CMR2 BRC - Pirelli International Rally 18-19 April [Archive]

JTLarsen

10th April 2008, 14:34

Welcome to the:
CMR2 BRC - Pirelli International Rally 18-19 April

This is the first real rally of the 2008 CMR2 BRC season, and it will be no easy start as we head straight for the Carlisle based Pirelli International Rally, which runs in the giant (and car breaking) Kielder Forest complex.

Rally info:

In-game rally: Greece (Expert mode)
Shakedown: SS3
Deadline: Thuesday 22nd at 11.59 pm (no extensions will be given)
Submit times to: jokumlarsen@gmail.com or by PM to me (JTLarsen)

This is how the timecard should look:
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Driver: JTLarsen
Nationality: Denmark
Car: Ford Focus WRC07
Rally: Pirelli International Rally

02:05.02 <-- Stage 1
02:05.02 <-- Stage 2
02:05.02 <-- You get the idea
02:05.02
02:05.02
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10:25.10 <-- Total, Very important!
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There is a few new features in the BRC this year:

Shakedown
All rounds will now also include a shakedown, as most BRC events are held on different surfaces than the current World Championship events. The shakedown will not be obligatory but should give the competitors a chance to tweak their cars just right for the conditions at hand.

Rookie Of The Year
The second new feature of 2008 is the Rookie Of The Year Award, this will give the newcomers to both the sport and the championship something to fight for. The winner will be awarded with a medal equal to that of the winner of the full championship (see official homepage).

In order to compete for the award you must:

Have scored no CMR2WC points in '07[/*:m:27fyegze]
Have had no CMR2BRC wins in '07[/*:m:27fyegze]
Compete in at least 3 CMR2BRC events in '08[/*:m:27fyegze]Do remember to visit the official homepage of the championship at:
http://www.jtl-media.com/rally/cmr2brc.html

JTLarsen

10th April 2008, 14:37

..and to the new CMR2 gamers of this forum I'd like to point out that there will be points for places 1st to 18th, giving everybody a fair chance of a good fight troughout the championship:

1st - 20 pts
2nd - 18 pts
3rd - 16 pts
4th - 15 pts
5th - 14 pts
6th - 13 pts
7th - 12 pts
8th - 11 pts
9th - 10 pts
10th - 9 pts
11th - 8 pts
12th - 7 pts
13th - 6 pts
14th - 5 pts
15th - 4 pts
16th - 3 pts
17th - 2 pts
18th - 1 pts

This is not my idea, but how it is in the "real" BRC :D

UKOG~Will

10th April 2008, 16:36

Wooohooo!!

BRC is on! :D

Best of luck everyone, maybe I'll do better in the Ford than the Scoob :rolleyes: :p

steve0302

10th April 2008, 20:35

im in for this will be submitting my times at weekend as going on hol on monday.
good luck to all as i will be hoping for a repeat of the pre season event.

tannat

10th April 2008, 22:56

Have been at it fairly hard in the Lancer since Argentina-hope for a good showing here.

Purely doing this as an exercise to conquer my dislike of the Lancer..

I'll try to put together an entry list from the BRC Entry thread

Unless someone beats me to it :D

Rat

11th April 2008, 01:27

ok, BRC is now open! The Toyots has had a few problems, but we are up to the task... More Red Bull please!!!

tannat

11th April 2008, 12:05

1 22 80
1 22 15
1 21 85

The preceding times were set at suspension -2 (we've been testing with 0 and -2 settings). Just for kicks, we did our final runs at -5, not expecting anything...

1 20 60 (new PB)
1 20 95

Quite a bumpy stage, perhaps the -5 absorbs them better.

Also had a go at SS9- a very difficult stage. After two runs had dropped my PB 1 second with the -5 setting :up:

As long as we aren't prone to roll we'll be okay. A bit more testing and we are off for the start..

JTLarsen

11th April 2008, 13:49

I'll try to put together an entry list from the BRC Entry thread
Unless someone beats me to it :D

Please do so!

As for startingnumbers, these are the numbers awarded, based upon last years championship:

1. Ramore (Bulgaria)
2. Cyborg_hun (Hun)
3. JTLarsen (DK)
4. Rat (Australia)
5. Will (England)
6. Juha (Belgium)
7. Jso1985 (Bolivia)
8. Matt Rudd (UK)
9. Crutts (England)

Numbers 10 till 99 are up for grabs, so claim your BRC startnumber here if there's a special number you'd like!

kabouter

11th April 2008, 15:47

Can I have #27 please :D

JTLarsen

11th April 2008, 15:53

Done :D

01. Ramore (Bulgaria)
02. Cyborg_hun (Hun)
03. JTLarsen (DK)
04. Rat (Australia)
05. Will (England)
06. Juha (Belgium)
07. Jso1985 (Bolivia)
08. Matt Rudd (UK)
09. Crutts (England)
27. Kabouter (Holland)

tannat

11th April 2008, 20:33

01. Ramore (Bulgaria)
02. Cyborg_hun (Hun)
03. JTLarsen (DK)
04. Rat (Australia)
05. Will (England)
06. Juha (Belgium)
07. Jso1985 (Bolivia)
08. Matt Rudd (UK)
09. Crutts (England)
13. Tannattheunstoppablesexmachine (United States) :D
27. Kabouter (Holland)

UKOG~Will

11th April 2008, 21:36

ROFLMFAO Tannat

steve0302

11th April 2008, 23:32

could i have number 70 please?

JTLarsen

12th April 2008, 05:52

01. Ramore
02. Cyborg_hun
03. JTLarsen
04. Rat
05. Will
06. Juha
07. Jso1985
08. Matt Rudd
09. Crutts
13. Tannattheunstoppableblabberingmachine http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//images/smilies/biggrin.gif
27. Kabouter
70. Steve0302

Rat

12th April 2008, 11:46

tannat, shouldn't you be 69?
I'll stick with #4, thank you.

tannat

12th April 2008, 13:00

Juha

12th April 2008, 16:24

tannat

12th April 2008, 17:40

Why the nickname? your wife pregnant again perhaps? :D

2 is enough in many ways....

Frozzy

12th April 2008, 19:24

i think im going to have to withdraw for the time being as i uninstalled CMR" and have seemed to have lost the disk so unles i can download the game looks like ill be out of action for some time :-(

pettersolberg29

12th April 2008, 20:43

I'll bagsy number 14 right away if I can!

jso1985

12th April 2008, 20:53

I'll grab #46 please. borrowed from my friend Valentino Rossi :D

JTLarsen

13th April 2008, 08:06

01. Ramore
02. Cyborg_hun
03. JTLarsen
04. Rat
05. Will
06. Juha
07. Jso1985
08. Matt Rudd
09. Crutts
13. Tannattheunstoppablesexmachine http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//images/smilies/biggrin.gif
14. pettersolberg29
27. Kabouter
46. Jso1985
70. Steve0302

I am evil Homer

13th April 2008, 18:57

I'll grab #28 :)

01. Ramore
02. Cyborg_hun
03. JTLarsen
04. Rat
05. Will
06. Juha
07. Jso1985
08. Matt Rudd
09. Crutts
13. Tannattheunstoppablesexmachine
14. pettersolberg29
27. Kabouter
28. I am evil Homer
46. Jso1985
70. Steve0302

tannat

14th April 2008, 14:55

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh15/tannatmadiran/greece.jpg

Reporter: A quick word, Tannat? Things sorted out with the Lancer?

Tannat: Yes, finally we are happy. This car is big, and doesn't work as our previous drives. It took a big shift in thinking, but after much work awe are pleased to say our pace is as faster or faster than previous drives in our career.

Reporter: That's great news. How are your chances on this one?

Tannat: We hope for a podium finish. If we drive wisely this is acheivable unless the competetin is better, and this is very possible. The BRC is well-subscribed this year.

Reporter: And a jet is waiting on you to take you directly to Jordan?

Tannat: Yes- we will not be around for post rally activities as there is still some testing to do for the Jordan WRC. We knew our chedule would be busy with commitments to both series.

Reporter: Thanks Tannat, and good luck on the rally..

Frozzy

14th April 2008, 15:28

tannat

14th April 2008, 17:08

I'll grab #28 :)

07. Jso1985
46. Jso1985

Under section 3.02 appendix J of the International Sporting Code I believe jso1985s entry is to be invalid (as well as any and all points accumulated) as he has multiple entries for the season :p

JTLarsen

14th April 2008, 18:15

Under section 3.02 appendix J of the International Sporting Code I believe jso1985s entry is to be invalid (as well as any and all points accumulated) as he has multiple entries for the season :p

Damn, Tannat is right! I completely forgot that Jso1985 already had earned #7

01. Ramore
02. Cyborg_hun
03. JTLarsen
04. Rat
05. Will
06. Juha
07. Jso1985
08. Matt Rudd
09. Crutts
13. Tannattheunstoppablesexmachine
14. pettersolberg29
27. Kabouter
28. I am evil Homer
33. Frozzy
70. Steve0302

tannat

14th April 2008, 19:38

Damn, Tannat is right! I completely forgot that Jso1985 already had earned #7

You are doing him a favor...

Anyone in racing with #46 (espeically bikes) is on the way out.

.. and overhyped, even beyond Montoya proportions....

UKOG~Will

14th April 2008, 21:15

Will Suffers Set Back In Pre-Season Test

Munchi's BRC Ford Driver Will has had to retire from his first test with his new Munchi's Ford team today, after hitting a tree and damaging the roll cage.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g161/willlloyd/untitled-4.jpg

Frozzy

15th April 2008, 15:03

just out of curiosity what cars is every one driving so far i've gatherd
me and WIll are driving focuses and TAnnat is driving a Mitsu thats all so far :D

kabouter

15th April 2008, 15:27

I'll continue with my old Peugeot 206 WRC. Every practice I can get with that car is helpful. Unfortunately I don't have much time for testing before the Pirelli International, but with less than 18 drivers entered so far a points finish is assured :)

NOR

15th April 2008, 15:39

01. Ramore
02. Cyborg_hun
03. JTLarsen
04. Rat
05. Will
06. Juha
07. Jso1985
08. Matt Rudd
09. Crutts
13. Tannattheunstoppablesexmachine
14. pettersolberg29
27. Kabouter
28. I am evil Homer
33. Frozzy
52. NOR
70. Steve0302

pettersolberg29

15th April 2008, 15:55

I'm borrowing Henning's Focus from last year - a new experience after driving Subarus everywhere else!

JTLarsen

15th April 2008, 16:55

The Two Basses (Ford) Team Europe are very proud to announce that they will be debuting an exciting new car at the first round of the BRC.

Namely the: Skoda Fabia2000!

The development of this new car has been going on since a few weeks before the Ford Focus WRC07 was released, when Two Basses head engineer NOR was contacted by the Skoda factories for possible involvement of the final development of the Fabia2000.

The progress of the car has gone really fast since the CMR2 Rally Magazine revealed a picture of the car a few weeks ago, and the Skoda factories has been so satisfied with the cooperation with NOR that the Two Basses Team Europe has been chosen to debut the car into rallying for further development.

This means that both NOR and JTLarsen will be driving the new Fabia2000 at the Pirelli International Rally next weekend.

Keep an eye on the CMR2 Rally Magazine as it will feature the full story on the car in a coming issue.

Here is a couple of fresh pictures from a test conducted by the team near the Kielder forestcomplex.

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/7344/fabia1tc1.jpg

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/3302/fabia2gr8.jpg

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/4997/fabia3fv3.jpg

Frozzy

15th April 2008, 19:21

oh nice Skoda there JTLarsen look forward to the article in the magazine

jso1985

15th April 2008, 19:48

So Valentino wanted his #46 back...

Okay I'll take number 7, lucky 7 for me I guess

Awesome Skoda BTW :up:

pettersolberg29

15th April 2008, 22:15

That Skoda is great, really, really great!

So, when can we have it..? ;)

pettersolberg29

15th April 2008, 22:17

I'm borrowing Henning's Focus from last year - a new experience after driving Subarus everywhere else!

And BTW JTLarsen's comment has reminded me I'm actually using the Skoda Fabia 07 - I dont know how I forgot that only minutes after doing Shakedown runs!!

Juha

16th April 2008, 09:57

I've finally taken the Suzuki. I didn't practice the stages so it was a conservative effort, just in order to bag a few points.

Rat

16th April 2008, 10:54

#4 Rat, Toyota WRC
We finished the shakedown today:
1:35.54 hit a tree and spun near the end.
1:29.68
1:28.97
1:28.84
1:27.09
Fast, just not fast enough! Had to resort to the backup steering rack(keyboard).

pettersolberg29

16th April 2008, 11:27

14 pettersolberg29, Skoda Fabia 07

Finished five runs on SS3 today,
1:25.89
1:27.13
1:24.88
1:26.46
1:29.34

Not bad pace overall - hoping to get top 8 in my first ever BRC round, and maybe get Newcomer of the Year or whatever!

Frozzy

16th April 2008, 15:15

my shakedown times were
1. 1.38.41
2. 1.32.41
3. 1.29.70
4.1.28.95
5. 1.30.56
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s112/Skoda-4-life/Stobart.gif
Reporter: So Martin first real test in the new focus how o you feel?

M.F: yeah it great the steering fells a little slow for us and gives a bit too much understeer but well get this fixed for the weekend.

reporter: youve been driving a FAbia 06 in the WRC how does this compare?

M.F: personally speaking it much better quicker and more responsive but well see if the FIA will give us dispensation to abandon our Skoda in favour of the Focus for the next round in Jordan.

Reporter: Any predictions on where youll finish the Pirelli?

M.F well hopefully looking at the other team we hope to finish top six at best but hey this is rallying so the unpredictable always happens when you least expect it to.

Juha

16th April 2008, 19:38

I though my 1.24 shakedown time wasn't good, but still seemed to do fine enough for 2nd. :)

NOR

16th April 2008, 20:32

The new Fabia seems very quick.
Shake: 1:24,07 1:22,77 1:22,58 1:23,94 1:21,53http://nor.rajce.idnes.cz/CMR2_-_Skoda_Fabia_S2000/images/CMR2_2008-04-13_23-16-51-70.jpg

tannat

16th April 2008, 21:14

Wonder if cyborg_hun is going to be around for the BRC?

You out there, mate?

Tannat

pettersolberg29

16th April 2008, 22:05

Any reason for the Skoda being quicker? Smaller/lighter?

And lets hope cyborg_hun isn't around in the BRC - give other people a chance!!! ;)

Rat

17th April 2008, 04:07

the more the better pettersolberg! Must go faster, drink more Red Bull!

pettersolberg29

17th April 2008, 10:09

^ aaahh, that's the stuff!

UKOG~Will

17th April 2008, 18:46

I have a can of red bull on my desk...saving it for the rally :D

jso1985

17th April 2008, 19:55

better put in on a fridge then :p

UKOG~Will

17th April 2008, 21:59

Oh yeah...fridge...yeah....d'oh

JTLarsen

18th April 2008, 12:42

01:24.79
01:24.10
01:23.87
01:24.66
01:24.92

I am very satisfied with this consistent set of shakedowntimes, the Fabia is handling the rough terrain quite well despite the short wheelbase.

tannat

18th April 2008, 13:19

Reporter: "So Tannat, how was your outing in the WRC "limousine" ?

Tannat: "Ha ha! You have been following me! This limousine suffers very little in comparison to the rest of the field. The stages with tight transitions cause it trouble, but aside from that the rest can be solved with the proper setup."

Reporter: "A good rally for you then?"

Tannat: "Yes, we are pleased. Personal bests or close to personal bests on almost every stage. We were too cautious on SS1, made a mistake or two on SS4, and slapped a tree on SS10, but aside from that a very satisfying drive."

Reporter: "One final question-I know you are rushing to the airport for Jordan. Any thoughts of the Lancer on tarmac?"

Tannat: "This is the big question, isn't it? Ask me again after Jordan. Ciao.."

Reporter: "Very good. Thanks, Tannat"

pettersolberg29

18th April 2008, 17:59

Can't compare to tannat's interview, so I'll just say I've finished the rally, and unfortunately the Kielder Forest stages took no prisoner of me, but bashed my Skoda about so that I couldn't fix everything in time for the next stages!

I set PBs on every stage as this was the first time I'd done any stages in Greece except SS3 in Shakedown. I feel SS8 and 10 went very well, but SS2 was a nightmare.

I just hope to be top 10, maybe top 8 if I'm lucky, really lucky.

Rat

19th April 2008, 00:19

there is some good times done by all this time and close!

Rat

20th April 2008, 11:13

I'll be doing the Rally asap and my times will should be sent before the deadline, hopefully!

Pawprint

20th April 2008, 20:55

I'll be doing the Rally asap and my times will should be sent before the deadline, hopefully!

I hope I can say the same. Been busy this weekend.

Rat

21st April 2008, 05:01

hey,hey Pawprint Welcome back! Now get to work so we can get testing for the BRC and the WRC. Do you need more Red Bull. lol

Rat

21st April 2008, 12:06

JT you have mail.
Finally finished the Rally:
It was a fast rally, setting some fast PB's along the way! We drifted into the trees a couple of times and lost a bit of time. Stage 6 proved the worst for us when the driver(me) was distracted by a nice English girl in the crowd and ploughed headon into a big tree! Damage resulted in a badly damaged gearbox and panel damage. Stage 7, well that was a disaster going off road then getting lost in the undergrowth, lost a heap of time. Stage 10, we were going really well for most of the stage until I got a bit crossed up before the hairpin and put the Corolla onto 2 wheels and gently rolled at the hairpin. Lucky we didn't go into the gully! Still I got a PB for the effort!
Hopefully we were fast enough for some points. Now where is Pawprint?

Pawprint

21st April 2008, 17:55

#10 Pawprint

Still in the RBR Toyota, but with new personal sponsors replacing the Jam Collective (WRC personal sponsors) for the BRC.

JTLarsen

21st April 2008, 18:03

01. Ramore
02. Cyborg_hun
03. JTLarsen
04. Rat
05. Will
06. Juha
07. Jso1985
08. Matt Rudd
09. Crutts
10. Pawprint
13. Tannat
14. pettersolberg29
27. Kabouter
28. I am evil Homer
33. Frozzy
52. NOR
70. Steve0302

tannat

21st April 2008, 19:28

How many times received thus far, JTL?

UKOG~Will

21st April 2008, 20:04

Gotta get the rally done yet..sorry

Pawprint

21st April 2008, 21:10

Bad news, Rat....

The Red Bull Racing BRC Team's computers are indicating the #10 Toyota has stopped on the road section after stage 4, and word is that a message has come through regarding a road traffic incident near the car's location. More on this story as it reaches us.

JTLarsen

22nd April 2008, 06:31

How many times received thus far, JTL?

7, so it matches the average of last season :D

Rat

22nd April 2008, 07:58

you guys ok? Still no word through...

tannat

22nd April 2008, 12:35

7, so it matches the average of last season :D

For a 'side' championship that's really good :up:

Juha

22nd April 2008, 12:43

At least we'll all finish in the top 8. :D

JTLarsen

22nd April 2008, 12:46

For a 'side' championship that's really good :up:

Current entry count: 8!

I am very satisfied!! :D

JTLarsen

22nd April 2008, 12:47

At least we'll all finish in the top 8. :D

True, but points is awarded all the way up till 18th place!

Ramore

22nd April 2008, 15:02

Ramore Rally Team Report (quotes from the driver):

Before SS1: It is the first time we drive Ford competitively, but unfortunately we didn't have time to do any tests of the car and we have to figure out the setting during the first two stages.
After SS2: Completely wrong settings, a lot of understeer. I think the Subaru suits my driving style better. We will see if we can get a good feeling with the focus.
After SS4: We lost a couple of seconds after a spin in SS3. No confidence at all. At least the car settings are ok now.
After SS6: No major mistakes, but very slow. I should have practiced a bit before the rally.
After SS8: Huge spin in SS7. It took me about 10-15 sec. to turn the car in the right direction.
After SS10: I kind of lost my concentration after the mistake in SS7. Again a spin in ss9. My times are not good at all.
After SS11: This rally was terrible for me. New car, no testing, only 3 rallies so far this year. I have to find time to practice more, because I feel like losing the speed and the confidence.

JTLarsen

22nd April 2008, 15:30

Commentator: Ramore had 5 podium finishes in 5 BRC rallies last year, and as a result won the Championship! This year it seems that the tables has turned as the reigning champion is off to a bad start, and several BRC rookies are leaving their mark on the championship already!

Commentator: Ramore, the Jim Clark International is only one month away, and will also be held on asphalt, any predictions?

The final results will be online tomorrow!

Ramore

22nd April 2008, 16:45

[quote="JTLarsen"]Commentator: Ramore, the Jim Clark International is only one month away, and will also be held on asphalt, any predictions?

Ramore: My favorite surface is asphalt, so I expect to do better and fight at least for a podium place. We have already arranged two day test with Ford and after that we will decide whether to continue the BRC with Ford or drive the Subaru that we are using in the WRC or may be get back the Toyota. But one thing I know for sure - the competition this season is fierce. This means that we have to be prepared well and give 110% on every stage. We have learned our lesson from this event, so we are ready to fight back. See you in Kelso.

Pawprint

22nd April 2008, 17:52

you guys ok? Still no word through...

Afraid it's over...

we hit an advertising banner for 'Waking The Dead' on the outside of the final turn in ss4 and damaged the rear suspension. On the road section it fell to bits, and the police pulled us over, and had a look, and kept us there. We tried to make repairs enough to get back to service, but they were having none of it.

It wasn't our fault. We could have driven the car back to service and continued with the rally, but they wouldn't let us.

http://www.killrob.co.uk/updates/road_trip_police_full.jpg
At The Scene

http://www.rumblemotorsport.com/commodore/images/Broken2-20229.jpg
Part of the offending suspension

tannat

22nd April 2008, 18:05

I say paws gets a point for best original post :up:

Cheers!

kabouter

22nd April 2008, 21:16

I did manage to complete the rally - not sure what time zone the deadline is specified for, but for me it's 10.14 pm, so still well ahead of 11.59pm... I'm sending a PM with my times now :)

By the way, my shakedown times:
1.27,24 (bad start of the stage)
1.27,28 (still not right)
1.27,92 (I should have known by now the hairpins are there)
1.24,04 (finally a clean run)

UKOG~Will

22nd April 2008, 22:00

Um..crap. Haven't found a spare half an hour to do the rally. My fault, not exactly good enough to be honest, very sorry. I'll be back for Round 2 trust.

W

Rat

23rd April 2008, 11:19

Give that bloke a XXXX! Paws you surprise us all! Well done! You are forgiven. We thought you were stuck in the PR tent with the ladies!

kabouter

23rd April 2008, 14:26

As I wrote last night I managed to do the rally just before the deadline. I didn't have time for testing in between Rally Argentina and the Pirelli International so I just copied my setup that worked on the gravel of Argentina.

The handling of the car wasn't too bad on these stages, but my lack of training showed. Although I managed not to go "over the edge" completely I lost precious a few times off the road trying to find some grip. My computer also had some problems with the evening stages, a combination of setting sun and lots of trees reducing the frame rate... and that's at the lowest detail level :( But no major disasters with trees or cliffs, so I'm not too unhappy with my effort.

The next rounds are on tarmac, a surface I haven't come to grips with, so I'm not expecting any results but if my schedule permits I'll use it for some on-event practice with a view to the asphalt rounds of the CMR2WC later in the season.

JTLarsen

23rd April 2008, 14:36

CMR2 BRC - Pirelli International Rally 2008 Results

Final Classification:

01. Steve0302 26:23.48
02. Tannat 26:43.91
03. NOR 26:45,39
04. Ramore 26:59.32
05. pettersolberg29 26:59.73
06. Juha 27:15,84
07. kabouter 28:01.58
08. JTLarsen 28:20.63
09. Rat 29:24.22

Stage By Stage:

Driver: Steve0302
Nationality: England
Car: Subaru impreza
02:51.89
02:42.17
01:20.30
02:52.69
02:52.35
01:20.97
02:27.82
02:40.77
02:49.33
02:48.91
01:16.28
--------
26:23.48

Driver: Tannat
Nationality: United States of America
Car: Mitsubishi Lancer WRC 08

03:04.00
02:47.45
01:20.75
02:53.64
02:51.91
01:21.91
02:30.50
02:46.85
02:52.02
02:54.72
01:20.17
--------
26:43.91

Driver: NOR
Nationality: Czech Republic
Car: Skoda Fabia S2000
03:03,99
02:47,27
01:22,68
02:53,38
02:54,04
01:20,50
02:32,67
02:48,97
02:52,31
02:49,66
01:19,92
--------
26:45,39

Driver: Ramore
Nationality: Bulgarian
Car: Ford Focus WRC07
Rally: Pirelli International Rally
03:01.18
02:46.33
01:22.37
02:51.36
02:53.72
01:19.67
02:44.06
02:49.53
02:57.10
02:53.96
01:20.40
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26:59.32

Driver: pettersolberg29
Nationality: England
Car: Skoda Fabia WRC07
03:01.69
02:52.76
01:24.77
02:54.28
02:52.01
01:20.72
02:38.28
02:48.40
02:54.97
02:51.04
01:20.81
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26:59.73

Driver: Juha
Nationality: Belgium
Car: Suzuki SX4
03:03.61
02:52.30
01:24,36
02:53,44
02:58,69
01:20,81
02:38,21
02:54,02
02:53,71
02:55,37
01:21.32
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27:15,84

Driver: kabouter
Nationality: Netherlands
Car: Peugeot 206 WRC
03:08.34
02:55.55
01:26.96
03:01.45
03:03.38
01:22.84
02:42.16
02:57.97
03:00.43
02:59.82
01:22.68
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28:01.58

Driver: JTLarsen
Nationality: Denmark
Car: Skoda Fabia S2000
03:12.68
02:54.74
01:24.45
03:06.21
03:02.98
01:25.53
02:46.15
03:00.92
03:05.76
03:00.49
01:22.66
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28:20.63

Driver: Rat
Nationality: Australian
Car: Toyota Corolla WRC
03:16.98
03:02.84
01:28.03
03:02.15
03:11.38
01:26.43
02:54.17
03:13.75
03:13.97
03:11.01
01:23.51
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29:24.22

tannat

23rd April 2008, 15:08

Very, very pleased with 2nd :up:

Less than 2 clicks ahead of NOR. Good rally mate :up: :beer:

I don't think this will be the last ime this happens between us.

Cheers to Steve for a fine result :up:

tannat

23rd April 2008, 15:10

kabouter

23rd April 2008, 15:16

Congratulations to Steve for a convincing win, and to all others for scoring points on this event :) Some of the times (especially by Steve) are impressive. I've still got so much to learn...

NOR

23rd April 2008, 15:19

Congrats to winner and thanks to Tannat for great battle.
The Steve's time on SS1 should be a mistake. I have never seen anybody to get under 2:55 in Czech Championship (for many years). And the total time is not corresponding to sum of all these SS.

Juha

23rd April 2008, 15:49

Nice battle, not even a minute between me and the winner. Well done guys! :)

steve0302

23rd April 2008, 16:12

Steve:

I've got to know what is your technique on SS1.

Keep it on the light colored gravel in ths strict middle of the rooad and stay clean, or cut like a madman on this stage?

I know I can do it faster, but I've yet to provide the goods.

Tannat
On ss1, just need to keep it very clean and be fast.
I had a lot of practice before the rally and a lot of trial and error in setting up the car

steve0302

23rd April 2008, 16:14

very pleased with the result, really wasn't expecting that at all.

I had so much practice so it must of payed off

Congrats to all competitors that took part

JTLarsen

23rd April 2008, 16:22

The Steve's time on SS1 should be a mistake. I have never seen anybody to get under 2:55 in Czech Championship (for many years). And the total time is not corresponding to sum of all these SS.

Official announcement:

A complaint has been recieved about the times of Steve, I will look into it during tonight, a jury consisting of 2 randomly picked contestants from top 5 of this rally will be summoned of there is still doubts.

pettersolberg29

23rd April 2008, 16:49

This must sound like we're all ganging up on Steve, but I also wonder how he got 1:16 on the SSS. I'm not saying you didn't, but that is hellishly quick! Well done!

As for me, 5th is a great result, although being less than ONE second off 4th is a bit gutting...I'll get you next time Ramore!

tannat

23rd April 2008, 17:34

On ss1, just need to keep it very clean and be fast.
I had a lot of practice before the rally and a lot of trial and error in setting up the car

I cut alot and the engine revs drop a bit.

Perhaps I should keep it on the straight and narrow.

Cheers...

steve0302

23rd April 2008, 23:40

i see there is a complain about my times on ss1 and sss.

i agree that these times were very fast, but i had done hours of practice and trying different setups before the rally. with ss1 and sss being 2 of my favourite stages on the game i practiced these more.

i'm only here to have fun and would not dream of spoiling the game for anyone else, so i will except any decision by the jury to keep peace and the true spirit of the game

Ramore

23rd April 2008, 23:46

As for me, 5th is a great result, although being less than ONE second off 4th is a bit gutting...I'll get you next time Ramore!

Man, that's the closest times I have ever seen here. Good job. I guess I was a bit luckier this time. I am ready for the battle in the next round, so be careful :) .

Anyways, I am quite happy with the fourth place after a very difficult event for me. Can't wait for the tarmac events.

jso1985

24th April 2008, 04:04

congrats on the win Steve

During the whole Pirelli Rally, the garage asigned to jso1985's was empty and noone could explain the reason, 3 days after the Bolivian driver finally gives his word
"While we were on-route to England, problem arose on the customs office in the Miami Intl. Airport, some unnamed U.S Citizen(later identified just as "James K.") had apparently gave the local authorities some nasty and false info about the inside content of my Hoobastank CD's(that white thing was flour dammit :p ), as result we spent a few days on the county jail until everyhting got cleared, but meanwhile without a driver the team decided to send the C4 directly to Jordan instead, hence the total empty garage"

real reason: I think I had the two busiest days of my life on Monday and Tuesday, so I was unable to do the rally, sorry JT! I'll do my best to do the next round

tannat

24th April 2008, 04:48

Bloody latino's are taking over my beloved country :p

Shucks, they can have it! :laugh:

Rat

24th April 2008, 11:20

Bugger!

JTLarsen

24th April 2008, 16:14

Official announcement:

Upon request Steve0302 has provided this info:

1. He is on a Playstation (no possibility for using the CMR2 Edit cheat)
2. He is not using any cheats what so ever.
3. He do not own a digital camera, so therefore cannot provide a screenshot of proof.

The timecard had an error as it was 20 seconds short, this has been disregarded as a mistake, as he would not have gained anything had it not been discovered.

I have chosen to trust him so he will keep his first place!

However, this case will be held open for the remaining season, should he be convicted of cheating in this or any other championship, the case will be re-opened and all points lost.

Please understand that this is not to incriminate anyone, but our CMR2 championships is based on trust, and trust only, so we cannot have anybody breaking the honour code amongst us!

Congratulations to Steve0302 on his victory!
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