The start should be at about 1:58-2:00.Quote:
Originally Posted by SubaruNorway
Now heading for NORF. See you all!
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The start should be at about 1:58-2:00.Quote:
Originally Posted by SubaruNorway
Now heading for NORF. See you all!
Have a nice watch Rallyper!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
a nice photo from today morning before recce
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/n...k/f1d61cb0.jpg
How do people rate the chances of Chris Atkinson on this rally?
It appears he is there more for a PR exercise to build his own brand than to go rallying. He only has a few small sponsors decals on the car and he seems to be trying to get close to Ken Block in terms of brand positioning and tie-ins. I hope it works out for him, he was certainly a spectacular driver and maybe there will be room for him in the WRC again when Loeb retires and the competition is opened up a little.
Atkinson's DS3 WRC does look great though, although I'm not sure of the American style of drivers 'claiming' a number as their own as he and Block appear to have done. I remember when Valentino Rossi did the same for Rally GB years ago, the FIA weren't happy to give him number 46. Then again, if it brings well supported, well branded drivers and their money into the WRC it will help revive the sport.
His brand IS to go rallying. Not sure what you mean.Quote:
Originally Posted by James Graham
He's there for exactly the same reason as everyone else - try and make a career out of it and land a seat.
As for the numbers - the FIA were only reluctant to give Rossi 46 because someone else had that number all that season (PWRC, I think?) so fair enough. Make him pay to use it!
There is reason behind the 43 of Ken Block, he used to own (until he sold it for huge amount, but still is actively involved) in DC Shoe company. Which numbers are these letters in the alphabet ? ....Quote:
Originally Posted by James Graham
Hence he is so proud/keen on this nr.
First, I'm happy that Atkinson is making appearences in WRC this year. He was not exactly an also-ran in his Subaru years, especially the last two. In his last performance in Finland, he claimed a podium. That doesn't come for nothing. But for now - it's best not to have any high expectations for him because of the break he's been into. If he get the rhythm, I'd say he land somewhere around positions 6-8, but it's just as possible that he'll get DNF. Anyway, he is one of the nicest additions to the entry list - out of the regulars, that is.
By the way, does anyone have any fact that Henning will start? Any sights of him?
This photo appears as it've been taken from the walk bridge when arriving the service park. The new hotel that's been built in the middle of the service park is finished now and some (many?) of the drivers are staying there and at least Mikkelsen posted similar photo in his Twitter account. It's clear that the city of Jyväskylä lives for and from the rally.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
Anyone got experience of parking by the big spectator junction in Ouninpohja at the top north? I was thinking about walking for a while down the narrow road where Galli crashed one year at a fast double jump.
You mean the Kakaristo junction, I guess. Usually there has been a huge field parking area there. Was there last time in 2003 and then some cars got stuck somehow - stupid driving methods.Quote:
Originally Posted by SubaruNorway
Neuville made it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hartusvuori