| WagonMonster | 10-24-2006 07:51 PM |
Petter: Meet the Great Barrier Rock! Rally Australia Starts Friday!
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And, watch out for kangaroos.
Soon, they'll be dead too.
****ing Kangaroos.
[IMG]http://www.williwood.com/images/misc/roo.jpg[/IMG]
Soon, they'll be dead too.
****ing Kangaroos.
[IMG]http://www.williwood.com/images/misc/roo.jpg[/IMG]
| psg | 10-24-2006 07:54 PM |
If SWRT installed a 'roo catcher on the car for this rally, Petter would hit an Emu.
| bemani | 10-24-2006 07:55 PM |
Is Seb back?
| vaj | 10-24-2006 07:57 PM |
Atkinson on home turf... Expecting a good result from "Sir O-Face." Petter hits a dingo between stages and breaks his shifter.
| ptclaus98 | 10-24-2006 09:12 PM |
Hey, F1 is over so I need some FIA governed motorsport.
| HomerJay | 10-24-2006 09:32 PM |
[QUOTE=bemani;15734671]Is Seb back?[/QUOTE]
I don't think he's back. Xavier Pons has been chosen to receive points in his place.
I don't think he's back. Xavier Pons has been chosen to receive points in his place.
| XenoWolf | 10-24-2006 09:43 PM |
loebblowsit
| Yotsuya | 10-24-2006 11:22 PM |
So what's Petter's problem this rally? Mechanical or driver (too late for a poll, I guess)?
| Tim Sanderson | 10-24-2006 11:30 PM |
Where can I catch coverage for wrc?
| LastResort | 10-24-2006 11:49 PM |
Odds are Petter:
Hits a rock in the final stage and is out: 17%
in the first stage and is out: 32%
Hits a kangaroo and is out: 12%
a penguin: 2.5%
Car's transmission craps out: 7%
brakes craps out: 11%
runs out of blinker fluid: 14%
Tires blow out at critical moment: 5%
in trailer before first stage: 10%
Finishes: .5%
Hits a rock in the final stage and is out: 17%
in the first stage and is out: 32%
Hits a kangaroo and is out: 12%
a penguin: 2.5%
Car's transmission craps out: 7%
brakes craps out: 11%
runs out of blinker fluid: 14%
Tires blow out at critical moment: 5%
in trailer before first stage: 10%
Finishes: .5%
| LastResort | 10-24-2006 11:49 PM |
[QUOTE=Tim Sanderson;15737194]Where can I catch coverage for wrc?[/QUOTE]WRC.com with WRC+ subscription.
| Weasel 555 | 10-25-2006 08:37 AM |
[QUOTE=Tim Sanderson;15737194]Where can I catch coverage for wrc?[/QUOTE]
other sites for news/info & results
[url]www.rally-live.com[/url]
[url]www.swrt.com[/url]
[url]http://www.crash.net/home~cid~4.htm[/url]
other sites for news/info & results
[url]www.rally-live.com[/url]
[url]www.swrt.com[/url]
[url]http://www.crash.net/home~cid~4.htm[/url]
| WRXedUSA | 10-25-2006 11:19 AM |
[QUOTE=LastResort;15737404]Odds are Petter:
Hits a rock in the final stage and is out: 17%
in the first stage and is out: 32%
Hits a kangaroo and is out: 12%
a penguin: 2.5%
Car's transmission craps out: 7%
brakes craps out: 11%
runs out of blinker fluid: 14%
Tires blow out at critical moment: 5%
in trailer before first stage: 10%
Finishes: .5%[/QUOTE]
My money is on "Freak Meteorite".
Hits a rock in the final stage and is out: 17%
in the first stage and is out: 32%
Hits a kangaroo and is out: 12%
a penguin: 2.5%
Car's transmission craps out: 7%
brakes craps out: 11%
runs out of blinker fluid: 14%
Tires blow out at critical moment: 5%
in trailer before first stage: 10%
Finishes: .5%[/QUOTE]
My money is on "Freak Meteorite".
| XenoWolf | 10-25-2006 12:45 PM |
I'm guessing he eats some bad Vegemite and has to sit out the event as a result.
| rallymaniac | 10-25-2006 04:05 PM |
[QUOTE=WagonMonster;15734634]And, watch out for kangaroos.
Soon, they'll be dead too.
****ing Kangaroos.
[IMG]http://www.williwood.com/images/misc/roo.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
haha i remember this :lol:
I'm only gonna say this, "too bad f'n Citroen is not bringing Colin again" :rolleyes:
He would be much more competitive in Australia :mad:
Soon, they'll be dead too.
****ing Kangaroos.
[IMG]http://www.williwood.com/images/misc/roo.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
haha i remember this :lol:
I'm only gonna say this, "too bad f'n Citroen is not bringing Colin again" :rolleyes:
He would be much more competitive in Australia :mad:
| runnah | 10-25-2006 06:54 PM |
[QUOTE=LastResort;15737404]Odds are Petter:
Hits a rock in the final stage and is out: 17%
in the first stage and is out: 32%
Hits a kangaroo and is out: 12%
a penguin: 2.5%
Car's transmission craps out: 7%
brakes craps out: 11%
runs out of blinker fluid: 14%
Tires blow out at critical moment: 5%
in trailer before first stage: 10%
Finishes: .5%[/QUOTE]
Hmm, my predictions.
Petter
Freak Stingray attack punctures all 4 pirellis which in turn cause both the transmission and brakes to vaporize AND he hits a rock: 99.9%
Finishes Rally: .01%
Finishes Rally on Podium: -eleventybillion%
1st: Gronholm
2nd: Hirvonen
3rd: Atkinson
4th: Henning
5th: Pons
6th: Stohl
7th: Sordo
8th: Petter (after restart)
Hits a rock in the final stage and is out: 17%
in the first stage and is out: 32%
Hits a kangaroo and is out: 12%
a penguin: 2.5%
Car's transmission craps out: 7%
brakes craps out: 11%
runs out of blinker fluid: 14%
Tires blow out at critical moment: 5%
in trailer before first stage: 10%
Finishes: .5%[/QUOTE]
Hmm, my predictions.
Petter
Freak Stingray attack punctures all 4 pirellis which in turn cause both the transmission and brakes to vaporize AND he hits a rock: 99.9%
Finishes Rally: .01%
Finishes Rally on Podium: -eleventybillion%
1st: Gronholm
2nd: Hirvonen
3rd: Atkinson
4th: Henning
5th: Pons
6th: Stohl
7th: Sordo
8th: Petter (after restart)
| LastResort | 10-25-2006 08:29 PM |
[QUOTE=runnah;15748691]8th: Petter (after restart)[/QUOTE]:sob:
| fliz | 10-26-2006 10:10 AM |
[QUOTE=Tim Sanderson;15737194]Where can I catch coverage for wrc?[/QUOTE]
I listen all weekend at [url]http://www.wrc.com/page/RallyRadio/0,,10111,00.html[/url]
Super Special is on right now. Gronholm vs. Petter at the line.
I listen all weekend at [url]http://www.wrc.com/page/RallyRadio/0,,10111,00.html[/url]
Super Special is on right now. Gronholm vs. Petter at the line.
| LastResort | 10-26-2006 11:01 AM |
dammit, "Cannot render file" WTF?
| fliz | 10-26-2006 11:27 AM |
[QUOTE=LastResort;15756534]dammit, "Cannot render file" WTF?[/QUOTE]
Dunno...but coverage is over for today.
I think they restart at 7PM tonight central time (8:45 AM Perth).
Dunno...but coverage is over for today.
I think they restart at 7PM tonight central time (8:45 AM Perth).
| runnah | 10-26-2006 11:41 AM |
I thought it started Friday?!!!
| WRXedUSA | 10-26-2006 12:26 PM |
[QUOTE=runnah;15757102]I thought it started Friday?!!![/QUOTE]
Who's friday are you referring to?
Who's friday are you referring to?
| runnah | 10-26-2006 12:34 PM |
[QUOTE=WRXedUSA;15757747]Who's friday are you referring to?[/QUOTE]
Oh yeah Australlia is in the future, I wonder if they can tell me who wins Game 4.:lol:
Oh yeah Australlia is in the future, I wonder if they can tell me who wins Game 4.:lol:
| fliz | 10-26-2006 02:26 PM |
They did two laps of the super special Thursday night...the real stuff starts Friday morning (tonight).
| Subaru Junkie | 10-26-2006 07:14 PM |
[QUOTE=rallymaniac;15746254]haha i remember this :lol:
I'm only gonna say this, "too bad f'n Citroen is not bringing Colin again" :rolleyes:
He would be much more competitive in Australia :mad:[/QUOTE]
Screw McCrash, I want Loeb back! :furious:
I'm only gonna say this, "too bad f'n Citroen is not bringing Colin again" :rolleyes:
He would be much more competitive in Australia :mad:[/QUOTE]
Screw McCrash, I want Loeb back! :furious:
| fliz | 10-26-2006 07:51 PM |
Rally radio is on...SS1 starts soon.
EDIT: It's replaying the super special right now...I hope they go live soon...
EDIT: It's replaying the super special right now...I hope they go live soon...
| XenoWolf | 10-26-2006 09:26 PM |
I'm looking forward to a good PWRC battle. I've been paying more and more attention to it as the season progresses.
| fliz | 10-26-2006 09:32 PM |
[QUOTE=XenoWolf;15735878]loebblowsit[/QUOTE]
nope...
Loeb wins it!!!!
It being the championship.
nope...
Loeb wins it!!!!
It being the championship.
| psg | 10-26-2006 09:37 PM |
Gronholm rolls it on SS3, and continues going...
| Bort | 10-26-2006 09:54 PM |
Subaru 1 and 2 right now. When was the last time that happened?
| Subaru Junkie | 10-26-2006 10:05 PM |
[QUOTE=Bort;15765544]Subaru 1 and 2 right now. When was the last time that happened?[/QUOTE]
Sweet, and for a change Atkinson is the rally leader, Petter in second. :banana: :disco: :banana:
Sweet, and for a change Atkinson is the rally leader, Petter in second. :banana: :disco: :banana:
| Swanny07 | 10-26-2006 10:23 PM |
Go chris! fastest time through stage 4!
Just incase you guys don't know... Click on "eye in the sky webcam"
[url]http://www.rallyaustralia.com.au/one/superspecial_video.asp[/url]
Just incase you guys don't know... Click on "eye in the sky webcam"
[url]http://www.rallyaustralia.com.au/one/superspecial_video.asp[/url]
| XenoWolf | 10-26-2006 10:51 PM |
[QUOTE=Swanny07;15765882]Go chris! fastest time through stage 4!
Just incase you guys don't know... Click on "eye in the sky webcam"
[url]http://www.rallyaustralia.com.au/one/superspecial_video.asp[/url][/QUOTE]
Nice, too low-res and choppy to hold my interest though.
Just incase you guys don't know... Click on "eye in the sky webcam"
[url]http://www.rallyaustralia.com.au/one/superspecial_video.asp[/url][/QUOTE]
Nice, too low-res and choppy to hold my interest though.
| XenoWolf | 10-26-2006 10:55 PM |
[quote]Sordo stopped and appeared to be investigating what was reported as transmission problems, buried under his Xsara's bonnet.[/quote]
I'm convinced, the second seat is cursed.
I'm convinced, the second seat is cursed.
| WRXedUSA | 10-27-2006 12:19 AM |
[QUOTE=XenoWolf;15765204]I'm looking forward to a good PWRC battle. I've been paying more and more attention to it as the season progresses.[/QUOTE]
Nutahara has to finish. Then, it's up to Al-Attiyah to win it in New Zealand. It will be tight, but Nasser has always been fast there.
Looks like Atkinson rolled out.
Nutahara has to finish. Then, it's up to Al-Attiyah to win it in New Zealand. It will be tight, but Nasser has always been fast there.
Looks like Atkinson rolled out.
| WRXedUSA | 10-27-2006 12:26 AM |
Wow, Arai in a SpecC PCWRC was only 11.8 seconds slower than the fastest WRC car (atkinson) on the stage.
That's why I love Production Car!
That's why I love Production Car!
| Swanny07 | 10-27-2006 12:40 AM |
5 WRC cars remain...
| quadturbowrxgtr-s | 10-27-2006 12:45 AM |
Mcfinish?.....maybe?.....
| chaddeus | 10-27-2006 12:59 AM |
ah.. that Atkinson.. Damm...
Please Petter. Don't screw up again. NASIOC really needs to update their front page with a "Congrats to Petter" notice!! The last celebration for Petter is last year in Mexico!!
- Charles
Please Petter. Don't screw up again. NASIOC really needs to update their front page with a "Congrats to Petter" notice!! The last celebration for Petter is last year in Mexico!!
- Charles
| Weasel 555 | 10-27-2006 08:15 AM |
Rally Australia is proving to be a tough challenge for the cars and drivers, with many retirements and accidents affecting the top drivers this morning.
Petter Solberg (Subaru)
"The first two stages this morning were very difficult and extremely slippery. We changed a few things with the set-up as we went along and they seemed to help the feeling of the car. It's good to be leading but it's too bad about Chris, he was doing very well and I think would have had a great result here, but that's how it goes sometimes. For us, the focus now is to keep on pushing and try not to hit any kangaroos."
Chris Atkinson (Subaru)
"We had a good start to the day, especially with the first three stage wins. The fourth wasn't so good though as about halfway around a medium-speed corner the car stepped-out just a bit and dug into some soft sand. We got stuck and it wasn't possible to get back on the road again. As we were trying to sort that out, the hot exhaust lit some small shrubs at the back of the car and we had a small fire to contend with. We got it out as quick as we could and the damage doesn't look too bad, but we'll need to look it over properly in the Service Park. It's disappointing, of course, but we knew we were pushing close to the edge; I guess we just went over it.
"
Marcus Gronholm (Ford)
"I hit a stone on the inside of a slow right bend and the impact threw the car across the road and I rolled over the bank on the opposite side. The car rolled once, it was slow and soft, and ended on its roof. We pushed it back onto its wheels with the help of two or three people but then it became stuck on a tree stump so we had to jack it up to get out. We were stuck for about 10 minutes. I made a stupid mistake and I'm so disappointed."
"It was hell inside. We had so much dust in the car that I couldn't breathe and couldn't see. My eyes hurt now and I also hurt my back trying to push the car over. Now I will just try to finish and score points for the team in the manufacturers' championship."
Mikko Hirvonen (Ford)"There are no words to describe how slippery this gravel is. It's just like driving on ice. Winning is a possibility but I need to find a balance between fighting for first place and finishing. There is no room for error now that Marcus has lost time and the pressure is on because I must score good points for the team."
Overall After SS8:
1.P.Solberg - Subaru - 59'00"1 :D
2.Hirvonen - Ford - 59'01"4
3.Pons - Citroen - 59'45"9
4.Stohl - Pug307 - 1h00'09"6
5.Herridge - Subaru - 1h03'13"5
6.Arai - Subaru - 1h03'16"5
7.Latvala - Subaru - 1h03'18"6
8.M.Baldacci - Mitsu - 1h03'24"8
9.Ligato - Mitsu - 1h03'24"8
10.Teiskonen - Subaru - 1h03'33"3
Petter Solberg (Subaru)
"The first two stages this morning were very difficult and extremely slippery. We changed a few things with the set-up as we went along and they seemed to help the feeling of the car. It's good to be leading but it's too bad about Chris, he was doing very well and I think would have had a great result here, but that's how it goes sometimes. For us, the focus now is to keep on pushing and try not to hit any kangaroos."
Chris Atkinson (Subaru)
"We had a good start to the day, especially with the first three stage wins. The fourth wasn't so good though as about halfway around a medium-speed corner the car stepped-out just a bit and dug into some soft sand. We got stuck and it wasn't possible to get back on the road again. As we were trying to sort that out, the hot exhaust lit some small shrubs at the back of the car and we had a small fire to contend with. We got it out as quick as we could and the damage doesn't look too bad, but we'll need to look it over properly in the Service Park. It's disappointing, of course, but we knew we were pushing close to the edge; I guess we just went over it.
"
Marcus Gronholm (Ford)
"I hit a stone on the inside of a slow right bend and the impact threw the car across the road and I rolled over the bank on the opposite side. The car rolled once, it was slow and soft, and ended on its roof. We pushed it back onto its wheels with the help of two or three people but then it became stuck on a tree stump so we had to jack it up to get out. We were stuck for about 10 minutes. I made a stupid mistake and I'm so disappointed."
"It was hell inside. We had so much dust in the car that I couldn't breathe and couldn't see. My eyes hurt now and I also hurt my back trying to push the car over. Now I will just try to finish and score points for the team in the manufacturers' championship."
Mikko Hirvonen (Ford)"There are no words to describe how slippery this gravel is. It's just like driving on ice. Winning is a possibility but I need to find a balance between fighting for first place and finishing. There is no room for error now that Marcus has lost time and the pressure is on because I must score good points for the team."
Overall After SS8:
1.P.Solberg - Subaru - 59'00"1 :D
2.Hirvonen - Ford - 59'01"4
3.Pons - Citroen - 59'45"9
4.Stohl - Pug307 - 1h00'09"6
5.Herridge - Subaru - 1h03'13"5
6.Arai - Subaru - 1h03'16"5
7.Latvala - Subaru - 1h03'18"6
8.M.Baldacci - Mitsu - 1h03'24"8
9.Ligato - Mitsu - 1h03'24"8
10.Teiskonen - Subaru - 1h03'33"3
| Weasel 555 | 10-27-2006 08:27 AM |
"Doh" !
BP Ford team leader, Marcus Gronholm has practically thrown away any chance of taking the 2006 drivers' title, after an error on the first 'proper' stage of the Rally Australia.
Gronholm began the day in P1 after having won the two super specials on Thursday night. However it all went wrong for the Finn just 5 kilometres from the start of the first run through Murray North [SS3], when he rolled his Focus. Although the car did not suffer mechanical damage, the accident cracked the windscreen and broke both side windows - costing him over 10 minutes and dropping him down the leader-board.
Gronholm and co-driver, Timo Rautiainen taped up the windows as best they could, but it was impossible to prevent choking brown dust from infiltrating the cockpit and they had to tackle another 70 kilometres of competition - SS4, SS5, SS6 and SS7 - before returning to the mid-day service for repair.
Gronholm finished the morning in 40th place overall and although he made up ground in the afternoon and won the final two 'proper' tests, he is still well outside the top ten.
read more:
[url]http://www.crash.net/news_view~t~Gronholm-s--stupid-mistake--hands-Loeb-title-~cid~4~id~139527.htm[/url]
BP Ford team leader, Marcus Gronholm has practically thrown away any chance of taking the 2006 drivers' title, after an error on the first 'proper' stage of the Rally Australia.
Gronholm began the day in P1 after having won the two super specials on Thursday night. However it all went wrong for the Finn just 5 kilometres from the start of the first run through Murray North [SS3], when he rolled his Focus. Although the car did not suffer mechanical damage, the accident cracked the windscreen and broke both side windows - costing him over 10 minutes and dropping him down the leader-board.
Gronholm and co-driver, Timo Rautiainen taped up the windows as best they could, but it was impossible to prevent choking brown dust from infiltrating the cockpit and they had to tackle another 70 kilometres of competition - SS4, SS5, SS6 and SS7 - before returning to the mid-day service for repair.
Gronholm finished the morning in 40th place overall and although he made up ground in the afternoon and won the final two 'proper' tests, he is still well outside the top ten.
read more:
[url]http://www.crash.net/news_view~t~Gronholm-s--stupid-mistake--hands-Loeb-title-~cid~4~id~139527.htm[/url]
| Weasel 555 | 10-27-2006 08:43 AM |
End of Day 1 Overall:
1.Hirvonen - Ford - 1h13'10"1
2.P.Solberg - Subaru - 1h13'36"3
3.Pons - Citroen - 1h14'34"5
4.Stohl - Pug307 - 1h14'42"7
5.Herridge - Subaru - 1h18'47"1
6.Arai - Subaru - 1h18'50"4
7.M.Baldacci - Mitsu - 1h19'03"9
8.Teiskonen - Subaru - 1h19'05"1
9.Ligato - Mitsu - 1h19'34"3
10.Nutahara - Mitsu - 1h20'31"8
11.Gronholm - Ford - 1h25'14"9
1.Hirvonen - Ford - 1h13'10"1
2.P.Solberg - Subaru - 1h13'36"3
3.Pons - Citroen - 1h14'34"5
4.Stohl - Pug307 - 1h14'42"7
5.Herridge - Subaru - 1h18'47"1
6.Arai - Subaru - 1h18'50"4
7.M.Baldacci - Mitsu - 1h19'03"9
8.Teiskonen - Subaru - 1h19'05"1
9.Ligato - Mitsu - 1h19'34"3
10.Nutahara - Mitsu - 1h20'31"8
11.Gronholm - Ford - 1h25'14"9
| runnah | 10-27-2006 08:54 AM |
Wow, just wow. What a rally so far 6 out of 10 WRC cars out already and its only day 1!! Drivers described the gravel like "Driving on Ice".
I just hope Gronholm can pull some magic outta his ass and come in 4th.
Although I'd like to see Hirvonen win his first rally and Petter finish well too.
I just hope Gronholm can pull some magic outta his ass and come in 4th.
Although I'd like to see Hirvonen win his first rally and Petter finish well too.
| WRXedUSA | 10-27-2006 09:25 AM |
Look at Dean Herridge and Toshi Arai!
WOW!
WOW!
| XenoWolf | 10-27-2006 10:12 AM |
Could you imagine a PWRC car taking first overall... or even taking podium? Damn! Go Toshi!
Actually... nevermind. I just realized that even with a 5 minute penalty (as per SupeRally rules), most of the WRC drivers who re-enter won't have a tough time overtaking the Production boys.
Actually... nevermind. I just realized that even with a 5 minute penalty (as per SupeRally rules), most of the WRC drivers who re-enter won't have a tough time overtaking the Production boys.
| Subaru Junkie | 10-27-2006 01:15 PM |
[QUOTE=XenoWolf;15770198]Could you imagine a PWRC car taking first overall... or even taking podium? Damn! Go Toshi!
Actually... nevermind. I just realized that even with a 5 minute penalty (as per SupeRally rules), most of the WRC drivers who re-enter won't have a tough time overtaking the Production boys.[/QUOTE]
thats 5 minutes per every unfinished stage, so if one had not finished the last 3 stages the time penalty is 15 minutes.
Actually... nevermind. I just realized that even with a 5 minute penalty (as per SupeRally rules), most of the WRC drivers who re-enter won't have a tough time overtaking the Production boys.[/QUOTE]
thats 5 minutes per every unfinished stage, so if one had not finished the last 3 stages the time penalty is 15 minutes.
| XenoWolf | 10-27-2006 01:28 PM |
[QUOTE=Subaru Junkie;15772713]thats 5 minutes per every unfinished stage, so if one had not finished the last 3 stages the time penalty is 15 minutes.[/QUOTE]
Oops, I didn't know that. I thought it was just a static time penalty. Hmm.. I guess then that we'll see tonight where everyone stands.
Oops, I didn't know that. I thought it was just a static time penalty. Hmm.. I guess then that we'll see tonight where everyone stands.
| Bort | 10-27-2006 01:35 PM |
I didn't realize that either. That can be a very substantial penalty for some.
| WRXedUSA | 10-27-2006 10:48 PM |
Ligato in a GroupN car set a faster time than 2 WRC cars on todays opening stage!
Go PCWRC!
Go PCWRC!
| Weasel 555 | 10-28-2006 09:48 AM |
Day 2:
from rally-live.com
After the dramatic start to Telstra Rally Australia it was a quiet drive in the countryside for the drivers contesting Leg Two of the final World Rally Championship event being held in Perth today. BP Ford World Rally Team's Mikko Hirvonen held onto the rally lead all day, while team mate Marcus Gronholm desperately climbed up the leaderboard.
Hirvonen started the day with a 28.2 second lead over Subaru World Rally Team's Petter Solberg. The running order dictated that Hirvonen ran after Solberg on the stages today so Hirvonen was able to pace his driving to keep the Norwegian at bay.
OMV Peugeot Norway's Manfred Stohl moved into third outright on stage 13, relegating Kronos Total Citroen's Xevi Pons to fourth. The most dramatic fall from grace today was that of Western Australian Dean Herridge. He dropped from fifth outright to ninth despite trying hard against the more experienced P-WRC regulars. Herridge's attack was greatly weakened when he lost fifth gear on SS18, in the final country stage of the day.
The biggest leap today was made by the Flying Finn Marcus Gronholm, who needs to finish third or higher to keep his championship hopes alive. He started the day in 18th outright and climbed up to an amazing seventh after claiming four stage wins as well as times within the top three on all of today's stages.
from rally-live.com
After the dramatic start to Telstra Rally Australia it was a quiet drive in the countryside for the drivers contesting Leg Two of the final World Rally Championship event being held in Perth today. BP Ford World Rally Team's Mikko Hirvonen held onto the rally lead all day, while team mate Marcus Gronholm desperately climbed up the leaderboard.
Hirvonen started the day with a 28.2 second lead over Subaru World Rally Team's Petter Solberg. The running order dictated that Hirvonen ran after Solberg on the stages today so Hirvonen was able to pace his driving to keep the Norwegian at bay.
OMV Peugeot Norway's Manfred Stohl moved into third outright on stage 13, relegating Kronos Total Citroen's Xevi Pons to fourth. The most dramatic fall from grace today was that of Western Australian Dean Herridge. He dropped from fifth outright to ninth despite trying hard against the more experienced P-WRC regulars. Herridge's attack was greatly weakened when he lost fifth gear on SS18, in the final country stage of the day.
The biggest leap today was made by the Flying Finn Marcus Gronholm, who needs to finish third or higher to keep his championship hopes alive. He started the day in 18th outright and climbed up to an amazing seventh after claiming four stage wins as well as times within the top three on all of today's stages.
| Weasel 555 | 10-28-2006 09:48 AM |
Overall after Day2:
1.Hirvonen - Ford - 2h17'01"8
2.P.Solberg - Subaru - 2h17'34"1 :D
3.Stohl - Pug307 - 2h19'38"7
4.Pons - Citroen - 2h19'58"8
5.Ligato - Mitsu - 2h28'27"1
6.Latvala - Subaru - 2h28'54"9
7.Gronholm - Ford - 2h29'06"4
8.Teiskonen - Subaru - 2h29'15"8
9.Herridge - Subaru - 2h29'30"8
10.M.Baldacci - Mitsu - 2h30'05"8
1.Hirvonen - Ford - 2h17'01"8
2.P.Solberg - Subaru - 2h17'34"1 :D
3.Stohl - Pug307 - 2h19'38"7
4.Pons - Citroen - 2h19'58"8
5.Ligato - Mitsu - 2h28'27"1
6.Latvala - Subaru - 2h28'54"9
7.Gronholm - Ford - 2h29'06"4
8.Teiskonen - Subaru - 2h29'15"8
9.Herridge - Subaru - 2h29'30"8
10.M.Baldacci - Mitsu - 2h30'05"8
| WRXedUSA | 10-28-2006 08:50 PM |
What happened to Nutahara and Arai?
| chaddeus | 10-28-2006 10:38 PM |
if petter did not slow down due to the dust covering his vision, he MIGHT be at the top. But Hirvonen is driving well with a good car also so... he deserve his first WRC win
- Charles
- Charles
| Subaru Junkie | 10-28-2006 10:45 PM |
3 more stages to go, I'll be happy if Petter can finish the rally in second and Hirvonen will collect his well deserved first WRC win.
| XenoWolf | 10-28-2006 11:19 PM |
[QUOTE=WRXedUSA;15785899]What happened to Nutahara and Arai?[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE="WRC.com"]Arai went straight on into a ditch in the penultimate forest stage of the leg and bent a steering arm and had a small brush fire. Although he managed to complete the stage, he dropped six minutes and retired at the end of the stage. Marcos Ligato inherited the lead as a result, and each of the P-WRC drivers also moved up one position. Both Arai and co-driver Tony Sircombe were uninjured.[/quote]
Not sure what happened to Nutahara. Arai went off on the penultimate stage of Leg 2.
[QUOTE="WRC.com"]Arai went straight on into a ditch in the penultimate forest stage of the leg and bent a steering arm and had a small brush fire. Although he managed to complete the stage, he dropped six minutes and retired at the end of the stage. Marcos Ligato inherited the lead as a result, and each of the P-WRC drivers also moved up one position. Both Arai and co-driver Tony Sircombe were uninjured.[/quote]
Not sure what happened to Nutahara. Arai went off on the penultimate stage of Leg 2.
| datageek | 10-29-2006 12:52 AM |
Both Scoobies, no mechanical failures. Petter may not have won, but I think the entire team should go hold a massive celebration. Petter even hit a rock, and the car didn't break.
Congratulations to Mikko on his first win. I've been rooting for him since 2003, so I'm really happy to see him get his first win. (Quite literally see him, since he was on the live camera the whole time.)
Congrats also to Jari-Matti Latvala for taking his first PWRC win!
I can't remember the last time I was this excited at the end of a rally. It's been a long, long time. Great event.
Congratulations to Mikko on his first win. I've been rooting for him since 2003, so I'm really happy to see him get his first win. (Quite literally see him, since he was on the live camera the whole time.)
Congrats also to Jari-Matti Latvala for taking his first PWRC win!
I can't remember the last time I was this excited at the end of a rally. It's been a long, long time. Great event.
| LastResort | 10-29-2006 01:10 AM |
[QUOTE=datageek;15787643]Petter even hit a rock, and the car didn't break. [/QUOTE]Unpossible!
| chaddeus | 10-29-2006 01:12 AM |
Well.... at leaste I am happy for Petter but that Ford WRC is really competitive!!
Anyway, look at Xsara. Not in Podium but when Sebastian is driving, its OMG... The car looks as if its the best and fastest car!! Sebastian just make it look so good! Seriously, I think Sebastian can take some Win even with a Subaru or any car.
In a way, if Sebastian is driving, we can easily bet that he is going to win and win!!
- Charles
Anyway, look at Xsara. Not in Podium but when Sebastian is driving, its OMG... The car looks as if its the best and fastest car!! Sebastian just make it look so good! Seriously, I think Sebastian can take some Win even with a Subaru or any car.
In a way, if Sebastian is driving, we can easily bet that he is going to win and win!!
- Charles
| psg | 10-29-2006 01:42 AM |
Petter Solberg finishes in 2nd. Kind of disappointing considering Gronholm rolled it on day one and Loeb is AWOL, but I'm sure he's happy after all the terrible luck dating back to last year. Solberg sure did push Hirvonen, but he didn't falter.
Good rally.
Good rally.
| WRXedUSA | 10-29-2006 10:31 AM |
I'm glad Hirvonen is doing well at Ford.
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