2009 Rally Argentina - official thread

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Originally Posted by bluuford

Well, I can see 39 entries :-)

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And on Rally Argentina web page they have 59 entries http://www.rallyargentina.com/english/inscriptos.php

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Originally Posted by bluuford

Well, I can see 39 entries :-)

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Yes, they updated the entry list.

When Shakedown starts??

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Originally Posted by Hipo1990

When Shakedown starts??

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SD started a couple of hours ago.


Hirvonen says - "I want to beat Loeb"

""The Friday stages will not be easy," says Mikko Hirvonen, second in the world championship, 10 points behind Sébastien Loeb. "There are places where we will be running on rocks, but I intend to attack from the outset to take advantage of my position on the road, compared to Sébastien to immediately widen the gap. "

The Finn says does not intend to slow down later in the day in order to benefit from a favourable start the next day. "The roads on Saturday are covered with a layer of dust and sand incredibly thick. They should be more traction compared to being first car on the road. "

Hirvonen has only one intention before the start: win. "I know it will not be easy. Loeb is the most experienced and most consistent of us. However, since the beginning of the year, it has made more small errors than me. Let me not ruin my chances by simple adjustments or mistakes in strategy. "

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Originally Posted by Wim_Impreza

I see only 23 entries in this entry list: http://www.ewrc-results.com/startlist.php?event=392

WRC is (almost) dead. Please give Loeb his 6th WRC title and let him go to the Endurance Racing in 2010.

I don't think I will follow WRC this weekend: there is World Superbike, MotoGP (even not so boring as WRC now), World Championship Motocross, World Championship Snooker (even that has more suspence than WRC), Rallye de Wallonie and more.

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I bet if Dudu "The Duve" had taken part to the rally Argentina, even without chance against Loeb, you would have still followed the event :p :

Shakedown times Argentina 1. Loeb 4.57,8
2. Hirvonen 4.58,4
3. Sordo 5.00,1
4. Petter 5.02,2
5. Henning 5.02,4

Scruttering news.
From 59 entries, 1didnot present (Debasa with a Palio N2) and 2 were objected:
PWRC runner Valdes Lopez(Imprezza)
local driver (Sivi) N2 Palio.

Observed:
9 for non homologated helmets
4 for non homologated HANS device
12 with problems with fire resistant clothing (non homologated or expired).

All these are able to present regular items and be present on theopenning SS this afternoon.

Hello, zeque, any links for radio or video broadcast?
Do you know what radio station will be covering the event?
Gracias por adelantado!
Saludos.

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Originally Posted by playmo

Hello, zeque, any links for radio or video broadcast?
Do you know what radio station will be covering the event?
Gracias por adelantado!
Saludos.

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Usually this radio makes live transmissions (Spanish only) http://www.cadena3.com.ar/

Cheers

Photos of shakedown

http://www.rallybuzz.com/argentina-shakedown-photos/