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Just saw this from EKS on FB:
"Topi and Petter Solberg were the only guys on slicks in the Canada RX final. Our flying Finn launched off the line like a rocket, but have a look by your own."
Guess that gives a bit of a reason for why Petter was so slow compared to the rest of the event.
Latvia is not mentioned. (France, Germany and Spain it says)Quote:
Originally Posted by Arnold Triyudho Wardono
ouch...
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At least he didn't have to drunk and wreaking havoc..Quote:
Originally Posted by giu canbera
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Lithuania’s Nerijus Naujokaitis to debut brand new Skoda Fabia at Loheac ! :cool:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CqEr9hUWYAASkM-.jpg
http://www.fiaworldrallycross.com/ar...joins-world-rx
Big job to get Solberg's car ready for the next round...
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CqDP-zfWcAAhScY.jpg
Does anyone knows Naujokaitis? What's his personal motorsport history? Where does his budget come from?
Entry list out for Loheac, includes 38 supercars apparently but I note that one of them is Doran entered under JRM :confused: http://media.rallycrossrx.com/docs/F...try%20List.pdf
That has got to be an error.
Have just seen a comment from the official FB page, numbnuts is a season entry so will continue to appear on lists. Bit odd, as someone else pointed out, if a driver was to die you wouldn't expect their name to keep appearing. However I guess Liam always has the opportunity to 'change car' and still enter a round.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alpha
Rumour that Solberg would like to drive a new C3RX for 2017 season.
He is 44 years old multiple Lithuania, Baltic states and two times European (2007 with VW Golf Turbo 4x4 and 2008 with VW Polo 4x4) autocross champion. After last champion title he said that he want to switch into rallycross, but unfortunately then crisis began, and there was no money. About current budget don't know anything, but from what I see on car - his sponsor "Maxima" is the biggest supermarkets chain in Baltic states. Don't expect from him much, but it's nice to see Lithuania's colors in this level of motorsport.Quote:
Originally Posted by JUF
If that true, probably a self-tuned version..Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
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Citroën should just give Petter all their money and let him run the team. With a better co-driver than Doran of course.
Can't imagine Citroën being able to do better than PSRX.
heard Petter was urged by Citroen to remove Citroen badge from his car...
Hope it wasnt something like "Hey dude, dont win 2 world titles with our logo on your car"... cuz wtf
I think there are a few fans (like me) waiting to hear from Toyota u'know.... There was said Toyota offered Petter a factory ride for Dakar 2017... who knows? Maybe a YarisRX? Maybe a few WRC rounds with the Yaris... I'd LOVE to see that
I'd love to see a Cayman RX.. Toyota.. That's dreary :/
As far as i know, Petter will not drive a Citroën next year. Maybe Toyota, or something else?
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Really? I'd assumed it was the other way around due to Petter's gripes with PSA.Quote:
Originally Posted by giu canbera
Lots of rumors, from him building a C3 RX to him not doing anything with them.. It can be an issue if the relationship with PSA isn't the best because his relationship with Bertel O Steen is very good. Cue the Mercedes A class RX? :p
Maybe they want DS badges on it? 😜Quote:
Originally Posted by giu canbera
Loheac will be the last race for Nitiss with Munich/SEAT team... He`s not happy with the car and he and the team will end their contract without major problems. Nitiss said he will compete in Latvia in another car and is already focusing in find something for 2017......... Solberg/Nitiss with Toyota please haha
It's possible, Nitiss was fast in the Olsberg MSEs Fiesta. He had a win in Hell, and he's got 7 podiums. Third overall in '14.
Won't Nitiss in a Nissan sound better on the World RX commentary? http://nissan-infiniti.com/2017-nissan-pulsar-nismo/
Quite a few Nissan Leaf are sold in Norway so Solberg / Nitiss - Team Nissan Norway?
I doubt it, Petter has very good relations with Bertel O Steen, which imports Mercedes, Citroën, Peugeot, Kia and Smart.
Wilks is back !! :D
http://www.jrm-group.com/mini-rx/new...d-rx-programme
Nissan should join RallyCross with that Juke R. That`d be Iconic and amazing IMO
Pleased to see that, will be good to have a nice Brit in the pack to cheer for.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Slightly surprised that Nitiss has left part way through the season, will be interesting to see who they bring in to replace him and also what he brings to the party. After initially showing reasonable pace the Seat hasn't really developed much during the season, which is a shame as it looks great. I hope that Munnich stays with it and continues the team next year. Currently RX is in the dangerous position of becoming a race of 4 teams, which will see grids drop dramatically.
Told you.. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
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Not sure Mercedes likes their road cars being used in the dirt. Probably be able to develop a strong Merc engine though.
http://www.caradvice.com.au/407638/2...io-spy-photos/ (Kia maybe if a better RX car than used by Galli can be developed)
http://jalopnik.com/the-subaru-wrx-c...eyeb-461441647 (Solberg and Subaru were a good team)
Does Solberg still have M-Sports phone number to get some parts off them? For another Fiesta/ Focus team to join the grid
I would expect something to be worked out with PSA if World RX title #3 goes to Norway.
Nitiss is back with Olsbergs MSE for round in Spain.
I need to change my predictions for Spain then..
I'd imagine it diverts to Ken Block now :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Zeakiwi
I think that's a good choice for him. Even though OMSE aren't as quick this season (I don't think they've developed as well as the other top teams) I still think Nitiss can be a semi-finalist in the Fiesta, which seems to have been a rarity with the Ibiza.Quote:
Originally Posted by tolx
Timo Scheider to replaces Reinis in Latvia & Catalunya.
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He should be fastest Fiesta driver.Quote:
Originally Posted by tolx
Naujokaitis won't start in France. Engine failure.
Crash by Timur. Deeper tyre barriers required to lessen damage to cars? Should power be limited to 500hp? (There appears to be the increasing possibility to have a bad high energy crash on these rather basic circuits with limited safety features) The old ERX series had one or two more powerful cars that used to sprint ahead of the pack, now the power levels appear to be a lot closer making things more dangerous.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-Wz47vA6fc
What? Basic circuit with limited safety features? It is a guardrail with tyres, the safety feauture that is used on every racetrack on every part of the world! The only dangerous thing here is the completely atrocious driving standards as is common in WRX.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zeakiwi
I´m very happy for Johan. Well deserved win! But I´m a little bit worried about the Hoonigan-Focus. For me it looks like a bulldozer in duels. It´s that big that cars like the Seat Ibiza or Peugeot 208 have no chance to prevail. The Focus will win every time...:(
That's medium size hatchback, afterall.. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by JUF
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