Official Rally Mexico Thread

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Originally Posted by L5->R5/CR

He used to just drive all out and take lots of risks and try to win by not lifting and taking bigger risks then everybody else. This strategy ended up in a very spectacular crash in 2005 and a handful of wrecked cars in 2006. At the X games something changed, he started driving with a lot more sense of control, being aggressive but not taking risks.
From watching him from 2005 before his crash (the fastest he was driving in 2005) to watching him in 2006 in the second event after the X games. I can tell you he was a lot less agressive (perhaps just not taking extra risks), a lot smoother, and much more controlled (and faster but less spectacular) in the turns.
The man (jeez he is just a year older than me!) is dedicated and determined. I don't know if he is a world beater, or will be, but I think he is a lot better than last year at this point.
What I love is that people in the US/Canada (and to some extent on this forum even) keep wanting to praise him then say a driver who hasn't done a proper rally in 2 years is better.
We will find out in a couple of days. I'm not a Pastrana fan boy, but I think he has skills so I want to see how he stacks up and think he will do pretty well. The better Pastrana is the better it is for the rally in the US.

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i think Travis is good by nature. i know I'll get sh!t for it but i think he's got that thing deep inside about it like JML and Mikko and my man Bengue have. I've seen him early on and it's obvious that there has been a maturity about him lately. maybe it was a good talk with mccrae or maybe a realization that to get to the top is going to be harder than what ever anyone tells him, i don't know. all i know is this kid (he's 2 years younger than me) is a Maryland boy and since it has been my adopted home for 12 years and will be until my visa runs out, I'll support his efforts. a friend of mine who is a sponsored skateboarder has been to his house near Annapolis when he first started rallying and he said that besides me, he's never seen anyone who was so into the sport. i wish him well.

Don´t forget Martin Rauam. He´ll be fast, truly a gravel specialist.

Does any of you if it will be Tom Gahan who will prepare Austin MacHales 2003 Focus?

Can anyone shed light on Francisco Name's starts. This year's Mexico got both Senior and Junior on the list so it's no problem with identification but I got three other entries for Francisco in 2004-2006 Rally Mexico but without identification as to Junior or Senior.

Given that this years entry details for Senior Name is Peugeot 206 with Felipe Arguelles, exactly the same entry that was made in 2004, I'd be betting that this occasion was Senior too, not Junior as I have it now. But how about 2005 and 2006, details are as follows:

2005 Mexico #71 Francisco Name Jr Horacio Chousal ret. Peugeot 206 A6
2006 Mexico #60 Francisco Name Jr Armando Zapata 21st Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VII N4

2005 could have been Senior as well?

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Originally Posted by FrankenSchwinn

I've seen him early on and it's obvious that there has been a maturity about him lately. maybe it was a good talk with mccrae or maybe a realization that to get to the top is going to be harder than what ever anyone tells him, i don't know.

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I think he's got a good enough head on his shoulders to realize that while he's on top in Rally America, on the world scene, he's just a small fish in a big sea. He knows he has talent, but he's got to be more careful, as to not embarrass himself and American rallying as a whole. But this happens to all the young drivers: they start out fast and reckless, and mature to be real contenders.

I'm predicting a top 8 finish for Travis. It'll be interesting to see if he improves in his next rally.

Also, Ken Block is on the entry list. Not as much talent, but it's a welcome addition. I've never had the opportunity to cheer on an American driver before!

Whats the timezone in Mexico?

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Originally Posted by SUBARUNORWAY1

Whats the timezone in Mexico?

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GMT-6

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Originally Posted by FrankenSchwinn

i know I'll get sh!t for it but i think he's got that thing deep inside about it like JML and Mikko and my man Bengue have.

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I though your man was Joseph ??

Anyways... interesting theory. I have to admit all these Pastranas and Blocks are new faces to me. I have secretly been waiting for someone to come out of America to rallying scene. I hope them good and it sure will be interesting to see how they cope to real rallying. If they are serious about it they will be humble and ready to learn. :)

Hirvosen kotisivussa ilmestyivat kolme uutta valokuvaa meksikan rallista.)))

So shakedown starts at 1pm GMT and 14:00 Norwegian time