Rally Poland 2014

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Originally Posted by RS

Sorry, I am a little out of touch... Since when did Ola Floene replace Mikko Markula alongside Mikkelssen?

Is this permanent and does this explain Andreas' upturn in form here?

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Since the Rally d'Italia Sardegna 3 weeks ago is Ola Fløene back with Mikkelsen.

Both answers on your questions are yes.

http://cdn.livetv.sx/webplayer.php?t...11&ci=547&si=7

http://www.stream2watch.me/live-tv/b...-1-live-stream

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Originally Posted by Wim_Impreza

Since the Rally d'Italia Sardegna 3 weeks ago is Ola Fløene back with Mikkelsen.

Both answers on your questions are yes.

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Thanks, good news.

So VW admitted their mistake?

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Originally Posted by RS

Thanks, good news.

So VW admitted their mistake?

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Yes, VW admitted their mistake. I have read it in Motorsport Aktuell, a German newspaper.

Kubica pushing!!

Kruuda / Järveoja best moment of the weekend! lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYKa1-FBurg

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Originally Posted by Wim_Impreza

Yes, VW admitted their mistake. I have read it in Motorsport Aktuell, a German newspaper.

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What mistake?

Ogier - "the gready one" according to commentators...

and Ogier wins again-boring...

Another fail for my pickems

congrets to Ogier-Ingrassia ,well deserved win.

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Originally Posted by Rallyper

What mistake?

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Biggest mistake VW has ever done in WRC. Replacing Floene to Markkula. However, they are still using some finnish words in their pacenotes ;-) So, it was not all bad :-P

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Originally Posted by bowler

I would be certain that they were not there when the 0 car went through. Stupid place to stand.

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The car is rolling away from them, not to them.

http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2014/photo...n_img_5385.jpg
http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2014/photo...n_img_5858.jpg
http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2014/photo...n_img_5568.jpg
http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2014/photo...n_img_5375.jpg

http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/fotogalery.p...7&fotograf=286

That was my first WRC rally - unbeliveble fast. I saw as much as I can, from tight to fast section and I don't know what to say. Many fans from Baltic countries, from Czech Republic, from Hungary, great atmosphere. Probably I will never forget when I saw for the first time Ogier in fast corner :)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQOuoLnhSm0

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Originally Posted by Bartek

That was my first WRC rally - unbeliveble fast. I saw as much as I can, from tight to fast section and I don't know what to say. Many fans from Baltic countries, from Czech Republic, from Hungary, great atmosphere. Probably I will never forget when I saw for the first time Ogier in fast corner :)

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The first time you seem them you can't believe how quickly they can drive these cars over such terrain, it's awe-inspiring! Problem is they make everything non-WRC look tame by comparison.

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Originally Posted by bluuford

Biggest mistake VW has ever done in WRC. Replacing Floene to Markkula. However, they are still using some finnish words in their pacenotes ;-) So, it was not all bad :-P

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It was not a VW decision!!

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Originally Posted by VFTS

It was not a VW decision!!

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So, who did it?
Anyway, they should have had think about it before they allow such changes. I still conider it as their mistake. Such a big and professional tema like they are.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bELN4pisJxc - nice behavior from Solowow after crash

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Originally Posted by Bartek

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bELN4pisJxc - nice behavior from Solowow after crash

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Gentleman driver in the best way

In general OK event, a lot of spectators, some stages really nice, not bad weather. But I've heard many fans complaining about safety, police, long walks from car parks, traffic jams, etc etc. Plus some stages cancelled, some not good enough to be part of WRC event. So many things to work on before next year. For us not good event, engine damage so DNF.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BrTmQKGCUAEGKwR.jpg:large

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKo2IkdY2qs

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Originally Posted by br21

For us not good event, engine damage so DNF.

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i am sorry mate.What car was?

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BrTOe4sIgAE4yMR.jpg:large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BrTOGSVIAAAbEtz.jpg:large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BrTMxWQIQAEuK8o.jpg:large

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Originally Posted by dimviii

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKo2IkdY2qs

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It still cannot fit in my head on what a hell Mikkelsen was thinking when he intentionally planned to cut accross potato field... Hopefully this penalty brings his brain back to his head and potato field owner gets worthy financial payment from the organizers. Otherwise, very good rally by him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xuvv4VwOi-Y > Kruuda crash

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Originally Posted by bluuford

It still cannot fit in my head on what a hell Mikkelsen was thinking when he intentionally planned to cut accross potato field... Hopefully this penalty brings his brain back to his head and potato field owner gets worthy financial payment from the organizers. Otherwise, very good rally by him.

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i just can't believe it was intentionally.

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Originally Posted by Bartek

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xuvv4VwOi-Y > Kruuda crash

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lucky spectators, this could have ended badly

lol
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BrUKc_mCcAAZXRP.jpg:large

Well done to Tanak, not only a finish (for a change), but he seemed to keep the car intact and convincingly beat his competitors.

Shame about VW making the Citroen years look like a competitive period, with a variety of winning manufacturers. How many in a row is this now?

My impressions from rally:
KKSF HD video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhe1WyVtjNE (jumps and speed)

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Originally Posted by bluuford

Biggest mistake VW has ever done in WRC. Replacing Floene to Markkula. However, they are still using some finnish words in their pacenotes ;-) So, it was not all bad :-P

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I don't see why it was mistake? Nothing much changed in the results, but if the driver is happier with current co-driver, how is it a mistake?

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Originally Posted by COD

I don't see why it was mistake? Nothing much changed in the results, but if the driver is happier with current co-driver, how is it a mistake?

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Ola Floene was Mikkelsens codriver, and he was replaced by Markkula. That is what he refers to as the mistake. Since Floene returns Mikkelsen has gone well.

The crash at the same place by Hołowczyc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDRFWRkIRZ0
and a big one by Polykarpou
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8D7C-Sxx_A

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1648970&type=1

I don't know if it was already mentioned here, but Argentine Juan Alonso complained about having his car damaged on the stage by pieces of metal deliberately positioned on the road. They hit the radiator and he was forced to retire from Saturday's leg.

http://rallynoticias.com/Noticias/AB...w_big_8401.jpg

http://rallynoticias.com/Noticias/AB...w_big_8396.jpg

Also on Rallynoticias.com it is stated that in Italy he was also 'attacked', when rocks were thrown on the road right before his pass, and the other competitors before him didn't see them.

@ co-driven
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Originally Posted by bluuford

So, who did it?.

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I think every pilot chooses themselves godrivers. The team has been there a little voice.

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Originally Posted by dimviii

@ co-driven
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http://rallynoticias.com/nivel2.php?id_noticia=8401

http://rallynoticias.com/nivel2.php?id_noticia=8396