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2nd December 2009, 11:21
Rally Hokkaido

Australian champion Simon Evans to test 207 in France

Rallysport magazine reports (link below) that Simon & Sue Evans will test a 207 with a view to entering some rounds of the 2010 IRC! He would be definitely be exciting to watch on gravel!!

http://www.rallysportmag.com.au/home...=4325&Itemid=2
2nd December 2009, 15:36
Mirek

Quote:

Originally Posted by RS

Proton boss Chris Mellors said they are "going to be testing with some very interesting people in December" http://www.rallye-info.com/article.asp?sid=0&stid=8361

Anyone knows who they are? I am expecting Toni Gardemeister to be one of them.

I really hope this comes to fruition, the Proton was really good to watch in Scotland and sounds nice too. The car is not yet there with the best but with a couple of decent drivers they could do well.

Nico Vouilloz should be among them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rally Hokkaido

Rallysport magazine reports (link below) that Simon & Sue Evans will test a 207 with a view to entering some rounds of the 2010 IRC! He would be definitely be exciting to watch on gravel!!

http://www.rallysportmag.com.au/home...=4325&Itemid=2

Would be great!
2nd December 2009, 16:30
RS

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Mirek Fric [Cze

]Nico Vouilloz should be among them.

I wondered whether Nicolas was possible. That's good news. I guess they are also looking for a driver with some personal sponsors and Nicolas has some...
3rd December 2009, 17:16
pettersolberg29

Any more news on Mikkelsen's or Brynildsen's plans? I was hearing postive stuff r.e. Mikkelsen but its gone quiet now.
4th December 2009, 00:35
macksrallye

Eli Evans will run a JAS built Civic in next years Australian Rally Championship. Hopefully we will see more GroupR cars heading to the Asia Pacific Region soon.

http://www.rallysportmag.com.au/home...=4335&Itemid=2
7th December 2009, 12:10
principe IRC

The young Spanish driver Jonathan Perez will make some races in IRC or ERC (not yet known) in his Renault Clio R3.

http://www.lne.es/deportes/2009/12/0...os/844570.html
7th December 2009, 14:02
PLuto

Francois Duval will be testing Proton - http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=9586

http://www.autosport.cz/img/clanky/b...91ee68a069.jpg
7th December 2009, 14:34
noel157

Quote:

Originally Posted by PLuto

Francois Duval will be testing Proton - http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=9586

http://www.autosport.cz/img/clanky/b...91ee68a069.jpg

Presume Duval is one of Mellor's "interesting" drivers?
7th December 2009, 15:36
RS

Quote:

Originally Posted by noel157

Presume Duval is one of Mellor's "interesting" drivers?

I would still count Francois as interesting. He had a bad year and was surprisingly slow in the Punto on Sanremo, but they could do a lot worse than Francois Duval.
7th December 2009, 15:40
Mirek

For MEM it could be a bit dangerous choice as they could easily run out of cars...
7th December 2009, 16:05
ProRally

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Mirek Fric [Cze

]For MEM it could be a bit dangerous choice as they could easily run out of cars...

Good one Mirek, you are so correct :D :D

Skoda will NEVER let Mr Duval drive a official Skoda again ... MEM will realize it soon too.... :D
7th December 2009, 17:07
Barreis

F.Duval is still one of the top drivers in the world.. He's just not motivated for IRC that much..
7th December 2009, 17:30
Cloverleaf

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barreis

.. He's just not motivated for IRC that much..

That was good :D
7th December 2009, 17:30
RS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barreis

F.Duval is still one of the top drivers in the world.. He's just not motivated for IRC that much..

I don't believe that is true. He has competed in IRC several times and expressed his desire to do so too.
7th December 2009, 17:46
Barreis

If there's no WRC drive why not IRC..
7th December 2009, 20:11
eloyf1

Some say that Dani Solà is also on the chase for Proton, but he has been asked for some money...
8th December 2009, 13:29
PLuto

Team around Francois Duval is hardly working on his programme in IRC. And Francois is also very interested about it.
8th December 2009, 15:09
noel157

Quote:

Originally Posted by RS

I would still count Francois as interesting. He had a bad year and was surprisingly slow in the Punto on Sanremo, but they could do a lot worse than Francois Duval.

When I used the word interesting I was quoting Chris Mellors rather than disparaging Dudu. See here:

http://www.crash.net/world+rally/new...t_in_2010.html

If Duval and the car is reliable (and performing well) he's still a top driver.
8th December 2009, 16:26
Barreis

Top three on tarmac in the world..
8th December 2009, 18:08
J.Lindstroem

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barreis

Top three on tarmac in the world..

Only tarmarc in the world? What about the tarmarc outside the world?
8th December 2009, 18:18
Mirek

Good one :D
8th December 2009, 20:45
Barreis

For me he's better then Sordo on tarmac..
8th December 2009, 22:12
urabus-denoS2000

For me he isnt ;)
8th December 2009, 22:13
urabus-denoS2000

For me Basso is far better ;)
8th December 2009, 22:29
pettersolberg29

Sordo is quicker than Duval on tarmac, Basso is equal. End of story in my eyes ;)
8th December 2009, 22:38
RS

Duval is for sure quick on tarmac but I am not sure about 3rd best in the world anymore.

His pace on Sanremo against Rossetti was quite poor, and Rossetti is probably a little slower than Basso. Then you have Kopecky, Meeke...
8th December 2009, 22:41
Wittmanello

No one knows what the problem in San Remo was - I personally dont think it was lack of driving skills...
8th December 2009, 23:50
cut the b.s.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barreis

Top three on tarmac in the world..

are you serious? A lot of a legend built on Germany 07 I think.
Also regarding motivation, utter nonsense Sir, real drivers cant help but be motivated when they get behind a wheel.
8th December 2009, 23:54
Helstar

In the Skoda .... in the Skoda ... Duval showed what he really is. Sad but true.
9th December 2009, 03:03
macksrallye

Duval has gone downhill very quickly since his season in the factory Citroen Xsara. He is still very capable but seems to be a little accident prone. I think if Chris Mellors get Duval in the car with other drivers like Loix not having a confirmed drive he seriousally needs to do some thinking.
9th December 2009, 09:26
Barreis

If he won WRC rally he musts be great..
9th December 2009, 10:44
Simmi

Quote:

Originally Posted by macksrallye

Duval has gone downhill very quickly since his season in the factory Citroen Xsara. He is still very capable but seems to be a little accident prone. I think if Chris Mellors get Duval in the car with other drivers like Loix not having a confirmed drive he seriousally needs to do some thinking.

When I see Duval I see a guy who has consistently failed to live up to his potential. The accidents speak for themselves, no matter what he was driving.

But saying all that I think Francois has a certain spark that a driver like Loix hasn't had for over ten years. What I mean by that is, for me, he has the raw ability to be right on the pace, and on his day be a match for anyone. Only problem is he is very seldom in this window of opportunity to do anything. And now he has also developed a negative reputation.

I still think of Duval as a quality driver. But a frustrating one like Latvala.
9th December 2009, 10:50
Francis44

I reckon he still can be faster than Loix, Loix had a dissapointing season. The 207 failed quite a few times but even when it was capable of going fast Loix couldn't be on the pace!!!!
9th December 2009, 11:19
bluuford

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simmi

When I see Duval I see a guy who has consistently failed to live up to his potential. The accidents speak for themselves, no matter what he was driving.

But saying all that I think Francois has a certain spark that a driver like Loix hasn't had for over ten years. What I mean by that is, for me, he has the raw ability to be right on the pace, and on his day be a match for anyone. Only problem is he is very seldom in this window of opportunity to do anything. And now he has also developed a negative reputation.

I still think of Duval as a quality driver. But a frustrating one like Latvala.

Actually, when he was still in Ford, he was doing well. Then he was fast and more reliable. a few retirements were caused by new Ford (For example engine in Cyprus 2003, Tour de Corse in 2004). In Citroen 5 retirements from 15 rallies. If he gets longer term contract and feels more secure then he might get the confidence back.
9th December 2009, 11:41
Mirek

Quote:

Originally Posted by Francis44

I reckon he still can be faster than Loix, Loix had a dissapointing season. The 207 failed quite a few times but even when it was capable of going fast Loix couldn't be on the pace!!!!

Actualy Loix was quite unhapy in Kronos since he often wasn't allowed to use his own setup in Kronos. Anyway Freddy is not like Meeke, but on his favorite events he's still able of fighting for victory (Ypres, Barum).
9th December 2009, 11:48
Francis44

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Mirek Fric [Cze

]Actualy Loix was quite unhapy in Kronos since he often wasn't allowed to use his own setup in Kronos. Anyway Freddy is not like Meeke, but on his favorite events he's still able of fighting for victory (Ypres, Barum).

I understand, but even with that some rally's where he was fast past years, he wasn't able to do so this year.

Look at Rali Vinho Madeira, Loix and other Kronos drivers were too far of the pace seeing that the team own in Madeira before, and then they say it was setup problems. Yeah right....Who can they fail to set up the cars seeing they own earlier and the roads were the same??!!
9th December 2009, 11:50
Mirek

It's ridiculous but it realy was wrong setup for first leg. Those problems with a lot of understeer came with new suspension used since Acores I think.
9th December 2009, 13:57
principe IRC

Quote:

Originally Posted by principe IRC

The young Spanish driver Jonathan Perez will make some races in IRC or ERC (not yet known) in his Renault Clio R3.

http://www.lne.es/deportes/2009/12/0...os/844570.html

The IRC/ERC program is false, it was an invention of journalists.
Sorry to inform you that fake news, today there is no rigorous information on the part of some journalists.
9th December 2009, 15:56
noel157

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Mirek Fric [Cze

]It's ridiculous but it realy was wrong setup for first leg. Those problems with a lot of understeer came with new suspension used since Acores I think.

Agree, this was the case as one crew member confirmed to me.
9th December 2009, 16:01
Tom206wrc

Australian champions Evans(Simon and wife Sue)in IRC 2010 with 207 S2000 ???? :eek: :confused:
http://www.rallysportmag.com.au/

Edit: oops news already reported on thread :s

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