Gronholm confirmed for Galway International

[Vatanen]

Intresting piece of news i came across in an Irish News Web Site
Stating that Marcus Gronholm is set to Compete in Galway next Feb

http://www.rte.ie/sport/2006/1220/gronholm.html

[306 Cosworth]

Wow that's very interesting! Let see how much he wins by :p :

[sills]

Wow that's very interesting! Let see how much he wins by...

With Eugene on song in his new S12 and If Andrew is there in his lancer it will be alot closer than most people reckon.

[PuddleJumper]

It will be good practice for Rally Ireland next November. It will be very interesting to see how Marcus compares to the top Irish boys considering his lack of experience on the roads of Ireland. I wonder if any other top drivers will be entering a round of the ITC this year to get an idea of what to expect and see how they measure up.

[306 Cosworth]

I heard that a few other WR Drivers will be entering different rounds of the ITC Champ, but could be another rumour, you know what they're like in Ireland :p :

[Simmi]

Atko knows what to expect having done the event this year. Daniel Carlsson has run the event both years so will want to add it to his other rounds for 2007.

[MJW]

I heard that a few other WR Drivers will be entering different rounds of the ITC Champ, but could be another rumour, you know what they're like in Ireland :p :
Cant really see the point in entering any other round of ITC unless its Galway. Geographically its closests to the Rally Ireland stages, and climate wise Galway runs Feb with ROI in November. Entering Donegal in mid June would be like doing Arctic rally as practice for Neste Oil Rally Finland.

[m.lowe]

According to M-Sport nothing is confirmed 100% yet
They would like to see him compete but what car would he be in if he does compete?

[Simmi]

Well they will have at least 6 cars heading for Sweden. Taking into account one for Gareth MacHale that leaves 3 cars left. Im sure they will have built a few more so I'm sure he could use an 06 Focus no problem, even if it is one of the test cars.

[ste898]

This is now confirmed at http://galwaymotorclub.ie/WhatsNew.html
Just wish I could get over for it as it will be fantastic

[Tomi]

Good setup test for Ford, it shows they are serious about the title this year.

[Tom206wrc]

Well they will have at least 6 cars heading for Sweden. Taking into account one for Gareth MacHale that leaves 3 cars left. Im sure they will have built a few more so I'm sure he could use an 06 Focus no problem, even if it is one of the test cars.




What about Gareth Jones ?? :confused:

Wouldn't he run in Ireland too with a Bozian whale like rumour stated ??

[hyundaimike]

gareth jones has a 05 focus bought and not a bozian whale

[Tomi]

gareth jones has a 05 focus bought and not a bozian whale

Do you know, is Gareth doing any WRC rounds this year?

[Simmi]

Do you know, is Gareth doing any WRC rounds this year?

Germany and Ireland at a guess. Hope he paints the Focus yellow if he has actually got one.

[Tom206wrc]

gareth jones has a 05 focus bought and not a bozian whale



OK...so that ends rumour ;)

[m.lowe]

So Jones isn't getting a Xsara now if hes bought a Ford Fukus

[Simmi]

It think its just rumour on top of another rumour. In Ireland you just have to wait until the startline of the event before you know what car a driver will be in. Makes it fun because they really seem to be able to get their hands on anything.

[ste898]

Gronholm is confirmed on Galway motor club website as I said above

[Simmi]

Gronholm is confirmed on Galway motor club website as I said above

Im not on about Gronholm anymore ste Im on about the rumours talked about above.

[farquar wrc]

Maybe Dom Buckley has talked Jones into buying Mchale's Focus,one thing is for sure,there will be some kit in the Buckley's service area this year,and i cant wait to get over to Galway to see it all

[Simmi]

Any word on what Kevin Lynch has this season? He's another that is reportedly going down the Focus route for 07.

[scooby girl]

Mark Higgins has entered the Galway rally in a Subaru Impreza S11 WRC, backed by Pirelli. Gareth MacHale has also entered.

[hyundaimike]

i know jones has a focus bought for a fact.no rumour.going to see it on saturday