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There was a rally that season in which both, Märtin and Solberg let Burns pass in order to get better result and points for championship. I can't remember which one it was but I'll get back to you as soon as I have checked it out from my season reviews. So yes, Burns got something for free that season.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
Solberg in one of the tarmac rallies gave him one point by arriving late on a tc and that 1 point was the chmpionship winner.Quote:
Originally Posted by A.F.F.
Rally Corsica 2001. Both Petter and Markko let him pass from 6th to 4th and he got 3 points instead of one. And like NOT said, it was enough at the end of the season.Quote:
Originally Posted by A.F.F.
Well, Loeb also had those favours. Have you noticed that?Quote:
Originally Posted by A.F.F.
Yes, most of them have. Kankkunen gave points for Biasion. Biasion gave points for Alen. Mäkinen for Erikson, Burns for Mäkinen, the list goes on and on. But my point with Burns conserned NOT's claim to Biasion, not Loeb.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
the main difference was that all the drivers you mentioned were faster 99.9% of the times from the ones they gave them points and it was mainly due to other reasons they fell behind and they forced to take the points in that way..
In the case of the overweight tourist who was there because of his nationality it was not the case and Kannkunen was forced to slow down...
and now i am physically sick just by thinking this....
I really think KAnkkunen was amongst the best but he was one amongst many...Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
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Forced to slow down in every Rally? Hard to believe that...
Just a question. How is this tourist talk related to news or rumours? Or I have missed something?
We're getting there, just give us time :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Franky
Btw.... Who was that overweight tourist ?? I can't figure it out.
It all started long, long time ago (in a galaxy far, far away) :D The original story was Citroen's and Loeb's retirement this year, if I'm not mistaken, there is good chance that I am :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Franky
I think his name starts with 'B' and ends with 'iasion'.Quote:
Originally Posted by A.F.F.
A "fun" thing is that its news/rumours in the pub-tread and pub-talk in the news/rumours tread.....
Solberg finally finished first!!! :D
1-2-3 for Ford!
Ford Rally Sports Day - YouTube
It's funny. :-)
and...
VW continue Test Days with gravel now...
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any more photos-videos?
Hard workers. Where is the test, Germany?
Citroen WRC team confirms redundancies and financial cutbacks won't impact programme - WRC news - AUTOSPORT.com
Well if Loeb retires this season, that's 8millions saved by the team for 2013! ;D
why 8 millions?
Yeah...interesting questionQuote:
Originally Posted by SlowSon
Because Loeb salary 16M Euros per year
His salary :)
His salary alone is probably more than what Ford invests in the WRC. Sad reality...
And Loeb salary must be just a 20% what Wilson earns from rented Fords parts etc. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by tommeke_B
Brilliant news, great relief, I hope things are looking up. Other positives today in British press is that the promoter thing is still ongoing with Eurosport , Red Bull and some South African concern still ongoing with one likely to be succesful.Quote:
Originally Posted by clem126
Eurosport!? Than what about this:
FIA WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP
That's for distribution for this year. The way I read it Eurosport or Red Bull or the South African bid was for global promoter. VW are keen on Eurosport, Malcolm says social media And internet is complimentary but we must have proper TV and he thinks the South African bid wont be ready for 2013. My guess it's either Eurosport or Red Bull, incidentaly both with good connections to VW, who it appears have had a major review of wrc this year, and still beleive its worth it. I think they have been given some inside info from FIA. :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Fri
Mitsubishi Motors Sweden save Ramona and Miriam after the fire
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The rally car was insured, but before the process is finished they need a spare car,
since Rally Germany is coming up soon. But thanks to their sponsor Mitsubishi Motors Sweden,
the girls now have found a solution to have a new Mitsubishi EVO X for Rally Germany.
Rumours for San Marino Rally instead of Rally Italia Sardegna in WRC 2013...
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It is going to be a good change as long as they make the format of the rally more interesting than the usual 4 stages per day.
Whatever happened to San Remo?
Like other rallies that didn't cotton to the WRC's dumbing down they went to the IRC.Quote:
Originally Posted by RAS007
I liked San Remo.
why they want to come back then ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Gregor-y
It's San Marino, not Sanremo, that wants to be a WRC round.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
Ahhh indeed...Quote:
Originally Posted by kober
VW testing gravel with Polo wrc & Ogier this week in France : full gallery photo Image
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Nice 2011 video.
Must have been done by North One before they disappeared?
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