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WRC LIVE [spoilers] talk on Wales Rally GB part 2

gtguy 11-07-2003 03:34 PM

Doesn't THIS just bite?
From AutoSport:

<<Colin McRae believes that Petter Solberg is the favourite to claim the drivers' world championship because of the fact that Citroen has ordered Sebastien Loeb to ensure his car makes the finish to guarantee the manufacturer's title.

The Scot believes that it will be very difficult for Loeb to follow the order and match a charging Solberg. Citroen boss Guy Frequelin issued the order after Carlos Sainz retired early in the event. Loeb was leading at that point, but subsequently dropped behind the Subaru star.

"The problem now for Citroen is that we've got to get these two cars to the finish," explained McRae. "For me that's not a problem, but Sebastien's very disappointed about it, obviously. He wants to fight for the title but he's been well warned that he's got to get the car to the finish, so it's very, very difficult for him to put up a good fight with Petter. We'll just have to wait and see what's going to happen, but I think that Petter should have it fairly well in the bag.">>

Certainly deprives us of a real fight to the finish, doesn't it?

Kevin
AndyRoo 11-07-2003 03:48 PM

thats pretty weak on citroens part
BOFslime 11-07-2003 04:21 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by AndyRoo[/i]
[B] thats pretty weak on citroens part [/B][/QUOTE]


Citroen wants a win and since Carlos went off course, they need to ensure that Sebastien dosen't. If he's pushing to beat Solberg this increases his chances to make a mistake.
In an interview with Sebastien Loeb, he stated that he plans on keeping his rythm, that if he just try's to slow down, he can make a mistake just as easily as going too fast. So I wouldn't count him compleatly out of putting up a good fight with Petter, But it does look like Loeb won't be takeing any crazy risks on the next 2 day's stages. This is good news for Petter since it also means he doesn't have to push with all of his might to get ahead of Sebastien. Eveyone is still on their toes and the rally is not over yet. Looks to be an exciting next two days.
Choose 11-07-2003 04:30 PM

GO PETTER GO!!!!!

What a race!!!!:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
bemani 11-07-2003 05:14 PM

Wow. Petter and Sabestian just leaves everyone else in the dust! Regardless of who wins, this will be a good fight! Can't wait until Sunday :D
LimeyWRX 11-07-2003 05:39 PM

from wrc-online.net

02:46:00 - McRae to replace Burns in 2004? : There are interesting rumours which have circulated in the press in the last few days about the possibility of Richard Burns being sidelined for some time from the pilot's seat, which might open the way for Colin McRae to find a drive for 2004 after all. All the hopes are for Richard to make a full and speedy recovery of course, but maybe a return to Subaru (at least on a temporary basis) could be a possibility for the Mac.

Now there is something I would like to see again, McRae in an Impreza
Keith99RS 11-07-2003 06:30 PM

Hmm, the makings of an awesome rivelry

Solberg vs. Loeb

Watching these two go head to head is always a pleasure. Especially with the Drivers Title at stake!!!:banana: :banana:
BOFslime 11-07-2003 06:52 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by LimeyWRX[/i]
[B] from wrc-online.net

02:46:00 - McRae to replace Burns in 2004? : There are interesting rumours which have circulated in the press in the last few days about the possibility of Richard Burns being sidelined for some time from the pilot's seat, which might open the way for Colin McRae to find a drive for 2004 after all. All the hopes are for Richard to make a full and speedy recovery of course, but maybe a return to Subaru (at least on a temporary basis) could be a possibility for the Mac.

Now there is something I would like to see again, McRae in an Impreza [/B][/QUOTE]


I don't see that happening. Burnsie will be in an impreza next year. If anything he may miss a few of the starting rally's.
HomerJay 11-07-2003 06:55 PM

I guess this lays down to rest who the two best drivers are! :banana: GO PETTER GO!

I hope Burnsie will be able to drive by the start of next season!
RB5 Clone 11-07-2003 07:38 PM

forget next season, it's a loooong way off
All the rumours are just that...talk, speculation, dreaming.

Meanwhile, there's nothing beyond the reality of Rally GB (Sainz, Gronholm, Burns, et al OUT) and Petter vs Loeb, Subaru's Hollywood star(s) vs Citroen team orders.

Sounds like Loeb's options are limited: ease off and help Citroen nail down Manufacturer's Title...or continue chasing Petter at maximum attack and if he blows it, he might be driving a Citroen next year all right...like a beat-up Citroen taxi in Beirut??!!

Loeb is maybe not the most lovable cuddly rally pilote, but he's nothing if not a total rally pro who knows that team orders are team orders. If he blows Rally GB by chasing Solberg so hard he wrecks...I can't imagine he will, so he won't, don't worry. (He's no dummy, he wants/needs/lives for that Citroen factory ride next season)

So...GO Petter, freakin' GO Tommi!!! Who'd a thunk Makinen would be such a forceful factor in his last event as full-time WRC pilote? Well shoot, who'd-a ever thought a 4-time World Champ would ever do anything different!!!???

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

WRC #s 7 & 8 RULE Rally GB!
WRXedUSA 11-07-2003 07:58 PM

I think this will be one of the best rallies of all time.

I'm crying already.


Go Tommi, go Petter!
BOFslime 11-07-2003 08:00 PM

Well said RB5 CLone...

I would absolutly LOVE to see a subaru one-two finish here. If Tommi could finish ahead of Loeb, how overwhelmed with joy they would be. One great last rally for Tommi Makinen! I'm sure he's giving it all he's got.

[IMG]http://swrt.com/cpimages/463074.jpg[/IMG]
Go Tommi

[IMG]http://swrt.com/cpimages/464133.jpg[/IMG]
Go Petter
RB5 Clone 11-07-2003 08:19 PM

Tommi GO GO GO GO
Makinen is in a truly unique position. In a weird sort of way, the pressure is off, now all he has to do is spank to the max, which is something he knows more about than all but a few other guys on the whole planet.

He applies his own pressure, we are all so lucky to watch him bear down on Petter and Loeb (who's distracted by his own situation, dealing with team orders yet who must know full well what Makinen can do to him if he wavers for even an instant).

Tommi is not driving a WRC 555 Impreza, it's a frikken bright blue locomotive!!!!

Dizzy, and dyin that I'm not out on the Rally GB stages watching this in person...

Dave G
BOFslime 11-07-2003 08:34 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by RB5 Clone[/i]
[B]
Tommi is not driving a WRC 555 Impreza, it's a frikken bright blue locomotive!!!!
[/B][/QUOTE]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
RB5 Clone 11-07-2003 09:21 PM

Radical Idea for Outcome of Rally GB!!??
What if...

Makinen WINS and goes out in a blaze of well-deserved glory

Solberg takes 2nd and still wins Driver's Championship

McRae gets 3rd, redeeming his season and making all WRC teams look like dopes for not signing him next year

Loeb gets 4th like a Good Lad Following Distasteful Team Orders (and thereby retains his factory ride for next year, whereupon he wins WRC)

Everybody Really Really Happy.

And if U saw it in a movie, you'd say, "Awww, that's a setup!"

Might just happen, tho.

Hoo baby!



As Subie Gal sez, "I bleed True Blue"

Dave G

:D
TV3WRX 11-07-2003 11:15 PM

rallylive.com photos
For anyone interested, the GB pics up on the rallylive.com site are absolutely badass...some of the best I have ever seen. Is it just me or do all the cars look "meaner" during rally GB? I guess it's the accumulated mud. Me like.

For giggles, how 'bout we all email WRC.com radio tonight/tomorrow during the broadcast to see how many NASIOC mentions we-can get on air? Hey, it's the end of the season. C'mon, lets party.:)
ANZAC_1915 11-07-2003 11:25 PM

[b][SIZE=4]GO PETTER![/SIZE] [/b]
Rattler 11-08-2003 12:03 AM

[QUOTE]Is it just me or do all the cars look "meaner" during rally GB? [/QUOTE]

I could only think of one of my favorite movies when I read that. "Slapshot" where Paul Newman comes out to the bus driver beaing the crap out of the bus with a sledgehamer.

"What are ya doin?"

"I'm makin' it look mean!!"
Habu 11-08-2003 04:30 AM

[IMG]http://www.wrc.com/NR/rdonlyres/90AB119E-1E97-4CDA-A22E-C678F3513859/29163/solbergfre13thumb.jpg[/IMG]
Petter's blown tire....
To quote him: "f***ing hell!"

GF!
Skippy
Choose 11-08-2003 06:30 AM

More bananas for Petter's winning the first 3 stages of the morning:


:banana: :banana: :banana:

Seems like he's playing with Loeb......I think think he's not anywhere close to his limits!!

Hope it holds up.....
Choose 11-08-2003 06:43 AM

...and 1 more for stage 11!!! :)

:banana:
BOFslime 11-08-2003 08:31 AM

I wake up.. I look.. Solberg has only put time in Loeb.. and whats this.. wrc.com is playing techno! between chats with competitors!.. i love wrc.com radio :banana:
BlueRidgeRS 11-08-2003 09:16 AM

GO PETTER!!!!! :banana: :banana:

Makinen driving superbly!!
WRX 555 STi 11-08-2003 09:26 AM

GO PETEEERRRRRR!!!!! They were just saying he went over the jump on Stage 13 flat out without braking...I love WRC Radio :cool:

~Anthony.
jesse370 11-08-2003 10:22 AM

Go petter!!! I hope he takes every stage today. He is on a mission.
Skyline 11-08-2003 10:25 AM

wrc.com:

[quote]Just before the stage Loeb dropped his Citroen Xsara off its jack onto a bare hub while changing wheels. So is the tension starting to get to the young Frenchman? �Yes,� Seb admitted after completing the stage �the pressure�s getting to me a little bit now.�[/quote]

:eek: :o
John #555 11-08-2003 10:38 AM

for Loeb, the level of pressure must be incredible! ..to keep the 2nd place :D GO PETTER!

it's amazing how these newer generation drivers can be so competitive. i dont remember last time i had this much fun listening to a webcast!
...back to stage 14
HomerJay 11-08-2003 10:52 AM

[quote]
STAGE WINNER
SS8 Crychan 1 P SOLBERG / P MILLS

SS9 Halfway 1 P SOLBERG / P MILLS

SS10 Crychan 2 P SOLBERG / P MILLS

SS11 Halfway 2 P SOLBERG / P MILLS

SS12 Margam Forest P SOLBERG / P MILLS

SS13 Margam Park 1 RUNNING

SS14 Resolfen 2 RUNNING

SS15 Cardiff Super Sp 3 TO RUN - 19:38 (GMT)
[/quote]

I'd say that is a man on a mission! :o Go Petter Go!!:banana:
BOFslime 11-08-2003 11:21 AM

Solberg's GPS unit isn't sending back time splits.. kinda cuts the fun out of watching this during the stages. :(
John #555 11-08-2003 11:30 AM

9.5 sec ahead of Loeb in ss14!!! sounds like Petter went thru a pothole but luckly no puncture, however, it did mess up his steering a little. *whew*
jblaine 11-08-2003 12:07 PM

Man, he is FLYING.
ExecNav 11-08-2003 12:23 PM

Are these two flirting?
BOFslime 11-08-2003 12:36 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by John #555[/i]
[B] 9.5 sec ahead of Loeb in ss14!!! sounds like Petter went thru a pothole but luckly no puncture, however, it did mess up his steering a little. *whew* [/B][/QUOTE]


I heard that, its really good that nothing worse happened.
Clegg 11-08-2003 12:40 PM

Absolutely amazing, if he keeps this up... wow. Good things.

Go Petter!!!! And for Tommi's last rally coming in on the podium for one of the only times that hes been at subaru will also be a golden moment
trinidriver 11-08-2003 12:40 PM

Wow. Petter is clearly the man at the moment.

How about Makinen and McRae? This final podium must mean so much to both of them! I hope Tommi gets it!
WRXedUSA 11-08-2003 12:58 PM

WhoHooo! I hope Tommi can stick it to Colin!


Pressure Pressure!

[IMG]http://www.wrc.com/en_GB/Gallery/Photo/2003/008/2003_R_GB_McRaeFan.htm[/IMG]
TV3WRX 11-08-2003 02:10 PM

Truth about Tommi
[URL=http://rally.racing-live.com/photos/2003/greatbritain/diapo_219.jpg]http://rally.racing-live.com/photos/2003/greatbritain/diapo_219.jpg[/URL]

and the next great one.....
[URL=http://rally.racing-live.com/photos/2003/greatbritain/diapo_221.jpg]http://rally.racing-live.com/photos/2003/greatbritain/diapo_221.jpg[/URL]
nKoan 11-08-2003 02:30 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by BOFslime [/i]
[B]
[IMG]http://swrt.com/cpimages/463074.jpg[/IMG]
Go Tommi
[/B][/QUOTE]


That picture is awesome. I love what they did with the hood. Replaced "Subaru World Rally Team" with "Makinen World Rally Legend"

Extremely fitting if you ask me.

Go Tommi!
Go Petter!
trinidriver 11-08-2003 02:36 PM

It's sad to see Tommi go. For the past couple of years I've rooted for both guys not only because they drive for Subaru, but they're both class acts.

Next year I'll enjoy Solberg being the top guy, i.e. Burns' whining will not be dominant tone coming out of the Subaru camp.
BlueRidgeRS 11-08-2003 02:58 PM

Solberg completely dominating day 2. Won 7 out of 8 stages so far :eek: He is pushing hard!!

Nice to see Freddy Loix doing so well in the Pug. I feel bad that he had such a bad season in the Hyundai.
BlueRidgeRS 11-08-2003 03:09 PM

Petter won the last stage!!! 8 out of 8!! WOW. He is AWESOME!!
Clegg 11-08-2003 03:11 PM

Wow, 41 seconds ahead of loeb now... If tomorrow holds true to todays form, there will be one helluva party in Norway tomorrow night!!
Choose 11-08-2003 04:42 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by BlueRidgeRS [/i]
[B]Petter won the last stage!!! 8 out 8!! WOW. He is AWESOME!! [/B][/QUOTE]
AndyRoo 11-08-2003 04:49 PM

this is awesome!
Thug 11-08-2003 04:55 PM

This is good to see. :disco:

STAGE WINNER
SS8 Crychan 1 P SOLBERG / P MILLS
SS9 Halfway 1 P SOLBERG / P MILLS
SS10 Crychan 2 P SOLBERG / P MILLS
SS11 Halfway 2 P SOLBERG / P MILLS
SS12 Margam Forest P SOLBERG / P MILLS
SS13 Margam Park 1 P SOLBERG / P MILLS
SS14 Resolfen 2 P SOLBERG / P MILLS
SS15 Cardiff Super Sp 3 P SOLBERG / P MILLS
rally_wannabe 11-08-2003 07:05 PM

I couldn't stay away (i tried)

can't believe EVERY stage.

sad for Carlos but at least he's got a ride next year.

what a way for Tommi to go out.

CAN'T WAIT TO WATCH!!

fingers crossed for tomorrow.

GO PETTER!!!

:banana:
DubuRX 11-08-2003 07:16 PM

w00t!! Petter's toight!! (Like a toiger... ;) )
Skyline 11-08-2003 07:26 PM

:eek:

[quote]Tomorrow, I still can't afford to take things easy, but I'm actually feeling quite calm. I think I'm driving at about 90 per cent, so I do have more in reserve; I'm trying not to think too much about the finish. I spoke to Fred Gallagher today and he gave me some good advice, to relax and have fun driving, and I'm just concentrating on doing that. [/quote]
w0rXer 11-09-2003 12:24 AM

PETTER!!! PETTER!!! PETTER!!!
John #555 11-09-2003 03:05 AM

quick OT question before the real action starts...

how are you guys following the live action other than the wrc.com & radio?

wrc.com event dashboard is not refreshing quick enough. i'm constantly refreshing the 'splits' under wrc.com results section.
DubuRX 11-09-2003 04:01 AM

Petter is up by 36 seconds now.
AndyRoo 11-09-2003 04:08 AM

im following it...by reading this thread mostly
DubuRX 11-09-2003 04:09 AM

2 more stages left...
WRXedUSA 11-09-2003 04:14 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by John #555 [/i]
[B]quick OT question before the real action starts...

how are you guys following the live action other than the wrc.com & radio?

wrc.com event dashboard is not refreshing quick enough. i'm constantly refreshing the 'splits' under wrc.com results section. [/B][/QUOTE]

Not I. WRC.com is as good as it gets.

I'm pulling an all nighter. this is a too historic event to miss and see on tape.


W3rd!!

Go 555!!
DubuRX 11-09-2003 04:45 AM

another hour and a half til the next stage starts.... sucky
nKoan 11-09-2003 05:54 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by John #555 [/i]
[B]quick OT question before the real action starts...

how are you guys following the live action other than the wrc.com & radio?

wrc.com event dashboard is not refreshing quick enough. i'm constantly refreshing the 'splits' under wrc.com results section. [/B][/QUOTE]

I go to worldrallynews.com and find the results page for GB (the link is in the first heading on the page) and then click on the stage you want to see the results for. Refresh to your hearts content.

[url]http://www.worldrallynews.com/events/gb_03/raceclas.shtml[/url]

Its a touch slower then WRC.com, but I always head there when the Live Event Dashboard starts flaking on me.
DubuRX 11-09-2003 06:18 AM

woo... stage 17 is on!!
Choose 11-09-2003 06:22 AM

Just got up........GO PETTER GO!!!!


He seems to be in full control...just letting off a little bit!!!
DubuRX 11-09-2003 06:31 AM

Makinen is whoopin up on Mcrae
DubuRX 11-09-2003 06:40 AM

Petter is up by 32.5 seconds going into the final stage... I gotta crash out, this sucks!!

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