I will also finally be there! Expect some live reporting! :D
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I will also finally be there! Expect some live reporting! :D
Beware, internet access is probably not free in Turkey, could cost you some money...
and the internet is free in...?Quote:
Originally Posted by pantealex
Where there`s normal free-wifi coverage...
At least my operator allows (limited) free roaming in EU/ETA countries
yup i was there in June, and within my french mobile plan i could roam unlimited, FYI for those lucky ones travelling to see the rally.Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
All EU countries should have limited free roaming now. At least that was Eu-s plan some time ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by dnb
With current situation in Turkey this will be "1 rally comeback" for they. I expect no Rally Turkey for 2019
"Roaming like at home" is reality in the EU since June 2017. Norway and Switzerland are mostly included as well, Turkey normally not. But a prepaid SIM card in Turkey should be rather cheap (something like 7€ for 4 GB).Quote:
Originally Posted by Oliverk
Need WRC event here in Ukraine, we have unlimited 3G/4G prepaid just for 5€ ))
Toyota will be forced to revert to its old-specification #WRC engine for Rally Turkey later this month...
https://t.co/w99sOqYGm2
Pairing is same for every team, so all are using Sardinia spec cars.
-old aero for Ogier
-Citroen without some of those Rally Finland parts.
This rules obviously comes from the desire to keep costs down, so that the components last longer and to keep team from homologating super-tuned parts for each rally (this is obviously also regulated by number of jokers).Quote:
Tommi: "I don't know where this rule is coming from, it's very, very complicated regulation which is not really helping anybody."
Call me Toyota hater but this is Tommi talking from the position of having too much money. Similar to Toyota saying earlier that there was no need to limit the amount of testing.
Ukraine WRC sounds good anyway regardless what Gs You have. Question is what region have the best (maybe unique) roads?Quote:
Originally Posted by KKS
I know but the Toyota engine Joker has been the most significant looking at their speed on the previous events.Quote:
Originally Posted by pantealex
Not to mention the engine cooling issue which was also addressed... and Turkey will be hot.
They also said it was addressed before this years Mexico.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Cooling issues were mostly causing concerns in the altitudes. There`s a big difference, wether it is just hot, or wether it is hot high above.
And with that old engine Toyota climbed from P9 to P1 in just a few stages, taking a comfortable lead by the end of day 1 in Argentina.
Let's hope the Toyota is strong enough in Turkey, especially if Tanak drives it over big rocks like in Sardinia..
That was Portugal.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Russia. Simple.Quote:
Originally Posted by Raini
Please go away from this forum.
what a stupid answer again
Does anyone know if the 100 euro VIP pass worth it? Or any of the other stage passes?
At $100 the value seems good, but nobody knows since this is the first time the rally is being hosted in Marmaris. The Daca boat stage seems to be a cool idea if it pans out well. They also say free alcohol for VIP members. Not sure what this means. The description is a little vague, but when you compare to Finland where the VIP packages are well over $100 just for one stage, the Turkey deal seems great.Quote:
Originally Posted by bomber21
Ah yes, Sardinia was where just a heavy landing damaged the cooling.Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
Historically the best rally road located at west in Karpaty mountains. Most of national rally events located there. Before well-known situation, we have a rally to be candidate-rally for WRC in plans - Aleksandrov rally . Only now championship start to grow again, and hopefully in some years we will have another candidate event for ERC/WRCQuote:
Originally Posted by Raini
I also liked Yalta Rally back in the IRC days. But unfortunately Russia had to annex Crimea... :(
I have never spectated a rally event before. I really wanted to go in Poland back in 2016 but i was scared, didn't know what to do, then again a few times in local rallies in Turkey but now WRC is in Turkey since i am Turkish and in Turkey i already bought plane tickets and accomodation for Marmaris but i don't own a car, so i still don't know how am i supposed to go rally stages. They are really far away from each other. Can someone with the experience give tips? How do you go to rally stages, rent a car? I don't really know how to drive a car either...
I've never tried it before but I think some rallies do have a shuttle bus service out to stages from service. I had a quick look on the website but couldn't see anything sadly. But worth double checking. If you have a driving license and you've already paid to head over then I think you're going to need to rent a car. Just look at the maps on the website, pick a stage and then find where that is on an actual map. I drop a pin on my phone which can get you exactly where you need to be, versus a postcode on a satnav. Some events are well signposted, for others it's not existent. Don't know how busy it will be in Turkey but aim to get there 90mins early possibly.Quote:
Originally Posted by waltran
I can't think of any other sport that is as hard or demands as much of its spectators than rallying. But it's worth it.
In addition to a car, motorbike or in some cases bicycle could also work, or be even better. Be prepared to also walk a relatively long distance from the parking place to the spot where you spectate the rally. And some of that walking might be outside a proper road, so have good shoes with you. And also pack some food and drink to go, because there might not be anything available at the particular place.
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Originally Posted by waltran
Actually, here you can see several stages very close to icmeler, there is very good and cheap taxi connection between Icmeler and Marmaris, or you can even walk.
So, minimum programme is that there is city stage in Marmaris, Powerstage (14_17), Shakedown, Service and SS10_13 are all biking or even hiking distance from Marmaris. For other stages (SS2, 5, 16), you can use small taxis that travel between towns (Gökce town) and again, you can actually walk to the stages with some effort. But be aware of very hot weather, everybody, take a lot of drink, +35 is note a joke.
It's almost 8km to service from Marmaris. I'm here now and it was hot today, but only for 2-4 hour window. The evenings are pleasant.Quote:
Originally Posted by bluuford
The area is full of British and a mix of Germans, Lebanese and Ukrainians. Every restaurant serves English and Scottish breakfast. It's a complete tourist trap. We walked into a restaurant while a couple was leaving and they said it was the best meal they've had. I looked at my wife, laughed and then told her 5 star food in most parts of Britannia is about 2.2 in the rest of the world besides America where it's probably a 2.5. I've lived on both countries FYI.
I would never come here to vacation, but I sure hope the rally is fun. I have no clue how they are going to organize the city stage. It was crowded as f@ck when we arrived and very very tight. I think the viewing for non VIP spectators will be pure crap. Besides horrible western food and crowded streets with fat drunken tourists, it should be fun.
Oh and we got some showers in the evening yesterday for a good 30-40 mins even though the weather gods said it was completely sunny with zero change of rain...
Bluuford you must be miserable eating here. Estonia has some amazing cuisine..
so, finally a rallying week, FINALLY!
if anyone else besides the championship TOP3 this season wants to win, then this is their only chance IMO. Reading AnttiL's blog and watching the videos from last year, it seems the first guys will suffer like hell. But in the same time big rocks will be carried onto the road for the back starters.
Quite imposible to predict the outcome this time.
I spoke to a few guys who did the rally in 2017 and there are a few water splashes which have been swept, but the first 3-4 cars will drag rocks into those splashes which can cause serious problems for the guys later in the road. A lot of unknowns which makes this a very interesting event.
I think Mikkelsen and Paddon could be strong here. It could also be a chance for Evans to showcase his speed with some road position advantage. The Toyotas are a bit of an enigma. Tänak has been unbeatable on gravel this year and Latvala has experience from Turkey, but will the car stand the roughness? Lappi and Suninen could also struggle with their little experience from this type of rallies. Neuville and Ogier will lose a lot of time on the first day. This rally could also give good points to someone who takes it easy but just makes it through safely without punctures or other encounters with bigger rocks.
Quoted for truth. That said some of the best formal event/conference meals I had were in the UK, but thats a different category than walk-in restaurants. (not necessarilly better though).Quote:
Originally Posted by racerx1979
Everyone is confused about Toyota's expectations for this event. How will the engines hold up? We all know they've suffered from front lower impact in the past. Have these issues been taken care of?Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
We could see a big surprise in this event. It will be slow and technical.
Martin Holmes preview https://rallysportmag.com/wrc-preview-rally-turkey/
How do you like the new team Burcu Çetinkaya and Inessa Tushkanova in Fiesta R5 from Ford Motorsport Turkey?
http://www.autoklub.pl/media/201809/125724-burcu.jpg
I will be on:
SSS
Cicekli 1
Ula 2
Datca 1
Icmeler 2
PS
Can’t wait! I have not watched a WRC event from close since Rallye Deutschland 2017!
I looked at my wife, laughed and then told her 5 star food in most parts of Britannia is about 2.2 in the rest of the world besides America where it's probably a 2.5. I've lived on both countries FYI.
What utter crap.