place 3 for a. mcrae in scotland 2009 ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
2nd best 4th place for wilks in russia
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place 3 for a. mcrae in scotland 2009 ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
2nd best 4th place for wilks in russia
But I think that A.McRae isnt so good driver as Wilks...
Well, the stewards have come up with completely interesting solution. In IRC standings Koitla has the fastest time and all the others got Bollands time. In overall classifications Subaru first, Honda second, Bolland third and everybody else sharing his time. But points on IRC official site have been calculated completely wrong :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
A.McRae was works driver at Hyundai, Mitsubishi, VW, Subaru..Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
I'm not doubting the quality of Alistair. But we are comparing two different eras in rallying. McRae was competing when there was a drivers market with plenty of opportunity and available seats.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
I think Wilks would have also had these same high profile contracts had he been driving in the 90's. As it is he is fighting over scraps and piecing deals together.
That's his problem..
Hmm.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
The only thing you can say is he should have beaten PG in equal machinery in the JWRC for Suzuki. But he came damn close.
Other than that. He's not a millionaire. His father isn't running a WRC team and he was born in the UK - 10 years too late. But obviously that all could have been avoided.
These days You must be a rich man to be in this sport.. Who didn't have money? Seb.Loeb. Who else? Meeke had Colin McRae who paid also testing in most rough place in France when he was driving corsa S1600..
No, that isn't. Current situation with driver's chances compared to years before is not mistake of drivers. They are not the ones to blame.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
Then they should pay and drive..
Please. Seb Loeb wasn't independently wealthy but he was backed by the FFSA and had a Citroen contract almost from the word go. It suited them to bring a French driver through the ranks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
No one in the UK funds drivers in this way. At least think before you start trolling.
Seb.Loeb rules.. :)
This discussion is getting rather stupid ...
Someone has some problems to see that things arnt just black or white... =)Quote:
Originally Posted by cali
McRae is as good as Wilks but without wilks arrogance!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
I would pick McRae any day over Wilks
Thought it was a really good event, boooo to all you moaners out there.
Beautiful stages, everyone friendly, lovely weather and getting covered in mud, what more could you ask for? :D
Does anyone know where I could download the live broadcasts? Would like to see! Very impressed by the helicopter pilot in Loch Ard this morning, he was following Kris around about 20-30ft from the ground and past the trees, stunning and great to watch!! Was a real shame that the last stage was cancelled though :(
Can't wait for it next year, I'm sure the organisers will pick up on the little things that could be improved and I'll certainly try to give them some positive feedback :up:
Also forgot to mention the Fiesta, both sounded and looked awesome and very quick!! And the flames coming out the back in the dark.......yes please!! :) :up:
Loeb didn't have money but quickly made contacs with people like Dominique Heinz and Jean-Pierre Champeau who helped Loeb both with their own business contacs as well their money.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
Your conception of Loeb making his way to the top without lots of money is false.
I like the photos..
Hmm, I think Fiesta is best viewed from the front!Quote:
Originally Posted by J4MIE
Nice photos though :up:
You can see from that pic that although he was driving quickly he was not taking any risks at all, if he had he would've gone a lot faster I guess.
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Originally Posted by Barreis
you are totally wrong, this is the sports problem
Great pic! :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by J4MIE
It was sunny for the first 2-3 cars, then dark and rain for most of them, then sunny again for the last 8-10 or so..... not happy!!!! :p :
Looks to have been a great event, stages looked stunning, hope the entry is better next year, this event deserves more support than it got this year.
Great drive by Meeke also, and I hope Wilks can sort a deal for next year, no disrespect to Hanninen/Kopecky/Loix/Dodo etc but I think the top 2 on this event would have been the same even with a full IRC entry, reminded me a bit of RAC rallys of the mid 90s in that respect
Been loving Meekes interview style all year, comes across as a genuine guy, loving what he is doing. I know english is his 1st language and gives him an advantage but he interviews better than any WRC or F1 stars IMHO
anyone could tell me keith cronin reg plate?thanks!
DL 641WX :)Quote:
Originally Posted by katxal
First off all I think that Hänninen would be very strong opponent to Meeke, Kopecky and Loix probably not.Quote:
Originally Posted by cut the b.s.
And second and worse thing is that Meeke's car is under steward's investigation. It's said that front cross member of the car might have been under minimal homologation weight...
It's not over yet, Meeke's car under investigation:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80285
Agreed. Hänninen would have been a very tough opponent, my favourite to win if he'd been taking part.Quote:
Originally Posted by 'Mirek Fric [Cze
"Meeke's car under investigation......In association with PEUGEOT"Quote:
Originally Posted by noel157
A genuine burst of laugh. :D
Thanks J4mie!and good pics!Quote:
Originally Posted by J4MIE
http://2009scaday2.rallybel.be/#430.0 Day 2 photos
and some more http://www.flickr.com/photos/vulcan/...57622843736936
Totally agree ste,anybody that seen the rally would have seen how hard Alister was pushing,he was by far the pushing hardest all weekend,but the car is nowhere near the pace of the Pugs and Skoda,if he had Wilks's car,he would have walked the eventQuote:
Originally Posted by ste898
Don't know if somebody posted this before but Rally of Scotland Highlights programme to be shown on Sunday 6th December at 13:15 on BBC Two!
Uppers:
Fight btw the two top dogs
Helicopter pilot !!
Live coverage (to much inboard though)
Scenery and stages !!!
S2000 Fiesta works well
Skoda UK involvement
Downers:
Startlist (but that is explainable