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2nd December 2009, 11:14
Barreis

Why ford when citroen is the winner..
2nd December 2009, 11:19
Josti

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Originally Posted by anthonyvop

Low point?
TV ratings are up. And TV is the MOST IMPORTANT measurement of the popularity of the sport.

The only issue I would consider low is the lack or manufacturer involvement which has nothing to do with the sport and everything to do with the state of the world wide auto industry.

The championship was in poor state already 2 or 3 years ago, before the economic downturn. The writing was on the wall already 5 or more years ago.

And, I don't think TV is the most important measurement of the sports popularity, especially when we're talking about rallying.
2nd December 2009, 12:56
Halvis

Just heard an interview with Petter on Norwegian radio, he said that he has travelled extensivly the last month to get the deals with sponsors that is needed - and that it was going into the final fase. On the car issue, he said that he was still undecided between Ford and Citroen, but it was leaning towards one of them. Wouldn't say witch one, though...

And to all those who is making fun of Petters efforts to participate in WRC, I don't think there is anyone in the history of rallying that has worked so hard to get a competetive car - please give the man some credit!
2nd December 2009, 13:02
Simmi

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Originally Posted by Barreis

Why ford when citroen is the winner..

It all depends on the support and the terms of the overall package. You might take the fractionally slower Ford if it meant getting the full semi-works treatment from M-Sport. If he takes a C4 maybe he would have to go it alone with less support similar to this year.

It's all about value for money.
2nd December 2009, 13:35
MJW

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Originally Posted by Barreis

Why ford when citroen is the winner..

Ther is very little to chose between Focus and C4 - I guess this decision will be based on money, and support and commitment. I still think that anyone going into Loeb's Citroen team will have less of a chance than anyone did in Ferrair against Scumacher and Hamilton in a McLaren.
2nd December 2009, 13:51
L5->R5/CR

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Originally Posted by Simmi

It all depends on the support and the terms of the overall package. You might take the fractionally slower Ford if it meant getting the full semi-works treatment from M-Sport. If he takes a C4 maybe he would have to go it alone with less support similar to this year.

It's all about value for money.

Don't forget that Red Bull seems keen to get Kimi in a C4, if that happens, Citroen Sport's interest/ability to help Petter, might not be what it would be otherwise...
2nd December 2009, 14:07
Tomi

its the buyers market, actually any driver who has the money can get a car, and with some more money tests aswell.
2nd December 2009, 16:18
Rallyper

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Originally Posted by Simmi

I don't see how the sport changing has anything to do with Petter.

Rallying is in the situation that is due to the economic downturn and the championship being guided off course and at a low point.

If there were a few more manu's and a drivers market then Petter would be getting a paid drive. x number of good drivers into 4 works seats doesn't go.

So you pay and drive or you don't pay and dont drive. So I don't see how anyone can criticise Petter for raising a budget and going rallying. Is he supposed to just pull out and retire because the sport he loves is a shadow of its former self? If he can't get into one of the 4 works seats should he not go rallying?

As for how he raises his money, and whether he runs a private or semi-works car doesn't matter either. It's just about what is the best value and performance for the money. He might not win but he puts himself in the mix. He gets to feel the burn of competition. So what's the problem? Who is he hurting?

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2nd December 2009, 16:47
Lousada

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Originally Posted by MJW

Ther is very little to chose between Focus and C4 - I guess this decision will be based on money, and support and commitment. I still think that anyone going into Loeb's Citroen team will have less of a chance than anyone did in Ferrair against Scumacher and Hamilton in a McLaren.

Excuses :rolleyes: Nobody has a chance against Loeb because nobody is actually better than Loeb. If he drives a Ford and can't beat Loeb it's because the Ford is poor, if he drives a Citroen and can't beat Loeb it's because of poor support, blah blah.
By the way, Wilson himself said that Hirvonen will be the unchallenged number one at Ford.
2nd December 2009, 17:12
Buzz Lightyear

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Originally Posted by Tomi

its the buyers market, actually any driver who has the money can get a car, and with some more money tests aswell.

Even Latvala..

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