Official Wrc Thread

[Homem de Gelo]

Loeb has been the best driver so far this seaosn. Only mechanical problems have taken him from the podium in all races and a clear lead.

[DasModell]

it's official . Loeb driving for Pescarolo for the LeMans 24h race

http://www.sebastienloeb.com/html/ac...-24hdumans.htm

[lukeh]

Next year i have got my bets on Ford. They probably know that theve got no chance this year so the best thing they can do is get ready for next year which they are doing.
http://www.wrc.com/page/BreakingNews...655437,00.html
Hey Sardina is coming up should be a good battle this rally but Sharizan is driving for Subaru this race.

[DasModell]

you probably refer to Sarazin . Stephan Sarazin

[lukeh]

hey next rally is comin up got any news i heard skoda will be running 3 cars and it should be sohlburg and Loeb batteling it out unfortunantly i want be on ucp for the rally weekend i have to go to a race at lausitzring. But please keep all the news and result coming.

[labomba]

Yeah I think Ford have deliberately farmed out, or got rid of their high earning star drivers so that they can pu the money into their 2006 'New' Focus.
Subaru and Ford can pretty much choose their drivers for next year. Though I expect both will be fighting hard for Sebastien Leob.

I've heard that Gronholms' old Finnish buddy has recently taken over running the Skoda or Suzuki team?? So maybe he might take a year to help bring up a new manufacturer to a competitive level.
It will be a real shame If Gronholm retires, especially after the trials and tribulations of racing the 307. Which compared to the 206 was a complete piece of S#@t. If you look at the DVD of the 2004 championship, I wouldn't have blamed Marcus if he had quit then!!
Gronholm and Solberg and the retired Sainz are the only WRC drivers with any real personality. I hope the up and coming drivers Sarazzin and Atkinson are way more interesting than Loeb/ Duval/ Martin !!!

[labomba]

hey next rally is comin up got any news i heard skoda will be running 3 cars and it should be sohlburg and Loeb batteling it out unfortunantly i want be on ucp for the rally weekend i have to go to a race at lausitzring. But please keep all the news and result coming.

Let us know how the DTM goes!! Why not take a camera?

[lukeh]

I know it's a bit old but how was Marcus Gronholm recovery on the last wrc rally. Come into the corner a bit late slid down the hill and landed on the other side of the hampien. Start the car and he is off amazing.
But the next rally is coming up, im so excited. Can't wait to see Atkinson kick ass.

[lukeh]

Overall times after SS3:

1. Sebastien Loeb Citroen Xsara WRC 1hour 01mins 12.6secs
2. Petter Solberg Subaru Impreza WRC 2005 +00mins 12.3secs
3. Toni Gardemeister Ford Focus RS WRC 04 +00mins 45.5secs
4. Manfred Stohl Citroen Xsara +01mins 01.5secs
5. Harri Rovanpera Mitsubishi Lancer Evo WRC05 +01mins 02.3secs
6. Henning Solberg Ford Focus RS WRC 04 +01mins 29.9secs
7. Roman Kresta Ford Focus RS WRC 04 +01mins 48.3secs
8. Daniel Carlsson Peugeot 206 WRC +01mins 52.2secs
9. Antony Warmbold Ford Focus RS WRC 04 +01mins 54.5secs
10. Markko Martin Peugeot 307 WRC +02mins 10.1secs

11. Janne Tuohino Skoda Fabia WRC +02mins 21.8secs
12. Armin Schwarz Skoda Fabia WRC +02mins 58.3secs
13. Francois Duval Citroen Xsara WRC +03mins 20.4secs
14. Mark Higgins Subaru Impreza +04mins 17.8secs
15. Nasser Al-Attiyah Subaru Impreza +05mins 17.2secs
16. Marcos Ligato Subaru Impreza +05mins 41.1secs
17. Brice Tirabassi Subaru Impreza +06mins 05.6secs
18. Sebastian Beltran Subaru Impreza +07mins 20.9secs
19. Gabriel Pozzo Subaru Impreza +06mins 50.6secs
20. Hamed Al Wahaibi Subaru Impreza +08mins 13.5secs


Overall PCWRC after SS3:

1. Mark Higgins Subaru Impreza 1hour 05mins 30.4secs
2. Nasser Al-Attiyah Subaru Impreza +00mins 59.4secs
3. Marcos Ligato Subaru Impreza +01mins 23.3secs


Notable retirements*:

SS1. Marcus Gronholm Peugeot 307 WRC Cam belt.
SS2/3. Chris Atkinson Subaru Impreza WRC 2005 Clutch