Rally Discussion and Bar Talk Thread

[Rally Power]

For the Iberia derby Sagres with Brandy or Port might be more fitting.

You should also try our wines; they're excellent. Btw, I'll drink anything, as long as Portugal wins. Força Portugal!!!

[AnttiL]

Yep, from the mid 80’s the Safari struggled adapting to a more ‘speed centered’ spirit of the WRC, boosted by Gr.B introduction, but in the 70’s the Safari was an iconic rally, probably the most prestigious of the series, alongside Monte-Carlo. In those early days of the WRC the endurance character prevailed in most events and rallys requiring a flat out pace, like Sweden and Finland, were somehow an exception; like at the Safari, their specific nature also granted local drivers huge success.

Yup, but rallying was a different sport back then. In fact the 1970 London - Mexico win is probably what Mikkola was/is best known from, not his numerous Finland and RAC victories, although that wasn't even a WRC event.

EDIT: Also the fact that championship points were awarded only to manufacturers, not drivers, emphasized the endurance factor. That quickly changed in the 80's with also the cars becoming faster.

[Rallyper]

I think ONE duppla pukki is enough tonight (8,5% Finnish quality beer, for those who doesn´t know...). Very warm weather here in Sweden today. Well, 23 degrees...

BTW, I think Spain wins.

(Excuse us N.O.T. - but this is the bar...)

[AnttiL]

I think ONE duppla pukki is enough tonight (8,5% Finnish quality beer, for those who doesn´t know...).

[NickRally]

Okey guys. Only about nine hours until the big Iberia derby. Anyone for beers?? Eeeh... maybe wine? Wait... brandy. Or do you fancy a rom and coke, maybe??

Enjoy everyone!

I am not really into football, but just noticed that Spain and Portugal are in Group B

[Rallyper]

I´ll get you one if we meet in Jyväskylä...

[nafpaktos]

O Krisse Sohlberg σοκαρισμένος.
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Surullinen ilta Suomen rallille. Syvä osanottoni menehtyneen katsojan läheisille ja ystäville. Vaikka asiat tekee kuinka hyvin, niin valitettavasti silti voi sattua tragedia. Voimia kuskille ja kartturille. Ja pliis lehdet älkää revitelkö. RIP

any further details????

[Franky]

O Krisse Sohlberg σοκαρισμένος.
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Surullinen ilta Suomen rallille. Syvä osanottoni menehtyneen katsojan läheisille ja ystäville. Vaikka asiat tekee kuinka hyvin, niin valitettavasti silti voi sattua tragedia. Voimia kuskille ja kartturille. Ja pliis lehdet älkää revitelkö. RIP

any further details????

My understanding of Finnish is very rusty, but based on what I saw in the media, a car went off the road (rolled) and hit a female spectator who died by the hit on the location. No one else was involved. Police couldn't say if the spectator was in a dangerous location or not.

Hopefully Finns can either confirm or correct me.

[Essaj]

Not much details yet but what have I heard is that there were spectators on outside of the corner and the female who got hit died instantly. Sad day in finnish rallying

[AnttiL]

Very sad indeed. I don’t know more of the incident. Condolences.