Pons to Subaru

[General Prim]

Xevi Pons will drive for Subaru from Finland and in 2008, maybe in 2009...

[Timole]

Xevi Pons will drive for Subaru from Finland and in 2008, maybe in 2009...

If it´s true then please give some comformation about that!

[VodkaKick3]

What Finland his year.

[cut the b.s.]

http://www.prodrive.com/p_releases.html?id=103

3 car team!!

[euskalteam]

http://www.swrt.com

I'm very happy for Xevi. He deserved something like that.

[Viktory]

Great news!

[sal]

Is he bringing money to the team?

[General Prim]

Is he bringing money to the team?


Maybe the same than Chris....

[duff]

Is he bringing money to the team?

If Citroen cant afford a third driver, I'm sure Subaru couldn't with out the driver bringing a fair bit of cash.

[Buzz Lightyear]

Is he bringing money to the team?

once a pay driver... always a pay driver...

[Donney]

That's good news for him but he is ina difficult position right now. The car is not that good and the driver.... well... he's got lots to show.

I hope he brings new life to it.

[General Prim]

If Citroen cant afford a third driver, I'm sure Subaru couldn't with out the driver bringing a fair bit of cash.

For sure. Three cars x team and 12 events and WRC again in the top of the sport. Is anybody in FIA listening out there?

[shaitan]

The 27-year-old will drive a third Subaru Impreza WRC2007 for the last eight rallies of this year - starting with Rally Finland on August 3-5 - as a precursor to a full campaign in 2008, when the team will continue fielding three cars.

[Maui J.]

Great news. More bums on seats, more cars to watch out in the stages.
Can only be a good thing.

[1LM1]

Excellent news... and surprising!

[MikeD]

Is he bringing money to the team?

Maybe he will bring his "whopper" money :D

Anyway, it's great news. I really like to watch inside Pons's car. He and his co-driver Xavier Amigo really knows how to make a verbal fight while driving flat out.

[Timole]

Great news and happy to see that drivers are doing everything to find the foundings! Hope he will show good speed with Subaru.

[teufel]

It would be nice to see other teams with 3rd car aswell!

[Catiocha7]

Excellent news :)

[Tomski]

Excellent news for Xevi & the WRC as a whole.

Notice it only says SWRT have an "option" on him till 2009. Does this mean we're going to see an 8 round drive-off between Xevi & Chris?? Winner gets the 2008 drive??

[GigiGalliNo1]

http://www.xevipons.com/

even on his website he got a Subaru! :D

great to hear he's part of the SWRT.... think the 3 car team will continue onto other teams :) rather then a whole bunch of random teams of the same cars (shapes not years - don't want to start an argument) giving drivers more opps though there are still a few missing! least he's back in action and I want to see if he might out do atko for the drive next year!

even Citroen want a 3rd car but have no money (probs all going to Loeb?)

[cut the b.s.]

That's good news for him but he is ina difficult position right now. The car is not that good and the driver.... well... he's got lots to show.

I hope he brings new life to it.

For sure the car isnt great but to be fair to Pons, we had him all written off last season early on, but when he was paired against Sordo late in the season he held up well, great to see another car out there, hope it goes well for him

[SubaruNorway]

God news. Gues it will have the official livery then

[alleskids]

The 27-year-old will drive a third Subaru Impreza WRC2007 for the last eight rallies of this year - starting with Rally Finland on August 3-5 - as a precursor to a full campaign in 2008, when the team will continue fielding three cars.
Were do you read that next year also wil see 3 works Impreza's ? I can only read:
The 27-year-old will drive a third Impreza WRC2007 for the last eight rallies of this year – starting with Rally Finland on 3-5 August – as a precursor to a full campaign in 2008. The Subaru World Rally Team also has an option on Xevi’s services for 2009.

[alleskids]

So then either Solberg or Atkinson will have an other job next year.

[Gard]

So then either Solberg or Atkinson will have an other job next year.

Why? Subaru want to have a paying 3'rd driver.

[SubaruNorway]

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Were do you read that next year also wil see 3 works Impreza's ? I can only read:
The 27-year-old will drive a third Impreza WRC2007 for the last eight rallies of this year – starting with Rally Finland on 3-5 August – as a precursor to a full campaign in 2008. The Subaru World Rally Team also has an option on Xevi’s services for 2009.


That's exsagtly what it says, ore maybe you mean that Atkinson will drop out as he has been in talks with Suzuki?

[SubaruNorway]

NO! they will have three cars next year also says here http://www.crash.net/news_view~cid~4~id~147977~pid~0.htm

[Mihai]

I never thought Pons has connections with SWRT, but when your family has the cash, you can open any door you want, right? I think they're quite desperate for cash (maybe Prodrive is focusing on the F1 project?). All in all, Pons is a decent pay driver.

Many say that he underperformed as Loeb's team-mate, overlooking the fact that his car was prepped by Kronos, not by Citroen Sport (like Loeb's).

[Spanish]

They are good news for all, since Xavi obtains a new opportunity, Subaru an tarmac specialist (like Sarrazin) and "whopper-money", and we more a new car in the stages

[Flyinglex]

Gigi 4th car would be nice :) dreams...

[Patwrc]

It's great for him definitely, as well as the sport itself.

[jonas_mcrae]

yeah, good to hear that, to be honest the last events on 2006 were quite good for him, kicking sordos ass

[VodkaKick3]

Shame it wasnt Kris Meeke.

[GigiGalliNo1]

Gigi 4th car would be nice :) dreams...

Ahh... I said that not long ago :) but dreaming.... :p

[Livewireshock]

Maybe Subaru prefer the idea of three cars & not have a M2 supported team that Ford & Citreon enjoy.

Imagine if you had 7 Prodrive built Subarus in the same way M-Sport supports 7 or so WRC Focus cars. This would have to help in sorting our enginering of the frontline SWRT. You can not tell me that Stobart & Munchies are not used as guinea pigs with various parts & development items. Better development & economies of scale rather than relying on just two cars.

[WRXedUSA]

Is he bringing money to the team?

My thoughts exactly. I'm sure he isnt collecting a paycheck from SWRT.

And that explains to me why SWRT didnt pursue Galli/Gardemiester/Latvala. I'm a huge Galli fan, and to see what he did with a less than perfect LancerWRC, he can do something positive in the less than workable Impreza.

This could be a business decision for Subaru as they are focusing on the Spanish speaking markets, such as Mexico as of late.

[milly]

NO! they will have three cars next year also says here http://www.crash.net/news_view~cid~4~id~147977~pid~0.htm

crash.net story is not correct. They have added in the words about three cars for 2008.

This is the official paragraph from SWRT.com:

The 27-year-old will drive a third Impreza WRC2007 for the last eight rallies of this year – starting with Rally Finland on 3-5 August – as a precursor to a full campaign in 2008. The Subaru World Rally Team also has an option on Xevi’s services for 2009.

[MJW]

crash.net story is not correct.The Subaru World Rally Team also has an option on Xevi’s services for 2009.
When I saw that I thought Xevi is a "good pay driver" and that SWRT need his money to replace Atkinson IF he is heading for Suzuki.

[GigiGalliNo1]

bye bye Chris

[Mickey T]

Maybe the same than Chris....

i don't know how many times it needs to be said before people understand.

chris does NOT bring money to Subaru.

He is a fully paid factory driver - paid by Subaru.

can we put this thing to bed now?

[GigiGalliNo1]

could be mainly paid by Subaru Australia not the SWRTeam... he does have Subaru Australia on the side of the car.

[Woodeye]

Money, money, money... but hey, it's one more car to roads. That's good news. :up:

[General Prim]

i don't know how many times it needs to be said before people understand.

chris does NOT bring money to Subaru.

He is a fully paid factory driver - paid by Subaru.

can we put this thing to bed now?

When he entered the team his family put money and Subaru Australia also.

[Ed]

shame Pons has got the seat, would have liked to see a driver whos got talent in the car to be honest!

[grugsticles]

In a way Im glad Pons is there it means that Subaru are able to get that bit extra in testing data and feedback, but as Ed said I would have prefered someone more exciting to watch (GiGi, Meeke, Wilks, or even Harri).

But I think its a step in the rght direction on Subaru's part - you cant solve problems if you dont have feedback.

[ste898]

There is deffo other drivers I would have picked before Pons........

Wonder if Subaru will finally get rid if the boring blue livery?

[grugsticles]

There is deffo other drivers I would have picked before Pons........

Wonder if Subaru will finally get rid if the boring blue livery?

Hell No!!!
Subaru blue is a registerd trademark I believe so I doubt it... at least I pray they dont.

[ste898]

It is the most boring livery ever in rallying now!!!

[leno]

yes it is boring but also everyone knows wrc becouse their livery

[koko0703]

Good news for Pons and good to have one more car on the stages!!! But somewhat surprizing move by SWRT.... Wonder what the behind the scene story is with this contract. Possibly....

1. Pons brings in new sponsors (I would assume he must....)
2. Put more pressure on Chris to perform and possibly evalute the young talent.
3. Begining of Subaru M2 team???

Chris must outshine Pons in the later half of the season, or Subaru will be 2-car team next year. I really hope Chris will prove his hype is true.

[gloomyDAY]

Later Chris!

I hope you had fun while it lasted.

[bda]

Later Chris!

I hope you had fun while it lasted.

You are assuming, of course, that Pons can get better results in the car than Chris?
It might be a bit early for that sort of guess.

[bda]

Later Chris!

I hope you had fun while it lasted.

Or did you mean that Chris has somewhere better to go?

[ZequeArgentina]

Pay driver or contracted, sometimes it is very difficutl to say who is who.
A driver can bring money to a tema, and get his salary from this sponsor, so is that a "pay driver"??

Othe cases: Sainz used to carry Repsol sponsorship to any team he went, so is that a pay-driver? Or Alonso with spanish sponsors in F1? Both are payed by the team, but contracting them implies sponsorship that follow that driver.

Is so different to Stohl case for instance with OMV? Stohl get his salary fro OMV, may be Sainzgot his form Lancia, Toyota, (but these teams got Repsiol sponsorship and payedSainz salary with part of it)

[duff]

i don't know how many times it needs to be said before people understand.

chris does NOT bring money to Subaru.

He is a fully paid factory driver - paid by Subaru.

can we put this thing to bed now?

If Mickey T says its so, then its so. He knows the team and Chris personally.

[duff]

Good news for Pons and good to have one more car on the stages!!! But somewhat surprizing move by SWRT.... Wonder what the behind the scene story is with this contract. Possibly....

1. Pons brings in new sponsors (I would assume he must....)
2. Put more pressure on Chris to perform and possibly evalute the young talent.
3. Begining of Subaru M2 team???

Chris must outshine Pons in the later half of the season, or Subaru will be 2-car team next year. I really hope Chris will prove his hype is true.

Whether the intention from Subaru is to evaluate who will perform better or not, that is whats going to happen. My moneys on Chris anyway...

[WRCfan]

Good news, one more WRC car out on the stages!
It's about time we see some more 3 car-run events. Was gold back in the days when teams ran 3 cars!!!

Good news, now all we need is seats for Galli and Gardemeister!

[Spud]

Firstly, congrats to Xavi on his place in the SWRT.Even if it is a space that is paid for.I notice some folks seem to have a bit of a problem with this.Why?? I mean, I know that people are always saying that the real talent gets overlooked because some rich dude can afford it but I think we should all be happy for the guy.Would any of us NOT pay for a seat if we could???

[gloomyDAY]

You are assuming, of course, that Pons can get better results in the car than Chris?
It might be a bit early for that sort of guess.
Yeah, I admit that I jumped the gun. I'm expecting good results out of Pons.


Or did you mean that Chris has somewhere better to go?I never thought of Chris being a legitimate candidate for a better team. He should stay where he is and achieve what he can with Subaru. The addition of Pons might push both Subaru driver's to yield better results.

[White Sauron]

Maybe the idea is not to push current Subaru drivers, but to prevent Stobart crews from getting more points? I mean an additional crew between Subaru boys and Stobart ones will give less points to the latter.

[Le NaRcX]

Subaru could support a third driver only with the expenses of Atkinson crashes? :D

[pino]

Good news for Pons, personally I am not excited about it, plenty of drivers outhere who deserves that car more...first on the list Gardemeister !

[COD]

In a way Im glad Pons is there it means that Subaru are able to get that bit extra in testing data and feedback, but as Ed said I would have prefered someone more exciting to watch (GiGi, Meeke, Wilks, or even Harri).

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Pons might not be the fastest option out there, but probably the best who has the sponsorship and experience on WRC-machines.

What has Wilks done this year in WRC-car? NOTHING. What are Meekes merits in WRC with a WRC-car? There are none. Harri unfortunately is past his prime and not able bring sponsorship. Galli ofcourse is fast and furious but no money there. Garde would have been a good choise, but probably also not able (or willing) to secure finance for 1,5 years.

[Roy]

Maybe the idea is not to push current Subaru drivers, but to prevent Stobart crews from getting more points? I mean an additional crew between Subaru boys and Stobart ones will give less points to the latter.

That make no sence. Stobart drivers score manu points. Pons doesn't.
That means if Pons scores 5th. Latvala 6th and Solberg 7th Stobart team scores 5th and 6th place.

And offcourse a big deal for Pons. I am happy for him another car in the field!

[MikeD]

Good news for Pons and good to have one more car on the stages!!! But somewhat surprizing move by SWRT.... Wonder what the behind the scene story is with this contract. Possibly....

1. Pons brings in new sponsors (I would assume he must....)
2. Put more pressure on Chris to perform and possibly evalute the young talent.
3. Begining of Subaru M2 team???



I think you are right in all 3 assumptions. Subaru made it no secret that they wish to have an M2 team, so maybe if they have one driver who is used to driving a Subaru in 2007, it will easier to get the second driver for 2008.

[cut the b.s.]

What are Meekes merits in WRC with a WRC-car? There are none. .

Meekes only merits for a WRC seat are that the 3 times he has got to drive one so far he has been very fast and hasnt marked the car....... If only his father hadnt worked his ass off building rally cars for other people and had built up a fortune instead, good luck to Pons, hes a decent driver, if he can find his late 06 form he will do fine

[GigiGalliNo1]

I did hear about Subaru having an M2 team and somewhere Galli was floating around back in Japan last year..

[Wim_Impreza]

It is the most boring livery ever in rallying now!!!

The red from Citroën is boring too.

[Fischer]

Subaru could support a third driver only with the expenses of Atkinson crashes? :D

Exactly what crossed my mind when I saw this news.

[GigiGalliNo1]

The red from Citroën is boring too.

Oh my!!! HOW TRUE!! :D :p

[Finni]

I bet that there will be two big gaps:

Petter
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Chris
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Pons

Altough Pons was par with Sordo toward the end of last year I think that he will show haw bad vehicle Subaru is.

[Josti]

Not nessesairily. I always knew Pons had the talent, but he was too clumsy at most of the times. I think the guy had too much pressure on his shoulders.

I think he will not have this pressure at Subaru immediatly since he already signed for two years, but of course results have to come. By the way, intresting on the third driver thing. Hope more teams will consider this.

[VodkaKick3]

Meeke would piss all over Pons.

[jacko]

Meeke would piss all over Pons.

nowadays no sponsor or manufacturer thinks as you..

[DonJippo]

Meeke would piss all over Pons.

If he only would be in WRC but looks like he has to piss somewhere else...

[GigiGalliNo1]

If he only would be in WRC but looks like he has to piss somewhere else...

LoL!

[jacko]

Why always this same boring reply's about the good news that "we" got another top car in WRC. Let make things clear: Pons will bring some money for sure but it's never enough to fill all the bills what Subaru will have to pay for entering a third car. So Subaru waited for a good offer, a steady semi-top driver with xperience and some money, Pons have i think both of them.

If Pons will match the speed of Atkinson it could be the end of Atkinson at Subaru by the end of this year and they will have a new third driver next season.

There are still plenty of good drivers out there, like Duval, Gardemeister, kresta, Sola, Benque, Robert, Bernardi, Campos, Pykalisto, Paasonen, galli, Andreucci, tuhino, McRae, Meeke, Sohlberg, Carlsson, Pozzo, mexican Feyreros and more names.. that have showing some good performances in the past but we never will see them all in the top teams, that's how it is.

With 3 Citroens, 3 Subaru's, 7 Ford's and 2 Suzuki's it's not that bad for 2008!

[Priorat]

He will not be as fast as Petter or Chris but now people will be able to see a Subaru on Sundays.

[Tomi]

Good news for Pons, personally I am not excited about it, plenty of drivers outhere who deserves that car more...first on the list Gardemeister !

gardemeister deserves a rallycar, not a subaru.

[DonJippo]

gardemeister deserves a rallycar, not a subaru.

:rotflmao: so true...

[cut the b.s.]

Meeke would piss all over Pons.


Kris is much to well brought up to do a thing like this!

[COD]

Meeke would piss all over Pons.

Well, go ahead ans sponsor him a WRC-car then. There are so many "if he had the chance" drivers out there. For some reason other get the sponsors and opportunities, others don't

[alleskids]

If Meeke can hold up with the Subaru on speed to piss over Pons and the car, maybe he should consider an other kind of sport. He could make money out of it with that achievement :) .

[cut the b.s.]

Well, go ahead ans sponsor him a WRC-car then. There are so many "if he had the chance" drivers out there. For some reason other get the sponsors and opportunities, others don't


Nationality decides where a lot of sponsors put their cash, unfortunately for Kris he is from a small 'country' of only 1.5 odd million people where apparently 91% of the money comes either directly or indirectly from the government, there is very little real industry on a scale that could back a driver to the extent that is needed for WRC seats today, but hopefully he will have a decent seat for Rally Ireland, tar isnt his prefered surface but still I think he should do ok

[koko0703]

Another thought on Pon's signing....

Maybe this move is for testing purpose. I mean testing during the rally. I would assume Subaru doesn't have the same budget for testing as Citroen and Ford, and Subaru has been having reliabilit issues. So if they run third car as tester, they will be able to get more testing results and figure out what is wrong with car. Also if the brandnew car is coming out as rumored, it doesn't hurt to be able to get more data from first couple events in 2008.

[COD]

Nationality decides where a lot of sponsors put their cash, unfortunately for Kris he is from a small 'country' of only 1.5 odd million people where apparently 91% of the money comes either directly or indirectly from the government, there is very little real industry on a scale that could back a driver to the extent that is needed for WRC seats today, but hopefully he will have a decent seat for Rally Ireland, tar isnt his prefered surface but still I think he should do ok

That's news to me. I thought UK had something like 50+ million people and that they were still producing their poor quality products like cars etc :D

[cut the b.s.]

That's news to me. I thought UK had something like 50+ million people and that they were still producing their poor quality products like cars etc :D


you need to check your facts Mr COD, or maybe I need to check mine..., can you tell me which British companys makes cars now? Kris is from Northern Ireland(1.5 million people)

[Flyinglex]

Subrus want to launch 2008car in the midle of 2008yr. And as told Richabeth Tailor computer modeling started in april, and tests are planed for midle of autamn. So third driver is good idea for them. Considering 3 other goals its quite a good way of killing problems.

ps cant count 7 fords for2008

[Flyinglex]

can you tell me which British companys makes cars now?
Prodrive, M-sport, Jaguar,aston, toyota :D -good british cars :p
R4-dunno.

[aivan]

He will not be as fast as Petter or Chris but now people will be able to see a Subaru on Sundays.


:rotflmao: Good one!!


I think it's good news. The more the merrier.
Xevi is a decent driver which combined with the money he brings makes him appealing to the teams.

[MikeD]

Nationality decides where a lot of sponsors put their cash, unfortunately for Kris he is from a small 'country' of only 1.5 odd million people where apparently 91% of the money comes either directly or indirectly from the government, there is very little real industry on a scale that could back a driver to the extent that is needed for WRC seats today, but hopefully he will have a decent seat for Rally Ireland, tar isnt his prefered surface but still I think he should do ok

Some would say that Kris didn't get a seat because of lack of results and attitude problems. It doesn't matter if you are fast if you keep making mistakes and don't deliver when it matters.

[noel157]

Some would say that Kris didn't get a seat because of lack of results and attitude problems. It doesn't matter if you are fast if you keep making mistakes and don't deliver when it matters.

What's this about attitude?

[grugsticles]

Re: attitude

Well his mentour is Colin and we all know of Colin's... err... attitude towards things if its not his day.
In particular I can remember a hightened conversation involving Colin, David Richards and Jimmy McRae when Colin was told to drop a position to let Sainz past in 93/94 - not a happy chappy!

Personally I think Meeke isnt ready just yet, maybe another year or so.

Back to the topic of hand, who is Subaru's current test driver?
I would have thought they would have an opertunity to compete in a rally or two if SWRT were of the impression that they needed extra testing/rally data,

[SubaruNorway]

I tought he was a humble guy, like after the stage in easter rally vere he praised his co-driver

[grugsticles]

I tought he was a humble guy, like after the stage in easter rally vere he praised his co-driver

Oh... maybe im confused then?
I have to admit I havent payed a huge amount of attention to him. I was just under the impression he was a mirror image of Colin.

[cut the b.s.]

Re: attitude

Well his mentour is Colin and we all know of Colin's... err... attitude towards things if its not his day.
In particular I can remember a hightened conversation involving Colin, David Richards and Jimmy McRae when Colin was told to drop a position to let Sainz past in 93/94 - not a happy chappy!

Personally I think Meeke isnt ready just yet, maybe another year or so.

Back to the topic of hand, who is Subaru's current test driver?
I would have thought they would have an opertunity to compete in a rally or two if SWRT were of the impression that they needed extra testing/rally data,


What nonsense, Colin WAS his mentor, so therefore Kris has attitude?? I cant get your thinking. Having met him at rallys, seeing with him with fans young and old I'd say his 'attitude' is much closer to that of Petter than Colin

He has made mistakes driving, but his speed is incredible, I feel he deserves a shot but I know that 'deserves' counts for nothing in WRC now.

[grugsticles]

Well I obviously have been mistaken...

[Mickey T]

Back to the topic of hand, who is Subaru's current test driver?
I would have thought they would have an opertunity to compete in a rally or two if SWRT were of the impression that they needed extra testing/rally data,

pasi hagstrom

[A.F.F.]

pasi hagstrom

Is he purely a test driver? I thought he novadays consentrates on being the frontcar.

[ste898]

you need to check your facts Mr COD, or maybe I need to check mine..., can you tell me which British companys makes cars now? Kris is from Northern Ireland(1.5 million people)

More Bull **** for you again I see!!!!!

[cut the b.s.]

More Bull **** for you again I see!!!!!


If I'm wrong feel free to correct me

[MikeD]

What's this about attitude?

It was from an interview he did at Crash.net where he blamed almost everybody but himself for not getting a WRC seat. He sounded like it was a surprise for him that motorsport is expensive and that sponsors are a part of this sport. And between the lines there was also some critism of Citroen not giving him a seat. And to critise the manufactors are rarely the way to go if you want a future in motorsport.

Funny enough he couldn't really explain why he always retires or crashes.... (The "R" in the beginning of each line means retired)


R 2002 Network Q Rally of Great Britain Glenn Patterson Ford Puma S1600
29 2003 Rallye Automobile de Monte-Carlo Chris Patterson Opel Corsa S1600
R 2003 Rally of Turkey Chris Patterson Opel Corsa S1600
R 2003 Acropolis Rally Chris Patterson Opel Corsa S1600
R 2003 Neste Rally Finland Chris Patterson Opel Corsa S1600
R 2003 Rallye Sanremo - Rallye d'Italia Chris Patterson Opel Corsa S1600
19 2003 Rallye Catalunya-Costa Brava (Rallye de España) Chris Patterson Opel Corsa S1600
R 2003 Wales Rally of Great Britain Chris Patterson Opel Corsa S1600
14 2004 Rallye Automobile de Monte-Carlo Chris Patterson Opel Corsa S1600
R 2004 Acropolis Rally Chris Patterson Opel Corsa S1600
R 2004 Rally of Turkey Chris Patterson Opel Corsa S1600
R 2004 Neste Rally Finland Chris Patterson Opel Corsa S1600
20 2004 Wales Rally of Great Britain David Senior Opel Corsa S1600
16 2004 Supermag Rally d'Italia Sardinia David Senior Opel Corsa S1600
25 2004 Rallye Catalunya-Costa Brava (Rallye de España) David Senior Citroën C2 S1600
11 2005 Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo Chris Patterson Citroën C2 S1600
20R 2005 Supermag Rally Italia Sardinia Chris Patterson Citroën C2 S1600
26R 2005 Acropolis Rally Chris Patterson Citroën C2 S1600
39R 2005 Neste Rally Finland Glenn Patterson Citroën C2 S1600
14 2005 OMV ADAC Rallye Deutschland Glenn Patterson Citroën C2 S1600
9 2005 Wales Rally GB Glenn Patterson Subaru Impreza WRC
25 2005 Tour de Corse - Rallye de France Glenn Patterson Citroën C2 S1600
28R 2005 Rally RACC Catalunya - Costa Daurada Glenn Patterson Citroën C2 S1600
19 2006 Rally RACC Catalunya - Costa Daurada Glenn Patterson Citroën C2 S1600
R 2006 Tour de Corse - Rallye de France Glenn Patterson Citroën C2 S1600
16 2006 OMV ADAC Rallye Deutschland Glenn Patterson Citroën C2 S1600
R 2006 Neste Oil Rally Finland Glenn Patterson Citroën C2 S1600
20R 2006 Rally of Turkey Glenn Patterson Citroën C2 S1600
R 2006 Wales Rally GB Glenn Patterson Citroën C2 S1600

[Buzz Lightyear]

I dont think its just Kris that has pointed out the current problem with WRC. Ask Duval, Galli and Carlsson what the problem is. €150K for one weekend is not feasible in any bodys book. Not when you are depending on privateers to make up the numbers, as WRC is at the miniute. Sure ISC cant even get a title sponsor, and are giving away their coverage, just to make sure WRC doesnt sink without trace.

Remember Kris has an offer from subaru 2 years ago, and then again with Kronos Citreon, and both time failed because there is no budget from his small country. Citreon had him testing the Xsara and C4, so he must be doing something right..

just found this on irish forum. 2nd ever event in a WRC car on tarmac, beating this irish expert donelly guy, who marcus struggled with earlier in the year.

http://www.krismeeke.com/content/videos_2007_no1.asp