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5th December 2006, 14:01
[Madeira-Rally]

IRC challenge 2007

Let's star the new thread in the new forum....
5th December 2006, 14:20
ZequeArgentina

I guess this post should be more in WRC than European, as it has rounds out of europe.

I have little information regarding this championship, what is FIA position about it?
5th December 2006, 16:04
Lousada

Perhaps a good idea to start with the calendar?

9-11 March EAK Safari
24-26 May RUS Vyborg
22-24 June B Ypres
2-4 August POR Madeira
24-26 August CZE Barum
27-29 September I San Remo
12-14 October TR Turkey
25-27 October SUI Valais
23-25 November CN China
5th December 2006, 16:23
HaCo

And with possible contenders:

Gilles Panizi - 207
Brian Boufier - 207
Navara - Punto
Basso - Punto

I hope there will be a belgian driver too!
5th December 2006, 16:28
Tom206wrc

Enrique Garcia-Ojeda with the 207 S2000 is 100% sure(from Peugeot-Sport Spain) :D
6th December 2006, 00:09
PLuto

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lousada

Perhaps a good idea to start with the calendar?

9-11 March EAK Safari
24-26 May RUS Vyborg
22-24 June B Ypres
2-4 August POR Madeira
24-26 August CZE Barum
27-29 September I San Remo
12-14 October TR Turkey
25-27 October SUI Valais
23-25 November CN China

But in this calendar there will be changes in dates.
6th December 2006, 11:54
1LM1

Vouilloz dreams about the Peugeot 207 S2000 but I have no idea if he plans to enter the IRC challenge if he can get one.
6th December 2006, 12:02
Simmi

My biggest fear about the IRC is that it will lead to Eurosport dumping the WRC coverage.
6th December 2006, 12:34
1LM1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simmi

My biggest fear about the IRC is that it will lead to Eurosport dumping the WRC coverage.

I am worried about that too. That's a risk.
6th December 2006, 12:35
Jarek Z

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simmi

My biggest fear about the IRC is that it will lead to Eurosport dumping the WRC coverage.

And what is wrong in that? If they can bring something better... why not?
6th December 2006, 12:57
Simmi

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jarek Z

And what is wrong in that? If they can bring something better... why not?

Only better for them because they are backing it. Not better when the WRC coverage is dropping out of more and more national TV schedules. For many people Eurosport is the only place they can watch the WRC.

And thats a very big IF concerning whether its better or not.
6th December 2006, 13:09
animrallye

Skoda - S2000

Official Press release from Skoda :

Quote:

"The history of motorsport activities of the brand Škoda will be continued in the rally sport. Škoda Auto board of directors approved the plan to start the development of the new rally car based on the next generation of Škoda Fabia, which will be launched early next year.

Year 2007 will be dedicated to development and testing of the new Škoda car for the S2000 category that is likely to become the most attractive category of the rally scene in the upcoming years. The aim of Škoda Auto is to develop a car which will be affordable for more private teams or new young talents both on national and international levels. Shall the WRC cars be excluded from the national rally championships in the near future, the Fabia S2000 will offer a great alternative to customers across the globe.

Meanwhile, Skoda Auto would like to give the private team of Jan Kopecky the chance to join the World Rally Championship with the Fabia WRC in 2007. Details of the co-operation are under negotiation yet and will be presented at a later stage."
6th December 2006, 13:28
animrallye

Quote:

Originally Posted by PLuto

But in this calendar there will be changes in dates.

New dates :

Vyborg (RUS) : 13/14 july
Turquey (TR) : 4/5 may
6th December 2006, 13:46
Raven

I'm also not afraid about Eurosport dropping WRC coverage, maybe it's because I'm not following it? Yes, that could be the reason :D
6th December 2006, 15:00
atsiotras79

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simmi

. For many people Eurosport is the only place they can watch the WRC.

Yes, that's true!
6th December 2006, 15:48
Tom206wrc

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1LM1

Vouilloz dreams about the Peugeot 207 S2000 but I have no idea if he plans to enter the IRC challenge if he can get one.

Also Pascal Enjolras would be very interested in driving the 207 S2000 of MES, but I guess it's only for french championship :mark:

Peugeot Italy officially announced today(Bologna Motorshow) that they will run a 207 S2000 next year with Luca Rossetti as driver...but if any participations to IRC remains to see :confused:
6th December 2006, 21:44
animrallye

IMO, we can post here about S2000 cars in National Championships and in WRC's IRC thread about Intercontinental Rally Challenge
6th December 2006, 21:53
PLuto

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simmi

My biggest fear about the IRC is that it will lead to Eurosport dumping the WRC coverage.

It is true. And that is why organisers of WRC events are angry, because IRC will have much better TV coverage than WRC.
7th December 2006, 12:49
[Madeira-Rally]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raven

I'm also not afraid about Eurosport dropping WRC coverage, maybe it's because I'm not following it? Yes, that could be the reason :D

Me too Raven... WRC is "almost over" dead for me....
7th December 2006, 13:17
Tom206wrc

News from today !!! Peugeot Portugal officially announced the participation of their star driver Bruno Magalhaes with a 207 S2000 in 2007 national championship !!!! :bounce:

http://www.ralis.online.pt
7th December 2006, 13:40
animrallye

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom206wrc

News from today !!! Peugeot Portugal officially announced the participation of their star driver Bruno Magalhaes with a 207 S2000 in 2007 national championship !!!! :bounce:

http://www.ralis.online.pt

After Luca Rossetti in Italy ! YES
7th December 2006, 15:54
Madeira

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom206wrc

News from today !!! Peugeot Portugal officially announced the participation of their star driver Bruno Magalhaes with a 207 S2000 in 2007 national championship !!!! :bounce:

http://www.ralis.online.pt

Yes, everybody have been waiting for this confirmation. The new car will start to built on next month in France during three weeks.
14th December 2006, 09:33
Tom206wrc

New rumour(said to be serious)read on another forum, OMV and Manfred Stohl could run a 207 S2000 on IRC next year !!! :eek:
14th December 2006, 17:19
Madeira

still the interest of Dani Sòla to run on IRC Championship next season?
14th December 2006, 19:23
jonas_mcrae

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom206wrc

New rumour(said to be serious)read on another forum, OMV and Manfred Stohl could run a 207 S2000 on IRC next year !!! :eek:

dont think so thats droping the Level Manfred is
15th December 2006, 11:22
Tom206wrc

That would be a new interesting challenge for Manfred and Ilka !!! ;)

Look at Panizzi !! He has also a WRC level too, and therefore is very glad with S2000(he says he has same feeling than with the 306 Maxi which was exciting from what he said) :p :
15th December 2006, 14:33
maevad

Štěpán Vojtěch (tarmac competitions 2005, 2006 - P206 WRC, P307 WRC) balances betwenn IRC and PCWRC.
15th December 2006, 14:43
Tom206wrc

Quote:

Originally Posted by maevad

Štěpán Vojtěch (tarmac competitions 2005, 2006 - P206 WRC, P307 WRC) balances betwenn IRC and PCWRC.

If he choses IRC, would it be with an S2000 car ?? :confused:
16th December 2006, 07:47
maevad

No, Tom, certainly Evo IX. May be Toyota or Peugeot in future (he is dealer of these cars in Czech Republic).
24th December 2006, 17:56
Madeira

I've read a short interview of Dani Sòla. he says that his main target this season is the IRC championship, he has been trying to build a program with Toyota or Fiat. He want also to compete in two races of WRC at least ,which are Portugal and Spain
24th December 2006, 18:48
Tom206wrc

Article in polish http://www.autoklub.pl/13892,news.html?

Translation :confused:
24th December 2006, 19:59
maevad

I known only:
Skoda may be present his S2000 in Barum Rally 2007.
24th December 2006, 21:13
Wim_Impreza

Quote:

Originally Posted by maevad

I known only:
Skoda may be present his S2000 in Barum Rally 2007.

I really looking forward to it.
27th December 2006, 01:06
PLuto

Skoda really would like to present their Fabia S2000 during this year. And debut should be earlier... (as zero car, of course).
27th December 2006, 09:31
Madeira

Peugeot Sport Spain will have the sponsorship of Xbox 360 on the next IRC.
Still waiting for the news about the other driver of the team.
27th December 2006, 09:49
1LM1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madeira

Peugeot Sport Spain will have the sponsorship of Xbox 360 on the next IRC.
Still waiting for the news about the other driver of the team.

Thanks for the news.
Now, they could have more possibility regarding this second driver with this money from Microsoft.

Panizzi ? Meeke ?
They should think about a gravel specialist IMHO.
1st January 2007, 14:35
animrallye

Nicolas Vouilloz (2006 French Tarmac Champion - 307 WRC) will do IRC with a Peugeot 207 S2000
1st January 2007, 14:58
Madeira

Really good news! It means that I will be able to see in my home event 4 Peugeot 207S2000 at least. Two from Peugeot Spain, one from Portuguese Peugeot and one from BSA.
Does anyone have news about the French driver will run together Enrique Ojeda in the IRC ?
1st January 2007, 17:18
Tom206wrc

Is it official about Vouilloz ?? :confused:
1st January 2007, 17:38
Tom206wrc

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madeira

Does anyone have news about the French driver will run together Enrique Ojeda in the IRC ?

It should be either Bryan Bouffier or Gilles Panizzi(I don't imagine currently someone else from France) ;)

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