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15th February 2010, 07:40
kolvas

Quote:

Originally Posted by White Sauron

You're right! The difference is that they used to do training using a standard (though sport version) car. From what I've heard so far, this year they're gonna use the Focus WRC (at least for Mikko) for such tests, and I hope it can make a difference for Mikko. But of course a couple of competition outings would be even better, even if it is in the Fiesta on an IRC event.

Hirvonen improved his tarmac skills pretty much for the season 2009, if you look at his pace against Loebs pace 2008 vs 2009 he was much closer 2009, so more practice = more speed = more likely to put some pressure on Loeb
15th February 2010, 11:22
Psycho!

At least Loeb will not win ALL the rallies....!!!!!!A fear less this year and fortunately very early in the season....!!!!However Loeb is still there to cause another dozen of fears....!!!!!! ;-) Go Mikko!!!!!!!Have a nice and successful year!!!!And greetings to all the fellow forumers!!!!!!
15th February 2010, 11:36
Mirek

Sponsor's bussiness jet, which should have carried Martin Prokop back to CZ, crashed in Germany during the flight to Karlstadt yestreday night. Both pilots who were onboard died...
15th February 2010, 11:43
Ghostwalker

Marcus will make another attempt to participate in Vasaloppet.

He said that he had planned to do it last year already but he had to pull out because of a cold.

http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportblade...icle6608234.ab
15th February 2010, 11:53
Tomi

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostwalker

Marcus will make another attempt to participate in Vasaloppet.

He said that he had planned to do it last year already but he had to pull out because of a cold.

http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportblade...icle6608234.ab

Lol, he wont be on the pace there either.
Yesterday they asked him in MTV3 interview if he will compete in more WRC rallies this year, he said that, if he will, he needs to be better prepaird, 1 day testing is not enough.
15th February 2010, 12:25
MrJan

Quote:

Originally Posted by N.O.T

Solberg has nothing to offer anymore....he should have pride to call it a day like gronholm did.

:laugh: There is no pride in retiring and then realising that you've made a mistake and come crawling back. I think it's great that Marcus is back in the sport properly but he was fooling himself when he 'retired'.
15th February 2010, 12:33
Iskald

Quote:

Originally Posted by RS

I think PG was a wildcard sWRC entrant in Sweden so he is allowed to keep the points. Mikkelsen on the other hand was not registered and so does not score points.

You`d rather say, Mikkelsen does not exist...Anyway not on wrc.com.

PG got the Star of the rally award, and deservedly so. But Andreas Mikkelsens drive was no less impressive. He went off on SS2 and lost 15-20 secs. Then had a puncture on SS3 losing him 31 seconds towards PG. After day1 Andreas Mikkelsen was 1 min. 12 secs. behind PG. At the finish the distance was 25 secs. PG had the possibility to avoid taking maximum risk on saturday and sunday, but he couldn`t afford to go cruising.

I wish them both good luck for the rest of the season, and it would have been great to have a straight fight between them through a whole season. Regrettably I`m not at all sure if PG gets a proper chance. He is a great bloke and driver, but so far hasn`t got the support around him to bring him further. Andreas Mikkelsen however, has a proper management and people around him willing to invest what it takes to get him to the top.
15th February 2010, 12:35
Fide

Quote:

Originally Posted by N.O.T

both of them....

Petter is one of them; who is the other ?????? :)
15th February 2010, 12:41
Tomi

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iskald

You`d rather say, Mikkelsen does not exist...Anyway not on wrc.com.

Whats the fuss, it's the same for all drivers that are not registered, it's nothing new.
15th February 2010, 12:49
Langdale Forest

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fide

Petter is one of them; who is the other ?????? :)

Only N.O.T can tell. ;)
15th February 2010, 13:17
Viking

Quote:

Originally Posted by Langdale Forest

Only N.O.T can tell. ;)

I guess Kimmi kid and the Blok guy :)
15th February 2010, 13:20
Langdale Forest

It's kimmi legend kid now!
15th February 2010, 13:39
Mirek

Iksald: PG also had two offs on saturday ;)
15th February 2010, 14:31
J4MIE

Greetings from Sweden, I don't have time to check anything before I catch my flight home but once again many thanks to DonJippo and the crew for everyting and choosing some excellent spots to watch from :up:

Here are a couple of pics, haven't had time to go through them properly and resize but they will come later ;)

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos...73_93134_n.jpg

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._1802007_n.jpg

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._8236417_n.jpg
15th February 2010, 14:33
J4MIE

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._1731978_n.jpg

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._1322473_n.jpg

Fantastic event once again, can't wait for 2011 wherever it is :D
15th February 2010, 15:51
Barreis

Quote:

Originally Posted by J.Lindstroem

I suppose his target is Sebastien Loeb?

I hope Seb. Loeb will win.. :)
15th February 2010, 16:11
bennizw

My pictures from the event:

http://www.rallysweden.com/wrc/?page_id=807
15th February 2010, 18:19
ProRally

Quote:

Originally Posted by bennizw

My pictures from the event:

http://www.rallysweden.com/wrc/?page_id=807

VERY NICE, you have done this before :D :D :bounce:
15th February 2010, 19:02
VFTS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jafry

Photos from last day with Solowow off the road ;)

The girl on picture 4 is Marlene Engan from Norway. She drove the SM-part of the rally in a Ford Fiesta ST. Entrynumber 172

Her mother in the background
15th February 2010, 19:14
Mirek

Quote:

Originally Posted by bennizw

My pictures from the event:

http://www.rallysweden.com/wrc/?page_id=807

Great job, Ben!
15th February 2010, 19:22
Iskald

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tomi

Whats the fuss, it's the same for all drivers that are not registered, it's nothing new.

I hear you say that. And you accept it. I`m not, because its "pay journalism". And you just have to wonder what other things they are not reporting about.
15th February 2010, 19:22
bennizw

Thanks Prorally and Mirek :)
15th February 2010, 19:31
Tomi

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iskald

I hear you say that. And you accept it. I`m not, because its "pay journalism". And you just have to wonder what other things they are not reporting about.

Not really, pay journalism would be if they only mention Mikkelsen and leave the rest of the unregistred without mention.
More fair if want a change would be to want it for everyone not just 1 guy.
15th February 2010, 19:36
Mirek

Since the registration is not free (very expensive in fact) I can understand wrc.com mentioning registered drivers only.
15th February 2010, 19:39
Tomi

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Mirek Fric [Cze

]Since the registration is not free (very expensive in fact) I can understand wrc.com mentioning registered drivers only.

And also unregistered drivers, I guess dont count in the championship either.
15th February 2010, 19:47
bluuford

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iskald

You`d rather say, Mikkelsen does not exist...Anyway not on wrc.com.

PG got the Star of the rally award, and deservedly so. But Andreas Mikkelsens drive was no less impressive. He went off on SS2 and lost 15-20 secs. Then had a puncture on SS3 losing him 31 seconds towards PG. After day1 Andreas Mikkelsen was 1 min. 12 secs. behind PG. At the finish the distance was 25 secs. PG had the possibility to avoid taking maximum risk on saturday and sunday, but he couldn`t afford to go cruising.

I wish them both good luck for the rest of the season, and it would have been great to have a straight fight between them through a whole season. Regrettably I`m not at all sure if PG gets a proper chance. He is a great bloke and driver, but so far hasn`t got the support around him to bring him further. Andreas Mikkelsen however, has a proper management and people around him willing to invest what it takes to get him to the top.

Dont be so mad! spectators still saw him and enjoyed his driving. Who cares about those news on WRC.com? who reads them? we! We know what he does :-) It is the same everywhere. IRC, WRC where ever. Was it IRC Kenya when Rautenbach won it but he was not registered and no one mentioned him?
It does not change anything when they mention him on wrc.com news, he is still fast and everybody who need to know that, they know that. Just the rules for this championship are like that and official web-page for this championship should broadcast their championship results and news. They are even so good that on the results table they are still showing all results. Many championships are not doing it, including IRC.

Hey, when they say that Mikkelsen was actually second place and Tuohino third then we have many questions form Eaves Fan kind of members, why he cannot get the points and etc. My head is already filled with other questions.. please no more :-)
15th February 2010, 19:54
Mirek

Short video of last leg: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Izj8ay0E98Q&feature=sub
15th February 2010, 20:37
dimviii

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Mirek Fric [Cze

]Short video of last leg: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Izj8ay0E98Q&feature=sub

thats rally porn :D
15th February 2010, 20:46
jbmarcus21

Marcus Grönholm pics http://bit.ly/bktWQ1
15th February 2010, 21:03
jbmarcus21

and RTBF video Sweden Rally : http://bit.ly/4KBkQ9
15th February 2010, 21:16
ExTaxi

Back from a wonderful WRC event in Sweden. Lots of snow!

Some pictures, you can see the rest on my website

http://www.autopics.nl/fotos/rallys/...0/IMG_5391.JPG

http://www.autopics.nl/fotos/rallys/...0/IMG_5409.JPG

http://www.autopics.nl/fotos/rallys/...0/IMG_5755.JPG

http://www.autopics.nl/fotos/rallys/...0/IMG_6103.JPG

http://www.autopics.nl/fotos/rallys/...0/IMG_6086.JPG
15th February 2010, 21:18
PLuto

Video from last day of Rally Sweden by Nedbis and photos from last day of Rally Sweden by Miroslav Knedla

http://www.autosport.cz/img/clanky/b...4ba3ebf3d4.jpg
15th February 2010, 21:31
Pascal 07

My pictures :

http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimag...57-A.jpg1..jpg
http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimag...DSC_9183-A.jpg
http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimag...9/DSC_9481.jpg
http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimag...DSC_9099-A.jpg
http://motors-photos.com
15th February 2010, 21:50
Langdale Forest

Lots of brilliant photos from ExTaxi, keep it up! :)
15th February 2010, 22:01
peg306

My pictures from Rally Sweden Friday to Sunday and also the swedish championship.
http://www.pixbox.se/usr_show_id1871...e0_order1.html
15th February 2010, 22:21
Ghostwalker

great photos all of you :)
16th February 2010, 02:30
Hipo1990

http://2010sweday1.rallybel.be/#464
http://2010sweday2.rallybel.be/#466
http://2010sweday3.rallybel.be/#466

photos day 1,2,3
16th February 2010, 04:12
WRCfan

Loving all these photos! Nice work there guys!
16th February 2010, 05:38
6789

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRCfan

Loving all these photos! Nice work there guys!

+1

Looks like everyone had a wonderful time in Sweden,
16th February 2010, 06:08
Brother John

Like usually I had much fun with the older forum rally freaks in Sweden! :p
Thanks for the nice weekend, PuddleJumper, Pino, J4MIE, Don Jippo and Timmo. ;)
Hope to see you back boys in Finland.

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