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2nd January 2010, 23:26
Ghostwalker

Quote:

Originally Posted by Salist

... and Q8 gas stations. :)

they are called OKQ8 nowdays ;)
3rd January 2010, 10:02
Salist

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostwalker

they are called OKQ8 nowdays ;)

Sorry...I didn't know. :(
5th January 2010, 16:46
tibbs

Hi Lads,
Myself and a few blokes are heading over for the rally this year. We're flying into Skavsta and flying home from Arlanda, would we be better off getting the train or what would the drive up and down be like?

Thanks!
5th January 2010, 16:54
Barreis

http://www.rallysweden.com/wrc/en/?page_id=63
5th January 2010, 17:08
Viktory

Quote:

Originally Posted by tibbs

Hi Lads,
Myself and a few blokes are heading over for the rally this year. We're flying into Skavsta and flying home from Arlanda, would we be better off getting the train or what would the drive up and down be like?

Thanks!

Without a car the easiest way to get from Skavsta to Karlstad is getting the bus from the airport to stockholm and then a train from stockholm to karlstad (need to check your flight times as latest train from stockholm is 19.15 if I think) alternatively get bus from stockholm. Flying back will be easier as you can just get train to stockholm then jump on the Arlanda express train. Of course, a car would be more convenient. The drive to arlanda is fine as it's pretty much big roads all the way. From skavsta you'll be driving on a few smaller roads at first, though they will be cleared of snow (if there is any, fingers crossed). Just look out for wildlife, especially at night, because from personal experience, I have had more encounters there than anywhere else (route 52, nearer the airport, if I recall correctly). Anyways, if you're driving during the rally, the drive to/from airports won't be a problem.
5th January 2010, 20:46
Iskald

Quote:

Originally Posted by tibbs

Hi Lads,
Myself and a few blokes are heading over for the rally this year. We're flying into Skavsta and flying home from Arlanda, would we be better off getting the train or what would the drive up and down be like?

Thanks!

Unless you`re planning to just stay inside some bars in Karlstad concentrating on partying (some friends of mine do that regularly, but see no rally cars...), you won`t be doing much spectating without a car.
5th January 2010, 21:04
Ghostwalker

Quote:

Originally Posted by tibbs

Hi Lads,
Myself and a few blokes are heading over for the rally this year. We're flying into Skavsta and flying home from Arlanda, would we be better off getting the train or what would the drive up and down be like?

Thanks!

car vs. train depends how comfortable you are with
driving in Sweden with winter conditions (hopefully).

Its a quite long drive (300km från Nyköping/Skavsta / 400km from Stockholm/Arlanda) to Hagfors (around 80km less to Karlstad).

As Viktory says the roads are usually well plowed but there is always a chance/risk that it will be snowing while (or maybe just a few hours prior) you drive and then the roads might not be plowed.

Also as Iskald points out without a car you are pretty much stranded
but i guess that it might be possible to rent a car in Karlstad if
you book in early in advance (time wise).
5th January 2010, 21:46
bennizw

I'm ready for the event, working as official photographer! It's going to be a cracker ;)
6th January 2010, 00:12
MartijnS

You did a good job last year in Norway, so you'll be ok I guess ;)
I'm also really looking forward to the rally.
6th January 2010, 06:12
Koppomsbo

Quote:

Originally Posted by bennizw

I'm ready for the event, working as official photographer! It's going to be a cracker ;)

nice :up:
6th January 2010, 11:23
j_R-80

What is the snowconditions now in Karlstad?
6th January 2010, 11:28
swordsman

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Originally Posted by j_R-80

What is the snowconditions now in Karlstad?

Don't know about Karlstad, but in Sthlm we've got plenty of snow and -20. Shouldn't be less in Karlstad... :)
6th January 2010, 11:33
j_R-80

Quote:

Originally Posted by swordsman

Don't know about Karlstad, but in Sthlm we've got plenty of snow and -20. Shouldn't be less in Karlstad... :)

Awesome, so it should be good winter rally.. looking forward to February :)
6th January 2010, 11:34
Koppomsbo

http://www.webbkameror.se/webbkamero...stad_1_640.php
6th January 2010, 11:58
Ghostwalker

Quote:

Originally Posted by swordsman

Don't know about Karlstad, but in Sthlm we've got plenty of snow and -20. Shouldn't be less in Karlstad... :)

I dont know it have fallen allot of snow over the east coast so i think
there is more snow on the east coast then i Karlstad.

However current snow depths:

Branäs in Northern Värmland have 45cm,
Säfsen which is very close to the Fredriksberg Special Stage have 35cm
Sunne, 70km east of Hagfors have 50cm
Valfjället/Åmotfors 130km west of Hagfors have 45cm.
Hovfjället/Torsby 60m northg of Hagfors have 45cm.

Snowdepth map
snow report
6th January 2010, 12:02
swordsman

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostwalker

I dont know it have fallen allot of snow over the east coast so i think
there is more snow on the east coast then i Karlstad.

However current snow depths:

Branäs in Northern Värmland have 45cm,
Säfsen which is very close to the Fredriksberg Special Stage have 35cm
Sunne, 70km east of Hagfors have 50cm
Valfjället/Åmotfors 130km west of Hagfors have 45cm.
Hovfjället/Torsby 60m northg of Hagfors have 45cm.

Snowdepth map
snow report

I would say it's quite the same as in Stockholm then.
6th January 2010, 12:03
Ghostwalker

Quote:

Originally Posted by j_R-80

Awesome, so it should be good winter rally.. looking forward to February :)

shhhh, quiet, dont say anything. we dont want to "jinx" it ;)
6th January 2010, 12:13
Micke_VOC

Entrylist Rally Sweden:
http://www.rallysweden.com/wrc/?page_id=231
6th January 2010, 13:36
tibbs

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iskald

Unless you`re planning to just stay inside some bars in Karlstad concentrating on partying (some friends of mine do that regularly, but see no rally cars...), you won`t be doing much spectating without a car.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostwalker

car vs. train depends how comfortable you are with
driving in Sweden with winter conditions (hopefully).

Its a quite long drive (300km från Nyköping/Skavsta / 400km from Stockholm/Arlanda) to Hagfors (around 80km less to Karlstad).

As Viktory says the roads are usually well plowed but there is always a chance/risk that it will be snowing while (or maybe just a few hours prior) you drive and then the roads might not be plowed.

Also as Iskald points out without a car you are pretty much stranded
but i guess that it might be possible to rent a car in Karlstad if
you book in early in advance (time wise).

Thanks for the info lads, we booked a car for the drive back to Arlanda but we're going to get the train down from Skavsta when we land. Don't fancy driving in snow on the other side of the road at night :eek: It shouldn't be too bad on the way back at least it'll be daytime when we're driving.

Thanks again!
Dermot
6th January 2010, 20:46
amilk

just booked the flight for sweden so I try to collect more and more knowledge about the stages
when was the last time when first day stages were in use (not in 2008 I see)
6th January 2010, 21:19
hari

Quote:

Originally Posted by amilk

when was the last time when first day stages were in use (not in 2008 I see)

SS 2/5 Likenäs was driven in 2007, only some small change at the start this year.

SS 3/6 Viggen is a new stage, i think.

SS 4/7 Torntorp was also driven in 2007.
9th January 2010, 22:38
johnnyp

hi guys, I will arrive to hagfors in friday around 4pm where i can buy day passes?
10th January 2010, 09:18
Ghostwalker

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnnyp

hi guys, I will arrive to hagfors in friday around 4pm where i can buy day passes?

as mentioned earlier you can buy them at various places like gas stations belonging to OKQ8MAP(and statoil i think?) or from the website: http://swedishrally.jetshop.se/
10th January 2010, 15:46
Ghostwalker

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostwalker

as mentioned earlier you can buy them at various places like gas stations belonging to OKQ8MAP(and statoil i think?) or from the website: http://swedishrally.jetshop.se/

The last day to buy tickets from the webshop is January 24th for non-swedish customers and January 31st for Swedish customers.
10th January 2010, 21:02
tibbs

I presume the passes are just for access into the service park etc?
10th January 2010, 22:31
morganmilan

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Originally Posted by hari

According to Rallye Guide 1:
Tuesday 12 January: Closing date for entries
Thursday 14 January: Publication of list of entries accepted by the organizer

So two days to the entry list be closed, and we can only see four names at the official website. it´s clear it´s not updated. :mad: Has anybody any information about provisional entry list?
10th January 2010, 23:07
bluuford

Short conclusions couple of days before the closing date of entries for Sweden. These entries look to be confirmed:
WRC
1. Loeb Citroen
2. Sordo Citroen
3. Hirvonen Ford
4. Latvala Ford
5. Wilson Ford
6. Räikkönen Citroen
7. Ogier Citroen
8. Mjerkenstein Ford
9. Mjerkenstein J Ford
10. Kuipers Ford
11. Kuipers Ford
12. Grönholm Ford
13. Therman Ford

SWRC
1. Tuohino Ford
2. Sousa Ford
3. Prokop Ford
4. Brynildsen Skoda
5. Sandell Skoda
PWRC
1. Andersson Mitsu
2. Araujo Mitsu
3. Czech Team (Semerald?)
4. Linari
5. Frisiero

Other
1. Conon, F. Subaru
2. Boland, E. Mitsu

Very likely will be there but not confirmed:
1. Solberg P. WRC
2. Ostberg, M WRC
3. Mikkelsen, A. SWRC
4. Henning WRC

Also likely:
1. Gröndal

So, 25 confirmed and 4 very likely to be confirmed so far.

No more info unfortunately:-(
10th January 2010, 23:11
morganmilan

Thnx a lot Bluuford :)
10th January 2010, 23:22
tolis

Is it Florian Gonon with the Impreza?
10th January 2010, 23:25
bluuford

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Originally Posted by tolis11

Is it Florian Gonon with the Impreza?

Yes, Sorry, I messed up with C and G . My bad
10th January 2010, 23:29
tolis

No problem,bluuford!!!! Thanks for informing us!!!
11th January 2010, 07:28
Jayjay-Rallye

Al Quassimi, Wilson, P.Solberg should be there!
H.Solberg ??
11th January 2010, 08:02
Langdale Forest

Wilson is not worthy of being the WRC.
11th January 2010, 09:55
Ghostwalker

Quote:

Originally Posted by tibbs

I presume the passes are just for access into the service park etc?

those are day/weekend passes that gives you access to stages & Service park.
11th January 2010, 11:09
pettersolberg29

Mikkelsen has definately entered in a Fiesta S2000.
11th January 2010, 11:21
Mirek

Roman Kresta/Petr Gross - Evo IX
11th January 2010, 11:34
bluuford

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Mirek Fric [Cze

]Roman Kresta/Petr Gross - Evo IX

I must say this is the best news to start a week :-)
Hopefully Flodin gets the budget and some top Estonians register as well :-)
11th January 2010, 14:50
Mirek

Michal Solowow - Peugeot 207 S2000
11th January 2010, 16:55
Viktory

P. Solberg is confirmed now, with a C4

http://www.rallysweden.com/wrc/?page_id=231
11th January 2010, 16:59
Langdale Forest

Let's hope he does well.

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