WRC - ERC - National Rallying 2015 News and chat thread

wobbles · 16-02-2015 4:15pm

Red Bull are the promoters of WRC, who are the main sponsors of VW. Thats why they get so much air time.

When Red Bull took over promotion of WRC, I thought it would be the start of bringing back WRC to where it was. However if anything, the coverage is even poorer than before. I think we will see more and more interviews with drivers end of stage in order for Red Bull to get as much air time as possible. Anyone who watched Sweden over the weekend might have noticed how many drivers (not just VW) who had Red Bull logos all over their helmets while their co-driver had none. The drivers get the interview, not the co-driver.

All this would be forgivable if Red Bull were actually moving forward and actively promoting the sport. However IMO, they are just using the sport to push their own products without putting in more money than needed

h3000 · 07-03-2015 12:46am

Well rally Mexico has certainly been drama filled so far. I can't remember a rally like it in quite a while. I won't give away anything just yet.

h3000 · 03-04-2015 12:38pm

Craig Breen and Robbie Barrable 1 & 2 on the CoI

h3000 · 03-04-2015 4:31pm

An Irish 1,2,3 now after SS4 Breen, Barrable and Josh Moffett. Gowan the boys

finnharpsboy · 04-04-2015 1:55pm

Stage Live from Circuit of Ireland now

www.circuitofireland.tv

h3000 · 04-04-2015 4:51pm

Barrable off and out on SS16. Craig back in the lead now with nearly 20 seconds over Kajto in 2nd with two stages to go. The Moffett brothers in third and forth.

h3000 · 04-04-2015 5:53pm

Exciting rally was the CoI and seems to be very well liked be all drivers.

Breen got his dream win after a few scares one the last two stages.

1. Craig
2. Kajto
3. Josh Moffett

Gutted for Barrable

Robbo · 24-04-2015 2:20pm

Stage 2 of Argentina was carnage but Meeke came out on top to take a 32 second lead. Ogier is stopped, there's been a number of punctures and mechanical worries for the rest and Kris is running 10th or so on the road so should be well placed to manage this.

fuerte1976 · 26-04-2015 5:00pm

Meeke & Nagle have just won round of WRC !!:):)

se conman · 26-04-2015 5:47pm

Great news, very well done to the two lads.

mjhickeyie · 26-04-2015 5:56pm

Delighted for them.

First of many I hope!

finnharpsboy · 26-04-2015 7:23pm

Lovely touch by an emotional Kris Meeke " This one's for Colin".

h3000 · 25-05-2015 10:54pm

This is really bad form on the part of Rally Portugal/official WRC organisers.

https://twitter.com/****matie37/status/602830752137539584

The swear filter is breaking the link above grrrr.
Click this link instead http://tinyurl.com/ndb6xk5
It's a link to Lorenzo Bertelli's Twitter post.

h3000 · 06-06-2015 7:19pm

Breen takes his third win this year in Rally Acores. Great drive all weekend. He is really showing he has got what it takes. Well done to Craig and Scott.

afatbollix · 07-06-2015 10:38am

h3000 wrote: »

This is really bad form on the part of Rally Portugal/official WRC organisers.

https://twitter.com/****matie37/status/602830752137539584

The swear filter is breaking the link above grrrr.
Click this link instead http://tinyurl.com/ndb6xk5
It's a link to Lorenzo Bertelli's Twitter post.

Now the FIA has said he just wanted his mother to come pick him up in his helicopter. What a joke the FIA is. They shouldn't of brought up who he is or what family he is from.

Look at rugby any head injury and your off with the doctor. The FIA need to change that from the top down. I've worked with a couple of motorsport doctors who wrote the FIA medical book a few years ago and they said it was so hard to get it implemented.

h3000 · 07-06-2015 11:03am

afatbollix wrote: »

Now the FIA has said he just wanted his mother to come pick him up in his helicopter. What a joke the FIA is. They shouldn't of brought up who he is or what family he is from.

Look at rugby any head injury and your off with the doctor. The FIA need to change that from the top down. I've worked with a couple of motorsport doctors who wrote the FIA medical book a few years ago and they said it was so hard to get it implemented.

Its a really strange situation. Barbosa is sounding like a child though.
https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/wrc-rally-chief-slams-bertellis-claims-100934211--spt.html

If any driver hits his SOS button and requests medical attention it should be provided with no questions asked. If the FIA/WRC Commission feel the driver was not honest in their action and the can prove that bound reasonable doubt then fine them and/or suspend them from FIA sanctioned events.

What I did find a bit odd though was Bertelli and his co-driver split last week a few days after the incident. It could just be a coincidence though.

liam7831 · 10-06-2015 8:42pm

Anyone heading to Donegal next weekend?

finnharpsboy · 10-06-2015 8:49pm

liam7831 wrote: »

Anyone heading to Donegal next weekend?

Trying to get up for the Saturday and Sunday...... Impressive entry list

liam7831 · 10-06-2015 10:07pm

Yep should be good, boyle should be at the pointy end in the new Fiesta

finnharpsboy · 24-06-2015 6:27pm

Be great if it happens....

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jelutong · 11-07-2015 3:04pm

Donegal Motor Club have withdrawn the Joule Donegal International Rally 2016 from next years Tarmac Championship.

finnharpsboy · 11-07-2015 4:48pm

jelutong wrote: »

Donegal Motor Club have withdrawn the Joule Donegal International Rally 2016 from next years Tarmac Championship.

The jewel in the crown of Irish rallying..... wonder where that leaves the Tarmac Championship and the Donegal Rally ??

h3000 · 11-07-2015 7:40pm

jelutong wrote: »

Donegal Motor Club have withdrawn the Joule Donegal International Rally 2016 from next years Tarmac Championship.

finnharpsboy wrote: »

The jewel in the crown of Irish rallying..... wonder where that leaves the Tarmac Championship and the Donegal Rally ??

Wow, was there any reasons given?

h3000 · 11-07-2015 7:46pm

h3000 wrote: »

Wow, was there any reasons given?

I went to the huge effort and Googled it myself :pac:

http://www.highlandradio.com/2015/07/11/joule-donegal-international-rally-to-be-withdrawn-from-tarmac-championship/

I can see the reasons from both sides tbh. It will be interesting to see how it plays out.

h3000 · 30-07-2015 3:07pm

Rally Finland kicked off today with the shakedown stage. It proved to provide some drama. Both Breen and Neuville had sizable offs but both cars should start the rally. I always love Rally Finland, I really have to make it over there some year.

Neuville was very lucky. It was a fast off.
https://twitter.com/RallyFinland/status/626621532362641409

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SncM6Ki8QGU

Breen had a front left puncture just before a fast right. the tyre came off the ring and the car came off the road.
https://twitter.com/garci_events/status/626705422766972929

Ogier had a close call on the same corner as Neuville

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGRxj_ZT4bo

h3000 · 31-07-2015 12:02pm

Jaysus Mikkelsen had a huge off this morning. Crew are fine thankfully.
https://twitter.com/OfficialWRC/status/627071295688196096

Both Meeke and Breen seem to be having some car trouble this morning.

Robbo · 31-07-2015 12:05pm

Despite the transmission problem, if Meeke can hang in for the afternoon loop he should be well placed. Both Fords are in trouble with suspension problems, Kubica's alternator's on the way out and only Paddon is comfortable in a Hyundai.

No proper service is certainly making the day interesting.

h3000 · 31-07-2015 12:34pm

Breen is out with yet more engine problems. The T16 is excellent when it works but it rally is not that reliable.

https://twitter.com/Craig_Breen/status/627079151229509632

h3000 · 31-07-2015 1:48pm

There's no small crashes in Finland.

https://twitter.com/OfficialWRC/status/627097205762060288

Robbo · 31-07-2015 2:26pm

Meeke fastest on SS7 with the car somewhat wayward. I think the onboard of that will be worth every penny of a WRC+ sub.

McKenna gone with a burst rad. His luck is rotten in WRC3.

Also of note are the times Lappi is setting in WRC2. If I was Tommi Makkinen looking to recruit for the future, that's where I'd be looking.

WRC - ERC - National Rallying 2015 News and chat thread

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