[ERC] Rallye Sanremo 2013

[Tom206wrc]

Fantastic pace by Bouffier this saturday morning

[AndyRAC]

Bouffier is on a mission......

[Hartusvuori]

Many Finns are still stuck with memories from last century.

I've seen reference to God with Lappi but it sure as hell as couldn't have come from Finnish rallying media, because that thing hardly exist. Or rallying in Finnish media, that exists even less. It's work of some others imagination. Yes, last year Lappi dominated the whole Finnish championship in a way no one has in past ten years, but that hasn't been speed reference in years. His Rally Finland performance was a speed reference. Not every Finnish champ is been declared a God. You must understand in Finnish rallying community our championship is the least popular and much loathed. And not without a reason. One thing, lack of money, which means the talents that still pop up here from time to time, but they can't afford to go 4wd or further. That's why there's much better competition in other series and judging by number of spectators, they are more popular too. Actually, there's now discussion on whether FRC should go BRC style with R3s and R2s only.

This is Sanremo thread and this must be something you've heard too many times before, but it's annoying how you guys still think we Finns (the fans) would keep our head in the clouds for what our drivers have acchieved in the past. Well, Finland still is the most successful rallying country in terms of World Champions, but we very well recognize it's been more than 10 years now since the last title.

[giù tutto!]

Perico told that he saw Andreucci stopped at stage.

[wwbroe]

What, the leader out of the race???

[giù tutto!]

From FIAERC site:

Andreucci:
"Left rear damaged, just in front of the rear wheel. "I have a puncture, before the start, we have seen one tyre is down slow the pressure, we have to change the tyre." After he changed the tyre, he forgot that the tyre was cold and had a spin." +9.42,9

[wwbroe]

Damn, ther goes my pickem On the other hand, we can have Bouffier in big fight with Basso.

[WUff1]

It never was so clear at this time of the rally who will win the Colin Mc Rae Flatout Trophy ... great race of Bouffier - and thrilling fight for win ahead.

Sorry for Andreucci and Scandola - this seems not to be the rally of the Italian stars.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Excellent performance by Bouffier - great fight back after yesterday, really taking the battle to the Italians !
Can he beat Basso in the last 3 stages ? I think so.

Also, some better times by Craig Breen this morning, showing he does have decent speed.

[WUff1]

Yes, Breen is doing ok today. Think it is important for his self-confidence. Also Lappi is doing OK, for his non-experience on tarmac.