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un-****ing-believable!! How the hell can the FIA put organisers in such a situation with the sport as it is? Serioulsy what the hell are they on in Paris?!Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
I can only think its their way of losing a few events so they can add their new ones, such as Brazil.
So what is wrong with the event organisers providing their own tracking systemQuote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
What is wrong with the host country TV services providing the footage for international distribution
The same what its wrong with competitors providing their own fuel and tyre$$$$Quote:
Originally Posted by Carlo
I guess it's all a matter of consistency.Quote:
Originally Posted by Carlo
don't get me wrong, this is turning in to a total shambles, but without a consistent timing and tracking solution, then things like live timing for web sites or apps I guess would not be possible.
And the potential for international distribution of TV would disappear because what TV station would pay money for content that is delivered in a different way with a different provider for each event.
It's all has the potential for the destruction of the series as it is now known.
Not more bad news.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
Which events were they referring to?
This is silly, the event organisers having to pay out even more money for this. Whats worse is the FIA dont seem to be very open to negotiations, they dont seem to give a toss.
Any news about next years rally GB? I guess this news and the move from Wales is all linked? I thought Mouton and co wanted to move the event to bring RAC type of stages back, I diddnt realise they were thinking of moving through no choice of their own!
Mikko Hirvonen in big testing accident
Mikko Hirvonen in big testing accident
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http://media.speedcafe.com/wp-conten...sh-344x224.jpgMikko Hirvonen has walked away from a big testing crash
Citroen factory driver Mikko Hirvonen and co-driver Jarmo Lehtinen have been involved in a high-speed rally testing accident in Italy.
The crash was caught on video with eyewitnesses just metres away from the DS3 WRC when it clipped a bank and rolled into a surrounding paddock in Tuscany.
Hirvoenen, who sits second in the championship behind team-mate Sebastien Loeb, was taken to hospital along with Lehtinen for tests but both have been given the all-clear.
The test was part of preparations for the upcoming Rally New Zealand and occurred just after lunch. Due to restrictions on testing for the long-haul rallies, only a pre-event shakedown is permitted on events such as New Zealand and Argentina.
“Mikko rolled a lot of times, the accident was high-speed,” said a Citroen spokesperson.
“The most important thing is that Mikko and Jarmo are both OK. They are back at the hotel tonight. The test is finished.”
Loeb completed his one-day test yesterday.
Rally New Zealand gets underway from Auckland on 21 June.
Crash Hirvonen test Asciano Toscana 2012.mov - YouTube
glad they are okay!!
That cameraman followed up nicely....well done considering the load of **** in his draws. Glad everyone is okey, that had bad news written all over it.
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I wonder if Kenneth Eriksson and Alister McRae will be involved in the development of this car? ;)