Rally De Portugal 2010

[RICARDO75]

2010 will host the first edition of the Rallye de Portugal Revival, an event to classic cars, with date of construction until 1982, except only the models of four-wheel drive, and that will evolve between the two passages of competitors participating in the WRC, thereby continuing the high level of pageantry the event, which will have almost no dead time during its last two days.

[J4MIE]

Were there any 4WD rally cars before 1982?

Or do you mean no 4WD? ;)

I have heard that Steve Perez will be there in his Stratos :up:

[RICARDO75]

Just RWD or FWD will be allowed.
First Audi Quattro is from 1980 and was homologated in 1981

http://images.google.pt/imgres?imgurl=http://www.groupbrally.com/images/audi/audi_quattro_1stgen_rally1_A1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.groupbrally.com/audi.shtml&usg=__3mQsqjj8IgsoE-omMHTgmay0q1Y=&h=349&w=640&sz=33&hl=pt-PT&start=7&sig2=AyxnSXwnQRAWlQWUlOMhig&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=pUzXZyyzHZhCAM:&tbnh=75&tbnw=137&prev=/images%3Fq%3Daudi%2Bquattro%2B1981%26um%3D1%26hl%3 Dpt-PT%26sa%3DN%26tbs%3Disch:1&ei=FIKyS9f-D8Kh4Qa1o8SCAg

[Francis44]

This will be interesting.

[wstephan]

sorry to jump your post but just realised its 175 euros for a rally pass to the portugese rally!!! do i have to have one of these for the stages?

[Francis44]

sorry to jump your post but just realised its 175 euros for a rally pass to the portugese rally!!! do i have to have one of these for the stages?

No, you can go to the stages and you dont have to pay, rally passe includes the tickets to both superspecials and exclusive parking for your car.

[RICARDO75]

Marcus Gronholm will contest Rally de Portugal on Ford Focus WRC

[PJRevs]

great news, who is the sourse?

[RICARDO75]

great news, who is the sourse?

http://www.motoresmagazine.net/?noticia=14016&t=9

[Francis44]

The organization of Rally de Portugal is going to take WRC drivers North.

A week prior to the rally itself, the city of Porto will receive a race similar to a superspecial, in Avenida dos Aliados.

http://autosport.aeiou.pt/gen.pl?p=stories&op=view&fokey=as.stories/83618

The road show will have most WRC drivers, incluiding Loeb, Kimi and Hirvonnen.

[Francis44]

Drivers who have confirmed their presence at Porto Road Show:



- Sébastien Loeb (Citroen C4 WRC)
- Dani Sordo (Citroen C4 WRC)
- Kimi Raikkonen (Citroen C4 WRC)
- Petter Solberg (Citroen C4 WRC)
- Mikko Hirvonen (Ford Focus WRC)
- Jari-Matti Latvala (Ford Focus WRC)
- Bernardo Sousa (Ford Fiesta S2000)
- Vitor Pascoal (Peugeot 207 S2000)
- Nasser Al-Attiyah (Skoda Fabia S2000)
- Xavi Pons (Ford Fiesta S2000)
- Armindo Araújo (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X)
- Nick Georgiou (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X - Pirelli Star Driver)
- Peter Horsey (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X - Pirelli Star Driver)
- Hayden Paddon (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X - Pirelli Star Driver)
- Alex Raschi (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X - Pirelli Star Driver)
- Ott Tänak (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X - Pirelli Star Driver).

[RICARDO75]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Ft7TgGoxwak/S73i61cdagI/AAAAAAAAGEE/fJwbPNJWJUY/s1600/PORTO.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Ft7TgGoxwak/S73i61cdagI/AAAAAAAAGEE/fJwbPNJWJUY/s1600/PORTO.jpg)

[Motorsportfun]

Looks a cool story for the media. :)

[Francis44]

Provisional Entry List for Portugal, entry's close April 27.

http://alojamentos19.com/~ralis/

Both S-WRC and JWRC with strong entrys.

[Francis44]

Provisional Entry List.....

http://alojamentos19.com/~ralis/

Entry's close April 27, click on "Nomes do Rally de Portugal" to see the provisional list.

[RICARDO75]

Provisional Entry List.....

http://alojamentos19.com/~ralis/ (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/)

Entry's close April 27, click on "Nomes do Rally de Portugal" to see the provisional list.

http://alojamentos19.com/~ralis/rp2010insc.html (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/rp2010insc.html)

[N.O.T]

what about bruno Magalhães ? it would be nice to see him in the 206 s2000 it would be a nice measure for the s2000 cup

[tolis]

Nice to see Harry Hunt with a Fiesta S2000 in JWRC!!! :D

[Luis Pacheco]

Marcus Gronholm will contest Rally de Portugal on Ford Focus WRC

Apparently he will not participate...

[RICARDO75]

Nice to see Harry Hunt with a Fiesta S2000 in JWRC!!! :D

Lol. It´s on a Fiesta R2

[RICARDO75]

Apparently he will not participate...

It was was to doubt from the start. Motores magazine was the first to post this rumor

[RICARDO75]

REGULATION:
http://www.fpak.pt/REG%20PROVAS%202010/VODAF%20RALI%20PORTUGAL/REG%20VODAFONE%20RALLYE%20DE%20PORTUGAL%20%28UK%29 .pdf
http://www.fpak.pt/REG%20PROVAS%202010/RALI%20TT%20VODAF%20PORTIM%20MARRAQ/RALLY%20TT%20ESTORIL%20MARRAKECH%20-%20RALLY%20GUIDE%20%28UK%29.pdf

[Woodeye]

Now it's confirmed: Marcus is not going to participate to Rally Portugal. He said to Finnish YLE, that's it's due to lack of testing. He don't want to be fighting for positions 5-6 in the rally.

[N.O.T]

nice to hear this from him....he shows he respects himself.

[Sardalense]

73 entries

18 WRCs
14 S2000
5 S1600

http://www.rallydeportugal.pt/en/rally-de-portugal/news/entity/104?bl=1

[RS]

Will be interesting to see what Hanninen can do against PGA in the same car.

[J4MIE]

Looks a really good entry, can't wait!! Just remember to order plenty of sunshine and dust ;)

[tolis]

What a nice entry list!!! :eek:

[Francis44]

WOW looks like a great entry list, can't wait :) .

[RICARDO75]

Plus 30 classic cars, with Juha Kankkunen on a Ford Escort RS MK2

[J4MIE]

Plus 30 classic cars, with Juha Kankkunen on a Ford Escort RS MK2

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

:bounce:

[Ondra WRC]

Entry list of classic cars?

[Wim_Impreza]

73 entries

18 WRCs
14 S2000
5 S1600

http://www.rallydeportugal.pt/en/rally-de-portugal/news/entity/104?bl=1

6 S1600, the Clio of Yeray Lemes is also a S1600. ;)

[RICARDO75]

Entry list of classic cars?

In a few days.
Kankkunen will be in a MK2 Escort and I think that Steve Perez will be with the Stratos

[Ondra WRC]

Thanks Ricardo 75 :)

[Hartusvuori]

PGA vs. Hänninen - at last :-) All in all it looks really nice entry list, like said.

[RS]

PGA vs. Hänninen - at last :-) All in all it looks really nice entry list, like said.

This is probably the most interesting aspect of the rally to me, amongst the WRCars the entry list is only "normal"

How do you think it will turn out?

My gut feeling is that PGA will be just ahead, (nothing against Hanninen who is an excellent driver) but only because I rate PGA as one of the worlds absolute very best on loose surfaces.

[Hartusvuori]

This is probably the most interesting aspect of the rally to me, amongst the WRCars the entry list is only "normal"

How do you think it will turn out?

My gut feeling is that PGA will be just ahead, (nothing against Hanninen who is an excellent driver) but only because I rate PGA as one of the worlds absolute very best on loose surfaces.

PGA has definitely found good pace this year, but so have Hänninen too, so the starting position will be very much 50/50. Hänninen knows Skoda better, I think (though it isn't a factory Skoda on Portugal, right?), so if PGA wins Hänninen in a clear fight (no offs, no punctures), that'll be good measurement of his speed. In Portugal, chances are 50/50, but later on if they meet again in Finland, I think it'd be very unexpected from PGA to be faster than Hänninen there. But like said - this is the most interesting fight and I hope also it won't get too hyped.

[dimviii]

Are they going to have same tyres?

[Mirek]

Yes, they have to, it's WRC event ;)

[dimviii]

]Yes, they have to, it's WRC event ;)

So a lot better to have conclusions. :)

[Tom206wrc]

It's a long time we hadn't seen "so many" whales in WRC(Cuoq, Frigyes, Pavlides) :p :

[Ciko]

Frigyes Turan and the 307 WRC:
http://duen.hu/foto.php?o=foto_resz&id=2078

[Ciko]

Frigyes Turan and the 307 WRC:
http://duen.hu/foto.php?o=foto_resz&id=2078
HI-RES pics:
http://duen.hu/dokumentum/turan/STM_VB_08.JPG
http://duen.hu/dokumentum/turan/STM_VB_09.JPG
http://duen.hu/dokumentum/turan/STM_VB_11.JPG

[RICARDO75]

Stage maps:

shakedown: http://www.fotosralis.online.pt/mapasrp2009/pages/ShakedownPublic2010lv.html
Santa Clara (SS2/ 5): http://www.fotosralis.online.pt/mapasrp2009/pages/SantaClara2010publicLv.html
Ourique (SS3/ 6): http://www.fotosralis.online.pt/mapasrp2009/pages/Ourique2010publicLv.html
Silves (SS4/ 7): http://www.fotosralis.online.pt/mapasrp2009/pages/Silves2010publicLv.html
Almodovar (SS8/ 11): http://www.fotosralis.online.pt/mapasrp2009/pages/Almodovar2010publicLv.html
Vascão (SS9/ 12): http://www.fotosralis.online.pt/mapasrp2009/pages/Vascao2010publicLv.html
São Bras de Alportel (SS10/ 13): http://www.fotosralis.online.pt/mapasrp2009/pages/SBAlportel2010publicLv.html
Felizes (SS14/ 16): http://www.fotosralis.online.pt/mapasrp2009/pages/Felizes2010publicLv.html
Loulé (SS15/ 17): http://www.fotosralis.online.pt/mapasrp2009/pages/Loule2010publicLv.html

[MK2 BDG]

Trying to get to see a stage on the Saturday afternoon,, On the way back from Morocco,,than morning, so a detour maybe

There were some stages maps on the website, but seam to have gone now,, Has anyone got them or info on the sat stages

TIA

[MK2 BDG]

Stage maps:

shakedown:

Dho !!!! Did not see the above,,while i was posting !!

Thanks Ricardo75 :)

[J4MIE]

Thanks Ricardo (and Google Maps ;) ) :up:

[RICARDO75]

In a few days, there will be other maps with more details.
My plane arrives on Lisbon at 18:00 and I should be at Algarve in the evening, ready for the shakedown on thursday morning.

[tolis]

Official entry list in seeded order : http://www.rallydeportugal.pt/pt/rally-de-portugal/noticias/entity/73-inscritos-de-32-paises?bl=1

[Luis Pacheco]

My plane arrives on Lisbon at 18:00 and I should be at Algarve in the evening, ready for the shakedown on thursday morning.

The ash cloud from Island will put the planes on the ground. :D

[Hartusvuori]

Official entry list in seeded order : http://www.rallydeportugal.pt/pt/rally-de-portugal/noticias/entity/73-inscritos-de-32-paises?bl=1

It can't be in seeded order yet. Rally NZ is not done yet.

[tolis]

It can't be in seeded order yet. Rally NZ is not done yet.
Indeed, you are right, sorry!!! :) I mean though with start numbers!!! ;)

[RICARDO75]

The ash cloud from Island will put the planes on the ground. :D

You'r going on the same plane :)

[RICARDO75]

Entry list Revival:
http://www.rallydeportugal.pt/Handlers/fileHandler.ashx?path=%2fResourcesUser%2fDocumento s%2fNoticias%2fLista_de_Inscritos_Revival.pdf&menuid=151

[Francis44]

Portuguese airspace is closed, here we go again :( .

[RICARDO75]

SCHEDULE (http://www.rallydeportugal.pt/Handlers/fileHandler.ashx?path=%2fResourcesUser%2fDocumento s%2fEspectadores%2fHorario_do_Rali.pdf&menuid=3)http://www.rallydeportugal.pt/Handlers/fileHandler.ashx?path=%2fResourcesUser%2fDocumento s%2fEspectadores%2fHorario_do_Rali.pdf&menuid=3

MAP DAY1, 2 AND 3 (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/rp2010mapageral.html)http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/rp2010mapageral.html
MAP DAY 1 (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/rp2010mapa1.html)
MAP DAY 2 (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/rp2010mapa2.html) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/rp2010mapa2.html
MAP DAY 3 (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/rp2010mapa3.html) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/rp2010mapa3.html

ACCESS TO STAGES (IN PORTUGUESE) (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/rp2010acessos.html) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/rp2010acessos.html
TRANSLATOR: http://translito.com/

MAPS - SHAKEDOWN (http://www.fotosralis.online.pt/mapasrp2009/pages/ShakedownPublic2010lv.html) http://www.fotosralis.online.pt/mapasrp2009/pages/ShakedownPublic2010lv.html
ZE 1 - SHAKEDOWN (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/shakedown-ze1.pdf) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/shakedown-ze1.pdf
ZE 2 - SHAKEDOWN (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/shakedown-ze2.pdf) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/shakedown-ze2.pdf
ZE 3 - SHAKEDOWN (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/shakedown-ze3.pdf) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/shakedown-ze3.pdf

MAPS - SANTA CLARA (SS2/ 5) (http://www.fotosralis.online.pt/mapasrp2009/pages/SantaClara2010publicLv.html) http://www.fotosralis.online.pt/mapasrp2009/pages/SantaClara2010publicLv.html
ZE 4 - SANTA CLARA (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/santaclara-ze4.pdf) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/santaclara-ze4.pdf
ZE 5 - SANTA CLARA (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/santaclara-ze5.pdf) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/santaclara-ze5.pdf
ZE 6 - SANTA CLARA (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/santaclara-ze6.pdf) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/santaclara-ze6.pdf

MAPS - OURIQUE (SS3/ 6) (http://www.fotosralis.online.pt/mapasrp2009/pages/Ourique2010publicLv.html)
ZE 7 - OURIQUE (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/ourique-ze7.pdf) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/ourique-ze7.pdf
ZE 8 - OURIQUE (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/ourique-ze8.pdf) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/ourique-ze8.pdf
ZE 9 - OURIQUE (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/ourique-ze9.pdf) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/ourique-ze9.pdf

MAPS - SILVES (SS4/ 7) (http://www.fotosralis.online.pt/mapasrp2009/pages/Silves2010publicLv.html)
ZE 10 - SILVES (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/silves-ze10.pdf) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/silves-ze10.pdf
ZE 11 - SILVES (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/silves-ze11.pdf) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/silves-ze11.pdf
ZE 12 - SILVES (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/silves-ze12.pdf) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/silves-ze12.pdf

MAPS - ALMODOVAR (SS8/ 11) (http://www.fotosralis.online.pt/mapasrp2009/pages/Almodovar2010publicLv.html) http://www.fotosralis.online.pt/mapasrp2009/pages/Almodovar2010publicLv.html
ZE 13 - ALMODOVAR (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/almodovar-ze13.pdf) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/almodovar-ze13.pdf
ZE 14 - ALMODOVAR (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/almodovar-ze14.pdf) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/almodovar-ze14.pdf
ZE 15 - ALMODOVAR (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/almodovar-ze15.pdf) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/almodovar-ze15.pdf
ZE 16 - ALMODOVAR (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/almodovar-ze16.pdf) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/almodovar-ze16.pdf
ZE 17 - ALMODOVAR (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/almodovar-ze17.pdf) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/almodovar-ze17.pdf

MAPS - VASCÃO (SS9/ 12) (http://www.fotosralis.online.pt/mapasrp2009/pages/Vascao2010publicLv.html) http://www.fotosralis.online.pt/mapasrp2009/pages/Vascao2010publicLv.html
ZE 18 - VASCÃO (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/vascao-ze18.pdf) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/vascao-ze18.pdf
ZE 19 - VASCÃO (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/vascao-ze19.pdf) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/vascao-ze19.pdf
ZE 20 - VASCÃO (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/vascao-ze20.pdf) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/vascao-ze20.pdf
ZE 21 - VASCÃO (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/vascao-ze21.pdf) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/vascao-ze21.pdf

MAPS - S. BRÁS DE ALPORTEL (SS10/ 13) (http://www.fotosralis.online.pt/mapasrp2009/pages/SBAlportel2010publicLv.html)
ZE 22 - S. BRÁS DE ALPORTEL (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/sbras-ze22.pdf)
ZE 23 - S. BRÁS DE ALPORTEL (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/sbras-ze23.pdf) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/sbras-ze23.pdf
ZE 24 - S. BRÁS DE ALPORTEL (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/sbras-ze24.pdf) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/sbras-ze24.pdf
ZE 25 - S. BRÁS DE ALPORTEL (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/sbras-ze25.pdf) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/sbras-ze25.pdf

MAPS - FELIZES (SS14/ 16) (http://www.fotosralis.online.pt/mapasrp2009/pages/Felizes2010publicLv.html) http://www.fotosralis.online.pt/mapasrp2009/pages/Felizes2010publicLv.html
ZE 26 - FELIZES (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/felizes-se26.pdf) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/felizes-se26.pdf
ZE 27 - FELIZES (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/felizes-se27.pdf) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/felizes-se27.pdf
ZE 28 - FELIZES (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/felizes-se28.pdf) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/felizes-se28.pdf
ZE 29 - FELIZES (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/felizes-se29.pdf) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/felizes-se29.pdf
ZE 30 - FELIZES (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/felizes-se30.pdf) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/felizes-se30.pdf

MAPS - LOULÉ (SS15/ 17) (http://www.fotosralis.online.pt/mapasrp2009/pages/Loule2010publicLv.html) http://www.fotosralis.online.pt/mapasrp2009/pages/Loule2010publicLv.html
ZE 31 - LOULÉ (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/loule-ze31.pdf) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/loule-ze31.pdf
ZE 32 - LOULÉ (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/loule-ze32.pdf) http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/loule-ze32.pdf
ZE 33 - LOULÉ (http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/loule-ze33.pdf)

[JRodrigues]

Portuguese airspace is closed, here we go again :( .

Have to flight to Portugal on the 21st, just in time for Porto RoadShow. Hope I won't get any problems.

[Luis Pacheco]

He´s at full power again...
http://eldgos.mila.is/eyjafjallajokull-fra-thorolfsfelli/

I have the impression that I will watch Rally Portugal only by net... :(

[Raini]

Very impressive and strong entrylist anyway...

[Francis44]

He´s at full power again...
http://eldgos.mila.is/eyjafjallajokull-fra-thorolfsfelli/

I have the impression that I will watch Rally Portugal only by net... :(

It's still some days to the rally, and till then even with the cloud they will find a solution, even if they have to fly much lower. Dont worry ;) .

[Luis Pacheco]

By ballon is always an option. :laugh:

[Jayjay-Rallye]

Question for the expert of portugal rally:
Which spot do you advice?
Is there some jumps?
or a ford? (=river)
Thanks in advance for your help...

[J4MIE]

Hopefully flights won't be affected, that would be a disaster :( For the teams as well I guess.

What's the quickest way to get to Faro overland? From say London or Paris?

[Francis44]

Hopefully flights won't be affected, that would be a disaster :( For the teams as well I guess.

What's the quickest way to get to Faro overland? From say London or Paris?

I guess by car, travel Bus take to many time and stop loads of times too. If you could rent a car I reckon you could be here in less than 3 days.

[J4MIE]

I guess by car, travel Bus take to many time and stop loads of times too. If you could rent a car I reckon you could be here in less than 3 days.

Ok I'll keep that in reserve then and hope I don't have to ;)

[bluuford]

Hopefully flights won't be affected, that would be a disaster :( For the teams as well I guess.

What's the quickest way to get to Faro overland? From say London or Paris?

From midday the of the 13th of May until the afternoon of 14th of May it looks really bad for Spain, Portugal, Southern France and Italy. After that southern flow starts to dominate but it might be problematic to get away from GB. If you can reach to Paris, then there should not be too much problems.

By car, if you are not traveling alone and you can share driving then it is possible to do it in 24 hours from Calais to Faro (Calais-Rouen-LeMans-Tours-Poitiers-Bordeaux-Bayonne-Burgos-Valladolid-Salamanca-Sevilla-Faro). We did it with our VW transporter small bus. It is approximately 2200 km. Most of the road can be covered on the highways. The road tolls are quite expensive (something near 80 EUR in total for one way), but traffic on most of those roads is quite low. In some places (in Spain) you can drive on the free highway that runs parallel to toll highway and you wont loose too much time. It was actually quite relaxing to drive little bit slower for a while.

I drove 1600km alone before we switched. So, it is possible to do it alone in 1.5 days as well.

[Francis44]

Man the enthusiasm is all over me now, it's near I know just a few more days, but I would not stand if the rally get's canned because of the cloud, please no.

Anyway I think teams can easily get to Portugal by Bus and cars, let's wait an see.

[RICARDO75]

Virtual stages 2010:
http://www.igeoe.pt/rally2010/index.asp#

[Francis44]

The cloud is now moving away from Portugal, today there aren't canceled flights from both Açores and Madeira, so let's hope the Vulcano does a brake till the end of May.

[Luis Pacheco]

This vulcano will play with us all the summer long...

[jbmarcus21]

Program and Google Earth Map : http://planetemarcus.free.fr/portugal10.htm

[Francis44]

Just a tip for anyone planning on going to the superspecial. If you have a BP card you can buy the tickets for half the price, I bought two today with my card for 20 euros, so I saved 20, good deal.

[ProRally]

I arrive thursday 27 May and stay in Faro near the marina, so lets hope flights are ok

[Luis Pacheco]

Our friend Eyjafjallajökull is again smoking... :s mokin: http://eldgos.mila.is/eyjafjallajokull-fra-thorolfsfelli/

[RICARDO75]

Michal Kosciuszko will drive a Skoda Fabia S2000 on Rally de Portugal.

[silverbackPR]

Dear News Room / Forum readers: We thought you would want to know, s

For Immediate Release
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1993 WRC Champions Together Again for Inaugural Rally After 14 years

This year’s Vodafone Rally de Portugal, 27-30 May, has an extra treat in store for spectators. On day two and three of the WRC rally, there will be an addition with the Rallye de Portugal Revival, run for the first time.

This is a mini event, sharing the same service park, as the main WRC competitors, for classic two wheeled cars built before December 1981, will be run on the same stages as the WRC. Entering in the inaugural event, are two former team mates, co-driver Nicky Grist and driver Juha Kankkunen, driving a MkII Ford Escort.

Winners of the 1993 WRC, Nicky and Juha last competed together in The Rally Finland of 1996, where they finished second.

“It will be great to be back with Juha, after all this time” commented Nicky “The last time we won this rally together was in 1994, and the superspecial at the Algarve Stadium will be an exciting start to the Rally Revival”

Nicky and Juha competed in the WRC together between 1993 and 1996 for the Toyota Castrol team. In 1997 Nicky joined with Colin McRae, in the Subaru World team, while Juha took the place of Armin Schwarz, in the Ford Motor Company, supporting Carlos Sainz in his bid for the championship.

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[Sulland]

This vulcano will play with us all the summer long...

Just hope for that its big sister Katla will not wake up, then most airtravel will be affected !

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katla

[mdesign]

In case you missed, the organization has published the list of SAs, with videos of each one of them: http://www.rallydeportugal.pt/en/spectators/where-to-see/entity/vascao?bl=1
This might be helpfull :)

[J4MIE]

Can anyone tell me if it is easy enough to walk to find places away from the main spectator areas? What are Portuguese marshals like? ;)

[Francis44]

Can anyone tell me if it is easy enough to walk to find places away from the main spectator areas? What are Portuguese marshals like? ;)

They are pretty agressive, just like the Police, and I think we all know why they are, back in the past spectators were the main cause of problems here in Portugal.

I reccomend you to stay on spectators zones, if you dont sometimes a helicopter will spot you and call marshalls or police to take you away from that spot.

Between when I say agressive I mean they wont stop boggering you off, they are not going to beat us or anything :D .

[Red bull]

They are pretty agressive, just like the Police, and I think we all know why they are, back in the past spectators were the main cause of problems here in Portugal.

I reccomend you to stay on spectators zones, if you dont sometimes a helicopter will spot you and call marshalls or police to take you away from that spot.

Between when I say agressive I mean they wont stop boggering you off, they are not going to beat us or anything :D .
BRAVO MARSHALLS....saftey first! :s mokin:

[J4MIE]

Looks like I will need to wak around for a bit and see what happens. I don't like to be stuck in an area with thousands of others :(

[Tom206wrc]

Can't wait to see what Jean-Marie Cuoq can do in Portugal next week :p :

Especially that gravel is "more natural" for him than tarmac(even if he's fast on both) ;)

[JRodrigues]

Porto Road Show starts in 10 minutes. Live here: http://www.tvtuga.com/rtp-2/

[fastboy]

Does the rally have its own rally radio ,or news bulletins on other radio shows.If so what frequencies are they?

[Francis44]

Does the rally have its own rally radio ,or news bulletins on other radio shows.If so what frequencies are they?

The rally will have it's own radio, but in Portuguese language.

[fastboy]

yes i guested that but the majority of the stage end interviews will be in english.

[JRodrigues]

I think it will be Antena3 again, like in previous years: http://ww1.rtp.pt/antena3/?article=4483&visual=15

Faro / Monchique/ Alcoutim
100.7 / 101.9 / 101.9

[quimrally]

This a preview movie for WRC Rally Portugal 2010, from Nuno Fontainhas, www.ralisasul.com (http://www.ralisasul.com)

It has the name "Welcome back - WRC Portugal", and it's fabulous.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTNLTzI1soY

must watch.

[fastboy]

Are the historic cars doing the stadium stage on Thursday night,if they are what time?
Also i have read different start times for the stadium stage for the main rally ranging fron 19.30 to 21.30.Can anyone confirm the exact start time?

[Francis44]

Photos from yestarday tests, many drivers tested.....

http://www.ralis.online.pt/ .

[RICARDO75]

Are the historic cars doing the stadium stage on Thursday night,if they are what time?
Also i have read different start times for the stadium stage for the main rally ranging fron 19.30 to 21.30.Can anyone confirm the exact start time?

Stadium stage will star at 19h35 and the historic cars will be there on thursday but, I think it´s before 19h35

[Sardalense]

17h40 - SS1 - Rally de Portugal Revival
19h35 - SS1 - Vodafone Rally de Portugal (WRC)

[jonas_mcrae]

Is Petters C4 the same as New Zealand or is it the other one he owns? looks like work has been done on the body work so it may be the same as in NZ...

[Sardalense]

Is Petters C4 the same as New Zealand or is it the other one he owns? looks like work has been done on the body work so it may be the same as in NZ...

Yes, it is the car that he crashed in New Zealand.

[Sardalense]

My photos from yesteday:

http://www.supermotores.net/sm/fotos.asp?id=161

[rbatista82]

Monday Test for Rally de Portugal 2010
http://www.supermotores.net/sm/fotos.asp?id=161

[Sardalense]

Monday Test for Rally de Portugal 2010
http://www.supermotores.net/sm/fotos.asp?id=161

Ahahahah I was quicker :p

[Rallytourist]

Can a Portugese fan confirm for me . It seems that the Car for Brynildsen isn't already arrived in Portugal ??

[teufel]

Some pictures from the Bozian test and atmosphere :)
http://duen.hu/fotoalbum/portugal_rally_2010

[eppel]

Can a Portugese fan confirm for me . It seems that the Car for Brynildsen isn't already arrived in Portugal ??

http://www.moss-avis.no/sport/brynildsen-foler-seg-lurt-av-sitt-eget-team-1.5317155

Yes, its true. Brynildsen is now in the same situation as Al Attiyah. Car and team hasen´t arrived yet, and the lack of spare parts is a big problem.

[Viking]

Can a Portugese fan confirm for me . It seems that the Car for Brynildsen isn't already arrived in Portugal ??

I`m not Portugese but.. No car and no team! had arrived yesterday.
Eyvind is a "tad" frustrated!

http://www.moss-avis.no/sport/brynildsen-foler-seg-lurt-av-sitt-eget-team-1.5317155

Gooogle translation

http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=no&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.moss-avis.no%2Fsport%2Fbrynildsen-foler-seg-lurt-av-sitt-eget-team-1.5317155&sl=no&tl=en

[Gard]

No ash cloud to blame this time Jack? what is happening?

[Mirek]

Jack doesn't work for RGRS any more.

[Rallytourist]

My friend in Portugal has confirmed that the team and car are arrived this morning at the servicepark . What a shame :mad: of the late arriving and the bad publicity .
I think RGRS has jumped to high with his project in the Swrc for Brynildsen and Al Attiah

[Francis44]

I haven't seen confirmation on Mads Otsberg car too, has someone already seen the car on service?!


My friend in Portugal has confirmed that the team and car are arrived this morning at the servicepark . What a shame :mad: of the late arriving and the bad publicity .
I think RGRS has jumped to high with his project in the Swrc for Brynildsen and Al Attiah

So a Go for Brynildsen?! That's cool he is one of those drivers that I am interested to see.

[Koppomsbo]

I haven't seen confirmation on Mads Otsberg car too, has someone already seen the car on service

http://www.madsostberg.no/index.php/blog

He is doing the recce at least

[tolis]

Does anyone know if the Thursday's SSS will be broadcasted on the Internet? Thanks in advance!

[Jafry]

Few photos before start (http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=716&fseason=2010) ;)

[MJW]

Regarding Eyvind - who owns the car, is it Brynildsen or is it rented from Rene Georges? I know they had a contract for RGMS to run the car but will it be OK for Eyvind to find another team to run a Skoda for him?

[Mirek]

The car is owned by René Georges. I think that all other Skoda teams are more expensive, so it might not be easy to switch...

[JFL]

It's RGMS car..
http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=no&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http://www.eyvindbrynildsen.no/cat/494.aspx/119&sl=auto&tl=en

[noel157]

Who is running Nasser's Fabia now? I assume he owns the car, no?

[tolis]

Who is running Nasser's Fabia now? I assume he owns the car, no?
Good question!

[Mirek]

Who is running Nasser's Fabia now? I assume he owns the car, no?

That Fabia is also owned by RGRS. In fact he used two different ones, not just one.

[noel157]

Thanks Mirek, if Nasser is starting in Portugal then what car and who will run him?

[Mirek]

He is there with Autotek and new Fiesta S2000.

[6789]

Shakedown should be on right now i think? Look forward to seeing some times come in :)

[GTA]

]Jack doesn't work for RGRS any more.

All True... i left the team 15 Mai...

Curently working With Ralliart Italy in WRC Portugal for Armindo..

Gr.
Jack.

[Xsara Fan]

Shakedown should be on right now i think? Look forward to seeing some times come in :)

http://www.acp-on-line.com/online10/pt/sk.html

[Sulland]

All True... i left the team 15 Mai...

Curently working With Ralliart Italy in WRC Portugal for Armindo..

Gr.
Jack.

Sorry to hear that Jack, I thought it was so good that a privat team could operate at this level.

But good luck in your new job !

Maybe back to Abarth in the future ?

[Xsara Fan]

Photos from shakedown: http://www.almrally.ru/foto/fotolist/?idgroup=6945

Ogier`s car has an interesting 'thing' on the roof.

[Motorsportfun]

Photos from shakedown: http://www.almrally.ru/foto/fotolist/?idgroup=6945

Ogier`s car has an interesting 'thing' on the roof.

Looks like a camera, maybe they're using the shakedown as venue for a commercial... :D

[N.O.T]

the footage from that camera should be awesome ....

[Langdale Forest]

the footage from that camera should be awesome ....


but it won;t help the aerodynamics....

[Xsara Fan]

but it won;t help the aerodynamics....

Who needs an aerodynamics during a shakedown? :)

[Langdale Forest]

Who needs an aerodynamics during a shakedown? :)

Do you think the camera will be on the roof tomorrow?
I will laugh at Ogeirs slow times if it is.

[Mirek]

If I can see right, Ogier has been fastest in shakedown...

Anyway this thing has hardly any important effect on aerodynamics.

[Hartusvuori]

Why is pickems for Portugal still open?

[Langdale Forest]

Why is pickems for Portugal still open?

Probably an error,but it does say they close on the 28th May, that is tomorrow morning.

[bluuford]

but it won;t help the aerodynamics....

Maybe it is additional reactive engine :-P Seeing his shakedown times :-P

[snellman]

shakedown times, anyone?

[Hartusvuori]

shakedown times, anyone?

http://www.acp-on-line.com/online10/pt/sk.html

[Rally Hokkaido]

Did Car 72 H. Gassner find a shortcut at the Shakedown?

[Mirek]

I guess that the time is wrong (there more of them wrong during shakedown).

I found some broadcast only for RTP 2. Directo means that it will be live on internet?

http://www.rtp.pt/tv/rtp2/includes/guia.php?s=1&title=RTP-2

[Ondra WRC]

Onboard Bernardo Sousa from shakedown here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKPpP4WafF0

[Hartusvuori]

Did Car 72 H. Gassner find a shortcut at the Shakedown?

Earlier there were similar times for Abbring as well, but later on they were corrected.

[jonas_mcrae]

]I guess that the time is wrong (there more of them wrong during shakedown).

I found some broadcast only for RTP 2. Directo means that it will be live on internet?

http://www.rtp.pt/tv/rtp2/includes/guia.php?s=1&title=RTP-2

yeah it means live, but not sure if on the internet or only on tv...

[jonas_mcrae]

]If I can see right, Ogier has been fastest in shakedown...

Anyway this thing has hardly any important effect on aerodynamics.

All the opposite! that thing is no camera is a jet engine! I knew those Citroen boys were up to something, has to be the French Rally Mafia behind this

[Jafry]

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2010/716/716_hirvonen__lehtinen_%28ford_focus_wrc%29_d5d70e 7e6a.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2010/716/716_loeb__elena_%28citroen_c4_wrc%29_892fea4c90.jp g

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2010/716/716_atmosfera_38617bc3d6.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2010/716/716_ketomaa__stenberg_%28ford_fiesta_s2000%29_e72d c7c0a7.jpg

More photos from shakedown HERE (http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=716&fseason=2010) ;)

[tolis]

]
I found some broadcast only for RTP 2. Directo means that it will be live on internet?

http://www.rtp.pt/tv/rtp2/includes/guia.php?s=1&title=RTP-2
I guess they may broadcast the stage in one of the channels on the right of the page ( http://tv1.rtp.pt/programas-rtp/index.php?p_id=26426&e_id=&c_id=8&dif=tv ), if you click at the ">" button. I am not sure though... Let's wait and see!!! :)

[fmcv]

I don´t know it it will be live in the net. but there will be some live coverage on TV here in Portugal

meanwhile, some shakedown pictures from one of my coleagues:

http://formularali.jalbum.net/Galeria%20Rally%20de%20Portugal%202101%20SHAKEDOWN/

[fmcv]

I think you will not be lucky but if it goes live on the net it will be probably here...
http://tv1.rtp.pt/multimedia/emissaoTV.php?tv=2

[fmcv]

Rally is on...

[HFAlex]

Let's start...

[Hartusvuori]

No WRR - or am I just impatient...?

EDIT: It says on the WRR page they start at 20:30, but perhaps they start when the big boys start.

[fmcv]

Well if TV goes live to the web it shoud begin NOW

[fmcv]

My mistake... In about 1 hour... Sorry!

[JFL]

they have started, but i guess it's the local boys or? The stage results is popping up on wrc.com

[HFAlex]

They start in reverse order this evening...

[fmcv]

New galery from shakedown:

http://formularali.jalbum.net/Galeria%20Rally%20de%20Portugal%202010%20SHAKEDOWN %202/

[tolis]

Ogier's onboard from the new camera: http://www.wrc.com/jsp/index.jsp?lnk=300&page=1&featureid=1608&desc=Portugal%202010:%20Ogier%20fastest%20at%20sha kedown :D

[Hartusvuori]

Okey - SWRC cars are now coming to SSS.

Funny view, btw, that roof-mounted onboard. It perhaps doesn't feel as fast as those cameras from the front, but for sure it gives a new perspective.

[Tom206wrc]

:cool:

[fmcv]

My friends.

Live web TV here:
http://www.tvtuga.com.pt/rtpmobile2.html

[Mirek]

Doesn't work here in CZ and in Belgium to my friend :(

[fmcv]

well, it certainly works here. Probably you are missing codecs...

[fmcv]

you will need microsoft silverlight

[Mirek]

I have it. Seems that there might be some restriction on country.

[Tom206wrc]

Burkart found a very nice shortcut :laugh:

[sp0+]

]I have it. Seems that there might be some restriction on country.

The same applies for Greece too.... :(

[pettersolberg29]

Good time for Villagra.

[Salist]

Mikko will starting from the 1st position tomorrow?

[Mirek]

No, starting list for tomorrow is here: http://wrc.com/jsp/index.jsp?lnk=40b&season=2010&rally_id=P

[Salist]

OK, thanks Mirek!

[Hartusvuori]

Good morni.... Good day!

This first leg should suit Loeb and Räikkönen. First stage starting at 9.30 local time, so they both have had a good sleep and refreshing morning to be ready for action. Myself, however, on this side of the keyboard, could have started earlier. (Okey, admittedly last nights SSS went a bit late.)

[N.O.T]

the stage starts in 8 minutes

[Langdale Forest]

good morning N.O.T

Kimmi kid should do well today....

[J.Lindstroem]

Its one hour left to SS2 right?

[bluuford]

Its one hour left to SS2 right?

Right!

[N.O.T]

damn....thought so...

[Leon]

the stage starts in 8 minutes

I think it starts in less than an hour

[Langdale Forest]

Its one hour left to SS2 right?


oh noooooooeeeeeeeee :(

[J.Lindstroem]

I am thrilled to see the S2000 cars. I really hope that PG can set the pace but most important for him; keep that car on the road!

[Red bull]

]He is there with Autotek and new Fiesta S2000.
will be intrested to see how al attiya perfoms in a fiesta compared to the skoda :s mokin:

[6789]

Talking about PG to drive a Stobart Focus on WRR

[fmcv]

PG is pointed a probable Mini driver next year...

[Hartusvuori]

Rev up - we are going live!

[Viking]

Good morning rallyfans, I`m hoping we get as good a rally here as in NZ :up:

[N.O.T]

the stage is on

[N.O.T]

Road position handicap + long stages on day 2 = Tactics

[Hartusvuori]

What you think - will Latvala drive absolute 100% or perhaps 95% keeping in mind what happened last year? Cautious start wouldn't hurt, like he did in NZ. What we need to see is Hirvonen going for the throat.

[N.O.T]

Ogier flies...but everyone seem to lose on split 2 maybe too much hanging dust

[Langdale Forest]

3 minute gaps because of dust...

[Hartusvuori]

Latvala is loosing too much. To quote Loeb: "We'll see".

[Rallyper]

Ogier might well be the biggest coming man at the moment, but I must say his car is paying him tribute as well.

He wouldn´t be on that pace driving a Focus. Sorry to say that but it´s a fact.

[Hartusvuori]

Petter's quite off the pace at SS2 as well. Hirvonen -okeyish.

[Xsara Fan]

SS1 photos here: http://www.almrally.ru/foto/fotolist/?idgroup=6945

[N.O.T]

Ogier might well be the biggest coming man at the moment, but I must say his car is paying him tribute as well.

He wouldn´t be on that pace driving a Focus. Sorry to say that but it´s a fact.

well comparing his times with the other citroen drivers shows that the skill is there..

[N.O.T]

good splits by sordo as well...

[Mirek]

Ogier might well be the biggest coming man at the moment, but I must say his car is paying him tribute as well.

This season he does very important job for Citroën as he is able to win first leg and sweep road for Loeb in next day. Loeb saves a lot of time which he would have to loose to avoid starting first.

Juho in Barwa colours?
http://www.almrally.ru/imageModul/foto/6945/7002.jpg

[N.O.T]

very nice 1st split by raikonen....

[ridder]

After Jordan the tactical games have moved from last stage on friday to the whole day, so it's almost impossible to tell anything.

To give some examples
Solberg SS 2 in Turkey
Ogier SS 7 and 8 in NZ

[Langdale Forest]

Matthew Wilson should drive before the WRC cars in a streetsweeper, it would suit his driving style and solve the problem of road positionings....

[N.O.T]

raikonen very nice 2nd split....

[Langdale Forest]

raikonen very nice 2nd split....

:rolleyes:

The human race speciment that is Ken Blok has started....

[Viking]

I have been a defender of that Henning has earnt his place in wrc, but if he cant get better stagetimes than this he might as well go to rallycross :down:

[N.O.T]

and raikonen continues to impress...Block did something wrong on split 2.

[6789]

Matthew Wilson should drive before the WRC cars in a streetsweeper, it would suit his driving style and solve the problem of road positionings....
Good idea :) Sordo wins SS2

[Langdale Forest]

and raikonen continues to impress...

impess would be the wrong word....

[Hartusvuori]

and raikonen continues to impress...Block did something wrong on split 2.


impess would be the wrong word....

You've got to put him into the right context. In his own class against Villagra, Block et all Räikkönen dominates!

[N.O.T]

seems that the battle of titans between wilson and raikonen is going to be on one more time....

[Langdale Forest]

SS3 has started...

[N.O.T]

ss03 is on Loeb through 1st split.

[N.O.T]

Bock spun...thus the time loss on ss02

[Hartusvuori]

It can't be to Hänninen's advantage that there will be more than 20 cars between him and PGA and Ketomaa. I don't know if you have ever listened to The Birthday Party, but to rephrase them: "Ruts in paradise!"

[Iskald]

I have been a defender of that Henning has earnt his place in wrc, but if he cant get better stagetimes than this he might as well go to rallycross :down:

Totally agree. 12 seconds behind Mads Østberg in the much unloved S14. (Btw. quite impressive start of the rally from young Mads!)

[miksu]

Ketomaa faster than PGA :) good stuff!

[6789]

Ketomaa faster than PGA :) good stuff!
He is a great driver!!

Ogier 5 seconds faster than Loeb at split two in SS3

[Hartusvuori]

Ketomaa faster than PGA :) good stuff!

If PGA would be on Focus WRC, it'd be the other way around.

[N.O.T]

ketomaa faster by andresson on split 2 and both faster than kimi so far...LOL

[6789]

ketomaa faster by andresson on split 2 and both faster than kimi so far...LOL
Go Kimi lol

[Langdale Forest]

If PGA would be on Focus WRC, it'd be the other way around.

It's just a shame that Matthew Wilslow is wasting a Ford drive, PG would be a better driver.

[PJRevs]

Loeb met motorbike at SS2!

[Mirek]

PG should drive Focus WRC of Stobart in Bulgaria according to rallye-magazin.de.

[COD]

It's just a shame that Matthew Wilslow is wasting a Ford drive, PG would be a better driver.

If you look at the results this year, wouldn't Ketomaa be even better choise?

[6789]

If you look at the results this year, wouldn't Ketomaa be even better choise?
Put them both in WRC :D

[6789]

Ogier is flying!! 10 secs up on Loeb in SS3

[Rallyper]

If you look at the results this year, wouldn't Ketomaa be even better choise?
If so Ogier would be the best choice... :p

[N.O.T]

raikonen 1:11 mins behind after 2 stages and 30 seconds behind the future champion wilson...finns rejoice and forget about ketomaa...he doesn;t even post slow motion videos to his site.

[Hartusvuori]

If so Ogier would be the best choice... :p

Last time I checked Ogier drove a WRC car.

[Wim_Impreza]

If you look at the results this year, wouldn't Ketomaa be even better choise?

Indeed. Ketomaa is in my opinion a better driver too and he doesn't crash that much as Andersson.

[Viking]

Brynildsen retired??

[Langdale Forest]

SS4 started.

[Mirek]

Juho fastest in SS2 among S2000 :)

[N.O.T]

Al attyah fastest in the swrc.....lol

[Hartusvuori]

]Juho fastest in SS2 among S2000 :)
2 sec off Ketomaa's time. Nothing to worry at the moment, then.

[Mirek]

2 sec off Ketomaa's time. Nothing to worry at the moment, then.

Both are Finns, so I think that everything is ok with You, isn't it? ;)


Brynildsen retired??

Yes, he is on superally :(

[Rallyper]

Last time I checked Ogier drove a WRC car.
Yeah, I know but not a Ford if I remember it right... ;)

[Rallyper]

Brynildsen retired??

Car was running on two/three cylinders in to second stage. :(

[wwbroe]

What happened with Juho Hanninen on stage 3, i don't see him in overall results anymore? :confused: :( :confused:

[Mirek]

He is still on stage. He was given biiiig number... expect him after Dennis Kuipers.

[jonkka]

Block?

[blissard]

Petter had a spin or something? Suddenly lost 8-9 secs.

[Sulland]

Car was running on two/three cylinders in to second stage. :(

So that was it for him, lets see if it also was it for RGRS ?

Hopefully Brynildsen has not paid the whole year to the team, so he can continue in SWRC in another car.

[Mirek]

Block?

Went off.


Petter had a spin or something? Suddenly lost 8-9 secs.

Overshot in a junction.

[N.O.T]

the top 4 in swrc within 11 seconds of each other...

[Bobcat]

Block?
...making a mistake on SS2 and then going off the road on SS4. Following crews reported that Block's car is unable to get back on, but the crew are unhurt.

[jonkka]

then going off the road on SS4.

Thanks for the info.

[RS]

If you look at the results this year, wouldn't Ketomaa be even better choise?

Try to forget the nationalities a bit for a moment (as so many on here fail to do) and explain how you have come up with that theory?

They're both good drivers for sure, and Ketomaa has had several mechanical problems this year that weren't his fault but PG was really in a class of his own in the other 2 rallies he started in terms of speed so far...

[Hartusvuori]

Hänninen set the fastest time for S2000s on SS4 - being faster than Räikkönen as well.

[Hartusvuori]

SS5 is live.

[jonkka]

Ogi seems to want to learn the art of sweeping. Good experience for the future.

[Tomi]

Ketomaa faster than PGA :) good stuff!

a surprise really, but a good one, the future looks good for him now. :)

[ridder]

a surprise really, but a good one, the future looks good for him now. :)

You mean it's good that he's 3rd among S2000 cars beating the 4th guy?

[Tomi]

You mean it's good that he's 3rd among S2000 cars beating the 4th guy?

Not really, when next season start you will understand what i mean.

[Mise]

Has Hänninen retired? No time for him from ss5.

[Hartusvuori]

Has Hänninen retired? No time for him from ss5.

He started with a big number coming tens of minutes later than other S2000 crews. Time should be there soon, if no problems.

[Mirek]

He was again fastest by nice margin, don't worry ;)