[IRC][ERC][EHRC][BRC]Geko Ypres Rally 2011

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5th June 2011, 15:58
darkstar

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Originally Posted by RS

Any chance of Malcolm Wilson lending Duval a Fiesta, buy one get one free deal for Fiesta WRC Germany/Fiesa S2000 Ypres?

i guess probably not, but it would be pretty cool...
5th June 2011, 18:55
mousti

I saw in Juho a candidate. Seb Ogier was last year one till he signed for the A Team of Citroën. Duval is always top favorite in Belgium but he has not really big motivation to do much rallying. It seems to be a Belgian battle :D
7th June 2011, 00:02
mousti

Luca Rossetti has been added to the entry list 30th super 2000 and one hell of an entry! :D
7th June 2011, 00:55
pucky54

is there space for more than 100 cars in the service park? ;)
7th June 2011, 01:16
mousti

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Originally Posted by pucky54

is there space for more than 100 cars in the service park? ;)

The space is not really the problem is more the timing that'll be the problem ;) . Not the first time they had more than 100 entries :D . Last year everyone was allowed I think this year will be maybe different although what I heard is no 2 minute between Prior drivers. 110 Historics entered and probably something like 115 modern cars so don't think it'll fit in the timing.
7th June 2011, 05:52
RS

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Originally Posted by mousti

Luca Rossetti has been added to the entry list 30th super 2000 and one hell of an entry! :D

Great news, always nice to have a well driven Punto on the entry list for a bit of variety.
7th June 2011, 08:35
[Madeira-Rally]

I must say, I'm very curious to see what Luca can do against the other S2000 cars... Last year in Madeira he showed that Punto still competitive, but you have to push it into the limit...
7th June 2011, 08:49
pucky54

Weijs now also on the list
7th June 2011, 09:13
Mirek

Quote:

Originally Posted by '[Madeira-Rally

]I must say, I'm very curious to see what Luca can do against the other S2000 cars... Last year in Madeira he showed that Punto still competitive, but you have to push it into the limit...

But that was Madeira, not Ypres.
7th June 2011, 11:39
RS

Quote:

Originally Posted by '[Madeira-Rally

]I must say, I'm very curious to see what Luca can do against the other S2000 cars... Last year in Madeira he showed that Punto still competitive, but you have to push it into the limit...

The Punto isn't so good for Ypres mainly because the suspension isn't as good as the top cars I think (ditch hooking) The Punto was really built for twisty tarmac like Maderia, so I hope Luca will do Madeira too but top 10 should be possible in Ypres.
7th June 2011, 12:31
mousti

Top 8 is possible, he'll have fast times, but like some said earlier the Abarth doesn't fit really well for Ypres.
7th June 2011, 13:07
Mintexmemory

Don't see Rossetti making the top 10 under any circumstances. Too many Fabs and 207s in capable hands. The Protons are more likely to come good (i.e. finish in the top 10) imvho. I expect the Punto to be uncompetitive or have an accident through overdriving. As there's no Pickem this year let's start a prediction list in this thread . My top 10 as follows
1. Loix, 2. Mikkelsen, 3. Neuville, 4. Kopecky, 5. Bouffier, 6. Wilks, 7. PG, 8. Sandell, 9. Basso, 10. Weijs (if starting, Snijers if not)
Though like last year, attrition could see careful locals get into the top 10. So glad I'm going again this year - let it be dry.
7th June 2011, 13:14
mousti

I'm afraid if it's so hot like last year the Proton maybe will have technical problems because of something because of that. The Fabia and 207 are indeed better but not all top drivers are faster than Luca and for sure not in Ypres. Luca is in my oppinion faster than Wilks in Ypres, Wilks only drove 4 stages here last time. Sandell top 10, no way replace him with Tsjoen. Basso was around top 5 in 2009 till he got puncture at Heuvelland final stage. Luca will drive as fast as Basso, on the limit, he'll be very motivated against the IRC competition and the roads fit him. 1st place and 3rd place. Vd Heuvel will be very close to top 10 or maybe in it.
7th June 2011, 13:16
Mirek

I think Luca Rossetti is one of only three drivers who won Ypres on first attempt in whole history together with Henri Toivonen and Kris Meeke. Right?
7th June 2011, 13:19
Mintexmemory

So predict si vous plait / danke
7th June 2011, 13:41
RS

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Originally Posted by Mintexmemory

7. PG, 8. Sandell, 9. Basso, 10. Weijs (if starting, Snijers if not)

PG hasn't beaten Basso on a single clear stage yet so I guess that won't happen on pure speed.
7th June 2011, 13:46
RS

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Originally Posted by mousti

I'm afraid if it's so hot like last year the Proton maybe will have technical problems because of something because of that. The Fabia and 207 are indeed better but not all top drivers are faster than Luca and for sure not in Ypres. Luca is in my oppinion faster than Wilks in Ypres, Wilks only drove 4 stages here last time. Sandell top 10, no way replace him with Tsjoen. Basso was around top 5 in 2009 till he got puncture at Heuvelland final stage. Luca will drive as fast as Basso, on the limit, he'll be very motivated against the IRC competition and the roads fit him. 1st place and 3rd place. Vd Heuvel will be very close to top 10 or maybe in it.

I'm not sure Wilks is as fast as Rossetti anywhere, if in the same car. Wilks is a solid driver, but it says everything about IRC that he (and Mikkelsen too) have not yet taken an IRC win.
7th June 2011, 13:50
mousti

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Originally Posted by Mirek

I think Luca Rossetti is one of only three drivers who won Ypres on first attempt in whole history together with Henri Toivonen and Kris Meeke. Right?

Yep as non Belgian I thought. Didn't even see PG in your top 10, that one doesn't fit there at all :D .
7th June 2011, 15:44
stepunk

Don't expect too much on Rossetti: his main goal is the European Championship (sigh!) so I think he will focus more on Basso, Solowow and Betti's pace than on pure speed.
7th June 2011, 16:10
RS

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Originally Posted by stepunk

Don't expect too much on Rossetti: his main goal is the European Championship (sigh!) so I think he will focus more on Basso, Solowow and Betti's pace than on pure speed.

It's a shame he can't find a little more budget so he could do IRC instead. He could win ERC this year with one hand tied behind his back, even in the "pretty old now" Punto.
7th June 2011, 16:23
[Madeira-Rally]

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Originally Posted by RS

It's a shame he can't find a little more budget so he could do IRC instead. He could win ERC this year with one hand tied behind his back, even in the "pretty old now" Punto.

Don't underestimate Travaglia :)
7th June 2011, 16:59
mousti

Quote:

Originally Posted by stepunk

Don't expect too much on Rossetti: his main goal is the European Championship (sigh!) so I think he will focus more on Basso, Solowow and Betti's pace than on pure speed.

He'll have no problems with all of them even Basso's pace will be too slow with that proton I think. Luca is a competitive guy he probably wants to proof himself against a guy like Wilks he feels himself a little bit home in Ypres, probably one of his favorite rally's to start.

@Madeira: indeed but I want confirmation of Travaglia that he's continue with ERC Ypres was on program.
7th June 2011, 19:42
Mintexmemory

So come on commit! Top tens please, since everyone thinks that the Protons shouldn't bother turning up. I presume you think they will both retire on Hollebeke again!
7th June 2011, 19:46
mousti

Hollebeke is on saturday so they'll get to survive day 1 :D

1. Loix
2. Neuville
3. Kopecky
4. Bouffier
5. Casier
6. Rossetti
7. Tsjoen
8. Weijs (if he's starting)
9. Wilks
10. Basso
8th June 2011, 08:44
Fly

Princen+Megane on the list
8th June 2011, 16:02
Allyc85

Right im now 99% certain going to this and was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on camping etc for a first time visitor who is on their own.

Cheers :D
8th June 2011, 18:06
Mintexmemory

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Originally Posted by Allyc85

Right im now 99% certain going to this and was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on camping etc for a first time visitor who is on their own.

Cheers :D

:p aper: You have a PM
8th June 2011, 19:51
Allyc85

You have an email :)
8th June 2011, 20:09
[Madeira-Rally]

Also Stefano Albertini in Ypres...
8th June 2011, 20:13
mousti

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Originally Posted by '[Madeira-Rally

]Also Stefano Albertini in Ypres...

Long time known that he's on the list..

Mégane Pickem: Princen, Cherain, Mauffrey, Albertini :)

Jonny Leonard will drive the Ford Fiesta R2 of TGS Worldwide.
9th June 2011, 07:50
Hartusvuori

IRC Intercontinental Rally Challenge

Gardemeister's junior team arrives at Ypres. Story at IRC site don't tell the name of the driver, but on TGS' Facebook page pictures of Alex Forsström were added on Tuesday. Now could somebody tell me who is he?
9th June 2011, 09:23
pantealex

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hartusvuori

IRC Intercontinental Rally Challenge

Gardemeister's junior team arrives at Ypres. Story at IRC site don't tell the name of the driver, but on TGS' Facebook page pictures of Alex Forsström were added on Tuesday. Now could somebody tell me who is he?

and who is Jonny Leonard?
9th June 2011, 09:43
Veekaa

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Originally Posted by pantealex

and who is Jonny Leonard?

Jonny Leonard is Hankook Junior Prize Winner 2010 « Hankook Ireland
9th June 2011, 09:46
Mintexmemory

Quote:

Originally Posted by mousti

Long time known that he's on the list..

Mégane Pickem: Princen, Cherain, Mauffrey, Albertini :)

All of whom must be glad the Kevin Abbring has moved on - very impressive last year
9th June 2011, 10:08
wwbroe

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Originally Posted by Mintexmemory

All of whom must be glad the Kevin Abbring has moved on - very impressive last year

I agree with you, he is very talented driver, unfortunally not having the big money. I would love to see him again in Ypres or wherever else.
9th June 2011, 20:34
mousti

Looks like the French team was able to realise the project. We are now waiting for confirmation and the registration of the driver. Hopefully tomorrow more news. And no, we are not talking about Delecour ;) (Geko FB)

Smells like it's Campana..
9th June 2011, 20:52
focus206

Quote:

Originally Posted by mousti

Looks like the French team was able to realise the project. We are now waiting for confirmation and the registration of the driver. Hopefully tomorrow more news. And no, we are not talking about Delecour ;) (Geko FB)

Smells like it's Campana..

Yes, probably it is Campana... Great performance at Tour de Corse, let's see what he can do in Ypres :)
9th June 2011, 21:05
mousti

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Originally Posted by focus206

Yes, probably it is Campana... Great performance at Tour de Corse, let's see what he can do in Ypres :)

I first hope he appears at the list. Don't want it to be a soap like it is with Weijs Jr. Many guys like Bjorn Degandt and someone close to Soenens say it's all fine then, the press officer and the coordinator of Hans Weijs say it's almost 100 % :s
9th June 2011, 21:48
pucky54

It is Campana!

Tomorrow the entries are closing. Then there will be the question how many teams are allowed to start and which crews have to stay at home if they reduce the field.
9th June 2011, 22:25
Mirek

So 31+1 S2000 in the moment. Also in small cars 32 R2 on the list. Very difficult to finish on some nice position :D

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