The sWRC drivers aren't very good tarmac drivers though so it is hard to tell how much worth that has. We will see on Monte, but I would only expect Henning to do well if it is snowy and icey.Quote:
Originally Posted by aykutbilir
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The sWRC drivers aren't very good tarmac drivers though so it is hard to tell how much worth that has. We will see on Monte, but I would only expect Henning to do well if it is snowy and icey.Quote:
Originally Posted by aykutbilir
Another Solberg-crash at Monte(no brakes) >Quote:
Originally Posted by 6789
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gD6dYWE0qkM
Two stories from the printed Autosport magazine today.
1. Dakar Rally may move to Brazil in 2012 and this could influence VW to stay long term committed to Dakar rally instead of joining WRC. Kris Nissen says VW have fully researched WRC programme and think its good for them to join. Decision to be made by the VW board in early 2011 which way to go after evaluating data (potential WRC) vs Dakar in Brazil as Brazil is a VERY important market for VW. VW board will decide after weighing up benefits of continuing Dakar programme or joining WRC.
2 Apparently Subaru to join WTCC from 2012, maybe thats why Petter viewed WTCC, he still has good links with Subaru Japan, as opposed to Prodrive.
Frees up Bobby Kubica to use a Proton S2000 in future events then probably?Quote:
Originally Posted by Brother John
Correct if I'm wrong 'cuz I don't have any knowledge about WTCC, but doesn't WTCC also use 1.6L turbo charged cars? If so and if this news is true, does this news indicate somebody else maybe considering joining WRC? Like their parent company...? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by MJW
Henning is a good driver but realisticaly he is miles of the pace from Hirvonen ( except in Norway ) who wasn't much faster than IRC competition . I don't see Henning in the top 5 , maybe with some consistent driving and luckQuote:
Originally Posted by FabiaFan
It would ruin his rallying reputation , I believe he would be faster with the S1600 :)Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
also if dry be ready to see him outside top 10 at stages. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by FabiaFan
True WTCC new tech specs are 1.6T. Subaru in UK had even back in last year of WRC 2008 indicated that their marketing focus would shift upmarket and wanted the brand to be associated with the showjumping set, and for it to be a seen a prestidge brand. Some were not happy with the image of yellow stickered blue impreza's dating from the mid nineties cruising the housing estates.Quote:
Originally Posted by koko0703
I dont know what Toyota will do.