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24th April 2009, 15:02
Rallyper

Quote:

Originally Posted by muscrae

Petter seems really determined. Before Rally Norway, when I first heard that Petter will compete with an old Xsara, I taught that it won't last long. Norway may result well but then he will fail, I said. But after three rallies he competed, he is still so determined with his old car to challange works drivers. I see the determination and passion in Petter, and now I can presumably say that he'll do it and get a works seat sooner or later...

Whatever the result is, He will never give up.

True!
24th April 2009, 15:13
ShiftingGears

I can't remember the last time I closely followed a round of the WRC. It's so dull and disappointing.
24th April 2009, 15:18
Mauri A

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psycho!

Latvala down to 5th...

I don´t know if Malcolm Wilson speaks Italian, but if so I think that after 2nd stage he told Latvala two words, "calma, calma"!
Markku Alen heard those words many, many times during his career.
24th April 2009, 15:37
Halvis

SS6 should have started now? No splits...
24th April 2009, 15:44
Halvis

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halvis

SS6 should have started now? No splits...

Of course not - my fault!
24th April 2009, 16:13
Gard

Quote:

Originally Posted by theugsquirrel

I can't remember the last time I closely followed a round of the WRC. It's so dull and disappointing.

So why are you here, to spoil it for the rest of us?
24th April 2009, 16:22
playmo

not yet, wait jut 2 more hours.

The coverage by argentinean radio is superb, wish they could host half of the championship, lol.

I can't believe that there are so few posts, guess it shows how bad the spectacle is (wich it really is) but due to time zone issues i guess that most of fellow members are out enjoying a pint (suddenly seems more exciting than watching rally eh?)

By the way, bet that latvala will be out by stage 11 and loeb will finnish day 1 with a lead of 10-15 secs.

Its good to see Henning enjoying this event.
24th April 2009, 16:28
pettersolberg29

What are people complaining about? 9 secs separate 1st-5th and evryone has a chance. Don't knock it 'till Loeb starts controlling again.
24th April 2009, 16:45
ZequeArgentina

Quote:

Originally Posted by playmo

not yet, wait jut 2 more hours.

The coverage by argentinean radio is superb, wish they could host half of the championship, lol.

I can't believe that there are so few posts, guess it shows how bad the spectacle is (wich it really is) but due to time zone issues i guess that most of fellow members are out enjoying a pint (suddenly seems more exciting than watching rally eh?)

By the way, bet that latvala will be out by stage 11 and loeb will finnish day 1 with a lead of 10-15 secs.

Its good to see Henning enjoying this event.

This event is going very well so far.
5 drivers in 10 seconds in excellent, and we have them xchanged 1st position in almost every special.
PWRC/N4 fight is excellent too.

Why are people still bashing WRC? itis clearly not agood year, but this event is quite good so far.
24th April 2009, 16:46
pettersolberg29

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZequeArgentina

This event is going very well so far.
5 drivers in 10 seconds in excellent, and we have them xchanged 1st position in almost every special.
PWRC/N4 fight is excellent too.

Why are people still bashing WRC? itis clearly not agood year, but this event is quite good so far.

Hear Hear!
24th April 2009, 16:47
pettersolberg29

BTW it's started raining so the next loop will be muddy.
24th April 2009, 17:10
Mauri A

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZequeArgentina

This event is going very well so far.
5 drivers in 10 seconds in excellent, and we have them xchanged 1st position in almost every special.
PWRC/N4 fight is excellent too.

Why are people still bashing WRC? itis clearly not agood year, but this event is quite good so far.

I´d like to be there again!
24th April 2009, 17:17
muscrae

Absolutely a good event...
24th April 2009, 17:17
Tom206wrc

Yep good first loop of stages, let's hope gaps will remain slim for the rest of day ;)
24th April 2009, 17:19
Psycho!

Quote:

Originally Posted by pettersolberg29

BTW it's started raining so the next loop will be muddy.

How do you know that?? :eek:
24th April 2009, 17:28
kobefly

Guys, these are some pics I had signed by the Citröen WRC drivers and co-drivers when they were in Buenos Aires for the road show exactly one week ago:

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/9123/loeb.th.jpg

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/8995/sordo.th.jpg

Now following on internet and no radio since I am at work, far away from Cordoba :(
24th April 2009, 17:30
Fide

12:30 est. time IT remains 1 hour for afternoon super primes and IT IS RAINING IN Cordoba........ Lets see what Peter can do with his old Xsara. Since he mentioned muddy conditions suit very well for him
24th April 2009, 17:43
muscrae

Thanks kobefly... :)
24th April 2009, 17:51
playmo

Nice pics pablo, and congrats for the autogreaphs!
Approx 30 mins for Loeb to start the push-back, lets see if he can do it...
24th April 2009, 17:59
pettersolberg29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psycho!

How do you know that?? :eek:

Petter's blog:

4 of today’s 8 stages are done and Petter is number 4 overall. He has done some very good splits today, and was fastest on stage 4. Petter and Phil are now heading back to the servicepark in Carlos Paz. The rain started just when they finished the stage, so the second pass through the stages will be very different.
24th April 2009, 18:27
Psycho!

Times are slighty better than the morning.So,no rain on the stages??
24th April 2009, 18:30
Psycho!

No rain on the stages according to WRR...
24th April 2009, 18:33
pettersolberg29

Loeb going slow?
24th April 2009, 18:33
Psycho!

Sordo is FLYING!!
24th April 2009, 18:34
jonkka

I think that both Loeb and Mikko are holding back a bit
24th April 2009, 18:36
Psycho!

If they did Petter would be faster I suppose....
24th April 2009, 18:41
jonkka

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psycho!

If they did Petter would be faster I suppose....

I don't share that faith.
24th April 2009, 18:42
Psycho!

Problems for Matthew?
24th April 2009, 18:43
pettersolberg29

Latvala - d'oh!

Lost 8 secs! Now 24s
24th April 2009, 18:50
Psycho!

Puncture for JM....
24th April 2009, 18:51
playmo

and sordo takes the lead.... think not for so long but at least its a different citroen on top, and that can only be good!
Latvala a lot slower than the lead, a problem? tactics? slow-down-order?
24th April 2009, 18:55
Simmi

Hopefully for JML this is a freak puncture and is just unlucky, as a pose to him cutting too much or clipping something.
24th April 2009, 18:56
Psycho!

It was after a jump.
24th April 2009, 19:29
N.O.T

this rally so far reminds me of the good old wrc days....nice
24th April 2009, 19:38
jonkka

I just want to see the positions for tomorrow... I smell games...
24th April 2009, 19:42
muscrae

Me too...
24th April 2009, 19:43
pettersolberg29

I wouldn't be surprised if Petter or Sordo lead into day 2. Mikko and Loeb won't be allowed if its still this close.
24th April 2009, 19:49
playmo

Time for fords move....
Think he'll end the day on 3rd or lower today (it if plays their way)....
minutes away of knowing
24th April 2009, 19:51
jonkka

Villagra has four minute lead :)
24th April 2009, 19:52
Psycho!

Quote:

Originally Posted by playmo

Time for fords move....
Think he'll end the day on 3rd or lower today (it if plays their way)....
minutes away of knowing

Why not?Seb did the same in Portugal with his fake mistake on the first stage.... ;)

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