ah yes, it is not today indeed.Quote:
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ah yes, it is not today indeed.Quote:
Originally Posted by BleAivano
Brilliant video !Quote:
Originally Posted by SubaruNorway
So much better than the TV with it's sanitised views and no cars audible over their talking.
Fans videos are real rallying.
This is the freakest accident I have seen. What really happened?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGgU...ature=youtu.be
First a pic for NOT... He'll love it! His favorite driver, typical elements of sweden in focus (tree, bushes, snow), car slightly in the background
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/FT...=w1001-h667-no
...and here's a link to some shots we took over the weekend. The best ones were taken by my girlfriend because she's a much better photographer than I am. We both very much enjoyed it!
https://goo.gl/photos/bnAtjBiwdfwu5zS48
I think no one (will never) beat this one https://vimeo.com/121752001Quote:
Originally Posted by bluuford
I think You must have seen a lot of other emabarassing ones such as Camilli on Monte, Latvala in Wales, many of Bertelli etc. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by bluuford
Well, The one in Sweden was from 1st gear, that is tough to beat!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
https://youtu.be/heVPJ3fcjP8 my video from wrc sweden 2016
I am looking for the dog but cannot see oneQuote:
Originally Posted by itix
A more detailed article regarding the future of Rally Sweden.
http://www.vf.se/sport/bilsport/avta...yt-kan-flyttas
- Anything else then else then a rally held on snow and ice is not accepted by the promoter
- They have a deadline at the end of April where they will have check-up to see that everything looks ok
- Rally will likely "Realistically" remain in the region for 2017, "not enough time" to make any bigger changes.
goal is to find a more snow safe area within the region.- For 2018 and 2019 they will have to present different alternatives for FIA WRC pr. that they can choose from.
- The new deal have clauses which allows FIA/WRC pr to step in with demands and ultimatums
- Rally will continue to have Norwegian stages as long as RS can come to an agreement with the Norwegian municipalities.
- 3 year deal can be cancelled after each year by FIA/WRCPr if the roads/weather doesn't hold up which is based on that
a certain % of the roads have to be good for FIA/WRCPr to be satisfied.- Service area location will depend on where the stages are located.
- Snow safest areas are in the Swedish/Norwegian mountain regions.
Only read now your reply.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
Yes, maybe it is more a hope than a prevision. Have to say that during Loeb I wasn't a rally fan and did not follow the championship so I can only rely on what you guys say about those times.
Let's hope this time will be the right time by the way.
Back from a very nice rally. It was shortened a lot but the organizers kept most of the action for the spectators. :) In total we've seen 8 proper stages, and the show-stage in Karlstad (but there's not much to see there). We were lucky to have some low temperatures during the rally, roads were completely solid, the snow that fell made it completely perfect. I think during the rally itself the roads held better than other years, we've seen very little forming of ruts compared to other years.
Video from a friend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETtARnVVwGc , Photos will follow.
Great video as usual! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by SubaruNorway
I also want to thank you for your recce video o Svullrya, that video made me go to Svullrya instead of going to work as planned ;)
I went to rigth-left combo from start where you pulled over, great place!
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Reigning WRC champion Sebastien Ogier says mental strength is not one of Jari-Matti Latvala’s best attributes - but still considers him his toughest opponent.
Latvala has yet to score points this season, having retired from Rally Monte-Carlo and lost several minutes in the first day of Rally Sweden due to mechanical problems.
"[Latvala] is not overconfident, he’s just easily distracted by some factors," Ogier told Motorsport.com. "Maybe his mental abilities, his ability to focus, are not his forte.
http://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/l...medium=twitter
Hyundai to push WRC reliability fix through, Volkswagen in the dark
By David Evans Monday, February 15th 2016, 11:20 GMT
Neuville, Hyundai, Sweden
Hyundai will rush changes to its i20 WRC transmission following Thierry Neuville's Rally Sweden failure, while Volkswagen will not be able to identify what caused Jari-Matti Latvala problem.
Both drivers struck trouble during Friday morning's opening loop, Neuville losing six minutes after having to complete the day with front-wheel-drive only.
Latvala suffered a front-left-driveshaft failure and laboured on in rear-wheel-drive until being forced to stop due to a suspension problem.
Neuville's failure was caused by an oil leak in the diff-cooling radiator, and Hyundai will push through an update to avoid a repeat next month in Mexico.
"We had a leak on the fitting for the diff cooler," team principal Michel Nandan explained.
"The oil came out and there was no more oil in the diff, so everything seized. This problem was 100 per cent our fault.
"The route for the pipes [going in and out of the chassis rail-mounted radiator] are not safe enough and one union was getting loose and letting the oil out.
"This was one part which, provisionally, was going to be changed for Mexico after a test - that's the plan now.
"We have a new radiator coming and we will change the route for the pipes."
Latvala, VW, Sweden
Volkswagen admits it does not know what caused Latvala's problem, and without the damaged parts will not be able to investigate it further.
"This was something we didn't have happen before," team principal Jost Capito said.
"We don't know what it was or why it happened and now, because the parts are all gone, we will never know.
"The connection for the driveshaft broke and the parts came off.
"We will check the materials of the others to have a look and see if we can find anything, but we are confident it won't happen again."
http://www.autosport.com/news/report...medium=twitter
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CbQu4ApWwAA9Z6b.jpg:large
some nice fast spots
https://youtu.be/zVar2HJi5v8
Thank you! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Sso
No problem! Seemed like many people needed it since it has 9000 views!
Yeah saw a video from there, the fast entry looked spectacular :)
I dont think any other driver in the WRC had driven to win Rally Sweden from being first on the road. This shows his total and utter commitment. Its a perfect example of how much Ogier is willing to risk to win. Its mind-blowing!Quote:
Originally Posted by mousti
Awake video as usual - WRC should start buying footage from You, even if the have to lower a rope from a helicopter to collect the memory cards! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by SubaruNorway
A few photos from Rally Sweden.
https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...83000164_o.jpg
https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...57928792_o.jpg
https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...21802792_o.jpg
https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...28402726_o.jpg
https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...03928994_o.jpg
More: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...2364109&type=3
I think we should credit the one who filmed this clip. Here are the original link:Quote:
Originally Posted by mousti
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1L3eYTySR0 =)
Very close moment there for Ogier.
I looked at the onboards and he had 178 kph there...
One of the best rally clips I have seen - incredible!Quote:
Originally Posted by Micke_VOC
Had a lot of moments on that stage, crazy drivingQuote:
Originally Posted by Micke_VOC
have you spot how to recognise which Hyundai is for which driver?
Thanks! Would be fun but i still think i would enjoy making my own video's more :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Lundefaret
Gray roof scoop for Neuville, green for Paddon and red for Sordo.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
The roof intake I think: Green (KIWI): Paddon, Red: Sordo Black: Neuville ?Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
sorry you are out of quizs for 3 rallies. http://www.petrolheads.gr/images/smi...forum/rtfm.gifhttp://www.petrolheads.gr/images/smi...dforum/lol.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by Lundefaret
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Originally Posted by SubaruNorway
thats right.3 beers for the quiz,and 3 for the video.
btw you was the guy who asked Paddon at twitter if he watches rally fans videos?
Woho! Still got some Swedish beer left ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
Yup, that was me. Very cool that he takes time to answer so many questions :)
Feel free to add me on FB, might be a bit easier to spot me out on the stages: Tor Andre Børresen
i dont have facebook http://www.petrolheads.gr/images/smi...orum/frown.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by SubaruNorway
sure its cool to answer so many questions.Pitty that nobody else do the same. Its cool that a wrc driver can answer your question.
Its the only guy uses proper the media.
Meeke pushing hard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA1z...be&app=desktop
3 photos from Sunday, what a great rally, I really enjoyed it.
The atmosphere is fantastic and the Swedes are so friendly, I love them.
Btw, how do I see the pickem results?
http://abload.de/img/wrc-rally-sweden-2016ocjg1.jpg
http://abload.de/img/wrc-rally-sweden-2016anj6g.jpg
http://abload.de/img/wrc-rally-sweden-2016hdkc5.jpg
Then I must demand that every quiz is marked as Quiz! Thought I only was being helpful :)Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
Just returned from my second Rally Sweden...what to say...AMAZING! Very happy about the 3 years contract, i'm already waiting the 2017 edition ;) Were been three beautiful days in Sweden, a lot of fun and Always a great spectacle! Here some photos :
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1&l=b28aa71f08
just joking mate http://www.petrolheads.gr/images/smi...th/empathy.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by Lundefaret
Loeb won Sweden and Norway.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lundefaret
Lets face it, Sweden was very lucky, getting the cold weather for when they did, that saved the rally.
To get more certain snow conditions, they must move north, maybe all the way to Østersund.
Of course they habe the whole organisation, also all the volanteers coming from Värmlands county, and now they might have to go to past Dalarna, and all the way into Jämtland. That will require that they have to bring all staff, and many volunteers up north, at least the first year.
But they are arranging rallies in the Østersund area, so they know how it is done.
Maybe a change of scenery is a good thing, also for the drivers, when all comes to all!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sulland
I agree of course and the WRC promoter also said that RS need to be able to make sure that the rally is in winter conditions.
I think for 2017 they will not move it that far. Perhaps northern Värmland/south-western Dalarna. The problem is that that won't be
100% snow safe either. Even places like Särna/Idre in the north-western corner of Dalarna have less then 30cm (1 feet) of snow
when there normally should be at least 2-2.5 x that amount.
For 2018-19 I agree that such a move probably won't be enough.
Österund do have an annual championship round but do they have:
enough volunteers?
enough sponsor backings?
Enough available roads (some 10-12 unique proper stages are required) when you take into account transport stages, access roads, county board/road owner permissions?
What do the ski-resorts think? If their rooms becomes occupied by rally people, it likely will mean less people who buy ski lift access cards, renting skis and etc.
In a way it will be easier for international visitors to get there since Östersund have an airport with multiple daily flights to Stockholm.
They also have train connection with the rest of Sweden. Two things that Hagfors lacks,
However perhaps less local visitors due to much larger distance the larger population centre that stretches from Oslo in the west to Stockholm in the east.
For most of them spontaneous day visits will no longer be possible or at least allot more difficult compared to the current area.
I have about 250km to Hagfors (about a 3 hour drive) but over twice that (550km) to Österund and a 7 hour drive.
So while necessary, it will be a tough mountain climb.