Rally Italia-Sardegna 2012 18-21 October 2012

[Bartolbia84]

It will take place October 18 to 21, 2012, in the spectacular and treacherous gravel roads of Sardinia, the Italian event of the WRC.
The race will be valid also for the PWRC.

[N.O.T]

exciting and refeshing news.....nothing of the above was known so far...and since the event is around the corner timing of this thread was perfect as well...

[Bartolbia84]

Almost certainly the basis of race is still the city of Olbia.
The Service Park will be where it was in 2011 or the port city (Viale Isola Bianca) near the city center.
The ceremonial start soon we will know the location. The same ceremony for the arrival of the race.

[fastboy]

Do you know if the windmill stages from last year down the south of sardinia will be used again?

[Motorsportfun]

Do you know if the windmill stages from last year down the south of sardinia will be used again?

The Grighine stages looks will be confirmed, but not the SS Alta Marmilla (the stage where Henning burned his Fiesta), because many of these roads were asphalted some months ago! :(

[N.O.T]

some things are not worth the trouble fighting against...

[userwave]

such a great event

[tommeke_B]

some things are not worth the trouble fighting against...

For the rally of Greece it doesn't seem a problem for you if they bring out a topic half a year before the event...

[N.O.T]

For the rally of Greece it doesn't seem a problem for you if they bring out a topic half a year before the event...

check the reason why the acropolis rally was brought up as a thread and then this.....i do believe that rally guide with stages and maps is far more important than a useless thread of nothingness mentioning things we already know....

the human race is doomed by the minorities...

[DonJippo]

check the reason why the acropolis rally was brought up as a thread and then this.....i do believe that rally guide with stages and maps is far more important than a useless thread of nothingness mentioning things we already know....

the human race is doomed by the minorities...

So where is our new moderator now? This kind of trash talk should be moved or even better deleted...

[tommeke_B]

@N.O.T. You're right, the rally-guide which isn't available anymore (or at least the link doesn't work). So you're right, ask the moderator to close this topic immediately. I'm very happy you are so concerned about everyone, as you seem to think everyone's annoyed by this topic.

[N.O.T]

@N.O.T. You're right, the rally-guide which isn't available anymore (or at least the link doesn't work). So you're right, ask the moderator to close this topic immediately. I'm very happy you are so concerned about everyone, as you seem to think everyone's annoyed by this topic.

if everyone was opening a thread about a rally stating just the date and the location i bet it would be annoying... prevention is the best thing always... the biggest problem in everything is when you show tolerance to incompetence/stupidity... trust me i come from a country where i have millions of examples to mention...around 10 million of them...

as for the link it doesn't work because they updated to vol.2 check the website.

[pino]

Thread cleaned from all rubbish, now those who don't wish to talk about this can stay off here...thank you :)

[SubaruNorway]

One i wish to do again for sure, how is the water temp in october? It was swimmable in may but not that warm and when i finally got in properly i got my finger stuck on a fishing hook...

[Mintexmemory]

So what happened to Sicily? Also not sad about Alta Marmilla - it really did string the miles out from a base north of Olbia. Now can I afford it this year and still have the cash to do the Monte in 2013? Decisions, decisions! Good news though, great event

[mousti]

Organisation around Sardegna had more money than Sicily so they got the WRC event.

[J4MIE]

One i wish to do again for sure, how is the water temp in october? It was swimmable in may but not that warm and when i finally got in properly i got my finger stuck on a fishing hook...

Did you have mousse fitted, or did you have to stop and change it? ;)

I really hate cold water and both times I went in May and I refused to go in the water! I think when WRC1 went in September 2005 I think) he said it was fine...

I have time booked off for this but depending what happens I may or may not be.there, still up in the air for me.

[Motorsportfun]

Late October is not that warm, but if you're lucky you can find temperatures around 22°-25° ;)

[SubaruNorway]

Did you have mousse fitted, or did you have to stop and change it? ;)

I really hate cold water and both times I went in May and I refused to go in the water! I think when WRC1 went in September 2005 I think) he said it was fine...

I have time booked off for this but depending what happens I may or may not be.there, still up in the air for me.

Just a slow puncture fortunately!

Good thing about it being off season is that you don't have all the tourists around. And part of the reason i want to do it again is that the video camera i used last year wasn't that great.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEFs5P0UcBE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AgmvNiGnY8

[Bartolbia84]

In mid-October the water is not hot, but acceptable, especially if it makes the temperatures of 2011 (23-26 ° during the hottest hours), the sea is a sight few people and crystal clear water. Soon it will be online on the website of the race, for now we've created (Connexion | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/groups/370478422964784/) - OFFICIAL PAGE) a reference to Facebook, we would be short even on Twitter.

The evidence leaks out of the race just yet ... but there could be some nice surprises, especially on Fridays, fortunately the dirt roads here, there are at least 600-700 km of roads and streets where a rally to pass safely. :)

[Bartolbia84]

fficial page of Rally d'Italia Sardegna, twelfth round of the 2012 FIA World Rally Championship.

For all the latest info, please visit our official website 2011 Rally d'Italia Sardegna - 5-8 maggio 2011* May 5-8 2011 (http://www.rallyitaliasardegna.com) (work in progress)

Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: @rally_d_italia

Official page to FB: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rally-dItali...222849214480337

[kiwinaussie]

I have booked a European holiday which just happens to coincidently take in this round of the WRC and also the Abu Dhabi F1 on the way back to Australia. Amazing how that happened. Now all I need to find is a company that does guided WRC tours. Rally Travel is obviously one such company. Are there any others that do guided tours for the Sardinia WRC that people are aware of and/or can recommend? Thanks in advance.

[wrc_flipper]

Rally Travel as very good, but try...

Rallytravels.com - The No.1 in Rally travels (http://www.rallytravels.com/content/se/) - good for small tours
or
Our Tours | 2011 Beijing to Paris - Itinerary & Booking | Rally Tours NZ (http://www.rallytours.co.nz/Rally-Tours/2011-B2P-Tour-Itinerary-Booking.asp) - is superb! - Going to Spain this year with them

[Jajá]

As wrc_flipper said, Rally Travel is good, I've been in Sardinia with them in 2009 and I got an amazing assistance. Rally Travels though (ran by Per Carlsson, a former WRC co-driver) is the best I've been with. I made Sweden and Finland with them in 2008. They are just awesome! Maria Andersson (current Sandell's co-driver) was in one of the Rally Travels' hosts for Finland in 2008. Kalle Grundel and Olä Stromberg are also hosts. Listening to their stories is better than watching the tourists on the roads, as N.O.T says!

Don't know about the third choice, but it seems to be the more feasible for you guys on that side of the planet.

BTW, Rally New Zealand is in my wish list.. :D

[6789]

Rally Travel as very good, but try...

Rallytravels.com - The No.1 in Rally travels (http://www.rallytravels.com/content/se/) - good for small tours
or
Our Tours | 2011 Beijing to Paris - Itinerary & Booking | Rally Tours NZ (http://www.rallytours.co.nz/Rally-Tours/2011-B2P-Tour-Itinerary-Booking.asp) - is superb! - Going to Spain this year with them

Rally Tours NZ normally run with Rally Travel tours don't they? I'm pretty sure they did when I went to Finalnd in 2010

[Jajá]

Why do you people prefer to go with these tours? I've done one event with tour and all the others since then on my own. I think the planning part is also fun. We've seen more spectacle for less money if we planned everything ourselves, and we had 100% freedom...

I am also bound to plan and watch the events by myself. In Sweden and Finland, when I used rally tours (RallyTravels), I preferred that way because it was my very first time in a totally different country and rally... I thought that would be "safer". In Sardinia, I used RallyTravel.com just to get the spectator accesses, but I planned and made it all by myself (it was not cheap,. though). In Argentina, I am used to going one week before the rally to drive through all the stages and waypoint the best spots. Unfortunately, some of them are not reachable by side roads, and the best of them require you to 'camp' there for the day...

[Bartolbia84]

Meanwhile Luca Pedersoli has announced its program of races for 2012. Among these is the Rally Italy Sardinia, that the spectacular Italian rider will race on a Citroen DS3 WRC sponsored by Magnetti Marelli.

[Bartolbia84]

Immediately after the Easter holidays, will begin work on the preparation of the route of the Rally of Italy - Sardinia 2012, which will be presented to the FIA on 16 May.
So far it is working for the realization of all four stages on gravel. Among the new stands out the hypothesis of Porto Cervo as the location of departure and arrival of the event and the fascinating hypothesis of Sassari to perform a remote service area.
Confirmed, however, the headquarters of the service park in the main Avenue of Olbia Isola Bianca.

[ShackShaker]

Seriously considering attending this event. What can anybody recommend for hotels/hostels and getting about ?

[Bartolbia84]

Some important dates to remember, May 16 there will be presentation to the FIA's draft itinerary of the rally, and also the release of our official website 2011 Rally d'Italia Sardegna - 5-8 maggio 2011* May 5-8 2011 (http://www.rallyitaliasardegna.com).

On 16 June, will release the long awaited rallyguide1, on August 16 will open registration for the race and will be on-line event Supplementary Regulations.

On September 18, rallyguide2 publication, and registration closes at the rally.

In summary
May 16: release 2012 Site 2011 Rally d'Italia Sardegna - 5-8 maggio 2011* May 5-8 2011 (http://www.rallyitaliasardegna.com)
May 16: Presentation of the draft itinerary for the FIA
June 16: on-line publication of RG1
August 16: on-line publication of the Supplementary Regulations for tenders and opening of registrations
September 18: online publication of RG2, registration closes at the rally.

[Ebse]

Hello, Mai 16th was bevore two days, but the official site is still the old.

[amilk]

Some important dates to remember, May 16 there will be presentation to the FIA's draft itinerary of the rally, and also the release of our official website 2011 Rally d'Italia Sardegna - 5-8 maggio 2011* May 5-8 2011 (http://www.rallyitaliasardegna.com).

On 16 June, will release the long awaited rallyguide1, on August 16 will open registration for the race and will be on-line event Supplementary Regulations.

On September 18, rallyguide2 publication, and registration closes at the rally.

In summary
May 16: release 2012 Site 2011 Rally d'Italia Sardegna - 5-8 maggio 2011* May 5-8 2011 (http://www.rallyitaliasardegna.com)
May 16: Presentation of the draft itinerary for the FIA
June 16: on-line publication of RG1
August 16: on-line publication of the Supplementary Regulations for tenders and opening of registrations
September 18: online publication of RG2, registration closes at the rally.

So no hope to have any info from the rally before 16 of June, publication of RG1?

[eestlane]

This is the only rally i dont want to go beacouse there are snakes everywere :S :D

[amilk]

You're a sissy! :D Been in Sardinia 2x, never seen any snake, except for the tyre-pattern-flat snake... :D

Your overal feeling about the rally? I never been there but this year I want to see it maybe. I'm hestating between France and Sardinia. (Of course gravel is more spectacular)

[wrc1600]

I have been 3 times there, best rally, don't hesitate you will not regret. You've got gravel, dust, sun, jumps, hairpins, water splashes, close to stages, close to crews.

[Bartolbia84]

On June 16, then will come the RG1 will also open the internet site of the race.
The race will be 4 days. QS on Thursday, near Olbia (new stage), in the afternoon there will be a departure from Olbia and make the first test of the rally of about 50 km.
Friday 6 tests (3 to race 2), with assistance in Sassari (100 km from Olbia), the tests will be run Saturday between Budden and Ala dei Sardi (Coiluna - Monte Lerno), Sundayretest to 50km + from the powerstage run 2 times.

[Fly_Half]

Anyone considering Sardinia I'd 100% recommend it. Everything about the island is absolutely stunning and the fact the WRC is there is a bonus! Another thing to consider is that if the FIA get their way this is probably the last time Sardinia will be used.

[Ebse]

It is the best rally in the calendar. Was there four times, and this year again.

[Bartolbia84]

The RG1 and 'was regularly made ​​to the terms of the regulation, not' been able to activate the site for bureaucratic reasons that because of the signing of the region could not be given the task to manage the site.


4 days of competition


Day1: Qualification Stage Telti (12km from Olbia), and PS1 departure of 48 km
Day2: We run the test on Filigosu famous for stepping into a new version, then remote assistance in Sassari, in the implementation of the PS "Castelsardo" and "Tergu-Osilo". All tests van repeated 2 times
Day3: Try opening the special all-new Monte Lerno, then the mythical Coiluna of 30km, and the proof of the rally with the legendary Queen Michy's Jump
Day4: Repeat the test and Powerstage 48km (2 steps) will be that of 2011.


I'm available for all the info on the race

[Dume2b]

Thanks! have you the time table for the special stage?

[Dume2b]

and the day 3, how many stages? only 2?

[Bartolbia84]

Rally Guide 1 | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.286719388093319.58931.222849214480337&type=1)


DAY1 Giovedi/Thursday 18 Ottobre/October

Qualifymg Stage - Telti ore 11.05

PS1 Monte Olia-Terranova (Km 48,30) ore 17.08

DAY2 Venerdi/Friday 19 Ottobre/October

PS2/6 Su Filigosu (Km 22) ore 09.09 - 17.48
PS3/5 Castelsardo (Km 14) ore 11.22 - 14.46
PS4/6 Tergu-Osilo (Km 22) ore 12.19 - 15.43

DAY3 Sabato/Saturday 20 Ottobre/October

PS8/11 Monte di Alà (Km 22) ore 09.33 - 15.33
PS9/12 Coiluna (Km 29,30) ore 10.28 - 16.28
PS10/13 Monte Lerno (Km 14) ore 11.31 - 17.31

DAY4 Domenica/Sunday 21 Ottobre/October

PS14/16 (Power Stage) Gallura (Km 8,20) ore 08.35 - 13.00
PS15 Monte Olia-Terranova (Km 48,50) ore 09.48

[amilk]

Rally Guide 1 | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.286719388093319.58931.222849214480337&type=1)


DAY1 Giovedi/Thursday 18 Ottobre/October

Qualifymg Stage - Telti ore 11.05

PS1 Monte Olia-Terranova (Km 48,30) ore 17.08

DAY2 Venerdi/Friday 19 Ottobre/October

PS2/6 Su Filigosu (Km 22) ore 09.09 - 17.48
PS3/5 Castelsardo (Km 14) ore 11.22 - 14.46
PS4/6 Tergu-Osilo (Km 22) ore 12.19 - 15.43

DAY3 Sabato/Saturday 20 Ottobre/October

PS8/11 Monte di Alà (Km 22) ore 09.33 - 15.33
PS9/12 Coiluna (Km 29,30) ore 10.28 - 16.28
PS10/13 Monte Lerno (Km 14) ore 11.31 - 17.31

DAY4 Domenica/Sunday 21 Ottobre/October

PS14/16 (Power Stage) Gallura (Km 8,20) ore 08.35 - 13.00
PS15 Monte Olia-Terranova (Km 48,50) ore 09.48

Which PS's are old ones and used earlier? I'm not sure in it.

Thanks

[Bartolbia84]

Which PS's are old ones and used earlier? I'm not sure in it.

Thanks

The new stages are: Castelsardo (ex-Test Rally Rally historic Coral ... valid for the European Historic Rally), Tergu-Osilo (formerly Costa Smeralda test of ERC from 1978 to 1986), Mount Ala (completely new), and several kilometers of Monte Lerno PS.

[Dume2b]

Thanks Bartolbia for your précious responses!!!!!

[Salist]

Many thanks for news Bartolbia84!

[Vincent Verstraete]

Hello Bartolbia84,

When comes the site online?

[Bartolbia84]

Hotel Olbia
http://www.trivago.it (http://www.trivago.it/)
http://www.booking.com/city/it/olbia...FYrP3wodC3UzIA (http://www.booking.com/city/it/olbia.it.html?aid=303945;label=olbia-Gw47G9nD97gRCAOfTG04EgS11436524725 :p l:ta :p 1:p 2:ac:ap1t2:neg;ws=&gclid=CO2OvOThjrECFYrP3wodC3UzIA)

B&B Olbia
http://www.booking.com/city/it/olbia...:ap1t1:neg;ws= (http://www.booking.com/city/it/olbia.it.html?aid=341111;label=olbia-GVTYOHdhu3W1ykVvJLabwwS16454261025 :p l:ta :p 1:p 2:ac:ap1t1:neg;ws=)

Restaurant e Pizzerie
http://www.tripadvisor.it/Restaurant..._Sardinia.html (http://www.tripadvisor.it/Restaurants-g187883-Olbia_Costa_Smeralda_Sardinia.html)

Europcar
http://www.europcar.it/DotcarClient/...FUFO3wodzEHOHA (http://www.europcar.it/DotcarClient/step1promo.action?promoId=1165723d1c3d553d7b690d67 7b055c02&checkoutCountry=IT&preselectedStationCode=OLBT02&checkinCountry=IT&preselectedStationCode=OLBT02&gclid=CLfvsaHhjrECFUFO3wodzEHOHA)

[traxx]

The Polo R WRC to participate 2 national rallies instead of Sardegna ?

La Polo hors WRC en 2012 et avec Sordo en 2013 ? (http://www.worldrallyisfree.com/2012/07/14/la-polo-hors-wrc-en-2012-et-avec-sordo-en-2013/)

[Bartolbia84]

2012 Rally d'Italia Sardegna | 17-21 ottobre 2012 (http://www.rallyitaliasardegna.com/home/ita)


OFFICIAL WEB SITE

[Bartolbia84]

The press release of Vomero Racing team, you will learn that Angrisani-Polliccino the start of the Rally Sardinia, Italy, in a Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X.
Very likely the presence of the crew of Campania, including the Rally of Spain.

[kiwiny]

Unfortunately Rally Travel, Rally Travels and Rally Sport have all confirmed they will not be doing guided tours this year. I have already booked my flights from Australia, but I do not want to do a self guided tour driving by myself. Does anyone know of any company doing guided tours this year? Secondly, I know it is a long shot, but is anyone doing a self guided tour who has a spare seat (happy to split costs)?

[amilk]

Unfortunately Rally Travel, Rally Travels and Rally Sport have all confirmed they will not be doing guided tours this year. I have already booked my flights from Australia, but I do not want to do a self guided tour driving by myself. Does anyone know of any company doing guided tours this year? Secondly, I know it is a long shot, but is anyone doing a self guided tour who has a spare seat (happy to split costs)?

Book an accomondation, rent a car, and take a good map. Maybe it will be not more expensive than to pay to a company and you will enjoy to self discover the island.

[jbmarcus21]

Big Big update and change road program for Rally Italia Sardegna 2012

Look new itinerary & timetable Programme du Rallye Wrc d'Italie-Sardaigne 2012 (http://planetemarcus.free.fr/italie12.htm)

[jbmarcus21]

Finland was the shortest 303k
Saison WRC 2012 (http://planetemarcus.free.fr/wrc.htm)

MC 433k
Swe 349k
Mex 407k
Por 434k
Arg 502k
Gre 409k
NZ 413k
Fin 303k
Deu 368k
GB 324k
Fra 404k
Ita 306k
Spa 405k

[Bartolbia84]

16/08/2012 - Olbia 16th August 2012 - With the publication of the Supplementary Regulations and the opening of entries, Rally Italia Sardegna 2012 - the Italian round of the FIA World Rally Championship, organised by the Automobile Club d'Italia with the support of the Regione Autonoma della Sardegna, which will take place from 18 to 21 October - starts its engines looking ahead to the upcoming competition
.
The main changes are the four-day itinerary, the remote service in Sassari and the return of the finish
ramp and Prize Giving to Porto Cervo. Compared to the first itinerary issued, there's a decrease in
the total competitive kilometres staged, totalling 306km instead of the 360km initially scheduled. This
cut was made with an aim of reducing costs for competitors as Rally Italia Sardegna will be the
penultimate event of the World Rally Championship. On the other hand, the number of Special
Stages remains unchanged, with 16 competitive stages but with a different distribution compared to
the first version of the itinerary. Simply put, Rally Italia Sardegna 2012 - despite a slightly shorter
itinerary - will maintain all its characteristics of difficulty and endurance which made this rally one of
the most technical challenges on the WRC calendar.

The main itinerary changes concern the last day of competition on Sunday 21st October, which will
only feature two runs through the 8.24km Gallura Special Stage and not the previously announced
50km Monte Olia-Terranova stage. Otherwise only small touches have been made to the itinerary,
for example on the first day of the rally on Thursday, which will see the 28.14km Terranova stage
run twice instead of the 50km Monte Olia-Terranova.

The rally will begin with a brand new 3km Qualifying Stage in Telti on Thursday 18th October. This
stage offers an ideal terrain for the P1 and P2 drivers QS, kicking off at 11.05. The competition will
start in earnest on the same day at 15.00, when the cars leave the Isola Bianca Service Park in Olbia
and - after going through the city's main street Corso Umberto I at 15.12 - they head to the first
section of the event, now marked by two runs through the Terranova stage, located in the Monte
Olia and Terranova forester yards, covering a combined stage distance of 56.28km.
The 29.68km Monte Lerno stage will open the day on Friday 19th October. This stage includes the
famous 'Micky's Jump' which a Rally Italia Sardegna calling card from both a sporting and media point
of view. Monte Lerno will be immediately followed by the brand new Tergu-Osilo test, which will be
used for the first time in the WRC - a historical, beautiful and fast 14.88km Special Stage - used in the
golden era of the Costa Smeralda rally. The route then heads to another new stage, the 14km
Castelsardo. The rally will cover a total of 117.36km on Friday and the competitors will visit the
Remote Service Park in Sassari's Piazza Antonio Segni three times.

On Saturday 20th October the rally will be based in the well-known Monte Acuto area, covering
115.92km. The itinerary includes the classic Coiluna (29,50 km) - with the Crastazza jump - the
partially new Monti di Alà (14,49 km) and the Monte Olia (14,12 km) stages.

The last day of the rally on Sunday 21st October - which will cover 16.48km - features two runs
through the Gallura stage, the first one at 9.20 and the Power Stage run at 11.00. The finish will be
on Sunday at 12.45 at the Marina Vecchia in Porto Cervo.

With the publication of the Supplementary Regulations the entries for Rally Italia Sardegna also
officially open and they will close on Tuesday 18th September for the WRC competitors and on
Tuesday 2nd October for others competitors.

Click on the following link to download the maps and itinerary for Rally Italia Sardegna 2012:
2012 Rally d'Italia Sardegna | 17-21 ottobre 2012 (http://www.rallyitaliasardegna.com/itinerary/itinerary/)

[cercle]

Is there already some news about the start of the Polo WRC?

When you have a look at the official website of the rally you can see a picture of the VW + that VW is one of the events sponsors...

[stefanvv]

Is there already some news about the start of the Polo WRC?

When you have a look at the official website of the rally you can see a picture of the VW + that VW is one of the events sponsors...

They were sponsors in Mexico and Argentina also.

[mousti]

Monte Carlo ;)

[Bartolbia84]

if the FIA by the OK ... I really think there is ... the Polo WRC (Ogier? Sainz?) ... is certain, however, the presence of Skoda S2000 VW team should be 2 locks (Abbring) and perhaps a entrusted to a third car Italian rider (U: Scandola?) ... but here we are talking about rumors that do not currently have anything for sure.


In Italy it also runs the 5th round of the "Rally Class." at the start Protasov (UKR), Andis (LET), Sungkar (IND) and Trivino (MEX) on all Subaru STi

[OzoneVibe]

This has been an interesting thread to read, since a friend and I are headed to Sardinia for this event.

It's going to be the first WRC I'll have been to other than several in the UK over many years.

One thing I've not been able to find out is how the ticketing for the stages works. I'm used to Rally GB where there tickets are needed for each stage (or a roving ticket for the whole event) ... but I've found nothing about this in my online research.

Any info on this would be much appreciated.

Also - which stages would people recommend we headed for?
In this respsect, best parking locations (we'll be in a Shogun 4x4 if that helps) .... and best viewing locations along these stages would be invaluable info. (GPS Lat/Long would be useful if anyone has this info.)

Many thanks in anticipation.

[OzoneVibe]

Nobody has ever made me so happy so quickly! Errrr ... that could sound so wrong! :p Thanks, tho, for that info.

[OzoneVibe]

Thanks, yes, I have all the maps/itinerary from the website. difficult to tell where along each stage is traditionally (most) "action packed" and exciting.

Accomodation .... the shogun has space for two to sleep in the back ... this is a "low budget" based tour. We'll have a tent with us too if we want some luxury! LOL!
But now we also have some spare money that was reserved for entry tickets ... so at least we can eat better than planned. :p

We should be arriving in Sardinia on the Tuesday ... so probably plenty of opportunity to meet with knowledgeable people when we are there .. and even scout out the stages.

[Bartolbia84]

SHOW YOUR PASSION FOR RALLY ITALIA SARDEGNA AND YOU COULD BE A GUEST OF THE ORGANISERS DURING THE 2012 EVENT





To promote this year's event (Olbia: 18th-21st October 2012), Rally Italia Sardegna launches an initiative dedicated to its fans (Rally d'Italia Sardegna | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/rallyitaliasardegna)) alongside rally and photography enthusiasts.

Rally Italia Sardegna presents the Fan Gallery, a collection of photos - taken by spectators - which represent the unique characteristics and strong emotions offered by the Italian round of the World Rally Championship. Rally Italia Sardegna is one of the most demanding events of the WRC calendar with long and technical stages and a rough and broken terrain. It's also one of the most spectacular rallies of the season for the iconic features which originally shot it to fame - like the spectacular 'Miki's Jump' and the Su Filigosu water splash - but also for the incredibly beautiful scenery offered on the itinerary, from the gentle landscape of the coast to the power of the wild Mediterranean scrub and the granite mountains.

How better to show all the event's different facets than through the eyes of the people experiencing it from the inside, with passion and enthusiasm, trying always to find the perfect angle to shoot and capture the moment. That's why the Fan Gallery is divided into two sections - 'Adrenaline' and 'Atmosphere of Sardinia' - which together make the essence of the event.

The 'Adrenaline' theme will include all the photos capturing spectacular moments, speed, driving skills. Whilst the theme 'Atmosphere of Sardinia' is divided into six sub-categories, which represent the essential elements of Rally Italia Sardegna: Water, Rocks, Dust, Cork Oaks, Landscape and People.

Every Rally Italia Facebook fan can take part via the Spectators section of the event's website: 2012 Rally d'Italia Sardegna | 17-21 ottobre 2012 (http://www.rallyitaliasardegna.com), by sending two photos from any Rally Italia Sardegna edition since it's been part of the WRC, on one or two of the proposed themes. The photos will be published in the Fan Gallery on the website and on the official Rally Italia Sardegna Facebook page (Rally d'Italia Sardegna | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/rallyitaliasardegna)), there will be a gallery for each theme. On 30th September 2012 the 20 photos (two from the 'Adrenaline' category and three from each 'Atmosphere' sub-category) with the largest number of 'Likes' will be part of a photo exhibition that will be created in the Service Park in Olbia during the rally.

The selected photos will also be judged by the official photographer of Rally Italia Sardegna who will choose the best image representing the spirit of the event.

The author of this image will be a guest of Rally Italia Sardegna and he/she will be staying in a hotel in Olbia throughout the rally.

All the details and technical information to enter can be found on http://www.rallyitaliasardegna.com/spectators/join-our-fan-gallery, where you can send your photos.

[MartijnS]

We are going to Sardinia for the first time this year! :)
Really looking forward to it!

[wrc1600]

We are going to Sardinia for the first time this year! :)
Really looking forward to it!

Good choice :)

[Fly_Half]

Also - which stages would people recommend we headed for?

This one:

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3228/5711871996_8a470fdc37_z.jpg

Not sure what the stage is called this year, but this is the Crastazza jump. A must do if you're heading to Sardinia. WISH I WAS GOING AGAIN THIS YEAR!!!

[MartijnS]

Yeah, that looks pretty good :D Better than the slower/higher one!

[Jajá]

This one:

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3228/5711871996_8a470fdc37_z.jpg

Not sure what the stage is called this year, but this is the Crastazza jump. A must do if you're heading to Sardinia. WISH I WAS GOING AGAIN THIS YEAR!!!

Indeed, I've been there testifying the 35+ meters-long Loeb's jump in 2009, the longest of the jumps (Khalid Al-Qassimi was close, though...). It's a great spot!

[Bartolbia84]

Moretti ---> Mitsubishi Lancer EVO9 version R4

[OzoneVibe]

This one:

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3228/5711871996_8a470fdc37_z.jpg

Not sure what the stage is called this year, but this is the Crastazza jump. A must do if you're heading to Sardinia. WISH I WAS GOING AGAIN THIS YEAR!!!

Now that looks good!

Sorry for slow response ... never got an email notifying me there had be activity on the thread :(

[OzoneVibe]

Anyone know which mobile data SIM gives best value for money for 10 days in Sardinia?

So important to post pics and make those not there jealous :p

[OzoneVibe]

I see the Rally Italia Sardegna website has a "Spectator Guide" section ... that (so far) has no info.
Judging by some guides from provious years I've found (via Google), they provide some pretty good info on location of access roads to the stages, etc.
Anyone know how long in advance these guides are available on the site?

[tolis]

Campedelli: Purtroppo niente Sardegna WRC. Accordo saltato tra Italia e Racing.Grazie comunque per l'impegno e la considerazione.Ci speravo. Batterie esauste. Ricarico il mio fisico e da domani pronti per altri obbiettivi.

So that means no WRC Sardegna for him?

[focus206]

Campedelli: Purtroppo niente Sardegna WRC. Accordo saltato tra Italia e Racing.Grazie comunque per l'impegno e la considerazione.Ci speravo. Batterie esauste. Ricarico il mio fisico e da domani pronti per altri obbiettivi.

So that means no WRC Sardegna for him?

Yes, it means no WRC Sardegna for him.

[steffforno]

Anyone know which mobile data SIM gives best value for money for 10 days in Sardinia?

So important to post pics and make those not there jealous :p

I live in Oristano -Sardinia ... For me is Tim... But ask BartoOlbia that he lives in Olbia

[OzoneVibe]

I live in Oristano -Sardinia ... For me is Tim... But ask BartoOlbia that he lives in Olbia
Thanks.

Do you know what deals Tim has for data?

[steffforno]

I see the Rally Italia Sardegna website has a "Spectator Guide" section ... that (so far) has no info.
Judging by some guides from provious years I've found (via Google), they provide some pretty good info on location of access roads to the stages, etc.
Anyone know how long in advance these guides are available on the site?

I don't know when...maybe a couple of day are online!!!

[userwave]

my wife and I travelled from Canada to this rally in 2008 , it is one of the best in the championship and Sardinia is an amazing place to visit as well

[steffforno]

Thanks.

Do you know what deals Tim has for data?

2.5 mb for week at 2.5 euro
5.0 mb for week at 5 euro
Maybe you want one more gb is 10 euro!

[OzoneVibe]

2.5 mb for week at 2.5 euro
5.0 mb for week at 5 euro
Maybe you want one more gb is 10 euro!
Ah - thanks! That sounds good. :)

[Bartolbia84]

VIP Experience: Fly by elicopter to the special stages of Rally Italia Sardegna and dine in the hospitality of an official WRC team! Packages available from Euros 200 per person only. Have a look! Reservation required.

European Sport Communication - Rallye WRC Italy Sardinia 2012 - Special VIP (http://www.european-sport.net/page_EN-63-WRC_Italie_Sardaigne_2012_Special_VIP.html)

[OzoneVibe]

2.5 mb for week at 2.5 euro
5.0 mb for week at 5 euro
Maybe you want one more gb is 10 euro!Hi, Stefforno . . . it's me with more questions again. ;-)
Do you know if these Tim sims permit tethering? (One phone .. with the sim .. with wifi hot-spot for second phone to share connection?).
tia
David

[Bartolbia84]

The vademecum of the 2012 Rally Italia Sardegna says in details all the "contents" of the 12th Round of the World Rally Championship 2012. From the description of the itinerary to the locations of the main venues, the Rally Guide 2 anticipates the next pubblication: the Spectators' Guide.2012 Rally Italia Sardegna | 18-21 ottobre 2012 (http://www.rallyitaliasardegna.com/ita/media/rally-guide-2/)

[steffforno]

yes man! the cost is 5 euro for one day! but if you won't pay, there is the 3, but I don't like it... for another questions. no problem !

[Bartolbia84]

biolghini ---> Lancer EVO X r4

[Bartolbia84]

GUIDA SPETTATORI - ON LINE

SPECTATORS GUIDE - ON LINE2012 Rally Italia Sardegna | 18-21 ottobre 2012 (http://www.rallyitaliasardegna.com/ita/spettatori/guida-per-gli-spettatori/)

[OzoneVibe]

GUIDA SPETTATORI - ON LINE

SPECTATORS GUIDE - ON LINE2012 Rally Italia Sardegna | 18-21 ottobre 2012 (http://www.rallyitaliasardegna.com/ita/spettatori/guida-per-gli-spettatori/)Whoop!!! Thanks for let us know! :)

[MartijnS]

Nice maps!

[OzoneVibe]

Yeah - nice maps. Sat here getting spectator access points and parking areas into my satnav :)

I found somewhere on the site some remnants of their guide for spectators for 2011. Really good directions to the spactator areas. Hopefully they'll do a version for this year very soon.

[jbmarcus21]

Google Earth Map Italia Sardegna WRC is out !!!
Programme du Rallye Wrc d'Italie-Sardaigne 2012 (http://planetemarcus.free.fr/italie12.htm)

[Bartolbia84]

http://www.rallyitaliasardegna.com/i...li-spettatori/ (http://www.rallyitaliasardegna.com/ita/spettatori/guida-per-gli-spettatori/)

GUIDA SPETTATORI DETTAGLIATE!!!

[hanjob11]

Neuville will replace Al Attiyah :up:

[rallye-vid]

30 entries ...

[rallye-vid]

No list yet: Enttäuschung auf Sardinien*:: rallye-magazin.de (http://www.rallye-magazin.de/rallyes/wm/nachrichten/news-detail/d/2012/09/25/enttaeuschung-auf-sardinien/index.html)

[MartijnS]

At least you can do more than two stages per day! ;)

[MartijnS]

Yeah, figured that :)

[amilk]

Any news about the entry list? The publication date was due two days before...Entry list would be an important factor to decide to go or not to see in live.

[Salist]

Big jump on Mickey's jump:
Novikov - Fiesta WRC (http://www.wr-x.com/#/wrc-img/2011-7/rally-ditalia-sardegna-67/ss13-monte-lerno-mickeys-jump-793/)

[EightGear]

Any news about the entry list..?

[Bartolbia84]

Town of Ozieri/Province of Sassari.

Department of Culture, Media, Sport,
Education, Equal Opportunities.
Department of Productive Activities and Labor Policies.

On the occasion of the ninth Rally Italia Sardinia 2012 that will take place in Sardinia from the 18th to the 21st October 2012 and will count for the twelfth World Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championship, the Town of Ozieri, with the participation of the Department of Culture, Media, Sport, Education, Equal Opportunities, and the Department of Productive Activities and Labor Policies
organizes:
a welcoming ceremony for all the crews in transit on the 19th October 2012, during the road section of the participants through the town of Ozieri (SS).
A parking bay will be set up in Piazza Garibaldi, in order to offer all members of the crews some refreshments, with the tasting of a local dessert, the “copuletta” (Slow Food certification). Members of the FIA, ACI, CSAI and Media will be allowed to take part in the refreshments as well. There will also be two people dressed up in the typical Ozieri costume, in order to emphasize the folkloristic traditions of the town.
The aim of this event is to promote the town of Ozieri by means of this characteristic show and to generate interest towards the Rally Italia Sardinia, since it is an event of international relevance and huge importance for the Sardinian and Italian area in general.

[OzoneVibe]

Forgive me for perhaps getting something wrong ... but I've been entering some of the Spectator Zone locations into my satnav and fear that some GPS info may be wrong in the Spectator Guide.

For instance, SZ5 (Stage 3/8) is given as "N 40° 42,067 E 9° 09,563", but entering this into Google Maps gives a location to the north east of SZ8 (N 40° 41,212 E 9° 9,113 ... and indeed the coordinate values support this) rather than to the south east as suggested by the map.

Has anyone else checked them out and found any other errors?

[steffforno]

Forgive me for perhaps getting something wrong ... but I've been entering some of the Spectator Zone locations into my satnav and fear that some GPS info may be wrong in the Spectator Guide.

For instance, SZ5 (Stage 3/8) is given as "N 40° 42,067 E 9° 09,563", but entering this into Google Maps gives a location to the north east of SZ8 (N 40° 41,212 E 9° 9,113 ... and indeed the coordinate values support this) rather than to the south east as suggested by the map.

Has anyone else checked them out and found any other errors?

If you're going to go there you should not! Because there Will be many people

[OzoneVibe]

The whole reason for coming to Sardinai is to "go there" .... as many stages as we can manage to get to. ;-)

[steffforno]

The whole reason for coming to Sardinai is to "go there" .... as many stages as we can manage to get to. ;-)

Lol you want to see the micki jump... What stages would you like to see?

[OzoneVibe]

Lol you want to see the micki jump... What stages would you like to see?

As I asked in my post of 31st August ...


....
Also - which stages would people recommend we headed for?
In this respsect, best parking locations (we'll be in a Shogun 4x4 if that helps) .... and best viewing locations along these stages would be invaluable info. (GPS Lat/Long would be useful if anyone has this info.)

Many thanks in anticipation.

... but never receieved any guidance.

So - currently working from the spectator guide and Google Earth to decide where to head for.

As mentioned in that previous post, we're in a 4x4 ... so access to anywhere is no problem for us.

[steffforno]

As I asked in my post of 31st August ...

... but never receieved any guidance.

So - currently working from the spectator guide and Google Earth to decide where to head for.

As mentioned in that previous post, we're in a 4x4 ... so access to anywhere is no problem for us.

Tell me you that stage would like see!!
I 'll do these stage: shakedown, 1,2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14, sunday I didn't see nothing because there Will be many people!!! I have to get up Too early.. I live in Oristano

[steffforno]

As I asked in my post of 31st August ...

... but never receieved any guidance.

So - currently working from the spectator guide and Google Earth to decide where to head for.

As mentioned in that previous post, we're in a 4x4 ... so access to anywhere is no problem for us.

Tomorrow I tell you that spectator area what I do

[steffforno]

Anyway for the 4x4 there are no problem!!! I don't have ever problem with my CAR.. And sorry for my English

[OzoneVibe]

Anyway for the 4x4 there are no problem!!! I don't have ever problem with my CAR.. And sorry for my EnglishYour English is no problem. I won't pretend to know more Italian than "Ciao", "Pasta" and "Barolo" ;p (.... and several car and motorbike manufaturer names, of course.)

[Bartolbia84]

http://www.rallyitaliasardegna.com/public/2012/pdf/Elenco_iscritti/RIS/01-01-2012_Mixed//01-01-2012_Mixed_Rally_dItalia_Sardegna_Elenco_iscritti_ ita.pdf

ENTRY LIST

[J.Lindstroem]

Wasn't the Polo Wrc suppose to make its debut in Sardinia?

[SubaruNorway]

Wasn't the Polo Wrc suppose to make its debut in Sardinia?

Yes, but the other teams didn't agree to let it run out of competition or something.

[J.Lindstroem]

Yes, but the other teams didn't agree to let it run out of competition or something.

Oh what a shame...

[Mirek]

I heard Polo may be in Rallye du Var and Rallye du Condroz. The zero test car also in Rally Legend San Marino.

[vino_93]

in France there is a regulation which agree WRC cars still not homologated by the FIA (it was used for the Xsara WRC). So why not ?

[steffforno]

Yes, but the other teams didn't agree to let it run out of competition or something.


Really??? What??? Would male the Zero CAR

[Astro83]

Will This event be live on tv as in france ;) ;)

[rallyfiend]

Will This event be live on tv as in france ;) ;)

RAI COMMITS TO RALLY ITALIA SARDEGNA
Italy's National TV network will broadcast over three hours of live and
pre-recorded programming from the WRC event and, in addition,
dedicated reports will go on air during sports programmes and newscasts.
Olbia, 6 October 2012 - RAI finalised extended programming dedicated to Rally Italia
Sardegna 2012. During the four days of competition, the Italian national television will follow
the event with dedicated reports and reviews.
RAI Sport will broadcast over three hours of live and pre-recorded programming whilst
dedicated reports will be shown on sports and general newscasts.
Please find below the detailed schedule of the live and pre-recorded broadcasts:
THURSDAY 18 OCTOBER
30' pre-recorded magazine broadcasted on RAI Sport 2 from 22:30 to 23:00
FRIDAY 19 OCTOBER
As Thursday, broadcasted on RAI Sport 2 from 22:40 to 23:10 before 'Reparto Corse'.
SATURDAY 20 OCTOBER
One hour live show on RAI Sport 2 from Olbia's Service Park from 18:30 to 19:30
SUNDAY 21 OCTOBER
One hour live show on RAI Sport 2 from Porto Cervo.

[GigiGalliNo1]

Italy has secured live national TV on RAI, despite there being no top Italian drivers or teams in the sport.

Where is Gigi Galli! :D

[steffforno]

Italy has secured live national TV on RAI, despite there being no top Italian drivers or teams in the sport.

Where is Gigi Galli! :D

I miss Gigi !!! It's spectacular driver!!!

[rallye-vid]

Yes, spectacular + funny + nice driver.

[Barreis]

He's co-driver puncher.

[rallye-vid]

Sometimes.. yes

[Barreis]

Broke nose with bottle to one of them, not nice sportsmenship.

[rallye-vid]

Ok, i didn't know about the bottle :vader:

[focus206]

The bottle thing was an accident, Gigi threw it to his co-driver who missed it and the bottle finished on his nose :D

[Barreis]

Yeah, with enough speed to break it. :D

[cercle]

Are the following 2 points still on stage Terranova?

eWRC.cz - po všech stránkách rally… (http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/image_browse.php?id=63247)
eWRC.cz - po všech stránkách rally… (http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/image_browse.php?id=63251)

Where are they situated?

[Mintexmemory]

Are the following 2 points still on stage Terranova?

eWRC.cz - po všech stránkách rally… (http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/image_browse.php?id=63247)
eWRC.cz - po všech stránkách rally… (http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/image_browse.php?id=63251)

Where are they situated?

If you go on the spectator info in the Rally d'italia website the first site is shown as a spectator zone. The second point is at the bottom of the hill that is the first point.
Here's links to my pics taken at that location
Prokop / Tomanek Fiesta S2000 - Rally Italia 2011 Terra Nova | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/74mex/5809601617/in/set-72157626905299928)
Tanak / Sikk Fiesta S2000 - Rally Italia 2011 Terra Nova | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/74mex/5809599633/in/set-72157626905299928/)
Hirvonen / Lehtinen Fiesta WRC - Rally Italia 2011 Terra Nova | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/74mex/5807143165/in/set-72157626905299928/)

[Jayjay-Rallye]

If you go on the spectator info in the Rally d'italia website the first site is shown as a spectator zone. The second point is at the bottom of the hill that is the first point.


Sorry, due to my poor english, I need some more information.
The second site is before or after the fisrt one? (Which distance between the both?)

[Mintexmemory]

Sorry, due to my poor english, I need some more information.
The second site is before or after the fisrt one? (Which distance between the both?)
The second site is 300m from the base of the hill that is the first site. So from the top of the hill (start of first site) to the second site is a total of about 600m

If you follow my flickr sequence of Prokop (includes the 3 photos before the link I posted) He comes over the crest at the start of point 1, goes down the hill, gets to the base and the final photo is about 200m from the base of the hill (first site) and is entering the water splash section (second site)
a Jayjay - Rally
PM a moi pour expliquation en francais s'il te plait

[Sander D.]

Does anybody know where this watersplash is: ewrc.cz/ewrc/image_browse.php?id=62399 ?

Thanks in advance !

[Mintexmemory]

Further to my previous info the first Terranova point is this:
http://www.rallyitaliasardegna.com/public/2012/pdf/Guida_per_gli_spettatori/RIS/18-10-2012_1-2%20Terranova//18-10-2012_1-2%20Terranova_Rally_d_Italia_Sardegna_Zona_spettat ori_4_ing.pdf
The watersplash I believe is on Su Filigoso stage which is not in this edition itinerary. Neither is the Alta Marmilla splash pictured in the link below
Solberg / Patterson Citroen DS3 WRC - Rally Italia 2011 Alta Marmilla 1 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/74mex/5736302986/in/set-72157626732003250)

Wish I were going this year, but Spain will be good.
As an aside was any other member at the Alta Marmilla splash last year? Waiting for first car, two russians thought they'd get in front of all the other togs and fans close to the stream bank. As Loeb came through they could see a wall of water coming their way and realised why no one had positioned themselves there. Too late to run, they hardly had time to turn their backs - which was amusing

[steffforno]

If rain before the race there's a this place a watersplash!!! Maybe 400 meters !!! http://www.rallyitaliasardegna.com/public/2012/pdf/Guida_per_gli_spettatori/RIS/18-10-2012_1-2%20Terranova//18-10-2012_1-2%20Terranova_Rally_d_Italia_Sardegna_Zona_spettat ori_4_ing.pdf

[Mintexmemory]

If rain before the race there's a this place a watersplash!!! Maybe 400 meters !!! http://www.rallyitaliasardegna.com/public/2012/pdf/Guida_per_gli_spettatori/RIS/18-10-2012_1-2%20Terranova//18-10-2012_1-2%20Terranova_Rally_d_Italia_Sardegna_Zona_spettat ori_4_ing.pdf

Even if quite dry there are still plenty of springs and mud puddles as my Flooding Flodin pic shows ;)
Flodin / Bergsten - Mini John Cooper Works - Terra Nova - Rally Italia 2011 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/74mex/5939041099/in/set-72157626905299928)

[steffforno]

Does anybody know where this watersplash is: ewrc.cz/ewrc/image_browse.php?id=62399 ?

Thanks in advance !
there isn't this year!!! The stage ends before the watersplash

[Mintexmemory]

there isn't this year!!! The stage ends before the watersplash

So which stage is it? One of the new ones, with a renaming?

[steffforno]

Even if quite dry there are still plenty of springs and mud puddles as my Flooding Flodin pic shows ;)
Flodin / Bergsten - Mini John Cooper Works - Terra Nova - Rally Italia 2011 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/74mex/5939041099/in/set-72157626905299928)

Yes... Maybe this pic is made at the second run!!! The first run if it rain is so! http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JKEIk3AtT34/T5gKXHnun-I/AAAAAAAAAQs/7HFhwwkRiqU/wrc_citroen_1600.jpg

[steffforno]

So which stage is it? One of the new ones, with a renaming?

The stage is 3/8 Monte Lerno!!! Anyway I see the SpectAtor area 8 of the stage Monte Lerno... The cAr run down of the mountain too fust!!! 6 gear

[Mintexmemory]

Yes... Maybe this pic is made at the second run!!! The first run if it rain is so! http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JKEIk3AtT34/T5gKXHnun-I/AAAAAAAAAQs/7HFhwwkRiqU/wrc_citroen_1600.jpg
Nope, only 1 run last year on the Sunday Morning and dry from the Wednesday before. But there were some very deep water holes as the Kimi shot shows.

[steffforno]

Nope, only 1 run last year on the Sunday Morning and dry from the Wednesday before. But there were some very deep water holes as the Kimi shot shows.

I don't remember man!!!

[cercle]

according to me the picture from Kimi is the splash in Greece...

[Mintexmemory]

according to me the picture from Kimi is the splash in Greece...

Well that makes sense now! Since Kimi wasn't a starter in Sardinia last year :D -Didn't want to argue with the locals!!
Even though the mud is the same colour the splashes I pictured didn't get that high.

[dimviii]

Well that makes sense now! Since Kimi wasn't a starter in Sardinia last year :D -Didn't want to argue with the locals!!
Even though the mud is the same colour the splashes I pictured didn't get that high.

99% cercle is right.I d like to mention it too when i fiirst saw the photo,but wasn t sure.

[SubaruNorway]

If rain before the race there's a this place a watersplash!!! Maybe 400 meters !!! http://www.rallyitaliasardegna.com/public/2012/pdf/Guida_per_gli_spettatori/RIS/18-10-2012_1-2%20Terranova//18-10-2012_1-2%20Terranova_Rally_d_Italia_Sardegna_Zona_spettat ori_4_ing.pdf


I was there last year, where do you mean the 400m watersplash will be?? To me you're just posting lots of false information.

From 1:35min
WRC Rally Sardinia 2011 (part 2 of 2) - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AgmvNiGnY8)

[steffforno]

https://www.google.it/search?tbm=isch&source=mog&hl=it&gl=it&client=safari&tab=wi&q=rally%20italia%20sardegna%20terranova&sa=N&biw=568&bih=301#i=5
What this is?? I have been there 2/3 years ago ... I remember that there is a watersplash

[steffforno]

I was there last year, where do you mean the 400m watersplash will be?? To me you're just posting lots of false information.

From 1:35min
WRC Rally Sardinia 2011 (part 2 of 2) - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AgmvNiGnY8)

http://www.rallylinkserver.com/bettiol/2011/00_italia/pages/image/imagepage25.html

http://www.rallylinkserver.com/bettiol/2009/14_italia/imageFull1.htm

http://www.rallylinkserver.com/bettiol/2009/14_italia/imageFull35.htm

http://www.rallylinkserver.com/bettiol/2008/13_italia/imageFull10.htm
So are false information?? Like not.. I said IF RAIN BEFORE THE RACE THERE IS A WATER SPLASH... IF don't rain there is nothing!!

[steffforno]

I would not count on splashes this year. Last year was in early may, this year is after a long, hot, dry summer... ;)

Yes I know.. I'm live in Sardinia... This Friday comes the bad weather!!!

[steffforno]

99% cercle is right.I d like to mention it too when i fiirst saw the photo,but wasn t sure.

Man You right... to search for the watersplash... I shall attempt terranova on google .. I was wrong to not watch that Kimi was!!

[dimviii]

Man You right... to search for the watersplash... I shall attempt terranova on google .. I was wrong to not watch that Kimi was!!

is the stage Reggini this water splash
WRC Rally Acropolis 2011 stage Rengini 4,5km water splash - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ8b5QuAdxc)

[SubaruNorway]

Rally d'Italia Sardegna 2011 - Immagini di Massimo Bettiol (http://www.rallylinkserver.com/bettiol/2011/00_italia/pages/image/imagepage25.html)

Rally Italia Sardegna (http://www.rallylinkserver.com/bettiol/2009/14_italia/imageFull1.htm)

Rally Italia Sardegna (http://www.rallylinkserver.com/bettiol/2009/14_italia/imageFull35.htm)

Rally Italia Sardegna (http://www.rallylinkserver.com/bettiol/2008/13_italia/imageFull10.htm)
So are false information?? Like not.. I said IF RAIN BEFORE THE RACE THERE IS A WATER SPLASH... IF don't rain there is nothing!!

Not the same place and hardly 400m :p

[steffforno]

More pictures for watersplash terranova

LastYears
2009
http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/image_browse.php?id=33204

2008
http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/image_browse.php?id=19386

2007http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/image_browse.php?id=10290


why should I give false information ... I too like others to be precise when I go out to see the rally

[steffforno]

is the stage Reggini this water splash
WRC Rally Acropolis 2011 stage Rengini 4,5km water splash - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ8b5QuAdxc)

Yea I'm so sorry for that!!!

[steffforno]

Not the same place and hardly 400m :p

Maybe not 400m but Max 800 because ...
Man trust what I say ... But if it does not rain there is nothing in

[MartijnS]

I was there last year, where do you mean the 400m watersplash will be?? To me you're just posting lots of false information.


I think he means that the splash is at 400m distance from that spot ;)
Not a 400m watersplash.

[andyone]

Latvala is going to win this one again.. for the second time. two Swedish. two GB now its going to be Two Sardinia...

[Jayjay-Rallye]

Sorry, due to my poor english, I need some more information.
The second site is before or after the fisrt one? (Which distance between the both?)

thanks for your answer!

[Mintexmemory]

thanks for your answer!

You're welcome. If you are going to Rally d'Italia can I recommend Coiluna stage. The bend here
Latvala / Antilla - Fiesta WRC - Coiluna 1 - Rally Italia 2011 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/74mex/5939602930/in/set-72157626855029934/)
is only a short distance from the 2 famous jumps. It is possible to walk to these points from the lake near the start (easiest car access) in less than 30mn

[cercle]

Is the shakedown a nice stage?
Can anyone tell me some goods spots to watch on the new stages Castelsardo and Tergu-Osilo?
Thx

[Mintexmemory]

Dont know about the new stages, and the Shakedown is a new stage too. But.... long sections of the shakedown are visible on Google Maps streetview so that might help selecting a view point

[kiwiny]

Hi all. I have booked with European Sport Communication to see the rally via helicopter on Saturday and Sunday (someone posted the link a couple of weeks back). I want to see shakedown on Thursday and the stages on Friday but they don't have enough people to confirm. If anyone has a spare seat in their car for thursday and/or friday that they are willing to full (i am obviously willing to pay more than my fair share of the cost) please message me. I am currently travelling Sardinia (in Castelsardo at the moment). I will be staying in Olbia in a hotel next to the service park for the duration of the rally.
Thanks
grant

[bluuford]

Weather will be mixed. looks like the rally will be affected by small low pressure system. That means, not to hot and not too much rain (higher possibility of rain on Fridy afternoon and Saturday morning). Daily temperature between 18..24 degrees. Still long to go, much can change.

[wrc1600]

Anyone know if there will be access to COILUNA - LOELLE second run? Spectator guide says that the road closes at 8:37 before first run. Wondering if they going to close for the whole day as in 2010 or open for second run as in 2011.

[steffforno]

Anyone know if there will be access to COILUNA - LOELLE second run? Spectator guide says that the road closes at 8:37 before first run. Wondering if they going to close for the whole day as in 2010 or open for second run as in 2011.
Nope man!!! The road closes at8.37

[wrc1600]

The road coming from North (towards start) should be closed, but of course there are plenty of other possibilities to get to the stages. :)

More details please ;) I will not be driving 4WD...

[steffforno]

More details please ;) I will not be driving 4WD...

If you'll go in the jump at second stage. I don't know.. If maybe someone comes from first stage is a mess because the road at a point is one lane!!

[wrc1600]

Pretty much every proper gravel road you can clearly identify on Google Earth is drivable, from our experience from last last years. Also there are 2 other public areas (on South-side) that won't be closed, if you really want to be 100% sure you can drive on the roads given... ;)
Thank you, I tried once gravel road but it wasn't drivable at some point, need to try different this year.

[wrc1600]

If you'll go in the jump at second stage. I don't know.. If maybe someone comes from first stage is a mess because the road at a point is one lane!!

That is what I never understand, last year road was open between runs and there was no probem, in 2010 and this year looks like it will be the same nonsens. What is the point of stage with limited access? They can configure this stage slightly different like in 2007 with access from south to the jump.

[Mintexmemory]

On thursday between shakedown and first stage we're going to do some recce on acces-roads everywhere around there (also for Monte Lerno), I don't think I'll have internet acces before the rally... But maybe it's not a bad idea to do the same? You're only some 20km from there for SS1 anyway... ;)

If you don't get to park on Coiluna start approach (big grassed area) then the next spectator zone by the lake is best. I would stay at Coiluna all day, it is such a varied stage
Very envious, just hope Spain will be as good as Sardinia is sure to be

[Mintexmemory]

There's no need to go to spectator areas... :) It's easy to do Coiluna and Monte Olia 2x... Why stay on one stage when you can do another one? :)
Fair enough ;) Just that there is so much variety to see at Coiluna - but then I am in love with the place. Have a good trip

[steffforno]

Start to rain in Sardinia!!!

[steffforno]

That is what I never understand, last year road was open between runs and there was no probem, in 2010 and this year looks like it will be the same nonsens. What is the point of stage with limited access? They can configure this stage slightly different like in 2007 with access from south to the jump.

man I don't remember that was year meybe in 2009... Between two stage I had a big problem because in point on the road is narrow!!! I don't know this year.. So I call my friend and I'll tell you

[dimviii]

http://www.autonews-magazine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ds3wrc-ph-sardaigne.jpg

[dimviii]

if it is a repost feel free to erase the post
Rally d'Italia Sardegna | Italy | Rally-Maps.com (http://www.rally-maps.com/country/Italy/rally/74/Rally-d-Italia-Sardegna)

3D Flight - Rally d'Italia Sardegna | Rally-Maps.com (http://www.rally-maps.com/country/Italy/rally/413/Rally-d-Italia-Sardegna/3D-Tour)

[dimviii]

service park comes alive
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A5Kv9ZrCEAAm3Jm.jpg

[steffforno]

Atko test!!

http://youtu.be/5FR-IdarlT0

[wrc1600]

man I don't remember that was year meybe in 2009... Between two stage I had a big problem because in point on the road is narrow!!! I don't know this year.. So I call my friend and I'll tell you

thanks mate

[steffforno]

thanks mate

Dude!! The road stay/remain closed all day!! My friend work in the organization!!

[wrc1600]

Dude!! The road stay/remain closed all day!! My friend work in the organization!!

Thank you. That sucks, one comes all he way there for those places to find out it can't be done. Tell them to do better job next time if this year is not the last year :) 2007 stages were far better organised.

[kiwiny]

No bus tour is available at all (I have never been to a rally where there has not been a tour available). I am willing to pay 150 euro for Thursday and 200 euro for Friday (so 350 euro for the 2 days) if anyone has a spare seat in their car that they are willing to offer to a New Zealander (who is actually now, to all his kiwi friends disgust, also an Aussie).

[dimviii]

http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/10576_372809372797751_873362518_n.jpghttp://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/576984_372809459464409_1872965077_n.jpg

[MartijnS]

Dude!! The road stay/remain closed all day!! My friend work in the organization!!

Only from the top?
So you can drive there after the stage back to the beginning or is it closed both ways??

[GigiGalliNo1]

Sorry but just check entry list. Car number 6. M-Sport WRT John Powell (TTO) Michael Fennell (JAM)

Who is this? Who's seat have they taken?!

[GigiGalliNo1]

In fact I am. Why are iRally posting an entry list for a rally two rounds away in top news when a rally is on this weekend?! Stupid. Anyways, yes I will post this in next thread :)

[dimviii]

http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/155586_500186360000622_587108783_n.jpg

[OzoneVibe]

Arrived in Olbia from UK ... so ... what's happening where?
Where is the service park located ... and is there any activity there yet?

[dimviii]

Arrived in Olbia from UK ... so ... what's happening where?
Where is the service park located ... and is there any activity there yet?

you fly to Olbia without knowing where is the service park? Service park must be ready with all teams at their positions.

[logic]

Sorry but just check entry list. Car number 6. M-Sport WRT John Powell (TTO) Michael Fennell (JAM)

Who is this? Who's seat have they taken?!


He is from the Caribbean , Originally from Jamaica but lives in Trinidad and does loads of rallying in Barbados and through the Caribbean.

http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120415/auto/images/DSC_0178.jpg
http://www.justbajan.com/cars/motorsports/news/images/120507_powell.jpg
http://www.justbajan.com/cars/motorsports/2011/060411_rb1/photo43.jpg

[spiderem]

He is from the Caribbean , Originally from Jamaica but lives in Trinidad and does loads of rallying in Barbados and through the Caribbean.

http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120415/auto/images/DSC_0178.jpg
http://www.justbajan.com/cars/motorsports/news/images/120507_powell.jpg
http://www.justbajan.com/cars/motorsports/2011/060411_rb1/photo43.jpg
he is a big man.

[dimviii]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNnFY9fiEUE

[alxudm]

Maybe someone know: can I go to the car to the end of qualify stage?

[Jafry]

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1097/1097_rally_italia_sardegna_2012_0c528bea03.jpg



http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1097/1097_rally_italia_sardegna_2012_909b8ef2dc.jpg



http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1097/1097_rally_italia_sardegna_2012_bba00193e7.jpg



http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1097/1097_rally_italia_sardegna_2012_2580df5f21.jpg



More photos before start HERE (http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=1097)

[hanjob11]

Hello,

pictures ar online at rally3.de (http://www.rally3.de)

http://www.rally3.de/components/com_joomgallery/img_pictures/2012_1660/rallye_sardinien_2108/mittwoch_2110/album_1_2116/sardinien12_servicemikh_043_20121017_1320276600.jp g

http://www.rally3.de/components/com_joomgallery/img_pictures/2012_1660/rallye_sardinien_2108/mittwoch_2110/album_1_2116/sardinien12_servicemikh_003_20121017_1090715926.jp g

http://www.rally3.de/components/com_joomgallery/img_pictures/2012_1660/rallye_sardinien_2108/mittwoch_2110/album_1_2116/sardinien12_servicemikh_095_20121017_1482791301.jp g

http://www.rally3.de/components/com_joomgallery/img_pictures/2012_1660/rallye_sardinien_2108/mittwoch_2110/album_1_2116/sardinien12_servicemikh_074_20121017_1340305337.jp g

Karsten

[Hartusvuori]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=z5mBPtVQsGs

Latvala's interview for his YouTube channel, some thoughts on VW move and his preparations for Sardegna. He has suffered a bit from flu, should be getting better but not at best ever shape.

[Mintexmemory]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=z5mBPtVQsGs

Latvala's interview for his YouTube channel, some thoughts on VW move and his preparations for Sardegna. He has suffered a bit from flu, should be getting better but not at best ever shape.

Let's hope that the adrenalin will overcome the lingering effects.

[steffforno]

Maybe someone know: can I go to the car to the end of qualify stage?
I th*ink so.. I wanna go there too

[noel157]

First practice pass of Q stage:

Loeb
Atko
Novikov
Hirvonen
Latvala
Ostberg
Tanak

Q stage goes live @ 10.35 local time

[nr7wave]

First practice pass of Q stage:

Loeb
Atko
Novikov
Hirvonen
Latvala
Ostberg
Tanak

Q stage goes live @ 10.35 local time

Where is Solberg?

[Rallyper]

where does it go live?

[6789]

Was that when it goes live? It started about 10 mins ago I think.

[Viking]

Fords is fastest (so far)

WRC Rally d'Italia - Live text - Live timing - Résultats - Infos - Vidéos | Best of Rally Live | Le meilleur du Rally d'Italia en direct (http://best-of-rallylive.com/Bestofrallylive/LiveNews/%28evt%29/146)

[6789]

Very nice times by the Fords, at least this is a rally where you can't get road selection wrong.. Touch wood

[nr7wave]

Qualifying:

1. Latvala 2:26.457
2. P Solberg 2:27.481
3. Loeb 2:27.7
4. Novikov 2:27.973
5. Hirvonen 2:28.063
6. Tanak 2:28.446
7. Østberg 2:28.7
8. Atkinson 2:29.234
9. Prokop 2:32.163
10. Neuville 2:33.704

two drivers still to go

[noel157]

Q positions:

Latvala
Solberg
Loeb
Novikov
Hirvonen
Tanak
Ostberg
Atkinson

[Viking]

Nobre stopped on the stage

[bluuford]

Nobre stopped, Ostberg hit a rock and lost some time, Neuville forgot to select first gear on the startline.

[noel157]

Green Pig has stopped on stage.

[rallye-vid]

Ooops, he did it again


Looks like the qualifying has been stopped for the time being. More news on Paulo Nobre when it becomes available

[steffforno]

Yea!!! I'm in the Q stage!!!

[stefanvv]

Let's see will Ford drivers not mess up their starting positions this time around :) It depends on the weather though...

[bluuford]

Let's see will Ford drivers not mess up their starting positions this time around :) It depends on the weather though...

Weather will be dry, bone dry.

[bluuford]

Found some pictures already:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.456315674411490.100422.106632069379854&type=3&l=1f751d4535
Nobre: Borken front left suspension, tree to close to the car :-P

[stefanvv]

Weather will be dry, bone dry.

In that case, good luck to Citroens sweeping the road :)

[dimviii]

In that case, good luck to Citroens sweeping the road :)

how you understant that? If Fords choose ie 10th 11th Citroens can choose 12th -13th.

[Viking]

how you understant that? If Fords choose ie 10th 11th Citroens can choose 12th -13th.

No they can't

only 12 spots methinks... but i guess Minis will be doing most of the sweeping

[rallye-sport]

Thursday morning -> Photos Rallye de Sardaigne 2012 (http://www.rallye-sport.fr/photos-rallye-de-sardaigne-2012/)

http://www.rallye-sport.fr/wp-content/gallery/sardaigne-2012/mg_6713.jpg


http://www.rallye-sport.fr/wp-content/gallery/sardaigne-2012/img_4611.jpg



http://www.rallye-sport.fr/wp-content/gallery/sardaigne-2012/img_7679.jpg



http://www.rallye-sport.fr/wp-content/gallery/sardaigne-2012/img_4718.jpg

[dimviii]

No they can't

only 12 spots methinks... but i guess Minis will be doing most of the sweeping

i wrote ''ie''..

[Jafry]

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1097/1097_rally_italia_sardegna_2012_9863d5da15.jpg



http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1097/1097_rally_italia_sardegna_2012_4769e40a82.jpg



http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1097/1097_rally_italia_sardegna_2012_652bf8f0e5.jpg



http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1097/1097_rally_italia_sardegna_2012_066361eb77.jpg



More photos from shake HERE (http://%C2%A8http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=1097)

[Viking]

Strange... Rain??

1 Latvala
2 Tanak
3 Solberg
4 Novikov
5 Loeb
6 Hirvonen

[dimviii]

Strange... Rain??

1 Latvala
2 Tanak
3 Solberg
4 Novikov
5 Loeb
6 Hirvonen

No Loeb -Mikko simply will choose a position just after Fords.There were no reason to push.

[dimviii]

More photos from shake HERE (http://%C2%A8http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=1097)

Link doesn t work for me.

[rage82]

[quote="Viking"]Strange... Rain??

1 Latvala
2 Tanak
3 Solberg
4 Novikov
5 Loeb
6 Hirvonen[/QU

The standing dust can be a problem, that's why JML choose 1-st position and Peter 3-rd

[katikisphotography]

They don't want to drive through the night the second stage! ;)

[rallye-vid]

Link doesn t work for me.

Try this one: Rally Italia Sardegna 2012 - WRC - Mistrovstv svta (http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=1097)

[MartinMK]

Strange... Rain??

1 Latvala
2 Tanak
3 Solberg
4 Novikov
5 Loeb
6 Hirvonen

Seems so www-yr-no/place/Italy/Sardinia/Olbia/hour_by_hour.html
www-klart-se/v%C3%A4der-olbia.html?v=per_timme

[Mintexmemory]

Anybody got the remaining start positions? Looks like JML is hoping to do what Loeb did in 2012 and have the followers eat his dust.

[Viking]

No Loeb -Mikko simply will choose a position just after Fords.There were no reason to push.

This is the chosen positions...

[dimviii]

This is the chosen positions...

yes.

[rallye-vid]

01. Jari-Matti Latvala
02. Ott Tänak
03. Petter Solberg
04. Evgeny Novikov
05. Sébastien Loeb
06. Mikko Hirvonen
07. Mads Östberg
08. Chris Atkinson
09. Martin Prokop
10. Thierry Neuville
11. Luca Pedersoli

[Viking]

Anybody got the remaining start positions? Looks like JML is hoping to do what Loeb did in 2012 and have the followers eat his dust.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A5e7JqFCEAAGNFn.jpg

[Mintexmemory]

Oh and all forecasts I can see show dry weather day and night until Sunday night for Olbia... Trust the Bluford!!

[bluuford]

No, there will be no rain. maybe some rain in the night on the higher elevations, but there is big risk of dusk+dust combination on the second running. wind is prognosed to be less than 2 m/s and sun sets at around 7. first driver starts at 18:16, while 10th driver starts at 18:36.. and it is 28 km long stage.. that means they drive it for around 20 minutes. 10th driver should finish at 18:56

Edit: sunset should be around 18:38 on the location of the stage.. nearly the finishing time for first driver on the road

[6789]

Bad decision for Jari-Matti Latvala I think

[Mintexmemory]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A5e7JqFCEAAGNFn.jpg

Aaaah cute!!!! il bambini (pause to grab the sick bucket). Mmmm..is Thierry wearing contact lenses now?
Another edit...Anyone else think Ott looks like an Arnie / Terminator clone!!

[Gard]

So, if we have rain or wind. the Fords are in trouble.

[Rallyper]

So, if we have rain or wind. the Fords are in trouble.

Maybe only wind, I would say.

[pettersolberg29]

Loeb and Mikko won't finish the stage before it's dark though, so it's not only dust which is a problem. I'd say Tanak and Petter have the best start positions - not sweeping, not too much dust, and finish before dark.

[Viking]

Aaaah cute!!!! il bambini (pause to grab the sick bucket). Mmmm..is Thierry wearing contact lenses now?
Another edit...Anyone else think Ott looks like an Arnie / Terminator clone!!

And Loeb is just a little bit taller than the #5 kid... and some are saying he is the biggest champion ever..

[Fri]

Shakedown pics:
rallysport.hu - Rally Italia Sardegna (http://www.rallysport.hu/images/2012/photo/wrc/11_szardinia/01_pet_shakedown/index.htm)

[Mintexmemory]

Shakedown pics:
rallysport.hu - Rally Italia Sardegna (http://www.rallysport.hu/images/2012/photo/wrc/11_szardinia/01_pet_shakedown/index.htm)

God, I wish I was there -get the feeling it is going to be epic.

[Mintexmemory]

It appears TN is now wearing some snazzy PINK framed specs (they didn't show up too clearly on the position selection photo.
Has some image guru made him ditch the big black frames to make him look ' plus au fait et moins le geek!' ... just wondering.
'

[Astro83]

I think that Latvala, Petter and Ott is going to make the best stage times for this evening. It's going to be a lot of dust hanging and the others will loss some time there! Specielly on second run! I'm sure about that! Just waiting now for colin and becsy to go live on radio! :)

No live tv on internet this weekend?!? ;)

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A5e_CIqCYAEkK7U.jpg:largeNobres mini
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A5e_OoLCIAABSWh.jpg

[stefanvv]

how you understant that? If Fords choose ie 10th 11th Citroens can choose 12th -13th.

I meant the starting positions won't be surprise, but it turned out I was wrong. Look like there is insurance against the dust in the dark...

[wrchirek]

Latvala remembers 2009, when he was leading after day2, and beating the rivals by far running first on the road on day3, because of the dust.

And he also remembers Catalunya 2011, last stage on Friday was on gravel, in dark... He lost a lot to Loeb, who was running first.

[rage82]

First stage is live! Let's see what's happen

[satukata]

First stage is live! Let's see what's happen

Go Mikko and Jari-Matti

[EightGear]

Latvala's decision to run first on the road doesn't seem te be the right one. Let's see how SS2 will be.

[stefanvv]

Ostberg looks reaaaaly quick so far