[WRC] News & rumours (part II)

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4th December 2011, 13:55
Hartusvuori

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Originally Posted by Rallyper

Why wouldn´t they start testing the Polo in for example NORF? To be well prepared for the rallies in 2013 it would mean good to the whole organisation to know where they stand in the middle of season 2012.

If I had to bet, I'd put my money on the one after NORF. Rally Germany seems far more obvious choice, if they make their debut in 2012.
4th December 2011, 13:57
Barreis

Impossible.
4th December 2011, 14:24
gtimad73

Rally Germany would be my bet to. it makes sence
4th December 2011, 18:52
Gard

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barreis

Impossible.

VW has signaled 5-6 starts for 2012.
4th December 2011, 20:28
Rallyper

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gard

VW has signaled 5-6 starts for 2012.

So NORF would definitely be one of the choices in my opinion. Anything else would look stupid.
4th December 2011, 21:37
alleskids

Ogier will do all 13 WRC rallies in 2012 with the Volkswagen/Skoda Fabia S2000, also register for SWRC, so why do you talk of 5-6 starts? VW will be around on all WRC rounds with Ogier and some youngsters in the second car. Maybe they will show off their Polo R WRCar in some of the last rallies, my guess is Rally Deutschland, but noting official because the car will not be homologated before 1-1-2013.
4th December 2011, 21:49
N.O.T

i think that they might use the car as Zero car on some events, i do not think they will have an official start.
4th December 2011, 21:58
MJW

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Originally Posted by N.O.T

i think that they might use the car as Zero car on some events, i do not think they will have an official start.

I think I would be surprised if Carlos DIDN'T drive Polo R wrc is Germany as zero car.
4th December 2011, 22:45
VFTS

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Originally Posted by Mirek

Ogier demo drive with Polo WRC (some donuts etc.): ROC 2011 Düsseldorf Nations Cup Ogier show with Polo R WRC - YouTube

The Demo/Proto Polo they uses in testing is still a Fabia.
4th December 2011, 22:46
Gard

Quote:

Originally Posted by alleskids

Ogier will do all 13 WRC rallies in 2012 with the Volkswagen/Skoda Fabia S2000, also register for SWRC, so why do you talk of 5-6 starts? VW will be around on all WRC rounds with Ogier and some youngsters in the second car. Maybe they will show off their Polo R WRCar in some of the last rallies, my guess is Rally Deutschland, but noting official because the car will not be homologated before 1-1-2013.

5-6 starts with the Polo, was the signal from VW, when they signed Mikkelsen. But maybe things changed a bit, after signing Ogier.

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