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75 équipages au départ du 85e Rallye Monte-Carlo https://t.co/dYINJRyy3j
L Racing (SVK) testing to Monte Carlo with Fabia R5. Who will be the driver?
Koci?Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira
Normally Majerčák is driving in L-Racing but he uses Fiesta. The only Fabia in their color I know about was a car from Rex Team (Cvrček was once or twice entered under L-Racing banner). Let's see.
Will Melicharek enter a Monte carlo again?He was there in 2011 and 2014
Věroslav Cvrček Rexteam:
Monte Carlo testing with L Racing
https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...f1&oe=58F9FD0A
Google Earth Map Wrc Monte Carlo 2017 is online : http://bit.ly/2cknVEI
Majercak tested to MC too. So 2 L Racing there?
http://www.autosportfoto.sk/images/g...c30i3506-3.jpg
In equal circumstances the times will be much different (911 is way faster; has at least 100 HP more, 2xtimes more torque, better grip due to engine layout..). I already wrote : 124 Abarth will struggle with R2 cars....Quote:
Originally Posted by Sulland
For Delecour this is going to be just a fun drive. But, still better than sitting at thome in front of TV!
Hope not - getting stuck on the Turini in 2014 must have taught him that not just anyone can get into a WRC car and be competent!Quote:
Originally Posted by sete
He got stuck because he had only 3rd gear and higher and was the first one on the road to plough it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
Anyway Melichárek is quicker than both Majerčák and Cvrček.
Just found that Koči used Cvrček's car under L Racing banner in two rallyshows therefore it could be really him who tested for Monte Carlo.
Speaking of Slovak drivers. Koči seems to be driving Fabia next year in WRC2, so Mirek´s idea could be true. Looking at that picture, design of Fabie looks little bit like Oreca used this year :)
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Anyone heard anything about Huby Ptaszek for 2017? Have to assume he'll be back unless all the money was spent doing all rounds this season.
@simmi, seven rounds in WRC2 with Orlen/Verva backing. Exact events are pending and also car, but promo shots were made with Fiesta R5
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Any news from Andolfi after his car was totally burned at Valais?
This boy has to be at WRC!
His car didn't burn. Someone change photos. Burned car was an 207 S2000
Anyone got any experience of driving into a stage and then having it be cancelled? If it's a double run do they open the roads again and let you drive out? I guess not?
Also does anyone have any insight into good places to spectate on the Sunday? Probably won't bother with Turini itself. Was interested to see the top of Col St Roch isn't a designated spectator point.
Col st. Roch even uphill is nice. Large overview with many hairpins and for sure great atmosphere with many people.
I have experienced twice canceled stage in RMC and it always took very long to allow public traffic (in both cases no other run was planned). We were driving between the runs on some stages in the past but only with media stickers and only in IRC years if I remember. I don't know if it's still possible or not anymore.
Andolfi is trying to build a program with a r5 car. Presumably the Hyundai. Let's hope for participation at WRC2.Quote:
Originally Posted by Atob WRC
No monte for him
YesQuote:
Originally Posted by Simmi
7 WRC2 Rounds with Orlen Team in 2017
Check his Facebook page, new Birdman Livery and Xmas video today as well.
He's one to me watch!
We are planning on sleeping in the car but what time do they actually shut/close the road that will be the stage the next day? If we drove in to the stage at 6pm the night before to find some suitable parking safely out of the way would this be possible?
Is there a timetable of road closures anyway?
Thanks
It used to be quite variable. When they expected snowfalls they sometimes closed the road already an evening before at least for motorhomes. Normally it used to be 2 or 3 hours ahead I think but maybe somebody can give a more recent information. I was not there since 2012 after all.
Night before seems to be fine judging by this document - http://acm.mc/wp-content/uploads/201...DES-ROUTES.pdfQuote:
Originally Posted by cmac
With the new 2017 cars I expect even bigger crowds for the Monte. This may mean the authorities will be stricter than usual.
No Loeb so I don't think that there will be more people there than in the past.
How cold will it get and what should I wear?
You can try shorts and a short sleeved shirt, but logically go for winter gear.Quote:
Originally Posted by GigiGalliNo1
The temperatures are normally way higher than in Sweden but the air contains a lot of humidity and especially southern stages closer to the sea can feel a lot colder than they are. The temperatures also usually vary a lot. I experienced a range from -10 to +15 in one edition with snow, sun and even rain or fog. You won't make a mistake if You prepare for Sweden and Wales combined with some suncream on top, i.e. to be prepared both for cold and rain (to have spare clothes and shoes in case they become wet). If it's not needed You can always leave it in the car.
That way I do not attend rallyes in witer period (except Monza rally show).....I hate low temperatures.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
Watching a rally in -30 is not a problem with 5 layers of clothes, man up!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ucci
cold is not so much an issue, rain and wind are the real mood killers.Quote:
Originally Posted by SubaruNorway
I would go to Monte again, I really loved it, but in last couple of years my colleagues organize some skiing holidays in the same time and in the end I always promise them to go with them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ucci
Then you´re not a true fan. Sorry. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ucci
So true. Rally GB is way more unpleasant to spectate.Quote:
Originally Posted by denkimi
For sure. Haven´t been at RMC but to Rally GB several times and often it´s raining cats and dogs. Remember Walthers Arena 2007 ...Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
@Rallyper-you are already handicaped with winter period for eight months, so it is easy to say for you...on the other hand, go once for example to Italy in summer and ''melt'' yourself at 35 degrees....I did it many times...and I enjoyed!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
If the vodka isn't freezing, then rally is not cold enough :D
Still hope to make to monte one day... but guess, accomodation/car rent/cathering n stuff make up quite expensive package?
You can find cheap accommodation in France (during RMC You have anyway time to only sleep there). Cheap hotels like B&B, Etap etc. are in all bigger cities.