Vodafone Rally de Portugal 2012

[Sardalense]

WRC Cars return to Fafe stages and specially to Fafe jump but just for a road-show!

News (http://www.rallydeportugal.pt/en/rally-de-portugal/news/entity/wrc-returns-to-fafe-stages?bl=1)

[JRodrigues]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en6YgfAwq_g

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4YKBbYvuoU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myF5X1WvTRw

[Andre Oliveira]

March 24, 2012 will be a fantastic day for all the Portuguese rally fans. We can expect a crowd of Portuguese and Spanish fans. Will wake the "sleeping monster". The current WRC drivers will feel very small ...

[Andre Oliveira]

Fafe world rally sprint event (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=265144680202824)

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[Salist]

Woow it's a great news for every rally fans!

[Barreis]

Videos are really crazy, so much people.

[Andre Oliveira]

WRC returns to Fafe Stages (http://www.rallydeportugal.pt/en/rally-de-portugal/news/entity/wrc-returns-to-fafe-stages?bl=1)

Awesome pictures...
http://www.rallydeportugal.pt/en/rally-de-portugal/news/entity/wrc-returns-to-fafe-stages?bl=1

[Andre Oliveira]

WRC no Minho (http://olhares.aeiou.pt/wrc_no_minho_foto3615229.html)

For many years, the fans waiting for this moment. These badges show your desire: "We want the WRC in the Minho". Minho is the region of Fafe, Ponte de Lima, etc...

[Josti]

Let this be a first step to a full return to the north. Just seeing those pictures makes you wonder why they ever relocated.

[cercle]

Any more news about the stages? Big differences this year?

[Sardalense]

Nothing yet, maybe next monday.

[leviathan]

There you go,

Thursday 29/03
SS1 Lisbon SS -3.27kms @ 14.30
SS2 Gomes Aires - 10.19kms @ 20.18
SS3 Santa Clara - 14.66kms @ 20.47
SS4 Ourique - 11.10kms @ 21.32

Friday 30/03
SS5 Tavira 1 - 25.01kms @ 12.01
SS6 Alcarias 1 - 25.15kms @ 12.36
SS7 S.Bras de Alportel 1 - 16.18kms @ 13.28
SS8 Tavira 2 - 25.01kms @ 15.56
SS9 Alcarias 2 - 25.15kms @ 16.31
SS10 S.Bras de Alportel 2 - 16.18kms @ 17.23

Saturday 31/03
SS11 Almondovar 1 - 26.22kms @ 09.49
SS12 Vascaso 1 - 25.29kms @ 10.43
SS13 Loule 1 - 22.57kms @ 11.33
SS14 Almondovar 2 - 26.22kms @ 14.39
SS15 Vascaso 2 - 25.29kms @ 15.33
SS16 Loule 2 - 22.57kms @ 16.23

Sunday 01/04
SS17 Silves 1 - 21.42kms @ 08.19
SS18 Santana de Serra 1 - 31.04kms @ 09.12
SS19 Silves 2 - 21.42kms @ 12.14
SS18 Santana de Serra 2 Power Stage - 31.04kms @ 13.34

[Francis44]

There are some news about this rally already. There will be a superspecial in Lisbon again and on the same day crews will head to Alentejo and they will run 3 night stages on the same day, plus Tavira Special stage will be back on the route.

[GigiGalliNo1]

Maybe I should go to Portugal for WRC? How is access to stages, driving in roads and conditions? Any ideas?

[Francis44]

Maybe I should go to Portugal for WRC? How is access to stages, driving in roads and conditions? Any ideas?

Im from Portugal so I might be a bit biased, however I think it's one of the top 4 rally's from the calendar regarding stages. Acess are easy even for foreigners, roads are quite ok but of course there are some gravel roads leading to spectator zones. People are also very friendly, you know, that rally family feeling and Algarve is quite nice if you want to come back from stages and have a beer with your mates. Food and accomodation aren't expensive and it's quite easy to find something.

[Andre Oliveira]

Photos from Fafe World Rally Sprint preparatives (http://www.pregoafundo.com/index.php?option=com_phocagallery&view=category&id=56:wrc-fafe-rally-sprint&Itemid=118)

[EightGear]

Hearing some things about Dennis Kuipers driving Matt Wilson's Fiesta in Portugal...

[go mads]

has anyone got any tips for which stages to go to?where will be the best atmosphere for the night stages?

[GigiGalliNo1]

Best town or city close to service park to stay in? Can anyone recommend? Also, good spot to leave early in morning to go to stages! Thanks :)

[go mads]

been to rally portugal (from uk) for past 2 years and if you are after perfect location it would probably be vilamoura or albufeira,we stay in lagos,which is a bit further out of the way but is where a friend owns a villa.while i have not found the stages to be poor,the marshalls/gnr do not make it easy to move around which is frustrating. does anyone have any tips on gnr avoidance?

[asuwant]

Does someone know where service park would be in this year?
P.s. Much appreciate for SS hints and recommendations!

[go mads]

service park is again at faro at the stadium,maps and itinary are on official website in the competitors section

[Francis44]

For more information about the rally, tomorrow the entry list will be released, Rally Guide 2 with updated maps and itinerary will be released aswell. Rally will be presented on 29 of this month.

[Sardalense]

For more information about the rally, tomorrow the entry list will be released, Rally Guide 2 with updated maps and itinerary will be released aswell. Rally will be presented on 29 of this month.

Tomorrow will be released the list with the accepted entries, not the final entry list. The Rally Guide 2 will be published tomorrow but only for the competitors, not for general public. And finally, the rally will be presented next tuesday (28th February).

[Francis44]

F*** me I didn't get anything right. Thanks for updating the info.

BTW what's the difference between accepted entry and final entry? Just some small confirmations between both no?!

[rallyfiend]

Will be interested to see how many have signed up for the now M-Sport promoted Academy.

[Kielder]

I'm waiting for the annoucement of the drivers (and cars) who will be invited to Fafe. They're keeping them as a big secret...

[Francis44]

Last time I heard something about it all competitors could enter (perhaps I am wrong again).

[Kielder]

It would be very difficult all competitors entering the World Rally Sprint. It would be very expensive for the private cars and a problem of logistic for the organization.
But I'm talking about old champions and old cars.

[tolis]

Tomorrow is the last day for registration in both WRC Academy and PWRC. How can the list with accepted entries be announced tommorow?
The entries close tomorrow and they never announce them the closing day.

[Bartolbia84]

Tomorrow is the last day for registration in both WRC Academy and PWRC. How can the list with accepted entries be announced tommorow?
The entries close tomorrow and they never announce them the closing day.

But it was mid-March, the last date for registration of PWRC?

[tolis]

But it was mid-March, the last date for registration of PWRC?
Sorry, you are right about PWRC. Entries close 27th of March. My fault. ;)

[pantealex]

Portugal is part of SWRC
Proton is skipping Portugal, because they must/can skip 1 event.

[pucky54]

Portugal is part of SWRC
Proton is skipping Portugal, because they must/can skip 1 event.

They have APRC on same weekend

[tolis]

During the presentation, it was announced that Europort is going to broadcast the Rally of Portugal. RTP is also going to show the rally, I suppose in the same conditions as last year.
Next Monday new promoter will be decided by the FIA.
Anything about entry list?

[Francis44]

Anything about entry list?

Not at all. They just said they expect 20 wrc cars and that's it.

[Kielder]

Entries closed yesterday. I don't know why the organization (and other rallyes too) don't upload them to the official web at the time of arriving, as Swedish did, for example.

[tolis]

Not at all. They just said they expect 20 wrc cars and that's it.
They shouldn't expect now...Entris have closed!
Thanks Francis, Kielder!

[bluuford]

Entries closed yesterday. I don't know why the organization (and other rallyes too) don't upload them to the official web at the time of arriving, as Swedish did, for example.

WRC Academy registration date was moved back to 2nd of March. So, maybe they do not want to publish the list before everybody are in.

[RICARDO75]

Possible entry list:

Citroen DS3 WRC
-Sébastien Loeb
-Mikko Hirvonen
-Nasser Al-Attiyah
-Thierry Neuville
-Peter van Merksteijn Jr. ???

Ford Fiesta RS WRC
-Jari-Matti Latvala
-Petter Solberg
-Ott Tänak
-Evgeny Novikov
-Mads Ostberg
-Henning Solberg
-Matthew Wilson ???
-Martin Prokop
-Dennis Kuipers ???

Mini Cooper WRC
-Armindo Araújo
-Paulo Nobre
-Daniel Sordo
-Patrik Sandell

Skoda Fabia S2000 Evo
-Sébastien Ogier
-Kevin Abbring Jr.
-Hayden Paddon

Ford Fiesta S2000/RRC
-Craig Breen
-Maciej Oleksowicz
-Yazeed Al-Rahji

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo
-Pedro Meireles (X)
-Miguel Barbosa (IX)
-Luis Pimentel (IX) ???

Subaru Impreza STI R4
-Rui Lousado

Citroen DS3 R3T
-Ivo Nogueira
-Paulo Neto

[tolis]

We can also add the Academy youngsters like Suarez, Joao Silva, Fisher, Ahlin, Reeves, Gryazine, MacCrone, Karyakin....

[Francis44]

João Fernando Ramos (evo X) and Ricardo Moura (evo 9) also probably in in Group N cars.

[MartijnS]

There's quite a big chance that Kuipers will replace Wilson.

[Bartolbia84]

João Fernando Ramos (evo X) and Ricardo Moura (evo 9) also probably in in Group N cars.

Sousa??? Magalhanes??

[Francis44]

Sousa??? Magalhanes??

Sousa I think no, Magalhães is registed for the portuguese championship but I dont know if he will find money.

[Bartolbia84]

Sousa I think no, Magalhães is registed for the portuguese championship but I dont know if he will find money.

Thanks for answer! I would like to see Moura on a S2000 or R4, with the N group is very strong, but I think he does not have big budgets!!

[RICARDO75]

João Fernando Ramos (evo X) and Ricardo Moura (evo 9) also probably in in Group N cars.

Ricardo Moura will not enter the rally

[Francis44]

Ricardo Moura will not enter the rally

Really?! Shame then, he was fast and consistent last year.

There are also rumours about Oliveira in a Fiesta WRC.

[RICARDO75]

Really?! Shame then, he was fast and consistent last year.

There are also rumours about Oliveira in a Fiesta WRC.

I've just talk with Ricardo Moura and he told me that it's possible to enter on Rally de Portugal.
He will tel me something by the end of the day.
He made his entry but is not sure yet about to do it or not.
Other international plans are in study but I can't talk to much about that

[Francis44]

I've just talk with Ricardo Moura and he told me that it's possible to enter on Rally de Portugal.
He will tel me something by the end of the day.
He made his entry but is not sure yet about to do it or not.
Other international plans are in study but I can't talk to much about that

Ok Thanks for the info.

[jbmarcus21]

#WRC Vodafone Rally de Portugal 2012 Google Earth Map is out Wrc Vodafone Rally de Portugal 2012 (http://t.co/01278Cg5)

[MartijnS]

Thanks so much again!
We use it every night at the rallies we visit to make a planning for the next day :)

[Micke_VOC]

Marius Aasen, Fiesta S2000 has plans to drive Portugal to.

[AP-Racing]

We can also add the Academy youngsters like Suarez, Joao Silva, Fisher, Ahlin, Reeves, Gryazine, MacCrone, Karyakin....

No Griazin in Academy in this year. Problem with co-driver

[Bartolbia84]

Marius Aasen, Fiesta S2000 has plans to drive Portugal to.


Another great chance to Aasen to show off for this young driver of '92! Do you know if it has other races planned in the WRC?

[Eyes of Rally]

does anyone knows if access to the special stages are free ?
Thanks !

[RICARDO75]

does anyone knows if access to the special stages are free ?
Thanks !

Yes they are

[marcin75]

could any one give some top places for spectators?

[ProRally]

No Griazin in Academy in this year. Problem with co-driver

So only Sergey Karyakin as Russian representative ...

[tolis]

Aasen confirmed for Rally de Portugal in his Ford Fiesta S2000.

[Teardrop]

So...Mads Ostberg will participate in the Rally of Portugal?
Thks

[eestlane]

When does the entry list come out?

[pucky54]

So...Mads Ostberg will participate in the Rally of Portugal?
Thks

Hmmm...he is not on the points nominated list for the event

[Barreis]

Leading WRC drivers confirmed for Rally Sprint - WRC news - AUTOSPORT.com (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/97847)

[Micke_VOC]

Another great chance to Aasen to show off for this young driver of '92! Do you know if it has other races planned in the WRC?

Finland to according to his website.

[Francis44]

So can we expect entrylist today?

[Micke_VOC]

Is anyone get the english version of rally Portugal official site working ?

[tolis]

It works for me: Rally de Portugal (http://www.rallydeportugal.pt/en/rally-de-portugal)

[Francis44]

It works for me aswell.

[eestlane]

Karl Kruuda | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Karl-Kruuda/116547335070485)
Kruuda will be there.

[Tom206wrc]

Sad for Magalhaes :(

[Tom206wrc]

Also we can ad Sébastien Chardonnet in a DS3 R3T with the help of Loeb's codriver, for his first out of 6 WRC rallies campaign ;)

[Tom206wrc]

No entrylist yet :confused:

[Francis44]

No entrylist yet :confused:


I think they were trying to push a bit more entries. However by now they should have closed and I think we will have it this week, expect around 60 entrants.

[Malozerow]

60... 15 less than last year ? :(

anyone knowing if Rally 2 regulations will be in effect ?

[Plan9]

Have Dani and Patrik been added to the entry list yet? I cannot see them...

[rallyfiend]

60... 15 less than last year ? :(

anyone knowing if Rally 2 regulations will be in effect ?

As I understand it, every event except Monte will have Rally2 in place.

That's why it is called the 'Monte Carlo' rule....

[RAS007]

60... 15 less than last year ? :(

anyone knowing if Rally 2 regulations will be in effect ?

Let's hope not.

[T.Maanteiden kuningas]

I think they were trying to push a bit more entries. However by now they should have closed and I think we will have it this week, expect around 60 entrants.

Entry list over here: Forms (http://www.rallydeportugal.pt/en/competitors/forms)

[rbatista82]

Entry list for the Rally de Portugal 2012.
SuperMotores | Inscritos para o Rally de Portugal (http://supermotores.net/sm/noticia.asp?id=16681)

[Barreis]

Three wins from Solberg should make championship more interested.

[MartijnS]

Nice entry! We're looking forward to it! :D

[rjbetty]

So is Matty missing this one too? He hasn't got any points this year!

[Barreis]

Who cares for Matty?!

[rjbetty]

Me! :p

[RAS007]

Me! :p

Is that you Matthew?

[rjbetty]

Is that you Matthew?

Yes it is!!

It's been very interesting to see what you lot have been saying about me all these years. How dare you! I only finished 11 minutes behind Francois Delecour in Monte-Carlo. That's far better than any of you would manage in your 7th season!

As soon as my leg's better me and my dad are gonna come break yours!




(Ok I'm just kidding - I'm not really him. Hopefully I won't get banned or even legal action taken against for impersonating someone!)

Seriously I still support Matty and really want to see him succeed, which is why I get frustrated when he seems quite content with the kind of result mentioned above.

[bluuford]

Seriously I still support Matty and really want to see him succeed, which is why I get frustrated when he seems quite content with the kind of result mentioned above.

I do not want to disappoint you but I quess that you might sucseed better in WRC than your hope;-P

[mousti]

With Kuipers filling his entry it will be maybe getting better results even though Kuipers don't have too much rhythm yet

[pettersolberg29]

Good entry list in my opinion. Nice to see Henning and Ketomaa back, as well as the Minis of Sordo and Sandell. Kuipers, Van Merksteijn and Oliviera back too. And looking forward to seeing Haddon and Breen's pace compared to Abbring and Ogier. Finally, good to see Marius Aasen getting more experience at the world level - still have high hopes for him!

[Plan9]

Yes it is!!

It's been very interesting to see what you lot have been saying about me all these years. How dare you! I only finished 11 minutes behind Francois Delecour in Monte-Carlo. That's far better than any of you would manage in your 7th season!

As soon as my leg's better me and my dad are gonna come break yours!




(Ok I'm just kidding - I'm not really him. Hopefully I won't get banned or even legal action taken against for impersonating someone!)

Seriously I still support Matty and really want to see him succeed, which is why I get frustrated when he seems quite content with the kind of result mentioned above.

You should have seen the spam I got for saying something similar...

[go mads]

can anyone tell me which days the acadamy run,thanks

[PuddleJumper]

Pickems thread should appear tomorrow morning.

Cheers studiose! ;)

[A FONDO]

where can I see the results from Mexico?

[tfp]

where can I see the results from Mexico?

Sorry to point out the obvious :D

World Rally Championship - Results - Rally Guanajuato Mexico (http://www.wrc.com/results/2012/rally-guanajuato-mexico/final-results/)

[tolis]

where can I see the results from Mexico?
Pickem results from Mexico: http://www.motorsportforums.com/pickems/round.php?series=rally&round=3

[A FONDO]

I cant resist to brag :) 6th from 73, I'am quite pleased :)

[Seppala]

For those who are interested in, I've added the stage maps to my website.
Please find them here:


WRC Rally de Portugal 2012 - interactive stage maps (http://www.rally-maps.com/country/Portugal/rally/56/Rally-de-Portugal)[/*:m:3ib9oh47]
WRC Rally de Portugal 2012 - 3D tour (http://www.rally-maps.com/country/Portugal/rally/347/Rally-de-Portugal/3D-Tour)[/*:m:3ib9oh47]
Street view is available for the Lisboa super special stage: Street view, SSS Lisboa (http://www.rally-maps.com/map/streetview/0/18/38.696964/-9.206114/90.98/1.04/0)

Please report me any routing failures you find.

http://rally-maps.com/img/WRC-Rally-de-Portugal-2012-Map-EN.jpg (http://www.rally-maps.com/country/Portugal/rally/56/Rally-de-Portugal)

[go mads]

for anyone interested there is more spectator information on official website and also videos of every spectator area on youtube on the rally portugal channel.by the way thank you seppala these maps always come in handy.

[cercle]

Is there a itinerary available of the national cars?
Will the classic cars also compete this event?

[go mads]

the national rally is run on saturday only inbetween the wrc so three stages. i believe the classics only run in lisbon for super special.

[Gherid_lacksGPS]

For those who are interested in, I've added the stage maps to my website.
Please find them here:


WRC Rally de Portugal 2012 - interactive stage maps (http://www.rally-maps.com/country/Portugal/rally/56/Rally-de-Portugal)[/*:m:3ljndaej]
WRC Rally de Portugal 2012 - 3D tour (http://www.rally-maps.com/country/Portugal/rally/347/Rally-de-Portugal/3D-Tour)[/*:m:3ljndaej]
Street view is available for the Lisboa super special stage: Street view, SSS Lisboa (http://www.rally-maps.com/map/streetview/0/18/38.696964/-9.206114/90.98/1.04/0)

Please report me any routing failures you find.

http://rally-maps.com/img/WRC-Rally-de-Portugal-2012-Map-EN.jpg (http://www.rally-maps.com/country/Portugal/rally/56/Rally-de-Portugal)
Just wanted to say that this resource is AMAZING. I've been using it for some time now. Thank you, great stuff.

[Sardalense]

the national rally is run on saturday only inbetween the wrc so three stages. i believe the classics only run in lisbon for super special.

Yes, the Classics will only run before the first stage. The national rally will run saturdays stages.

[Kielder]

Yes, the Classics will only run before the first stage. The national rally will run saturdays stages.

Is there any Classics entry list? I haven't read anything about this.

[Sardalense]

Is there any Classics entry list? I haven't read anything about this.

Inscritos (http://www.rallydeportugal.pt/pt/espetadores/inscritos)

[tolis]

Protasov's livery for Rally Class 2012.

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/423850_274451315963054_110686165672904_601684_1792 58010_n.jpg

[Kielder]

Inscritos (http://www.rallydeportugal.pt/pt/espetadores/inscritos)
Thanks. Some drivers I use to see in the Portuguese Rally Open.
Last year I was at Lisbon, but this year I'll miss it. I'll prefer to arrive early to Ourique. Waiting for Fafe!

[Kielder]

For those who are interested in, I've added the stage maps to my website.
Please find them here:



WRC Rally de Portugal 2012 - interactive stage maps (http://www.rally-maps.com/country/Portugal/rally/56/Rally-de-Portugal)[/*:m:3vaonaey]
WRC Rally de Portugal 2012 - 3D tour (http://www.rally-maps.com/country/Portugal/rally/347/Rally-de-Portugal/3D-Tour)[/*:m:3vaonaey]

Street view is available for the Lisboa super special stage: Street view, SSS Lisboa (http://www.rally-maps.com/map/streetview/0/18/38.696964/-9.206114/90.98/1.04/0)

Please report me any routing failures you find.

http://rally-maps.com/img/WRC-Rally-de-Portugal-2012-Map-EN.jpg (http://www.rally-maps.com/country/Portugal/rally/56/Rally-de-Portugal)

Thanks for this job!
You've right in the interactive map, but there's a failure in the Alcarias 3D stage, between ZE17 and ZE18, at Alcaria do Cume.

[Seppala]

Thank you guys for your support.
@Kielder: thanks for reporting, now it's fixed.

@go mads": I now placed all the official videos of the spectator points on the map.
Follow these links to see the video and the location where it has been recorded:

http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76053/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-01-Qualifying-Stage
http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76063/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-02-Qualifying-Stage
http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76055/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-03-Qualifying-Stage

http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76061/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-04-Gomes-Aires
http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76050/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-05-Gomes-Aires
http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76045/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-06-Gomes-Aires

http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76046/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-07-Santa-Clara
http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76049/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-08-Santa-Clara

http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76052/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-09-Ourique

http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76042/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-10-Tavira
http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76043/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-11-Tavira
http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76035/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-12-Tavira
http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76024/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-13-Tavira
http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76028/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-14-Tavira
http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76051/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-15-Tavira
http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76025/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-16-Tavira

http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76023/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-17-Alcarias
http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76029/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-18-Alcarias

http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76057/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-19-S.-Br%C3%A1s-de-Alportel
http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76040/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-20-S.-Br%C3%A1s-de-Alportel
http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76037/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-21-S.-Br%C3%A1s-de-Alportel
http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76032/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-22-S.-Br%C3%A1s-de-Alportel

http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76033/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-23-Almod%C3%B4var
http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76059/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-24-Almod%C3%B4var
http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76062/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-25-Almod%C3%B4var
http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76048/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-26-Almod%C3%B4var
http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76056/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-27-Almod%C3%B4var

http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76047/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-28-Vasc%C3%A3o
http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76030/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-29-Vasc%C3%A3o
http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76044/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-30-Vasc%C3%A3o
http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76026/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-31-Vasc%C3%A3o

http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76039/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-32-Loul%C3%A9
http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76034/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-33-Loul%C3%A9
http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76058/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-34-Loul%C3%A9

http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76038/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-35-Silves
http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76054/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-36-Silves
http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76027/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-37-Silves

http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76041/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-38-Santana-da-Serra
http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76031/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-39-Santana-da-Serra
http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76036/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-40-Santana-da-Serra

http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76060/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-41-Sambro
http://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76022/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-42-Sambrohttp://www.rally-maps.com/map/video/76022/Rally-de-Portugal-2012-ZE-42-Sambro

[Koceens]

Rally Pass (http://www.rallydeportugal.pt/en/spectators/rally-pass)

I hope this is not necessary to access the stages. This is only for VIP content?
Is there any charge to enter the stages?

[MartijnS]

Its just vip, entree is free I read here before.

[RICARDO75]

Rally Pass (http://www.rallydeportugal.pt/en/spectators/rally-pass)

I hope this is not necessary to access the stages. This is only for VIP content?
Is there any charge to enter the stages?

Yes, it's free. Rally pass is for park the car on a better place on stages, access to service park for the principal teams,etc...
No charge on stages.

[go mads]

nice one seppala,brilliant work!

[Allar]

Sander Pärn´s livery:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-MePhdqiG8

[Bartolbia84]

Protasov's livery for Rally Class 2012.

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/423850_274451315963054_110686165672904_601684_1792 58010_n.jpg

such competition will Protasov in WRC?

[tolis]

such competition will Protasov in WRC?
He'll do Rally Class.

Rally Class is a 6-round support championship, with all drivers using same car, Subaru Impreza STR12.
There are several prizes:
1st prize: 5 rounds of the SWRC 2013 with Subaru Impreza STR12 R4.
2nd prize: 2 rallies in 2013 with Subaru Impreza STR12 full spec grp. N
3rd prize: Test with Subaru Impreza STR12 R4

The price for someone to participate was 260.000 Euros.
The calendar:
Portugal, Acropolis, Germany, France, Italy, Spain.

[Francis44]

According to Ralis Online, Citroen is already testing, Ford will start tomorrow.

[Bartolbia84]

He'll do Rally Class.

Rally Class is a 6-round support championship, with all drivers using same car, Subaru Impreza STR12.
There are several prizes:
1st prize: 5 rounds of the SWRC 2013 with Subaru Impreza STR12 R4.
2nd prize: 2 rallies in 2013 with Subaru Impreza STR12 full spec grp. N
3rd prize: Test with Subaru Impreza STR12 R4

The price for someone to participate was 260.000 Euros.
The calendar:
Portugal, Acropolis, Germany, France, Italy, Spain.

I read about this league to 6 races! In addition Protasov who else will? Thank you.

[Allar]

I read about this league to 6 races! In addition Protasov who else will? Thank you.
Neikans from Latvia will

[ProRally]

Also Rifat Sungkar will do Rally Class

[Kielder]

And the last one who will do Rally Class is Triviño. Here you have all the information about these series: Home (http://www.symtech.be/home-rallyclass)

[Mirek]

Neikans from Latvia will

Which one of Neiksans? :)

[Kielder]

Which one of Neiksans? :)

Andis, you can see it in the above link.

[Mirek]

Thanks

[bunnings]

This is my video of the Rally of Portugal 2011, filmed entirely in ZE's (many of them will be repeated this year)

ZSSf3DGG2To

[Luis Pacheco]

WRC Fafe Rally Sprint (http://www.ralisonline.net/pt/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3030:37-no-wrc-fafe-rally-sprint&catid=69:wrc&Itemid=128) entry list:

30 no WRC Fafe Rally Sprint (http://www.ralisonline.net/pt/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3030:37-no-wrc-fafe-rally-sprint&catid=69:wrc&Itemid=128)

Will be broadcast live next saturday by RTP.

[Kielder]

One of the best graffiti I've ever seen on rallying (thanks, martiniracing ;) ). People are camping for the Rallysprint. Fafe is coming!

http://i.imgur.com/LDepj.jpg
Higher size: http://i40.tinypic.com/300gy2u.jpg

[Seppala]

I also added the maps of the WRC Fafe Rally Sprint to my page now.

You can find it here:



WRC Fafe Rally Sprint 2012 - interactive stage maps (http://www.rally-maps.com/country/Portugal/rally/237/WRC-Fafe-Rallye-Sprint)[/*:m:qp0y9w7y]


WRC Fafe Rally Sprint 2012 - 3D stage tour (http://www.rally-maps.com/country/Portugal/rally/350/WRC-Fafe-Rallye-Sprint/3D-Tour)[/*:m:qp0y9w7y]
http://rally-maps.com/img/WRC-Fafe-Rally-Sprint-2012-Map-EN.jpg (http://www.rally-maps.com/country/Portugal/rally/237/WRC-Fafe-Rallye-Sprint)

[tolis]

No Bresolin... :D

[N.O.T]

another huge loss :( :( ... damn...

[mousti]

I heard that Bresolin is 22 years old... Can anyone confirm that? If so, regarding his results in some Italian event a month ago, he's not so bad I think.
You're right he's not the typical tourist who's wanting to do a program in WRC with a WRC. So it's now maybe a pity that he doesn't start. He's not even 22 but 21 years old.

He did test though with the Fiesta, http://i41.tinypic.com/s2xnop.jpg

[tolis]

He's not even 22 but 21 years old.
He is born 15/09/1990

[garais22]

Here is some small video where Andis before Portugal WRC first time test Subaru.
[url=http://www.go4speed.lv/lv/news/rallijs/799-a-neiksans-teste-subaru-automasinu-video/]A.NeikÅ¡Ä

[Bartolbia84]

I heard that Bresolin is 22 years old... Can anyone confirm that? If so, regarding his results in some Italian event a month ago, he's not so bad I think.

Bresolin, and class ' 90, quest' year to gained the Raceday trophy, ending to podio in 4 contests on 5. (3° times third party, once second). It would have to be nearly sure to the way of the Rally Italy Sardinia, and others two events.

[Sardalense]

One more picture about Fafe:

http://postimage.org/image/wvnlz4dvv/

[Teardrop]

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/556295_3155919210367_1036817541_2895577_2494296_n. jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/539676_3158640558399_1036817541_2896584_1465269853 _n.jpg

This is Fafe. This is Portugal. This is passion for rallying!

[Hartusvuori]

^ Toivonen Burns is - eeh - a tad too brutal...

[Francis44]

They are refering to Richard Burns but I agree it was a bad combination of words.

[N.O.T]

They are refering to Richard Burns but I agree it was a bad combination of words.

their motives were pure...but its the worst pun ever !!!!

[Andre Oliveira]

Today, Fafe
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=395113210518112&set=o.265144680202824&type=1&theaterhttp://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/521861_395113210518112_100000583095454_1403096_311 978727_n.jpghttp://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/533183_395113417184758_100000583095454_1403097_211 6879636_n.jpghttp://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/544393_395113677184732_100000583095454_1403098_694 652325_n.jpg

Fafe World Rally Sprint 2012 (http://www.facebook.com/events/265144680202824/)

[Jordib]

Paint 'Richards' before Burns and problem solved.

[Sardalense]

Paint 'Richards' before Burns and problem solved.

I suggested that in a Portuguese forum and someone wrote that the police is already in the area to avoid any problems with spectator parking, so it will be difficult :(

[Bartolbia84]

It will be possible to see in screaming the test of Fafè and some other test of the contest? Like that of Lisbona l' past year?

[rbatista82]

Recce is underway at Fafe Lameirinha
http://www.supermotores.net/images/noticias/confurco%20joão%20costa.jpg
If you wanna follow, join us at our facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/136691899777755/

[jbmarcus21]

WRC Fafe Rally Sprint (http://www.ralisonline.net/pt/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3030:37-no-wrc-fafe-rally-sprint&catid=69:wrc&Itemid=128) entry list:

30 no WRC Fafe Rally Sprint (http://www.ralisonline.net/pt/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3030:37-no-wrc-fafe-rally-sprint&catid=69:wrc&Itemid=128)

Will be broadcast live next saturday by RTP.

i find this stream ??

DIRECTO - Emissões TV Online - RTP 1 - Multimédia RTP (http://www.rtp.pt/multimediahtml/emissaotv/rtp1)

[tfp]

i find this stream ??

DIRECTO - Emissões TV Online - RTP 1 - Multimédia RTP (http://www.rtp.pt/multimediahtml/emissaotv/rtp1)

Is that a powerstage link? Or am I dreaming? :p

[Luis Pacheco]

RTP 2 will broadcast.

RTP Play (http://www.rtp.pt/play/?tv=80#/?tv%3D3%26fbtitle%3DRTP) Play - RTP 2%2C emissão online em direto%26fbimg%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fimg0.rtp.pt%2Fmultim ediahtml%2Flogs%2FRTP2.jpg%26fburl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2F rtp.pt%2Fplay%2F%3Ftv%3D3

Here the RTP times of the TV coverage of the rallye (Portuguese times)
Cobertura da RTP no Rali de Portugal (http://www.ralisonline.net/pt/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3059:cobertura-da-rtp-no-rali-de-portugal&catid=69:wrc&Itemid=128)

In total will broadcast 5 live stages and the Fafe Sprint.

[N.O.T]

RTP 2 will broadcast.

RTP Play (http://www.rtp.pt/play/?tv=80#/?tv%3D3%26fbtitle%3DRTP) Play - RTP 2%2C emissão online em direto%26fbimg%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fimg0.rtp.pt%2Fmultim ediahtml%2Flogs%2FRTP2.jpg%26fburl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2F rtp.pt%2Fplay%2F%3Ftv%3D3

Here the RTP times of the TV coverage of the rallye (Portuguese times)
Cobertura da RTP no Rali de Portugal (http://www.ralisonline.net/pt/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3059:cobertura-da-rtp-no-rali-de-portugal&catid=69:wrc&Itemid=128)

In total will broadcast 5 live stages and the Fafe Sprint.

to those times its +2 hours for Finland and Greece, +1 hour for central europe and for the UK no time difference.

[tfp]

RTP 2 will broadcast.

RTP Play (http://www.rtp.pt/play/?tv=80#/?tv%3D3%26fbtitle%3DRTP) Play - RTP 2%2C emissão online em direto%26fbimg%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fimg0.rtp.pt%2Fmultim ediahtml%2Flogs%2FRTP2.jpg%26fburl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2F rtp.pt%2Fplay%2F%3Ftv%3D3

Here the RTP times of the TV coverage of the rallye (Portuguese times)
Cobertura da RTP no Rali de Portugal (http://www.ralisonline.net/pt/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3059:cobertura-da-rtp-no-rali-de-portugal&catid=69:wrc&Itemid=128)

In total will broadcast 5 live stages and the Fafe Sprint.

So we get to see the thursday SSS live? Nice :D

Does anyone have the full Itinerary of this event? Wrc.com is being gay as usual.

[noel157]

So we get to see the thursday SSS live? Nice :D

Does anyone have the full Itinerary of this event? Wrc.com is being gay as usual.

3rd page down: http://www.rallydeportugal.pt/Handlers/fileHandler.ashx?path=%2fResourcesUser%2fDocumento s%2fRally_Guide_2%2fAnexo1_itinerario.pdf&menuid=9

[N.O.T]

So we get to see the thursday SSS live? Nice :D

Does anyone have the full Itinerary of this event? Wrc.com is being gay as usual.


Výsledky Rallye: Mistrovství svìta (http://www.vysledky-rally.cz/)

[SubaruNorway]

Edit: just a news flash, starts in 1 hour according to Mikko's FB.

Fafe sprint is live here now right?

DIRECTO - Emissões TV Online - RTP 1 - Multimédia RTP (http://www.rtp.pt/multimediahtml/emissaotv/rtp1)

[Luis Pacheco]

Was a live in the news.

[Luis Pacheco]

But until the time you can see the Knight Rider with Portuguese subtitles. :) :) :)

RTP Play (http://www.rtp.pt/play/?tv=80#/?tv%3D80%26fbtitle%3DRTP) Play - RTP Memória%2C emissão online em direto%26fbimg%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fimg0.rtp.pt%2Fmultim ediahtml%2Flogs%2FRTPMemoria.jpg%26fburl%3Dhttp%3A %2F%2Frtp.pt%2Fplay%2F%3Ftv%3D80

[Luis Pacheco]

WRC Fafe Rally Sprint :: 1ª Manga
:1º Ott Tanak 03:56.3
:2º Armindo Araújo 03:57.7
:3º Jari Ketomaa 04:03.6

[Luis Pacheco]

WRC Fafe Rally Sprint :: 1ª Manga
:1º Jari-Matti Latvala 03:47.7
:2º Nasser Al Attiya 03:52.8
:3º Sebastien Loeb 03:54.7

[tolis]

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/521793_342331512470810_178574282179868_808322_7672 96108_n.jpg

[Luis Pacheco]

RTP 2 (Stream #1) em Directo no TVtuga (http://www.tvtuga.com/rtp-2/)

10 minutes do go.

[rbatista82]

First Stage - Fafe Rally Sprint - Latvala fastest
SuperMotores | Fafe Rally Spring: Latvala o mais rápido na 1ª Manga (http://supermotores.net/sm/noticia.asp?id=16794)

[Luis Pacheco]

Live now!

[N.O.T]

Big crowds...real rally atmosphere.

[MartijnS]

Really a lot of people there indeed!
When is the next run if there is one? :)

[N.O.T]

NOW here !!!

DIRECTO - Emissões TV Online - RTP 2 - Multimédia RTP (http://www.rtp.pt/multimediahtml/emissaoTV.php?tv=2#videoPlayerAjax)

they go in reverse order down the whole field so there is still time until the good ones start.

[MartijnS]

Yeah, I saw the streaming, but saw a DS3, so thought it was the end of the field. But its clear now ;)

Thanks.

[SubaruNorway]

And then ss2 and ss3 at 15:53 and 16:20 local time?

[N.O.T]

this is the rally sprint just for fun...real rally starts thursday..

[MartijnS]

Lol Mikko!! Awesome :D
Really like the stage.

[A FONDO]

GRANDE MIKKO! Almost lost the road because of the dust :D

I hope these thousands of people out there are shooting with cameras and will upload it in youtube later, because the lag in the internet stream is like reading a comic book. But everything else is more than perfect!

[MartijnS]

I've got no lag at all.

[tolis]

Stage 2

http://s14.postimage.org/bhvnhyqfj/00000.jpg

[SubaruNorway]

this is the rally sprint just for fun...real rally starts thursday..

Did somebody say something else?

[rbatista82]

News from 2º Stage
SuperMotores | Fafe Rally Sprint: Petter Solberg vence 2ª Manga (http://supermotores.net/sm/noticia.asp?id=16795)

[tolis]

Fafe 1 Results

http://s18.postimage.org/79yiwszuf/Fafe_3.jpg

[pettersolberg29]

I know I'm going to be mocked for this, but would anyone care to explain what this Fafe Rallysprint actually is? How come only half the drivers did stage 1, and half do stage 2? And how many stages are there? I haven't been this confused about a rally since, well, ever!

[rbatista82]

Fafe Rally Sprint is a promotion event from the “antique” Rally of Portugal. The stage runned is the famouse Fafe-Lameirinha and this is a way of testing a possible return from the Rally of Portugal to the north, and a way o showing the passion fans from Portugal.

Some drivers swap because this is a promotion event, and they don’t have all the cars at the north, because the real rally is at the south…

[pettersolberg29]

Aah thanks mate - makes sense then. I have to say it looks to be working - the fan presence is amazing and what rallying should be about!

[dimviii]

1° Sébastien Loeb - Citroën DS3 WRC - 03:42.1

2° Petter Solberg - Ford Fiesta WRC - 03:42.1 - +0.0

3° Dani Sordo - Mini John Cooper WRC - 03:44.5 - + 2.4

4° Nasser Al Attiyah - Citroën DS3 WRC - 03:45.7 - +3.6

5° Ott Tanak - Ford Fiesta WRC - 03:48.7 - +6.6

6° Armindo Araujo - Mini John Cooper WRC - 03:50.1 - +8.0

7° Jari Ketomaa - Ford Fiesta WRC - 03:53.0 - +10.9

8° Martin Prokop - Ford Fiesta WRC - 03:58.1 - +16.0

9° Miguel Campos - Mitsubishi Evo IX - 03:58.1 - +16.0

10° Ricardo Moura - Mitsubishi Evo IX - 04:04.1 - +22.0


http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/552188_10150896465596632_823951631_13020547_182666 016_n.jpg

[TheFlyingTuga]

Official results (the TV ones weren't official timming)

1º Petter Solberg / Chris Patterson - Ford Fiesta WRC - 3m42,144s
2º Sebastien Loeb / Daniel Elena - Citroen DS3 WRC - a 0,020s
3º Daniel Sordo / Carlos Del Barrio - Mini JCW WRC - a 2,372s
4º Nasser Al-Attiyah / Giov. bernarcchini - Citroen DS3 WRC - a 3,636s
5º Ott Tanak / Kundar Sikk - Ford Fiesta WRC - a 6,638s
6º Armindo Araújo / Miguel Ramalho - Mini JCW WRC - a 7,959s
7º Jari Ketomaa / Mika Stenberg - Ford Fiesta WRC - a 10,914s
8º Martin Prokop / Zdeneka Hruza - Ford Fiesta WRC - a 15,974s
9º Miguel Campos / Paulo Babo - Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX - a 16,037s
10º Ricardo Moura / António Costa - Mitsubishi lancer Evo IX - a 22,051s

And my goodness, I ran that stage last year in the national event and the WRC guys were flying there heheheh
Nice to see the WRC back were it belongs... in the north :)

[tfp]

3rd page down: http://www.rallydeportugal.pt/Handlers/fileHandler.ashx?path=%2fResourcesUser%2fDocumento s%2fRally_Guide_2%2fAnexo1_itinerario.pdf&menuid=9


Výsledky Rallye: Mistrovství svìta (http://www.vysledky-rally.cz/)

Cheers lads! :up:

[tolis]

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/526523_190224134426904_151144361668215_308788_2744 94585_n.jpg

[dimviii]

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/535183_10150743790807922_87846082921_11241368_1920 76785_n.jpghttp://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/303472_411920075488185_157932864220242_1726792_694 521362_n.jpghttp://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/526523_190224134426904_151144361668215_308788_2744 94585_n.jpgnice photos
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/564367_10150748557165733_206160890732_11716628_877 07143_n.jpg

[noel157]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLrDY08Xguw

[dimviii]

WRC Fafe Rally Sprint 2012 - RTP2 - 1ª Parte - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLrDY08Xguw&feature=player_embedded)

plenty of spectators!
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/531780_10150595429851890_567506889_9270909_1920143 265_n.jpg

[N.O.T]

what was the reason they moved the rally form the region ?

[bluuford]

what was the reason they moved the rally form the region ?

Too many spectators and problems of controlling their behaviour.. if i remember correctly.

[Luis Pacheco]

what was the reason they moved the rally form the region ?

In the south is installed throughout the hotel "industry". But security issues speak louder. Do not forget the Rally of Portugal in the 80s and the whole issue around the public's behavior.

[TheFlyingTuga]

Well... in a way yes! But the in another way, and probably the sad truth about it! Money reasons! Algarve it's the biggest tourist point in Portugal so they moved the rally there hopping to have more spectators and more money from the Tourism Minister!

The stages are really cool, not like the North ones but really cool... but unfortunatly in Algarve the tourist want to go to the beach and play golf, instead of watching rally in the middle of nowhere! Here in the North there is a big affluence of fans, and the Spanish people come too!

[A FONDO]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Teo73crm4oE RTP Parte 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtNCopi1btk&feature=related Mikko 720p

[tolis]

Did anyone had to pay an entry fee for the Rally Sprint?

[bunnings]

_3iKUoK8yL4

[N.O.T]

great videos

Do you have any estimate on the number of spectators who attended the show ?

[Luis Pacheco]

Did anyone had to pay an entry fee for the Rally Sprint?

I don´t think so.

[Luis Pacheco]

great videos

Do you have any estimate on the number of spectators who attended the show ?

Some say about 80.000.

[Luis Pacheco]

10 years ago

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CTzwgZU9HN8/TsWXq64NvhI/AAAAAAAAFCM/u48eSKicltY/s1600/Confurco1.jpg

http://acessosetrilhos.com.sapo.pt/images/Confurco_2.jpg

[Kielder]

These are two of the photographs I've taken this afternoon at Fafe. I hope you like them:
http://i.imgur.com/lhSV5.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/PBpeu.jpg

[noel157]

I hope you like them:

How could you not like them, fantastic images.

[Rally Power]

In the south is installed throughout the hotel "industry". But security issues speak louder. Do not forget the Rally of Portugal in the 80s and the whole issue around the public's behavior.


People tend to forget that Portuguese spectator's behaviour improved largely in the 90’s.

The security reasons advanced in order to pull off Portugal from WRC where directly linked with nightmare weather conditions of the 2001 rally.

Alongside the urgent need to promote Germany to WRC, FIA inspectors showed very little tolerance to issues like security cars evacuation, schedule delays and stages cancellation that messed up Portugal rally organizers efforts.

To public opinion it was easier to keep pushing the spectator’s behaviour key...

Somehow this prejudice leaded organizers to look for different locations. The much less crowded Algarve come out, hold up by magnificent stages and handy facilities – hotels, airport, stadium, etc. – highly suitable to clover leaf rally format.

It’s soon to say that Portugal rally will come back to his inborn scenery, the North, but today exhibition won’t surely be forgotten.

[Luis Pacheco]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9g8qzfYhZt8

[ARF]

Two things I noticed - Elena is without a balaclava and Lehtinen probably had a problem with helmet's intercom. He's got a recce headset plugged in and holding the mic with his left hand.

[rbatista82]

Some photos from yesterday Fafe Rally Sprint:
SuperMotores | Rally, Fórmula 1, WRC (http://www.supermotores.net/sm/fotos.asp?id=271) - Here
http://www.supermotores.net/images/galeria/FafeRallySprint2012_00005.jpg
http://www.supermotores.net/images/galeria/FafeRallySprint2012_00014.jpg

[tfp]

Look at all of the fans...You'd be forgiven if you thought WRC was the worlds most popular motorsport!

[MJW]

Look at all of the fans...You'd be forgiven if you thought WRC was the worlds most popular motorsport!
WRC is a popular sport - it's a great shame it has been ruined by trying so hard to replicate racing. If Jean Todt really is serious about saving rallying he should make sure it has its own identity as a sport.

[N.O.T]

WRC is a popular sport - it's a great shame it has been ruined by trying so hard to replicate racing. If Jean Todt really is serious about saving rallying he should make sure it has its own identity as a sport.

when was the last time a short and fat person did anything good in the history of mankind ??? let alone WRC...

FIA wants to keep the ladyboys of F1 happy nothing more....

[Barreis]

WRC is full of ladyboys. :D

[tfp]

WRC is a popular sport - it's a great shame it has been ruined by trying so hard to replicate racing. If Jean Todt really is serious about saving rallying he should make sure it has its own identity as a sport.

I dont think he is serious though, thats the trouble :(


when was the last time a short and fat person did anything good in the history of mankind ??? let alone WRC...

FIA wants to keep the ladyboys of F1 happy nothing more....

I find that offensive, I'll have you know I am 4ft11 and weigh 350 pounds. You may laugh but at least I get a free seat on Canadian airlines. I need two, because my ar$e wont fit into one seat :D

Off topic joke Brother John ;)

[N.O.T]

I find that offensive, I'll have you know I am 4ft11 and weigh 350 pounds. You may laugh but at least I get a free seat on Canadian airlines. I need two, because my ar$e wont fit into one seat :D


really ??? LOOOOOL

[rbatista82]

One more photo gallery guys - SuperMotores | Rally, Fórmula 1, WRC (http://www.supermotores.net/sm/fotos.asp?id=272)

http://www.supermotores.net/images/galeria/FafeRallySprint2012_00003.jpg
http://www.supermotores.net/images/galeria/FafeRallySprint2012_00048.jpg

[tfp]

really ??? LOOOOOL

:p ;)

Nice pictures, if the proper event is any where near as good as this looks it should be a big success!

[MartijnS]

Rain predicted for the rally now..

[Francis44]

Rain predicted for the rally now..

Only for Friday and im not sure if it's happening.

[MartijnS]

Ok, good :D

[Langdale Forest]

Is there no superrally in Portugal this year?

[Luis Pacheco]

Rain predicted for the rally now..

Portugal is going through a period of prolonged drought. It does not rain for a long time.

[Viking]

I see in GP-week that VW has come to sense and has removed Ogiers priority 2 status from Portugal and the rest of the season. :up:

[Mirek]

It is FIA priority for podium finishes of Ogier in 2011. It is true VW and Ogier asked FIA to remove that priority but they can't do it themselves. It is very special situation. I can't remember anything like that happened before.

[dimviii]

why they asked to remove the priority?he wants to start in close numbers with the second vw driver? ;)

[Mirek]

I think so. They want to have better comparison of drivers.

[dimviii]

I think so. They want to have better comparison of drivers.

So now no excuses if s2000 cars are in front of him..........errr......wait a minute....we are here to test.
World Rally Championship - News - Ogier happy for Portugal winning run to end (http://www.wrc.com/news/ogier-happy-for-portugal-winning-run-to-end/?fid=16340)

[Andre Oliveira]

Fotogaleria WRC Fafe Raly Sprint - 205 fotos (http://autosport.sapo.pt/fotogaleria-wrc-fafe-rally-sprint=f104389)

[dimviii]

Fotogaleria WRC Fafe Raly Sprint - 205 fotos (http://autosport.sapo.pt/fotogaleria-wrc-fafe-rally-sprint=f104389)

Página inválida.

[Francis44]

Autosport says organization will spread water in 2 of the 3 night stages in order to prevent dust problems.

[Sardalense]

Autosport says organization will spread water in 2 of the 3 night stages in order to prevent dust problems.

And they are right! :) The first stage was delayed 30 minutes and the sunday stages were delayed 25 minutes.

[Francis44]

And they are right! :) The first stage was delayed 30 minutes and the sunday stages were delayed 25 minutes.

Why are they delaying the stages? I dont see the relation between delayed stages and water spraying.

[dimviii]

afraid that water in not going to solve the problem.

[Gherid_lacksGPS]

One more photo gallery guys - SuperMotores | Rally, Fórmula 1, WRC (http://www.supermotores.net/sm/fotos.asp?id=272)

http://www.supermotores.net/sm/popup.asp?pasta=/images/galeria/&foto=FafeRallySprint2012_00044.jpg&descricao=Fafe%20Rally%20Sprinthttp://www.supermotores.net/images/galeria/FafeRallySprint2012_00044.jpg

Epic. It's like a spy/action movie, haha. Thanks for the photo's, good stuff.

[Andre Oliveira]

Página inválida.

For me works. Try the Autosport | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Autosport/96946735770) and chosse FOTOGALERIA: WRC Fafe Rally Sprint (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fautosport.sapo.pt%2Ffotogaler ia-wrc-fafe-rally-sprint%3Df104389&h=3AQF2YsoAAQHnurJBlmwYmUoCgNqMWpuDabIVnEDPVQpRVw)

And more photos: eWRC-results.com - archive and online results from WRC and rally (http://www.ewrc-results.com/foto.php?e=4307&t=WRC-Fafe-Rally-Sprint-2012)

[Andre Oliveira]

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/553340_10151423297670597_292402850596_23233152_208 1203935_n.jpg

Armindo´s car for Portugal, not the 01B :(

[mousti]

The one with the white bumper is that a test car?

[Andre Oliveira]

No. Is the new car.

[mousti]

Why a new car when it's not the 01B?

[tfp]

So thats not the little piglet or what ever it is Nobre talks about all the time?

[noel157]

Nobre talks about piglets?

[mousti]

Little green pig.

[Andre Oliveira]

Little green pig

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/398333_258749810881693_224994057590602_549764_2058 693153_n.jpghttp://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/543021_258749777548363_224994057590602_549763_5580 73819_n.jpg

[noel157]

Ok, thanks............

BTW, why did Araujo buy another car?

[Luis Pacheco]

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/553340_10151423297670597_292402850596_23233152_208 1203935_n.jpg

Armindo´s car for Portugal, not the 01B :(

World Rally Championship - News - Prodrive team reveals podium hopes (http://www.wrc.com/news/prodrive-team-reveals-podium-hopes/?fid=16341)

[alleskids]

If Prodrive Mini wants to be on a podium, they have to go to a theatre and perform on the podium there
BMW-Mini-Prodrive the musical

[JTGANG]

If Prodrive Mini wants to be on a podium, they have to go to a theatre and perform on the podium there
BMW-Mini-Prodrive the musical

Why you think it is impossible for Sordo to get a podium ?????

[dimviii]

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/553340_10151423297670597_292402850596_23233152_208 1203935_n.jpg

Armindo´s car for Portugal, not the 01B :(
Left guy is Bruno,the right is Zotos?Can anybody confirmed it?

ps.Zotos is a Greek mechanic former M-sport,Prodrive(Makkinens chief engineer) and now at Motorsport Italia seems.
Before maybe 12 years he was helping us at some point with a civic gr A.True petrolhead guy with huge knowledge.

[dimviii]

Why you think it is impossible for Sordo to get a podium ?????

With top 4 works crews without problems,i don t think so.Of course we have to see how good is the new Ohlins suspension they release at Portugal,as and how much better is the Mini with the new homologated parts.

[mousti]

If Prodrive Mini wants to be on a podium, they have to go to a theatre and perform on the podium there
BMW-Mini-Prodrive the musical
On gravel maybe asphalt is a whole other story..

[Fri]

pictures fromt the service park:
rallysport.hu - Rally de Portugal 2012 - Szerviz (http://www.rallysport.hu/images/2012/photo/wrc/04_portugal/01_kedd/index.htm)

[rbatista82]

Daniel Oliveira first time with the Fiesta WRC:
SuperMotores | Daniel Oliveira estreia o Fiesta WRC (http://supermotores.net/sm/noticia.asp?id=16826)

[mousti]

Livery Kuipers

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=276273862451762&set=a.181134701965679.47661.181112608634555&type=1&theater

[Hartusvuori]

Livery Kuipers

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=276273862451762&set=a.181134701965679.47661.181112608634555&type=1&theater

We need a new black.

[Barreis]

They should give the car to some real talent.

[Francis44]

They should give the car to some real talent.

Of course we all feel this way but the car wont pay for itself so someone has to come with the big buck.

[dimviii]

Photos Rallye du Portugal 2012 (http://www.rallye-sport.fr/photos-rallye-du-portugal-2012/)

[noel157]

Ford preview, mostly about Fafe:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OgZ201NtVo&feature=uploademail

[Francis44]

Henning Solberg car dosen't apper to be anywhere in the pics, he is in the entry-list however.