Google found that page for me before you told about it... :eek:

[Magnus]

Hirvonen is so far up to the task. Bosse wouldn´t have done better, at least not in terms of position; I guess the distance to Loeb would have been smaller though.
Surprised by Duval poor performance, and impressed by Atkos good performance.
regarding petter, heard someone say that he suffered from misfiring, otherwise this is not a good rally, but then again: he never was a tarmac-guy.

[jonkka]

That reminded me, gotta go and buy some James Brown...

[kleisj]

Loeb again faster than everyone else.

[Finni]

If I remember C4 has had four engine blow (apart from Loeb's possibly ungenuine engine blow in superrally during the rally of Japan) and Sordo has got it every time. Schumi versus Barrichello. Lol

Suzuki has done few surprisingly good stages. P-G is surprise for me especially.

Last year I had slight suspicion that C4 is little better on asphalt than Ford Focus. Now there is really good asphalt driver(s) in Ford but to this moment I haven't seen any macigal yet (though of course there is more to come). In any case this is not incompatible with the thought that Ford is not quite as good as C4 in those roads.

[pino]

Hello everyone, how Gigi's doing ? :p :

[Corny]

Over a full season of rallying, Petter still scores more points than Chris, so what's the problem about Petter?

[Brother John]

That reminded me, gotta go and buy some James Brown...

I workt with him from 1972 up to 1978! :cool:

[jonkka]

I workt with him from 1972 up to 1978! :cool:

RIP

[kleisj]

Hmmm Dudu half a sec faster than Atko in the 3rd split. I wonder if he could get closer to fight for 3rd

[Brother John]

Suzuki has done few surprisingly good stages. P-G is surprise for me especially.

Suprise me to Finni. :up:

@ Pino, I think Galli is driving smart this weekend. Good job for first rally with the Focus.

[J4MIE]

Just checking.....they are now running in rally order? Rather than reverse top 15?

[DonJippo]

Just checking.....they are now running in rally order?

Yes in rally order.

[ProRally]

Just checking.....they are now running in rally order? Rather than reverse top 15?

They are running in rally order, no reverse anymore...
Also new for 2008 Superrally on last not possible anymore

[pino]

@ Pino, I think Galli is driving smart this weekend. Good job for first rally with the Focus.

I agree Brother, let's hope he will be faster in Sweden ;)

[A.F.F.]

Just wondering if Mr. Richards putting some ice in Atkinson's helmet. Which do you think he'll appreciate more, secure 4th. and 6th place or risking the podium ??

Although, Atkinson is quite steadily pushing on third :up:

[Brother John]

I agree Brother, let's hope he will be faster in Sweden ;)

If there is a Sweden Rally this year! :confused:

[A.F.F.]

Let's see if Garde can pass Henning on this last stage ?

[Corny]

So 3 days in results' order?

[ProRally]

So 3 days in results' order?

Helemaal juist....
Correct

[A.F.F.]

Not a problem here but on gravel that tactical bull**** will return :(

[DonJippo]

If there is a Sweden Rally this year! :confused:

There is but not for all of us :(

[Waldrons11]

If I remember C4 has had four engine blow (apart from Loeb's possibly ungenuine engine blow in superrally during the rally of Japan) and Sordo has got it every time. Schumi versus Barrichello. Lol

Suzuki has done few surprisingly good stages. P-G is surprise for me especially.
Last year I had slight suspicion that C4 is little better on asphalt than Ford Focus. Now there is really good asphalt driver(s) in Ford but to this moment I haven't seen any macigal yet (though of course there is more to come). In any case this is not incompatible with the thought that Ford is not quite as good as C4 in those roads.

PG's speed shouldn't be a great surprise, he had several great battles with Sordo in the JWRC in 2005, and look what he's now doing (when his car doesn't die on him!). Imagine what PG could do if the SX4 gets REALLY competitive! And this is his first competitive run in a WRC car! Will be interesting to see what he can do in Sweden :)

[Mauri A]

Good, so report coming from Chris was correct definitely. I don't know what Mikko saw exactly then, but he reported about damage :confused:
Maybe he meant bad damage to the engine when he saw the smoke!

[kleisj]

I hope that Dudu can pass Atko tomorrow. Could help him a lot for the rest of the season bringing the Stobard Ford in the 3rd place. Definitely is a driver that I would like to see all season and not just in tarmac rallies. He can be fast also in gravel surfaces and WRC can't afford loosing drivers of this level. Actually is a bit inconceivable having Wilson and Al Qassimy as WRC regulars and Dudu as a tarmac rally entry....!