2010 IRC Rally Scotland

[RS]

Skoda have confirmed Hanninen: http://www.rallye-info.com/article.asp?stid=8997

The Clerk of the Course has said that the number of S2000 entries has reached double figures, which is an improvement on last year already.

[tolis]

Also Daniel Barry will take part with his Evo IX.

[AndyRAC]

Skoda have confirmed Hanninen: http://www.rallye-info.com/article.asp?stid=8997

The Clerk of the Course has said that the number of S2000 entries has reached double figures, which is an improvement on last year already.

There were only about 4-5 last year, so yes, it’s a big improvement. A lot of the other European rounds are also National events, and attract the national Championship drivers – which adds to the entry. So last week in Sanremo there were about 25-30 20 S2000 cars, unfortunately, we only have 1 S2000 in the BRC, so it wouldn’t make much difference even if it was part of the BRC.

[Mirek]

Meeke, Hänninen, Wilks and Neuville are sure on the list

[noel157]

I'm sure Wilks was happy about his sponsor helping Hanninen to enter.......

I presume one of the S2K cars will be Breen in his Fiesta.

[alleskids]

Mathew Wilson would love to start, and gain from his experience of last year as 0 car, but he can't get a car ready so soon after Rally Catalunya. But the Fiesta model will still be represented with Andreas Mikkelsen entered in his M-Sport-run example. Meanwhile Scottish driver Dave Weston Jr, who normally rallies a Subaru Impreza, has been linked to a run in Henning Solberg’s Fiesta S2000.

Juha Haninen - Skoda Fabia
Guy Wilks - Skoda Fabia
Kris Meeke - Peugeot 207
Thierry Neuville - Peugeot 207
Andreas Mikkelsen - Ford Fiesta
? Breen - Ford Fiesta
Dave Weston - Ford Fiesta ??
Alister McRae - Proton Satria
Keith Cronin - Proton Satria
Daniel Barry - Mitsubishi Lancer
Tom Cave - Proton Satria

[anto-t]

Last year I think I got maps of the stages on google maps anyone have this years stages on google maps?

[Sulland]

When is the entry closing on this one ?
24 competitors total by now:
http://www.msaevents.co.uk/ros_competitions.php

[RICARDO75]

Entry list
http://www.msaevents.co.uk/2010_ROS_International_Entry_List_FINAL.pdf
http://www.msaevents.co.uk/2010_ROS_National_B_Entry_List_FINAL.pdf

[bluuford]

What is the difference between national and international? Do the national crews drive all the stages as well?

[wwbroe]

Entry list
http://www.msaevents.co.uk/2010_ROS_International_Entry_List_FINAL.pdf
http://www.msaevents.co.uk/2010_ROS_National_B_Entry_List_FINAL.pdf

Unfortunally another poor entrylist for Rally Scotland. I visited the event last year and it is very nice rally, so pitty the enttry is rather poor. The evnet certainly deserves a better entry. :(

[AndyRAC]

Unfortunately another poor entrylist for Rally Scotland. I visited the event last year and it is very nice rally, so pity the entry is rather poor. The event certainly deserves a better entry. :(

I do wonder whether instead of instigating a new event they should have used a current event, e;g the McRae Stages, gone to 2 days and guaranteed a better entry, by being part of the Scottish Championship.

[wwbroe]

I do wonder whether instead of instigating a new event they should have used a current event, e;g the McRae Stages, gone to 2 days and guaranteed a better entry, by being part of the Scottish Championship.

Maybe you are right about that one, should certainly give a far better entry. ;)

[J4MIE]

What is the difference between national and international? Do the national crews drive all the stages as well?

National crews only do the first loop of the last day, following on from the first pass by the Internationals, though with the change to the stages that day I don't know if this affects it, or if they are given a refund of the entry fee or something. It's a national rally so drivers don't need to have an international license and cars do not have to be homologated (and less strict safety requirements, ie no HANS as this is not compulsary in the UK). They are not allowed to do a recce but are given pre-prepared route notes.

[J4MIE]

I do wonder whether instead of instigating a new event they should have used a current event, e;g the McRae Stages, gone to 2 days and guaranteed a better entry, by being part of the Scottish Championship.

The problem with that, is that the Scottish Championship is not run to FIA regulations and so a lot of local people would not be able to enter without spending a significant amount of money upgrading their cars to meet the requirements - mainly HANS, seats, harnesses, etc, but also the cars have to be homologated. I think this is a big reason why more national drivers haven't entered, prior to last year's event I had heard that it would be around £6k to get everything up to scratch :s

The other issue is of course available space for servicing etc which is limited as it is. It is a shame so few crews have entered but being so close to the end of the year and with the IRC allowing dropped scores there is always the risk of there not being a championship to still fight for, if it was closer I'm sure there would be a couple of others. The stages used are all really nice and very scenic, and very difficult to drive, especially if it is wet. I just hope that Drummond Hill is not too rough having been used just two weeks ago. I will be there whatever!!

[bluuford]

Thanks for the information!

Siim Plangi is doing Saaremaa rally this weekend. And I think he is using same car in Scotland :-) Nice logistical task for him. Rally ends on Saturday evening and he can leave the Saaremaa Island on Sunday morning. Kruuda is also doing Saaremaa rally but he is using different car in Scotland.

Hopefully the car stays on the road and lasts:-) We have so tight competition in 2WD category in Estonia that usually top three is in 10 seconds by the end of the rally. By the way, Plangi won the last rally in 2WD and second place was only 0.5 sec behind :-)

[jbmarcus21]

GOOGLE EARTH MAP & PROGRAM
http://planetemarcus.free.fr/scotlandirc10.htm

[bluuford]

Weather
It looks to be very uncharacteristic.

Currently it looks highly likely that the weather in Scotland will be nice and the possibility of rain is not very high. But the possibility of fog is very high.

Good news is also that Plangi won 2WD in Saaremaa rally and his car is still in one piece :-) If he stays on the road and there is no rain, then he might finish in top 10 (Overall).

[Tom206wrc]

Anyway, go Meeke gooooo !!! :bounce:

His sucessfull outing in Italy last week-end(rally Costa Smeralda)may have been usefull as training for Scotland this coming week-end :D

[Pinto]

Danny Barry is to run DMACK tyers on this event on their Irc debut

[cut the b.s.]

Its cruel for the organisers the lack of interest this event has generated, I hope it survives another year as it seems a decent event.

ANyone know what Craig breen didnt enter? I'd have thought after a season in the Fiesta he would be ready to try his hand against similar cars by now? He'd have had a good chance of a top5 finish

[noel157]

Kronos Scotland test with Meeke, Neuville and Cetinkaya:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPOR17rmB1M

[noel157]

Its cruel for the organisers the lack of interest this event has generated, I hope it survives another year as it seems a decent event.

ANyone know what Craig breen didnt enter? I'd have thought after a season in the Fiesta he would be ready to try his hand against similar cars by now? He'd have had a good chance of a top5 finish

I would've thought too that Breen would enter.

[Sulland]

Are they doing shakedown today, and will the times be published anywhere ?

[Pinto]

Craig is doing Rally GB thats the reason better rally and alot more competiton to gauge your self against.thats the simple reason for ye.

[bluuford]

Are they doing shakedown today, and will the times be published anywhere ?

7. Shakedown
There will be no Shakedown at the RACMSA Rally of Scotland.
Exclusive private testing can be arranged during the rally week through the event organisers.
Please contact: [email:tow6hw8v]rallyoffice@rallyofscotland.com[/email:tow6hw8v] or +44 (0)1753 765100.

[J4MIE]

Yes there is no shakedown here but I hear there were a few teams testing earlier this week. I am just on my way to the airport now so will be able to see what's what. Should be dry for the whole event, maybe even dusty as I don't think it's rained recently (maybe a light shower earlier today if any). It's meant to be cold on Saturday night but I'd say no serious ice to worry about.

Now that I have interweb on my phone I may be able to post some photos up during the event :)

[J4MIE]

Yes there is no shakedown here but I hear there were a few teams testing earlier this week. I am just on my way to the airport now so will be able to see what's what. Should be dry for the whole event, maybe even dusty as I don't think it's rained recently (maybe a light shower earlier today if any). It's meant to be cold on Saturday night but I'd say no serious ice to worry about.

Now that I have interweb on my phone I may be able to post some photos up during the event :)

[vino_93]

Will McCormack start the rally ? he is on the entry list of the Rallye d'Antibes :confused:

[noel157]

Will McCormack start the rally ? he is on the entry list of the Rallye d'Antibes :confused:

Vino, he's changed his plans, Citroen Sport fitted the latest spec drive shafts earlier this week (he's had a few breakages) and he's now in Antibes in his C2.

[pucky54]

Where did the times come from? Hänninen fastest, Oliveira second on SS1 They appeared on live timing, now they are gone again.
But I guess the event hasn't started yet.

[noel157]

Times were on, then disappeared. Oliviera hasn't even started yet, weird.

[noel157]

If positions stay much as they are, Hanninen and Meeke will be happy to follow Wilk's tyre tracks tomorrow.

[bluuford]

Tomorrow the start list is the same as today. Hänninen first.

[noel157]

Tomorrow the start list is the same as today. Hänninen first.

Thanks B, presumed they started as per current results.

[vino_93]

Vino, he's changed his plans, Citroen Sport fitted the latest spec drive shafts earlier this week (he's had a few breakages) and he's now in Antibes in his C2.
thank you :p

[J4MIE]

Hanninen went wide onto the grass on the first proper bend right in front of all the spectators and lost a few seconds I'd guess. Wilks looked really nice and smooth and great sounding car, much better than Meeke's 207!

Here's a few pics:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs838.snc4/69867_10150288232455612_529115611_15460841_648552_ n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs797.snc4/67767_10150288232545612_529115611_15460844_6862349 _n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs446.ash2/71981_10150288232605612_529115611_15460847_5899373 _n.jpg

[J4MIE]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs092.ash2/37918_10150288233395612_529115611_15460855_3913076 _n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs186.ash2/44951_10150288234045612_529115611_15460860_4624539 _n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs765.snc4/66566_10150288234245612_529115611_15460863_7561068 _n.jpg

[J4MIE]

First proper stage done with, mcrae stopped for a few seconds but has lost 11 minutes, hanninen very wide, first few cars started in the dark so not so good, meeke now leads. Heading to ss4 now...

[Mirek]

Did You catch what was Alister's problem? Broken throttle cable?

[wwbroe]

Juho reported big crisis in one of first corners, i guess that is also part of reason why he is far in times. He also didn't do this rally last year wich is also big disadvantage.

[wwbroe]

Does Meeke start in front of Hanninen? Because i see a time for Chris on stage 4, but not for Juho? :confused:

Edit: he is there, and makes best time, so no problem.

[wwbroe]

Apparently Wilks had a small off in this stage, and looses some time. Nothing wron,g with the car tough. ;)

[wwbroe]

Next stage, "Errochty", will be live on Eurosport at 11h10 CET. ;)

[saxter]

Please fast a link for live streaming!!!!!!!!

[Sulland]

I am so impressed by the Eurosport coverage in IRC. North One/Motors TV - watch and Learn and go out and do the same !

[JHvP]

Please fast a link for live streaming!!!!!!!!

http://www.firstrow.net/watch/32233/1/watch-irc-rally-scotland-.html

[saxter]

http://www.firstrow.net/watch/32233/1/watch-irc-rally-scotland-.html

thanks!!!!!

[wwbroe]

Great work by Eurosport, love the images. Mistake by Meeke shortly after start where he gets puncture, loosing a minute compared to Juho. Wilks i the lead now, what a great rally again.

[wwbroe]

Both Alistair McRae and Dave Weston Jr are standing still on the stage. :(

[Sulland]

What happened to McRae, engine ?


Mikkelsen said on Norwegian Eurosport via mobilephone that the new Hankooks with softer sidewalls worked much better, and that they are almost on BFG level !

[Wim_Impreza]

McRae had alternator problems.

[Sulland]

McRae had alternator problems.

It seems to be a lot of alternator problems for some cars, what is so hard about getting a simple thing as an alternator to work for an entire rally ?

[wwbroe]

Also lot of puncture's allready. In the case of Meeke it is no surprise, if you saw how he was cutting and also taking lot's of risks. Also Wilks was very lucky to "survive" his off on previous stage, he hit a rock with left front and was lucky to get away with it. It will be difficult for Chris now, being 38 sec behind the rallyleader Wilks.

[Mirek]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs831.snc4/69180_10150291615940424_423390605423_15064031_1778 809_n.jpg

[J4MIE]

Here are some pics from the three stages this morning, on way to service just now ;) Should be doing all three this afternoon too :D

SS3
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs763.snc4/66376_10150288592405612_529115611_15466840_1423735 _n.jpg

Meeke slightly close on SS4....
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs382.ash2/66058_10150288593385612_529115611_15466877_7375628 _n.jpg

Wilks also close.... he went off just after these hairpins.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs783.snc4/66296_10150288593885612_529115611_15466896_3908210 _n.jpg

[J4MIE]

Mikkelsen
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs820.snc4/68063_10150288594085612_529115611_15466897_7939674 _n.jpg

Meeke with puncture
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs371.ash2/64943_10150288595015612_529115611_15466917_8016295 _n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs395.ash2/67347_10150288595560612_529115611_15466921_4333138 _n.jpg

[J4MIE]

Sorry for poor quality photos but I am doing it through my phone in car on way to service and can't see the screen as it is too sunny :cool:

[wwbroe]

Great work Jamie, good to have somebody on place to give us some info and pictures. :)

[pettersolberg29]

I'm excited about Mikkelsen at the moment - not only good stage times, but also consistency - he's the only one of the top boys to have no real errors. I hope he can get a podium here for his fans.

[noel157]

Sorry for poor quality photos but I am doing it through my phone in car on way to service and can't see the screen as it is too sunny :cool:

Good on yer Jamie, thanks.

[pettersolberg29]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs820.snc4/68063_10150288594085612_529115611_15466897_7939674 _n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs395.ash2/67347_10150288595560612_529115611_15466921_4333138 _n.jpg

Weather and scenery looks brilliant. Wish I was there...

[J4MIE]

I am getting sunburnt :( Quick splash n dash to Craigvinean...

I heard that the helicopter issue was down to paperwork for carrying tv equipment...... d'oh!

[J4MIE]

I am getting sunburnt :( Quick splash n dash to Craigvinean...

I heard that the helicopter issue was down to paperwork for carrying tv equipment...... d'oh!

[rallyfiend]

I am getting sunburnt :( Quick splash n dash to Craigvinean...

I heard that the helicopter issue was down to paperwork for carrying tv equipment...... d'oh!

What problems? Was it not able to fly for the TV coverage?

[Mirek]

Wilks broken propshaft...

[Simmi]

I am getting sunburnt :( Quick splash n dash to Craigvinean...

I heard that the helicopter issue was down to paperwork for carrying tv equipment...... d'oh!

Eurosport are a joke. The commentators complain about a lack of entries and them foregoing all the exposure live TV would bring them. What exactly is airing an hour of on-board footage doing for sponsors? Sweet F all. At least the helicopter will be up later when its all but dark. Idiots.


Enjoy the rest of the event Jamie mate.

[pettersolberg29]

Wilks retired for the day

[J4MIE]

I haven't heard a helicopter but on another forum it says it is taking video but only for highlights, not showing live. Following Boland to Drummond Hill now, should be just about in time...

[noel157]

So, by my reckoning we only have 15 crews left in the rally and we're just over half way, no?
Maybe some Superally tomorrow.

[Simmi]

Yeah they said it was a link up problem or something for the live feed.

"The weather is too perfect for us to bring you live shots from the helicopter today."

I'm sure the shots they got from it are excellent but at least people will be able to watch them between midnight and one in the morning.

[noel157]

Wilks damage picture and Meeke had a puncture on SS5:

http://blog.krismeeke.com/2010/10/ss5-11/

[Mirek]

Kris lost brakes completely :(

[AndyRAC]

Meeke's lost 57sec with a brake problem......he's had no luck at all this year!!
I wonder if anybody will be left running tomorrow, shame for the organisers.

[Sulland]

Meeke's lost 57sec with a brake problem......he's had no luck at all this year!!
I wonder if anybody will be left running tomorrow, shame for the organisers.

Annus horribilis for Meeke, not easy being the defending Champ. Better luck next year i WRC !

[wwbroe]

Bad luck indeed for Meeke, Hanninen now in the lead, but not too much in front of Mikkelsen who is doing great rally sofar. Nice third place for Thierry Neuville for his first time in Scotland.
Pitty for organisers of this great rally that there is so little competitors left.

[chris16valve]

keith cronin gone aswell/bad rally for keith

[Barreis]

Proton is kinda trash this year..

[noel157]

Is Eurosport still showing a wet day in Normandy? Thought broadcast started at 4.20?

Edit - race finished, time for Scotland.

[noel157]

Anybody got another Eurosport feed please? Just lost the one I was watching.

[wwbroe]

First besttime ever in IRC for Hankook tyres? :eek:

[pettersolberg29]

Stage win for Mikkelsen!

[Sulland]

How badly does Hanninen want to win this, or is it more important to get to the finish on the podium ?

11,1 could be possible for Mikkelsen tomorrow !

14 cars left, feel sorry for the Scots arranging this nice rally, that more cars should drive next year.


Someone, please give the beauty a driving course, maybe she should ask Mouton - she still has the speed !

[Mirek]

Juho doesn't need any points. He just wanted to have a battle with Kris on British soil. So victory is the main goal ;)

Euan Thorburn is doing very well by the way.

[wwbroe]

Mikkelsen is saying that new developed Hankook tyres are really very good. He says they are as good as BF Goodrich and he is proving that with this stagewin. Let's see what he can do tomorrow.

[dimviii]

Mikkelsen is saying that new developed Hankook tyres are really very good. He says they are as good as BF Goodrich and he is proving that with this stagewin. Let's see what he can do tomorrow.
he has to say all these as they pay him a whole year.Suddenly without competition in this rally and Hanninen in cruising mode,hankooks became equal :dozey:

[Mirek]

Juho's big moment from SS3 was on Eurosport footage (it was just infront of static camera). Quite spectacular one.

[Allyc85]

Amazing time from Meeke on the last stage considering he had so little brakes, but its unreal how much bad luck hes had this year!

Got to say though I feel for the spectators that have made the jorney up with so few cars in the rally. Surely part of it must be down to Rally Gb being only a month away and it would be better for rally Scotland to be in the spring/summer time?

[Sulland]

Mikkelsen quote in IRCseries.com:
Mikkelsen fired a warning shot by guiding his M-Sport Fiesta around in 9m55.5s, fastest of all and 0.9s quicker than Hänninen's Škoda.

"That was very good, I had a good rhythm through the stage," said Mikkelsen. "I'm really happy with the way our development has gone. If they want me to go for the win then I'll try but otherwise I'll go for the podium."

[pettersolberg29]

With what is regarded by the majority as worse tyres and a worse car, and with such little experience compared to Hanninen, I think these times really show how good Mikkelsen can become. I'm very excited about his future.

[Wim_Impreza]

Is Eurosport still showing a wet day in Normandy? Thought broadcast started at 4.20?

Edit - race finished, time for Scotland.

That race wasn't in Normandy, but in Lombardia (Italy) and it was by far much better than this rally. The finish there was in Como, where the last rally of the CIR 2010 is later this month.

[J4MIE]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs827.snc4/68794_10150288877305612_529115611_15472223_1758688 _n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs811.snc4/69118_10150288878310612_529115611_15472252_3300803 _n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs774.snc4/67478_10150288878580612_529115611_15472260_2728161 _n.jpg

[bluuford]

A few comments about the broadcast in Eurosport. It was fine to watch but a few things were a bit irritating. Picture from Juhos onboard in first stage and same about Wilks. It was so dark that only the sky was visible :-) Many times it sounded like commentators were a bit ahead of the picture;-) And the most irritating was the fact that helicopter was visible quite often but unfortunately no picture from there. I really liked the final camera location just after the watersplash and just in front of a quick right hander :-)

Anybody knows the link to the results of national event?

[J4MIE]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs892.snc4/72523_10150288878740612_529115611_15472266_1062994 _n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs308.snc4/40720_10150288878890612_529115611_15472272_8359799 _n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs757.snc4/65696_10150288878950612_529115611_15472274_262883_ n.jpg

Eight out of eight stages so far..... aiming for all tomorrow as well though depends what the access is like.

[noel157]

That race wasn't in Normandy, but in Lombardia (Italy) and it was by far much better than this rally. The finish there was in Como, where the last rally of the CIR 2010 is later this month.

It was indeed in Lombardy, my mistake. And yes, it was good. Gilbert did well to hold of Scarponi.

[Mirek]

Unfortunately cyclists are not used to do handbrake turns in hairpins :D

[Barreis]

From Eurosport live coverage roads look great-so fast..

[noel157]

From Eurosport live coverage roads look great-so fast..

Lombardy or Scotland?

[Barreis]

Scotland.. :D

[J4MIE]

As far as I can see from tomorrow's start list, 21 cars will start, with top 10 in reverse. David Bogie first on road.

[RS]

With what is regarded by the majority as worse tyres and a worse car, and with such little experience compared to Hanninen, I think these times really show how good Mikkelsen can become. I'm very excited about his future.

Tyres, probably... but I think the Fiesta is probably at least as fast on gravel as the Fabia. Andreas has been around a few years already so I think you exaggerate a little about his lack of experience but he has been very impressive here in Scotland. First time he has been truly impressive in IRC this year IMO, although a lot of that may have been down to the tyres previously.

[RS]

Got to say though I feel for the spectators that have made the jorney up with so few cars in the rally. Surely part of it must be down to Rally Gb being only a month away and it would be better for rally Scotland to be in the spring/summer time?

I agree, spring time would be good. Championship wouldn't be over then either.

[J4MIE]

Spring would also mean t's not so cold getting up in the morning! ;)

[J4MIE]

Spring would also mean t's not so cold getting up in the morning! ;)

[J4MIE]

Stage started, first few cars past, awaiting wilks, i can hear him about a mile away :)

[J4MIE]

Stage started, first few cars past, awaiting wilks, i can hear him about a mile away :)

[J4MIE]

Neuville puncture on left rear but he's still trying hard...

[MarekP]

Cronin stopped. Again :(

[Sulland]

Will Mikkelsen give it a go today or will he settle for second place ?

Any bets ?

[gregwrc]

Will Mikkelsen give it a go today or will he settle for second place ?

Any bets ?


I am sure that mikkelsen goes for the second place.Just travels to the finish.the result is very good for him!!!!

[Ondra WRC]

Will Mikkelsen give it a go today or will he settle for second place ?
Maybe yes, but Juho is just faster.

Second place for Mikkelsen will best place in events from IRC?

[noel157]

Maybe yes, but Juho is just faster.
Second place for Mikkelsen will best place in events from IRC?

+1.

[tolis]

For those that don't have Eurosport: http://www.garthytv.com/ (low quality though). Enjoy!!!

[dimviii]

For those that don't have Eurosport: http://www.garthytv.com/ (low quality though). Enjoy!!!

Τhanks Tolis!

[Ondra WRC]

What happened Cronin? :confused:

[noel157]

For those that don't have Eurosport: http://www.garthytv.com/ (low quality though). Enjoy!!!

Many thanks.

[noel157]

No chopper and no Meeke in-car. Looks a great stage. Good pictures.

[noel157]

Neuville rolls 200 mtrs from flying finish. Out.

[Walach]

The stage was really nice. Pure rallying, for me... ;)

[Sulland]

The chopper was there, we saw it from the cars, but no live feed.

Nice stage, and very narrow in places, and a few nasty bridges...

What happened to cave, puncture or technical ?

[noel157]

Neuville roll:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4ItY-TiyQw

[Mirek]

Cronin broke suspension. He hit a stone inside the corner and wishbone broke.

[J4MIE]

The chopper was there, we saw it from the cars, but no live feed.

Nice stage, and very narrow in places, and a few nasty bridges...

What happened to cave, puncture or technical ?

It looked like suspension, wheel was wobbling about, and puncture, he lost 10 mins at stage and just got passed by mcrae. Just waiting for ss11 to start, slight drizzle.

[J4MIE]

Ok cave just passed as normal so must have just been a puncture. Wilks very quick but maybe a bitt too much sideways...

[J4MIE]

Mikkelsen must surely settle for second now.

[noel157]

Tolis11's link is up: http://www.garthytv.com/

[Sulland]

Very nice pictures on Eurosport HD, Scotland is a beautiful country, at least this part !

Scotlands IRC round, with the nice scenery and stages need to get either the final or an earlier round so they get a full field !

[rallyfiend]

Interesting how Eurosport don't include the Hankook logo in their graphics for Mikklesen.

Clearly Hankook haven't been happy to write a cheque to Eurosport.....

[noel157]

If anybody is watching online say thanks to the guy hosting it. He's doing the highlights too.

[AndyRAC]

Fantastic pictures - a great event, super quick stages. Let's hope next year the entry is a lot better.
Damn, another puncture for Meeke.......no luck at all this year.

[pettersolberg29]

How unlucky is Meeke?!

[Rally Hokkaido]

If anybody is watching online say thanks to the guy hosting it. He's doing the highlights too.
i second that and have already sent my thanks!

[RS]

Some nice times for Wilks today. Eurosport commentators said he was driving the best spec customer car now. Was he still with Skoda Italy in Scotland or was it a works car?

Some of the times Proton set weren't too bad when they were running but they really need to work on that reliability!

Feel sorry for Meeke, last stage really sums up his year. Thanks for being a star in IRC Kris and beter luck next year in WRC!

[noel157]

Summary of his stage end interview:

Crap rally for us
Crap car this year
Crap season.

It'll be a shame he won't be in IRC next year but will be great once Mini get going in WRC.

[br21]

Some nice times for Wilks today. Eurosport commentators said he was driving the best spec customer car now. Was he still with Skoda Italy in Scotland or was it a works car?

Provisional german plates on car so I think Skoda Italia...

[Barreis]

Nice live show.. :)

[bluuford]

Good news is also that Plangi won 2WD in Saaremaa rally and his car is still in one piece :-) If he stays on the road and there is no rain, then he might finish in top 10 (Overall).

I was so wrong :-) I didn't expect rain for Sunday and I didn't expect Plangi to finish 5th in IRC :-) Great effort with his little car!
Well I didn't expect that there are only 10 finishers and 20% of the them are Estonians :-P

Congratulations to Hanninen, Mikkelsen and Meek as well to finally finish on podium!

[Sulland]

In the end Hankkok showed that they have produced a tire that are equal to the top producers, and that is not bad in a small year !

Mikkelsen is quick enough, the Fiesta is quick enough, and now they have a quick enough gravel tire - the team are fighting in the top.

Congrats on a well deserved 2nd place !

[Mirek]

Points, 2WD and stage wins updated: http://www.autosport.cz/souteze/bodovani.php?id=44

Jezdci = Drivers
Značky = Manufacturers
RZ = SS

[Luis Pacheco]

The scottish landscape very similar with the azorean.

Bad luck no heli pictures this time.

[Mirek]

Nice place from SS6. Juho's stile is amazing :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ayRGvdWeXY

[Barreis]

Really nice stages..

[br21]

In the end Hankkok showed that they have produced a tire that are equal to the top producers, and that is not bad in a small year !

Mikkelsen is quick enough, the Fiesta is quick enough, and now they have a quick enough gravel tire - the team are fighting in the top.

Congrats on a well deserved 2nd place !

They have started with gravel tire with very, very hard sidewall. It was very reliable, we run whole season without any punctures but it has negative influence on handling/traction. So now they make sidewalls little softer and the difference is clearly visible in times.

[yodasarmpit]

Some shots I took today at the Loch Ard stages.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5089521507_ccc1f18edc.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5090119688_8c75556453.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/5089520071_def1220857.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5090118300_987636548e.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/5089519363_13415e95f7.jpg

[Mirek]

When we watch so small number of entries I'd like to ask if some of You Scottish knows why Rally of Scotland and McRae Stages are held separately in just two weeks on same stages?

[noel157]

Peugeot UK videos:

Day 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fF2mmlvAkeA

Day 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7wV26uSl9g

And footage from CPL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBOhGtKh7QQ

[AndyRAC]

When we watch so small number of entries I'd like to ask if some of You Scottish knows why Rally of Scotland and McRae Stages are held separately in just two weeks on same stages?

Good question!! And what were the crowd numbers like??

[Macd]

Rally of Scotland is a new rally. McRae Stages has been run since 1993.

[noel157]

Plenty of excellent high speed action from Kieran Carroll's video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qt2I2bnx8Uk

[noel157]

The trials and tribulations of Daniel Barry and Martin Brady's Rally Scotland from Redmist Productions:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1iAX0EisQQ

[Mirek]

Another great video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBOhGtKh7QQ&feature=related