I would put my money on one of them in an R5 specQuote:
Originally Posted by KiwiWRCfan
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I would put my money on one of them in an R5 specQuote:
Originally Posted by KiwiWRCfan
National list came out Monday, no sign of the International one yet.
Are there no other WRC Fiesta's out there than M-Sport could maybe hire for use by Evans on WRGB ??
The thing with M-Sport is they aren't a charity organisation. They aren't obligated to go out of their way to help Elfyn. I wonder how much of it depends on negotiations for 2017.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Of course there are - and indeed Elfyn himself could go out there and hire one for himself, if he's so desperate to compete at Rally GB!Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
4 x DS in Wales?
http://www.motorsport-total.com/rall...-16100402.html
Yep. Even if Stephane isn't fit (which it sounds like he is) Al Qassimi was slated to drive.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jasper
Fair point.Quote:
Originally Posted by Simmi
If DMack are to continue in the WRC in 2017 with Evans then maybe we should expect to see them getting him a car for WRGB...
So Evans listed in an R5 and way down the order... :(
Very top-heavy list, weird to see Evans and Gilbert without an FIA seeding, does that mean they will be running behind the R3 Citroens on the road or can they be placed ahead of them?
RC2 has a lot of decent entries, although a bit Skoda heavy, unless Elfyn is running amongst them. Nice to see Osian Pryce will be running an R5 in WRC2 for the first time at his home event. Ahlin and two DMACK cars will be good and nice to see the Hyundai R5 tackle loose surfaces for the first time.
Really low numbers of entries in the lower class; only four R2 entries, which doesn't present much of a challenge to the two Vauxhalls.
Good to see all three works Skodas on the list, but I guess they might not all start if Spain doesn't go to plan..
Wow, congrats to the organizers!Quote:
Originally Posted by Jasper
Evans will have help of R5s to stole points of Suninen and Lappi
Who though? I see nobody likely to beat them on pace.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira
Fuchs, Abbring, Veiby, Åhlin, Price and Bogie are my bet. Not all, but someone can make damage.
It is funny You use the "d" word ("damage" , not the another "d" word :D ) because I am looking forward to find out how big damage will cause Abbring to his car with his driving style.
I believe Evans doesn't have a choice unfortunately if he goes R5, having completed all his WRC2 rounds. We've seen all the contenders seeded in the 80's at one point or another this year on events. Still not sure what Evans will do. His car could be upgraded - or they could just pull the entry I guess.Quote:
Originally Posted by dodge33cymru
Gilbert was the head-scratcher for me. Can't see why he'd be seeded down there unless there is some sort of cost-saving for PH Sport?
Anyway it's a really good list. Hopefully it holds together over the next two weeks.
Simple, he's not entered for WRC2. I can count seven starts already for him too - MC, Portugal, Sardegna, Poland, Finland, Germany and Corsica.Quote:
Originally Posted by Simmi
Gilbert drives a WRC ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Hartusvuori
True, but manufacturer backed R2 cars are nothing to be sniffed at.Quote:
Originally Posted by dodge33cymru
Tempted to add Greensmith to that list too. Maybe.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira
TBH I dont see Evans bothering to run in an R5... he doesnt have anything to prove in that car. He needs a WRC.
Hope I'm wrong but not sure these guys are going to be able to live with Suninen/Lappi on pace. Not at the moment anyway. At this event though with the number of WRC2 entrants you won't be able to have an issue and come back to score big points. So it will be really fascinating to watch.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira
Let's see what Tidemand can do too.
What do Evans' WRC2 competitors need to do in the coming events to beat him to the title ?
I posted this is the Rally France thread: ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
WRC2: this is complicated. Evans has his 7 results and leads. Suninen and Lappi have a good chance on the title too, but also Kopecky and Tidemand have still a small (theoretical) chance:
Suninen: needs 27 points (1st+9th, 2nd+5th or 3th+4th) to pass Evans, but also needs to stay a head of Lappi.
Lappi: needs 40 points (1st+3th) to pass Evans and 11 points more then Suninen.
Kopecky: needs 2 victories and a 2nd place in the 3 remaining rallies.
Tidemand: needs 3 victories in the 3 remaining rallies.
Forgot that, sorry. His number is #16, so that's propably where he'll end up seeded.Quote:
Originally Posted by dupanton
I will correct You a little bit. Suninen needs 28 points plus stay ahead of Lappi, because score of 27 points with results 3rd and 4th is total 100% draw with Evans. And it means he has to be 3rd+3rd .Quote:
Originally Posted by dupanton
BTW. Is the rule to be champion 1)points. 2) number of victories 3) number of 2nd places etc. ? IMHO Yes
Lappi needs 41 points (he has to finish 1st + 2nd) and skip Suninen
You are correct! Didn't count with equal pointsQuote:
Originally Posted by liposh
Bit wrong, if Suninen will be same points with 3+4 results then they have exactly same results (25+25+25+18+15+12) = TIEDQuote:
Originally Posted by liposh
But if Suninen has same points than Evans with 1+9 or 2+5 results then he is Champion (more wins / more second places)
Yes, that is it, you are right. See guys, together we can do it :D So this pantealex´s post is the final statement ;)
Finally I would like to add: Suninen has to show really his best. It won´t be as easy as it seems. And the same for Lappi, but even much more difficult. I am really looking forward to it. Wales rally will be the best thriller.
Btw guys it's 3rd as the abbreviation for third (not thirth) place not 3th (can be mistaken as a typo for 5th or 30th).
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Since I'm being a complete twonk I may as well also make the following guidance:
Same AS
Different TO
More Than
Time difference is x is ahead by 2 seconds TO Y or Y is trailing by 2 seconds FROM x
Sorry, my bad. I know the rules very well. Just fingers faster than brain. In fact my English is better than that. I swear :D
Does anyone know the price of tickets on the day? They've once again pushed up the price of online purchases and no Shakedown tickets are online, so wondering how much it's going to cost me to turn up for 2 or 3 days without booking ahead.
At least they've knocked down their 'Rallyfest' tickets and the Saturday tickets seem to include that stage.
Hi guys, does anyone know how to get to the section of shakedown in this video?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCbpxTqyLl8
Thanks.
WeeeeeellllQuote:
Originally Posted by dodge33cymru
It's £30 per stage if you buy on the day, including shakedown, but you can get a competition day stage pass for £25 if you advance book. This makes the Rally Pass only worthwhile if you are going to go to shakedown and all 3 competition days. If on the other hand you have access to the stages without the need to use the official car parks then substantial savings are possible!
Basically the idea is to make the last minute turn up subsidise the advance booking and the day pass appears attractive despite being hard to take in more than 1 stage location per day (good luck with an attempt to get a late entry into Chalmondley).
From the public carpark when you hit the stage just turn left. Not much of a walk at all down to there. The safety cars had a bit of a flap last year when they realised how many people were at that corner (thanks YouTube!) and re-taped it which delayed the start slightly. But when they'd gone quite a few people started moving around. Cracking spot.Quote:
Originally Posted by DemetriW1
https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5705/2...efcb33a4_z.jpgUntitled by Richard Simpson, on Flickr
That's great thanks, will definitely check it out!
Evans gets his chance now? The m-sport guys managed to hold their cars.
No. Can't change cars from different categories, only inside RC2.