I guess not, they seem to be clouded in mystery for some time, Henning was supposed to race in Greece (I think) but don't know what happened. Wilson also was supposed to be back by now. Strange.Quote:
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I guess not, they seem to be clouded in mystery for some time, Henning was supposed to race in Greece (I think) but don't know what happened. Wilson also was supposed to be back by now. Strange.Quote:
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lets hope they stay where they are now...Quote:
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Isn't Henning on the entry list?
he was in acropolis as well...Quote:
Originally Posted by Hartusvuori
Maybe everything Matthew does, includes a five year plan? So, start really waiting 2017. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by rjbetty
I think the fairytale/joke (depending on point of view) lasted too much and began to annoy even those who had some remote hope of him becoming a rally driver with a future...maybe if he had a different approach in his career he could be more likable....his last name sure did not help in that sector, neither his dads job did.
If he was just another young kid with a dream and started modest without those comparisons to Mcrae and Burns he could at least achieve to avoid the verbal abuse, because there are many kids like him who just test themselves and once they realise they do not belong in the WRC (or the WRC ousts them) they just depart and then they become just food for those nerdy freaks who dig too deep into the WRC championship to find every useless driver ever competed since 1656 B.C
I really doubt any serious person will miss Wilson... and for those that want more WRC tourists in the top leaugue, with the current format/rules of the championship i think they get them.
I always supported him as though he wasn't hugely on the pace, he kicked it up significantly each year, and as long as he was going in the right direction, I was happy. It was only a concern when he seemed to actually get slower from 2010 onwards... To be 18 minutes off the win in Monte Carlo was disappointing to say the least. There were times I got a little frustrated, especially when he seemed to be very content to finish 40sec down in a stage in years 4-5-6 etc cos it looked to me like a lack of hunger...
I thought his Finland performance last year was reasonable. Easily the fastest he had been yet, so maybe some progress was still being made.
(see how I brought the topic back to Rally Finland? :) )
I sometimes wondered if he would have been better if he'd had a bit more support from people! I felt guilty on the few occassions I gave in to impatience and attacked him... But I think maybe the biggest thing was seemingly NEVER being allowed to make a mistake or dad would be cross. It seems to me that mistakes have to be made in order to learn and be fast. Doesn't mean you have to be all Jani Paasonen about it though :P
Henning Solberg, yes, looks like all he wanted from WRC is to enjoy himself, and he did. Matt Wilson... I really don't what his agenda is, and I don't want to judge anybody, but with all these years in WRC he should have some progress. I mean, what is stopping him? Everything is setup to him, he don't have the problems of most of the young drivers - to find a sponsor and a good team, struggling over the years again and again with these. May be he is bored to be in the second Ford team?
uuu, that might be little harsh.
I spoke to Ilka in NZ and she said that she was running in Finland with Henning.
disclaimer follows.........
I do realise that things change and I also know that I shouldn't believe everything that I'm told! Everyone satisfied? ;) :p :D
I personally would if Ford gets 1-2, but probably that's too much :D
The Rally Guide 2 is published but the maps pdf is password protedted.
Competitors - Neste Oil Rally Finland
Have someone the maps?
HereQuote:
Originally Posted by Salist
Neste Oil Rally Finland | Finland | Rally-Maps.com
Thanks a lot!
I agree with what you said about Henning. He was a charming guy and I miss seeing him around the WRC. About Wilson;I felt that Kris or Guy (or someone else from the British Isles who showed potential & speed, if being British was the criteria for Matt's drive) should have had the drive. Matt Wilson had a awesome opportunity with Stobart and he did not get the results to merit further investment. Perhaps I am being a bit harsh as well...Quote:
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I've heard that two new names is going to show up in entry list soon...
Instead of who?
Nobody, only draft entrylist is out, so 2 new names comingQuote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
S and S
I believe
Both with Mini?Quote:
Originally Posted by pantealex
Why this hush-hush about names?Quote:
Originally Posted by pantealex
I heard only first letterQuote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
Salo and Sordo??? :D
Just went into this and out of curiosity looked at the tyre order form - seems competitors only get to LEASE the tyres i.e. have to hand the used ones back at the end and for the privilege pay €315 plus VAT per tyre for the Michelins (or only €180 for the D-Macks). I thought my gravel tyres were expensive but never realised that WRC competitors were paying this amount for them. Do the works teams get a discount?Quote:
Originally Posted by Salist
or Sandell? ;)
Sandell perhaps... Or a long shot, Kristian Sohlberg.
S and S? Naturally it is C. Sainz (celebrating 50th birthday) and T. Salonen (60 last year). No? ...
Ketomaa is one of most talented guys at the moment here, too bad hes chosen wrong paths during years. Crappy chinese team and DMACK now. Rantanen is just average talent with enthusiastic team around him, Lindroos is fast and poor who had golden opportunity in NORF last year.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
Now you are getting true champion back when Sebastian Lindholm returns... And Juha Salo as multiple champion gets his chance with Proton. Though hes never been succesful in longer international rallyes. Hope these two WRC rounds will make an exception for him.
Lets give Lappi some time to see if he really can make it to the top. I believe he will.
Nobre is just having fun time in WRC, why wouldnt he cause he can afford it? Even he has been learning about driving during hes program. Its unfortunate that everyone aint supertalents with millions on their pockets to create career. Not every orange kicker become Pele. Rallying has always been hobby for rich people and let it be like that. That is their way to support rallying.
I'd also go for Salo and K. Sohlberg.Quote:
Originally Posted by Juha_Koo
Nice to see Lindholm once again, but we have to remember that it's only one rally for fun (50 years in the meter tradition of Finnish champions...). Juha Salo is also past his Peak. Both of these drivers have done many things little differently than others. They have been very successful in Finland but have chosen to make rally career/business in Finland. For some (personal) reasons they have never tried 100% to build international career.Quote:
Originally Posted by Addicted
For some members who are not familiar with Lindholm: He is 8 time Finnish rally champion and has 8 second places. He is also 3 time Finnish rallysprint champion. :)
Ι think Lindholm has a relation with Gronholm?Quote:
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He is Grönholm's cousin.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
Also, please note that in these Mini speculations, Salo in question is former F1 driver MIKA Salo, not 7-times Finnish champion JUHA Salo, as he is 100% committed to his Proton drive.
I´ve heard from a friend (who heard it from another friend etc.) that Riku Tahko will drive WRC Mini on Rally Finland.. But this information is somewhat not so reliable (at this time atleast)..
Confirmed by latest entry list: http://www.nesteoilrallyfinland.fi/a...5-38-31253.pdfQuote:
Originally Posted by Tinke1979
No Mika Salo though...
EDIT: There is one addition, Joonas Lindroos with Citroën C2 R2.
and Riku Tahko with MINIQuote:
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Nice :) I sure hope that Riku will make some good stage times!
Which double "S" entries you meant?
Yes, like I said the latest entry list confirmed what Tinke1979 reported earlier. Tahko was already entered in S2000, he just changed car to WRC Mini. Only addition to the original list is Lindroos, who was not included at all before.Quote:
Originally Posted by pantealex
EDIT: Also, Craig Breen's co-driver has been updated to Kris Meeke's usual co-driver Paul Nagle. Looks like Breen might start after all - I really hope so and wish all the best to this crew!
Can someone how much will be the parking fee near the spacial stages? Thanks.
usually between 2-5€, sometimes nothing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Salist
pantealex: Many thanks!
No NORF for M. Salo apparently.
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