But for anyone who respects all the work and effort he has put into building a winning team, it is.
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But for anyone who respects all the work and effort he has put into building a winning team, it is.
Thanks JFL. I like it - reminds me of Galli's Citroen and Whale in the past. Any interesting things said in the video?
Same as in motors tv interview.Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
*does'nt make any money.
* He bet's all on this year, doesn't know what happens next year..
Translation:
Interviewer: "Still as popular with the fans as ever but with no manufacturer backing him, the challenge is bigger than ever for Petter Solberg".
Petter: "It's gonna be hard, I know, to fight with the manufacturer teams. But if you don't try you'll never know. But I'll give the boys a good rund for their money".
Interviewer: "Solberg has gone from an income of 6 million euros to nothing. But for the rally driver, it isn't the income that's most rewarding."
Petter: "What I gain is the feeling of accomplishment. It also feels like a revenge in a small way against what has been the last years. But if you're talking about money there is nothing."
Interviewer: "Starting his own team isn't easy and Solberg is hinting that this years effort might be the last."
Petter: "What I'm doing this year is risking everything on one shot. We just have to take one year at a time. Who knows what's going to happen? There might not be a drive for next year. But I don't plan any further than the current season."
It looks good and Petter is delivering again. And youŽll see the difference between the C4: s now easily. YouŽll see when Petter arrives...!
I think Petter is well worth all respects regarding all the work hé has done again. Good luck Petter!!
Quoting rubbish then...There are still tons of sport journalists left in Norway. Do you really think the country is empty, one week ahead of Vancouver???Quote:
Originally Posted by bennizw
Media officer, Tone Nesheim Tonerud, fine title. Never even heard of the lady. But she is obviously a media expert...
I get this feeling she forgot to invite you Iskald :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Iskald
I know Tone so can guarantee her existence ;)
I'm also worried about Petter's continual mention of 'this is it' and he has no money left. He desparately needs a good year this year so that next year he gets a paid drive with a manufacturer otherwise it may be the end of him in the WRC.
Looking at swedish media it doesnt mean a thing if they left for Vancouver or they are still in sweden, they only seems to focus on the olympics and none at other sports, rallying included, IŽm afraid. Thanks that Kimi is there and making some extra publicity. Else there wouldnt been anything before the Rally sweden starts up. Sorry but that seems to be the way it is... :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Iskald
Same in GB, - We love rallying but media (except for Finland and the brilliant efforts of Welsh language tv Ralio+) only want to know about John Terry and football, and Katie Price, and reality tv shows. Even the Button and Hamilton novelty has worn away, - that may pick up when the F1 season starts though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
The one relief we do have in GB is Motorsport News - the only good motorsport paper availible to the masses.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Iskald
She has been the media officer for PSWRT from the start of the team.
I have never said what I think. I have only quoted what I have been told. You must be taking the piss when you say you havenŽt heard of Tonerud. Either you are dwelling over a minor definition fault of her position as media officer from my side, or you obviously havenŽt been following PWRT close enough. As VFTS says, she has been there since Petter presented the team a year ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iskald
Geoblocking. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by JFL
Is he subsidising his programme out of his own pocket then?Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
I guess Petter is pinning his hopes on a new manufacturer joining in 2011.
RS - I don't know if you're being serious because there have been some sarcastic 'poor Petter' comments, but yes. He has put a lot into the last two years (millions) and would be as poor as a tramp without Johs Lunde Yachting and Mad Croc!
I would have thought that Petter is next on the list of unemployed drivers for manufacturer's to want. Citroen are full for the forseeable future with Ogier as back up if Loeb retires, but Ford may have a space if JML fails again in2010. Other hopes are for a new manufacturer - but would Petter want to start afresh with a new team?
There IS LIFE outside WRC, its called Le Mans series and European (or ultimately World) Rallycross.
I assume that's what will happen - Petter is very keen to try in the LMS after his ORECA tests. Also Henning and Petter would make a mean Rallycross team!
Yes, I was being serious. I appreciate Petter's big efforts to keep himself active at the top level of the sport and given the relatively poor state of the WRC I believe all fans of the sport should do so too....Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
I would have thought Petter's best hopes of a works seat would be with a new manufacturer. He should probably be no.1 on the shopping list for prospective new teams, unless Citroen give Sordo the boot to promote Ogier...
I'm glad RS. Unfortunately there are a lot out there who don't like Petter for some reason or another. IMO he is an integral part of the WRC as other than Kimi he is the only personality who attracts any attention to rallying. Others do not capture the imagination in the same way.Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
I agree, but his disadvantage is his age - he isn't getting better. Ogier is on Citroen's long-term list, while Mikkelsen is on Ford's long-term list so unless a shock happens, Petter's hopes lie on a new team.Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
Mikkelsen bought 5 cars from M-sport.. Money plays around..
Mikkelsen can drive, but he is also a money kid.
There are no more money from his father. He has an another organization who helps him.Quote:
Originally Posted by MJW
I think after this year he understand him self that if he ever want to become the nr1 in any team, he has to leave Citroen, Ogiers learning curve has been that convinsing.Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
Anyone else having trouble getting on http://www.pettersolberg.com ?
He was, but his father cut him off, as part of the grow up phase!Quote:
Originally Posted by MJW
No?Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
I never knew that Petter Solberg had a pet shop! :D
For me and Langdale it comes up with some weird and completely unrelated adverts. It says the domain name is availible and all that malarkey. I assume the website is still the same for you JFL?Quote:
Originally Posted by JFL
Prehaps he is going to be sponsored by a pet store or something!
http://www.pettersolberg.com/html/?lang_pref=en
works fine here.. nothing new.. still Johs Lunde there and last news is pictures from svulli rally dahbi..
That link still does not work, prehaps it only works in Norway.
A new site is probably in works...
what kind of (rally)cars did Mikkelsen buy? Focus WRcars or Fiesta S2000's? and is it not better to put this in the news and rumours section?Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
Its already several years ago the team bought Focus WRC cars. Exept from one WRC07 they are all sold.Quote:
Originally Posted by alleskids
so it is old news that Barries brouth to the forum? :)
Old news.. :)
I want petter to win! :bounce: :champion:
It's posts like that which give fans of Mr.Solberg a bad name...
Who gives them a bad name then?