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Here's an update on my friend photo gallery, take a look: ADAC Rallye Deutschland 2013
So, finally on the 3rd day Rally Germany began! We did 3 stages, similar to our last year's plan with Mittelmosel 2 and 2 and Grafschaft 2. Marshalls seemed to be more strict this year when compared to last. The wall we stood a year ago was an absolute no-go now, so I settled for a long view over the hairpins in the vineyards. Then Tom sent me the message on Ogier's misfortune, and all things went crazy since then for a moment. It looked liked Latvala was missing too, but soon we had both Polos in sight. At our point Latvala only a few seconds behind Ogier. With Ogier out of the picture, it must be said Latvala and Neuville are in the league of their own. The game is clear in my opionion, Latvala is in defence mode whereas Neuville must attack. Neuvillle did that for the first 4 stages, but luckily Latvala bounced back on the last two stages. I can tell Panzerplatte will decide. Other drivers just aren't there quite yet. If compared to Finland, the top is now only two drivers whereas in Finland it was 4-5 drivers throughout the event. For our last stop we did Grafschaft 2 near the finish, a bump into downhill hairpin right. Top drivers took it easy, but it was spectacular nevertheless. Novikov, Kubica and Evans made a difference there. Also, for a Finn, a different place to spectate a rally as we could see long view of the previous stage Moselland in the distance. Something unheard for us back at home.
Tomorrow we'll settle for three stages if it doesn't pour. It should be great battle in front!
