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the weather and conditions look good.....once more too much noise for nothing....
In this rally we will see is hirvonen can hold his cool...I don't expect Loeb to drive on the limit and aim for the win but i surely think that he will drive to just apply constant pressure on Hirvonen.
I think so too - Seb doesn't need to win in Sweden.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
Mikko however definately need to win. This is one of the four-five rallies he actually has the chance to win. I believe he can do it :)
He does not need to win for his chances, but a win by Mikko would be a strong jump in his confidence.
In this sense, surely Seb will want to win, in order to keep all others thinking he is the only real candidate for 2008 crown (which I think is the case)
I can't remember when Mikko has finished in front of Loeb in Sweden so, why should he need to win in Sweden more than on the gravel rallys?
For Mikko to win in Sweden would be a great bost to his championship fight mentally. Being mentally strong and confident counts for a lot when it comes to other rallies especially when hes chasing or being chased by Loeb.
Will be interesting. As others have said, Loeb doesnt need to push so hard as he knows there is the rest of the championship but he willpush Mikko all the way to the finish for sure...
Daniel Carlson says in Värmlands Folkblad that he for the first time since 2005 gets payed to drive. In the swedish championship part of USR he expects mats jonsson to be toughest to beat. regarding PG it is his target aswell to win the SC, and points as daniel and mats Jonsson as the biggest threats.
I think Loeb will be too strong. Hirvonen was quick in Norway last year, but in Sweden he didn't show the same pace. Hope he is quicker this year though. Should be a good fight :)
Not ideal conditions, no snowbanks to lean on, I think.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
Loeb will take it, I doubt Mikko can be fast enough.
Ok guys I am off to the airport now! Enjoy the rally and maybe see some of you on the stages! :bounce:
:D
PG Recce offroad.. http://www.vgb.no/6339/perma/288148/
Well, in order to fight for the title, he needs to crab more points than Loeb right? We all know there's no way Mikko can't challenge Loeb on tarmac so that's immediately five rallyes as an underdog. On tarmac Loeb is unbelievably fast too, should it be slow or fast gravel. So basicly Mikko has rally Finland, Sweden, GB, Japan and NZ where he actually has a chance to win. Elsewhere Loeb needs to have problems to be beaten. And we all know how many problems Loeb have per season. Mikko will needs all the points possible and then some more.Quote:
Originally Posted by Priorat
Does that answer to your question :)
From Hennings blogg, also "the Arab" off road, probably Al-Attayah?
http://www.vgb.no/6339/
Tat was exactly what I was about to answer.Quote:
Originally Posted by A.F.F.
That is why I said Mikko really NEEDS to win in Sweden.
No, it is Al Quasami.Quote:
Originally Posted by Halvis
Note the Volvo (recce car for Ford Team, same car henning has, see the car after the stucked one)
Patik Sandell testing Norway in preparation for Sweden
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=AQwYh_jAYOs
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=u6G9FjRCQVA
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=yTGJZS-XtSM
PG's new updated site
http://aolsearch.aol.co.uk/aol/redir...ion=WebResults
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Originally Posted by Magnus
Who will Pay Carlsson ?? Peugeot-Sport Sweden ?? Bozian ?? Someone else ?? :confused:
Hmmm, i would think Mats J will have a huge disadvantage VS Daniel and PG, thinking about the road conditions when he starts. That beside his Dinosauric (But cool) Escort WRCQuote:
Originally Posted by Magnus
Anyone seen the start list for the Swedish cahmpionship?
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Originally Posted by SUBARUNORWAY1
http://www.resultatdata.com/rally/an...E4lningslistor
This has the entries which appears to be updated daily, 109 at present, but can't find a seeded list.
Looks like we will be needing our umbrellas for Friday....
How is the road? Snow...?Quote:
Originally Posted by Viktory
Sing all together: Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow...
Some pictures from today and monday :
http://motorsport4sale.com/sv_bilder...m_1a_80789.asp
Quote:
Originally Posted by Viktory
Hopefully not... but what every happens we will all have a great time!!
Sweden.... See you on Thursday!
Rick
I´m ready to leave about 1 hour!
Here in the East it´s raining and +5.
For Hagfors they predict tomorrow round +-0
for friday and saturday +2 till +5!!!
It´s not gone be cold like last year.
See you later.
John
See you in a couple of hours Brother :D
I'm in Stockholm at the moment and I'll drive to Karlstad on Thursday. There was snow here, but now it's all melted and it's raining.
I'll try to stay dry here in front of my computer :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Brother John
:up: same hereQuote:
Originally Posted by A.F.F.
I'll have a minor kneeoperation tomorrow.
Then I'll have to lie on the couch and look these...
Thu7.2.
MAX 21.00-22.00 Yleisö-ek (suora)
FR 8.2.
MAX 19.30-20.00 Lyhyt kooste päivän tapahtumista
MAX 21.30-21.45 Pre Race
MAX 21.45-22.45 Kooste päivän tapahtumista
MAX 22.45-23.00 In Car Special
MTV3 01.10-01.40 Kooste päivän tapahtumista
SA 9.2.
MAX 08.45-09.45 Kooste perjantain tapahtumista (2. es.)
MAX 09.45-10.00 In Car Special (2. es.)
MAX 16.00-16.30 Kooste (ek:t 9-13)
MTV3 16.55-17.25 Kooste päivän tapahtumista
MAX 21.30-21.45 Pre Race
MAX 21.45-22.45 Kooste päivän tapahtumista
MAX 22.45-23.00 In Car Special
SU 10.2.
MAX 08.45-09.45 Kooste lauantain tapahtumista (2. es.)
MAX 09.45-10.00 In Car Special (2. es.)
MAX 14.30-15.00 Kooste (ek:t 15-19)
MTV3 17.00-17.30 Kooste päivän tapahtumista
MAX 20.00-20.15 Pre Race
MAX 20.15-21.15 Kooste päivän tapahtumista
MAX 21.15-21.30 In Car Special
MAX 22.30-23.30 Kooste ralliviikonlopusta
Any news from Daniel Carlsson's press conference today ??? :confused:
Can anyone post what stages the Swedish championship guys do? :)
(this is J4MIE btw :p : )
Looking at the Swedish championship list, will we be seeing older cars like Volvo's and Opel's after the FIA field? If so, great! Over a doubled start field for six stages, more rallying ;)
I got back to my warm lovely home, and my mum's food last night, nice to be back in Karlstad. I will be going to Färjestad to check out the recce soon, and will check out the shakedown, probably taking a few photos.
The Swedish championship starts onb Friday at Karlstad SSS 19:35
Then they drive the last three stages of the day on Saturday and Sunday:
Saturday:
SS12 Horsjön 2 14:50
SS13 Hagfors 2 16:00
Service Hagfors 15 min 16:30
SS14 Vargåsen 2 17:35
Service Hagfors 45 min 18:40
Sunday:
SS18 Ullen 2 13:10
Service Hagfors 15 min 13:40
SS19 Lesjöfors 2 14:55
SS20 Rämmen 2 15:25
Service Hagfors 10 min 16:10
Finish Karlstad Rally Village 17:30
These are rough times for the start of the SM.
And yes there will be Volvos and all sorts of cars running :)
No news about Carlsson's press conference yet, I'm guessing it is later on today.
Jan Svanström is codriver to him according to NWT today.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom206wrc
He started with Lars-Erik thorp many years ago and have been codriver for Peter Zachrisson last years.
Thanks Micke_VOC ;)
Daniel Carlssons 307 has a blue and yellow livery. No pictures available yet though.
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Originally Posted by Slipzen
An official Prodrive/SWRT Subaru Impreza WRC dressed into a whale ?? :p :
:laugh:
a few pictures from Rally Sweden 2008:
http://www.motorsport.ee/?id=gallery&n=665&p=1
Thanks Bluuford :up: