Bettega Memorial 2008

[Buzz Lightyear]

Bettega Memorial @ Bologna Motor Show this weekend. 15th -16th Dec.

who do you think.. out of this lot.

Hard to bet against Duval. Kopec as a wildcard?

1 Markko Martin EST Markko Martin EST Subaru Impreza WRC Subaru World Rally Tea
2 Francois Duval B Francois Duval B Subaru Impreza WRC
3 Dindo Capello ITA Dindo Capello ITA Skoda Fabia WRC
4 Alessandro Bettega ITA Alessandro Bettega ITA Ford Focus WRC
5 Tony Gardemeister FIN Tony Gardemeister FIN Citroen Xsara WRC
6 Jan Kopecky CZE Jan Kopecky CZE Skoda Fabia WRC
7 Vincitore Tr.WRC I. Vincitore
8 Simone Campedelli ITA Simone Campedelli ITA Peugeot 307 WRC

[Simmi]

I might be inclined to go for Toni as he looked pretty good here last year. Knows the car etc. Should be a nice event though maybe people could post pictures here when they crop up.

[ururu]

Hi !
Where to take the information is more detailed about it rally?

[Helstar]

http://www.memorialbettega.it

This year will be very open, last 2 years Gigi Galli won 'easily' (2005 with Mitsu Lancer and 2006 with Pug 307).
I would keep an eye open on Simone Campedelli, this young guy is really promising...last year he arrived 3rd (or 4th I don't remember precisely) with an "old" car (I think it was Pug 206) behind Gigi and Toni.
Good to see Markko Martin back in a 'race' though. Go Markko !

[Donney]

Since Martin is back I'll cheer for him.

[Tom206wrc]

I can't believe it !!! Gardemeister changed his Xsara for...a whale(best time from him in the free practice today) :eek: :eek:

[spudrsca]

I can't believe it !!! Gardemeister changed his Xsara for...a whale(best time from him in the free practice today) :eek: :eek:


Where can you see it?
Can you post the link please.

[Tom206wrc]

Where can you see it?
Can you post the link please.



http://live.perugiatiming.com/motorshow then select "XXIII memorial Bettega" toward the end of the result files... ;)

[spudrsca]

http://live.perugiatiming.com/motorshow then select "memorial Bettega" toward the end of the result files... ;)

Thanks

[pino]

Here's the easy link ;)

http://live.perugiatiming.com/motorshow/default.asp?p_Fase=&p_Gara=27

[Buzz Lightyear]

how do you decipher the last result? 1martin, 2duval, 3capello, 4bettega, 5garde? or is that just the starting order for the semis?

[spudrsca]

how do you decipher the last result? 1martin, 2duval, 3capello, 4bettega, 5garde? or is that just the starting order for the semis?

No, it's their number.
If I understand correctly, Duval has beaten Kopecky in the 2 "manche" as he has 2 and 2 against the number 6.

They have 2 points by "manche" they win.

The first 2 of each group go to the semi-final.

[pino]

Martin and Gardemeister (red Group) and Campedelli and Duval (green Group) go to semifinals. Looks like Martin is in a great form, I think he will win the trophy :D

[Tom206wrc]

Go Garde !!! :bounce:

[Simmi]

Looks like Duval and Campedelli in the Final from what I can make out:

http://live.perugiatiming.com/motorshow/default.asp?p_Fase=&p_Gara=28

Do they race again tomorrow or is it all just taking place today?

[pino]

Go Garde !!! :bounce:

I think the final will be between him and Martin, very exciting :D I am trying to find the right link to watch this live here on my PC but, not luck so far :(

[pino]

Looks like Duval and Campedelli in the Final from what I can make out:

http://live.perugiatiming.com/motorshow/default.asp?p_Fase=&p_Gara=28

Do they race again tomorrow or is it all just taking place today?

You're right ( my predictions were wrong as usually :p : ) Duval beated Martin 2-0 while Campedelli beated Garde 2-1...

[Tom206wrc]

Incredible semifinale result !!! :eek:


I predict win for Campedelli in front of Duval and Gardemeister :p :

[Tom206wrc]

Victory for Simone Campedelli in front of François Duval and Markko Märtin at the Coppa Dante Salvay !!! :bounce:


Now Memorial Bettega final, tomorrow ;)

[pino]

Ok everyone cool down, I've just found out that this is the Dante Salvay Trophy, not the Memorial Bettega, blame Simmi for that :p : ;)

[Simmi]

Ok everyone cool down, I've just found out that this is the Dante Salvay Trophy, not the Memorial Bettega, blame Simmi for that :p : ;)

Yeah that is the reason I asked about tomorrow as I dont really understand the format. Will all the drivers return tomorrow or just the semi finalists?

Very confusing but nice to see a good competition during the off season!

[car1279]

It seems that tomorrow all drivers will compete again in a third and a fourth round, and then the semifinals:
the schedule here:

http://www.motorshow.it/motorshowutils/ProgrammaOrarioMS2007.pdf

[Tom206wrc]

OK thanks ;)

[Tom206wrc]

Small pic of Gardemeister's whale ;)

http://www.motorshow.it/popupgalleriams.asp?img=0927&ext=jpg

Interesting, the car has the Astra Team livery(on the bonnet)...has the italian team finally bought or rent the whale ??? :confused:

[Helstar]

I told you that Campedelli is very promising :)

Let's see tomorrow...

[Tom206wrc]

Toni Gardemeister and Markko Märtin will fight for the final victory of the Memorial Attilio Bettega :bounce:


They eliminated François Duval and Simone Campedelli who will fight for the 3rd place of podium... ;)


I believe in Toni G. !!! GO !!!! :up:

[Buzz Lightyear]

indeed.. looking at times from semi, toni has the pace..

[Raini]

Märtin is winner of the competition...

[Jaanus]

Markko is the winner, super comeback!
Markko, Markko, Markko :bounce:

[Tom206wrc]

Congratulations to Markko Märtin :up:

Duval takes the 3rd final position too...

Useless to say I'm disappointed a whale didn't win the event(either Gardemeister or Campedelli) :(

[ururu]

Congratulations to Markko !!!

[Helstar]

Congrats Markko, I knew he still got the speed...

A message from Kidra too "damn I wish he would race again", I quote...

[car1279]

Good for Markko! :s pin:

And first videos start to appear in youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1C8CvFOoqE

[pino]

Looks like Martin is in a great form, I think he will win the trophy :D

Just for once I was right, I am so happy for him :up:

[pejda]

Some photos from the Memorial..

http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/fotogalery.php?events=449&fotograf=2&all=1

[jonas_mcrae]

well this event was very nice, great to see markko showing some pace, nice cars, some whales! haha and great environment, well done organizers!

[Tom206wrc]

Some photos from the Memorial..

http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/fotogalery.php?events=449&fotograf=2&all=1



Great pics !!! :up:


Also there ;)

http://www.rallysport.hu/images/2007/Italy/Bologna/picture_gallery.htm

[Leon]

So SUBARU WRT manage to win something this year. good for them...

[WRXedUSA]

Some photos from the Memorial..

http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/fotogalery.php?events=449&fotograf=2&all=1

Probably the best WRC website out there today.

[Roy]

Probably the best WRC website out there today.

Only in pics. Text I can't read, but what I translate is not special they haven't the scoops.

[ouninpojha]

I'm very happy for Markko, he don't lose his gift for drive...