Maybe next weekends S2000 in 1000 Lakes, gives some hint who they might pick.
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Maybe next weekends S2000 in 1000 Lakes, gives some hint who they might pick.
What, because there German?Quote:
Originally Posted by rallyfan2003
Why wouldn't they succeed? They have great resources and a vast experience in off-road motorsport. I also think Kris Nissen is a good team manager. Plus they've won the Dakar twice in recent years, so they know what succes is. Unlike VW, Hyundai (MSD) never really got the factory support they needed, more or less the same for Suzuki, which looked more like a one-off dream for Monster Tajima that only lasted a year.Quote:
Originally Posted by rallyfan2003
I viewed some comments saying this guy is old the other one too, etc. etc. BUT I recall you Sainz were in this business till his 41s..... And after retired It was called again to help Frequelin................. Then Solberg 36 is not a problem.
As much as Henning is happy with the new Fiesta, I think he should seek out one of these new team and possibly be the lead driver.
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Originally Posted by Josti
Josti, for a longer, more nuanced, and soico-/cultural view looking back search for an old post by me about this.
It was based on personal experience with World championship level German riders in the sport I did: International moto-cross, but referenced the history of VW, Opel, Audi and poor little Skoda in Rally and specifically rally on loose surfaces..
I am proud to say a man with years of direct experience---and employment at WRC level---who I think you would readily admit might possibly have more experience than either you or me, (I have only started in one WRC rally) quoted the entire post and said one word, something to the effect of "perfect".
That man was Pentti Airikala
My guess is Grønholm and Østberg as drivers for the first year !
the debut will be in May next year.
Bosse was this week in England, negotiating about the contract with Prodrive, but nothing is signed yet, at least not officially.
http://www.bilnorge.no/export/b_36119.jpeg
Don't know if it's been posted.. Sorry if it has.. ;)
Totally agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by Josti
That's correct: Hyundai didn't have a strong factory support, and the same for Suzuki (which cut the budget more than once, PG Andersson paid all the season except the first two rounds!).
;)