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the weather and conditions look good.....once more too much noise for nothing....
In this rally we will see is hirvonen can hold his cool...I don't expect Loeb to drive on the limit and aim for the win but i surely think that he will drive to just apply constant pressure on Hirvonen.
I think so too - Seb doesn't need to win in Sweden.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
Mikko however definately need to win. This is one of the four-five rallies he actually has the chance to win. I believe he can do it :)
He does not need to win for his chances, but a win by Mikko would be a strong jump in his confidence.
In this sense, surely Seb will want to win, in order to keep all others thinking he is the only real candidate for 2008 crown (which I think is the case)
I can't remember when Mikko has finished in front of Loeb in Sweden so, why should he need to win in Sweden more than on the gravel rallys?
For Mikko to win in Sweden would be a great bost to his championship fight mentally. Being mentally strong and confident counts for a lot when it comes to other rallies especially when hes chasing or being chased by Loeb.
Will be interesting. As others have said, Loeb doesnt need to push so hard as he knows there is the rest of the championship but he willpush Mikko all the way to the finish for sure...
Daniel Carlson says in Värmlands Folkblad that he for the first time since 2005 gets payed to drive. In the swedish championship part of USR he expects mats jonsson to be toughest to beat. regarding PG it is his target aswell to win the SC, and points as daniel and mats Jonsson as the biggest threats.
I think Loeb will be too strong. Hirvonen was quick in Norway last year, but in Sweden he didn't show the same pace. Hope he is quicker this year though. Should be a good fight :)
Not ideal conditions, no snowbanks to lean on, I think.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
Loeb will take it, I doubt Mikko can be fast enough.
Ok guys I am off to the airport now! Enjoy the rally and maybe see some of you on the stages! :bounce:
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