Matthew James Wilson*@mattyjim1
Really excited to say that me and @stu_loudon will be competing on @WalesRallyGB in a Fiesta R5. Can't wait to get back behind the wheel!
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Matthew James Wilson*@mattyjim1
Really excited to say that me and @stu_loudon will be competing on @WalesRallyGB in a Fiesta R5. Can't wait to get back behind the wheel!
Official Skoda Motorsport drivers:
-Pontus Tidemand
-OC Veiby
-Juuso Nordgren
Hopefully they bring out the Michelin Pilot livery again. Although these days I'd presume he'll be on Dmacks.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
Tom Cave also confirmed today in a Fiesta R5. Hopefully a few more surprises in WRC2 too.
Matt will probably run DMacks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Simmi
Great to see such a commitment from Skoda given their history on the Rally GB/RAC, particularly given that they skipped it a couple of years ago after they'd already wrapped up the titles. Presumably this is largely for evaluation and preparation for next season now?Quote:
Originally Posted by pantealex
Yes, that is what they say. A shoot-out between Veiby and Nordgren maybe.Quote:
Originally Posted by the sniper
It's kind of bitter commedy that the biggest and unbeatable opponent of Kopecký through all Škoda's WRC2 seasons was his own team management. Third year in a row they prevent him from fighting for the title by not giving him enough starts. That sucks if You ask me and frankly I have no idea why they keep doing so (of course otherwise I don't have anything against giving a chance to the young drivers).Quote:
Originally Posted by pantealex
https://walesrallygb.com/news/4039.php
News about the entries. They say Huttunen is in WRC2, but with what car? Already a Hyundai? And it says Skoda has only Veiby and Tidemand, so no Nordgren?
14 WRC17, so are Evans and Östberg those who are not mentioned by name?Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
Evans was mentioned there (along Meeke). But yeah, Østberg was planning on doing all the events after Tour de Corse so probably just him.Quote:
Originally Posted by pantealex
I think Nordgren confirmed on Twitter (?) that he will be there.Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
Yes Motorsport News today said he'll be there with the Hyundai. Pretty cool.Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
Sorry i am confused,you mean Pontus,Essapeka?they are both to EVEN.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
Well, it's Skoda Motorsport that didn't let him start in the mandatory WRC2 events (Portugal and Wales). From the 3 mandatory, he only did Germany. So nearly impossible to become champion that way.Quote:
Originally Posted by nafpaktos
Shouldn't Suninen be there as well with Fiesta R5? Or will he get another outing in 2017-spec WRC?
I meant that for three years in a row Kopecký was given only so few WRC2 rounds to be perfectly irrelevant in the final season's results. In my book it means they hasn't ever wanted him to achieve anything there against the other team guys. The reason for me is unknown.Quote:
Originally Posted by nafpaktos
Moreover here in Wales they give up season double without a fight. I simply don't understand their reasoning.
I have to say, Kopecky has been extremely loyal to Skoda; in my opinion they haven't always returned the favour. I would like to have see him on Rally of GB, but a place couldn't be found for him.
For years we saw the Skoda team win their class award on the old RAC, and also the pairing of Triner & Sibera driving the wheels off the cars.
The initial plan to Suninen was be there in WRC if WRC2 standings closed.
Google Earth Map is online → http://bit.ly/2rz2Phh
Motorsport News @MNmotorsport
@MSA_BRC frontrunner @MERallysport (Matt Edwards) has secured a factory deal with @MSportLtd to compete in WRC2 on @WalesRallyGB
https://www.motorsport-news.co.uk/ne...ally-gb-drive/ …
:)
Agreement with Even Management?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
BTW, is Nordgren with Even?
Could be. They did the same for Mikkelsen in his last IRC season (they restricted Hänninen that time).Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
Nordgren is not with EVEN, Toni Gardemaister has been helping him.Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
78 crews in #WalesRallyGB with come back Henning Solberg Fiesta WRC / Matthew Wilson + Kalle Rovanperä + Eyvind Brynildsen Fiesta R5 + Nordgren Fabia R5 + 4 i20WRC : Entrylist → http://bit.ly/2rz2Phh #WRC
Henning in WRC 2017
Great entry list imo
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42% of 78 entries are M-Sport cars.
19 Fiesta R5 vs 8 Fabia R5 vs 2 i20 R5 vs 2 DS3 R5
Jimmy McRae in a Vauxhall Adam. Presumably a Cup car? Did I imagine something about Suninen doing GB in a '17 WRC? It'll be interesting to see Huttunen vs Rovanpera, I can see that being the first of many battles! Presumably Kalle's R5 will be in full Red Bull livery, like Ogier's? (EDIT: I see he's still in a predominantly IKH livery on Rally Liepāja, so maybe not.)
I can't wait now!
I think Suninen must still try to get silver in WRC2. And Rovanperä will probably use the same livery as in Liepaja. As you see, Red Bull is sponsoring many drivers like Evans and Neuville, but only their helmets have Red Bull colors. Same with Kalle.Quote:
Originally Posted by the sniper
Henning probably in a onebet skurvat car. Nice to see more privateers.
I don´t believe that Kalle will have PIRELLI stickers in Michelin (or DMack) equipped car ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
Otherwise probably same, he has hole years contract with IKH and other sponsors.
Some really nice strength in depth in the R5 class and good to see a few new faces.
I hope Henning can make the entry work. Last time he was entered for GB two years ago he was a no-show.
He tried Mexico also, but in the end didn`t start for some reason.
Hi guys, second time at the Wales rally for me (last year was great, thanks also to the info that you provided on the forum!).
My plan for Friday was sweet lamb first run and then myherin second run. I would sleep at sweet lamb overnight and then go to myherin by car after the first sweet lamb run is over. Do you think it is doable? I am worried that i would need to park the car very far from the myherin stage.
thank you!
The drive from the Sweet Lamb car park to Myherin car park is 5 minutes at most. However if the car park is busy it'll be one hell of a long walk up a steep hill, its the 'Pikes Peak' section if Myherin. If you go on youtube and watch some incar from the Mid Wales stages and have a look at the stage maps itll give you an idea of the walk
This has to be the first WRC event that i'm more interested in WRC2 instead of big boys. Of course Tidemand already won the championship but that only means that even he is just fighting for the rally win instead of championship points.
Tidemand, Suninen and Camilli all want to prove that they have what it takes to be in WRC next year. Then we have tons of young guys that are stilll trying to make a name to themselves on international level including Veiby, Huttunen, Greensmith, Loubet, Nordgren, Cave, Rovanperä and many others.
All of them have a change to make top-3 but not being there would kinda set them back, like why would you hire Pontus to WRC if he is not able to beat these guys on R5's?
My top-3 would be Tidemand, Suninen and Rovanperä in some order.
Is this actually toughest WRC2 event ever?
Must be! Don´t be surprised if the Finns will take 1-2-3 win...Quote:
Originally Posted by Essaj
Updated entry list on website now , Emil Bergkvist now added
https://walesrallygb.com/documents/L..._(amended).pdf
Al-Qassimi is now car #7. In Finland he was #8. Does this have something to do with the cars having to do certain rallies with the same parts like Mikkelsen had to use Paddon's differentials in Spain?
Also the numbering of non-manufacturer WRC cars is interesting. Østberg is #14, Serderidis #15, Sordo #16, Al-Rajhi #17 and Solberg #18. Is it just based on who entered first?
Sounds like a good guess, never thought about that.Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL