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Those co-drivers spelling mistakes were those little ones ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
DMACK Tyres added 3 new photos.
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DMACK Enters New Era With WRC Gravel Tyre In Spain
• First new DMACK WRC gravel tyre tread for five years.
• New WRC tyre features upgraded compounds and construction.
• Jon Armstrong takes up second WRC 2 prize drive.
• Deciding final round of DMACK-backed FIA Junior WRC.
For the first time in five years, DMACK will unveil a new gravel tread pattern for WRC cars in the FIA World Rally Championship. The DMG+2 has been used since 2012, helping DMACK to lead five WRC events and win 47 gravel stages, but it will make way for the new DMG+22 at Rally RACC - Rally de España next week.
It was on this event that DMACK scored its very first WRC stage win back in 2012 and the British tyre manufacturer is now set to enter a new era. The new DMG+22 tyre features the same tread pattern which has been used successfully in WRC 2 and WRC 3 this season and should be more suited to the final three events remaining this year.
The pattern is more open than its predecessor, providing enhanced performance in wet, muddy and loose conditions, and features a revised run-flat construction. Both permitted compounds, the soft GS84 and hard GH34, are softer than the original compounds used earlier in the season.
DMACK’s WRC stars Elfyn Evans and Dan Barritt will use the new gravel tyres for Friday’s opening day – they have a total of 16 tyres at their disposal. Then their Ford Fiesta WRC will get changed to Tarmac specification by the expert M-Sport World Rally Team technicians during a specially-extended service on Friday evening.
They swap to DMT-RC22 asphalt tyres and have S6+ soft and H6+BB hard options for two days of racing on Spain’s smooth, flowing Tarmac roads.
After a strong display on their WRC 2 debut in Germany, Drive DMACK Fiesta Trophy prize-winners Jon Armstrong and Noel O’Sullivan have their second event in a M-Sport Fiesta R5 in Spain.
It’s also the final round of the DMACK-backed FIA Junior WRC with local-stars Nil Solans and Miki Ibanez aiming to shine on their home rally to lift the coveted title.
Rally de España starts from Salou on Thursday evening with six gravel tests on Friday in the hills to the west of the town. Then it’s two full days on Tarmac to the north of Salou before the final podium on Sunday afternoon.
Dick Cormack, DMACK managing director, said: “We’ve been working hard on development this season and the new WRC gravel tyres are the result of ongoing assessment and evaluation during events this year. We are confident that they will be more suited to the conditions on the final three rallies.”
Elfyn Evans, DMACK WRC driver, said: “We’re looking forward to trying the new specification gravel tyre in competition for the first time and it will be interesting to see how it performs in the range of conditions over the last three events. We’re pushing again for another strong drive in Spain and especially to help our M-Sport team in the manufacturer championship battle.”
Tyre Information: List 1 (WRC 2)
Gravel tyre: DMACK 205/65R15 DMG+22
Compounds: GS62B soft (10) and GH44 hard (14). Maximum 14.
Tarmac tyre: DMACK 225/40R18 DMT-RC22
Compounds: S6+ soft (12), H6+B hard (14) and W5+ wet (8). Maximum 14.
Tyre Information: List 2 (WRC)
Gravel tyre: DMACK 205/65R15 DMG+22
Compounds: GS84 soft (10) and GH34 hard (14). Maximum 16.
Tarmac tyre: DMACK 225/40R18 DMT-RC22
Compounds: S6+ soft (12), H6+BB hard (16) and W5+ wet (8). Maximum 16.
Tyre Information: Junior WRC
Gravel tyre: DMACK 175/70R15 DMG+22
Compounds: GH43. Maximum 12.
Tarmac tyre: DMACK 195/50R16 DMT-RC2
Compounds: S5 soft (8) and H5 hard (14). Maximum 14
Total for event: 24
Event Information
Based: Salou, Spain
Start: Salou, 20.00 on Thursday 5 October
Finish: Salou, 14.00 on Sunday 8 October
Stages: 19 stages, 310.00km
Longest stage: SS3+6 Terra Alta 38.95km
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The political and secutity sitiuation is very difficult in Catalonia. What happend with the rally if this goes wrong. We don't know offcouse. But its a vulcano after 1 october.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/11/w...pgtype=article
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Mikkelsen utilisera en Catalogne (règlement oblige) les réglages de diff de Paddon qui ne lui conviennent pas http://bit.ly/2xIW6C4
https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/17/29/82/76/ahmikk10.jpg
any French speaking mate to elaborate?
Q: The I20 Coupé WRC, has it made an evolution between now and your first drive with it, in spring?
A: It's difficult to say because that's a while ago. Also, last week, I have driven with the differential set-up for Hayden Paddon, which doesn't perfectly fit my driving style on gravel. I have to adapt because it's not possible to change it for Rally Catalunya. The regulations demand that certain elements are used on multiple events. This second day has been a bit difficult, but I remain confident. The team of Hyundai succeeds in making a setup which will be better for me on gravel. Having that said, with the potential of the i20, I'm sure I can be competitive in Spain.
He says that he has to drive with Paddon's setup for the differentials in Spain because FIA has some rules about the mechanical parts to be used in couple of rallies without changing them. And this setup is not the best for Mikkelsen but despite this he's confident that he can be competitive in Spain.
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Newbie Question....Will the shakedown be only on gravel or both tarmac and gravel?
The first part of the shakedown is gravel, the second one is tarmac.
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Can't quite believe what I'm seeing in the news from Catalunya. Incredible scenes. Have to wonder whether it will have any impact on the event.
I have the same feeling. If the unrest continues and the rumors about Catalunya becoming an independent state immediately come true, it will be impossible for the event to run.Quote:
Originally Posted by Simmi
so is it worth leaving tuesday or not? i dont believe it will effect the event immediately.
The situation is very fluid at the moment to say for sure. Personally, I would avoid the area for the foreseeable future.
And now my flights to the rally disappear as Monarch Airlines goes belly up. Hopefully it's not effected too many others. Maybe it's a sign.
https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.n...78&oe=5A45EEE6
RACC has released some communication, can anyone translate?
"in the face of the serious events that are happening in our country against people of all ages and conditions that they want to vote, the RACC, from the maximum respect to the plurality of the opinions of its partners, supports the peaceful and peaceful attitude of society and expresses its condemnation to any type of violence and to those actions aimed at depriving the citizens of the right to express themselves peacefully and freely"
Translated by Google Translate.
Story in AS that rally will not be affected by Catalan situation. The author Pipo Lopez is one of the most respected Spanish rally journalists. https://as.com/motor/2017/10/02/mas_...83_707183.html
Thank you.
I don't think anyone can predict what will happen, but lets hope he's right.Quote:
Originally Posted by KiwiWRCfan
For those coming by road you better come on Wednesday. There will be some main roads and motorways blocked to protest against the violence used by the spanish government on Tuesday
Leaving to Spain. I'll be in Salou from Wednesday, wishing a great rally to everybody.
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National strikes at different villages with blocked roads by tractors today :(
I can't claim to have any proper understanding of what is happening - but when the rally rolls into town surely it wouldn't be in the interests of the Catalan people to protest at their own event?
Flying out tomorrow anyway so fingers crossed...
1.Not all of them are fans, there are even haters everywhere.Quote:
Originally Posted by Simmi
2. They complain that no one is listening, so this international event, with live TV, is a great place to show themselves.
It's quite natural that a lot of people see what's happening as far more important than some WRC event.
Does anyone know whether strikes, blockades, no public transport etc is expected to continue tomorrow or whether it was just intended for today?
I was intending to catch a train from Barca to Salou in the morning.
The images of police violence last sunday were enough to show the Catalunya problem on the internacional news. More than a simple WRC rally.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tarmop
True that. Even here in CZ it was the main topic in every single newspaper, TV or internet news server. WRC can never ever achieve that.
I'm quite sure there will be plenty of police to keep all stages and road sections clear during the rally.
https://scontent-cdt1-1.cdninstagram...ampaign=buffer Neuville's had 3 punctures on recce already. By seeing the wheels I think those are no "bad luck" punctures, either a lot of rocks on the road or extreme cutting.
Probably just gravel tyre mounted on a soft steel rim, which a racing alloy would handle with ease.
I know, but that doesn`t change the point that this would be a great way to protest.Quote:
Originally Posted by JAM
Any context behind that photo?
Can they actually run this rally if folk are going to be blocking roads by cutting down trees, parking trackers and/ or vans on the route? (Whether it's part of the road section or even an actual live stage)
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probably another way to block a road.Quote:
Originally Posted by Simmi