What will the Solberg Brothers do in 09 ?

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15th January 2009, 18:26
Daniel

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Originally Posted by swordsman

I barely dare, but on this topic I can't stop myself from posting a link to a blog post on EXACTLY that subject. It's a Citroen habit, I'm afraid: http://www.maxattack.net/2009/01/pet...wrc-in-norway/

Why do you insist on posting a link to your bog with rumours that Petter has already says are false himself? I don't want to do a Tom206WRC but I'm going to use the " :mad: " smiley......

:mad:

Fair enough if you're posting news but stop promoting your site, posting stuff that's already been posted or stuff that has been proven to be false at this point in time! It's ****ing annoying....
15th January 2009, 19:36
jens

I have no doubts in Petter. Besides Loeb he is the only current driver, who has proved himself to be a genuine top driver, having also won a title. And what is with all that talk he is "past his prime"? Well, he is similarly aged as Loeb, who is continually at the top. Grönholm fought for the title at the age of 39, Auriol and Sainz managed it in their 40's. Etc. Bottom line is, Petter has proven to be a top driver and his days are far from being numbered. Don't see any reason, why should Malcolm hesitate. If there is anyone, who could realistically challenge Loeb for the title, then Solberg is the best bet.
15th January 2009, 19:43
Iskald

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Originally Posted by G249XDP

If its money worries Petter has, he could always do a Guy Willks and sell shares of himself to pay for a WRC drive!

Great suggestion! "Scrooge" Solberg will like that...
15th January 2009, 19:48
Iskald

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Originally Posted by Daniel

Why do you insist on posting a link to your bog with rumours that Petter has already says are false himself? I don't want to do a Tom206WRC but I'm going to use the " :mad: " smiley......

:mad:

Fair enough if you're posting news but stop promoting your site, posting stuff that's already been posted or stuff that has been proven to be false at this point in time! It's ****ing annoying....

Are you a moderator or forum sheriff or whatever? Whats next, banning swordsman?
15th January 2009, 19:55
urabus-denoS2000

Guys,you are saying that "if Petter would get a proper C4 he would win rallys and be champion!!!!" ,you cant know that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Personally I think he "lost it",although I would love to be proven wrong,I am a fan of him and his character :D
I think that specially since Atko outpaced him last year (they were close in pace,but Atko was way more reliable)

He spent 3 years in an uncompetitive car,but this is a world-class sport with world-class drivers and billions of euros and pounds in it.If you get even one step behind,you have a very hard path to make one step forwards

Just be patient and we will all see the best possible criteria of whether he lost it or he still has it : Stage times
15th January 2009, 19:55
Daniel

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Originally Posted by Iskald

Are you a moderator or forum sheriff or whatever? Whats next, banning swordsman?

So we should just stand idly by while people choke the forum with advertisements for their sites and spamming? :)
15th January 2009, 20:16
Halvis

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Originally Posted by Finni

Wilson has nothing to loose. If Petter is not so fast what's the problem? In any case he is faster than other paying privateers. I wonder how Petter's presence could prevent Hirvonen or Latvala to beat Loeb.

I guess that the only reason why Wilson wouldn't offer Petter the best possible car is related to his egoistical tendencies, in other words irrational bias to show or believe that his "chosen ones" have been the best possible choise. Overally Malcolm gives impression of smart person but in ego-related issues he might be little stubborn (as the case of his son Matthew shows)

In rallies like Ireland or Monte Carlo Atkinson used to be faster than Petter with last Impreza. In my view Atkinson could realistically beat Sordo in Ireland but because he has had only one test-day in the car it's probably too difficult task.

How fast Petter really is? Some people here seems to think that Petter has lost his touch. I rather see that Petter's little regression during last year was related to his mental problems and unconfidende with the car. When the new car came in it seemed to me that Petter was generally ahead of Atkinson. In my view there is every reason to believe that Atkinson is as fast driver as Latvala and Hirvonen. The impression that Petter has lost totally his touch is just illusion that is created by Subaru's poor performances. Obviously last year Petter was not at the level he was in 2004 (the fastest driver on gravel). But I guess that with competitive car Petter is likely to recover from his slight regression.

A very thorough and good analysis - in which I mostly agree. Thumbs up!
15th January 2009, 20:24
Halvis

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Originally Posted by urabus-denoS2000

Guys,you are saying that "if Petter would get a proper C4 he would win rallys and be champion!!!!" ,you cant know that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Personally I think he "lost it",although I would love to be proven wrong,I am a fan of him and his character :D
I think that specially since Atko outpaced him last year (they were close in pace,but Atko was way more reliable)

He spent 3 years in an uncompetitive car,but this is a world-class sport with world-class drivers and billions of euros and pounds in it.If you get even one step behind,you have a very hard path to make one step forwards

Just be patient and we will all see the best possible criteria of whether he lost it or he still has it : Stage times

I don't think anyone has stated that if only a C4 he will be champion...

I also think you're way off by saying that Atko outpaced Petter, without going through all the rallies counting fastest times, I'm pretty sure that when there wasn't any technical problems, Petter was mostly faster than Atko. Not by much, but still.

What I agree completely, is that I wish Petter a competetive car - so that he has he chance to show that he hasn't lost it!
15th January 2009, 20:29
urabus-denoS2000

I really hope he gets a competitve car and the stage times will show us.

Off topic:How old is Atko?
15th January 2009, 20:30
Daniel

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Originally Posted by urabus-denoS2000

I really hope he gets a competitve car and the stage times will show us.

Off topic:How old is Atko?

30 later this year.

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