Salo was already testing his new S2000 car!Quote:
Originally Posted by Tinke1979
Proton S2000 Test - Sweet Lamb [HD] - YouTube
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Salo was already testing his new S2000 car!Quote:
Originally Posted by Tinke1979
Proton S2000 Test - Sweet Lamb [HD] - YouTube
at 1,12 the date is wrong(15-6-12)????Quote:
Originally Posted by rp
Official press conference of who is driving is 15.6Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
The list of entries as of June 12th: http://www.nesteoilrallyfinland.fi/a...2-13-40253.pdf
No much, but Fabrizio is there :-) And Breen and Prokop.
Most propably this link will have the further updates as well.
Updated thursday 11.00Quote:
Originally Posted by Hartusvuori
Esapekka Lappi in Fiesta S2000 as expected. Propably using his SWRC wildcard. Also Al Rajhi in RRC Fiesta.
Hi everyone, my family and I are planning on going to Lankamaa (SS 8 & 11) on the Friday. It's our first time at Rally Finland and we've got no idea how you get tickets. The official site says that tickets will be on sale at the stage. Does that mean we just turn up on the day somewhere on the stage and pay? We've been planning this trip for quite some time and are nervous that we'll turn up and then not get in - any help is greatly appreciated from Rally Finland veterans! We'll be staying in Hankasalmi on the Thursday and Friday nights.
If you're planning go to just one stage, just turn up at the stage, they'll cash you most propably. No need to make any plans beforehand, they can't sell out. It'll cost you 20 euros I think.
Welcome to Finland and tell us how did you liked it
Mika Turkki, Andreas Amberg and Ken Block are also the drivers who surely participate in rally Finland.
HAnkasalmi is nice place. I´ve been on the camping there, and it´s really nice.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rally_Bucket_List
If you planned to go just to one stage (?) then just pay at the entrance. Marshalls will be there making sure you pay.
Otherwise you buy a weekend pass for about 60 Euros.
Thanks for the info. Really looking forward to visiting your stunning country - hope the weather is better than England!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hartusvuori
Thanks Rallyper - I'm guessing the rally guide will show us where the entrance is?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
Yes it will. If you follow the official locations for parking, they will sell the tickets there. For each special stage, there are several. Just remember there will a few others also so minor traffic jams are possible.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rally_Bucket_List
An unofficial (I guess) but still great overview of SS1 Koukunmaa (in Finnish):
Heikin_Pätkä 2012.avi - YouTube
Marcus Gronholm is not a meteorologist - YouTubeQuote:
Originally Posted by Rally_Bucket_List
:-)
Rumours tell that tests for NORF has began!
updated 28.6Quote:
Originally Posted by Hartusvuori
41 cars so far
still only 3x WRC
but 9x S2000
PG and Salo are in
Ogier and Mikkelsen for VWSkoda
and very many tourist with 2wd +academy fiesta drivers
Pontus Tidemand in R2 Fiesta. I would've hoped an S2000 for him to compare with Lappi.
Pontus drives in academy so thats why the R2....Quote:
Originally Posted by Hartusvuori
It seems Ott Tanak will miss Neste Oil Rally. Wilson said 'NO MORE!!!'
Whois going to drive his fiesta? Matt?Quote:
Originally Posted by Xsara Fan
That would be an very odd decision. Hope it´s only a rumour, despite you seem to have often inside information. Very sad I´d say, if it´s true.Quote:
Originally Posted by Xsara Fan
How about new engine for Evgeny in NORF? Will he get an equal as JML and Petter?
If Wilson pays Tanaks or offers the car for free its his choice to do whatever he wants...Quote:
Originally Posted by Xsara Fan
It is a pity for Ott especially in a rally like Finland... but he pushed his luck a bit too much also.
Lets hope the car gets a worthy replacement or none at all, instead of a useless sick dog of nothingness.
Info about Tanak and NORF is from Estonia.
I know only one fact - in NZ (3 day) Malcolm said to Ott: 'Don`t push! You must finish this rally'. But everybody saw, what Tanak did...
I think this is the case...Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
I drove through the Ouninpohja today and man, it's (still) fking insane! The road is in perfect condition. Now that we have so many drivers who haven't at least driven it for years or maybe at all there will be action, I guarantee. I won't be able to go to Ouni but if you are, GO! :)
The jump of the Yellow House:
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My feeling is that it´s not. Why would Ott have free car when PG who is way faster on the paper had to pay over 100 000 euros for taking part in sweden, his home event. (Having said that no matter what Pg then did in the event)Quote:
Originally Posted by tolis
So having Ott as a paid driver, no matter what connections he has with Markko Martin and what he might help him with, I should take a bet on Ott doing much better in NORF. He´s learning period is way not over yet.
And to clarify: That picture is taken to the direction from where cars will be coming.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallisauna
Did you push? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Rallisauna
I would give third car to Latvala for Sweden and Finland. :D
Tanak is 25 and one day may become a world champion. PG cannot become a champion anymore. He is like Hanninen, capable but not so young. Also Tanak seems that he doesn't have any major sponsors. Also M-Sport sogned him last year for 5 years. So don't think Ott pays gor it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
I have said it many times before....
The way Citroen and Ford treats their proteges this year shows the difference between the teams on other levels as well....
Partly yes but what we don't know is what has been told to drivers. And in Tanak's case it seems he was given specific orders to bring the car safely to finish, which he didn't manage to do.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
wasn t the same advice to Jari?Quote:
Originally Posted by DonJippo
Don't think Wilson's opinion about Tanak's driving in NZ was based on his advises to Jari.....who btw did bring the car to the finish.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
I wouldn't write PG off just yet. Marcus was in his 30s when he got a great seat in 1999-2000. I think the economic situation is not as good now as it was then (which is probably a factor) but if he shows his speed in SWRC/APRC, maybe even beats Paddon; his careers could get a second wind.
If it's from a forum, then a number of people have been banging that subject since the first offs. And now the article in Autosport added more fuel to the fire.Quote:
Originally Posted by Xsara Fan
One hour and 43 minutes is the time left for making an entry for this year's Rally Finland. Entries will close at 6 PM Finnish time.
And I guess the rally passes will be for sale this week at Neste gas stations.
Who from you guys will be also in Jyväskylä for an evening beer... ;? Just press "Like" pls and we can exchange phone numbers by pm.
Finnish rising star Esapekka Lappi testing his S2000 Fiesta for NORF at the same region as VW Motorsport:
Esapekka Incar - Printsport Pictures