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9th January 2017, 22:09 #1151
It would be easier to work on the logistics of running Lydden well than it will be to make Silverstone a good track...but I guess that wouldn't fit with the money making scheme. IMG are being a bit shortsighted if they continue down this route of removing all classic tracks. Barcelona, Hockenheim etc. just don't have the atmosphere or quality of Estering, Holjes, Hell, Loheac & Lydden etc. Wasn't going to go to Lydden this year as wanted to check out Nurburgring 24h, however think I'll have to watch the rallycross as I don't think I'll be bothering much once it moves to Silverstone. Call me crazy but I like being within 500m of the track when I watch motorsport
You're so beige, you probably think this signature is about someone else.
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11th January 2017, 05:02 #1152
So Petter and Johan Kristoffersson in a VW factory team according to Aftonbladet (not the most reliable source though).
http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportblade...ar-fabriksstodLast edited by BleAivano; 11th January 2017 at 05:49.
...Funny how ev'rything was roses when we held on to the guns...
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11th January 2017, 07:42 #1153
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Norwegian paper:
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11th January 2017, 08:47 #1154
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Good for Petter. Hard work pays off. Will be interested to see how "factory" the team is in terms of branding etc.
Quotes from Sven Smeets in Motorsport News say Petter will run the team, with VW works providing technical support and engineering the car. Financing/sponsorship is done by Petter (PSRX) and Volkswagen Sweden. So a big collaboration.
It really sounds like VW had no desire to get out of motorsport in the wake of the emissions scandal.
Works WRX team and still fighting to get the Polo WRC onto the stages.RS Motorsport Media - Follow me on Instagram: rsmotorsportmedia
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11th January 2017, 09:16 #1155
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I get a completely different impression.
This sounds like a VW customer operation, plain and simple. Petter (Monster and others) and Johan (VW Sweden) are hiring VW Motorsport to provide them with services and advice.
Isn't that the precise definition of a customer motorsport programme as VW said they would move in to?
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11th January 2017, 09:16 #1156
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Time for Johan to smash it and show Petter how it's done.
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11th January 2017, 09:17 #1157
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11th January 2017, 13:22 #1158You're so beige, you probably think this signature is about someone else.
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11th January 2017, 14:32 #1159
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PSRX has proven that they can build a winning car so with support from VW (something he never had from Citroën), and even more funding from VW Sweden he has a better starting point than ever before. I'm certain he'll be competitive from round one.
Good (and surprising!) news!
Also, F-X Demaison is involved in building the car. He and Petter go way back and he's great so now I'm even more positive.Last edited by Alpha; 11th January 2017 at 14:34.
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11th January 2017, 15:59 #1160
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Base car will be Polo WRC17, so almost nothing same than PoloRX what they have been using past years.
"quattro best 4wd rallycar ever"
Great speeds. Did you miss WRC machinery on these roads?
[ERC] Royal Rally of Scandinavia...