IRC Monte Carlo 2010 [Archive]

J.Lindstroem

21st November 2009, 19:00

Twice Portuguese Rally Champion (and probably Third Timer this weekend) Bruno Magalhães will must probably be there!

So you can had him into a provisional starting list!

Cheers mate

Provisional entrylist sounds interesting. should we build one in this thread? :D

Simmi

21st November 2009, 19:15

I would like to add some snow to the provisional entrylist!

21st November 2009, 19:16

Provisional entrylist sounds interesting. should we build one in this thread? :D

Why not :)

Copy, paste and update as appropriate...

Jan Kopecky (confirmed)
Juho Hanninen (confirmed)
Kris Meeke (certain)
Sebastien Ogier (intention)
Bruno Magalhaes (intention)
Thierry Neuville (rumoured)

tolis

21st November 2009, 19:39

Patrick Snijers-Subaru Impreza N12b (almost confirmed)

atsiotras79

21st November 2009, 19:58

Probably it will be my 1st rally trip for next year!
Any advice welcome especially about where to stay!

Jaanus

21st November 2009, 20:24

It looks like we could see the Fiesta s2000 in Monte Carlo.

http://www.rallybuzz.com/m-sport-fiesta-monte-decision-due-dec/

noel157

21st November 2009, 22:16

Luis Pacheco

22nd November 2009, 20:49

Peugeot Portugal confirmed today the participation of Bruno Magalhães in Monte Carlo!

pettersolberg29

22nd November 2009, 21:05

Mikkelsen will definately be there from what I've heard. Car could be anything.

Wim_Impreza

22nd November 2009, 22:22

Jan Kopecky Skoda (confirmed)
Juho Hanninen Skoda (confirmed)
Kris Meeke Peugeot (confirmed)
Sebastien Ogier Peugeot (intention)
Bruno Magalhaes Peugeot (intention)
Thierry Neuville Peugeot (rumoured)
McRae Proton (confirmed by McRae)
Wilks Skoda (rumour)
Mikkelsen (a car starting with "F", rumour)
? ? Fiesta x 2/3 (intention and rumour)

More Belgian news:
Patrick Snijers Subaru Impreza WRX STI N12B (confirmed)
Pieter Tsjoen don't know the car yet (intention)
Timothy Van Parijs Porsche 911 GT3 if GT's will be allowed (rumour)
Freddy Loix no program yet, but he wants to drive in the IRC again

Mirek

22nd November 2009, 22:28

GT's are not allowed after all.

Wim_Impreza

22nd November 2009, 22:32

Thanks for the answer, Mirek. Probably no Van Parijs than in this event.

Cloverleaf

22nd November 2009, 23:13

hopefully Gardemaister in anything decent than a troublesome grande punto

noel157

22nd November 2009, 23:43

Mirek

22nd November 2009, 23:52

I hope for Stéphane Sarrazin also. Especialy when he entered Rallye du Var...

Sulland

23rd November 2009, 09:30

If Andreas is to drive a Fiesta in IRC, does the rumours say for whom, is it RAMSport that will do IRC with him ?

Luis Pacheco

23rd November 2009, 10:35

Josti

23rd November 2009, 17:10

]GT's are not allowed after all.

That's a real pity, would have loved to see (and hear) a Porsche through those narrow mountain roads. Why is it overturned?

Mirek

23rd November 2009, 17:13

They don't have international homologation. I guess that's the problem with them. Anyway they are not in the list of allowed classes in the suplementary regulations.

Josti

23rd November 2009, 17:16

]They don't have international homologation. I guess that's the problem with them. Anyway they are not in the list of allowed classes in the suplementary regulations.

Makes you think why it was announced anyway...

wwbroe

23rd November 2009, 22:17

That's a real pity, would have loved to see (and hear) a Porsche through those narrow mountain roads. Why is it overturned?

FIA doesn't want organisers to allow GT cars in their rally. :(

bluuford

23rd November 2009, 23:04

Update:

Jan Kopecky Skoda (confirmed)
Juho Hanninen Skoda (confirmed)
Kris Meeke Peugeot (confirmed)
Sebastien Ogier Peugeot (intention)
Bruno Magalhaes Peugeot (intention)
Thierry Neuville Peugeot (rumoured)
McRae Proton (confirmed by McRae)
Wilks Skoda (rumour)
Mikkelsen (a car starting with "F", rumour)
? ? Fiesta x 2/3 (intention and rumour)
Patrick Snijers Subaru Impreza WRX STI N12B (confirmed)
Pieter Tsjoen ????? (intention)
Freddy Loix Fabia? / ????? (intention)

I am not so sure about McRae in MC. He is doing Dakar which is ending on 17th of January (in Europe it is already early morning of 18th of Januray)+ very long flight. Recce in MC starts in 16th of Januray and ends on 18th, so no-one who decides to do Dakar cannot reach to MC in time.

OldF

24th November 2009, 17:23

Simmi

24th November 2009, 18:09

I think the Monte Fiesta situation is difficult for M-Sport. Because on the one hand they want to put their best driver (Mikko) in the car to be the most competitive and get the most data. It would be great if they entered Mikko.

BUT. By entering their number one driver they are basically endorsing the IRC series by saying this is too good to miss. And that obviously detracts from the value of the WRC. This is why I think they will try to enter someone who is not linked directly with the full works WRC outfit.

noel157

24th November 2009, 18:11

I could be Mikko in the other Fiesta.

http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=fi&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mtv3.fi%2Furheilu%2Fralli%2Fuut iset.shtml%2Farkistot%2Fralli%2F2009%2F11%2F100279 9&sl=fi&tl=en

Should be interesting if it happens. A driver of Hirvonen's calibre should negate any excuses about first event, new car etc. Imagine if the car was reliable and he was beaten into 3rd or 4th place?
Certainly would bring plenty of sales publicity if he entered.

noel157

24th November 2009, 18:28

Mikko was quoted as saying - " "The project seems to be progressing well", said World Championship 2009 runner up. "The decision could be taken during the tests to be carried out in France. If the tests are conclusive, Malcolm Wilson our team manager, will decide on our participation."

M.S.

24th November 2009, 18:31

Another one?

http://www.mainstream.fr/

Mirek

24th November 2009, 18:42

Great, I do remember crazy Renaul Poutot from last year very well :)

24th November 2009, 18:43

I would like to see Mikko in the car for Monte, but he will be expected to win. If he doesn't it won't reflect well on the car, and if he does then people will just say that is what was expected. It might be better to put someone experienced in S2000 machinery and IRC in the car, Vouilloz maybe if he is not contracted elsewhere.

Rally Power

24th November 2009, 21:34

[quote="Simmi"]By entering their number one driver they are basically endorsing the IRC series by saying this is too good to miss. And that obviously detracts from the value of the WRC. quote]

Good point Simmi! I guess ISC people would be horrified with it... :p

On the other hand the Fiesta is a major investment of Msport, so it's of their interest to put their best driver behind the well.

A team with Hirvonen and a S2000 specialist, Vouilloz like RS has suggested, would be a very strong entry.

Mintexmemory

24th November 2009, 23:33

BUT. By entering their number one driver they are basically endorsing the IRC series by saying this is too good to miss. And that obviously detracts from the value of the WRC. This is why I think they will try to enter someone who is not linked directly with the full works WRC outfit.

Sorry, don't follow your logic. Entering the MC doesn't endorse the IRC, it re-enforces the fact that the MC should never have been left out of the WRC as it is with NORF and GB a part of the essential tests of rallying. The Monte is still the event that Guiseppe Publico thinks of when top class rallying is being mentioned.

Simmi

24th November 2009, 23:54

Sorry, don't follow your logic. Entering the MC doesn't endorse the IRC, it re-enforces the fact that the MC should never have been left out of the WRC as it is with NORF and GB a part of the essential tests of rallying. The Monte is still the event that Guiseppe Publico thinks of when top class rallying is being mentioned.

But it is run as part of the IRC championship. There's no escaping it. You have the IRC series website plastered across the top of your windscreen. You appear in the IRC broadcasts. You adhere to their rules and regulations.

Your Guiseppe Publico are going to see Ford and it's works driver in the IRC and think this is now the premium rally series. And if not that they will still be intrigued. Either way how can that not fail to be a positive for the IRC? These are rival championships.

To sell cars and as a commericial exercise Ford has to sell the WRC as being the pinnacle. The greatest test. Otherwise what is the point?

We all know the Monte should be in the WRC calendar. It is the crown jewel so I know what you're saying. But I personally feel Ford are in a difficult PR position and I don't think it is difficult to grasp that logic.

Mirek

25th November 2009, 00:11

I think that good Fiesta sales are more important for M-Sport. It's just bussines. In this time there's hardly some market for new WRC cars as they are at the end of their first league career.

In the same time IRC is both reasonable market and very good promotion for S2000 car. It would be stupid to pretend it doesn't exist and leave it to Peugeot, Skoda and others making profit out of it.

pucky54

25th November 2009, 00:14

AndyRAC

25th November 2009, 01:13

Monte hopefully doesn't come back to WRC anymore. The coverage of the IRC event this year was great and will be even better next year. If it continues like this, IRC will be THE RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP very very soon.

I wouldn't be so sure about that.....

..even though I can see were you are coming from.

Monte, Argentina, San Remo, etc

pucky54

25th November 2009, 05:47

I wouldn't be so sure about that.....

..even though I can see were you are coming from.

Monte, Argentina, San Remo, etc

Yeah okay, but they also have "their own" events like Ypres, Barum, Acores, Madeira. WRC had too much events with the same character. Mexiko, Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, Jordan.

Josti

25th November 2009, 13:57

Monte hopefully doesn't come back to WRC anymore. The coverage of the IRC event this year was great and will be even better next year. If it continues like this, IRC will be THE RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP very very soon.

Why would you want that? The World Rally Championship should always be the premier championship, both from a logical and historical point of view.

While I admire what IRC has done especially since last year, I hope people realize it's not healthy for the sport to have two series competing over eachother. The WRC/ISC should learn from IRC what can be done - regarding coverage (and how to improve it even further), the events structure (like monte 2010) and the variety of rallies (let alone cherish classic events) - in order to come out stronger in the future. I hope WRC ultimately prevails, but I'm not sure what to make of IRC at that point.

pucky54

25th November 2009, 15:23

Ask Monte organisers, they don't wanna come back to WRC

Simmi

25th November 2009, 15:33

Ask Monte organisers, they don't wanna come back to WRC

I think the idea is that ISC/WRC will cave in to all of their demands. Let them run the rally they want. Without the limitations of cloverleaf rallying I wouldn't have thought it would matter to the ACM who has the rally?

I think they have made the WRC people realise that their methods are not working. I think in the future they will come together again and we will get a great rally run under the WRC banner.

Hopefully for 2011 to kick off the new era in style.

jbmarcus21

25th November 2009, 21:12

planetemarcus.com times to IRC and WRC ;)

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

johunn

26th November 2009, 11:50

Rally Hokkaido

26th November 2009, 13:33

planetemarcus.com times to IRC and WRC ;)

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

tres bon

Mirek

26th November 2009, 16:33

Hey guys. Has anyone got maps of previous Monte IRC events? Me and a few mates are planning to go down there to see the action first hand, but we'd like to know what stages are the easiest to get to from Nice where are staying. Any help is appreciated.

ACM usualy reveals maps quite a long time before the event. Expect them here: http://www.acm.mc/ramc/ramc_main.php?lng=en

Generaly this year only two stages of last leg are close to Nice - Col de Turini and Lucéram.

animrallye

26th November 2009, 17:00

Serious rumours...

Marcus and Mikko with FORD :)

26th November 2009, 17:23

Serious rumours...

Marcus and Mikko with FORD :)

That would be great.

Despite what they have said in public, I am sure Ford and M-Sport would love a 1-2 on Monte Carlo and they will need a very good driver lineup to do that.

Maybe Peugeot can send Loeb & Sordo to scupper their plans :D

dimviii

26th November 2009, 18:14

That would be great.

Despite what they have said in public, I am sure Ford and M-Sport would love a 1-2 on Monte Carlo and they will need a very good driver lineup to do that.

Maybe Peugeot can send Loeb & Sordo to scupper their plans :D

:p :

Buzz Lightyear

26th November 2009, 18:19

Maybe Peugeot can send Loeb & Sordo to scupper their plans wouldnt bet against it

Cloverleaf

26th November 2009, 18:33

That would be great.
Maybe Peugeot can send Loeb & Sordo to scupper their plans :D
I think Meeke is enough for winning.

noel157

26th November 2009, 18:33

Think it'll be Mikko and the boy wonder. We shall see.

Mirek

26th November 2009, 18:42

I think Meeke is enough for winning.

If he stays with wheels down :s mokin:

animrallye

26th November 2009, 19:31

pettersolberg29

26th November 2009, 20:57

My bet is for Sarrazin to win if he starts. Last year, without the time lost stuck in a ditch, he'd have won by over 2 mins if I remember right.

Mirek

26th November 2009, 21:01

And if Hänninen didn't crash, he may have won, if Meeke didn't crash, if Vouilloz didn't crash several times... ;)

Anyway it was Hänninen who had the lead before Sarrazin's off and was also faster in the spot where Sarrazin went off (I was there)...

Simmi

26th November 2009, 21:07

Difficult to predict the winner. If it's anything like last year it was a complete lottery.

Buzz Lightyear

26th November 2009, 22:20

]If he stays with wheels down :s mokin:

Like Juho

Buzz Lightyear

26th November 2009, 22:21

]And if Hänninen didn't crash, he may have won, if Meeke didn't crash, if Vouilloz didn't crash several times... ;)

Anyway it was Hänninen who had the lead before Sarrazin's off and was also faster in the spot where Sarrazin went off (I was there)...

Thats why he went off.

Remember, the fastest man didnt win the rally

Mirek

26th November 2009, 22:55

Yes, it was actualy that way in Monte.

bluuford

27th November 2009, 00:32

Interesting. Wittmann is going to announce his plans for 2010 in 12th of January. Excatly at the same date as the closing date for Rally Sweden entries.. and only a few days before Monte recce.

Mirek

1st December 2009, 20:01

Hirvonen was testing for Monte Carlo in France:

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/1978/snc00004.jpg
http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/9195/snc00027m.jpg
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/8553/snc00040s.jpg

Photo from http://www.forum-auto.com/sport-auto/theme38/sujet379014-35.htm

1st December 2009, 20:24

I will be very interested to see a video of Hirvonen's test.

Interesting they use Pirellis, I guess that can be their excuse if they don't win!

HaCo

1st December 2009, 20:30

Interesting they use Pirellis, I guess that can be their excuse if they don't win!

Indeed, was thinking the same... certainly if Loeb starts, Monte Carlo will get boring again :(

Mirek

1st December 2009, 20:52

More photos: http://www.rally-news.fr/gallery/show/7268

Interesting that they still use the same spare wheel possition as in WRC.

wwbroe

1st December 2009, 20:54

Maps of the stages can be found on event website, starting from today. :D

Simmi

1st December 2009, 21:34

The Fiesta looks awesome. Enjoying that numberplate too!

Tom206wrc

1st December 2009, 23:14

Yep very good looking piece of machine !! :up:

Cloverleaf

1st December 2009, 23:14

]More photos: http://www.rally-news.fr/gallery/show/7268

Interesting that they still use the same spare wheel possition as in WRC.
Great photos. :up:

Tom206wrc

1st December 2009, 23:17

Interesting. Wittmann is going to announce his plans for 2010 in 12th of January. Excatly at the same date as the closing date for Rally Sweden entries.. and only a few days before Monte recce.

I hope he will run Monte in the 207 :bounce:

HaCo

2nd December 2009, 11:59

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8-JtUmOEys&feature=player_embedded

2nd December 2009, 13:03

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8-JtUmOEys&feature=player_embedded

Great, thanks.

Looking good, but hard to tell much about it's performance still. I want to see how it handles a dryish hairpin!

Barreis

2nd December 2009, 15:52

MC rally will show how much does it worth..

Sulland

2nd December 2009, 18:36

Did they update the entrylist as people sign on in Monte, or will it come as the complete list, and if so when can we expect it ?

VFTS

2nd December 2009, 20:38

Did they update the entrylist as people sign on in Monte, or will it come as the complete list, and if so when can we expect it ?

Normally they are late with the entrylist.

Simmi

3rd December 2009, 15:26

Malcolm Wilson is quoted in Autosport as saying Mikko "makes sense" for the drive on the Monte.

I hadn't thought about it from this point of view but he also said that if the Monte is back in the WRC calendar in 2011 it makes sense for Mikko to see the stages. He obviously thinks it could return for the new WRC era.

So double good news I'd say!

MJW

3rd December 2009, 15:48

I wouldnt be surprised to see Loeb or Sordo or at least Ogier entered Monte as well. Its one of those events that's almost stand alone. WRC needs Monte more than Monte needs WRC, I still predict an amalgamated WRC / IRC in 2011, or at least the "jewel events" that slipped from WRC to IRC (MC & SR) to come back.

3rd December 2009, 17:53

I wouldnt be surprised to see Loeb or Sordo or at least Ogier entered Monte as well.

I am sure Peugeot Sport will send a team again, and Ogier will be one of the drivers. Other one maybe Loeb or Sarrazin?

Maybe Seb can go for the BFG drive :D

noel157

3rd December 2009, 19:56

Ogier said some months ago that he wanted to do RMC again.

dimviii

3rd December 2009, 21:05

Maybe Seb can go for the BFG drive :D
:D :D :D

4th December 2009, 16:54

Ok, time for an update:

Jan Kopecky Skoda (confirmed)
Juho Hanninen Skoda (confirmed)
Kris Meeke Peugeot (confirmed)
Mikko Hirvonen (confirmed)
Bruno Magalhaes Peugeot (confirmed)
Sebastien Ogier Peugeot (intention)
Thierry Neuville Peugeot (rumoured)
2 x Proton (intention)
Wilks Skoda (Skoda UK will decide within 2 weeks)
Mikkelsen (a car starting with "F", rumour)
Patrick Snijers Subaru Impreza WRX STI N12B (confirmed)
Pieter Tsjoen ????? (intention)
Freddy Loix Fabia? / ????? (intention)

Mirek

4th December 2009, 16:56

Tsjoen probably not after all. I also don't expect Loix :(

HaCo

4th December 2009, 17:16

]Tsjoen probably not after all. I also don't expect Loix :(

Why do you think that?

Buzz Lightyear

4th December 2009, 17:19

]Tsjoen probably not after all. I also don't expect Loix :(

maybe just not in a skoda..

wwbroe

4th December 2009, 18:21

]Tsjoen probably not after all. I also don't expect Loix :(

I wouldn't put all my money on Loix not being in Monte. News will come in few weeks time. :D

eloyf1

4th December 2009, 19:02

I wouldn't put all my money on Loix not being in Monte. News will come in few weeks time. :D
Is it related in some way with Fiesta S2000 from First Motorsport?

HaCo

4th December 2009, 19:12

Is it related in some way with Fiesta S2000 from First Motorsport?

Do they own one? :)

eloyf1

4th December 2009, 20:16

Do they own one? :)
Dunno, I read in a Belgian forum they were gonna receive and test it in next weeks, but you probably know much more than me...

noel157

4th December 2009, 20:58

And Vouilloz? Proton?

Mirek

6th December 2009, 01:11

Ford test on snow and ice: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xbdul0_essais-fiesta-s2000_auto

Sulland

6th December 2009, 09:22

Are those the best tyres they will have for monte if it will be a full winter rally ?

Mirek

6th December 2009, 12:47

I think that these were without studs (just from sound). You can use only 18" rims with wide tyres for Monte (on N4 cars) but You can have small studs in them. Tyres look like this but You can cut the central rubber strip completely away: http://www.autosport.cz/img/fotografie/c_563989028ae16709365ae2e21cb2a854.jpg

Another video on snow: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xbe5dm_essai-ford-fiesta-s-2000-mikkohirvo_auto

VFTS

6th December 2009, 21:06

Are those the best tyres they will have for monte if it will be a full winter rally ?

You are not allowed to use real winterrally tyres(like you use in Finland, Norway and Sweden) in Monte.

wwbroe

6th December 2009, 21:31

It looks like both Ogier and Sarazin will drive Peugeot's in Monte, but no sign of Loeb competing in the South of France. :)

Mirek

6th December 2009, 22:10

Some more sliding on the ice by Mikko: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xbef65_essai-ford-2009_auto

6th December 2009, 23:25

It looks like both Ogier and Sarazin will drive Peugeot's in Monte, but no sign of Loeb competing in the South of France. :)

Hmmm, I think they should send Loeb! I would see Ogier/Sarrazin as good back up to Meeke rather than people to compete right at the front.

Mirek

6th December 2009, 23:30

Realy? I think that Ogier won last year. Even though a bit lucky but that's how it goes there. Sarrazin won six stages of fourteen and was in fight for victory just from first meter and was faster than Meeke.

6th December 2009, 23:42

]Realy? I think that Ogier won last year. Even though a bit lucky but that's how it goes there. Sarrazin won six stages of fourteen and was in fight for victory just from first meter and was faster than Meeke.

But that was Meeke's first event in the 207 (or any S2000) Now he has a year's experience under his belt..

urabus-denoS2000

7th December 2009, 00:03

I think that Ogier and Sarrazin will do more than a good performance for Peugeot,both are drivers on world class level and proven asphalt aces (Sarrazin obviously having lot of Monte experience)

Simmi

7th December 2009, 01:07

7th December 2009, 08:01

Actually, Mirek was right. I have looked back at the times and Sarrazin was more impressive than I remembered (it's just he went off the road and lost a lot of time so was out of the battle for the lead)

But I still expect Meeke to be right up there, he was pretty quick last year, even on his debut.

noel157

7th December 2009, 15:32

Also we know PSA is a family and everything - but how much do they really want to put Loeb in a Peugeot on the rally stages? In a Le Mans car is one thing but on the rally side maybe Citroen want to retain some kind of brand exclusivity on the best rally driver in the world. But that's just me thinking out loud.

As far as I recall Citroen did consider putting Loeb in a 207 in this year's RMC but the marketing people said No Way as they thought it would confuse the general public. I guess on Main Street Europe Joe and Jane Public have no idea that Citroen and Peugeot are essentially the one company.

Mirek

7th December 2009, 20:41

So far the best video of Ford tests: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceUzZwFPwR0&feature=player_embedded#

Buzz Lightyear

7th December 2009, 21:19

that video is speeded up.. without doubt.

7th December 2009, 22:12

I agree with Buzz, speeded up in parts.

Still looks good nonetheless. I could never watch a 9 minute video of the Focus or I would be alseep now!

Rallyper

7th December 2009, 22:31

I agree with Buzz, speeded up in parts.

Still looks good nonetheless. I could never watch a 9 minute video of the Focus or I would be alseep now!

Then you missed the snowy part? Very nice vid indeed! :eek:

wwbroe

7th December 2009, 22:54

Very nice video indeed, with various conditions, good for testing. Hope we will see some of those changing weatherconditions during Monte also. :D

FAlonso

9th December 2009, 03:11

According to Autosport (Portugal) Bruno Magalhães will be at the Peugeot Sport test (one week before Christmas) in France preparing the Monte.

Being his first season abroad and his first Monte-Carlo I really hope this test brings him the maximum experience of the more than likely wintery conditions.

Link:
http://autosport.aeiou.pt/gen.pl?p=stories&op=view&fokey=as.stories/79611

10th December 2009, 17:50

There is quite a good chance we will see Toni Gardemeister on Monte again :)

Barreis

10th December 2009, 17:59

What car for Toni G?

Cloverleaf

10th December 2009, 20:48

Depends on Astra Racing's inventory I think :)

Barreis

10th December 2009, 21:56

Punto for sure then..

Tom206wrc

11th December 2009, 02:47

Is it related in some way with Fiesta S2000 from First Motorsport?

What about their 207 S2000 ??? They would have two cars then ??? :confused:

11th December 2009, 10:05

3rd works Skoda for Vouilloz at Monte Carlo confirmed!

Tom206wrc

11th December 2009, 11:07

:bounce:

11th December 2009, 12:33

News on a French forum says that Wilson wants to send 2 Fiestas to Monte, second car could be Matthew, Markko or Latvala.

It also says there will be 2 private entries with Fiestas, Tsojen and Pons.

Don't know how reliable that information is but sounds good :up:

noel157

11th December 2009, 13:08

3rd works Skoda for Vouilloz at Monte Carlo confirmed!

This is the Skoda France deal I presume? But not for a full championship?

11th December 2009, 13:18

Yes, funded by Skoda France. Just Monte for Nicolas for now.

Mirek

11th December 2009, 14:16

This is the Skoda France deal I presume? But not for a full championship?

It may be some limited programme but hardly full championship.

Nico behind the wheel ;)

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/2610/d043.jpg

Mirek

11th December 2009, 15:22

Photos of Kopecký's test: http://www.pixelrallye.com/galerie/2bgal/img/jukopecky09/7%20(1).jpg

wwbroe

11th December 2009, 15:42

]It may be some limited programme but hardly full championship.

Nico behind the wheel ;)

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/2610/d043.jpg

Who will be the codriver? Will it still be Nicolas Klinger or will he be aside Thierry Neuville? Who was codriver during this test?

noel157

11th December 2009, 15:44

]It may be some limited programme but hardly full championship.

Nico behind the wheel ;)

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/2610/d043.jpg

Mirek, that's the wide body car isn't it? So will it debut in Monte Carlo?

pucky54

11th December 2009, 16:48

Mirek, that's the wide body car isn't it? So will it debut in Monte Carlo?

It looks like the "old" car, because no facelift front

Mirek

11th December 2009, 17:51

Yes, it's normal bodyshell. Wider car with new mask and lights won't be shown before geneve Autoshow. I expect it to be used in IRC since Brasil.

noel157

11th December 2009, 18:27

It looks like the "old" car, because no facelift front

I'm away to buy some spectacles, may be gone for some time....

Simmi

11th December 2009, 18:29

I'm away to buy some spectacles, may be gone for some time....

It looked wider to my untrained eyes too!

Mirek

11th December 2009, 19:33

Gusy, it is NOT wider ;)

Helstar

11th December 2009, 20:34

News on a French forum says that Wilson wants to send 2 Fiestas to Monte, second car could be Matthew, Markko or Latvala.

Oh it must be MARKKO ! MARKKOOOOO :D ! In a Ford again, like good old days :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aXnMt0yUFI&fmt18

Or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNd5vJtCUQQ&fmt18 at 3:33 (57mt jump and incredible sideway !)

11th December 2009, 22:03

The Fabia already looks wide because the road car is very narrow, "Evo2" will look even wider :D

Tom206wrc

11th December 2009, 22:19

Winner of the french "Volant 207", Cyril Audirac, should drive a 207 S2000 in Monte-Carlo :bounce:

What about Guy Wilks after his debut as Skoda UK driver in Scotland this year :confused:

Simmi

11th December 2009, 22:32

What about Guy Wilks after his debut as Skoda UK driver in Scotland this year :confused:

Announcement should be any day now really. Guy obviously wants it sorted out ASAP but I suppose sometimes these things take time.

alleskids

12th December 2009, 16:35

Oh it must be MARKKO ! MARKKOOOOO :D ! In a Ford again, like good old days :)

Maybe not :(
Maurin with Hirvonen at Ford in the Rally Monte Carlo, French newspaper believe the <talented> Julien Maurien, who appears to have a Ford dealership, will compete together with Mikko Hirvonen:

Julien Maurin, hope Marseilles rallies, author of many always surprising performance both nationally and internationally this year since Monte Carlo, Ford will be an official driver at the opening of the IRC (Intercontinental Rally Challenge) 2010.

The 78th Monte-Carlo, the scheduled January 18 to 23, students in Master Control Management at Euromed Management, will be the second pilot of the Team of Malcolm Wilson, M-Sport, which gave a cold sweat and Citroën Sébastien Loeb even until the end of World Championship WRC 2009. He will drive one of the all new Ford Fiesta S2000, like its leader, a Finn named Mikko Hirvonen, vice-world champion WRC. At 24 years, which is rather young in the rally, then bind him Julien, within its own structure, with a program based on the championship of France FFSA, embellished with two or three races in the IRC and especially in World Rally Cars . C.-B.A.

Buzz Lightyear

12th December 2009, 18:12

Maybe not :(
Maurin with Hirvonen at Ford in the Rally Monte Carlo, French newspaper believe the <talented> Julien Maurien, who appears to have a Ford dealership, will compete together with Mikko Hirvonen:

Julien Maurin, hope Marseilles rallies, author of many always surprising performance both nationally and internationally this year since Monte Carlo, Ford will be an official driver at the opening of the IRC (Intercontinental Rally Challenge) 2010.

The 78th Monte-Carlo, the scheduled January 18 to 23, students in Master Control Management at Euromed Management, will be the second pilot of the Team of Malcolm Wilson, M-Sport, which gave a cold sweat and Citroën Sébastien Loeb even until the end of World Championship WRC 2009. He will drive one of the all new Ford Fiesta S2000, like its leader, a Finn named Mikko Hirvonen, vice-world champion WRC. At 24 years, which is rather young in the rally, then bind him Julien, within its own structure, with a program based on the championship of France FFSA, embellished with two or three races in the IRC and especially in World Rally Cars . C.-B.A.

I thought msport were using monte carlo to showcase the fiesta?

alleskids

12th December 2009, 18:33

Maybe M-Sorts wants Mathew Wilson and Julien Maurin to show that the Fiesta S2000 is good to drive at low speeds :roll:

Macd

12th December 2009, 18:50

Maybe M-Sorts wants Mathew Wilson and Julien Maurin to show that the Fiesta S2000 is good to drive at low speeds :roll:

:)

Francis44

12th December 2009, 19:40

Maurin hasn't been able to put a proper speed in the Fabia, so why him??!!

12th December 2009, 19:58

I can't believe Maurin would be a 'works' driver, maybe he is buying a private one?

He's been through most of the S2000 cars now and hasn't been very quick in any.

Mirek

12th December 2009, 20:27

Maurin hasn't been able to put a proper speed in the Fabia, so why him??!!

Maurin isn't that slow in 207 and Lancer. I have a feeling that Fabia only needs different style of driving.

12th December 2009, 21:20

]I have a feeling that Fabia only needs different style of driving.

I think you can be much more aggressive with the Fabia than the other S2000 cars. For example, Alberto Hevia; great to watch but very fast too:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8esGjMclEj0

Mirek

12th December 2009, 22:20

Nicolas Vouilloz with Fabia: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gSsoqIQcTo

12th December 2009, 23:25

Thanks Mirek.

Nicolas looks comfortable in the Fabia already, if the rally is dry I expect him to be very quick.

I hope Skoda have managed to find some wet and icy conditions during their tests too.

Mirek

13th December 2009, 00:04

They should move to some snowy and icy locations in next days.

Tom206wrc

13th December 2009, 10:27

]Maurin isn't that slow in 207 and Lancer. I have a feeling that Fabia only needs different style of driving.

Also in the Grande Punto(Pirelli tyres)on french gravel championship he was rather good :)

Mirek

14th December 2009, 14:38

Jan Kopecký''s test: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agqIQLYoabs

14th December 2009, 17:14

]Jan Kopecký''s test: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agqIQLYoabs

Is it me or does the Fabia's engine sound quieter than before? Still nice, but...

Tom206wrc

14th December 2009, 21:33

Very fast Clio R3 driver Matthieu Arzeno will run Monte-Carlo in an S2000(announced in his website) :bounce:

Francis44

14th December 2009, 22:05

Well this may be then 20 plus S2000 for the start of the season.

Barreis

14th December 2009, 22:22

For sure..

noel157

15th December 2009, 15:22

Very fast Clio R3 driver Matthieu Arzeno will run Monte-Carlo in an S2000(announced in his website) :bounce:

Which car Tom will Arzeno drive? Can't find his website. 207?

Mirek

15th December 2009, 15:23

His car hasn't been announced yet.

Buzz Lightyear

15th December 2009, 18:21

]His car hasn't been announced yet.

Meaning its a Skoda?!

Mirek

15th December 2009, 18:28

Meaning nothing more than I wrote. I have no further information regarding him except what's written on his website.

"En entente avec les engagements de mes partenaires, je m'apprête à participer au rallye Monte Carlo 2010 sur une S2000 et envisage cette même options pour la saison complète en championnat de France."

rendez-vous prochainement pour plus d'info...

Tom206wrc

15th December 2009, 18:56

On another forum I've read Bryan Bouffier would run Monte in a 207 :bounce:

alleskids

15th December 2009, 19:00

A bit offtopic, but which French and Italian forum would you guys recommend for good info?

eloyf1

15th December 2009, 22:11

I normally take a look each day to Forum-Auto and Rallylink.it forums ;)

Mirek

16th December 2009, 12:46

Juho Hänninen's test: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROlZ4Dxum-o

RICARDO75

16th December 2009, 14:49

Stephane Sarrazin and Sebastien Ogier with Peugeot on Monte Carlo

http://www.autohebdo.fr/rallye/irc/breve-26-2-4502/161209-ogier-et-sarrazin-a-monte-carlo

Tom206wrc

16th December 2009, 16:05

Stephane Sarrazin and Sebastien Ogier with Peugeot on Monte Carlo

http://www.autohebdo.fr/rallye/irc/breve-26-2-4502/161209-ogier-et-sarrazin-a-monte-carlo

Was obvious and awaited...but remained to be 100% confirmed though ;)

Abarth in test with Rox and Basso since yesterday and for three days in Italy :D
http://www.testrally.com/prossimitest.asp

I guess it's for Monte-Carlo, not something else :confused:

Mirek

16th December 2009, 16:07

... or it's with Abarth 500 R3T...

pettersolberg29

16th December 2009, 17:29

Stephane Sarrazin and Sebastien Ogier with Peugeot on Monte Carlo

http://www.autohebdo.fr/rallye/irc/breve-26-2-4502/161209-ogier-et-sarrazin-a-monte-carlo

That's brilliant news. They'll be 1-2 I think, with Mikko 3rd.

Wim_Impreza

16th December 2009, 17:33

That's brilliant news. They'll be 1-2 I think, with Mikko 3rd.

Don't forget the factory Škoda's.

pettersolberg29

16th December 2009, 17:55

I'm not forgetting ;)

Tom206wrc

16th December 2009, 18:15

That's brilliant news. They'll be 1-2 I think, with Mikko 3rd.

You don't trust Meeke ??? :p :

Macd

16th December 2009, 18:23

Meeke will be 1 surely?

Mirek

16th December 2009, 18:25

Surely? This word doesn't work for RMC :)

By the way Clio Trophy will start on RMC.

pettersolberg29

16th December 2009, 18:32

Simmi

16th December 2009, 19:06

Attrition will again decide this rally rather than raw pace IMO. Very difficult to say at this stage who will win.

Buzz Lightyear

16th December 2009, 19:28

Meeke - this may be controversial but I don't really rate him that much. Think Kopecky, Hanninen and the three I mentioned are better drivers in general.

Its not controversial.
Just plain stupid.
Your simply ignoring the facts.
Do you want him to win rallies by minutes instead of seconds?
Do you want to invent another surface he can master? Cause he is the only drive I know, (apart from Loeb) who can win on both.

RICARDO75

16th December 2009, 19:59

Bruno Magalhães tests in French Alps

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Ft7TgGoxwak/SykpZ3AnuNI/AAAAAAAADyE/gyyUbuf4wrk/s400/brunotesneve09.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Ft7TgGoxwak/SyksJMVV4MI/AAAAAAAADyM/Dazc5ozQPig/s400/12450_1279029891268_1095649613_840227_5620174_n.jp g

RICARDO75

16th December 2009, 20:05

Tests photos

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Ft7TgGoxwak/Syktm0dV8II/AAAAAAAADyU/Bp0keYV8V-c/s400/800BM_2.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Ft7TgGoxwak/SyktqY0N2uI/AAAAAAAADyc/9DNcVGXYipw/s400/800BM_4.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Ft7TgGoxwak/SyktuXX6GxI/AAAAAAAADyk/zNRqP_ObXrc/s400/800BM_3.jpg

pettersolberg29

16th December 2009, 23:42

Its not controversial.
Just plain stupid.
Your simply ignoring the facts.
Do you want him to win rallies by minutes instead of seconds?
Do you want to invent another surface he can master? Cause he is the only drive I know, (apart from Loeb) who can win on both.

No need to be rude, we all have an opinion :)

I just feel that he's a bit overrated. Still a great driver, but not as good technically as the ones I mentioned. It's like Latvala - he looks bad because he always crashes but there is little doubt he's as good a driver as Mikko in terms of style and speed.

17th December 2009, 01:37

I'm going for those with experience of winning in RMC, or in Sarazzin's case just plain, old-fashioned experience. Mikko is the best driver in the field so even if the Fiesta is slow he should be up there.

Meeke - this may be controversial but I don't really rate him that much. Think Kopecky, Hanninen and the three I mentioned are better drivers in general.

Are you talking "fastest" or "best"?

Since Meeke did take the title quite covincingly last year against two of those mentioned, and i don't believe the Peugeot is significantly better than the Skoda if at all.

Re: Monte, don't forget both Kopecky & Hanninen were pretty quick last year, in fact Hanninen was on course to win with quite a big margin last year until his accident, and that was on the Fabia's debut.

IMO, one of the most interesting things on Monte this year will be to see how Ogier has progressed after a year's more experience in WRC. He drove very consistent last year on Monte, but was never very fast. Maybe this year he can do both.

I fully expect Mikko to say before (or during) the rally that "the most important thing is to finish, we are only pushing 95%" e.t.c. That way, if he wins he can say 'look how great me and the Fiesta are' and if he doesn't they have pre-empted that with an excuse :D

Can't wait, should be a great battle!

Mirek

17th December 2009, 16:22

Vojtěch Štajf with his Subaru Impreza is going to RMC as well. He confirmed that on press conference of Loprais Tatra Team for Dakar (he was a member of Loprais's crew last year).

Rallytourist

17th December 2009, 17:02

Vincent Verschueren : 2009 champion Historic in Belgium is looking to start in MC with subaru N14

http://www.heli-racing.be/NL/Nieuws-ARTIKEL_HET_NIEUWSBLAD-30

pettersolberg29

17th December 2009, 19:34

Are you talking "fastest" or "best"?

Since Meeke did take the title quite covincingly last year against two of those mentioned, and i don't believe the Peugeot is significantly better than the Skoda if at all.

That's a good point. I suppose technically I meant fastest or potentially the best if everything is working 100%. What I was sort of trying to say is if everyone was driving 100%, with no incidents or car problems then there are drivers better than Meeke.

I understand rallying isn't like that, hence Meeke is a worthy champion, and Latvala will not make it soon! ;)

Mirek

18th December 2009, 12:14

Duval is out... he accidentally fell on the ice and suffered spinal injury which needs at least eight weeks treatment...

Anyway it seems Proton may start season later, not in MC.

Another video of Vouilloz: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hw4Cj5Ss0rs

18th December 2009, 13:05

From the Duval article mentioned in the other thread, it sounds like Proton have made a decision to go with IRC next year but because the decision was late there is no time to prepare for Monte.

That would be a shame to not see them on Monte, which is probably the biggest IRC Rally of the year. But great news if they are in for the rest of the season with 2 cars :up:

Mirek

18th December 2009, 13:07

Abarth in test with Rox and Basso since yesterday and for three days in Italy :D
http://www.testrally.com/prossimitest.asp

I guess it's for Monte-Carlo, not something else :confused:

It was 500 R3T development test. No RMC for Abarth probably...

http://www.testrally.com/galleria.asp?tipo=Test&id=238&anno=2009

Tom206wrc

18th December 2009, 13:56

From Rallylink forum, there would be a certain Franck Phillips in a 207 S2000 from Munaretto at Monte 2010!!!! Who is this guy ???? :confused: :confused:

Josti

18th December 2009, 15:03

From Rallylink forum, there would be a certain Franck Phillips in a 207 S2000 from Munaretto at Monte 2010!!!! Who is this guy ???? :confused: :confused:

Monegask driver, he has some Monte experience under his belt.

http://www.rallybase.nl/index.php?type=profile&driverid=2178

Tom206wrc

18th December 2009, 15:29

Thanks Josti ;)

Mirek

18th December 2009, 19:34

Another video of Kopecký: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYtCXjCNiCE

Some photos from another day: http://www.rally-news.fr/gallery/show/7322

Sulland

18th December 2009, 20:19

Is Skoda going all green in 2010, or will it all change once the sponsors have their saying ?

18th December 2009, 20:42

Is Skoda going all green in 2010, or will it all change once the sponsors have their saying ?

I think the cars are painted all green and the white bits are stickers.

pucky54

18th December 2009, 21:19

I think the cars are painted all green and the white bits are stickers.

Thats how it is. White and red are only stickers. So its just a car without stickers ;)

PLuto

18th December 2009, 22:34

You will see the final design just before Monte...

pucky54

18th December 2009, 23:33

You will see the final design just before Monte...

You know if they will change the design for next year?

PLuto

18th December 2009, 23:40

Yes, I know.

19th December 2009, 11:04

Yes, I know.

New sponsor?

Mirek

20th December 2009, 18:37

Another video of Juho's test with small off:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJsXoLkoej0

Simmi

20th December 2009, 18:45

Do we know if Skoda have found any snow to test on yet? If they are looking for any they can come test here in England.

Mirek

20th December 2009, 18:57

Yes, they found. And by the way I think they are now back to CZ and there is snow here ;)

Buzz Lightyear

21st December 2009, 02:09

]Another video of Juho's test with small off:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJsXoLkoej0

again, that video is speeded up.

amilk

21st December 2009, 08:39

It's official or rumour?

eloyf1

21st December 2009, 10:51

That article was published by L'Équipe in August...

Hartusvuori

21st December 2009, 11:09

That article was published by L'Équipe in August...

I wondered why it said Jyväskylä in location line, but this clears it up.

PLuto

21st December 2009, 15:16

It's official or rumour?

They have planned for Monte first start for Citroen DS3 S2000. But after changing strategy about engines at FIA...

Sulland

22nd December 2009, 17:35

They have planned for Monte first start for Citroen DS3 S2000. But after changing strategy about engines at FIA...

They could put in a R3T engine instead, and join the party. At least they would get km on the chassis. But I guess the time is not there.

Simmi

22nd December 2009, 18:48

They could put in a R3T engine instead, and join the party. At least they would get km on the chassis. But I guess the time is not there.

No need to do the donkey work in public. Especially not on the Monte.

jbmarcus21

22nd December 2009, 21:06

Google Earth Map Monte Carlo Rally IRC 2010 on line, here : http://planetemarcus.free.fr/googleearthmap.htm

WRC1

22nd December 2009, 22:28

Google Earth Map Monte Carlo Rally IRC 2010 on line, here : http://planetemarcus.free.fr/googleearthmap.htm

great work again!!! thx

Alexg84

23rd December 2009, 11:12

Betti tested his car in Italy this Monday...he found also snow and ice!
Some pictures here:

TestRally.com - Test Betti - 207 S2000 (http://www.testrally.com/galleria.asp?tipo=Test&id=242&anno=2009)

23rd December 2009, 11:18

Betti tested his car in Italy this Monday...he found also snow and ice!
Some pictures here:

TestRally.com - Test Betti - 207 S2000 (http://www.testrally.com/galleria.asp?tipo=Test&id=242&anno=2009)

Didn't know Betti was doing Monte Carlo. What are his plans for the rest of the year?

Alexg84

23rd December 2009, 15:10

Hi,
in a newsletter i've jest received he sais that he's now sure to start at Montecarlo but he wanted to do a test with snow and ice in view of a possible participation.
I don't understand very well this newsletter because I was talking with him on monday during tests and he said as he was sure to do that race...

The rest of the year he will compete in ERC

jbmarcus21

23rd December 2009, 21:03

Iphone application for Google Earth Map available : http://planetemarcus.free.fr/googleearthmap.htm & http://www.rallymobile.com/

Gordini

25th December 2009, 21:48

When will the entrylist be ready for MC?

Motorsportfun

25th December 2009, 23:36

Kimi Raikkonen looks confirmed at the start of the Monte! :)

pucky54

25th December 2009, 23:51

Kimi Raikkonen looks confirmed at the start of the Monte! :)

what are you talking about???

Ondra WRC

26th December 2009, 10:04

Kimi Raikkonen looks confirmed at the start of the Monte! :)

from what source?

Tom206wrc

26th December 2009, 10:13

What car for Räikko ???? :eek:

26th December 2009, 11:27

What car for Räikko ???? :eek:

I guess if he did it it would have to be in a 207? I have a feeling this story may have been a christmas joke though???

26th December 2009, 11:29

Another video of Skoda testing (not sure if this one has been posted): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFAlP6kXZm4

Interesting article on Rallyzone.cz says that Skoda tested for two weeks altogether and were working a lot on tyres and also the engine mapping. Guy Wilks drove for 1/2 day, but test was curtailed when Hanninen crashed on snow and damaged the rollcage.

animrallye

27th December 2009, 09:16

When will the entrylist be ready for MC?
End of entries : 7 january 2010

noel157

27th December 2009, 11:59

Mirek

27th December 2009, 12:39

Skoda had 2 weeks of tests, not days. So two offs are not that much for 2 weeks of driving especialy when the first one was very small one ;)

27th December 2009, 13:37

]Skoda had 2 weeks of tests, not days. So two offs are not that much for 2 weeks of driving especialy when the first one was very small one ;)

At least he is finding the limits of the car... But even the minor off would have been enough to lose him the rally I think.

Barreis

27th December 2009, 13:56

They want to win.. Obviously.. :)

Mirek

28th December 2009, 22:18

Another video of Škoda Motorsport tests: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xbni4o_testingfabia09v2r83_auto

HaCo

29th December 2009, 09:14

Ondra WRC

29th December 2009, 11:36

Who will do copilot Vouilloz? :confused:

29th December 2009, 12:17

This is what I like about IRC: who will win this rally? Nobody really knows, okay it's Monte, but in the last years in WRC it was quite obious who would win Monte, except for the one off he had and still he was able to finish 2nd in superrally!
So who will it be?
- vice-world champion and for me top favorite Miko Hirvonen?
- other top favorites: Meeke, Haninen (depends on weather), Kopecky
- underdougs: the whole Pug team except for Meeke I guess

So what is your guess, who's favorite and who's underdog?

I need to plan some days of just to watch eurosport coverage, maybe even in HD this year :D

I think it will all depend on conditions, if it is very snowy and icy then I guess Hirvonen and Hanninen will run at the front, if there is a lot of dry asphalt I don't think Mikko will find it so easy ;)

It's going to be a fascinating rally whichever way you look at it!

29th December 2009, 12:19

Who will do copilot Vouilloz? :confused:

I don't know, but probably not Klinger I suppose because he is rumoured to co-pilot Neuville if he starts.

29th December 2009, 13:59

According to a French forum, Burri is confirmed (Punto) but it looks unlikely that Proton will be there.

Mirek

29th December 2009, 14:20

Proton won't start in RMC.

Barreis

29th December 2009, 18:29

No F.Duval..

Helstar

29th December 2009, 21:07

I would like to see some italian drivers, too many years since last italian win in Monte xD

PLuto

30th December 2009, 01:37

This is what I like about IRC: who will win this rally? Nobody really knows, okay it's Monte, but in the last years in WRC it was quite obious who would win Monte, except for the one off he had and still he was able to finish 2nd in superrally!
So who will it be?
- vice-world champion and for me top favorite Miko Hirvonen?
- other top favorites: Meeke, Haninen (depends on weather), Kopecky
- underdougs: the whole Pug team except for Meeke I guess

So what is your guess, who's favorite and who's underdog?

I need to plan some days of just to watch eurosport coverage, maybe even in HD this year :D

Everything will be about conditions. Of course top favourites should be Hirvonen, Meeke, Hanninen, Kopecky, but dont forget also to Vouilloz, Wilks, Sarrazin, Ogier, maybe Gardemeister or Neuville... Or somebody else...

Tom206wrc

30th December 2009, 15:00

Let's hope Gardemeister will run Monte again next month :)

alleskids

30th December 2009, 15:44

Gardemeister was linked to MSD and the Opel Corsa, but French forums put Couq in the Corsa. I do not know if it is the one and only car of MSD.

PLuto

30th December 2009, 15:58

Garde is trying also other cars...

katxal

30th December 2009, 17:04

Gardemeister was linked to MSD and the Opel Corsa, but French forums put Couq in the Corsa. I do not know if it is the one and only car of MSD.

There are more corsa in MSD :) , for sure more than one.

AndyRAC

31st December 2009, 09:12

]Proton won't start in RMC.

Shame, and while the car isn't ready, couldn't they use the event for testing? Just think of all the TV coverage/ exposure they would get.

Tom206wrc

31st December 2009, 13:52

Gardemeister was linked to MSD and the Opel Corsa, but French forums put Couq in the Corsa. I do not know if it is the one and only car of MSD.

It was a joke about Cuoq to my mind !!! Can't see him change his whale and 306 Maxi for any S2000s(even less for an unproven Opel) :rolleyes:

Catiocha7

31st December 2009, 14:13

Will Jean-Marie drive Opel in MCR or it just a rumor ?

vino_93

1st January 2010, 18:56

Will Jean-Marie drive Opel in MCR or it just a rumor ?

A rumor ;) and probably a joke by french fans ...

Mirek

2nd January 2010, 18:43

Video of Sarrazin's tests: http://www.rallyes-magazine.tv/archives/essai.php

Buzz Lightyear

2nd January 2010, 18:48

engine sounds different? if anything.. a bit flat

Mirek

2nd January 2010, 18:53

Snow silence the sound.

Barreis

2nd January 2010, 20:06

Any news about Toni G.?

Tom206wrc

3rd January 2010, 10:11

]Video of Sarrazin's tests: http://www.rallyes-magazine.tv/archives/essai.php

Slides a lot...me likes that :)

The 207 seems to lose often its rear bumper though :s

pucky54

3rd January 2010, 13:15

The 207 seems to lose often its rear bumper though :s

But the Corsa won the statistic "Rear bumper loser of the year". Even on tarmac :)

Barreis

3rd January 2010, 13:26

Animrallye musts have some informations about entries.. :)

animrallye

3rd January 2010, 13:31

No more than we all already have :down:

Wittmanello

3rd January 2010, 14:10

When is the closing date of entry - is it still the 7th ?
:)

Barreis

3rd January 2010, 14:47

Does it mean You're not in?

animrallye

3rd January 2010, 15:02

When is the closing date of entry - is it still the 7th ?
:)
They change it to 10th.

Does it mean You're not in?
Not in the organisation...

amilk

3rd January 2010, 17:13

Barreis

3rd January 2010, 17:44

Does it mean You're not in?

I meant to Franz.. :)

wwbroe

3rd January 2010, 17:45

Dou you have some info about road conditions (snow ice? on stages)

I'm thinking to go to see live the rally but without snow i'm not so motivated?

On the french forum there are discussons maybe someone can read it.

Thanks

They are saying that they announce quite a lot of snowfall, but i think it is still too early to predict the weather during the rally. :D

animrallye

3rd January 2010, 21:47

Dou you have some info about road conditions (snow ice? on stages)
I'm thinking to go to see live the rally but without snow i'm not so motivated?
On the french forum there are discussons maybe someone can read it.
Thanks
Road conditions are very changing...
You can have a lot of snow one day and only wet roads the day after... with some ice :p
Hard to know how it will be during the rally !!!

Saturday in Ardèche...
http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/7107/rmch201001.jpg
Picture by a friend during Monte-Carlo Historic recce ;)