2009 Rally Finland - official thread

[A.F.F.]

C'mon, it's not too soon to ask who's coming this year? :)

And don't forget the annual forum dinner at saturday evening... although, I have a feeling there won't be too many of us there this year.

[jonas_mcrae]

I want to go, it all depends on my finnish friend inviting me to stay...
It would be my first rally finland so Im really looking forward to it, when is the entry list going to be ready?

[A.F.F.]

From here you can see received entries. http://www.nesteoilrallyfinland.fi/en/competitors/entries/

[J4MIE]

It's a no for me this year once again sadly :( I've too many other things on and going to too many other events later in the year.

[Juha]

Not for me either, I'll have to settle for Poland. Have fun and plenty of everything. :D

[Woodeye]

Not coming. Why to bother? It's going to be 3 guys fighting over the victory and in the end the french guy will win. :)

Heading to U.K, London and Manchester at the same time with NORF.

[Brother John]

Not for me either this year. My doughter will marry that weekend!
Of the other side, I do not have to much sense to see only a top three on a wrc rally.
I, however, will missing the social contact and the annual forum dinner at saturday evening. :(

[Rallyper]

Not for me either this year. My doughter will marry that weekend!
Of the other side, I do not have to much sense to see only a top three on a wrc rally.
I, however, will missing the social contact and the annual forum dinner at saturday evening. :(

well, guys, you who don´t come to NORF this year. It´s a free world....
But I know you´re missing a lot more! And it could very well be 5-6 cars fighting of the victory. Petter and Bosse in competitive cars and why not Mikkelsen? And I´m sure we will see some interesting entries. :D

BTW what annual dinner....? Can one take part...? ITC where? :confused:

[dyfi1]

My job has been under threat of redundancy for the last 3 months so NORF plans been `on hold`. On Wednesday of this week my employers sent me a letter to say that I was not to be chosen for the chop :D :D but it`s now too late to reserve my usual mökki. I have decided instead to take a long week end break at the end of September and watch final round of Finnish rally championship at Hyvinkää :) The thought of no Finnish holiday this year was too much to bear!

[pino]

I will take my final decision next month, hopefully it will be a yes :D

[Mirek]

Seems like I may come as well.

[DonJippo]

I'll be there if not for any other reason but forum dinner so that Jani don't have to be there alone :D

[A.F.F.]

I'll be there if not for any other reason but forum dinner so that Jani don't have to be there alone :D

Cheers Don. We'll have plenty of everything. :D

[KiwiRallyFan]

Hi. I'm from New Zealand and will be attending Rally Finland this year for the first time. I was wondering what sort of weather and temperatures to expect. Should I bring wet weather gear? Also, what are the ground conditions like in among the trees? Do I need boots? Thanks in advance for any replies.

[gloomyDAY]

Is there a wealthy person in this thread that can pay for my flight?

I'll pay you back when I finish college, honest!
Don't want to miss Rally Finland before the FIA stupidly decides to rotate the calendar.

[A.F.F.]

Hi. I'm from New Zealand and will be attending Rally Finland this year for the first time. I was wondering what sort of weather and temperatures to expect. Should I bring wet weather gear? Also, what are the ground conditions like in among the trees? Do I need boots? Thanks in advance for any replies.

At mornings, very early, it might be a bit chilly but at the day time temperatures are either warm or hot. Light wet weather gear is recommenned. Carrying it is the best way to prevent the rain ;) Boots are also highly recommenned, especially if it has rained. I use sexy boots, however, they're one of their kind.

Bring a backpack, it holds everything you need on stages :)

[redrover]

Would love to go this year, but too many other things happening and spending money on my house instead. Maybe I will get there one day.

[Hartusvuori]

Hi. I'm from New Zealand and will be attending Rally Finland this year for the first time. I was wondering what sort of weather and temperatures to expect. Should I bring wet weather gear? Also, what are the ground conditions like in among the trees? Do I need boots? Thanks in advance for any replies.

Weather is hard to predict, like you know. Basically NORF is held at the best time of Finnish summer, but still it can mean raining. Last year it was rather wet for Friday morning, but there on it was really nice, at times even warm weather for the rest of the weekend. Last few years it have been a great weather so perhaps this year - not so lucky... hopefully not, though. At morning stages when you'll be by the roadside before 7-9 AM it can also be rather chilly, something like +5-7 celcius. But goddamn it's beautiful (if not raining).

Ground conditions are normally okey, but if it's wet you'd love to have at least decent hiking boots. Also take some lighter shoes if it is a dry weekend. There are paths made to the forests, spectating places are normally rather easy to access - of course depending what you consider as a good place.

Also pack in a small FM radio for the rally broadcast, there are results in English as well. And while planning which stages to go on Saturday evening remember there is a Group F race on five of them. Lots of Scandinavian flicks to be expected!

If I meet you somehow at some of the stages, let's have a chat. I'm planning shakedown + 7-9 stages through the rally.

And hopefully I'd manage to go and see Rally New Zealand some year in the future.

[Hartusvuori]

I use sexy boots, however, they're one of their kind.

And I thought my pink and flowery chair was the kinkiest last year...

[KiwiRallyFan]

Thanks for your replies A.F.F and Hartusvuori, that's exactly what I was after. It sounds like I should just treat it like a New Zealand rally. The weather and conditions sound similar.

I didn't know about the Group F race. Is that a local rally which follows the WRC event?

[DonJippo]

I didn't know about the Group F race. Is that a local rally which follows the WRC event?

Yes on Saturday with following time schedule:

SS 14 Leustu 2 first car 13:48
SS 15 Himos 2 first car 14:37
SS 17 Urria first car 18:04
SS 18 Kavala first car 19:17
SS 19 Väärinmaja first car 19:50

These times for GroupF, first car in WRC is about 2 hours earlier. There is currently 73 entries in GroupF race, which I think is the maximum amount they accept for that race.

[DonJippo]

BTW what annual dinner....? Can one take part...? ITC where? :confused:

Normally we have had the dinner on Saturday evening around 8pm in restaurant Vanha Mylly in Jämsä. Info about the place in here http://www.vanhamylly.com/info.htm only in finnish though :( but in case you want to come you are welcome. And feel free to ask more information from A.F.F. :p

[ttiirika]

Normally we have had the dinner on Saturday evening around 8pm in restaurant Vanha Mylly in Jämsä. Info about the place in here http://www.vanhamylly.com/info.htm only in finnish though :( but in case you want to come you are welcome. And feel free to ask more information from A.F.F. :p

Not in Jämsä, but in Jämsänkoski!!

[Hartusvuori]

Not in Jämsä, but in Jämsänkoski!!

This year it'll be in Jämsä since they're now (finally) just one city. But I hear you if you happen to be from Jämsänkoski...

Vanha Mylly is a nice, small but beautiful place and close by if coming back from Väärinmaja or Kavala towards Jyväskylä.

[A.F.F.]

Jämsä or Jämsänkoski, only difference is three roundabouts :)

Anyways, everyone is welcome to the forumdinner. Seek yourself to the terrace and you'll find us.

[ttiirika]

Jämsä or Jämsänkoski, only difference is three roundabouts :)

Anyways, everyone is welcome to the forumdinner. Seek yourself to the terrace and you'll find us.

That's true. And yes, Vanha Mylly is very nice place. I am not from Jämsänkoski, but for several years we have had a cottage rented quite near Vanha Mylly restaurant during Jyskälä. And this year too.

[pino]

I fancy so much a nice bottle of Koff :lips: :D

[A.F.F.]

I fancy so much a nice bottle of Koff :lips: :D

I promised you a twelve-pack for that great pizza you made :)

[N.O.T]

hmmm my plan is to see the entry list of the event and then decide....will i have any chance of finding a place to stay near the event whent he entry is published or is it a lost hope ??

[DonJippo]

hmmm my plan is to see the entry list of the event and then decide....will i have any chance of finding a place to stay near the event whent he entry is published or is it a lost hope ??

To my knowledge still lot of possibilities to choose from so in case you decide to come I'm sure you will find a place to stay.

[Nikey]

There is also some sort of rallysprint at Killeri after WRC on saturday. 40 drivers (at most, currently 20 entries) attend qualifying and 8 drivers from both 2wd and 4wd classes get to man against man elimination. Entries close June 28.


I fancy so much a nice bottle of Koff :lips: :D

Good to see people enjoy "our" products (I'm currently working at the brewery).

[Woodeye]

Jämsä or Jämsänkoski, only difference is three roundabouts :)

Anyways, everyone is welcome to the forumdinner. Seek yourself to the terrace and you'll find us.

I'm borned in Jämsänkoski. The only difference for sure is NOT three roundabouts. :mad: Jämsänkoski is a beatifull small town, Jämsä is just ugly town without any personality whatsoever. A bit like Vantaa in greater Helsinki area... ;)

[A.F.F.]

I'm borned in Jämsänkoski. The only difference for sure is NOT three roundabouts. :mad: Jämsänkoski is a beatifull small town, Jämsä is just ugly town without any personality whatsoever. A bit like Vantaa in greater Helsinki area... ;)

I agree. Vantaa is a beautiful region and Helsinki just an ugly town without any personality. :)

[pino]

I promised you a twelve-pack for that great pizza you made :)


Can't wait to give you the ok so you can buy them :D


Jämsänkoski is a beatifull small town...

It's true, I've been there severall times now and I love it :up:

[OldF]

Here are two links for travellers.

http://www.jyvaskylabooking.fi/index_eng.html

http://www.himosholiday.com/

My friends and me booked at Patalahti (himoslomat), which is about 6 km from Jämsä and 55 km from Jyväskylä.

[Hartusvuori]

I'm borned in Jämsänkoski. The only difference for sure is NOT three roundabouts. :mad: Jämsänkoski is a beatifull small town, Jämsä is just ugly town without any personality whatsoever. A bit like Vantaa in greater Helsinki area... ;)

Yeah, Jämsänkoski's main street is such a great personality. If you see three cars at once it's a traffic jam. And yes - I'm with Jämsä until death do us part and this stupid thing is too OT. But I must admit Jämsänkoski is more beutiful in nature.

[Rallyper]

Jämsä or Jämsänkoski, only difference is three roundabouts :)

Anyways, everyone is welcome to the forumdinner. Seek yourself to the terrace and you'll find us.

Txs guys for that information. Although I expect we are about to do some recce at Myhinpää stage at that time...

Or raising the tent at Hankasalmis beatiful campingplace, waiting for sundays best stage... :)

[rdr]

There is also some sort of rallysprint at Killeri after WRC on saturday. 40 drivers (at most, currently 20 entries) attend qualifying and 8 drivers from both 2wd and 4wd classes get to man against man elimination. Entries close June 28.

Good to see people enjoy "our" products (I'm currently working at the brewery).

Note! All 4wd cars are powered 450-550 hp, so called finnish rallysprint Special Saloon (or div1) class cars. 2wd cars 250-400 hp! Tyres are rallycross rules type slicks. Race start 17:00 / Killeri...

[janvanvurpa]

Thanks for your replies A.F.F and Hartusvuori, that's exactly what I was after. It sounds like I should just treat it like a New Zealand rally. The weather and conditions sound similar.

I didn't know about the Group F race. Is that a local rally which follows the WRC event?

Group F is Finnish solution to overcrowding in Mental Health facilities.
If a person is insane but not violent to others they give them the option to be in a rubber room or to drive F-Cup cars.
Since its dark and frozen 8 1/2 months of the year in Finland, many people drink a lot and go insane as a result, so F-cup is FULL of hundreds of very fast drivers in 2wd, non turbo cars driving Route Book only events, and driving at speeds that would for sure these days get you well into top 20 WRC stage times.

They are simply FAST.
There was a thread last year where Dani Sordo entered an event in WRC car, Toni Gardemeister was there in his GpF car---a 6 cyl BMW and his stage times in his rwd 2wd car were closer gap to Sordo than when he drive his WRC Suzuki.
And he was not running away from everybody else in the class.
It is really exciting to watch---search F-cup ralli on You Tube and have a beer handy, hours of fun-----particularly in comparison to the restricted heavy GpN farting elephants who daren't ever get sideways.

Here: (and note the Finns are cheering before the red car has finished rolling!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuhgnsY__sE&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n62p9WMCYHM&feature=related

It's the best rally action on the planet these days and you should make an effort to see them.

In short this is the where nearly all the famous Finns thru the ages learned and honed their craft.

[pino]

Flights and accomodation booked, as usually now I can't wait :D

[A.F.F.]

Flights and accomodation booked, as usually now I can't wait :D

:up:

[janneppi]

I won't be able to join for the whole rally, I might pop in on saturday for a stage or two.

[A.F.F.]

I won't be able to join for the whole rally, I might pop in on saturday for a stage or two.

You still have our numbers Janneppi?

[janneppi]

I think so. It would have made things easier if they had moved the damn rally to Lahti this year. :)

[pino]

I won't be able to join for the whole rally, I might pop in on saturday for a stage or two.

Make sure you will meet us, I've got somenthing to tell you :hmph: ;)

[karo]

Hi everybody,

This year it will be my first time NORF!!!

I am really interested in the Group F competitiors on Saterday. Does anyboday has a link for more info, entries etc?

I have already read the starting times a few posts ago.

Regards

[Rallyper]

Group F is Finnish solution to overcrowding in Mental Health facilities.
If a person is insane but not violent to others they give them the option to be in a rubber room or to drive F-Cup cars.
Since its dark and frozen 8 1/2 months of the year in Finland, many people drink a lot and go insane as a result, so F-cup is FULL of hundreds of very fast drivers in 2wd, non turbo cars driving Route Book only events, and driving at speeds that would for sure these days get you well into top 20 WRC stage times.

They are simply FAST.
There was a thread last year where Dani Sordo entered an event in WRC car, Toni Gardemeister was there in his GpF car---a 6 cyl BMW and his stage times in his rwd 2wd car were closer gap to Sordo than when he drive his WRC Suzuki.
And he was not running away from everybody else in the class.
It is really exciting to watch---search F-cup ralli on You Tube and have a beer handy, hours of fun-----particularly in comparison to the restricted heavy GpN farting elephants who daren't ever get sideways.

Here: (and note the Finns are cheering before the red car has finished rolling!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuhgnsY__sE&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n62p9WMCYHM&feature=related

It's the best rally action on the planet these days and you should make an effort to see them.

In short this is the where nearly all the famous Finns thru the ages learned and honed their craft.

Also visit Toni G: s website. He has some spectacular incar vids. You almost have to close your eyes sometimes when you watch.... :D

[karo]

Thnx Rallyper.

I indeed saw some movies of Group F cars.............and Toni...amazing.

But what the hell is Tony G website? Could not find it or him...pleas help???

And is there one only for Group F competitors during NORF??

[rdr]

Thnx Rallyper.

I indeed saw some movies of Group F cars.............and Toni...amazing. But what the hell is Tony G website? Could not find it or him...pleas help???

And is there one only for Group F competitors during NORF??
http://www.tonigardemeister.com/

[karo]

http://www.tonigardemeister.com/

stupid!!!!!that I could not find it........thnx

[DonJippo]

Entries updated today http://www.nesteoilrallyfinland.fi/attachements/2009-06-22T14-32-35253.pdf

Final day for entries tomorrow, so far no major surprises.

[MikeD]

Entries updated today http://www.nesteoilrallyfinland.fi/attachements/2009-06-22T14-32-35253.pdf

Final day for entries tomorrow, so far no major surprises.

I think it's a bit of a surprise that Munchi's will enter two cars, with Mattias Therman driving a Focus WRC 08.

[karo]

Is there somebody that can tell me something more about the "new" stages in NORF this year?

[rdr]

Is there somebody that can tell me something more about the "new" stages in NORF this year?

SS 21 & 22 Myhinpää
"Making a comeback into the route is the Myhinpää stage with its long rally traditions. Myhinpää is one of the stages that will be driven twice on Sunday´s leg."

-2 times driven 15 km Stage is twisting and turning through flat-out sweeping bends and jumps, after jumps, after big jumps! Stage is like a giant roller-coaster. Year 1994 Juha Kankkunen was fastest with average speed 129.06 km/h! Sebastian 2007 tests: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDnSE7DT3uQ

[Racing Ka]

Gr.F Entries so far:
http://kiti.akk-motorsport.fi/modules/system/stdreq.aspx?P=1&VID=default&SID=260672637348963&A=open%3akiti%3aregistration_listclasses%3a145763% 2cset%3asession.l9%3aregistration_listclasses&S=2&C=58638

And Killeri rallysprint:
http://kiti.akk-motorsport.fi/modules/system/stdreq.aspx?P=1&VID=default&SID=260672637348963&A=open%3akiti%3aregistration_listclasses%3a180857% 2cset%3asession.l9%3aregistration_listclasses&S=2&C=58608

[karo]

SS 21 & 22 Myhinpää
"Making a comeback into the route is the Myhinpää stage with its long rally traditions. Myhinpää is one of the stages that will be driven twice on Sunday´s leg."

-2 times driven 15 km Stage is twisting and turning through flat-out sweeping bends and jumps, after jumps, after big jumps! Stage is like a giant roller-coaster. Year 1994 Juha Kankkunen was fastest with average speed 129.06 km/h! Sebastian 2007 tests: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDnSE7DT3uQ

Thnx great service here

[driveace]

Last time I watched 1000 Lakes(NORF)was in 86.Stayed at a camping site on the side of a lake in I believe Jamsa .What is name of camping please?
lots of wooden cabins,and large wooden reception lodge/restauant on the right as you turn right into the camping.
You finns can tell me is Harri T OK now?(The Tall one)
And is Kimi not doing any more rallies in Finland?

[karo]

Gr.F Entries so far:
http://kiti.akk-motorsport.fi/modules/system/stdreq.aspx?P=1&VID=default&SID=260672637348963&A=open%3akiti%3aregistration_listclasses%3a145763% 2cset%3asession.l9%3aregistration_listclasses&S=2&C=58638

And Killeri rallysprint:
http://kiti.akk-motorsport.fi/modules/system/stdreq.aspx?P=1&VID=default&SID=260672637348963&A=open%3akiti%3aregistration_listclasses%3a180857% 2cset%3asession.l9%3aregistration_listclasses&S=2&C=58608

My Finisch must be crap but where on these links can I see the entries?

[pino]

Gr.F Entries so far:
http://kiti.akk-motorsport.fi/modules/system/stdreq.aspx?P=1&VID=default&SID=260672637348963&A=open%3akiti%3aregistration_listclasses%3a145763% 2cset%3asession.l9%3aregistration_listclasses&S=2&C=58638

And Killeri rallysprint:
http://kiti.akk-motorsport.fi/modules/system/stdreq.aspx?P=1&VID=default&SID=260672637348963&A=open%3akiti%3aregistration_listclasses%3a180857% 2cset%3asession.l9%3aregistration_listclasses&S=2&C=58608

Can't read the entries neither, have you got a better link (english if possible) thanks :)

[DonJippo]

Can't read the entries neither, have you got a better link (english if possible) thanks :)

Vetomies entries

http://kiti.akk-motorsport.fi/modules/system/stdreq.aspx?P=1&VID=default&SID=875492908189780&A=open%3akiti%3aregistration_listclasses%3a145763% 2cset%3asession.l9%3aregistration_listclasses&S=2&C=59908

Killeri rallisprint entries

http://kiti.akk-motorsport.fi/modules/system/stdreq.aspx?P=1&VID=default&SID=875492908189780&A=open%3akiti%3aregistration_listclasses%3a180857% 2cset%3asession.l9%3aregistration_listclasses&S=2&C=59878

[pino]

That's almost the same link Don :s can't read the list, or it's just me ? :crazy:

[DonJippo]

That's almost the same link Don :s can't read the list, or it's just me ? :crazy:

Opens fine to me so it must be you then... :dozey: :D

[karo]

Opens fine to me so it must be you then... :dozey: :D

I have the same problem................no list here

[Nikey]

My Finisch must be crap but where on these links can I see the entries?

Gotta agree, the KITI-system is difficult to use (especially if you don't speak finnish) so let's hope this helps.

Vetomies:

1. Go to http://kiti.akk-motorsport.fi/
2. Press "KILPAILUT" (near upper left corner)
3. Find where it reads "Laji" and choose "Ralli" from it's right side (make sure the date under includes 1.8.) and press "Hae" (Do NOT press ENTER!!!)
4. Find and click "Vetomies"
5. Click "Ilmoittautuneet" from the left side

...btw. Toni G. is driving his BMW again.


Rallysprint

Do 1. and 2. like before.
3. Then instead of "Ralli" choose "Rallisprint (RS)"
4. Find and click "Killeri-rallisprint"
5. Same as above.

[karo]

Gotta agree, the KITI-system is difficult to use (especially if you don't speak finnish) so let's hope this helps.

Vetomies:

1. Go to http://kiti.akk-motorsport.fi/
2. Press "KILPAILUT" (near upper left corner)
3. Find where it reads "Laji" and choose "Ralli" from it's right side (make sure the date under includes 1.8.) and press "Hae" (Do NOT press ENTER!!!)
4. Find and click "Vetomies"
5. Click "Ilmoittautuneet" from the left side

...btw. Toni G. is driving his BMW again.


Rallysprint

Do 1. and 2. like before.
3. Then instead of "Ralli" choose "Rallisprint (RS)"
4. Find and click "Killeri-rallisprint"
5. Same as above.


Thnx this works. I found a time table for the Group F competitors.

[karo]

Does anybody has alink to the stage maps?

In this way I can do a little home work.

Can't wait to see Toni drive...............watch out WRC'S....Toni is coming!!!

[Rallyper]

Does anybody has alink to the stage maps?

In this way I can do a little home work.

Can't wait to see Toni drive...............watch out WRC'S....Toni is coming!!!

The maps on the NORF-site is not official. You have to log in, which is only possible for team and entrants I think.

But the itenary is official and if you have some old maps from recent years there´s a good chance to get to know about 90% of the stages anyway.

[karo]

The maps on the NORF-site is not official. You have to log in, which is only possible for team and entrants I think.

But the itenary is official and if you have some old maps from recent years there´s a good chance to get to know about 90% of the stages anyway.

Damn so no password is floating around????

[DonJippo]

I think it's a bit of a surprise that Munchi's will enter two cars, with Mattias Therman driving a Focus WRC 08.

I'm expecting to see bigger "surprise" on the entry list than this one but we have to wait a bit to see if it happens... :)

[karo]

I'm expecting to see bigger "surprise" on the entry list than this one but we have to wait a bit to see if it happens... :)

What is that surprise.............Marcus G?!?!!?

[DonJippo]

What is that surprise.............Marcus G?!?!!?

No Marcus I'm afraid.

[karo]

No Marcus I'm afraid.


Why not? I was really hoping to see him driving the lateste Sub.

So who is/are the surprise(s)???

[A.F.F.]

Juha Kankkunen.

[pino]

Juha Kankkunen.

On a Lancia Delta S4 ? :D

[karo]

On a Lancia Delta S4 ? :D

Thnx thats great news..............................................

[pino]

Thnx thats great news..............................................

Its not a news, just a dream ;)

[karo]

Its not a news, just a dream ;)

Do you think

[DonJippo]

There are 90 entries for NORF this year, entrylist will be published next Tuesday 30th of June.

[DonJippo]

I think it's a bit of a surprise that Munchi's will enter two cars, with Mattias Therman driving a Focus WRC 08.

Munchi's will enter three cars Matti Rantanen being the other nominated point scorer together with Villagra.

[mant1953]

I'm planning to visit NORF for the first time! Hopefully, this week I'll get my plane tickets! Can't wait.. :cool:

[A.F.F.]

Munchi's will enter three cars Matti Rantanen being the other nominated point scorer together with Villagra.

:bounce:

Matti did an excellent run last year with Focus. This year more speed :up:

[Helstar]

On a Lancia Delta S4 ? :D
Ok I promise: if there is that car I go watchin' live xD


SS 21 & 22 Myhinpää
"Making a comeback into the route is the Myhinpää stage with its long rally traditions. Myhinpää is one of the stages that will be driven twice on Sunday´s leg."

-2 times driven 15 km Stage is twisting and turning through flat-out sweeping bends and jumps, after jumps, after big jumps! Stage is like a giant roller-coaster. Year 1994 Juha Kankkunen was fastest with average speed 129.06 km/h! Sebastian 2007 tests: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDnSE7DT3uQ
Isn't that too fast ? The limit is 120 I think ^^ ?

[A.F.F.]

Isn't it 130 km/h ?

[DonJippo]

No limit since last year.

[Helstar]

No limit since last year.
Oh, is Ouninpohja in again then ? ^^

[cosmicpanda]

Oh, is Ouninpohja in again then ? ^^

I think it was removed because of safety rather than speed.

[DonJippo]

Tests for NORF starting 4th of July in usual places.

[J.Lindstroem]

I'm already looking forward to rally finland. Poland was a great warm up i think... =)

PS. this time i will not start a new official thread. Ive understood now that this is the one and only thread ;)

[bluuford]

Team Subaru Autospiritist (Subaru from autospirit) goes to NORF (team run by Markko Märtin) with two drivers, Georg Gross with GrN Subaru and Ott Tänak, there is a possibility that Tänak drives Focus WRC (2003 version).

[Rallytourist]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDnSE7DT3uQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDnSE7DT3uQ)

Can anyone give me the exactly location of the place with the sideways jumps ( part 18 sec ) on SS Mynhinpää

[rdr]

No Marcus I'm afraid.

...because Marcus will drive Killeri rallysprint!

Entry:
Grönholm Marcus Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 9

[DonJippo]

Kimi Räikkönen expected to be on NORF entrylist http://www.mtv3.fi/urheilu/ralli/uutiset.shtml/arkistot/ralli/2009/06/907127

[A.F.F.]

Kimi Räikkönen expected to be on NORF entrylist http://www.mtv3.fi/urheilu/ralli/uutiset.shtml/arkistot/ralli/2009/06/907127

Who the **** is Kimi Räikkönen ?

[bennizw]

A rumour on a Norwegian rally forum says that Petter is getting a C4 for Finland. This was supposed to be circulating around the servicepark after the event.

[DonJippo]

Entrylist for NORF published http://www.nesteoilrallyfinland.fi/attachements/2009-06-29T14-38-06253.pdf

18 WRC after a quick count plus few interesting S2000 entries, Alen & Hänninen.
http://www.nesteoilrallyfinland.fi/attachements/2009-06-29T14-38-06253.pdf

[MikeD]

A rumour on a Norwegian rally forum says that Petter is getting a C4 for Finland. This was supposed to be circulating around the servicepark after the event.

I have said that all along (and so did Colin on WRR). He will be in the Citroën Jr. team to help taking manu points from Ford. He has the sponsors and Citroën might pay for Rally Australia, which Petter expected to miss out on due to expensive travel costs.

And I expect Ford will hire Duval for Catalunya.

And with Atkinson also expected to drive for in the Citroën Jr. team in Australian and GB, Ford is getting a tough time winning the manu title.

But I don't expect any of these drivers to take points from Hirvonen, so he still have a good chance in the drivers' championship IMHO.

[DonJippo]

And I expect Ford will hire Duval for Catalunya.

Yes especially after Duval's great performance in Ypres he would be a sure bet for Ford in Catalunya... :dozey:

[A.F.F.]

18 WRC after a quick count plus few interesting S2000 entries, Alen & Hänninen.
http://www.nesteoilrallyfinland.fi/attachements/2009-06-29T14-38-06253.pdf

Yes :bounce:

I get to see Skoda :up:

[bluuford]

Aava with Civic Type-R:-) and Ketomaa Subaru :-) Very nice :-) Nice:-)

[Mirek]

Very nice entry list indeed :)

[jonkka]

Who the **** is Kimi Räikkönen ?

I think I have heard that name somewhere, sometime. Some silly girl from Big Brother, I think.

[J4MIE]

Wish I was going again ;(

[Miika]

According to Autosport Kimi has recently tested for NORF in Finland:

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/76623

..tested the Abarth Grande Punto for two days in central Finland earlier this week.

[pettersolberg29]

Surprised to see Aava on there in a Civic, and Kimi, and Alen.

Who is Mattias Terman for Munchis? And Petter in a Xsara is wrong isn't it?

[pino]

Wish I was going again ;(

Plenty of time to change mind and join us ;)

[Jayjay-Rallye]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDnSE7DT3uQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDnSE7DT3uQ)

Can anyone give me the exactly location of the place with the sideways jumps ( part 18 sec ) on SS Mynhinpää

+1!!
I have exactly the same question!!! :confused:
Thanks in advance for your answer...

[Juha]

Who the **** is Kimi Räikkönen ?

Another F1 Fin :p :

[Josti]

I really thought Juha Kankkunen was in for this rally, but a great entrylist anyway :up:

[N.O.T]

nice entry list...no Juha though so my trip will have to wait...

[Zes]

Who is Mattias Terman for Munchis?

Another rich kid from Finland. His family used to own finnish brewery Hartwall before selling it to Scottish&Newcastle few years ago.

[noel157]

Will Flodin take the start in the URT Subaru?

[Juha]

nice entry list...no Juha though so my trip will have to wait...
Sorry... :D

I'll go back to Finland when he's on the entry list. :)

[Xsara Fan]

Will Flodin take the start in the URT Subaru?

Yes. It`s veeeeery strange situation - Uspenskiy has fired almost all mechanics, almost all engineers, all PR and press department. People said that he stops all rallying activity. But for the moment Flodin wll start in NORF and also Flodin and Uspenskiy himself will start in IRC 'Rally Russia'. Veeeery strange...

[noel157]

Yes. It`s veeeeery strange situation - Uspenskiy has fired almost all mechanics, almost all engineers, all PR and press department. People said that he stops all rallying activity. But for the moment Flodin wll start in NORF and also Flodin and Uspenskiy himself will start in IRC 'Rally Russia'. Veeeery strange...

Thanks A. Yes, must agree, very weird situation. I thought Uspenskiy had sold everything including cars (assuming he owned the cars). Maybe rent or does PF own the Subaru?

[tolis]

Official entry list published:
http://www.nesteoilrallyfinland.fi/attachements/2009-06-30T17-19-41253.pdf

[pino]

Great entry as usually, I can't wait :D

[Rallyper]

Great entry as usually, I can't wait :D

Me neither!! :D

[Zes]

Which Subaru will Jari Ketomaa drive? I didn't found the info anywhere. Is it prepared by TMR?

[MikeD]

Who is Jukka Ketomäki? He once again seem to be in the Octavia WRC for NORF. Does he have his own team, or who is running that old car?

[DonJippo]

Who is Jukka Ketomäki? He once again seem to be in the Octavia WRC for NORF. Does he have his own team, or who is running that old car?

It's his own car.

[OldF]

So there’s going to be four S2000 cars. It’s going to be interesting to see the speed of Anton and Juho because I think they’re equal in speed. But of course Kimi will be the fastest one. Just wondering if he's using a fireproof gorilla suite?

[Miika]

Just wondering if he's using a fireproof gorilla suite?

So the gorillas standing alonside his car protecting him from the poor.. sorry, the public, wouldn´t be enough?
...

[Rallyper]

I have two questions:

1) Does anyone know a good place on the Myhinpää stage on Sunday? You know like the jump on Kkaristo last year.... :confused: (You can mail me if you don´t want to spread the word officially....

2) Who is the finnish singer doing a song imitating Tommi Makinen laughing and saying in broken english (just like Tommi did) "Car was good butrace was bad"?? The song is played several times on the Keski Suomi rally radio during the NORF the past five years or so.

[jiipee64]

1) been there in the early 90's last time so can't remember

2) Juha Laitila

[Miika]

This week Seb has been testing for Rally Finland in Kuhmoinen, Central Finland:

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[karo]

Hi Guys,

Can't wait till my first time NORF this year. We already received out tickets!!

Could somebody help me with the password to the following data:

Appendix 2.1 (Day Overviews) (2114 kB)

Appendix 2.2 (Stage Maps) (7983 kB)

Appendix 2.3 (Recce Maps) (3553 kB)

Appendix 2.4 (Other Maps) (4643 kB)

Appendix 3 (Road Books) (1076 kB)

http://www.nesteoilrallyfinland.fi/en/competitors/

Would be highly appreciated...many thanks

[karo]

Hi Guys,

Can't wait till my first time NORF this year. We already received out tickets!!

Could somebody help me with the password to the following data:

Appendix 2.1 (Day Overviews) (2114 kB)

Appendix 2.2 (Stage Maps) (7983 kB)

Appendix 2.3 (Recce Maps) (3553 kB)

Appendix 2.4 (Other Maps) (4643 kB)

Appendix 3 (Road Books) (1076 kB)

http://www.nesteoilrallyfinland.fi/en/competitors/

Would be highly appreciated...many thanks


NOBODY!!!!!!!?????

[f-cup]

Those passwords should be only for the competitors in entry list. And I don't think they are wery willing to give them to everybody.

All of that information is released to public, when official NORF magazine comes, 16.7.

But of course you can try to crack them open...

[jbmarcus21]

Hi all ...

The Google Earth Map for NESTE OIL RALLY FINLAND is now online :

http://planetemarcus.free.fr/googleearthmap.htm

[DonJippo]

Which Subaru will Jari Ketomaa drive? I didn't found the info anywhere. Is it prepared by TMR?

It's a S12b from Adapta WRT.

[bluuford]

Well, If anyone is going to NORF by car and coming from south (Via Estonia) then I can recommend you to visit http://www.southestoniarally.ee/index.php?lang=1 South Estonian rally. By the way, Aava is testing his new Civic Type-R R3 car with new BF Goodrich tires, Lindholm is with his 206WRC and many good drivers who take this rally as a test for NORF. It is very fast rally with many jumps and blind crests.

[Koppomsbo]

Happy for all of u guys going there, myself i have to wait until next year :s

[pino]

Happy for all of u guys going there, myself i have to wait until next year :s

See you next year then ;)

[jbmarcus21]

Have you seen, ?? Marcus will drive Super Special Challenge Killeri during Finland Rally .. he will drive Mitsu Lancer

http://www.mtv3.fi/urheilu/ralli/uutiset.shtml/arkistot/ralli/2009/07/914796

[Moriarty]

Have you seen, ?? Marcus will drive Super Special Challenge Killeri during Finland Rally .. he will drive Mitsu Lancer

http://www.mtv3.fi/urheilu/ralli/uutiset.shtml/arkistot/ralli/2009/07/914796


Great news!

[Hartusvuori]

Have you seen, ?? Marcus will drive Super Special Challenge Killeri during Finland Rally .. he will drive Mitsu Lancer

http://www.mtv3.fi/urheilu/ralli/uutiset.shtml/arkistot/ralli/2009/07/914796

Rally Sprint will start at 17:00 (http://www.nesteoilrallyfinland.fi/en/spectators/killerirallysprint/) so you'll miss the last three stages of Saturday if you want to go there.

[jbmarcus21]

Eye of The sky is back for Finland Rally :)

[RS]

So there’s going to be four S2000 cars. It’s going to be interesting to see the speed of Anton and Juho because I think they’re equal in speed. But of course Kimi will be the fastest one. Just wondering if he's using a fireproof gorilla suite?

Juho will be the fastest by far ;)

[bluuford]

Juho will be the fastest by far ;)

Well, it will be first time for Juho with those new Pirelly tires. I am really interested to see how Aava is doing with Civic Type-R R3 car. As far as he is not 4WD driver he is free to use BF Goodrich tires who is his sponsor for NORF:-)

[Koppomsbo]

Think Aava will do great in that car, Guy Wilks did so last year if i remember right? Is Aava driving for the same team as Guy did, and are they always drive in NORF to test? :)

[Rallytourist]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDnSE7DT3uQ

Can anyone give me the exactly location of the place with the sideways jumps ( part 18 sec ) on SS Mynhinpää

If possible to show on the google map

[cali]

Think Aava will do great in that car, Guy Wilks did so last year if i remember right? Is Aava driving for the same team as Guy did, and are they always drive in NORF to test? :)
Aava has in Estonia his own junior team and they have bought total of 3 Civics.

[Koppomsbo]

Nice :)

So is there a lot of these R3 cars in Estonia?

[Helstar]

Eye of The sky is back for Finland Rally :)
Live ? Woho :D

[jbmarcus21]

i think yes... i hope ... but for sure... ;)

[rdr]

Small info because no real info are not available...

Killeri Rallysprint
Killeri Rallysprint are held in forthcoming Neste Oil Rally Finland. The Saturday sprint takes place on the same 2 km Killeri track, which hosts the WRC event´s Superspecial Stage. Former rally world champion Marcus Grönholm will take part in competition with a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX. Marcus face opposition from 40 competitors, mostly specialists of the rallysprint discipline, including four-time Finnish champion Tomi Hallia. The entries are divided into separate categories for 4-wheel-drive (20) and 2-wheel-drive cars (20). As in the rally Superspecial Stage, two cars will run on adjacent lanes in each heat. All competitors first participate in qualifying runs against the clock. The fastest eight from each category then proceed into elimination run-offs, with the winners eventually pitched in a duel in the finals. Cars will use rallycross type slicks so impressive sideway action will be expected!

Crazy Finns rallysprint 4 WD Special Saloon class cars are close the rallycross and old group B cars. Power each 4wd rockets is about 550 hp and torque is massive 700-800 Nm! In Killeri rallysprint the 4wd (20 competitors) cars total power is about 10 000 hp!! Great noise and Bang Bang sound...

Killeri Rallysprint takes place on Saturday 1.8. from 17.00. NOTE! With Rally Pass you may also experience a great Rally Sprint in Killeri.

Finnish Rallysprint
In Finnish rallysprint the drivers are allowed to get to know the stage either by walking or riding a bike during the morning and the race is driven in the afternoon. No co-driver allowed! For all of the track lengths are between 2 - 7 km. There are also events in tarmac, gravel and snow/ ice tracks. The idea is simple. Cars are separated into classes, then you go as fast as you can around stage from a standing start. The second round is driven in a reversed order Fastest times taking the glory in each class from two allocated runs.

So, it's a real do-or-die, one shoot-for-victory. So you your time versus opponent's times. If you mess up your start, turn in too early, miss your braking point, drift off-line, miss a gear or lose it, your're finished. One mistake and it's all over! Overall there are ~60 rallisprint events in a year and 90-150 competitors in every event from all over country! The Finnish rallisprint championship serie covered with 6 events, that include snow, tarmac and gravel surface.

[karo]

what time does it end?




Small info because no real info are not available...

Killeri Rallysprint
Killeri Rallysprint are held in forthcoming Neste Oil Rally Finland. The Saturday sprint takes place on the same 2 km Killeri track, which hosts the WRC event´s Superspecial Stage. Former rally world champion Marcus Grönholm will take part in competition with a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX. Marcus face opposition from 40 competitors, mostly specialists of the rallysprint discipline, including four-time Finnish champion Tomi Hallia. The entries are divided into separate categories for 4-wheel-drive (20) and 2-wheel-drive cars (20). As in the rally Superspecial Stage, two cars will run on adjacent lanes in each heat. All competitors first participate in qualifying runs against the clock. The fastest eight from each category then proceed into elimination run-offs, with the winners eventually pitched in a duel in the finals. Cars will use rallycross type slicks so impressive sideway action will be expected!

Crazy Finns rallysprint 4 WD Special Saloon class cars are close the rallycross and old group B cars. Power each 4wd rockets is about 550 hp and torque is massive 700-800 Nm! In Killeri rallysprint the 4wd (20 competitors) cars total power is about 10 000 hp!! Great noise and Bang Bang sound...

Killeri Rallysprint takes place on Saturday 1.8. from 17.00. NOTE! With Rally Pass you may also experience a great Rally Sprint in Killeri.

Finnish Rallysprint
In Finnish rallysprint the drivers are allowed to get to know the stage either by walking or riding a bike during the morning and the race is driven in the afternoon. No co-driver allowed! For all of the track lengths are between 2 - 7 km. There are also events in tarmac, gravel and snow/ ice tracks. The idea is simple. Cars are separated into classes, then you go as fast as you can around stage from a standing start. The second round is driven in a reversed order Fastest times taking the glory in each class from two allocated runs.

So, it's a real do-or-die, one shoot-for-victory. So you your time versus opponent's times. If you mess up your start, turn in too early, miss your braking point, drift off-line, miss a gear or lose it, your're finished. One mistake and it's all over! Overall there are ~60 rallisprint events in a year and 90-150 competitors in every event from all over country! The Finnish rallisprint championship serie covered with 6 events, that include snow, tarmac and gravel surface.

[Hartusvuori]

On last two stages of NORF 2009, Myhinpää 2 and Ruuhimäki first 10 cars will run in reversed order so that who ever is 10th at the time will run first and so on. Also on the last stage Ruuhimäki first 11 cars will run 3 minutes apart - propably due the broadcasting.

Also, if you find yourself bored after Thursday morning Shakedown you may attend the Pirelli Star Driver competition which runs on parts of Ruuhimäki stage starting at 13.00. It's open to public. More info on PSD shootout at NORF site (http://www.nesteoilrallyfinland.fi/en/competitors/pirelli/).

And if foreign visitors wonder how much costs the official program this year - it's €10. It comes with previous issue of VM magazine (practise your Finnish or just see the photographs!) and a Finnish 30-minute document of Marcus Grönholm on DVD (don't know if it's subtitled in any way - mostly just interviews, not much of old footage anyway).

[Mirek]

I don't know if it was mentioned here before or not but Juho will drive Fabia from BRR.

[Psycho!]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBY92aHfKFk

Good luck Mikko!!Goooooo!!

[morfn]

Images of Mikko Hirvonen testing for WRC Finland can be found from his website at http://www.mikkohirvonen.com.

Today he drove in legendary Ouninpohja special stage and tomorrow he offers a movie for his fans which includes f.ex lots of onboard from that legendary special stage!

[morfn]

Now video available from Mikko Hirvonen tests at his website http://www.mikkohirvonen.com.

Clip contains lots of special material seen from his eyes :)
Have phun!

[JFL]

1000$ to anyone who see a simalar test with Henning Solberg!... .. ..

[fugu]

web cam from the service park:

http://www.yle.fi/livestream/ralliradio.asx

[morfn]

Images of Jari-Matti Latvala testing for WRC Finland can be found from his website at http://www.jmlatvala.com.

Saturday he offers a movie for his fans which includes f.ex lots of onboard !! =)

[rallyemotions]

Start and finish coordinates (derrived from Dimitri Dusart kml file) for TomTom: http://www.rallyemotions.net/files/norf09_start_finish.ov2
For other navigation systems, please use http://garmin.gps-data-team.com/edit/poi_manager_online-38_23.php

[SubaruNorway]

Not sure if you are the one running the site, but would it be an idea to upload the video's to youtube too? (In HD :) ) Because the one from Mikko's test had a bit poor quality.

[DonJippo]

i think yes... i hope ... but for sure... ;)

MTV3 internet service http://www.katsomo.fi/ will show 10 live stages during the event.

[morfn]

Now video available from Jari-Matti Latvala tests at his website http://www.jmlatvala.com.

Clip contains lots of special material seen from his eyes.
Have phun!

[Barreis]

Now video available from Jari-Matti Latvala tests at his website http://www.jmlatvala.com.

Clip contains lots of special material seen from his eyes.
Have phun!

I'm afraid of this.. lol

[Hartusvuori]

Now video available from Jari-Matti Latvala tests at his website www.jmlatvala.com (http://www.jmlatvala.com).

Clip contains lots of special material seen from his eyes.
Have phun!

I think this is kind of in-car footage that many have asked for recently. It's nice to see how he works with accelerator/brake - or mainly just with accelerator... Thanks!

[gloomyDAY]

Now video available from Jari-Matti Latvala tests at his website www.jmlatvala.com (http://www.jmlatvala.com).

Clip contains lots of special material seen from his eyes.
Have phun!Excellent views!

This is better than the regular WRC coverage. Why can't this format be followed on regular TV coverage. I feel as if I'm in there with JML as he's going over the crests.

[SubaruNorway]

Excellent views!

This is better than the regular WRC coverage. Why can't this format be followed on regular TV coverage. I feel as if I'm in there with JML as he's going over the crests.

Too much bother having to hook up the helmet cams all the time i would guess.

[Hartusvuori]

1000$ to anyone who see a simalar test with Henning Solberg!... .. ..

The rumour is that Henning refused to show up at his test site today because he was offered only a half day. Apparently Wilson and Therman (Munchi's one-off) have now more time to use they kilometres.

[DonJippo]

The rumour is that Henning refused to show up at his test site today because he was offered only a half day.

Is this now the priority he said he will be given at the beginning of the season?

[JFL]

The rumour is that Henning refused to show up at his test site today because he was offered only a half day. Apparently Wilson and Therman (Munchi's one-off) have now more time to use they kilometres.

Refused? I guess Mr.Wilson wanted too much money then.. As Henning pays a large amount of money for testing... If Malcolm really wanted the manu-title, he would have given HS the best parts and some testing before the rally.. Not that important now maybe?

[Psycho!]

Do you believe that Henning even with a recent equipment and testing can beat Dani??

[MJW]

Refused? I guess Mr.Wilson wanted too much money then.. As Henning pays a large amount of money for testing... If Malcolm really wanted the manu-title, he would have given HS the best parts and some testing before the rally.. Not that important now maybe?
£$€ thats what Malcolm believes the WRC is for, nothing more, nothing less. Why didnt WRC go S2000 next year? - Answer, there are far more S2000 cars available, and more companies to hire / lease these from other than MSport. Wilson's greed is killing WRC as much if more so than FIA's rules.

[JFL]

YES! :p :
I'm sure many other will do that to with the same oppertunities as the works-drivers.. But Hey.. It's WRC, its decided that only works-drivers can win..

[DonJippo]

If someone is still looking accomodation for NORF, send me a pm as I might be able to help you.

[lcd]

Now video available from Jari-Matti Latvala tests at his website www.jmlatvala.com (http://www.jmlatvala.com).

Clip contains lots of special material seen from his eyes.
Have phun!

Shocking views! Better than the real thing! :up:

[ProRally]

No Kristian Sohlberg starting in his home event ?

[Koppomsbo]

If someone is still looking accomodation for NORF, send me a pm as I might be able to help you.

Well idont need this year but if u can help me for 2010 i am very intrested ;)

[Motorsportfun]

Excellent views!

This is better than the regular WRC coverage. Why can't this format be followed on regular TV coverage. I feel as if I'm in there with JML as he's going over the crests.

Great the Helmet-camera... looks like Coulthard's one in Brazil last year! :) :) :) :) :)

[COD]

No Kristian Sohlberg starting in his home event ?

NO, He will be commenting on the rally radio the whole weekend (the finnish version, not wrc.com....)

[DonJippo]

Refused? I guess Mr.Wilson wanted too much money then...

Or someone was willing to pay more to get mileage...

[Mirek]

Video from test of Alen and Raikkonen:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFSyQ0ZSBa4

[Miika]

Petter Solberg´s thoughts from sunny Central Finland with footage from testing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BicFbXinlRA

[RS]

Hey, if Abarth can't get Gronholm for IRC Scotland then they could take Kimi :) I will be very interested to see how Kimi will do, he seems to be a quick learner.

[A.F.F.]

NO, He will be commenting on the rally radio the whole weekend (the finnish version, not wrc.com....)

That's all he is good for.....

[Mirek]

Is there any speciffic reason why You Finns here on forum don't like him?

[fastboy]

I would be grateful if anybody could put up a direct link to rally radio.I know what the web page it is ,but have no idea which link to click to get the radio playing.Thanks guys.

[pantealex]

Janne Tuohino is driving with Peugeot S2000, not evo9
So now we have one more fast S2000 in NORF

[A.F.F.]

]Is there any speciffic reason why You Finns here on forum don't like him?

Oh, I do like Sohlberg. He is a very nice guy. Unfortunately he is not a top class rally driver. He is better as a commentator.

[RS]

Janne Tuohino is driving with Peugeot S2000, not evo9
So now we have one more fast S2000 in NORF

I think he will be at least 0.5s/km slower than Hanninen. Maybe he can beat Kimi.

[Mirek]

What is the starting gap between Tapper and Hänninen? One minute may not be enough on 22+ km stage...

[Tomi]

I would be grateful if anybody could put up a direct link to rally radio.I know what the web page it is ,but have no idea which link to click to get the radio playing.Thanks guys.


If you mean the real rally radio then the link is, http://areena.yle.fi/player/index.php?channel=30&language=fi

Ralliradio Program

Ralliradio from thursday to sunday

• to 30.7. klo 8.00-10.00 Laajavuoren ”shakedown” eli testierikoiskoe

• to 30.7. klo 17.30-18.50 Warm Up Studio: Jyri Kataja-Rahko

• to 30.7. klo 18.55-21.00 rallin avaus: Killerin supererikoiskoe

• pe 31.7. klo 6.05-21.00 ensimmäinen kisapäivä: 10 erikoiskoetta

• pe 31.7. klo 21-01 Ralliyöradio Bensaa suonissa: J-P Taskinen (puh. 014-4444 993)

• la 1.8. klo 6.03-18.50 toinen kisapäivä: 9 erikoiskoetta

• su 2.8. klo 7.03-14.30 MM-rallin päätöspäivä: 4 erikoiskoetta ja maalijuhla

ATT. finnish time.

[ProRally]

That's all he is good for.....

:D :D :D :D good one AFF

[A.F.F.]

All you guys taking part NORF remember the forumdinner at Vanha Mylly (Jämsänkoski) saturday evening around 8 pm --> :up:

[hari]

MTV3 internet service http://www.katsomo.fi/ will show 10 live stages during the event.

Question to the finns: Will this live stages on http://www.katsomo.fi be free to watch? Or is some subscription needed?

Something is written there (€ 9,-)?

Thanks.

[OldF]

Question to the finns: Will this live stages on www.katsomo.fi (http://www.katsomo.fi) be free to watch? Or is some subscription needed?

Something is written there (€ 9,-)?

Thanks.

The live stages costs 9€ (the whole weekend) and you have sign in and pay with credit card or SMS (I don’t know if it’s possible to pay with SMS abroad). All the other are free.

[J4MIE]

Wish I was in Finland at the moment.....have a nice time guys :D

[r199]

Is there anny timing for the shake down????

[wwbroe]

If you mean the real rally radio then the link is, http://areena.yle.fi/player/index.php?channel=30&language=fi



Hey Tomi, thanks for this link, but it doesn't seem to work here? Anybody else has it working? ;)

[hari]

Hey Tomi, thanks for this link, but it doesn't seem to work here? Anybody else has it working? ;)

After third attempt of loading, it works for me.

[Psycho!]

The live stages costs 9€ (the whole weekend) and you have sign in and pay with credit card or SMS (I don’t know if it’s possible to pay with SMS abroad). All the other are free.
I think that MTV3 will broadcast them(eye on the sky)...It is free or the same as katsomo??Can we see Killeri live tonight??If yes,please post a link...Thanks in advance...

[Tom206wrc]

Janne Tuohino is driving with Peugeot S2000, not evo9
So now we have one more fast S2000 in NORF


:bounce:

Four Finns in S2000s(Hänninen, Tuohino, Räikkonen, Alen) :cool:

[tolis]

Loeb fastest in the SD:
http://www.wrc.com/jsp/index.jsp?lnk=101&id=5609&desc=Loeb%20fastest%20at%20Rally%20Finland%20Shake down

1. LOEB. Citroen C4 WRC 2:02.2
2. P. SOLBERG. Citroen Xsara WRC 2:02.6
3. SORDO. Citroen C4 WRC. 2:03.3
4. ÖSTBERG Subaru Impreza WRC. 2:03.4
=5. H. SOLBERG. Ford Focus RS WRC 08. 2:03.7
=5. HIRVONEN. Ford Focus RS WRC 08. 2:03.7
7. WILSON. Ford Focus RS WRC 08. 2:03.9
8. LATVALA. Ford Focus RS WRC 08. 2:04.1
9. NOVIKOV. Citroen C4 WRC. 2:04.5
10. KETOMAA. Subaru Impreza WRC. 2:05.2
11. OGIER. Citroen C4 WRC. 2:05.7
12. RANTANEN. Ford Focus RS WRC 08. 2:06.0
13. VILLAGRA. Ford Focus RS WRC 08. 2:06.4
14. RAUTENBACH. Citroen C4 WRC. 2:07.2
15. AL QASSIMI. Ford Focus RS WRC 08. 2:08.1

[r199]

Are there already anny times from the jwrc?????

[Motorsportfun]

The live stages costs 9€ (the whole weekend) and you have sign in and pay with credit card or SMS (I don’t know if it’s possible to pay with SMS abroad). All the other are free.

Yeaaah, I bought it! Cant wait for Ruuhimaki jumps!!!! :p :p

Surkee stage is the famous hairpin of last year's live coverage?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg1ke_neORI

Hope so! :) :) :)

[wwbroe]

Does anybody know where we can find complete list of shakedown times, with also times for S2000, other Gr N's and JWRC? :)

[Tomi]

Does anybody know where we can find complete list of shakedown times, with also times for S2000, other Gr N's and JWRC? :)

sure in the competition center there is, from the main door on the right side.

[wwbroe]

sure in the competition center there is, from the main door on the right side.

:up: :up: :up:

[r199]

hahahaha

[anesa]

Does anybody know where we can find complete list of shakedown times, with also times for S2000, other Gr N's and JWRC? :)

Here you have the top 30
http://www.rallybel.be/2009fin13.html

[Jafry]

Photos from shakedown of Rally Finland;-) (http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=550&fseason=2009)

[r199]

abbring looks good

[Helstar]

Surkee stage is the famous hairpin of last year's live coverage?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg1ke_neORI
Hope so! :) :) :)
Oh no what did you post ... I feel sad now -.-

[dimviii]

Here you have the top 30
http://www.rallybel.be/2009fin13.html

Thanks anesa :)

[SubaruNorway]

Could someone post the link to where you pay for eye in the sky, my finish is a bit poor :p

[Motorsportfun]

Oh no what did you post ... I feel sad now -.-

Sorry :D

[dimviii]

so Nikara faster than all s2000 cars? :rolleyes:

[pantealex]

so Nikara faster than all s2000 cars? :rolleyes:
Only priority 1,2 and 3 drivers can do shakedown in Finland, so PirelliStars were the only group N-cars there!

[Tom206wrc]

Any pics of Tuohino's livery ???? :confused:


Edit: OK I get some on his website ;)

[dimviii]

thanks pantealex :)

[SubaruNorway]

Is the SSS live somewhere?

[Miika]

Kimi only 0.1 sec slower compared to Anton and Tuohino @ Killeri. Bring it on.

[N.O.T]

lets see if he has what it takes when the barriers of the sss are replaced with trees tommorow....

[SubaruNorway]

Wow, i actualy managed to sign up to the live feed on mtv3 thanks to googel translate :p

Link on the right here.
http://www.mtv3.fi/urheilu/ralli/uutiset.shtml/arkistot/ralli/2009/07/923756

[Allyc85]

Link on the right here, 15min to live broadcast.
http://www.mtv3.fi/urheilu/ralli/uutiset.shtml/arkistot/ralli/2009/07/923756

Quick save it, a pic of Kimi nearly smiling! ;)

[SubaruNorway]

Quick save it, a pic of Kimi nearly smiling! ;)

Yeah, probably won't even bother going to the next F1 race after this weekend when he figures out how much more fun it is ;)

[N.O.T]

latvala safe throught he stage....

[Xsara Fan]

Some photos from service-park & shakedown made by my friend here http://www.reporters.com.ua/gallery/1/72/

[Pinto]

any reason why the works fords are not using there regular uk reg plate's

[jbmarcus21]

finnish driver must have obligatory use finnish plate in their own country ;)

[MJW]

any reason why the works fords are not using there regular uk reg plate's
because they are driven by Finnish drivers in Finland, something to do with taxation of vehicles in Finland whereby Finns can not drive cars from abroad. It happens every year, (when Finnish drivers in works cars)

[Pinto]

taught it might have been somthing like that

[Tom206wrc]

Some photos from service-park & shakedown made by my friend here http://www.reporters.com.ua/gallery/1/72/


Nice pics :)

[jonkka]

latvala safe throught he stage....

Pheeww... But remember that stage is repeated later...

[jonkka]

Mikko takes early advantage...

[Psycho!]

Good morning guys and happy birthday to Mr Hirvonen!!

[Micke_VOC]

Good start from Mikko, 2,9 s faster than Seb.

[Psycho!]

Impressive splits for Petter...!He keeps up with Loeb...Too late for Latvala though...

[Miika]

Novikov off big way in the SS2 already.

EDIT: Or not.

[Micke_VOC]

Impressive splits for Petter...!He keeps up with Loeb...Too late for Latvala though...

Very good time for Petter, i wonder what he had done with a C4 instead =)

Novikov loosing time on third split...

[jonkka]

Mikko seems to want to take decisive lead and end competition early...

[Miika]

Novikov loosing time on third split...

There was a tree on the way that slowed him down a bit.

[r199]

novi mixed up left and right

[Psycho!]

Sordo faster than Loeb????

[Micke_VOC]

Hirvonen 7.1 s faster than seb. and Sordo seems on the splits to beat Loeb to...

[lcd]

Is It my Idea or everyone's driving really fast..??

[Psycho!]

And Petter faster than works Citroens,at least up to split 3...Nice job!

[White Sauron]

Wow, who could imagine Solberg would be lying 2nd in his old Xsara on such a fast rally...

[jonkka]

Whooa... both works Citroens beaten...

[Miika]

Sordo faster than Loeb????

Petter faster than them. Bloody hell.

[lcd]

It's been a long time since I remember that kind of full attack from Petter from the very start...

[r199]

juniors weijs already out????

[Micke_VOC]

Wow, who could imagine Solberg would be lying 2nd in his old Xsara on such a fast rally...

Yihaa !!!!!!
Waiting for N.O.T comment this .

Really fun that Petter going so fast...

[Tom206wrc]

Nice rythm of Janne Tuohino in the long SS2, in the pace of Juho Hänninen :) :)

[Miika]

Two stages, two offs for the kid from Russia?