Rally d´Italia Sardegna

[Motorsportfun]

I just noticed that we have only 21 cars left in IRC standings and 28 in total
But there are (and some Group B too!) quite a lot in RALLY DEL CORALLO, which features also Jari Latvala (J-M's father!)... ;) ;)

[Mirek]

Results of Historic ERC are here :)
http://rally.ficr.it/tab_schedule.asp?p_Anno=2010&p_Codice=2&p_Manifestazione=13&p_Gara=1

[mousti]

But there are (and some Group B too!) quite a lot in RALLY DEL CORALLO, which features also Jari Latvala (J-M's father!)... ;) ;)
Then u didn't have see the Ypres Historic rally yet ;. Much more peepz starting there and combine that with Geko Ypres Rally around 200+ all depends if they remove people or not..

[Motorsportfun]

Then u didn't have see the Ypres Historic rally yet ;. Much more peepz starting there and combine that with Geko Ypres Rally around 200+ all depends if they remove people or not..

;)

[Mirek]

Skoda Italia had very bad day... Mr. Zanchi also had a big crash :(

http://forum.autosport.cz/download/file.php?id=599&mode=view

Mikkelsen, Al Rahji, Cetinkaya should restart tomorrow.

[wwbroe]

]Skoda Italia had very bad day... Mr. Zanchi also had a big crash :(

http://forum.autosport.cz/download/file.php?id=599&mode=view

Mikkelsen, Al Rahji, Cetinkaya should restart tomorrow.

That car is badly damaged, and i expect the one from Wilks also, so indeed very bad day for Skoda Italy. Any more news about the car and fysical condition of Wilks? :(

[club_soda]

Yes actually,


5 Jun 2010 16:4

Wilks fractures vertebrae in Sardinia crash

[B]Guy Wilks has suffered two fractured vertebrae in his lower back, his &#352]



Wilks was flown by helicopter to hospital in Oristano complaining of pains in his lower back after the high-speed accident in his Fabia Super 2000. Following X-rays it was discovered that the 29-year-old had fractured his first and second lumbar vertebra.

It is not clear how long he will take to recover but he is set to remain in hospital overnight. It is then hoped he will be able to return to his native United Kingdom on Monday as scheduled.

He said: “We had a good road position so we were pushing hard. We got to an almost flat-left corner seven kilometres into the stage when an error with our pacenotes caused us to leave the road at high speed and that was pretty much it.

“I’m annoyed to be in a hospital bed instead of being on the stages. Obviously it’s massively frustrating to be injured and not out there competing because I’ve missed a massive opportunity and I know that. I’m just really disappointed for the team and for Škoda UK.”

Co-driver Phil Pugh was uninjured in the crash. The British duo’s retirement marks the first time this season that they have failed to score points in the IRC. They had been among the favourites to win the gravel event.


http://ircseries.com/html/readNews.asp?id=1811

2 fractured vertebra for Wilks. :(

[HaCo]

Where can I find pics? Also of historic rally?

[club_soda]

Also, no restart for Al Rahji

http://ircseries.com/html/readnews.asp?id=1817

[Mirek]

Car of Wilks doesn't look that damaged. According to Skoda UK his car went straight from a corner, was catapulted in the air and landed on a big rock by sumpguard. They also said on radio that the impact was so strong that it destroyed onboard camera system.

http://www.autosport.cz/img/clanky/b_83684cab7ec5f14a8879f1df08eb9527.jpg

[wwbroe]

Good morning guys, it is about time to switch television on, soon first stage of the day will be live. :)

[Mirek]

Yes, now they showed roll of Mikkelsen and Wittmann (it happened right when he had a helicam over him).

[HaCo]

Wittman was high and fast roll :)

[dimviii]

give us the link mates.
thanks in advance and good morning to everyone! :D

[Mirek]

Some streams here: http://en.zapni.tv/search.php?data=eurosport&akce=Search&t=telky

[gregwrc]

]Some streams here: http://en.zapni.tv/search.php?data=eurosport&akce=Search&t=telky

good morning!!!

they didn't working.... any others ????

[noel157]

Yes, streams not up yet. Help!!

[dimviii]

good morning!!!

they didn't working.... any others ????

dont work also for me :(

[club_soda]

ZapniTV not working for me this time around.. :(

[HaCo]

Mistake by Neuville :( but he's ok, I hope... Great coverage!

[dimviii]

Haco from which stream you watching? :confused:

[noel157]

Thanks for letting us know :(

[club_soda]

Most people are watching from actual Eurosport channel, that's why. :( No Eurosport where I am.

[HaCo]

My TV.

It was a slight off, he continues last maybe 3 secs.

Awesome images!

[Mirek]

No split times for Hänninen...

[eloyf1]

http://es.justin.tv/virrtualtv/popout

[club_soda]

Thank you !

[gregwrc]

http://es.justin.tv/virrtualtv/popout

thanks a lot !!!!!

[dimviii]

http://es.justin.tv/virrtualtv/popout

thank you!! :)

[Mirek]

Kris faster than Juho but said he had a big moment.

[noel157]

Thankyou Eloy, happy days.

[wwbroe]

Really great coverage on Eurosport, not bad time for Mikkelsen either. Ucci is loosing quite a lot of time on this one, not happy at all by his driving.

[Mirek]

Ucci said he used too soft dampers.

Anyway they need to clean helicam. They hit some insect :D

[HaCo]

Really great coverage on Eurosport, not bad time for Mikkelsen either. Ucci is loosing quite a lot of time on this one, not happy at all by his driving.

Yep, awesome coverage!

[club_soda]

Great coverage, goodnight everyone. 1am here in the Western US.

[noel157]

What was Meeke's problem, or was it a near off or confidence or what? RR were talking about something.

[HaCo]

What was Meeke's problem, or was it a near off or confidence or what? RR were talking about something.

If you're attacking you get big moments. Don't think you need to look further than that.
Great performance by him! But watch out for Hanninen ;)

[wwbroe]

What was Meeke's problem, or was it a near off or confidence or what? RR were talking about something.

He just said at finish that they had one big moment in the stage, so i suppose he had a near off. :D

[RS]

I really enjoyed that live tv stage! It makes me sad we now have to wait a long time to the next live tv event (Scotland I think)

[Mirek]

He just said at finish that they had one big moment in the stage, so i suppose he had a near off. :D

Yes, he said that in the moment he felt like passenger waiting how it ends :D

[Mirek]

Kaspar Koitla another one who rolled and retired :(

[noel157]

Thanks for the Meeke update. Wonder if we'll see it on the next broadcast.

[pettersolberg29]

I assume cars which superally don't feature in the final results (unlike WRC)?

[Mirek]

In IRC it's up to particular supplementary regulations (last year it was). If organizers wants superally they may allow it (Russia 09) but usually it's not used in IRC.

[RS]

Not such a great time for Juho... so I thought but he takes the lead from Meeke!

Great time by Jan!

[Mirek]

Kris lost 10 seconds!

[pettersolberg29]

Hanninen into the lead.

[dimviii]

Meeke not so fast?

[RS]

Kopecky might make the podium at this rate.

[Mirek]

Looks like it might come to slow character of stage (slowest so far). It's well known fact that Peugeot has a weak point in traction from slow corners. Great time for PG also and that might come to same phenomena.

[hari]

Great stage for the Skodas!

[wwbroe]

And Juho in the lead now, great pace by Kopecky, he might catch Ucci at this rate. :)

[Sulland]

Mikkelsen has started the day well. Probably a bit too eager yesterday, and has adjusted down the "ignition" a bit for today !

[Mintexmemory]

Go Kris, just avoid the mistakes! Really though this is set up for his kind of finish :)

[wwbroe]

In 15 min we will have another stage live on Eurosport, same one as this morning. Or will it be delayed as well, because i saw second stage of the day was delayed. :confused:

[dimviii]

live now guys!

http://www.justin.tv/virrtualtv

[club_soda]

I couldn't sleep lol. I'm up for this one.

[noel157]

Good man Soda, going to an important stage for Meeke and Hanninen.

[pettersolberg29]

live now guys!

http://www.justin.tv/virrtualtv

Not working for me now...

[dimviii]

Not working for me now...

it had a jam for 2 minutes.

refresh button

[N.O.T]

quite boring special stage to watch live....too many straights

[noel157]

Looks like Meeke is pushing, no?

[dimviii]

Magalhaes 40 sec faster than morning.

[dimviii]

Meeke Hanninen and Kopecky equal at 1st split :eek: (10 km)

[club_soda]

Kopecky, Meeke and Hanninen all equal at 2nd split !

[N.O.T]

and haninnen

[noel157]

PG puncture or?

[Mirek]

PG out, probably mechanical according to friends on stage.

[club_soda]

Meeke big accident ! :o

[Mirek]

Live big crash of Meeke!

[N.O.T]

meeke out...crashed.

[wwbroe]

Big crash by Chris, over and out for him
.

[dimviii]

meeke rolled :(

[Mirek]

At least they are ok!

[noel157]

Dettori similar off to Meeke. Out.

[Mirek]

This is true crash rally. Incredible number of rolls.

[club_soda]

Yea but what a disappointment. A great fight with three of the fastest drivers even at the 2nd split. He must be gutted...

[N.O.T]

the live show is over guys...

[bluuford]

Yes, it seems very difficult rally. I have never seen Kaspar Koitla retiring due to going off the road. He is always constantly superfast with his old, old Honda. And it seems that this finally happened today.

[pettersolberg29]

Another good stage time for Andreas - it at least shows signs of potential. I would expect at least a couple of podiums for him this year - possibly Cyprus and Azores?

[bluuford]

Koitla just said that the car is almost ok (just a little bodywork damage) back end slide a little wide, got stuck somewhere and car rolled down from the road. As the car was -3 meters from the road, they could not get it back to the road anymore.

[noel157]

Think RR said Dettori got the car back on it's wheels and got going again after 6 mins. At least not all the rolls were terminal.

Agree with the above, was looking like a fantasic fight to the finnish, disappointing. Ypres next.

[pettersolberg29]

Very interesting interview with Andreas on WRR. The questioner asked about the possibility of a Norwegian WRC team with Petter, and Andreas replied, "It would be a solution, it would be good for the Norwegian fans etc".

Maybe there are some talks that we are not wise too yet?

[Mirek]

For those who didn't see Meeke's accident live, here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoIrvyoMrX8&feature=player_embedded

[Mirek]

Car of Dedo after accident: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHBVbhwNhl4

[pettersolberg29]

SS11 is on. Only real battles are Kopecky v. Ucci for 2nd, Magalhaes v. Arminen for 5th and Trentin v. Batistini for the last point.

[Mirek]

Ucci slightly faster in the first stage.

[bluuford]

Yeah, Kopecky should be faster on the second passes.

[Mirek]

Some rain clouds near Colin Clark heading to the final stage.

[pettersolberg29]

Good time for Batistini.

edit: at least it looked good before Kopecky came along!

[Mauri A]

Ucci leads Kopecky with 1,8 secs before the last stage. Looks interesting!
Btw, is Ucci´s codriver his daughter, and if so why Ussi and not Ucci?

[Barreis]

Not daughter..

[Mirek]

I was told that she is his wife.

[Barreis]

MONTE GRIGHINE x 2 - LIVE VIDEOS.. :)
http://www.rally-emotions.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=113&Itemid=177

[dimviii]

what happened to Ucci? :confused:

edit Well deserved 2nd place.

bravo to skoda drivers for a steady drive inside the battle and on the road.They deserve the 2010 championship

[pettersolberg29]

Well done Ucci. Great performance.

[Mirek]

Ucci did it! Great fight, congratulations to all!

[Mauri A]

So, Ucci&Ussi second, well done!

[hari]

Well done, Skoda! Another impressive performance!

The reliability of the Fabias is amazing. No single retirement so far this IRC season, and not lower than on 4th place.

[Mauri A]

What about Hänninen, isn´t he worth of congratulations?

[tolis]

So, drivers standings after Sardegna:
Hanninen 42
Kopecky 31
Wilks 25
Magalhaes 17
Meeke 15

[COD]

Well done Hänninen! He is a storng candidate to be the Champion in 2010. Fast and reliable. How long before he is noticed by WRC teams?

[pettersolberg29]

What about Hänninen, isn´t he worth of congratulations?

Of course - well done Juho. It was quite easy in the end so Ucci's skills are focused on more.

[Mirek]

Well done, Skoda! Another impressive performance!

The reliability of the Fabias is amazing. No single retirement so far this IRC season, and not lower than on 4th place.

And since Ypres with new evolution hopefully even stronger :s mokin: (...if 2001 crazy history of Mitsubishi doesn't repeat)


What about Hänninen, isn´t he worth of congratulations?

For sure he deserves that. He is nice and funny guy besides that :)

[Ucci]

What a race...so much happening....First, I must congratulate to Juha, he impressed me with his performance, I expected convincing victory of Paolo Andreuccci&Anna Andreussi....Anyway, even second place is a fine result and we can yust imagine, what could be, if Paolo would have the same possibility as Hanninen&Wilks&Meeke to drive in the IRC....
Meeke-for me personaly the biggest fool of this race, he had second place in his hands, valuable 8 points in his pocket, and now...luckily he is not inyured...
Last, but not the least it showed again, that even Lancer N4 with bigger restrictor and a top driver can not match the same pace as S2000-this is a clear message to all those, who hope, that N4 can be as fast as S2000 on gravel...stop dreaming and bury your hopes.
See you in Belgium, Loix is waiting...

[bluuford]

11 S2000 cars retired, 6 finished
...

6 of top 10 seeded drivers retired
...

The one who gets maximum points in Picems must have been dunk while picking drivers and positions :-P

[Barreis]

If there's a 7 events for Andreucci - Andreussi could be interested.. But anyway I'm happy.. :)

[Mauri A]

Still wondering this Ucci-Ussi thing. Can somebody explain?

[Mirek]

Maybe something similar to what we use in Czech language. When a man is called Kopecký, woman of the same name is Kopecká etc.

[dimviii]

]Maybe something similar to what we use in Czech language. When a man is called Kopecký, woman of the same name is Kopecká etc.
I dont think that they have relationship Mirek

[OldF]

The Finnish commentators for Eurosport (Jakke Honklanen and Jussi Välimäki) said that, in their opinion Kris has too much information in his pace notes. The co-driver is quite busy reading the pace notes.

BTW, there was also another victory for a Finnish driver. Teemu Arminen secured the win of the gravel rally trophy.

http://www.rallyitaliasardegna.com/2010/pdf/comunicato_09gb.pdf

[RS]

I think Meeke and Nagle's codriving system generally seems to work quite well for them, and it is entertaining to listen to too!

I don't think today's accident can be attributed to that. More so that they were pushing very hard to keep in touch with the Skoda, which seems to be a little bit ahead on anything other than very smooth gravel now.

Very solid drive by Hanninen, but stars of the rally for me are Andreucci and Kopecky...

Skoda's driver lineup is coming together very nicely now - they started off with a tarmac specialist and a gravel specialist but each are now becoming better on their weaker surface and are turning into 2 very good all-rounders.

I really enjoyed this rally up until the end - Meeke and Hanninen battle nearly to the end and then Andreucci and Kopecky.

If only Ogier, Wilks and Mikkelssen hadn't had early problem it could have been epic!

[Mirek]

Spin of Kopecký on puncture: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDNrtcizfuA

[bluuford]

I think Meeke and Nagle's codriving system generally seems to work quite well for them, and it is entertaining to listen to too!

I don't think today's accident can be attributed to that. More so that they were pushing very hard to keep in touch with the Skoda, which seems to be a little bit ahead on anything other than very smooth gravel now.


It seems that Skoda is quite a lot ahead with their car. Seems that Kris has to take enormous risks to keep up with them or stay ahead of them. Meeke ha a some moments before and final roll. While Hanninen looked very comfortable even first on the road. Only one small mistake on the first stage.

[Francis44]

Well both the Skoda and Peugeout are receiving new upgrades, let's see how both will go after that.

[Barreis]

Coiluna stages also here.. :)
http://www.rally-emotions.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=113&Itemid=177

[Mirek]

Crash of Wittmann: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF3p5Jrzsis&feature=player_embedded#!

[RS]

Wilks will fly home tomorrow and after seeing a back specialist they will decide their next event in IRC: http://skoda.rallye-info.com/article.asp?sid=6&stid=8719

[stepunk]

Still wondering this Ucci-Ussi thing. Can somebody explain?

Their surname is similar but it is only casuality!
Now they actually have a relationship but they're not married yet.
That's all, I think! ;)

[AndyRAC]

It seems that Skoda is quite a lot ahead with their car. Seems that Kris has to take enormous risks to keep up with them or stay ahead of them. Meeke ha a some moments before and final roll. While Hanninen looked very comfortable even first on the road. Only one small mistake on the first stage.

I'd agree with that, and Peugeot need new upgrades, and NOW!!! He's having to compensate and driving Ten 10's all the time.

[noel157]

Kronos should have various upgrades in place for Ypres. But don't forget the Fabia will also be upgraded with the wide-body model and it's various improvements which I'm sure Mirek can explain.

[Mintexmemory]

11 S2000 cars retired, 6 finished
...

6 of top 10 seeded drivers retired
...

The one who gets maximum points in Picems must have been dunk while picking drivers and positions :-P
Haven't checked but a number of people will have got 4 of the 8 pickems, with the majority having Juha 1st Kopecky 2nd. The winner will be the one who has placed Ucci and Bruno M nearest the pin and thought that Meeke would put Jan K into 3rd.It won't be me, I had Kris for the win :rolleyes: (and I was drunk at the time!)

[Mirek]

I have only Juho right in my pickems and I must admit that I put him there just because it was my wish not my bet :D

[Mirek]

One interesting detail about Peugeot/Škoda topic. On stages it doesn't look that crazy but in statistics...

From 15 places on podium in IRC so far:
12 for Škoda
2 for Peugeot
1 for Ford

[noel157]

Peugeot UK Sardinia videos with Bex:

Preview - http://www.youtube.com/user/theofficialPeugeotUK?feature=chclk#p/a/u/2/SO9GRoYe-Ag

Day 1 - http://www.youtube.com/user/theofficialPeugeotUK?feature=chclk#p/a/u/1/hC2OZv8pvKc


Day 2 - http://www.youtube.com/user/theofficialPeugeotUK?feature=chclk#p/a/u/0/9LdXQ7tvoxM

[RS]

]One interesting detail about Peugeot/Škoda topic. On stages it doesn't look that crazy but in statistics...

From 15 places on podium in IRC so far:
12 for Škoda
2 for Peugeot
1 for Ford

I wonder if Meeke is regretting not moving to Skoda this year...

[bluuford]

I can hear from the video that they are getting engine upgrade for Belgium and they hope to get suspension upgrade later in the year.

[Mirek]

He can still win the title because he is the only one who can win all remaining events. But frankly he can't achieve that alone. He needs someone to cover his back and some improvements on the car which allows him to push a little bit less or at least not during whole events.

This year he reminds me Basso from last two years. Pushing like hell, sometimes winning but only at the price of too much risk.

[pettersolberg29]

Has anyone got any video footage of Andreas Mikkelsen in Sardinia? His crash and low road position meant he wasn't on Eurosport.

[Mirek]

Photos by Marek Pléha: http://www.autosport.cz/zavody/fotogalerie.php?id=799&autor=75

http://www.autosport.cz/img/fotografie/c_44ac3e767cb47cbe770b7578e35c9477.jpg
http://www.autosport.cz/img/fotografie/c_20e450103c3f97cb553c0dfa6a74c05d.jpg
http://www.autosport.cz/img/fotografie/c_60284353cecf9fb1b916f8090855959f.jpg

[Wim_Impreza]

Has anyone got any video footage of Andreas Mikkelsen in Sardinia? His crash and low road position meant he wasn't on Eurosport.

Mikkelsen was on Eurosport on Sunday. They even had a short interview with him at the finish of one stage.

[pettersolberg29]

Mikkelsen was on Eurosport on Sunday. They even had a short interview with him at the finish of one stage.

Really? I saw the interview bit but I didn't see any actual 'action' on the stage. Maybe I missed it somehow?

[Mirek]

He was there passing Meeke :D

[pettersolberg29]

That's true - I saw that bit!

[HaCo]

Really? I saw the interview bit but I didn't see any actual 'action' on the stage. Maybe I missed it somehow?

Yep you missed it :)

[pettersolberg29]

Damn. Do you know anywhere I can watch a re-run?

[Barreis]

http://www.rally-emotions.com
IRC live stages..

[Mirek]

Nice videos of the rally including accident of Al Rahji

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShsVCIJMlJ0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7KO1kQ0ahg

[dimviii]

nice videos Mirek :)

[RS]

]Nice videos of the rally including accident of Al Rahji

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShsVCIJMlJ0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7KO1kQ0ahg

Those are great vids, especially the first one.

It seems amateur cameramen often pick better spots by the roadside than the professionals doing the shooting! (and that goes for both IRC and WRC)

[DonJippo]

It seems amateur cameramen often pick better spots by the roadside than the professionals doing the shooting! (and that goes for both IRC and WRC)

Normally there is only handfull pro crews on one stage where as there can be tens maybe hundreds of amateurs along the stage. Surely one of them have a bigger chance to be in the right place at the right time.

[RS]

Normally there is only handfull pro crews on one stage where as there can be tens maybe hundreds of amateurs along the stage. Surely one of them have a bigger chance to be in the right place at the right time.

No, I think there is more to it than that. The first video Mirek linked to is I presume from one guy in several different places and they are pretty much all good places!

I have seen this many, many times over recent years in lots of different rallies where the supposedly amateur footage makes an event look a hell of a lot more exciting than the professional stuff!

In WRC maybe they are too focussed on finding good spots to film their advertising banners rather than the cars.

[Mirek]

Normally there is only handfull pro crews on one stage where as there can be tens maybe hundreds of amateurs along the stage. Surely one of them have a bigger chance to be in the right place at the right time.

I must agree with RS. I know perfectly stages of Barum rally and I find Czech TV and Eurosport footage rather boring every year (Eurosport had better places in fact). There are much better places to go and while the stages are mostly same every year it's not difficult to find THE place as almost all are well known. The biggest problem is that they choose places which can be left while stage is running.

[Mirek]

5 onboards of Kris Meeke and Paul Nagle: http://www.mediasport.cz/rally-cz/onboard-irc-videa

[Mirek]

Photos by Roman Kašpárek: http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=10626

http://www.autosport.cz/img/fotografie/c_4b1eb13e6bf69a9335a0f4a0fcaf0f43.jpg
http://www.autosport.cz/img/fotografie/c_0e2bb6493b312ee6de4c772f9c62cbe3.jpg
http://www.autosport.cz/img/fotografie/c_78d0a87cd3fd721dc9e064b1457e1467.jpg
http://www.autosport.cz/img/fotografie/c_6742b6e69c0147bd235c3c870cb0bf80.jpg

[Hartusvuori]

That last picture is epitome of being a rally fan. A long day behind, feeling perhaps a bit tired but still it was the best day ever. PR wise Skoda should buy that picture for a lot of money and use it for promotion. Very nice.

BTW - are those people the same group as the ones in these (http://www.src.czechrallyeweb.net/images/barum2009/barum2009_50.jpg) pictures (http://www.src.czechrallyeweb.net/images/barum2009/barum2009_63.jpg) from last year's Barum.

[Walach]

This is Skoda Ultras Gang ! Now looking forward to Ypres Rally ;)

[Mirek]

Photos of historic European championship by Roman Kašpárek: http://www.czechrallyeweb.net/photoskrb/2010/10delcorallo/index.htm

http://www.czechrallyeweb.net/photoskrb/2010/10delcorallo/img00004.jpg
http://www.czechrallyeweb.net/photoskrb/2010/10delcorallo/img00020.jpg

[Plhus]

To Hartusvuori:
Yes, this picture very accurately captures the whole atmosphere of the rally, it's just the way you write! And it is those moments for which I rally enjoy!

It's the same group of fans, as the picture of the Barum Rally, the same people you see in the pictures of Sanremo, Ypres and Monte Carlo. Now we are going to support "our" team was in Belgium. Š.U.G. - Škoda Ultras Gang :)