We was in KORSU 1939-1944 when we kick russian´s ass but now we are drinking KOSSU!Quote:
Originally Posted by janvanvurpa
We was in KORSU 1939-1944 when we kick russian´s ass but now we are drinking KOSSU!Quote:
Originally Posted by janvanvurpa
Burns'y and Petter to thank for that one! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by focus206
I like NOT. Yes He likes provocation. But he's not politicaly correct in a stupid way like many people here. Say "everybody is bad" is not worst that "everybody is good". I think it's less stupid...
So balanced, fair and non-exaggerated equals 'politically correct' now, does it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Guillaumemex
Every driver has their strengths and Mikko’s has never been, nor ever will be, outright pace which is not to say he is not a “championship” level driver. I do know he is a consistent and cerebral driver and is being rewarded for that this year with his current standing at the top of the Championship just eight points off of Loeb. It amazes me how supposed “supporters” of Mikkos are the ones who spit the most venom at him in forum posts, blog posts and magazine articles, seeming to demand that Mikko produce a World Championship for them as if their own self-worth relied on it. If Mikko wins the title this year, it will be because he played the long game to perfection, putting himself in position to take points from Jarri-Matti as needed. If he doesn’t, it will be due to the fact that he does not have the ability to win a Championship on pace alone, a surprise to no one. I’ll always respect Mikko because he has faced the daunting task of challenging the greatest rally driver of all time, year after year, with a positive attitude all the while knowing he has little chance of taking the title without fate stepping in. That being said, take Loeb out of the picture completely, with everything else remaining equal, and Mikko would more than likely have two championships under his belt so it doesn't seem logical to me to hold Loeb’s dominance against Mikko as I can’t think of another driver through history that would have posed a significantly greater challenge to Loeb. Rally driving at this level is difficult, probably the single most difficult form of autosports on the planet, and there are just not that many people who can get to the level needed to knock Loeb off the top in convincing fashion. Mikko will always be my favorite as his run through SS1 in Ireland 2009 was the very first WRC stage I ever watched and I was absolutely amazed. Mikko has every reason to be proud of his achievements in the WRC and will always have my support.
Very well said!!!!
Thank you.
viiiittun! spelling! OK have some kossu in your korsu and everybody be happy. In the meantime I'll have a hot cup of tjau and smoke some mahorka and get some rest.Quote:
Originally Posted by T.Maanteiden kuningas
Kiitos poiki
There are good customer drivers today although I think the issues of He-Who-Cannot-Be-Named would disappear if the points system was not as generous as it is. Mikko has been clever in this regard as he has taken it steady and exploited other drivers misfortune in a manner that has been second only to Loeb! Team orders is nothing to be ashamed of because as there have been only 2 manufacturers in recent years it has become important for the factory cars to finish as well as possible.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wim_Impreza
The length and style of the rallies these days is beyond Mikko's control. I think the golden era of the 2000's is long gone. We could have long stages and endurance style rallies like Kenya as they worldwide economy was is amazing shape. Unfortunately that bubble has burst. Blame anyone you like, maybe not Mikko this time? Its not his fault the other drivers are winging about "danger" in stages and "dust problems". I doubt we will ever see epic stages like Sanremo at night as a result.
In all honesty I think that having too many sprint style events is really not good for the WRC as it waters down the level of skill needed. SuperRally has also contributed to it.
The power stages are only there to keep up viewer interest. If WRC had the ratings of F1 they may not be there at all.
Sounds like that you have been hanging out too much with those motocross guys :)Quote:
Originally Posted by janvanvurpa
Don’t forget that in 2001 there were 7/8 different winners of events, with 5 Manufacturers winning. This year we’ve had 3; Loeb -6, Ogier -4, Hirvonen -2…
This time I actually agree with N.O.T. I felt the same when Richard Burns won his title.
Hirvonen is also winging about "danger" in stages and "dust problems".Quote:
Originally Posted by Plan9
Thanks to power stages, SupeRally and only 2 manufacturers who are competing full time, my interest was never so low in WRC as it is this year. Now I follow with much more enthusiasm the IRC, ERC and the national championships.
I agree with N.O.T. and AndyRAC.
Off topic: It is great to see you posting again, A.F.F.
No just got back from last Regional rally where I was 'kau-draiver' in Volvo 240 driven by my friend Al Kun, aka Al Kunkanenn.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tomi
Damn those 240s work good!
In this part of USA everybody gets a honorary Finnish name if they show any real spirit, and I am the offical dispenser of Finnish names.
Funny thing is I never got one....Just the old stand-by Jan van Vurpa.
Andyway poor head doesn't work, very sick with flu and what little brains that didn't get knocked out before has turned into whatever it is I am coughing up and blowing out of my poor nose...
I´ll having you in my thoughts. Me myself had an heart attack last Saturday. Had a ballon blow and a Stent operated in my heart vein. Feeling good now. Even better than before.Quote:
Originally Posted by janvanvurpa
Have to admit I´m an old man now....
Jan van Vurpa... that must be Janne Varpunen in Finnish. :D And that back to english is nothing else but Jack Sparrow. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by janvanvurpa
wish all the best mate with your health.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
Thank you! Your thoughts feels good.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
Its not that bad, Jan Two Vurpa would make people to belive you are on your nose all the time, good Finnish name for you would be Janne Lippanen almost an direct translation.Quote:
Originally Posted by janvanvurpa
Tell your wife to make you an old Finnish-Asian drink, cook some ginger (lot of ginger only little water) mix that then with for you so well known Kossu, and drink that, if it dont help, it's any way nicer to be sick after drinking it.
Per, good your ok now and feel better than before, next summer NORF igen?
All the very best wishes mate!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
Oi Oi Oi I sitter here och deppa att jag är så sjuk and have a nap and get up and read this Jössus! Tur att det blev fixade! Thank goodness that the healthcare system där borta is more civilised than the djungel o strul vi har här i Fästing Amerika.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
Good luck for the future, maybe it's time to think about all that drinking and late nights chasing jäntorna...
Ut nu o springa i skogen! Fixar allt!
This is official since today...so welcome Miko Hirvonen to Citroën Racing 2012 :D
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Originally Posted by Tom206wrc
you will no doubt be hoping for more of the same from Mikko now! :D
Mikko on twitter 2 hours ago:
"On way to cumbria for the final time today with jarmo. looking forward to seeing everyone..."
I did remember Malcolm saying he hopes he comes back one last time. Maybe this is it.Quote:
Originally Posted by OldF
Keep on your way Miko !!!
You seem to start to better adapt to the DS3 WRC(two best times yesterday, "only" 23" late on Petter)...Good luck for today two passages on Turini :)
Encouragements to Mikko Hirvonen who is doing very good job currently in Sweden !!! His battle vs Latvala is awesome :)
Loeb's mistake on SS7 also saved Mikko from a Citroën team order in case of victory :p :
GO MIKKO !!!! :bounce:
I'd like to congratulate Miko for the job he's doing so far in the DS3 ;)
+1 :up: Diddnt he finish second in Mexico last year?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom206wrc
And now he is in a Citroën, you want that he stays on the road I suppose?Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
Let the best win.
Wow! At least no one holds a grudge around here for very long.
The interesting thing is that Mikko doesn't need to do anything different to be a successful driver. Okay, he hasn't won a title (yet?), but he is often in the hunt. Had he kept on with his "cruise and collect" mode in Rally GB last year, he would be a world champion now. Also current Portugese rally shows that even if everyone goes off, Mikko is always a safe bet to carry on.
This is one of the best chances for Hirvonen to win the rally(Vodafone Portugal)and to take the head of the championship ;)
GO MIKKO GO !!! :bounce:
Your text shows why Mikko is the perfect No.2 driver. Maybe he will get a chance at the title next year if Loeb retires though?Quote:
Originally Posted by jens
True but only Loeb and Latvala are the current drivers that I would put for no. 1 before him. And in the current form Mikko would be no. 1 before Latvala also.Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
Hirvonen cant be a champion with the new point scoring system
Why?
O do you mean the citroen points scoring system lolQuote:
Originally Posted by SlowSon
I mean, with 10-8-6-5, cruising (his only manner of fighting) pays off sometimes, but with 25-18-15-12 differences become huge very quickly