[WRC] News & rumours (part II)

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Originally Posted by Plan9

These are all nice things, having said that I think any effort by Atko would be mostly self funded meaning he probably wouldn't be able to afford a mini, which costs 10,000 (Euro) more than the ford. At a guess I'd say Australians couldn't give a **** about Mini so their major companies would not bother to sponsor him either. If he does get to wrc it will be a 1 off thing as all the decent cars will be going to the Oliveria's of the world who have deeper pockets; which DR desperately needs.

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I agree, maybe he'll just do rally Aus since he would have done those roads around Coffs?

I think Ford would be better marketing wise in Australia

We don't really have any real evidence that he will be doing anything related the wrc yet do we?? I think it might be best to wait and see.
I guess winning Malaysia in a Proton is pretty special but I'm not sure how much of the rest of the world cares (I think this is his first win anywhere in a very long time as well)

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Originally Posted by Plan9

We don't really have any real evidence that he will be doing anything related the wrc yet do we?? I think it might be best to wait and see.
I guess winning Malaysia in a Proton is pretty special but I'm not sure how much of the rest of the world cares (I think this is his first win anywhere in a very long time as well)

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He should join Monster world rally team:-)

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Originally Posted by tfp

He should join Monster world rally team:-)

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+1 yes that would be awesome!!!!!

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Originally Posted by tfp

He should join Monster world rally team:-)

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Why did he not already? I remember before this season when there was some rumours here on this forum that Kimi would drive for Monster, some cry baby complained that kimi is stealing Atkinsons seat.

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Originally Posted by Tomi

Why did he not already? I remember before this season when there was some rumours here on this forum that Kimi would drive for Monster, some cry baby complained that kimi is stealing Atkinsons seat.

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That was probably me lol. Just want to see an Aussie in there, its different for Fins i know with it being so popular but it makes it more interesting for us

From http://www.rallyitaliasardegna.com

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Originally Posted by Tomi

Why did he not already? I remember before this season when there was some rumours here on this forum that Kimi would drive for Monster, some cry baby complained that kimi is stealing Atkinsons seat.

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I thought I heard something, but couldnt remember properly.
They obviously get on well togethor outside of cometition
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQgmdHzqtqA
That is a good start to setting up a succesful team I guess!

Josef Semerád (father of Martin) is going to use DMack asphalt WRC tyres this weekend in Rally Lužické Hory (CZ) as a part of their testing. I think that it's going to be their premiere.

FIA is considering a change to the current running order rule, perhaps bringing it back to the top 15 reversed on Day 2 onwards as it were until 2008. Change could happen as early as Sardegna. Quesnel is in favour of the rule change, Wilson not so much.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/90898