WRC -Sweden 08-PLOT YOUR STAGES HERE!

[RicKT]

Hi guys,

As i have just received my official magazine and map in the post today, i am going to start plotting the stages i wish to attend throughout the rally.

As i know theres some regular attendees and a few "first timers" member's here who are attending this year, i though it would be a good idea to plot what stages you are planning to attended.

This way we can share thoughts on stages, ideas, advice etc etc..

Over the next few days i am going to plot my "planned" full route with details of times, distance and expected traveling time to stages etc..

Please note, All my routes are going to be based from central Karlstad.

Update to follow shortly...

Thanks

Rick

[Salist]

Is a very good idea. We are going now first and there is need on all of them onto help. Thanks.

[WRXedUSA]

From Munkfors:

Leg1
ss2 Stensjon1 9:15
ss4 Mangen1 11:13
ss7 Mangen2 15:15

Leg2
ss11 Vargasen1 10:56
ss14 Vargasen2 15.18
(Crowds will be thick (with Colin's passing), might as well get there early and stay all day)

Leg3
s15 Ullen1 8:04
Remote Service H 10:21
ss 20 Rammen2 12:52

[Jonte]

Leg 1
SS 3,6 Soptunna (Bjälverud)

Leg 2
SS 9 Horssjön
(need to go home fo a wedding...)

Leg 3
SS 16 Lesjöfors or SS17 Rämmen
SS 20 Rämmen

[Micke_VOC]

Leg1:
SS2/5 Stensjön (Marshall)

Leg2:
SS10/13 Hagfors

Leg3
SS16 Lesjöfors
SS20 Rämmen

[escort mk]

Hi lads.

i am looking for good spots to take photos in sweden??

[RicKT]

Hi lads.

i am looking for good spots to take photos in sweden??

Hi There,

Please drop a post into this thread below, (The below thread is just general chat regarding the Rally in Sweden.)

http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123655&page=5

Cheers

Rick

[RicKT]

Hi,

Right.. I have got the stages planned...well rough copy, Logged all GPS locations into the TOMTOM..

Once i have wrote up the full route i will post... in the mine time, below is a copy of the stages plotted into TOMTOM..

I will let you guess which ones they are until i post the route.. :p (ps... ignore the star to the far right!)


http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/RickT_album/RIMG0006-1.jpg

Cheers

Rick

[RicKT]

Hi Guys,
I have now plotted the stages i "think" i will be attending,(i just need to confirm the times and travel in more depth).
I have tried to provide as much info as possible to help anyone out..
Happy Reading.....

Thursday 7th Feb


1A

Super Special Stage
Karlstad

+
GPS: N59.25.25 E13.30.13


Super Special Stage at Färjestad trotting track. The cars are paired and drives two laps on the almost two kilometre long stage one lap over the bridge and one under. Close to the Service Park. Shuttle buses to car parking.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/RickT_album/map_1-8-kdsss.jpg
Friday 8th Feb
SS4 – 11:23 2c



2C

Borrsjödammen


GPS: N59.54.37 E12.50.71

The eastern part of Borrsjön with the curvy road alongside the lake. After a right turn fast road uphill. Perfect view over lake Borrsjön.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/RickT_album/map_4-7-mangen.jpg

SS 5 – 13:25 2c



2C

Målet Stensjön




GPS: N59.47.083 E12.56.263

Fast downhill crossing clear cut into a right full speed bend just in front of the spectators on a perfect slope. Then uphill to the finish.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/RickT_album/map_2-5-stensjon.jpg



SS8 – 18:00 – SS


1A

Super Special Stage
Karlstad

+
GPS: N59.25.25 E13.30.13


Super Special Stage at Färjestad trotting track. The cars are paired and drives two laps on the almost two kilometre long stage one lap over the bridge and one under. Close to the Service Park. Shuttle buses to car parking.



SEE KARLSTAD SS SPECIAL ABOVE....





Saturday 9th Feb

SS11 – 10:41 – 3A



3A

Colin´s Crest


GPS: N59.59.36 E13.17.15

This is the most renowned spectator's place of the whole rally. The lengths of the jumps will be measured. Lots of enthusiastic spectators and a fantastic atmosphere.
MAYBE - ????????? - Traffic may be a factor..?
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/RickT_album/map_11-14-vargasen.jpg

Remote Service Park Hagfors – 11:58

SS14 – 15:20 – 2C



2C

Sandvik


GPS: N60.00.'397 E13.17.552

Fast road down hill towards the lake Stor-Jangen with perfect viewing spots from clear cut areas.

MAYBE????? OR COLINS Crest.




SEE SS11/14 MAP ABOVE .....



Sunday 10th

SS18 – 11:21



1B

Ullendammen


GPS: N59.58.46 E13.44.09

Twisty downhill through the forest and down to a narrow bridge over the pond followed by a fast right hand turn. After passing the spectator's access road the road changes character to a very fast straight road.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/RickT_album/map_15-18-ullen.jpg

Karlstad – Mid Afternoon…


SEE KARLSTAD SS SPECIAL MAP ABOVEE --

[RicKT]

Hi Guys,
Below is the stages I am thinking of attend, just need to confirm all travelling times as yet, but I think it should be ok, I have tried to include as much info as possible for anyone not sure on where they are going etc..
Please note, these stages are based from travelling from Karlstad.
Happy Reading… Rick

Thursday 7th Feb


1A
Super Special Stage
Karlstad
+
GPS: N59.25.25 E13.30.13


Super Special Stage at Färjestad trotting track. The cars are paired and drives two laps on the almost two kilometre long stage one lap over the bridge and one under. Close to the Service Park. Shuttle buses to car parking.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/RickT_album/map_1-8-kdsss.jpg
Friday 8th Feb
SS4 – 11:23 2c



2C
Borrsjödammen

GPS: N59.54.37 E12.50.71

The eastern part of Borrsjön with the curvy road alongside the lake. After a right turn fast road uphill. Perfect view over lake Borrsjön.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/RickT_album/map_4-7-mangen.jpg

SS 5 – 13:25 2c



2C
Målet Stensjön



GPS: N59.47.083 E12.56.263

Fast downhill crossing clear cut into a right full speed bend just in front of the spectators on a perfect slope. Then uphill to the finish.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/RickT_album/map_2-5-stensjon.jpg


SS8 – 18:00 – SS


1A
Super Special Stage
Karlstad
+
GPS: N59.25.25 E13.30.13


Super Special Stage at Färjestad trotting track. The cars are paired and drives two laps on the almost two kilometre long stage one lap over the bridge and one under. Close to the Service Park. Shuttle buses to car parking.

SEE Super Special Stage at Färjestad trotting track MAP ABOVE

Saturday 9th Feb

SS11 – 10:41 – 3A



3A
Colin´s Crest

GPS: N59.59.36 E13.17.15

This is the most renowned spectator's place of the whole rally. The lengths of the jumps will be measured. Lots of enthusiastic spectators and a fantastic atmosphere.
MAYBE - ????????? DEPENDING ON TRAFFIC.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/RickT_album/map_11-14-vargasen.jpg


Remote Service Park Hagfors – 11:58

SS14 – 15:20 – 2C



2C
Sandvik

GPS: N60.00.'397 E13.17.552

Fast road down hill towards the lake Stor-Jangen with perfect viewing spots from clear cut areas.

MAYBE????? OR COLINS Crest.


SEE MAP ABOVE – SS11/14


Sunday 10th

SS18 – 11:21



1B
Ullendammen

GPS: N59.58.46 E13.44.09

Twisty downhill through the forest and down to a narrow bridge over the pond followed by a fast right hand turn. After passing the spectator's access road the road changes character to a very fast straight road.


http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/RickT_album/map_15-18-ullen.jpg


Karlstad – Mid Afternoon…
SEE Super Special Stage at Färjestad trotting track MAP ABOVE

Thanks

[RicKT]

Hi Guys,

Below is the stages I am thinking of attend, just need to confirm all traveling times as yet, but I think it should be OK, I have tried to include as much info as possible for anyone not sure on where they are going etc..

Please note, these stages are based from traveling from Karlstad.

Happy Reading… Rick


Thursday 7th Feb


1A Super Special Stage
Karlstad
+
GPS: N59.25.25 E13.30.13

Super Special Stage at Färjestad trotting track. The cars are paired and drives two laps on the almost two kilometre long stage one lap over the bridge and one under. Close to the Service Park. Shuttle buses to car parking.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/RickT_album/map_1-8-kdsss.jpg


Friday 8th Feb


SS4 – 11:23 2c
2C Borrsjödammen

GPS: N59.54.37 E12.50.71

The eastern part of Borrsjön with the curvy road alongside the lake. After a right turn fast road uphill. Perfect view over lake Borrsjön.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/RickT_album/map_4-7-mangen.jpg





SS 5 – 13:25 2c
2C Målet Stensjön

GPS: N59.47.083 E12.56.263

Fast downhill crossing clear cut into a right full speed bend just in front of the spectators on a perfect slope. Then uphill to the finish.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/RickT_album/map_2-5-stensjon.jpg




SS8 – 18:00 – SS
1A Super Special Stage Karlstad

+
GPS: N59.25.25 E13.30.13

Super Special Stage at Färjestad trotting track. The cars are paired and drives two laps on the almost two kilometre long stage one lap over the bridge and one under. Close to the Service Park. Shuttle buses to car parking.

SEE Super Special Stage at Färjestad trotting track MAP ABOVE


Saturday 9th Feb



SS11 – 10:41 – 3A
3A Colin´s Crest

GPS: N59.59.36 E13.17.15

This is the most renowned spectator's place of the whole rally. The lengths of the jumps will be measured. Lots of enthusiastic spectators and a fantastic atmosphere.


MAYBE - ????????? DEPENDING ON TRAFFIC.


http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/RickT_album/map_11-14-vargasen.jpg



Remote Service Park Hagfors – 11:58




SS14 – 15:20 – 2C
2C Sandvik

GPS: N60.00.'397 E13.17.552

Fast road down hill towards the lake Stor-Jangen with perfect viewing spots from clear cut areas.
MAYBE????? OR COLINS Crest.


SEE MAP ABOVE – SS11/14


Sunday 10th



SS18 – 11:21
1B Ullendammen

GPS: N59.58.46 E13.44.09

Twisty downhill through the forest and down to a narrow bridge over the pond followed by a fast right hand turn. After passing the spectator's access road the road changes character to a very fast straight road.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/RickT_album/map_15-18-ullen.jpg



Karlstad – Mid Afternoon…

SEE Super Special Stage at Färjestad trotting track MAP ABOVE

Thanks

Rick



COPYRIGHT NOTICE -- PLEASE NOTE _ SOURCE - MAPS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE FOLLOWING OFFICIAL LINK - http://www.swerally.se/en,theroute.html (http://www.swerally.se/en,theroute.html)

[RicKT]

BELOW ARE ALL STAGE MAPS FOR THE SWEDEN RALLY 2008


COPYRIGHT NOTICE -- PLEASE NOTE _ SOURCE - MAPS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE FOLLOWING OFFICIAL LINK - http://www.swerally.se/en,theroute.html (http://www.swerally.se/en,theroute.html) -

Thanks

Rick


http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/RickT_album/map_over.jpg



http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/RickT_album/map_1-8-kdsss.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/RickT_album/map_2-5-stensjon.jpg


http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/RickT_album/map_3-6-bjalverud.jpg


http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/RickT_album/map_4-7-mangen.jpg

[RicKT]

THREAD CONTINUED..


http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/RickT_album/map_9-12-horssjon.jpg


http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/RickT_album/map_10-13-hagfors.jpg


http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/RickT_album/map_11-14-vargasen.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/RickT_album/map_15-18-ullen.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/RickT_album/map_16-19-lesjofors.jpg

[RicKT]

Final map below

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/RickT_album/map_17-20-rammen.jpg

ENJOY!!

Cheers

Rick

[Viktory]

woah.

I don't know about you, but I've never been to Colin's Crest and don't feel any urge to go there. 1000's of spectators, which I don't like :p

And for Ullen, I was on that part of the stage last year (called Backa then). The spot by the bridge looked very nice, but we decided to go on (towards the start) just to have a look. We walked quite far and found a really nice wide downhill hairpin, with the cars just passing below your feet. Here is a picture: http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/ViktorL/?action=view&current=SwedishRally2007015.jpg
And captured on film if you like:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTXZXPvnHpQ

I liked that spot, but so did a few others :p

[WRXedUSA]

Indeed, Colin's Crest is wild and packed. If you don't get there early, or don't get into a fist fight over your patch of snow, you could be in for a rather forgettable experience. There is a bit of a mystique to it, with that many fans in one area though.

I would recommend, seeing if you can get your paws on a "bootleg" map that shows roads that aren't on the published rally guide. These roads are often the access roads to and from the start and finishes, marked obscurely with a wooden stick with a small orange arrow. If you hookup with some friendly marshalls, they may let you spectate the start/finish areas.

;) "When in Rome, do what the Romans do"

[Salist]

Thanks RickT.

[RicKT]

Hi Guys,

Hope you like the above... it took a while.. but at least its done now!


woah.

I don't know about you, but I've never been to Colin's Crest and don't feel any urge to go there. 1000's of spectators, which I don't like :p


Thats exactly my thoughts... I perfer to be in a quiter area area from Marshalls shouting stay behind the magic safte tape!

Im think i may do 11/14 point 2c and take a walk from there and see what i find..



I would recommend, seeing if you can get your paws on a "bootleg" map that shows roads that aren't on the published rally guide. .


As im taking the TOMTOM, its got all roads and tracks on there... so should be able to take "other" routes away from the traffic like last year!


Thanks RickT.

No worries...
Rick

[MartijnS]

Very nice Rick. I hope we can use it..

[escort mk]

woah.

I don't know about you, but I've never been to Colin's Crest and don't feel any urge to go there. 1000's of spectators, which I don't like :p

And for Ullen, I was on that part of the stage last year (called Backa then). The spot by the bridge looked very nice, but we decided to go on (towards the start) just to have a look. We walked quite far and found a really nice wide downhill hairpin, with the cars just passing below your feet. Here is a picture: http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/ViktorL/?action=view&current=SwedishRally2007015.jpg
And captured on film if you like:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTXZXPvnHpQ

I liked that spot, but so did a few others :p


I like the video......
are the stages that are on the video on this year?? :rolleyes:

[escort mk]

woah.

I don't know about you, but I've never been to Colin's Crest and don't feel any urge to go there. 1000's of spectators, which I don't like :p

And for Ullen, I was on that part of the stage last year (called Backa then). The spot by the bridge looked very nice, but we decided to go on (towards the start) just to have a look. We walked quite far and found a really nice wide downhill hairpin, with the cars just passing below your feet. Here is a picture: http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/ViktorL/?action=view&current=SwedishRally2007015.jpg
And captured on film if you like:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTXZXPvnHpQ

I liked that spot, but so did a few others :p

I like the video....
Are the stages that are on the video on this year??

[Viktory]

I like the video....
Are the stages that are on the video on this year??

Most of them are, except the first stage shown with a rally car, and the one with the hairpin (Gardemeister stalls), they are on Torntorp and Lejen. If you want to know where any of the others are, I'd be happy to tell you.

[ln-ops]

Wednesday:
We're off to Sweden from Norway. Karlstad Service. We will live in a RV for the weekend.

Thursday:
Service, and maybe a look at Shakedown too. Service are more cool though, and you can get a chat with the drivers.

Friday:
Stage Marshalls on SS4/SS7 Mangen on public area 2c (be nice to us guys, and keep the alcohol consuption at a minimum :) )

Saturday:
SS10/SS13 Hagfors stage, somewhere between 1c and 2b. Many great places.

Sunday:
SS17/SS20 Rämmen, just a couple of kilometers in from the start. Great places.

We're blogging too
There will be pictures and smalltalk in our blogg http://blog.nmst.no/ during the weekend. Text is in Norwegian, but pictures speaks for themselv I hope ;)

[satukata]

[quote="Micke_VOC"]Leg1:
SS2/5 Stensjön (Marshall)

This is my first rally sweden and ss2 is my first stage. I´m so happy and i can´t wait... :)

Can you or someone else give some more info about ss2/5. What are the best places to watch that ss?

[satukata]

http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=YY4fZvDTnas

Is this same place in this year´s rally?

[satukata]

Do you know some good places for ss Rammen?

[Jonte]

http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=YY4fZvDTnas

Is this same place in this year´s rally?

Yes.