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Originally Posted by jonkka
MY GOD! That's even worse!
Sure explains a lot. Those damn Belgians should stick to making the best beers in the whole World.
Jan van Landingham
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Originally Posted by jonkka
MY GOD! That's even worse!
Sure explains a lot. Those damn Belgians should stick to making the best beers in the whole World.
Jan van Landingham
Ok statistics wizards, when did a driver last win a WRC event without winning a stage on that event? If Mikko continues in his current style will he be able to up his game for the power stage? I'd be surprised if he could.
I don't see any problem with that. He would be plain stupid to risk anything now when the victory is so secure. Especially considering his job in Citroën is to bring solid points for manufacturer championship.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
Latvala, New Zealand 2010.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
Mikko, Petter, Mads, Novikov etz. For sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fide
And on PS
JML, Petter, Mikko (maybe Mads but not sure...).
Rememeber this!
Sordo is man of the rally for me.
i did not like the event... not much driving and a lot of problem solving
Yesterday in the mud and fog was about driving (maybe not about highest speed)....and about other skills which are not always needed on WRC events. Recce was done in dry so improvisaton was key which is the spirit of rallying.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
Today I agree with you - they are just cruising (except Petter) and sitting on the result
The true spirit of rally is struggling with difficult conditions. Events are made on godforsaken roads for purpose. If one dares to see flatout in perfect conditions he should watch any of the tarmac circuit series.
Rally: A test of driving skill and car reliability
Definition of a rally as listed in the 1980 Motorsport NZ Yearbook. I don't see anything that has really changed that over the subsequent years.
Did Kevin Abbring not start this event?
He crashed on the shakedown and FIA officials didnt allow him continue due to bent rollcage.Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by SlowSon
Hehe, we dont care to much what you like or not, N.O.T. Havent you noticed? ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
Some of us actually think it has been a great rally, challenging (like it should be) and unpredictable!
I liked muddy roads very much.
Nice photo of JML! :D
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...43776924_n.jpg
I just looked at sWRC leaderboard. Nice tight fight there.
if you watch carefully Jaris and Petters photos at every rally,you will not have question why they are at every rally in troubles.Quote:
Originally Posted by tolis
Indeed, Al Rajhi is leading by 9 minutes! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by RS
^^^This. Certainly more exciting than the usual Loeb borefest.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iskald
The interest is if Paddon can overcome all the missed stage penalties and get up into 2nd placeQuote:
Originally Posted by tolis
Looking at the pic of Petter above I think I get what you mean...Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
2012 WRC Rally de Portugal Mads Ostberg Big River Crossing - YouTube
Sorry if this has already been posted but this is just an insane 'watersplash' for Rally Portugal!
I was there during the afternoon. This stage is used since 2008 and the river was more a less always like that. I supposed with the rain in the last 2 days the river was a little bit higher, but not too much difference from other years. JML stopped after the river and continue 5 or 6 seconds after, nothing against JML but I thought that I won the "jackpot" after walking for 3 km to reach this place. The gift came from Sebastian Chardonnet, he did me the favour to stop near me to change the front right tyre. He was the last car!Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
He's only 50 seconds behind and has been taking more than out of the others every stage so, barring catastrophe, you'd expect that to happen early in the final day. The 9 mins to P1 is a stretch though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Carlo
So Matty's missing this rally too? This one would be right up his street with others hitting trouble.
Also, it IS looking like Hirvonen is the main title challenger to Loeb.
I have not watched any footage, but the condition described reminded me of Portugal 2001 (which is free to watch from WRC youtube channel).
Petter can easily pass Nassir, with some (inter)team order, he can be 2nd or 3rd, however, Mads didn't have to in Sweden so I guess he'll be 4th, if he stays on the road.
Last time I said Jari crash allows Petter to fight for the championship, now this just makes it more interesting. Also surprising to see Mikko leading the championship (if he wins this rally).
Probably worse rally for Ford since NZ 2009. Also Mads proved himself enough by now to be future driver for Ford I think.
You're impossible to please.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
Seen this?
https://mobile.twitter.com/voiceofra...823296?photo=1
Novikov had the same issue on the first run.
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nice photos!!
eWRC.cz - Fotogalerie Vodafone Rally de Portugal 2012
Fords seem to be having a few mechnical issues, must be to rough for those sump guards or something is coming loose
Sunday start list
World Rally Championship - Results - Vodafone Rally de Portugal
Couple minutes away from start of the final day :)
Any news from stage conditions? Rain, mud, dry?
Quite dry, according to rally radio.Quote:
Originally Posted by amilk