The 2014 route for Monte Carlo is out:
http://www.irallylive.com/ir_news.htm?00004475&10
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The 2014 route for Monte Carlo is out:
http://www.irallylive.com/ir_news.htm?00004475&10
Looks like a challenge. The route is completely changed compared to last years :)
Day 1 loop
https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Or ... s&t=m&z=11
Day 2 & 3 1st stage
https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=D4 ... +France+to :D 49+to :D 48+to :D 21&hl=en&ie=UTF8&sll=44.444075,5.863609&sspn=0.167 9,0.242729&geocode=FewKpgId2rhaAA%3BFeOapgIdsNlZAC mr1_azAhrLEjFa_vxERAOJog%3BFbHHpgIdrPhYAA%3BFYllpg Idnj1YAA%3BFZUipQIdsJNZAA&oq=Faye&mra=dme&mrsp=4&s z=12&t=m&z=12
Day 2
Selonnet – Col des Garcinets – Breziers
https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Se ... s&t=m&z=13
Day 3
Sisteron – Col de Fontbelle - Thoard
https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Si ... s&t=m&z=12
Digne – Col de Corobin – Chaudon Norante
https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Di ... s&t=m&z=12
Then it's the Saturday as last year
I try to design the first leg here https://www.google.it/maps/ms?msid=2078 ... 481a&msa=0 Stages are not correct at 100%, i don't know the exact start and finish, but just to have a general wiew where the stages will be!
And here the second leg https://www.google.it/maps/ms?msid=2078 ... c375&msa=0
It is time to pick up this thread. Maybe some Mod can change the title to Rally Monte Carlo 2014?
Entries close on 13th of December, next Friday.
What can we expect?
WRC
1. Ogier Polo WRC
2. Latvala Polo WRC
3. Mikkelsen Polo WRC
4. Neuville I20 WRC
5. Sordo? I20WRC
6. DS3WRC
7. DS3WRC
8. DS3WRC??
9. Hirvonen? Fiesta WRC
10. Ostberg? Fiesta WRC
11. Evans? Fiesta WRC???
12. Prokop? Fiesta WRC
13. Kubica? Fiesta WRC
Etc...
So, Citroen is going to announce their drivers 3 days after (after the weekend) the closing of Entry list:-)
Previous posts re route moved here. Let speculation commence.
Myself, 306 Cosworth, pettersolberg29 and Allyc85 are going to be spectating MC next month. Arriving at Nice -13/1, staying at Sigoyer near Gap for 4 nights. Following the rally south on the Friday night with accommodation in Menton overnight then one of the Saturday stages. We'll visit service in Monaco after the stages then back to Nice for the Sunday morning flight home.
Any advice form old Monte experts sought and happily received. Most importantly, how easy is it to use the non-competitive link sections or are these also closed to public traffic?
The route on ACdeM site has changed since the Summer but their detailed maps are due any day now
Maurin - Fiesta WRC
Baud - FIesta WRC
confirmed MC is their first goal of the year.
The most important advice is to be everywhere very early. There are few roads in the mountains and they can easily get jammed. Especially for places like Col de Turini even 4 hours ahead might not be safe. Of course You can try to make as many stages as possible arriving last minute but it's a gamble. Also count with really low average speed on the mountain roads when You make planning, especially in case of snow.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
What You mean by non-competitive link? The liaison routes between stages? Those are usually opened except last several kilometers before stage start/after stage finish.
Otherwise on stages it's pretty free where You stand and what You do except few crowded places such as the already mentioned Col de Turini. I recommend to take a walk for finding Your place. Good thing also is that there are no entry tickets, all rally is free for spectators.
Thank M - we are definitely going to go for quality rather than quantity. Yes I meant liaison sections (the term blocked in my mind!) do they publish the locations of the block points anywhere? More questions I'm sure will occur to me over the next few weeks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
Frankly I don't remember about the blocking points but I think they are not in the maps. Let's wait for them. For 2014 there are big changes in the route so there will be a lot of new even for experienced spectators :)
I agree with Mirek, will be a lot of new stages that are unknown by most spectators. I think it will be an edition that is not so easy to follow for spectators. On the maps of the stages that i have seen sofar, there are not many accessroads, so it wil be hard to find some decent spectatorpoints. Unless offcourse if you drive into stage in advance and stay there untill it will be reopened. But let's wait for ufficial maps to appear to decide what are the options. ;)
Thanks for the wise advice guys. The routes of the stages are clear enough from the information in the ACM 'Presentation accessibility to the stages is heavily dependent on where the start and finish points are exactly located. Looks like liaison between SS1/4 start - SS3/6 finish will be heavily populated on Day 1. The Clumanc - Lambruisse stage on Day 2 really is only accessible by being there before the road closure.Quote:
Originally Posted by wwbroe
According to Echappement (French magazine), Matthieu Margaillan will compete in a Fabia S2000. One of the many young talented drivers in France... :)
He has ex-Cerny's Fabia!Quote:
Originally Posted by tommeke_B
Can't wait for my trip to MC! Hopefully I can get some good video and we have some nice snowy weather too ;)
and it looks like finally Maurin will start with Fiesta RRC for WRC 2 program !Quote:
Originally Posted by tommeke_B
Been excited about our trip to Monte since we first discussed it! Got my snow gear today so lets hope we get a good mix of conditions to shake things up a bit :bounce:
Think the only snow gear i'll need will be some thermal socks! Already got good boots, coats and ski trousers! I could always borrow some stuff from work too which we use in the -27c Freezer ;)
Same! Another thing off the bucket list ;) not got any snowgear yet - you talking salopettes, snow boots and thermals?Quote:
Originally Posted by Allyc85
Yep and most importantly a wicking base layer! Been researching possible spots for Thursday and the double Friday run - looks like a recce drive indicated on the Tuesday! Will be in touch with some details by PM tomorrow nightQuote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
Excellent, cheers! Yeh sounds like a plan, get our bearings - you able to PM me the gite again too just so I can see the exact location? Nice, remember I still owe you some monies too!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
You have a PMQuote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...12472468_n.png
Manufacters entries
that was pretty informative...
Is Qatar M-Sport sure?
At least someone replies to me ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
By the words of Nasser Al-Atiyahh: Yes.Quote:
Originally Posted by T.Maanteiden kuningas
The question is: Who will be number 5 and 6
[quote=Andre Oliveira]At least someone replies to me ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by "N.O.T":1hs3aned
By the words of Nasser Al-Atiyahh: Yes.Quote:
Originally Posted by T.Maanteiden kuningas
The question is: Who will be number 5 and 6[/quote:1hs3aned]
Pretty sure Kubica will be in a Fiesta at Monte, just depends if he's a factory entry or not. Mikko is almost certain to be in a Fiesta, can't imagine he'll be out the WRC completely. Likewise Bouffier could be in a Fiesta, so could be interesting to see the announcement.
I really enjoy the idea of Bouffier with Fiesta.
Agreed - really feel Bouffier should have had more chances at the top level. Even if he gets a Fiesta for Monte expecting anything near a top 5 would be too much simply due to inexperience at this level.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira
Must be hard being an inexperienced previous MC winner ;) (beat Loix)Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
This is the one place he's likely to go well after last year's taster. Main obstacle is the larger number of works cars.
So is Kubica still trying to decide between M-Sport and VW??
I think he meant experience with the machinery. Bryan has ever did only one rally in WRC car - RMC 2013. He has never started in WRC even in national or local events.
Agreed that this will be his strongest chance, but still feel with the top level machinery (thanks Mirek ;)) that he's just not experienced enough. Which is unfortunate because I rate him highly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
I think Kubica is more deciding whether to do rallying or not to be honest. Believe he'll be in a Fiesta for RMC whatever though (DSTM!).
:D I knew what you meant, just getting the banter going before we get cooped up in the alps with the other guys!!! The next month can't go quick enough! Got my polarising filters bought off ebay today so the pics won't glare-out (even for the Fuji bridge camera!)Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
So other forumers who else is going to MC besides our party ?
Stage maps are now on the ACM Site
http://www.acm.mc/page-document-rally.p ... ousmenu=24
Bring it on. Starts on my birthday. Already practicing the stages on WRC4. Need to get RBR one day.
People who need Google Earth map or detailed maps for Monte Carlo 2014 can PM me. ;)
A. Kremer Fiesta R5
http://www.rallye-magazin.de/rallyes/wm ... index.html
With entries closed when is the official list released?
Edit - 20th I think.