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16th February 2008, 22:45 #1
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Best WRC event of all time?
Certainly, in my view, the best individual performance ever in the WRC. These videos are the original BBC coverage of the 1983 1000 Lakes Rally, in which Hannu Mikkola scored a quite incredible victory. I'll never forget this one. Commentary, by the way, from David Icke.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=T-7Eryiy7BE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKDPhguJXiA&NR=1
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17th February 2008, 19:58 #2
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I have a cople of favourites, 1985 1000 Lakes for the sheer spectacle of the supercars in their pomp.
Also 1990 RAC, primarily due to the cracking entry which included, at that time six world champions, 32 seeded drivers (a record) + strength in depth throughout the entry, the reigning European champion, a host of national champions and many top Brits in gp A 4WD machinery.
The competition in that event was great also, 5 drivers in 4 different makes of car led the event, 11 drivers scored SS victories and there were 7 nationalities in the final top ten. The battle between KKK and Sainz was also mesmerising until Kankkunen went off.
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17th February 2008, 20:30 #3
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Originally Posted by c4
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17th February 2008, 22:44 #4
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Originally Posted by c4
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18th February 2008, 09:29 #5
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Sanremo 1985, without doubt. Rohrl and Audi Quattro S1 E2 against the Peugeot 205 Turbo, asphalt in Liguria, gravel in Toscana, six stages per day to view as spectator.....wonderful years....
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18th February 2008, 11:52 #6
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None of the events from the past few years will get a vote. Mmm, I wonder why???
Is there a better sound than that of Porsche engined Flat-6 ???
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18th February 2008, 12:45 #7
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1987 Rally Portugal: Markku Alen in the Delta HF being harassed by Jean Ragnotti in a 2wd Renault 11 Turbo and Kenneth Eriksson 3rd in the Golf GTI....both ahead of KKK in the Delta. Franocis Chatriot also claimed 5th in the second works Renault 11.
Even Jorge Recalde got into the Top 10 in his FIAT Uno Turbo....2 places ahead of Alex Fiorio int he Jolly Club Delta!!!
Good times:champion: WRC3 championship, WRC4 championship, WRC4 PCWRC, WRC4 ERC
Winner - TRD2 Bathurst:burnout:
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18th February 2008, 13:20 #8
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Originally Posted by I am evil Homer
The 1987 RAC was an excellent one as well, with Kankkunen's then unique defence of his title, Alen pushing the self-destruct button several times, Jimmy McRae ending up third in the Sierra Cosworth, Louise Aitken-Walker's brilliant drive in her 205 GTi, and the hilarious spectacle of all the Vauxhalls, led by Derek Bell, stalling in the water on the live TV stage.
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18th February 2008, 13:49 #9
Wonderful Years...
Originally Posted by General PrimWhen you're tired of rallying...you're tired of life
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18th February 2008, 16:52 #10
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