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Yes he does! Also his first season with 4wd car.Quote:
Originally Posted by Co-FIN
But you failed to predict that he would have so much in hand that it wouldn't matter a monkey's stuff! Also hitting a rock that is probably thrown up by previous traffic is not a mistake - just bad luck. We shall hear more later no doubt. ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by SlowSon
Well this is something:
Bambuser | waxi1
good find.Quote:
Originally Posted by EightGear
Only now when S2000 guys are cruising having nothing to fight for. Look at overall time difference for the weekend.Quote:
Originally Posted by Co-FIN
i hope latvala finishes in one pice and win the power stage. i guess he is on that mission.... Go Ford
Great stuff, thanks. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by EightGear
Whoops.... it definately isn't over till the fat lady sings. Just came back from a run and noticed Latvala's puncture. More drama the better taste of win :)
Sandell says that he is very happy and very happy to see all the Swedes at the stage(es). He is also grateful for all their support.
Congrats Novikov !! Two solid rallies in a row. I must be dreaming ;)
Well done Novikov ... 2 rallies, no serious mistakes, some good speed from time to time....if he keeps it like that the whole season and improves on his speed i can see good things for him.
In the live stream at the finish interwiews looks like one reporter is compleatly drunk!
TV coverage at the finish but not of the PS... weird.
Anyone know what TV channel this is ?
And sounds like one too !Quote:
Originally Posted by Negaiss
Loeb pushed on this one...lets see....
AWESOME! Latvala-Hirvonen douple WIN!!! SUOMI FINLAND PERKELE!!!
Was there other drivers than Flying Finns or was this rally one of Finnish championship?!
You're a little bit late!! Novikov got him .... like BOSS!Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
JML Rally Sweden winner - fantastic !! :D
i would guess that its not a tv-channel but rather someone that is broadcastingQuote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
via his laptop with a webcam or regular videocam connected.
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Originally Posted by Negaiss
LOL, I've seen that guy somewhere... Maybe it was JM's test... I believe he's the reporter for that online stream. I don't understand how he has gained access to finish TC, they are amateurs (with capital A...).Quote:
Originally Posted by A.F.F.
Congrats Jari-Matti :bounce:
Congrats Mikko :bounce:
All hail Finland :bounce:
Mr.Robot took max points on the power stage, fantastic effort. Would have liked the final day with out punctures.
Congrats to JML/Mikko/Mads!
Martin Prokop almost got a point from PS. I think it was quite good rally for him.
Nice one Jari-Matti, let's hope he continues this way trough the season :)
Congratulations to Loeb for the Power stage and to Novikov also :D
winnerrrr!!!!!!
Must agree with you, he`s speed is improving.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
Excellent! Congratulations to Jari-Matti and Miikka, awesome display of speed and consistency. :up:
He did obviously the right choice, saving the tires and won the power stage with a good margin.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
Great win by Latvala...he is back in the game now...very solid win.
Hirvonen did a good job...after all this year his job is to be ahead of Solberg, Latvala is Loebs business.
Dissapointed by solberg he did not show at any time he can compete with the rest works drivers...
Ostberg seems that he has reached his maximum potential...now driving for fun until he gets bored and waves goodbye.
Loeb could be the winner here, but too many mistakes... maybe next year, he now has 2 out of 2 power stage wins...heavy favourite for the title still.
Novikov impressed me....maybe finally he started to listen to Denis...he promised good things in Mexico...i cannot wait.
Ogier easily handling the ladycup champion... more stage wins, overall win and he just lost the lead once...in an event where the ladycup champion had many advantages... the overglorified (by some) ladycup competitors like Mikkelsen and Neuville must evolve into WRC class drivers or else back to local village events to be cheered by their yes men....they have time as their ally but they must start getting WRC class mentality, Loix is not competiting here to have someone to beat.
To be honest i was never fan of the Monte and the Sweden rallies, they are exciting since they offer something different but are rallies that are too specialised and no real conclusions can be made...glad we are done with them..
The real season starts in Mexico...there we can see better who is who.
So it should be ...
Loeb 39
Hirvonen 32
Solberg P 29
Latvala 27
Novikov 21
Sordo 18
Standings after Sweden:
Loeb 39
Hirvonen 32
P.Solberg 29
Latvala 26
Novikov 21
Sordo 18
Østberg 15
Delecour 8
Campana 6
H.Solberg 6
Tanak 4
Sandell 4
Prokop 3
Araujo 2
Brynildsen 1
IMHO the ideal state would be to have all events being something special. Than it makes things much more interesting. Another one of that kind used to be Sanremo with an army of asphalt specialists.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
Blue and white...colours of victory! Our flag is so victorious!!
6-1 :DQuote:
Originally Posted by T.Maanteiden kuningas
hell yeah!Quote:
Originally Posted by a.f.f.
As a big Loeb's fan I must congratulate to Jarri M.Latavla, he was clearly the fastest all weekend and therefore he will take home deserved 25 ponits.
Second place driver Mikko: more than solide performance from him, no mistakes, car was perfect, probably first and last time this season in front of Loeb.
Third position: M.Ostberg, for me still very good result as this year he did not gain nothing with his start position on the first day compare to other top drivers. And to be beaten on snow by JML and Mikko is nothing to be ashamed of.
Fourt place: Peter, well this is maximum what can we expect of him. He did have some unluck with flat tyre on the last day, but to be honest, he was all three days fighting with Mads. Still, on some gravel events Peter can reach podium (especially if JML would hit troubles).
Novikov : more and more (positive) surprises from this guy. Apparantely he put in order his head, he listens his co-driver, the speed was no problem anytime....
And Mr.Loeb: he will walk away from Sweden with his head down, he and his fans expected more from him-and with his constant speed he was able to be on two, maybe three positions higher, but he made mistakes and he was punsihed for this. This is not a tragedy, alreday in Mexico the French flag will be on the first position. I have no worries or doubts about that...And thanks god for a win on the Power Stage.
SWRC: for me the real winner is PG, do not forget his unluck on Monte. Ogier did not convince me, he beat Mikkelsen yust for a lousy few seconds.
So, champagne for JML&Ford&Malcom, enjoy, as this year (again) there is much more reserved champagne for Loeb&Citroen...
Congratulations to Jari-Matti Latvala !!!! Even when we support other driver we must stay "sporty minded" :cool:
Well I am really satisfied, it was a thrilling rally with big suspense to the end and both nice and disappointing surprises.
IMO if Loeb just cruised through he would have stepped on the third place, but now its a little more interesting and he will be champion however.
Dont like Latvala but congrats to him raising a good enough margin with only a small fail at the end.
Repeat that Hirvonen is a coward and lost his maybe only chance for victory this year but his job is manu points and gathered good score.
Petter performed as usual, I said enough for him these days.
Mads achieved the best he could with his privateer fiesta against factory drivers.
Novikov made me happy again, he said he wants a podium this season and I kindly wish it! And hope Wilson Sr support him more with upgrades and discounts.
Pleasant surprises were: Prokop, Brynildsen, Tidemand, Al-Rajhi; and Breen, Paddon, Ogier, Neuville - quite good and deserved results for these youngsters.
Slightly disappointed / expected more from: Sandell, Araujo, PG, McRae, Attiyah, Oleksovich.
Now I can't wait for the tricky rally of Mexico with much better entries than previous seasons :)