[IRC] Rallye San Remo 2009

[wwbroe]

I just had a look at website of this year's Rallye San Remo. It looks like organisers want to make a rallysprint out of this race. They will have only 9 special stages with a total of only 201,79 Kms. :(
This must be one of the shortest editions ever of Rallye San Remo. :D

[Mirek]

I think that it's because of Italian agreement about making CIR rallys shorter this year...

[wwbroe]

]I think that it's because of Italian agreement about making CIR rallys shorter this year...

Yes, that might be true, but it still seems a short rally San Remo to me. :(

[karlzoro]

I'm not sure but I think they didn't drove many more km's and stage when it started on thursday...??
Then they drove on thursday evening (4), friday morning and saturday untill noon? I think this year it will be more "compact" then?
But still not interseting to go & see is my opinion...

[wwbroe]

I'm not sure but I think they didn't drove many more km's and stage when it started on thursday...??
Then they drove on thursday evening (4), friday morning and saturday untill noon? I think this year it will be more "compact" then?
But still not interseting to go & see is my opinion...

Last year they did drive more stage's and more kms. Only the long stage last year was allready 65 Kms instead of the 45 of this year, but also the other stages were more and longer. :D It is too little number of stages to go and watch, i will follow it from behind my PC. :D

[J4MIE]

I will be there for sure :D But it does say 291.79km of stages, not 201 ;)

[Mirek]

I also see 201 in time schedule...

[J4MIE]

Hadn't looked at the itinerary, only top of the program: http://acisanremo.it/rallysanremo/documenti/program.pdf :s

[J4MIE]

I've booked my flights at the weekend :cool: Who else is going??

[NRI]

I've booked my flights at the weekend :cool: Who else is going??

I will be there as competitor in West European Clio R3 Trophy.

[JamieM]

I'm planning to attend this event but I'm struggling to find any proper spectator info. I'm on a course with work in Marseille so I was going to hire a car and drive up and watch this on the weekend.
All I need is a map of the stages and times and any advice on where the good spots are.
Cheers Jamie

[wwbroe]

I'm planning to attend this event but I'm struggling to find any proper spectator info. I'm on a course with work in Marseille so I was going to hire a car and drive up and watch this on the weekend.
All I need is a map of the stages and times and any advice on where the good spots are.
Cheers Jamie

Jamie, take a look at official website, under competitors. There you can find a timing and also maps of the special stages. You have to consider tough that there will be only 9 SS, wich is really very little, don't you agree? But if you are in Marseille, it is not so far ofcourse. :)

[JamieM]

wwbroe, thanks for that. I realise the event is a bit short but as you say it's not that far from me. That's the reason I'm going and to watch Meeke. Hopefully it will go down to the wire and Rally Scotland should be something else.

[animrallye]

I've booked my flights at the weekend :cool: Who else is going??
I'll be waiting for you and all forumers in Press Room ;)

Thierry

[JamieM]

I'll be waiting for you and all forumers in Press Room ;)

Thierry

Great stuff. Can I sign on then and get a press pass?

[J4MIE]

I'll be waiting for you and all forumers in Press Room ;)

Thierry

For sure Thierry, looking forward to it, it's been a long time since we last met!

[principe IRC]

Dutch, Marcel Piepers and Hungarian, Laszlo Vizin with a Honda Civic R3 will be in San Remo.


http://www.rallysport.hu/info/2009/08/08-17-vizin_barum_elo.htm


http://www.piepersrallysport.nl/?id=agenda


Also the french Pierre Campana with Clio R3 Power Car Team


http://www.motorzone.it/public/news/2009/power-car-team-con-pierre-campana-9482.asp

[animrallye]

Great stuff. Can I sign on then and get a press pass?
As Sanremo is IRC, you don't need a Press Pass. All access are open, not like in WRC ;)

But You'll be welcome, ask only for Thierry, I'm the Press Officer.

[4Regioni]

Basso - Abarth S2000 ???
Alen - Abarth S2000 ???
Kopecky - Skoda S2000
Hanninen - Skoda S2000
Meeke - 207 S2000
Loix - 207 S2000
Vouilloz - 207 S2000
Wilks - Proton S2000
Bouffier - Proton S2000
X - Proton S2000 ???
Mikkelsen - Corsa S2000
Wittman - Mitsu gr.N
Andreucci - 207 S2000
Rossetti - Abarth S2000
Scandola - Abarth S2000
Longhi - Skoda S2000
Perico - 207 S2000
Michelini - 207 S2000
Signor - Abarth S2000
Sciascia - 207 S2000
Caldani - Abarth S2000
Medici - ???
Travaglia - ???
Arbetti - 207 S2000
Villa - Punto S1600.
Lupi-Canobbio Saxo N2
Araldo - Clio R3
Campana - Clio R3
Frau-Magat - Mitsu gr.N

[RS]

Why did you put a question mark by Basso? He will surely be there.

I would expect to see the A-Style Fabia compete on Sanremo too, maybe Travaglia?

[animrallye]

I will be there as competitor in West European Clio R3 Trophy.
Codriving Eric Mauffrey if I'm not wrong ;)

[4Regioni]

Basso are the favourite of ERC (European championship).
If the rally Barum and Asturias is not good,leave the IRC for ERC ?
Rally Elpa (ERC) have the same date to Sanremo (IRC).

[JamieM]

As Sanremo is IRC, you don't need a Press Pass. All access are open, not like in WRC ;)

But You'll be welcome, ask only for Thierry, I'm the Press Officer.
Thanks Thierry, I think I will pop in then. It can't do any harm to say hello. :)

[animrallye]

Entries open from last tuesday :)

[Barreis]

'Shame that this rally is not in the WRC (when MC rally isn't)..

[noel157]

'Shame that this rally is not in the WRC (when MC rally isn't)..

I'm thankful that San Remo isn't in the WRC.

[animrallye]

I'm thankful that San Remo isn't in the WRC.
;)

[Barreis]

What?! Not 1 000 000 US$ to pay to be in WRC calendar?! LOL

[Helstar]

What?! Not 1 000 000 US$ to pay to be in WRC calendar?! LOL
You don't get it...

[Barreis]

IRC is great, especialy Eurosport TV coverages and lot of competitors in the same category but WRC is older and has tradition.. And we can not speak against that..

[RS]

IRC is great, especialy Eurosport TV coverages and lot of competitors in the same category but WRC is older and has tradition.. And we can not speak against that..

And what do they do with their tradition? They piss it up the wall and now Monte and Sanremo are in IRC :D

[Tom206wrc]

So Cantaluka BFGoodrich driver for Sanremo :bounce:

[Alexg84]

Hi,
Yesterday was the first of 4 days of testing for Sarrazin in Italy for the Rally Sanremo...

Some photos here: TestRally.com - Test Sarrazin (http://www.testrally.com/galleria.asp?tipo=Test&id=229&anno=2009)

Some pictures also from other tests always for this rally..there was the italian driver Perico! TestRally.com - Test Perico (http://www.testrally.com/galleria.asp?tipo=Test&id=228&anno=2009)

[RS]

Hi,
Yesterday was the first of 4 days of testing for Sarrazin in Italy for the Rally Sanremo...

Some photos here: TestRally.com - Test Sarrazin (http://www.testrally.com/galleria.asp?tipo=Test&id=229&anno=2009)

Some pictures also from other tests always for this rally..there was the italian driver Perico! TestRally.com - Test Perico (http://www.testrally.com/galleria.asp?tipo=Test&id=228&anno=2009)

Sarrazin?

Didn't know he was doing Sanremo. Is that with Peugeot Sport again?

[Mirek]

He is Peugeot Sport test driver. His testing doesn't mean that he is driving Sanremo. But who knows...

[noel157]

Hi,
Yesterday was the first of 4 days of testing for Sarrazin in Italy for the Rally Sanremo...

Some photos here: TestRally.com - Test Sarrazin (http://www.testrally.com/galleria.asp?tipo=Test&id=229&anno=2009)

Some pictures also from other tests always for this rally..there was the italian driver Perico! TestRally.com - Test Perico (http://www.testrally.com/galleria.asp?tipo=Test&id=228&anno=2009)

Is that the P Sport test car that Sarrazin is driving (370 DXE 78)?

[PLuto]

Yes

[noel157]

Thanks PLuto.

[J4MIE]

And what do they do with their tradition? They piss it up the wall and now Monte and Sanremo are in IRC :D

And Safari :up:

[Mirek]

Safari is in IRC but it has nothing to do with famous WRC Safari. It's just a name what least. Today it's rally which is interesting for noone except crews doing African Championship.

[RS]

]He is Peugeot Sport test driver. His testing doesn't mean that he is driving Sanremo. But who knows...

I am sure Vouilloz/Loix/Meeke are not that busy that they can't do their own testing... Hopefully we will see Sarrazin too, I guess Peugeot Sport want to make an extra effort for the "big ones" - Monte and Sanremo.

[RS]

]Safari is in IRC but it has nothing to do with famous WRC Safari. It's just a name what least. Today it's rally which is interesting for noone except crews doing African Championship.

I doubt it will be in the IRC calendar next year, it is either cancelled or not supported by the main teams it seems.

[Tom206wrc]

Hi,
Yesterday was the first of 4 days of testing for Sarrazin in Italy for the Rally Sanremo...

Some photos here: TestRally.com - Test Sarrazin (http://www.testrally.com/galleria.asp?tipo=Test&id=229&anno=2009)

Some pictures also from other tests always for this rally..there was the italian driver Perico! TestRally.com - Test Perico (http://www.testrally.com/galleria.asp?tipo=Test&id=228&anno=2009)


Thanks for the pics :)

[Tom206wrc]

When is entrylist published exactly ??? :confused:

ACI Sanremo website is currently closed...can't acceed to the news :mark:

[RS]

Kopecky and Hanninen are both definitely at Sanremo.

Abarth should be out in force, but maybe they will send Basso to the ERC event instead as his IRC title hopes are over? Maybe they can bring in Travaglia, who is without a drive for Sanremo (no money)

Peugeot should have a very strong contendor in the form of Andreucci!

Maybe Toni Gardemeister will again drive the Corsa? He said they were negotiating for more events after Asturias.

[Wim_Impreza]

Abarth should be out in force, but maybe they will send Basso to the ERC event instead as his IRC title hopes are over?

No, last year Travaglia had a chance for the ERC title, but Fiat didn't send him to Antibes. Due to that, he was not classified in the final standings. Fiat didn't support Travaglia last year, so there is no reason why they will do it this year.

[Ouninpohja]

See:

http://www.autonews-magazine.com/blog/?p=7430

François Duval with official Abarth in Rally Sanremo !
:cool:

[wwbroe]

See:

http://www.autonews-magazine.com/blog/?p=7430

François Duval with official Abarth in Rally Sanremo !
:cool:

If this is true, that is some very interesting news, and also good choice by Abarth, at least it could be good choice. We will see a lot of Abarth's at start then, with also Basso, Rosetti and Scandola. :)

[RS]

I know Francois can be crash happy, but I am delighted if that news is true. There are not many that are faster than him on asphalt.

[noel157]

San Remo entry gets more interesting day by day.
If I understand the article Duval got a new manager? Who?

[tolis]

See:

http://www.autonews-magazine.com/blog/?p=7430

François Duval with official Abarth in Rally Sanremo !
:cool:
Duval will retire again... :p

[4Regioni]

Kopecky - Skoda S2000
Meeke - Peugeot 207 S2000
Loix - Peugeot 207 S2000
Basso - Abarth S2000
Vouilloz - Peugeot 207 S2000 ???
Duval - Abarth S2000
Hanninen - Skoda S2000
Wilks - Proton S2000
Bouffier - Proton S2000
X - Corsa S2000
Wittman - Mitsu gr.N
Andreucci - 207 S2000
Rossetti - Abarth S2000
Scandola - Abarth S2000
Longhi - Skoda S2000
Maurin - Skoda S2000
Perico - 207 S2000
Michelini - 207 S2000
Signor - Abarth S2000
Sciascia - 207 S2000
Caldani - Abarth S2000
Cantamessa 207 S2000
Manzini 207 S2000
Medici - 207 S2000
Chentre 207 S2000
??? Travaglia - ???
Arbetti - 207 S2000
Millet-Vial Peugeot 207 RC
Villa - Punto S1600.
Lupi-Canobbio Saxo N2
Araldo - Clio R3
Campana - Clio R3
Frau-Magat - Mitsu gr.N
Vizin-Zsiros Civic R3
Piepers Civic R3
Princen - Clio R3
Walster - Clio R3
Mauffrey - Clio R3
Pierre Campana - Clio R3
Marcel Piepers - Honda Civic R3
Laszlo Vizin - Honda Civic R3
Bettega - Clio R3
Gasperetti-Ferrari - Clio R3
Pierotti - Clio R3
Miedico-Baruzzi Clio S1600
Settembrini - Clio R3
Moscatelli Panda Kit





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[Barreis]

See:

http://www.autonews-magazine.com/blog/?p=7430

François Duval with official Abarth in Rally Sanremo !
:cool:

Nice news..

[Tom206wrc]

Chentre in a 207 S2000 could be interesting to see :bounce:


I suppose entrylist published on friday :confused:

[WRC1]

[quote="4Regioni"]
Vouilloz - Peugeot 207 S2000 ???

[quote]

why you put questionmark behind vouilloz?

[atsiotras79]

Basso - Abarth S2000

I think the questionmark should be put here!

Rumours say here in Greece that Fiat gave Basso permission to enter Elpa Rally in order to fight for the ERC title.

And that this is the reason they brought Duval in for San Remo.

Let's see what happens... although I cannot believe that Fiat will enter San Remo without Basso!

[4Regioni]

Travaglia - Peugeot 207 S2000
http://www.italiaracing.net/newsrally.asp?id=1846&nome=NEWS&cart=RALLY

Duval,Basso,Rossetti e Scandola with Abarth team:
http://www.autonews-magazine.com/blog/?p=7430

[atsiotras79]

Basso sent entry form for Elpa Rally!!!

[Wim_Impreza]

Great news. I am happy with it.

[HaCo]

Yep, me too. Abarth for European Title would be nice for them!

[4Regioni]

I think Basso Elpa for the ERC (the best solution).
Basso have many possibility winner European Rally Championship (against Solowow and Fontana).

[Barreis]

He's better then Solowow and Fontana (really good driving in Asturia) so it's better solution..

[4Regioni]

Simone Campedelli - Mitsu gr.N

[Tom206wrc]

Travaglia - Peugeot 207 S2000
http://www.italiaracing.net/newsrally.asp?id=1846&nome=NEWS&cart=RALLY


Oooooh yeah fantastic Travaglia will be there for fighting the CIR title :bounce:

He can do it if he wears BFGoodrich tyres ;)

[Helstar]

Kopecky - Skoda S2000
-cut-

Great great great entry list. I can see something (actually, a LOT) interesting drivers/cars, who cares about wrc xD

When will the official entry list be available ? Will Zannier be there also ?

[CricketsFilm]

Basso will drive to Elpa... not Sanremo

[tolis]

Basso will drive to Elpa... not Sanremo
Great news!!! :bounce:

[Tom206wrc]

According to someone on Rallylink forum Renato Travaglia would drive an Abarth Grande Punto while Marco Signor would drive a 207 from Racing Lions :confused:

Andrea Torlasco would drive a 207 too, after his BFGoodrich experience last year ;)

Looks like a purely fantastic entry regarding S2000s :eek:

[Tom206wrc]

Basso will drive to Elpa... not Sanremo


We will see...tomorrow entrylist Elpa, one day before Sanremo ;)


Edit: in any case, if Abarth choses ERC final rounds for Basso instead of Sanremo, they just removed a chance of great victory against Skoda and Peugeot on their most prestigious home event :s

[[Madeira-Rally]]

We will see...tomorrow entrylist Elpa, one day before Sanremo ;)


Edit: in any case, if Abarth choses ERC final rounds for Basso instead of Sanremo, they just removed a chance of great victory against Skoda and Peugeot on their most prestigious home event :s

Don't forget ROX... he will be there ;)
In Sanremo, for sure ROX will be very strong.

[Tom206wrc]

As will be Ucci :p :

[tolis]

We will see...tomorrow entrylist Elpa, one day before Sanremo ;)


Edit: in any case, if Abarth choses ERC final rounds for Basso instead of Sanremo, they just removed a chance of great victory against Skoda and Peugeot on their most prestigious home event :s
It's almost sure that Basso will drive in Elpa!!!
Basso wants to get a championship (ERC). One win is nothing. And it won't be that easy in San Remo, Tom ;)

[Mirek]

AFAIK Basso preferes Sanremo but Abarth wants him to win ERC.

[[Madeira-Rally]]

As will be Ucci :p :

Don't forget Ucci will be using Pirelli tyres... ;)

[Tom206wrc]

Travaglia in Grande Punto Abarth official(latest rumour) :confused: :confused:

[atsiotras79]

]AFAIK Basso preferes Sanremo but Abarth wants him to win ERC.

That is what I also heard!

[animrallye]

Travaglia's entry form : Peugeot 207 Super2000 ;)

[alleskids]

Travaglia's entry form : Peugeot 207 Super2000 ;)
But that was before Basso was guided to Greece bij Abarth ;) , so the official Grande Punto is available to a high profile driver..

[Barreis]

Travaglia's entry form : Peugeot 207 Super2000 ;)

Insider..

[animrallye]

But that was before Basso was guided to Greece bij Abarth ;) , so the official Grande Punto is available to a high profile driver..
Correct :p

[Francis44]

SanRemo has all the ingredients for an amazing rally.

That's awesome for spectators!!!!

[Mirek]

Heard about 129 crews. Is it true?

[animrallye]

]Heard about 129 crews. Is it true?
102 crews in IRC and CIR
18 crews in Challenge
9 crews in Leggenda

[Mirek]

Thank You :)

[animrallye]

]Thank You :)
You're Welcome :p

[4Regioni]

Probably:
Kopecky - Skoda S2000
Meeke - Peugeot 207 S2000
Loix - Peugeot 207 S2000
Vouilloz - Peugeot 207 S2000
Duval - Abarth S2000
Hanninen - Skoda S2000
Wilks - Proton S2000
Wittman - Mitsu gr.N
Andreucci - 207 S2000
Rossetti - Abarth S2000
Travaglia - 207 S2000
Scandola - Abarth S2000
Longhi - Skoda S2000
Maurin - Skoda S2000
Perico - 207 S2000
Michelini - 207 S2000
Signor - Abarth S2000
Sciascia - 207 S2000
Cantamessa 207 S2000
Manzini 207 S2000
Medici - 207 S2000
Chentre 207 S2000
Arbetti - 207 S2000
Campedelli - Mitsu gr.N
Frau - Mitsu Evo 9
Millet-Vial Peugeot 207 RC
Villa - Punto S1600.
Lupi-Canobbio Saxo N2
Araldo - Clio R3
Frau-Magat - Mitsu gr.N
Vizin-Zsiros Civic R3
Piepers Civic R3
Princen - Clio R3
Walster - Clio R3
Mauffrey - Clio R3
Pierre Campana - Clio R3
Arzeno - Clio R3
Marcel Piepers - Honda Civic R3
Laszlo Vizin - Honda Civic R3
Bettega - Clio R3
Gasperetti-Ferrari - Clio R3
Pierotti - Clio R3
Miedico-Baruzzi Clio S1600
Settembrini - Clio R3
Moscatelli Panda Kit

[cyr]

no corsa ?

[noel157]

no corsa ?

Did Toni G pay for his drive in Spain or selected by MSD? Would be good to see him out in it again now that he has some experience of the car.

No BB in the second Proton?

[Tom206wrc]

What about the drivers of the trofeo 207 in R3 class ???? :confused:

The comparison with Millet would be interesting ;)

[Ucci]

Don't forget Marco Silva with A-Style Fabia S2000....

[Tom206wrc]

And Andrea Torlasco in 207 S2000 or not(was one of the latest rumour) :confused:

[Tom206wrc]

]Don't forget Ucci will be using Pirelli tyres... ;)


Remember Friuli Alpi Orientali(tarmac event of CIR09) few weeks ago...Ucci missed victory from Travaglia only by a mistake on last stage...he was very competitive there(and way in front of Rox) :p :

[Tom206wrc]

24 S2000 on entrylist according to latest news on http://www.italiaracing.net/ :D

[RS]

Did Toni G pay for his drive in Spain or selected by MSD? Would be good to see him out in it again now that he has some experience of the car.

No BB in the second Proton?

Don't know about Toni, but my impression is that the Corsa drive is subsidised by Hankook/MSD. In Ypres and Barum they carried the sponsor's logos of Bengue and Mikkelssen. Toni said he is in negotiations for further drives in the Corsa.

[noel157]

Don't know about Toni, but my impression is that the Corsa drive is subsidised by Hankook/MSD. In Ypres and Barum they carried the sponsor's logos of Bengue and Mikkelssen. Toni said he is in negotiations for further drives in the Corsa.

Thanks RS, hope he makes it to Scotland and can get a programme together for next season.

[wwbroe]

Entrylist in online on official website. ;)

Edit: 24 S2000 cars on entrylist.

[wwbroe]

Looks like Torlasco won't be ther either??? :(

[giangino]

Entry list http://acisanremo.it/rallysanremo/documenti/elenco%20iscritti%20irc.pdf ;)

[[Madeira-Rally]]

Let's what IRC leading drivers can do against local drivers...
The final results are completely unpredictable on this rally... great!

[Tom206wrc]

Simply FUNTASTIC !!!! :bounce: :bounce:

[Ucci]

I can not belive...I had to look twice if this is true ! Andreucci, showed them.....

[noel157]

Best entry so far in IRC's short history. And with only 9 stages it's a sprint event. No chance of gaining many places after a puncture.

[Barreis]

Great entry list..

[Tom206wrc]

I think it'll be very hard for a non-Italian to win this time, even though names are Kopecky, Duval, Meeke, Vouilloz, Loix, Hänninen... ;)

[J4MIE]

Wow, much better entry than I was expecting, nearly as many as in Barum :) I can't wait for next week :D

[Mirek]

Realy great entry list.

[dimviii]

I think it'll be very hard for a non-Italian to win this time, even though names are Kopecky, Duval, Meeke, Vouilloz, Loix, Hänninen... ;)
Don t think so!

[noel157]

Don t think so!

+1

[urabus-denoS2000]

Who takes the R3 class is a real man!

Fantastic!

[Tom206wrc]

I hope Chentre will impress everybody like he did in TRA09 with the Xsara WRC !!! :)

[Mirek]

Chentre was driving old 206 WRC in TRA 09 ;)

[PLuto]

On some events he has used Xsara WRC from GMA.

[Helstar]

Who takes the R3 class is a real man!
Fantastic!
I have a prediction: the name starts with "B" and ends with "roccoli" :D

I hope Duval doesn't trash the car after the first corner xD come on Dudu, shows you're still the man.


I can not belive...I had to look twice if this is true ! Andreucci, showed them.....

He's surely one of the best driver ever, but he has to make a miracle here ... but he can do it, wouldn't even be the first time =)

[Tom206wrc]

When are pickems for Sanremo available on this forum :confused:

[Tom206wrc]

Don t think so!


At least among the Pug drivers I have the feeling some Italians would be faster than the Kronos boys(Ucci, Travaglia, perhaps Chentre who knows,...) :rolleyes:

[wwbroe]

I am looking for the GPS-coordinates of start and finishplaces of the stages of San Remo Rally. I have found tyhe ones for shakedown on the website, but i am unfortunally not able to find the coordinates for the stages. Is there somebody who can help me with that, it would be highly appreciated. Thanks. ;)

[4Regioni]

Photo Test pre-Sanremo,Friday 18 september Zavattarello (PV) Italia
Driver:Maurin e Panizzi Car:Skoda S2000
http://rallymania.forumfree.net/?t=38432853&st=75

[PuddleJumper]

When are pickems for Sanremo available on this forum :confused:
They're coming...

[Barreis]

Photo Test pre-Sanremo,Friday 18 september Zavattarello (PV) Italia
Driver:Maurin e Panizzi Car:Skoda S2000
http://rallymania.forumfree.net/?t=38432853&st=75

Panizzi after all that stress looks like hooked from the river.. :)

[pucky54]

Hopefully we will see him back in competition shortly...

[PuddleJumper]

Pickems are go. :)

[Barreis]

Hopefully we will see him back in competition shortly...

Winner..

[noel157]

Panizzi after all that stress looks like hooked from the river.. :)

LOL, that look when he was driving seems to be permanent.... But still a true asphalt specialist, one of the best. Be great to see him back in competition.

[Barreis]

He doesn't care anymore.. No paid drivers and he was one of them. When he was in Red Bull škoda he drove for free and stopped with words: "I don't want to risk my life for nothing." Drivers should be paid..

[4Regioni]

Yesterday Panizzi have a great control to car.
Panizzi one of the best tarmac's driver.

[wwbroe]

Duval has tested Punto from Abarth yesterday, unfortunally this article is in French: http://sport.turbomagazine.be/index.php?pg=news&id=2672

He said that he is positively surprised by the amelioration in engine and gearbox, this compared to Punto's he drove before in Portugal and also in Condrozrally.
He tested different setup's and also got familiar with the range of BF Goodrich tyres. Let's see what he can do during the rally. ;)

[Barreis]

:)

[Sulland]

Good entry list, but for a moment reading the thread, I thought Panizzi was to drive a Skoda.
In my book he is one of the best Asphalt drivers of all time, would be super to see him in Sam Remo in a top car !

[Barreis]

No money as motivation for him..

[Sulland]

Yes and I see his point, but still it would be cool !

[Barreis]

:)

[wwbroe]

Both Luca Cantamessa and Freddy Loix are doing testing today in Italy. Luca is getting familiar with the BF Goodrich Pug, whilst Loix is testing suspension so that he don't have to use set-up of Meeke or Vouilloz. :D

[animrallye]

No money as motivation for him..
I don't think so.
If you read again his words when he go away from Skoda, he said that he was taking risks for nothing. And he says it was unbeliveble to do this without beeing paid.
Money is not his motivation (he don't need it)...
If you have a skill and someone use it without paying you, will you be OK ?

[Barreis]

That's motorsport today..

[animrallye]

That's motorsport today..
Not only motorsport... :dozey:

[Buzz Lightyear]

The guy drives car for a living... most people get paid for what they do for a living?

[animrallye]

I am looking for the GPS-coordinates of start and finishplaces of the stages of San Remo Rally. I have found tyhe ones for shakedown on the website, but i am unfortunally not able to find the coordinates for the stages. Is there somebody who can help me with that, it would be highly appreciated. Thanks. ;)
Here they are ;)

GPS

Parco assistenza/Service park/Parc d’assistance : N43 48.830 E7 46.290

PS/SS/ES 1
Partenza/Start/Départ : N43 50.085 E7 43.875
Arrivo/Finish/Arrivée : N43 52.052 E7 40.708

PS/SS/ES 2
Partenza/Start/Départ : N43 51.836 E7 40.020
Arrivo/Finish/Arrivée : N43 54.163 E7 43.105

PS/SS/ES 3
Partenza/Start/Départ : N43 53.980 E7 43.642
Arrivo/Finish/Arrivée : N43 51.520 E7 43.713

PS/SS/ES 4
Partenza/Start/Départ : N43 50.085 E7 43.875
Arrivo/Finish/Arrivée : N43 51.520 E7 43.713

PS/SS/ES 5/8
Partenza/Start/Départ : N43 56.156 E7 55.964
Arrivo/Finish/Arrivée : N43 59.397 E7 47.501

PS/SS/ES 6/9
Partenza/Start/Départ : N43 55.173 E7 41.083
Arrivo/Finish/Arrivée : N43 56.454 E7 41.083

PS/SS/ES 7
Partenza/Start/Départ : N43 53.667 E7 42.071
Arrivo/Finish/Arrivée : N43 54.163 E7 43.105

:s mokin:

[wwbroe]

Here they are ;)

GPS

Parco assistenza/Service park/Parc d’assistance : N43 48.830 E7 46.290

PS/SS/ES 1
Partenza/Start/Départ : N43 50.085 E7 43.875
Arrivo/Finish/Arrivée : N43 52.052 E7 40.708

PS/SS/ES 2
Partenza/Start/Départ : N43 51.836 E7 40.020
Arrivo/Finish/Arrivée : N43 54.163 E7 43.105

PS/SS/ES 3
Partenza/Start/Départ : N43 53.980 E7 43.642
Arrivo/Finish/Arrivée : N43 51.520 E7 43.713

PS/SS/ES 4
Partenza/Start/Départ : N43 50.085 E7 43.875
Arrivo/Finish/Arrivée : N43 51.520 E7 43.713

PS/SS/ES 5/8
Partenza/Start/Départ : N43 56.156 E7 55.964
Arrivo/Finish/Arrivée : N43 59.397 E7 47.501

PS/SS/ES 6/9
Partenza/Start/Départ : N43 55.173 E7 41.083
Arrivo/Finish/Arrivée : N43 56.454 E7 41.083

PS/SS/ES 7
Partenza/Start/Départ : N43 53.667 E7 42.071
Arrivo/Finish/Arrivée : N43 54.163 E7 43.105

:s mokin:


Thanks a lot Thierry for your help, it is great help to me. :)

[J4MIE]

Merci Thierry ;)

Are you making the trip afterall Walter? :)

[wwbroe]

Merci Thierry ;)

Are you making the trip afterall Walter? :)

I have not decided yet Jamie, but i don't think so. :(

[J4MIE]

I have not decided yet Jamie, but i don't think so. :(

Ok well give me a call if you make a last minute decision ;) I am all set, leaving first thing in the morning :bounce:

[wwbroe]

Ok well give me a call if you make a last minute decision ;) I am all set, leaving first thing in the morning :bounce:
Have a good time Jamie, and a nice rally ofcourse. We will definitely meet again in Scotland in november. ;)

[animrallye]

Sunny day in Sanremo :cool:
Nearly 30° C under the sun ;)

Waiting for J4mie !

[wwbroe]

Sunny day in Sanremo :cool:
Nearly 30° C under the sun ;)

Waiting for J4mie !

Hey Thierry,

Would it be possible that there is small mistake in GPS coordinates of start of SS6? I see E 41.083 as coordinate for both Start and Finish of that stage? Can you please check it for me? Thank you. ;)

[wwbroe]

Tomorrow morning from 9h30 to 14h30 we can see shakedown for San Remo. Can we see stage times of shakedown somewhere?

[wwbroe]

Nobody has any link to shakedown stage times? :confused:

[noel157]

Any news on SD? Over in 20 mins.

[bluuford]

some news:
The President of Automobile Club Sanremo, Sergio Maiga, yesterday Thursday
September 24th, officially announced the will of the Organizing Committee of Rallye
Sanremo, to go back in 2010, to the format that made the history of this event, returning on
the roads of Tuscany.
Sergio Maiga: “Our idea received a favorable reception from manufacturers and now we
are in contact with the Italian Automobile Sporting Commission (CSAI) in order to obtain
the authorization to propose crews a mixed event, that will provide a first leg on gravel in
the heart of Tuscany and a second part on the legendary roads of the Ligurian hinterland”.
This format, that once regrouped Liguria, Tuscany and Umbria, has been abandoned in
1992 (first and only victory in the World Rally Championship of Andrea Aghini – Lancia
Delta HF Integrale) to change it to an all asphalt event.
The first reaction from press, drivers and local representatives who attended the
announcement, has been very favorable

[AndyRAC]

some news:
The President of Automobile Club Sanremo, Sergio Maiga, yesterday Thursday
September 24th, officially announced the will of the Organizing Committee of Rallye
Sanremo, to go back in 2010, to the format that made the history of this event, returning on
the roads of Tuscany.
Sergio Maiga: “Our idea received a favorable reception from manufacturers and now we
are in contact with the Italian Automobile Sporting Commission (CSAI) in order to obtain
the authorization to propose crews a mixed event, that will provide a first leg on gravel in
the heart of Tuscany and a second part on the legendary roads of the Ligurian hinterland”.
This format, that once regrouped Liguria, Tuscany and Umbria, has been abandoned in
1992 (first and only victory in the World Rally Championship of Andrea Aghini – Lancia
Delta HF Integrale) to change it to an all asphalt event.
The first reaction from press, drivers and local representatives who attended the
announcement, has been very favorable

Excellent news - let's hope it comes to fruition!!

[Barreis]

:)

[wwbroe]

So, there is nobody who can tell some times from shakedown? It is finished for more then an hour now and still there is nothing news. :(

[wwbroe]

There are some pictures from shakedown on official website of San Remo rally, but i don't see any live-result part on this website :confused:

[Dejan]

IRC site nor offical site of San remo rally doesn`t have shakedown results. Is it really so hard to publish the results? They do behave very profesisonal... :rolleyes:

[wwbroe]

IRC site nor offical site of San remo rally doesn`t have shakedown results. Is it really so hard to publish the results? They do behave very profesisonal... :rolleyes:

I completely agree with you, unfortunally not very professional. :(

[noel157]

Kopecky fastest from Meeke. No other info.

[noel157]

More info, but all unofficial and not sure if order is accurate, could be another time for somebody after Hanninen:

1 Kopecky 2.07.7 (3 passes)
2 Meeke 2.08.7
3 Hanninen 2.09.2
4 Duval 2.11.0

[wwbroe]

More info, but all unofficial and not sure if order is accurate, could be another time for somebody after Hanninen:

1 Kopecky 2.07.7 (3 passes)
2 Meeke 2.08.7
3 Hanninen 2.09.2
4 Duval 2.11.0

Ok, thanks Noel, but where did you got this info from?

[Wim_Impreza]

IRC site nor offical site of San remo rally doesn`t have shakedown results. Is it really so hard to publish the results? They do behave very profesisonal... :rolleyes:

IRC site was never that good and for sure not fast. ERC site is perfect for me.

[bluuford]

More info, but all unofficial and not sure if order is accurate, could be another time for somebody after Hanninen:

1 Kopecky 2.07.7 (3 passes)
2 Meeke 2.08.7
3 Hanninen 2.09.2
4 Duval 2.11.0
What they said at the Shakedown
Juho Hanninen (Skoda Fabia S2000): “I improved a lot on asphalt since the beginning of the
season, but each race is different and here with such narrow and twisty roads, is going to a
new experience. After Montecarlo I understood that the Fabia had a great pontential and I
could improve! Jan (Kopeky) has good chsnces to win the challenge, and I’ll do my best to help
him”.
François Duval (Abarth Grande Punto S2000): “I do not know this rally very well, but above all I
should start slowly to avoid what happened in Ypres! Apart this I’m very happy with the car…”
Luca Rossetti (Abarth Grande Punto S2000): “The route is really nice and I like it a lot. I feel
comfortable in the Punto and we found a good set up”.
Kris Meeke (Peugeot 207 S2000): “I feel good, the 207 is fine. I’m surprised with my times, that
are not bad at all compared to the ones of other drivers with better experience on this kind of
route”.
Piero Longhi (Skoda Fabia S2000): “I’m satisfied. Last Tuesday we did some tests that allowed
us to improve the Fabia. I really like Rallye Sanremo, but is going to be tough because of the
high level of the participants”.
Nicolas Vouilloz (Peugeot 207 S2000): “The set up is perfect and I feel comfortable. I always
liked these roads . We’ll see where we’ll be tonight, the first leg is going to be crucial”.
Luca Cantamessa (Peugeot 207 S2000) BF Goodrich): “We are working on the set up of the 207
in order to adapt it to my driving style. I can’t wait to see what happens at the end of the first
stage!”
Umberto Scandola (Abarth Grande Punto S2000): “We worked a lot this morning to find the
right set up. We’ll see what happens in the first stage”.

[wwbroe]

Now there will be live results on rallylink.it: http://www.cronoimperia.it/sanremo09/index.html

[wwbroe]

When i have a look at startinglist, i can see that only 3 first cars will start at 2 min interval, all the rest will start minute by minute. ;)

[wwbroe]

First stage will go live in about 25 minutes, am i the only one that is looking forward to it? ;)

[FST]

Live Stage Times.......

http://live.bfgoodrich.com/IRC_2009_R10/raceclas.php

[bluuford]

First stage will go live in about 25 minutes, am i the only one that is looking forward to it? ;)

No, we like to listen to you :-)

[wwbroe]

On the official website of San Remo Rally, there is link now to live-results. ;)

[HaCo]

10 mins to go... no you're not alone :)

[HaCo]

Diretta Rallye Sanremo 2009
http://www.rallylink.it/news/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=71&Itemid=250
With pics from podium...

[wwbroe]

Seems like the weather is perfect, sunny but little damp, it is allready starting to become dark.

[noel157]

We're live, should have times in 7 or 8 minutes.

[noel157]

2 cars through:

Hanninen 8:40.3
Duval 8:42.2

[HaCo]

At least dudu didn't went off :p

[bluuford]

2 cars through:

Hanninen 8:40.3
Duval 8:42.2

where you are getting your results?

[wwbroe]

2 cars through:

Hanninen 8:40.3
Duval 8:42.2

Where do you see this, if i may ask?

[noel157]

Official time sites very slow.

Andrecuci 8:27.4
Rossetti 8:29.8
Hanninen 8:40.3
Duval 8:42.2

[noel157]

Kopecky 8:27.3
Andrecuci 8:27.4
Meeke 8:29.3
Rossetti 8:29.8
Loix 8:31.7
Travaglia 8:38.3
Hanninen 8:40.3
Duval 8:42.2

[HaCo]

Ucci on Pirelli's...

[wwbroe]

There are clearly some problems with stage times, luckily Noel is giving us some. I guess you have them from friends in San Remo? ;)

[HaCo]

Kopecky 8:27.3
Andrecuci 8:27.4
Rossetti 8:29.8
Meeke 8:29.3
Loix 8:31.7
Travaglia 8:38.3
Hanninen 8:40.3
Duval 8:42.2

We can see what a true talent Kopecky is (and of course the Skoda is super car)...

[HaCo]

More times
n.1 8.40.9
n.2 8.42.2
n.3 8.29.8
n.4 8.27.4
n.5 8.38.3
n.6 8.29.3
n.7 8.27.3
n.8 8.31.1
n.9 8.32.6 Longhi
n.10 8.30.x Vouilloz
n.11 8.49.1 Michelini
n,12 8.31.8 Perico

[wwbroe]

Alle 18:59 parte la prima prova speciale, la Picche (Coldirodi)
Tempo splendido, veramente caldo quasi afoso sereno completamente e sta già cominciando l'imbrunire
I tempi tardano ad arrivare dai cronometristi ma la prova è regolarmente in corso
Purtroppo un problema di trasmissione tempi
Ufficiosi:
n.1 8.40.9
n.2 8.42.2
n.3 8.29.8
n.4 8.27.4
n.5 8.38.3
n.6 8.29.3
n.7 8.27.3
n.8 8.31.1
n.9 8.32.6
n.10 8.30.x
n.11 8.49.1
n,12 8.31.8

[noel157]

But my man will not be at end of SS2 so not good.

[wwbroe]

Haco was faster :D But i see a different time for Loix?

[wwbroe]

Times are on Ewrc.com :D

[wwbroe]

Times from second stage should be coming in too, but nothing yet. :confused:

[noel157]

Haco was faster :D But i see a different time for Loix?

The person writing the times on the white board at the end of the stage must have made a mistake or mixed up 1 and 7 or it was read wrongly.

[Luis Pacheco]

What about live radio?

[wwbroe]

The person writing the times on the white board at the end of the stage must have made a mistake or mixed up 1 and 7 or it was read wrongly.

Thank you Noel, not that important, times or on now, that is the most important. :)

[Dejan]

Proton improved a lot, Wilks faster than Duval.

[HaCo]

Proton improved a lot, Wilks faster then Duval.

Don't think this is Duval normal speed... but still not bad time of Proton!

[duvalthebest]

Proton improved a lot, Wilks faster than Duval.

Yes, it's not a good time from Duval on the first stage.
Maybe he has problems or made a small mistake or something, i don't know.

Somebody who has alreade stage times from the second stage ?

[noel157]

Yes, it's not a good time from Duval on the first stage.
Maybe he has problems or made a small mistake or something, i don't know.

Somebody who has alreade stage times from the second stage ?

A bit more normal than his last IRC stage :) taking it easy I think.

[wwbroe]

Kopecky fermo sulla ps.2

What does that mean???

[wwbroe]

n.1 13.10.3
n.2 13.13.6
n.3 12.40.7
n.4 12.39.6
n.5 12.41.3
n.6 12.44.0
n.7 12.45.8
n.8 12.47.9
n.9 12.44.6
n.11 12.45.1

[noel157]

Talk on stage that Kopecky went off, not confirmed.

[[Madeira-Rally]]

Hum...

Duval times are definitly bad....

[dimviii]

Νο Κopecky? :(

[Kurt L.]

No times for meeke and Kopecky for SS2 on cronoimperia?

[Francis44]

Kopecky out i fear!!!!

[rus]

Bizarre stage times... :confused:

[dimviii]

Where is Meeke? :(

[animrallye]

Kopecky went off the road in SS2, just after Apricale - Retired

[Jafry]

Some photos from shake except official page?

[Francis44]

Meeke out too??!!

[wwbroe]

No, Meeke is still there, fourth overall. ;)

[wwbroe]

Prova speciale n.3 - Quadri - passo Ghimbegna
Hanninen 7.08.4
Duval: tutto bene 7.12.0
Rossetti: 7.03.3
Andreucci 6.58.7
Travaglia: si scivola molto 7.07.6
Meeke: arriva con i freni incandescenti 7.06.1

[Shacki]

Kopecký broken wheel

[cut the b.s.]

No, Meeke is still there, fourth overall. ;)


eWRC not showing him?

[FST]

Kopecky lost a wheel

[Dejan]

What a mess with the results.

[Wim_Impreza]

Have they 'learned' something from the TAC Rally? They publish final results two days after the rally.

[duvalthebest]

Prova speciale n.3 - Quadri - passo Ghimbegna
Hanninen 7.08.4
Duval: tutto bene 7.12.0
Rossetti: 7.03.3
Andreucci 6.58.7
Travaglia: si scivola molto 7.07.6
Meeke: arriva con i freni incandescenti 7.06.1

Duval tutto bene ? :rolleyes:

When you see his times, that's not good at all...

[wwbroe]

Perico loses about a minute. :mad:

Edit: he had a flat tyre

[dimviii]

these seems reliable



http://www.ewrc-results.com/results_main.php?event=423&stage=7212&category=&group=&section=

[wwbroe]

Seems that there are some marshalls or medical assistance on the stage, at least that is what i can make out of comments.

[karlzoro]

I don't see any times of SS3...and also no time of Meeke on SS2 :rolleyes:
I hope that I'm not the only one here that have that "situation"

[karlzoro]

these seems reliable



http://www.ewrc-results.com/results_main.php?event=423&stage=7212&category=&group=&section=

thanks

[karlzoro]

Duval tutto bene ? :rolleyes:


is he serious... :D

[wwbroe]

So, now we have to wait about two hours before the long stage of this night. Andreucci is doing great, despite being on Pirelli's. As expected Rosetti is also showing great pace. Kronos boys are now in group in third, fourth and fifth. Meeke is almost the new champion in IRC. ;)

[wwbroe]

is he serious... :D

He is still on the road, so tutto bene. :D

[Kurt L.]

on cronoimperia it says that meeke lost 14'21.0 on SS2,can someone confirm this?

[wwbroe]

on cronoimperia it says that meeke lost 14'21.0 on SS2,can someone confirm this?

That is not true, he is third overall after stage 3. ;)

[wwbroe]

Apparently it was Medici who went off the road, so the stage is stopped. The last one that came true was N°31. :(

[Kurt L.]

That is not true, he is third overall after stage 3. ;)

OK thanks,they have changed it now,i see

[Wim_Impreza]

Apparently it was Medici who went off the road, so the stage is stopped. The last one that came true was N°31. :(

Again the same as last years in Sanremo. It will happen again in SS4.

[wwbroe]

Again the same as last years in Sanremo. It will happen again in SS4.

That is very well possible, last year it was Casier who went off on the long stage and blocked the stage. :(

[wwbroe]

Very good time by Princen in his Clio R3 on stage 2, fastest Clio and back to second overall in Clio standings. :)

[wwbroe]

Somebody who is disappointing to me is Campedelli, only 29th overall after stae 2, i was expecting him to be a lot faster then that. :(

[Honza H.]

Kopecký went slightly off after a jump and cut a screw of a lower suspension arm. Change of the screw is possible, the car should be able to leave the accident scene on its own.
Source:ewrc.cz

[wwbroe]

Kopecký went slightly off after a jump and cut a screw of a lower suspension arm. Change of the screw is possible, the car should be able to leave the accident scene on its own.
Source:ewrc.cz

Yes, not a big accident, only minor off, but his rally is over after all. Pitty for the championship. Maybe he can restart tomorrow under superrally. :)

[Wim_Impreza]

Why he should restart, Walter? There isn't a tarmac round left in IRC this year after Sanremo.

[cut the b.s.]

Kopecký went slightly off after a jump and cut a screw of a lower suspension arm. Change of the screw is possible, the car should be able to leave the accident scene on its own.
Source:ewrc.cz

Gutted for Kopecky, I think he has opened a few eyes this year.
Have to say that to date Duvals participation in the IRC hasnt harmed the standing of any of the front runners ;-)

[wwbroe]

Why he should restart, Walter? There isn't a tarmac round left in IRC this year after Sanremo.

That is correct Wim, but if the car is not damaged he can still do some recce for next year. :D

[cyr]

who think duval has going to win Stage 4 "CUORI" ?

[wwbroe]

who think duval has going to win Stage 4 "CUORI" ?

I have my doubts, i hope he can realise some decent time tough. ;)

[wwbroe]

Ten minutes before the start of the longest stage of the rally, 44 kms nightstage Cuori. Let's see what difference it will make. Hopefully no off's, because it is risky to be cancelled after some car blokking the road. Anybody else still awake to follow this last stage of the day? :D

[wwbroe]

It looks like startingorder for long stage will be by overall standings. Luca Cantamessa left service three minutes late and will have a penalty for that. They changed exhaust.

[tolis]

Ten minutes before the start of the longest stage of the rally, 44 kms nightstage Cuori. Let's see what difference it will make. Hopefully no off's, because it is risky to be cancelled after some car blokking the road. Anybody else still awake to follow this last stage of the day? :D
Unfortunately, Walter I'll go to sleep for 2-3 hours, in order to go to ELPA Rally's stages in the morning!!!! :)

[dimviii]

Unfortunately, Walter I'll go to sleep for 2-3 hours, in order to go to ELPA Rally's stages in the morning!!!! :)

Stay awake! San Remo and Elpa Tolis! :p :

i ll be at Pavliani and Drosohori tommorow.

[noel157]

Where is Tom?

SS4 now live, start delayed until 23.47. I guess 25 mins until times.

[wwbroe]

Unfortunately, Walter I'll go to sleep for 2-3 hours, in order to go to ELPA Rally's stages in the morning!!!! :)

Don't sleep, i will follow tommorrow's stages of Elpa also, but not live, just behind my PC :D

[FST]

Pity there is no splits. 25mins is too long to wait!

[tolis]

Stay awake! San Remo and Elpa Tolis! :p :

i ll be at Pavliani and Drosohori tommorow.
I haven't slept yet!!! :p I'll be at Drosohori I & II tomorrow!!!

[wwbroe]

Pity there is no splits. 25mins is too long to wait!

Yes, i completely agree with you, they should have splits on such a long stage.

[wwbroe]

Andreucci: 30.08.2 tutto a posto

[wwbroe]

Rossetti: 30.01.8 prova fantastica: contentissimo della vettura e delle gomme

Fantastic stage, i am pleased with my tyres and my car.

[Fiat-131-Abarth]

Rossetti is 6.4 secs faster than Ucci :-)

[wwbroe]

Meeke 30.17.0, problems with brakes

[Fiat-131-Abarth]

Meeke 30:17,0

[wwbroe]

Vouilloz 30.06.6 non ha attaccato abbastanza
Loix: 30.16.2

[noel157]

Meeke 30:17,0

No brakes last 8 km of stage.