WRC 2009

[mattnorgrove 0]

Anyone else going to be following it this year?

 

Just watching highlights of Round 1 in Ireland.

 

Not watched it for a couple of years, now there's only one driver i've heard of! (Loeb)

 

Still stunning viewing though...

[20vturbo 0]

the super special stage in donegal town when loeb put snow tires on was great. drifted every corner 8)

[Adz The Rat 0]

I watched it last night too, I love it.

[fullpint 0]

I watched it too but its a shame that its gonna be between just Ford or Citroen :confused4:

I watched it on Dave and throught it was cr*p :( I hope F-1 does not go the same way with just a couple of teams taking part :mad2:

[Owen VR6 0]

Love the WRC!

 

Went to Wales to watch it in December and it was brilliant :clap:

 

Loeb made the best start possible once again, he's a machine......

 

True comment about the 'Dave' coverage though, much better on eurosport if you get it

[20vturbo 0]

rte here in ireland gave great coverage, big thumbs up to a really well run event

[mattnorgrove 0]

much better on eurosport if you get it

 

Ah cheers for that, I'll have a look...

[StormchargedVR6 0]

Great rally , WRC is best thing on TV :D Never miss it

 

Loeb just the master 8)

[CiaranMk1 0]

Yeah it was another great year for the Irish round of the WRC. The two main things that let it down were the absence of a subaru works team and the new rules regarding tyre choice,,,most of teh guys had either the option of slicks or "extreme weather" tyres (snow tyres without the studs),,most went for teh snow tyres

 

Great weekend though,,any of the other irish lads make it to the rally??

[StormchargedVR6 0]

loeb wins again , now master in the snow :clap:

[Jay2 0]

Really like watching the WRC but now that Gronhiems' retired there isn't anyone that can touch Leob and he seems to have conquered the snow stages as well. :notworthy:

[Adz The Rat 0]

Really enjoyed it again yesterday, love getting home on a Sunday and sticking the rallying on

[Owen VR6 0]

So Loeb does it again in cyprus! that's 3 wins out of 3, what a legend :clap:

[StormchargedVR6 0]

Cyprus was a good rally 8)

 

Gronhiems coming back for next rally to drive a subaru, a one off

[Jay2 0]

Is it all getting a bit like the Schumacher years in F1?

 

Leob just head and shoulders above every other driver in the field. Gronhiem can at least push him but still ends with the same result. :(

 

Not knocking Leob, he is one of the best rally drivers ever and could be the best, but the rest aren't even close. :brickwall:

[Owen VR6 0]

Solberg put in a blinding drive aswell, in a privatier car to come 3rd in a 3 yr old car.... amazing

[StormchargedVR6 0]

Solberg put in a blinding drive aswell, in a privatier car to come 3rd in a 3 yr old car.... amazing

 

Amazing drive by Solberg, its about time his luck changed

[Jon_vr6 1]

When is the uk one usually what month?? wouldnt mind going this year!!

[StormchargedVR6 0]

When is the uk one usually what month?? wouldnt mind going this year!!

 

End of October

[Adz The Rat 0]

Cant believe Citreon dont try to cash in on their amazing winning streak and release a 4x4 turbo C4 like a Evo or Subaru.

It would be shite but still you think they would try

[Owen VR6 0]

Cant believe Citreon dont try to cash in on their amazing winning streak and release a 4x4 turbo C4 like a Evo or Subaru.

It would be **** but still you think they would try

 

If it was as reliable as the wrc car has been it would probably be sweet, but i can't see

it being that appealing!

[StormchargedVR6 0]

Here we go, this may be interesting 8)

 

Gronholm to return to WRC in Portugal

 

By Pablo Elizalde Tuesday, February 24th 2009, 09:28 GMT

 

 

Two-time World Rally Champion Marcus Gronholm will make a sensational return to the championship after entering Rally Portugal with a Subaru.

 

The Finnish driver retired from competition at the end of the 2007 season, but will return to action on 5 April to take part in the Portuguese event.

 

Gronholm will drive a Subaru Impreza WRC 2008 rally car run by Prodrive.

 

The former champion said, however, his return is just a one-off, but admitted he will consider his options after the rally.

 

"Prodrive approached and offered me a chance to compete in WRC Portugal with Subaru Impreza WRC 2008 rally car. After having a test in Norway I decided to take the challenge," said Gronholm.

 

"When one and a half years ago I made a decision to retire from WRC I didn't say I'd never come back.

 

"However, WRC Portugal is just a single event and nothing more. After the rally I have to analyze my feelings and to see what happens next."

 

Gronholm will have Timo Rautiainen as his co-driver for the event.

[Owen VR6 0]

That's brilliant, let's see how he does............

 

Maybe more to the point let's see how the car holds up and if it finishes :nuts:

[Owen VR6 0]

Here we go, this may be interesting 8)

 

Gronholm to return to WRC in Portugal

 

By Pablo Elizalde Tuesday, February 24th 2009, 09:28 GMT

 

 

Two-time World Rally Champion Marcus Gronholm will make a sensational return to the championship after entering Rally Portugal with a Subaru.

 

The Finnish driver retired from competition at the end of the 2007 season, but will return to action on 5 April to take part in the Portuguese event.

 

Gronholm will drive a Subaru Impreza WRC 2008 rally car run by Prodrive.

 

The former champion said, however, his return is just a one-off, but admitted he will consider his options after the rally.

 

"Prodrive approached and offered me a chance to compete in WRC Portugal with Subaru Impreza WRC 2008 rally car. After having a test in Norway I decided to take the challenge," said Gronholm.

 

"When one and a half years ago I made a decision to retire from WRC I didn't say I'd never come back.

 

"However, WRC Portugal is just a single event and nothing more. After the rally I have to analyze my feelings and to see what happens next."

 

Gronholm will have Timo Rautiainen as his co-driver for the event.

 

Did well until he crashed!

 

So loeb does it again, 4 wins out of 4, pretty good if you ask me.

[mattnorgrove 0]

Just watching round 10, back in Oz after a 2 year absence. They've moved to forests on the eastern coast now, so doesn't look the same as you'd remember, no sun baked red dirt, more grey gravel.

 

Not seen it for a few weeks now, got to say i'm glas Loeb hasn't walked away with the championship this year, Hirvonen is a couple of points ahead nw i think...