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:D. That's quite an understatement. Auto Union has glorious sports history long before Quattro arrived (including Rally).Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
(Apart from that some unknown driver has laughed at Stig Blomqvist back in '81 when heard he will drive all wheel drive car)
EDIT: Of course with Quattro the company has completely new image. But that not only applies to Rally.
Well, being rallyfan since beginning of 60´s only Auto-Union I saw was in hands of some touristdrivers (now I sound like N.O.T. - but it´s true - it was tourists in the Midnightsun rally of Sweden back in 1962-64) .
So the records of Audi in late 70´s and before Quattro era was nothing - zip - zero.
Yes, that is true, nothing major happening in 60-70sQuote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
We did, we bought a Impreza wagon as the family car. Sure, not exactly a WRX but the Subaru brand and it's 25 year involvement in rallying played a big part in it. We wanted low centre of gravity AWD for wet winter roads, reliability and 5 star safety rating. I remember reading David Richards saying all the Prodrive Subaru rally cars that had big crashes, were studied and all important information regarding breakages, fatigue etc were shared back with Fuji Heavy Industries. I wanted rally proven technology and safety in my road car.Quote:
Originally Posted by jonkka
Plus in a similar way that Petter had the Subaru effect in Norway, as did Possum Bourne in New Zealand so brand awareness may have played a part as well.
...but at the same time would I buy a Citroen...No! Unfortunately in this country anyway, they are still tagged as unreliable. In the 'Dog & Lemon' guide for buying new & used cars in this country, it says 'Avoid like the Plague!'.
Hayden has signed for a drive in the WRC for 2015. We should find out who within the hour.
http://www.3news.co.nz/sport/video-p...#axzz3LwDYaOqs
Paddon confirmed with Hyundai for 2015. More details to follow
Paddon with Hyundai for 12 rounds (recce only at Monte Carlo)
Maui J
Sime Darby (Malaysian?) appointed Colonial motors to open a new Citroen place in Manukau city that also sells Isuzu utes.
http://autotalk.co.nz/news/peugeot-c...kland-dealer-2
Full Hayden Paddon interview from NZ TV announcement http://www.3news.co.nz/sport/video-h...#axzz3LuegvQYN
and the official press release http://www.hyundai.co.nz/community/hayden-paddon/?m=2
Weirdly the press release says a minimum of 9 rounds, but Paddon himself is saying 12?Quote:
Originally Posted by KiwiWRCfan
so, now only Kubica left then?
Think it's fixed he will drive nine rounds, but it could be in the end all but MC. Hyundai is (i think) still in negotation with Hänninen (for Sweden, Poland, Finland i guess) and Bouffier (for MC, Germany, France i guess) and therefore first want have a agreement with one or two of these drivers and if there's the agreement it's clear how many rounds Paddon can drive besides the fixed nine.Quote:
Originally Posted by kirungi okwogera
Well, today Dani Sordo is testing in Sweden (with Hyundai), that's says something. Think now it's over for Hänninen @Hyundai. Toyota next stop for him?Quote:
Originally Posted by jacko
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Originally Posted by jacko
I think letting Bouffier drive would be ill advised. It would be kind of like getting getting Latvala out of the seat to get Sordo in for the tarmac rounds when Latvala is quicker on the other 10 rallies. Latvala was not always quick on Tarmac.....in fact he used to be quite the opposite. Just my 2 cents.
GETTING TO KNOW OTT TÄNAK'S CO-DRIVER RAIGO MÕLDER
http://www.m-sport.co.uk/m-sport-new...go-molder.html
Not for Monte - 1 win (OK, it was IRC then) and 1 second place this year.Quote:
Originally Posted by BDA Cosworth
VW begins TEST DAYS for Monte-Carlo'15
Full Gallery Photos & Videos with Mikkelsen yesterday and Ogier today
http://planetemarcus.com/volkswagen-...te-carlo-2015/
this belongs to the testing thread...Quote:
Originally Posted by jbmarcus21
GETTING TO KNOW OTT TÄNAK
http://www.m-sport.co.uk/m-sport-new...tt-taenak.html
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Originally Posted by EstWRC
And Solberg P :confused:
in a 206 wrc... now go to bed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom206wrc
LoooooooooooooolQuote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
Nice vid.
Good to see them promoting their involvement with this driver.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KmRMU_xuEg
Some more twisted logic from Capito... What is he smoking?
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117165
I honestly believe that the WRC committee should establish some sort of care center for all these dogs of nothingness that Loeb stomped on, so they could all gather and cry and tell their stories and nightmares that the greatest of all times created... something like the alcoholics do... i think it would help a lot.
At the age of 42 retired for 2 years now and people still consider him a threat... the greatest of all times is an understatement.
It worked for Manfred Stohl...Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
So Corsica again or not?
http://www.dna.fr/actualite/2014/12/...ace-c-est-fini
Interesting story about Rally New Zealand returning, though no sources. I'd like to believe it's true, but won't make that leap just yet.
http://www.crash.net/wrc/news/212629...promotion.html
He obviously can't remember the days of the specialists. Drivers like Liatti, Panizzi, Eriksson, Jonsson, etc turning up on their favoured surface and putting the regulars under pressure. That's what the WRC needs more of. I'm not totally sure the WRC is the right sport for Capito.Quote:
Originally Posted by makinen_fan
Sure, but the point here is mostly of the starting order I thinkQuote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
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Originally Posted by Jack4688`
Here is the source of the information. It is an official release from Rally New Zealand organisers.
http://www.rallynz.org.nz/?p=244
I suspect Capito would have been in favour of this rule when he was at Ford..Quote:
Originally Posted by makinen_fan
Capito needs to stop whining.. he's won all the titles with VW and he's still moaning in case someone else even wins the odd rally.
Domination by VW means we need a bit of another interest or no-one will bother watching the WRC anymore.
scared dog.Quote:
Originally Posted by stefanvv
It is not sure about return of NZ, it is mostly wish than reality. But they are working on it...Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack4688`
:D, may be he should apply to FIA for some ordersQuote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
I've read some sh*t in my time but that from Capito takes the biscuit. If they were actually having to fight for victories I might understand it. Given the current situation it's pathetic.Quote:
Originally Posted by makinen_fan
In endurance racing their sister brand Audi's motto is #WelcomeChallenges. Seems VW couldn't be more different.
Capito is getting on my t*ts now. As if his stupid 'shootout' idea wasn't enough, now he's trying to shun Loeb from a comeback, no matter how small. Pathetic. He really knows what the fans want.
I think VW are planning to set a new record of winning every round of the season, which is entirely possible for them, and now this has p*ss on his chips a bit. Does he realise that VW's domination is even greater than Citroens was, and how detrimental it is to the WRCs future?
Why don't they just have Neuville and Sordo do all the rounds in 1st team and then enter 2 cars for the N-team split between Paddon, Bouffier and Hänninen and maybe another specialist for some events?Quote:
Originally Posted by jacko
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Originally Posted by Doon
No I do not agree. The reason why VW is performing so well is that the others don't. Citroen failed cause half of the budget went to WTCC, Ford has quit WRC and let M-Sport do the dirty job and Hyundai just started for gods sake. You can't blame VW / Capito at all, they just do their job. All competitors should put their act together instead of relying on rule changes to disadvantage VW, shame on FIA, Jean Todt is the scared dog. FIA kills it's own sport, not Capito. FIA's task is to create a healthy championship with good PR and very well organized TV coverage, that is their job, attracting potential sponsors and getting more manufactures to step in. On these solid grounds anybody can win rallies.
I don't get the running order debate at all. Imagine it the other way round, why would you give the worst starting positions to the slower drivers? It's always going to be 'unfair' for some people. Rallying has got one of the best 'handicaps' for frontrunners available, which are purely natural in contrast to idiotic weight ballasts or reversed grids. And remember, the guy 2nd in the championship will be right behind the leader, it's not like he will be 10th or something.
Let's not even begin about tarmac events, rain, or dust, you name it.