Just 0.4s now between Hirvonen and Latvala :)
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Just 0.4s now between Hirvonen and Latvala :)
Loeb is amaizing, I think this stage was again a showcase how to do it. Perfect.
Its and old classic from the Finnskog Rally, but it was of course not used this year. It used to be called Frysjoen. Very technical and good stage. I went off there codriving Stian Engh in a Celica 185 some years ago. There was only one spectator at the spot, an older bloke standing beside his small bonfire with the radio on. He was completely alone in the forest, and told us that this was his regular spot and that we were the first to go off in this corner in 15 years or so!Quote:
Originally Posted by Doon
He has always had the speed, if he get consistent, he will be massively dangerous.Quote:
Originally Posted by ridder
Very impressive in Monte, too.
The 5-way fight for the top seems to have changed to just a 3-way one, pity.
Hell, he's good.Quote:
Originally Posted by mm1
Brynhildsen is much quicker than Ketomaa with the same tires.
Maybe some of this is down to starting position, can`t explain why Jarri is so slow, that`s not him...
Loeb is crazy...
Good morning boys. Having been sleeping after nightshift waking up to the RS isnīt bad...
Very exciting morning!
So what about Pontus Tidemandīs performance so far?
Overall till SS6
1) Hirvonen (Citroen) 54:53.6
2) Latvala (Ford) +0.4
3) Loeb (Citroen) +6.9
4) Ostberg (Ford) +13.5
5) Solberg, P. (Ford) +16.2
6) Sordo (Mini) +25.6
7) Novikov (Ford) +30.6
8) Sandell (Mini) +1:15.9
9) Solberg, H. (Ford) +1:19.3
10) Brynildsen (Ford) +1:37.2
Ostberg gently mentioned his Fiesta is worse prepared than the others.... how stupid Wilson is, Mads is the only Ford driver who can beat Loeb and Hirvonen but he prefers to save few bucks !Quote:
Originally Posted by ridder
Looks like the Mini team will be picking up many many points for the manufactures title this year, haha!!! Whoever decided to nominate those 2 clowns for points needs to be psychoanalysed. The are both utterly sh*t.
I don't think so.Quote:
Originally Posted by SlowSon
First he said himself earlier this year that the Fiesta he has now is much different from last year.
Second he was also quite slow on this stage in the morning, while fast at others.
Maybe this one just doesn't suit him.
Or how stupid is Ostberg to pay to drive a car he knows he can't win in?Quote:
Originally Posted by SlowSon
what is wrong with Solberg ?? the ford is not powerful enough ?? not enough testing ?? too many worries getting sponsors ?? maybe he wants to learn the car ??
Ladycup champ is going to pass ogier after this one..
Mikkelsen is 7,9s quicker than Oigier on SS6 and now the fastest S2000 overall :)
game over for Ketomaa... no hope, back in village events for him...pity.
Solberg is not complaining, is he?Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
Ladycup champ just thrashed Ogier on SS6, but surely he isnt good enough for you N.O.T, our shining and guiding light in world rallying...
16sec after leader including 12-15 sec spin, not to bad....Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
Solberg 0.4 faster than Ogier ..... hmmmm
add the 10 sec penalty to Loeb and he is 20 seconds off the pace ....with half a day of rallying.Quote:
Originally Posted by Viking
Battle at Class 2 (not used to call them that way) is great:
Mikkelssen, Ogier, PG, Tiedemand >all really at same pace
I Ogier bothered? Probably not. He's the master, and the apprentice is probably trying harder. Got to let the Scandinavians win a stage or 2 in each class, otherwise it would be boring with the French chaps winning every stage ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Iskald
Ouch, Loeb in trouble? And Novikov climbing up on the leaderboard if he continues like this.
Loeb in trouble?
Loeb lost almost 2 min. on first split! Puncture?
Loeb loses 2 mins !!!!!
I think the solberg brothers might be joining him next year. GO FAST, really Henning?Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
Shame for the rally and Loeb, but probably good for the championship.
he will soon start doing it, trust me ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Iskald
I thought motorsport fans are smarter than football dumbheads and can see beyond patriotic prejudice...
Ahh, Loeb still N.O.T snowmaster...
What's wrong with that second corner? A few drivers made a mistake in that corner. But Loeb lost the rally in that corner.
I don't see the time of Mikko :confused:
I don't understand what people want from Petter? No-one thinks he's the world's fastest driver, but he's still easily in the top 5 drivers in the world and therefore he deserves a works seat. It's hardly a surprise he's not as fast as JML and Mikko on snow - wait until we hit gravel and tarmac and Petter will be much more equal to them I'm sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by SlowSon
Lets see how far Loeb can climb now...4th 5th ?? Mikko now has to win and he will lead the championship :)
So which car can you both pay and win in?Quote:
Originally Posted by Doon
Red Bull RB7 probably.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
He tried everything hard, apparently. As I have mentioned previously, he apparently can not spell. Good to see that he is not invincible.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
However, very sorry for him.
Nice spirit here... Keep 'em coming!
Oh wait! I'm complaining too.