WALES RALLY GB 2014

Hidden in RG1 (issued last week) the following interesting piece of info
'The Shakedown stage will be located at a new venue in Clocaenog Forest'

Then further on in the guide:
Thursday 13 November
07.00 - 20.30 Rally Office open - Rally HQ, Deeside
07.00 - 22.00 Media Centre open - Deeside
08.00 - 18.00 Media Accreditation open - Deeside
08.00 - 10.00 Shakedown for Priority 1 & 2 drivers - Clocaenog
10.00 - 12.00 Shakedown for Priority 3 drivers - Clocaenog
12.00 - 14.00 Shakedown for Non Priority drivers - Clocaenog.


So my wish for a relaxed start to the day has gone west. As Cloc is about a further 20 min drive away fom Deeside than Llandegla it looks like this will be a finish work mid day Wednesday, have a sleep at home until 1am on Thurs then drive direct to Cloc in time to make bacon sarnies before taking up position. After the Priority 1&2 session is finished go to Service for the afternoon then take in the start before heading down to Corris for overnighting near Dyfi: Long Day!!!

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Originally Posted by Mintexmemory

Hidden in RG1 (issued last week) the following interesting piece of info
'The Shakedown stage will be located at a new venue in Clocaenog Forest'

Then further on in the guide:
Thursday 13 November
07.00 - 20.30 Rally Office open - Rally HQ, Deeside
07.00 - 22.00 Media Centre open - Deeside
08.00 - 18.00 Media Accreditation open - Deeside
08.00 - 10.00 Shakedown for Priority 1 & 2 drivers - Clocaenog
10.00 - 12.00 Shakedown for Priority 3 drivers - Clocaenog
12.00 - 14.00 Shakedown for Non Priority drivers - Clocaenog.


So my wish for a relaxed start to the day has gone west. As Cloc is about a further 20 min drive away fom Deeside than Llandegla it looks like this will be a finish work mid day Wednesday, have a sleep at home until 1am on Thurs then drive direct to Cloc in time to make bacon sarnies before taking up position. After the Priority 1&2 session is finished go to Service for the afternoon then take in the start before heading down to Corris for overnighting near Dyfi: Long Day!!!

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Bloody hell, that's a lot of stages in an around Clocaenog during the weekend. Clocaenog East, Clocaenog Main, Alwen, Brenig and now Shakedown. The Clocaenog complex isn't even that big in comparison to somewhere that could hold 5 separate WRC stages, like Kielder or the Neath/Rhondda Valley. Even the Dyfi, Pantperthog, Garthienog forrest complex

So over the past 5 years we have slowly migrated from the 'South Wales Rally of Great Britain' to the 'Clocaenog Rally of Great Britain'.

Anyone got any idea what stage this image is taken from? https://twitter.com/ianreynolds_5/st...029056/photo/1

WRGB being very unresponsive on Twitter!

I wondered that too when I saw it. I'm guessing it's actually an access road to/from or between stages.

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Originally Posted by Simmi

I wondered that too when I saw it. I'm guessing it's actually an access road to/from or between stages.

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Perhaps, though from the spray it looks like he's going quite a pace!

See here for more from the same point:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bestof...5613054/page2/

It seems as a road section to me

Yes..last year he took a lot of shots at the road section.

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Originally Posted by MartijnS

Yes..last year he took a lot of shots at the road section.

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Looks like the Pikes Peak section of Myherin to me (some of it looks like road as it's the haul road for the wind turbine instalation) However, the caption says best of Day 4 which means Dyfnant, Penllyn or Clocaenog - doesn't look like any of those to me.

Thanks all! Assume this is road section too? https://www.flickr.com/photos/bestof...57637655613054 Mischievous photographers!

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Originally Posted by pettersolberg29

Anyone got any idea what stage this image is taken from? https://twitter.com/ianreynolds_5/st...029056/photo/1

WRGB being very unresponsive on Twitter!

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It's the access to Penllyn stage by the looks of it to me...

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Originally Posted by Brynmor Pierce

It's the access to Penllyn stage by the looks of it to me...

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Yes, it the access to Penllyn stage, 300m before the time control.

just wondering is there a map online showing car parks for the stages

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Originally Posted by christy but

just wondering is there a map online showing car parks for the stages

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I don't believe so, I can't find them anyway. Seemingly they'll be on their new online 'Rally Planner', which will include 'detailed maps, directions to the car parks, accommodation information, detailed safety information and other useful information to help you plan your trip to the Rally'. The most interesting thing about that is the 'detailed maps', as you've only been able to get maps online in advance via unofficial sources in the recent past, at least.

The online Rally Planner should be available in 'early September 2014', so any time now presumably... http://www.walesrallygb.com/spectato...ly_planner.php

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Originally Posted by the sniper

I don't believe so, I can't find them anyway. Seemingly they'll be on their new online 'Rally Planner', which will include 'detailed maps, directions to the car parks, accommodation information, detailed safety information and other useful information to help you plan your trip to the Rally'. The most interesting thing about that is the 'detailed maps', as you've only been able to get maps online in advance via unofficial sources in the recent past, at least.

The online Rally Planner should be available in 'early September 2014', so any time now presumably... http://www.walesrallygb.com/spectato...ly_planner.php

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Meh, I've already got my 'unofficial parking' sorted (except s/d) Dyfi, Dyfnant and Brenig - see you at one or more Snipes?

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Originally Posted by Mintexmemory

Meh, I've already got my 'unofficial parking' sorted (except s/d) Dyfi, Dyfnant and Brenig - see you at one or more Snipes?

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No doubt we'll cross paths again chap, I look forward to it! I'm currently planning to do Dyfi (my first time), Dyfnant and Alwen. A month ago I recced Dyfi, climbing up there and walking a few miles into the stage to find some good vantage points (thanks for the advice you gave last year!). Dyfnant, I'll be parking in the same place and spectating from the same corner as last year for at least the first WRC running and Nationals, before probably going deeper into the stage for the second run through. Sunday will probably be Alwen 1 & 2, as I've got the maps from the 1993 RAC so know where that stage will be. Once the final maps emerge I'll see if Brenig 2 is doable too. I'm not too sure on the parking situation for Sunday though, I've been meaning to contact you for advice on that! You may be getting a PM from me soon. ;)

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Originally Posted by Mintexmemory

Meh, I've already got my 'unofficial parking' sorted (except s/d) Dyfi, Dyfnant and Brenig - see you at one or more Snipes?

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I have mine sorted for Dyfnant, but where are the Dyfi and brenig ones? Please advise :)

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Originally Posted by Doon

I have mine sorted for Dyfnant, but where are the Dyfi and brenig ones? Please advise :)

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What arcane information are you bringing to the party - friend Doon
Winter is coming!

the online rally planner was online on the walesrallygb web page this morning but I didn't have time to have a look .but I went to have a look now and its gone.!!

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Originally Posted by christy but

the online rally planner was online on the walesrallygb web page this morning but I didn't have time to have a look .but I went to have a look now and its gone.!!

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back again http://www.walesrallygb.com/spectators/rallyplanner.php

can a paper back copy of the planner be got ??the online maps are hard to read

You can download a PDF of it and print it yourself. I downloaded it just incase they remove it! The PDF means you can also zoom in on the maps.

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Originally Posted by Brynmor Pierce

It's the access to Penllyn stage by the looks of it to me...

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Double post!

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Originally Posted by pettersolberg29

Anyone got any idea what stage this image is taken from? https://twitter.com/ianreynolds_5/st...029056/photo/1

WRGB being very unresponsive on Twitter!

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That's a road section. Andre Lavadinho takes alot of images on non-competitive sections.

WRC Live will be available via a 'Wales Rally FM' radio station on 87.7FM from before Shakedown on Thursday through till the finish on Sunday. http://www.walesrallygb.com/news/3049.php

When was the last time the rally had a station on FM? Should be a welcome addition anyway!

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Originally Posted by Mintexmemory

What arcane information are you bringing to the party - friend Doon
Winter is coming!

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Lol does this mean we are trading info in a Game of Thrones?? I have some for Myherin :( but now else! Please help ;)

anybody know what stage it is at 50 seconds on the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gk4yD2NcFTw

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Originally Posted by christy but

anybody know what stage it is at 50 seconds on the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gk4yD2NcFTw

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It's Clocaenog east, the section were they run alongside the fields for about a mile, commonly known to us locals as 'The Golden Mile' due to the colour of the trees in Autumn...

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Originally Posted by Brynmor Pierce

It's Clocaenog east, the section were they run alongside the fields for about a mile, commonly known to us locals as 'The Golden Mile' due to the colour of the trees in Autumn...

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Truly a bit of bardic imagery there Brynmor - so will that be in the s/d section?

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Originally Posted by Mintexmemory

Truly a bit of bardic imagery there Brynmor - so will that be in the s/d section?

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Upon which tracks they travel I do not know ;-)

In other words I've not seen a map for shakedown yet haha!!

Incidentally anyone up by Wednesday evening we're running our forum again, already one of the main teams are joining us along with several past winners...all in aid of Welsh Air Ambulance.

Where is forum being held?

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Originally Posted by Doon

Where is forum being held?

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Village Urban resort Ewloe...i'll post full details in a week or so

‘’The stars come out at Night’’

The 12th November will see the 2nd running of the ‘North Wales Rally Forum’, the night before the regions biggest sporting event, Wales Rally GB, kicks off in Deeside. Based again at the Village Hotel St.David’s Park Ewloe, the team from local motor club Broughton Bretton will be looking to build on 2013’s successful inaugural event which saw over £2000 donated to various charities. This year’s nominated charity is Wales Air Ambulance.

Compered once again by 1996 British Champion co-driver and S4C presenter Howard Davies, he will be ably assisted by the font of all knowledge on the World Rally Championship ,official WRC radio presenter Colin Clark.

First of our guests is current Citroen Abu Dhabi World Rally Team driver, one of two UK drivers currently in the WRC ,Kris Meeke.

The organsiers are also delighted to confirm the attendance of the UK’s very own M-Sport World Rally Team !! Representing them is Wales’s newest World Rally star Elfyn Evans.

Our first guest from the glory days we can confirm is 1980 Rally GB winning co-driver Paul White. Paul was the man who guided the sadly much missed Henri Toivonen on that event, he has also sat alongside such luminaries as Markku Alen and Mikael Sundstrom. No doubt the stories will be the stuff of legend.

Event organiser Brynmor Pierce ‘’we’re indebted to the generosity of the crews and guests in giving their time so freely and to the Rally GB organsiers for really getting behind what we’re trying to do’’, ‘’as a small local motor club the chance to promote such a prestigious evening whilst raising funds for a cause close to all of us was one which we couldn’t miss, the feedback has been amazing’’.

Tickets go on sale from Monday October 13th priced at £12 each, available via Nia on 01352 219210 or 07777 659186, doors due to open at 6.30pm on the 12th November.

Please direct any media related enquiries to Brynmor Pierce on 07952 592445



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Note: Guests are subject to change, the evening is wholly promoted by Broughton Bretton Motor Club Ltd. WRGB organisers IMS are not responsible for the running / promotion or otherwise of the evening.

Sorry, I know this is the most annoying sort of question possible on these boards, but when does the entry list usually get announced?

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Originally Posted by dodge33cymru

Sorry, I know this is the most annoying sort of question possible on these boards, but when does the entry list usually get announced?

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closing date for entries received is Monday 13th Oct. Some info will appear about a week after that,usually Manufacturers team entries first, then the full list.

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Originally Posted by dodge33cymru

Sorry, I know this is the most annoying sort of question possible on these boards, but when does the entry list usually get announced?

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I see in rallyguide 1 that closing date for entries is 13 oktober, so i guess in the days after that the entrylist will be announced.

Edit: MJW was just a little bit faster:D

Thanks guys, I think I asked exactly the same question last year, apologies!

Only did Friday and Thursday last year, so looking forward to seeing the full 2/day national field this year too.

Have heard rumours that Petter Solberg is doing the rally in a 2wd car'. Anyone have any more info? Could it be the Tuthill's Porsche R-GT?

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Originally Posted by 306 Cosworth

Have heard rumours that Petter Solberg is doing the rally in a 2wd car'. Anyone have any more info? Could it be the Tuthill's Porsche R-GT?

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So that would make Condroz a warm up - maybe a taster for the GT cup?

Cracking launch yesterday, Drivers present included Evans,Meeke and Paddon....looks a really bright future for the event. Made my day with a run in an ex Pond 6R4 !!

Google Earth Map Wales Rally GB is out http://planetemarcus.com/saison-wrc/...bretagne-2014/