Ken Block is not a rally driver.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gherid_lacksGPS
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Ken Block is not a rally driver.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gherid_lacksGPS
Thank you.Quote:
Originally Posted by RAS007
He is driving a rally car or am I mistaken?Quote:
Originally Posted by RAS007
if you have the money and sponsors to be in the wrc, why not... everyone cant be the best.Quote:
Originally Posted by pdr
"So, who brought the dice? "Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
I can not imagine anything other than that Block actually do rally known for many who normally would not have followed the sport.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marre
This must be positive for all drivers who actually beats him in most rallies.
They are actually now known in an environment that would normally be closed to them.
Loeb, Hirvonen etc etc should actually thank him for this.
pictures from the shakedown:
rallysport.hu - Rally Sweden 2012 - péntek
Anyone seen the Shakedown-times for PWRC ?
Hello guys sorry for not posting earlier, had been at the qualifying stage all morning. Petter was really aggresive and sideways no wonder he finnished first, citroens were ok, and Nasser very aggresive and came close to hitting a lightpole,Minis very slow, and tanak fast but all over the place. At the service everything ok, autographs all around and Mr. Block although not being one of my favorites is the big attraction... also saw Trivino in the fiesta and didnt look so slow hopefully he can beat some of the low runners. About Name and the Mini they are no way in sight and are not in the start list for tomorrow dont know what happened but will try to find out. Also im glad to inform that got to look around the Rally America (local rally, not part of the US Championship) section and there are around 15 cars, so you can add them to the 27 official entries for a total of 42. Mr caswellis back in the bwm, there are a few evo's 9 an old subaru, a focus, an old golf and a VERY old volkswagen bettle, good promotion for VW's reliability and the upcoming season? Who knows...
Ps. Got to look around Ramona Karlsson's service area and Im glad to inform you that she and her co driver Ms walfridsson are enjoying the sunny weather by wearing hotpants will post a pic soon!
I'm most definitely not an expert on us rally, let alone rally in gerneral - though, feel free to get me jived up about architecture and environmental design. I still stand by what I say. However, I believe my comment about block was something like he isn't competitive at high level, and even more, there are supoerior US drivers who simply don't have the resources to compete. Though, I acknowledge his love for the sport and the, SELF EARNED, millions he has put into it, especially in the US where the market is very small, but has huge potential. How exactly is that being a fan boi? Honestly, is that what you think? Come one man....don't let your objectivity be shunned by the cool kid bandwagon.Quote:
Originally Posted by janvanvurpa
@pdr - I agree, the rock star thing gets kinda old. Though, really, it brings attention to the sport, especially in lesser known markets. It's all bout the money, and he brings it, and shares it. And he's very humble, actually. It's to put on a show and get people interested - like fighters who talk **** before a fight, go through the rounds,then are hugging and kissing each other after words because of the respect they have for one another. He and Alex are great guys, too. And really, the livery is pretty bad ass. :p :
IMO, block would be better fit as an owner/funding entity to up and coming drivers, than a driver himself - which i blieve will be a role he'll be filling.
If people don't want money, and attention brought to the sport, then how is it going to grow? Especially in this generation and untapped markets?
/rant
Press on to rally Mexico. Lets go Petter!!! And thanks for the updates/photo's to all those who provide them.