2008 Acropolis Rally - official thread

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30th May 2008, 13:00
jonkka

Could be
30th May 2008, 13:03
JCarlosPP

I´m surprise by the pace of Matthew Wilson... nice!
30th May 2008, 13:07
Halvis

Henning is doing quite well today, nice to see him up there again.
30th May 2008, 13:17
Mirek

Stunning time from Aigner now. His car is obviusly repaired :)
30th May 2008, 13:17
Gard

Quote:

Originally Posted by rp

It seems that you did not followed Portugal. There were driving also the fastest group N drivers in the world. Hänninen and Aigner without the doubt and also Araujo and Sousa. Hänninen scored only two times special stage´s top six time and who is now leading the gr. N in Greece...

Sorry for the offtopics here.
No IRC and s2000 is of no interest to me. 4wd non turbo is the most stupid thing ever :burn:
30th May 2008, 13:17
Viking

I guess we will see it now if Loeb will push hard or try and adjust himself for 2nd or 3rd on the road tomorrow.
30th May 2008, 13:22
Mirek

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gard

4wd non turbo is the most stupid thing ever :burn:

No, the most stupid thing of all times is restrictor because that is what makes cars incredibly boring to hear :o
30th May 2008, 13:26
jonkka

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Mirek Fric [Cze

]No, the most stupid thing of all times is restrictor because that is what makes cars incredibly boring to hear :o

It's probably the best technical regulation FI(S)A has ever devised. Simple and easy way to control power outputs.
30th May 2008, 13:27
jonkka

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viking

I guess we will see it now if Loeb will push hard or try and adjust himself for 2nd or 3rd on the road tomorrow.

There's one more proper stage after this to do that...
30th May 2008, 13:28
Fiorio

what happened a.araujo +1:57.9?
30th May 2008, 13:28
Viking

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonkka

There's one more proper stage after this to do that...

Yes but if he will push hard he will do it now.
30th May 2008, 13:34
jonkka

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viking

Yes but if he will push hard he will do it now.

I think he'll push hard enough at any rate and slow down towards the end of the final stage, if that's his inclination.
30th May 2008, 13:34
jonkka

The only slow there now is Mikko... :eek:
30th May 2008, 13:39
MikeD

Damn, that's a killer time from Loeb.
30th May 2008, 13:43
MikeD

I can't believe that they are actually discussing hair colour on WRR :rolleyes:
30th May 2008, 13:47
jonkka

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeD

I can't believe that they are actually discussing hair colour on WRR :rolleyes:

Having sometime tuned to WRR, I find that much more plausible than if they'd discuss WRC.
30th May 2008, 13:57
AndyRAC

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonkka

Having sometime tuned to WRR, I find that much more plausible than if they'd discuss WRC.

The sooner they are replaced by proper journalists who know what they're talking about the better. I'd never heard of these clowns before - what previous experience have they got? Where did they come from?
30th May 2008, 13:59
jonkka

I wouldn't be that harsh, they just try to be like other radio hosts on air these days. Which means brainless jabbering and I choose not to listen to that.
30th May 2008, 14:01
Finni

Hah, I bet that Chris and Petter would be more near to leader with old Subie. I am surprised if that new **** will ever win a rally.. They really need to find out some serious factors that are preventing them.

I seems equally that new group N car is not at all faster than the old one. There might be some fundamental issues with the basic structure of that car. Nice.
30th May 2008, 14:09
gloomyDAY

Anyone else concerned over JML's puncture?

I've always questioned Pirelli's quality control.
30th May 2008, 14:13
wrc_flipper

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyRAC

The sooner they are replaced by proper journalists who know what they're talking about the better. I'd never heard of these clowns before - what previous experience have they got? Where did they come from?

do you know something we don't?!
Changes are a-coming!
30th May 2008, 14:19
AndyRAC

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrc_flipper

do you know something we don't?!
Changes are a-coming!

No, just wishful thinking!!
Globecast Rally Radio who did Rally GB were far better - and had Mark James!!
30th May 2008, 14:28
wrc_flipper

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyRAC

No, just wishful thinking!!
Globecast Rally Radio who did Rally GB were far better - and had Mark James!!

Globecast / http://www.0157.org/ tend to do the UK/US and Lemans motorsports along with Crufts. Think they had they money to do The Wales FM each year and not rally bothered with the rest of the season.Crash.net seems to be doing more WRC items.

Something going to be announced this weekend for WRR - the company behind it (used to be The Broadcasting Company) has changed,
30th May 2008, 14:29
Mirek

What happened to Ketomaa?
30th May 2008, 14:35
bluuford

Quote:

Originally Posted by John V

Cumulative limit for lateness should be 15 minutes per Leg, if theres no change compare to past years. To be over this limit means exclusion normally, but I'm not sure what the SupeRally rules for WRC events.

I read the regulations again. The cars that are excluded as a result of OTL are allowed to restart on the next Day. There wasn't anything about cumulative lateness there was written that maximum lateness between to TC is 15 minutes.
30th May 2008, 14:44
GigiGalliNo1

Gigi out? ! :(
30th May 2008, 14:50
White Sauron

Quote:

Originally Posted by GigiGalliNo1

Gigi out? ! :(

stage 2
30th May 2008, 14:51
AndyRAC

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrc_flipper

Globecast / http://www.0157.org/ tend to do the UK/US and Lemans motorsports along with Crufts. Think they had they money to do The Wales FM each year and not rally bothered with the rest of the season.Crash.net seems to be doing more WRC items.

Something going to be announced this weekend for WRR - the company behind it (used to be The Broadcasting Company) has changed,

Yeah, their coverage of Sportscars is great AMLS, LMS, and the weekend just gone the Nurburgring 24 Hours. Would be good if they could get a sponsor and cover the WRC instead of the current lot. Saying that, I suppose any coverage is better than nothing - we must be grateful for small mercies.
30th May 2008, 14:55
jonkka

Games begin...
30th May 2008, 14:55
Koppomsbo

the splits arent working that great or..
30th May 2008, 14:55
Tom206wrc

Wow !!! Sandell 4th of PWRC after SS5 !!! :)
30th May 2008, 15:03
Tom206wrc

Sordo behind Latvala after SS6...maybe strategy to let drivers sweep for him tomorrow ??? :D
30th May 2008, 15:06
jonkka

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom206wrc

Sordo behind Latvala after SS6...maybe strategy to let drivers sweep for him tomorrow ??? :D

Rather, Loeb and Latvala are now next to each others so JML doesn't benefit from Sordo's sweeping. Predictable move from Citroen.
30th May 2008, 15:19
jonkka

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCarlosPP

I´m surprise by the pace of Matthew Wilson... nice!

He has a secret to it:

Matthew WILSON (GB) - SS 4 - JUMP START
30th May 2008, 15:52
Tom206wrc

What happened to Hänninen on SS6 ??? :confused:
30th May 2008, 16:09
John V

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluuford

I read the regulations again. The cars that are excluded as a result of OTL are allowed to restart on the next Day. There wasn't anything about cumulative lateness there was written that maximum lateness between to TC is 15 minutes.

So, here it comes: 18.8.1 Any lateness exceeding 15 minutes on the target time between two time controls, or a lateness exceeding 30 minutes at the end of each section and/or Day of the rally, or a total lateness for the whole of the rally of more than 60 minutes will result in the competitor concerned being excluded by the clerk of the course. The crew may nevertheless re-start the rally under the provisions specified in the relevant Championship sporting regulations, if applicable. In calculating such exclusion, the actual time and not the penalty time (10 seconds per minute) applies.
30th May 2008, 16:29
KKS

+46.7 at SS7 for Mikko? or time bug?
30th May 2008, 16:32
Mk2_Escort_RS

Quote:

Originally Posted by KKS

+46.7 at SS7 for Mikko? or time bug?

I sure hope so.....
30th May 2008, 16:34
KKS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mk2_Escort_RS

I sure hope so.....

hope for bug or so its true +46 sec? :D
30th May 2008, 16:36
KKS

What wrong with Ford drivers?
Latvala +1:06.1

Maybe this strategy for "Ford win all SS Day2"

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