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Matthew Wilson is considering IRC for next year if he can't get the budget together for WRC.
Judging by comments he has made previously, I think that he thinks he could fight for wins in IRC but in reality I think he would be out of his depth.
However I do think it could be good for him as a driver as it might force him to up his game as he couldn't plod around 5-6 minutes off the pace and still pick up 5th places quite easily.
But his car was also 50 kg lighter ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
Another 5 year plan? lolQuote:
Originally Posted by RS
Well, if he is 5 minutes off the pace then this year he would have been on the podium at Ypres, 5th in Cyprus, 6th in Acores and Yalta, 8th in Corsica and Monte, 9th in RACMSA and Sanremo and without points in Barum (11th), Hungary (13th) and Canarias (17th).Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
He would have collected 63 points, that is 7th place at the end of season in IRC
Do you know how many points he collected and what place he finsihed in WRC this year? the numbers are 63 and 7 again :-)
It would be nice to see at least one Fiesta in IRC during the whole season.
I think Matt would surprise a few people if he did the IRC, certainly be competitive on gravel
WT
I think if he moves to IRC, then Matt won't have the experience he has in WRC. So, then we may have to wait another 5 years. :D
Something was shown in Scotland with Fiesta. He was a zero but it was possible to measure his times approximately in live coverage. If I remember right he did similar times to Alister McRae with Proton.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wasted Talent
he will be in WRC next year as well...Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
I'm not so sure since he was sometimes behind Hanninen in WRC this year (Hanninen with S2000 and Wilson with WRC)Quote:
Originally Posted by Wasted Talent
According to Autosport Magazine, Peugeot UK have scrapped the IRC programme.
If Peugeot also lose Neuville to Skoda, what are Peugeot going to do? They can't fight with just Bouffier.
Will they just not bother or will they hire some other talent to an "importer" team. My wish is that they would take Rossetti. I can't think of anyone else who is available who could fight for the title straight away.
Also Basso.He deserves a top seatQuote:
Originally Posted by RS
The most important point of view is if Peugeot wants to continue in IRC in 2012.
Agree, but I mentioned Rossetti because I think he is slightly better than Basso on gravel.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
I hope Peugeot continue, there is life in the 207 yet until they switch to the 208 with the new cheaper 4x4 turbo regulations.
You are more than right. If there is no Peugeot in IRC next year, then it is almost like sudden death for IRC :-(Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
So will they?Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
As expected (VW) Skoda UK confirms Mikkelsen again in 2012.
Good news.Quote:
Originally Posted by noel157
I expect Skoda UK only have to pay a bit for Andreas' wages for promotional events e.t.c.
Source pls?Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
Just my brain :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Sulland
It's obvious if VAG have long term plans for him they are not going to bill Skoda UK the full price.
Has Karl Kruuda got a budget yet for IRC 2012? Think he was hoping to do most rounds.
Do not worry, his dad always gets budget for his son. Is it for IRC or SWRC or for both. We do not know it yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by noel157
Thanks BF, good news.Quote:
Originally Posted by bluuford
He said that next year he won't do as many rallies as he did in 2011.Quote:
Originally Posted by bluuford
Skoda UK press statement confirming Mikkelsen: Å*KODA UK Confirms Mikkelsen for Intercontinental Rally Challenge Title Defence in 2012
Will Gardemister stay with his own team forever or will he join a factory effort?
Kruuda says at IRC homepage that he plans to do Ypres and Cyprus at least. It seems tha he is going to concentrate on SWRC and maybe something like 7 IRC events as well (if the resources are there etc.).
I understand Coca Cola Finland are looking for delivery drivers - don't know of any other factories hiring for 2012 ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Plan9
That was in 1952...Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
hahahahahaha!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by mintexmemory
;) Looks like IRC is going to be Formula Skoda next year, 20+ Fabias and the odd Fiesta or 207Quote:
Originally Posted by Plan9
Is it that much better than the rest?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
Prior it was formula Peugeot. In Barum 2008 nine of top ten cars were lions ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
Same with Ypres, and some years before Ypres was a Clio cup. Did that make the rally more boring? For me it wasn't a bit of diversity is always nice but it doesn't get the rally less interesting for me
hum... is there something real on this article???
thy are saying that Nwuville is really close to a deal with VW... hum
Thierry Neuville vicino a Volkswagen Motorsport: atteso per domani l'annuncio ufficiale | Motor Inside
Regarding Neuville I really think PSA should try to hang on to him as a long term replacement for Sebastien Loeb, as I don't think Hirvonen is going to fill that role.
Apparantly PGA is trying to get Proton to do sWRC instead of IRC as he feels both he and the car are better on gravel. I am sure he is right about that but I am not sure that is a good move for Proton - you have to win in sWRC to get any publicity at all and even then it is only a category win and not an outright one.
It would be nice to see one or two strong Ford entries in IRC next year if 207s are going to be thin on the ground. Gardemeister switch maybe? Maybe some appearances by Breen? And any further news on Nikara?
I think that today there was a meeting which should decide about the future of Peugeot Belux in IRC.Quote:
Originally Posted by '[Madeira-Rally
On Gardemeister, I'd say no switch. If he continues, he'll stick to his Skoda. No further news on Nikara.Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
Why do you always have a problem with Kruuda and his dadīs money?Quote:
Originally Posted by bluuford
we still dont know a program of Mathew Wilson maybe he can really goes to IRC with Fiesta S2000-i think when it will happens he wil be a strong enough
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Originally Posted by RS
Craig will be out on the circuit of Ireland he hopes to do a few IRC rounds but that will depend on raising the extra funds to do the irc events as he's commited to the swrc and the WRC for the next two years