Rallye Deutschland 2014

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Originally Posted by txl

Could anyone recommend a good spectator place on Moselland? I'm interested in a narrow fast section with combination of sweeps. Which spectator point should I be targetting? Also some general recommendations about Waxweiler - I don't know what it is so just general info where something interesting could be. Thanks.

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Forum - Rallye,a french site, has a detailed analysis of Waxweiler with photos that should help. If you look at the map of Moselland chose the bends that look best to you and go there - you won't find a bad spot, its a great stage
https://www.flickr.com/photos/74mex/...7624695794273/
This photo was taken at the location posted on the photo details, fast interesting kinks in the morning then for the afternoon I moved to the place where this was taken with a view of the hairpin descent
https://www.flickr.com/photos/74mex/...7624695794273/

Quick and very informal analyzing of the drivers based on the footage of the testing:

I have given scores based on speed and risk level, where a 10/10 would be the perfect score.
The speed would indicate the possible pace, and the risk the possibility for keeping up that speed during the whole event.

First: A lot of very good driving. So the fight for the second place could be a close one;) Of course limited footage, so this is only based on what was available, but could give a reasonable prediction.

VW:
- Ogier in a class of his own. He is a VERY strong favorite for the win. Especially if the weather turns wet. 9.0/8
- Latvala looks on the pace, but not as precise as Ogier. But clearly on a mission. The trick, as always, for Latvala is what has the win in Finland done for his psyche, will this be good or bad? Could fight for second. 8.7/7
- Mikkelsen. Looks very good, should be in the fight for the podium. 8.0/6

Citroën:
- Meeke should be strong, but can equally end up in the wine ranks. So its a fight for the podium, or taking the extended tour;) 8.5/5
- Østberg surprisingly good, although limited footage, and only dry weather. But I don't think I have seen him so Loeb-ish on tarmac before - could we be in for a surprise? 8.0/9

Hyundai - I think Hyundai could make a very positive result.
- Sordo, looks very good. Has been a little unprecice at a previous tarmac test, but looked better now. But the footage was not the best to make the call. But could be in for a podium fight. 8.7/7
- Neuville. Looks very strong, but a bit to eager. Will have to pace him self on the second run trough in the dry, and always in the wet. 8.0/5
- Bouffier. Tough very good, nothing is to be expected. A difficult rally, and every sound progression will be a victory in it self.

Ford:
- Hirvonen, looks surprisingly good, and precise. Could also fight above what have become expected of him this season. 8.0/9
- Evans. Have a very high risk of understeering off on the second runs, or in the wet. 7.0/3
- Kubica. Sometimes fast, but also unprecice and high risk. Will be quick in the dry, but quick and unsafe in the wet. 8.0/3

Speed ranking:
9.0:
Ogier

8.7:
Latvala
Sordo

8.5:
Neuville*
Meeke*

8.0:
Mikkelsen
Østberg
Hirvonen
Kubica*

7.0
Evans*

*High Risk

Thanks, Mintexmemory. Actually I found http://www.rallyekarte.de/Rallye-Deutschland-2014 from the French - Rallye forum and this provides enough data to examine the stages.

Is it right there are no live stages on TV apart from Sunday's PS ? Nothing else, even on German TV / internet ? :(

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Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC

Is it right there are no live stages on TV apart from Sunday's PS ? Nothing else, even on German TV / internet ? :(

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Nothing but the power stage in WRC+

Pretty incredible, Breen can't start.

https://www.facebook.com/TACrally/ph...type=1&theater

Yes a stewards decision tonight
http://www.adac-rallye-deutschland.d...Decision_1.pdf

Just sums up the WRC really

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Originally Posted by satnav

Yes a stewards decision tonight
http://www.adac-rallye-deutschland.d...Decision_1.pdf

Just sums up the WRC really

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Amazed that Timo (got it in the arse) put his signature to it !!

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Originally Posted by 306 Cosworth

Nothing but the power stage in WRC+

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Thats poor really. One stage live? What is the reason?

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Originally Posted by satnav

Just sums up the WRC really

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What do you mean, exactly?