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Where to follow the rally
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Fair enough, I forgot he did more events last year. Yes, he lost with Evans fair and square in Corsica (let's not forget Evans was second overall in Corsica a year before) however in Germany he lost because he had to change tyre on SS2 (+1:42 in SS2, +1:07 in finish). But ok, it's part of the game.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rally Power
I don't think Mikkelsen took anyone's place. IMHO they never planned to send Kopecký for full WRC2 in 2016 anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rally Power
Here I agree with You. On the other hand it's difficult to bet on someone from young Czech drivers now. I have a problem myself to point a finger on someone. I would probably try Kamenec but so far he only did Adam Cup with half-stock small cars...Quote:
Originally Posted by Rally Power
I personally would try to make some kind of semi-factory team for Koci. Considering his age and experience with 4wd car it can pay off in near future. My personal opinion.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
Will this event be the nail in the coffin for either Lefebvre or Hanninen? And will it also be the beginning of the end for Camilli if he gets humiliated in WRC2 again?
It's good to see Prokop is in a 2016 car, he I would hope is capable of comfortably taking out the trophy award if he turns up regularly for the rest of they year, which is only fair for him as he hasn't really had any opportunity to win anything in many years of being a loyal privateer.
I'm confident both will keep their seats for the remainer of the season. 2018 is a different story though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Munkvy
This is excellent. Cheers
So when asked which young Czech driver could be chosen by Škoda You come with Slovak guy.Quote:
Originally Posted by liposh
We are brothers, don´t you remember? :D OK, well, there isn´t anybody young and experienced in Czech republic, you are right. Maybe Cerny, but even I am not sure with him. (like yes, one day after Pech´s and Kopecky´s retirement he may very possibly be czech champion but can he achieve even something more? ) Maybe Filip Mares but first of all we have to see how is he doing in 4WD. Plus Kamenec, I have exactly the same thoughts as you do.
Well it now looks as though all the crystal balls that saw Mikkelsen in a WRC car (particuarly a VW) for Portugal were defective and should be returned to the manufacturer for re-calibration - as soon as they have the WRC+ job completed!
What about the Hyundai ones? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
I just can't see it happen this year either. Sordo is a very reliable point scorer for the manufacturers and you can't write off Paddon, he's got the speed and his current bad patch I suspect is just lack of confidence. The Monte incident is a bigger deal than people think it is. If you are involved in someone's death it messes you up, no matter how clearly it is not your own fault. Even if it is not directly related to that anymore, it surely played a big part in getting his downward spiral started and the only way for him to gather pace again is to drive on until it clicks.Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
Anyway my point is you can't justify firing either of them and preparing a fourth car is hugely expensive and gives you no advantage as you can only nominate three cars for manufacturer points.
The only seat that Mikkelsen rightfully could take is Lefebvres. That guy would be doing better to get some lower pressure action in WRC2. But I guess Citroen would rathet have a French driver wasting time and money than a competent driver from anywhere else helping them out of their misery.
Well Hanninens too I guess but analog to Citroen's nationalistic recruiting system Toyota is having a Finnish/Japanese circlejerk.
Just to make sure: I didn't mean it would happen, I agree with all your points. Just said that a lot of crystal balls showed a Hyundai contract starting ASAP :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Watson
Oh I see :DQuote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
JParker: apparently the spot you’ve mentioned is still a ZE but only open to Rally Pass buyers. You can go there if you get Saturday’s RP or the full rally RP (there’s 1 exclusive RP ZE per day), but ZE21 is a good alternative and it’s free.Quote:
Originally Posted by jparker
Thank you RP, once again very helpful.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rally Power
Is the video introduction of spectators spots unique for Rally Portugal? If yes, I think other events should consider it as well. It helps a lot for first timers like me.
Hi all,
I'm going to Portugal from 17th until 22nd. 1st Time WRC Portugal. From your experience, can you see a lot of stages per day? Meaning, easy connection between the stages? CHecking out the WRC cars and maybe the first WRC2 cars, then going towards the next stage. I'm currently planning bit more in details what to see, where, ... Would be nice to hear from people who went last year.
Hi,
see more than 1 stage per day (double run) is difficult. In friday, maybe wiil be possible to see Viana do Castelo until the first WRC2 cars and then go to Braga street stage. Be aware that Braga roads will be congestioned that day. Go to the stages at least 2 hours before the first car, and be aware that see the rally on spots not recommended by organizers will be very difficult, unless you know other roads to get there. Police and marshalls are very restrictives.
Hi All, what would be the best spot/spots to watch the shakedown, any advice will be genuinely appreciated, thanks.
The best spot are in payed area. Excellent view with jump and all the inside track action.
An advice from a Portuguese: forget it! Pick a place and stay there and appreciate all the action.Quote:
Originally Posted by 4fun
I was planning to do what you are asking, but soon found it impossible. With such short gaps between stages, many spectators, narrow and congested access roads, finding your way in and out of spectator zone will be time consuming.Quote:
Originally Posted by 4fun
Hi,
I am Portuguese, last year I always saw four specials a day.
I see the first and third in the morning, and the same in the afternoon. In order to be able to do this, it is necessary to know our lands and to study previously the roads that are cut and to find alternative ways. Another important point is to always leave the car in places that is easy to leave at any time, so you have to stay away from the especial. It is necessary to make a few kilometres on foot, and also some running.
This year we will do likewise. I believe that for those who do not know the terrain and will be the first time in Portugal to watch the WRC is best not to try to do it this way, it takes some experience.
Now, without any problem it will be possible to see in a place in the morning and in another place in the afternoon.
Thanks Andre, that's great. I assume this is in the sort of stadium section accessed from the neighboring town (hope it makes sense what I am saying, all my info is from Google Maps and youtube).Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira
Thx Rogef ... In the past I went to WRC Sardegna, WRC Germany and WRC Finland. Here I managed to see more SS per section. But indeed I don't have experience with Portugal. I always try to find some spots were I can go pretty fast from 1 SS towards another one. E.g. going to the end of a stage and next one more at the start. Maybe I could join you? :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by rogef
There's not much i can do to help. The only way is to go to the page of the rally dowload the maps, check the roads with restricted access, and through Google Earth look for alternatives. Or try to follow me on the days of the rally. :)
Can anyone confirm me as written on page 3 of this topic if access to the service park is possible on Wednesday for free?
I was told by the organizers that this is the case.Quote:
Originally Posted by rogef
Rogef ... I could follow you ... if I knew where you would be :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by rogef
Well, I will be checking possibilities to visit 3 stages per day. 1st stage and 2rd stage during first loop and then go for 2nd stage in the 2nd loop. Try to avoid overcrowded places. Tips are always welcome. I arrive on Wednesday. Don't need to see all the spectacular places. More interested in nice shots as photographer. Service park is for free as I understood. Would always be nice to meet some people overthere!
You can try to follow me but it's always very complicated. It may happen that i pass on a STOP and you do not, you will not be able to see me anymore. From there it is lost, and runs the risk of not seeing on either side as it has already happened. You could try to follow but I do not advise. In any case if you want to talk more use the DM to not create off-topic.Quote:
Originally Posted by 4fun
Armindo Araújo will be course car :) first rally since 2012. Codriver: Pedro Leal.
João Fernando Ramos, RMC Ford Fiesta R5 livery
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"Sick dog on the rescue":DQuote:
Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira
So, any speculations?
I'm expecting Meeke and Neuville to be the fastest ones, but either of them can have good or bad luck, and that will decide the winner. Ogier will suffer on the first day to be first on the road and has had problems with the car. Tänak will be fast but not enough for a win. Evans could be fast here like he was in Argentina. Latvala said in an interview that he learned from Argentina that he needs to be quicker on the first day, to me that sounds like he's going to have an accident. Paddon and Østberg could throw in some good stage times and Sordo should be on a good position with steady performance if he doesn't have bad luck, but none of these three will finish on the podium. All I expect from Lappi is to be quicker than Hänninen and to finish.
'New parts on WRC cars'. Is there are notice board where new parts are disclosed after events so the other teams can do a post event analysis of how their competition went with new parts? Or do the teams know in advance what new parts the other teams will be running on a specific event?
Link to the interview?Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
I expect Neuville and Ogier to battle for the win, with Latvala trailing in third (possibly jumping them if he gets the car quick enough). Meeke will have a slow and steady weekend or go too fast and crash.
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