Yes, there were cameras on start + finish (same as now), and on Col de Turini (because on the Turini was main camp of Eurosport with SNG car).Quote:
Originally Posted by tolis11
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Yes, there were cameras on start + finish (same as now), and on Col de Turini (because on the Turini was main camp of Eurosport with SNG car).Quote:
Originally Posted by tolis11
LOL, 18 secs over 16.5 km.Quote:
Originally Posted by WRC1
This shows how stupid tyre regulations are used in WRC (from previously posted interwiev with Matt):
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One of the other things which was a bit odd was when we came into service yesterday. The tyres had been running well, but we were so used to the World Rally Championship regulations that we almost forgot we could cut them to make the grip even better. Once we did that in the afternoon, the grip was tremendous.
Kuldar Sikk, his codriver explained that powersteering belt broke and it was possible to turn only to the right with the car. That is why the car was off road inside the corner.Quote:
Originally Posted by noel157
Yeah, great drive by Kangur. He is still very young and it was his first proper international rally. I am not sure about his exact age but he is driving U18 class in Estonian Youth Rally Championship.
I agree, kid seems to have talent and good to see him going so far away from home to compete, experience will be of great benefit for the future.Quote:
Originally Posted by bluuford
Is Wilson using BFG tyres this weekend?
If that comparison is true, don't forget the Fiesta is also running new regulations (wider body) although I don't know how much difference that really makes.
Has Kuldar continued to co-drive in Estonia after Urmo's WRC programme went down?Quote:
Originally Posted by bluuford
They did two events with Urmo with the same Honda this year and since NORF Kuldar has codriven their most promising youngster Martin Kangur. They had three youngsters they were training (Running under AAVA-SIKK YOUTH team). Those youngsters were mainly the sons of their backers. Initially they were taken a bit like joke but it seems that at least one of them has became really fast.Quote:
Originally Posted by Juha_Koo
For those that don't know, Peugeot UK have a channel on Youtube with really nicely edited highlights (showing not just Kris): http://www.youtube.com/user/theofficialPeugeotUK
Yes, mainly with Kangur. But he has done also some events together with Urmo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Juha_Koo
Kangur drives for Aava-Sikk Youth Rally Team, together with Plangi and Pärn.
Plangi and Pärn drove quite successfully in Wales Rally GB. They are as fast as Kangur.
Thanks for that. Really good stuff from Peugeot UK.Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
Just shows how pathetic Eurosport's efforts are at covering a rally. Live stages are all well and good but some coherent back to basics coverage like that would be nice. That is literally better then anything Eurosport have done all season. It paints a picture, shows action from the stages and gets some actual comment rather than butchered 30sec interviews.
Big props to Peugeot UK for fully embracing rallying and getting involved in the promotion.
Eurosport on now, hope the weather doesn't effect the broadcast or stop the chopper flying.
They are using the Eurosport footage, but it is just edited better. We should remember though that a lot of the Eurosport shows are actually narrated live (even the non-live stages) Their review shows (shown a couple of days after the rally) are a lot better.Quote:
Originally Posted by Simmi
I might have missed something but Eurosport didn't show any of that stuff in their coverage so far. At least not on British Eurosport. The live commentary is half the problem. I understand why they do it as they broadcast in many different countries, but the information we get is very second rate.Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
If Peugeot UK can get people to edit that piece together, why cant an operation like Eurosport have something of that standard to air before their live broadcast?
I know they probably haven't got the man power or certainly the money. But they just dont take any pride in their coverage IMO.
Stage stopped then.
What a shame! It was great in-car viewing on the stage until the stoppage.
Just heard it is David Bogie stopped in stage that has caused it - no other details, yet..
Stage stopped, that's a real shame. I was enjoying them switching between Meeke & Wilks!
Bogie rolled, crew ok.
Bogie rolled, crew ok but their car is blocking the road
Well done to Kris then.
You have to wonder though. With a bit more testing and a couple of rallies under his belt in the Fabia, I think Guy might have pipped him there. Hopefully it will convince Skoda UK to come up with something for next year. Either way Guy doesn't deserve to be on the sidelines.
I like the rally.. Also coverage.. Eurosport rules, ISC down..
Sucks it had to end so early... I really wish they fix the "relay" issues. Still shots with commentary just don't do it for me. Other than that, great coverage thanks to Eurosport can't wait for next season.
So you'd be happy to have coverage of that standard for all 13 rounds of the WRC next year? Live stages are great but come on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
Congratulations to Kris, Paul & Peugeot UK for driving another great rally.
Also, congratulations to Rally Scotland for putting on a really nice event and Peugeot UK for supporting it so strongly. It fell foul of being only 6 weeks before the start of the 2010 season and the championship being over but without that it could have been fantastic - looking forward to next year!
What do You more prefer: watch F1 live or latenight coverage?Quote:
Originally Posted by Simmi
congratulations to kris, paul and peugeot uk; guy, phil and rene georges team (especially jack)
congratulations to eurosport for nice live action under most difficult conditions!! well done
congratulations to IRC for a great season with fantastic rallyes!
looking forward to monte and 2010!
It'll be good if Wilks can get a programme together. It certainly would've been close if he had more experience in the Fabia but I think Meeke drove accordingly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Simmi
At first spilt Meeke was 2 up. Pity it was stopped.
Haven't seen Scotland so far but Peugeot UK rewievs used same video stuff as was used in Eurosport leg and event rewievs in all previous rounds.Quote:
Originally Posted by Simmi
+1. Good show by all. Roll on RMC.Quote:
Originally Posted by WRC1
Wilks will continue in IRC next year, dont be afraid ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by noel157
But it's top secret Pluto!, No hints please! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
after ss10.... :p :
Kris Meeke/Paul Nagle
“I don’t know what Guy’s plan is, but as far as I’m concerned it’s going fantastic. It’s interesting to know how before this event Guy was determined to win here, but now on the event when we are quicker he is just wanting to finish. It’s nice to know we have the power to change his mind!”
Congrats to Meeke and Wilks and their codrivers.
Personally if there is a choice between an hour highlights after each leg. Or very basic live stages flicking between two onboard cameras then I'm going to take the highlights. It takes until a day after the event has finished for Eurosport to do that on this event.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
I truly commend Eurosport for their dedication to trying to bring us live action. But I'm not about to start nuthugging them and call them the saviours of rallying. All that has worn off since Monte Carlo. That's the last I'll say on the coverage anyway.
Put this rally in the middle of the season and with a full entrylist then it would be a cracker.
There will be interesting situation now. The stage was stopped after three cars. And the fastest so far was non registered manufacturer (Subaru). So, in normal conditions when we are looking IRC standings, then they are going to get which notional time? driven by Subaru or driven by Honda 2WD ;-) When Subaru does not exist for them then we are going to see two different final times :-) But if they are using its time then there will be interesting situation. They wont complete the stage but get notional time that is over 1 minute faster than the car that officially completed in IRC ;-)
This is just for statistics but interesting situation anyway :-)
Last stage so not sure notional times apply, no?Quote:
Originally Posted by bluuford
It is quetion for stewards. And they are not interested in IRC classification, but classification of whole rally. So for them isnt important, who is registered...
I guess the stage might be cancelled at all with only 3 cars finished.
If I should be steward, I will give time of Armstrong to McRae, Greer, Wilks and Meeke. And time of Koitla to all other drivers.
Was it best Proton result?
Yes, hopefully it will encourage Proton to commit to a programme for next year. The car did seem to have made some progress here.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis