World Rallycross R2 - Montalegre, Portugal

ebby · 20 Apr 2017, 19:54 (Ref:3728023)

So any predictions for this weekend??

Silhuette · 21 Apr 2017, 14:18 (Ref:3728191)

Well, it's going to be interesting to see if the Polos have worked out the starting issue. If they have, I think they will do really well.

I think it's great that picking winners is so hard this season. There are plenty of strong candidates

crossfades · 21 Apr 2017, 14:49 (Ref:3728204)

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Originally Posted by Silhuette

Well, it's going to be interesting to see if the Polos have worked out the starting issue. If they have, I think they will do really well.

Solberg told Norwegian media that they had tried starting 15 times during testing without issue after Spain. It will have to work though anyways, that straight is so long!

crossfades · 21 Apr 2017, 18:31 (Ref:3728231)

Excuse the double post but the Peugeot's has an updated wing. Never seen anything like it.

https://twitter.com/HalRidgeRX/statu...21064003899393

**BertMk2** · 21 Apr 2017, 21:08 (Ref:3728253)

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Originally Posted by crossfades

Excuse the double post but the Peugeot's has an updated wing. Never seen anything like it.

https://twitter.com/HalRidgeRX/statu...21064003899393

The EKS cars have got new aero bits on them as well - starting to get a bit daft, updates for every meeting? Certainly a way to spend money quickly....

crossfades · 22 Apr 2017, 10:23 (Ref:3728383)

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Originally Posted by BertMk2

The EKS cars have got new aero bits on them as well - starting to get a bit daft, updates for every meeting? Certainly a way to spend money quickly....

Yes, it really is. I wonder if rallycross will come closer to WRC, it is freedom really when it comes to regulation.

The wing on Ekström's car is from an earlier season though I think. The EKS cars differ from each other also. Notice the wing in the back for example.
https://twitter.com/HalRidgeRX/statu...21499201875969

chunder · 22 Apr 2017, 10:28 (Ref:3728385)

5 more damn years at this awful track

One line all round, seems IMG do like an April holiday just like the old ERC lot did.

Local council must be flush is all I can think!!

Barrie · 23 Apr 2017, 08:26 (Ref:3728583)

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Originally Posted by chunder

5 more damn years at this awful track

One line all round, seems IMG do like an April holiday just like the old ERC lot did.

Local council must be flush is all I can think!!

I'm with you on this Chunder. Never liked this track

Silhuette · 22 Apr 2017, 14:20 (Ref:3728431)

Pretty fantastic start to for the Polos; 1-2 in Q1!

1. Kristofferson
2. Solberg
3. Loeb!

Shaping up for a great race!

Also, Oliver Solberg just won Semi 1 in RallyX Nordic in last year's DS3. Pretty decent for a 15 year-old

mivec · 22 Apr 2017, 15:50 (Ref:3728433)

I can't understand how a driver like Bakkerud forget to take his jokerlap...

crossfades · 23 Apr 2017, 09:19 (Ref:3728596)

I think the track is among the better ones in the series now at least. It is weird though that this extension came just as another track in Portugal has been built, and it looks quite special judging from this photo.

https://www.facebook.com/extramotion...type=3&theater

**FIRE** · 24 Apr 2017, 19:12 (Ref:3728949)

I like Montalegre, although it's ashame it's a flat track.

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Originally Posted by crossfades

I think the track is among the better ones in the series now at least. It is weird though that this extension came just as another track in Portugal has been built, and it looks quite special judging from this photo.

https://www.facebook.com/extramotion...type=3&theater

Looks great.
Plenty of money available in Portugal...strange the national Portugese series has not many entries and also not many in WRX/ERX.

juha205 · 25 Apr 2017, 02:37 (Ref:3729033)

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Originally Posted by FIRE

I like Montalegre, although it's ashame it's a flat track.

Not as flat as you think, not like Valkenswaard or Loheac...

mivec · 25 Apr 2017, 05:07 (Ref:3729043)

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#21 Hansen: 10 Championship points deducted for use of an unregistered tyre in Q3

Top team???

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Originally Posted by crossfades

Seems like they post all Steward decisions after rounds now.

http://www.fiaworldrallycross.com/ar...om-in-portugal

Good! Nice to know what happens behind (previous) closed doors!

chunder · 23 Apr 2017, 09:20 (Ref:3728599)

Great but where the hell is everyone parking!

tbtstt · 24 Apr 2017, 08:13 (Ref:3728829)

Unlucky end to the weekend for Petter, it looked like he held Johan up as well so ruined the chance of a VW win. Shame, as the Polo looked to have some serious pace.

Best driver in the final for me was Loeb. He looked so much faster than Ekstrom on the last lap!

crossfades · 24 Apr 2017, 09:04 (Ref:3728838)

I think Ekström just kept it tight though in the last lap. During that last "overtaking corner" I thought Loeb was going to make a push through but he didn't, class driving! I bet Hansen would've gone for it.

But yeah the Polo's were unlucky. Dominated the weekend really. Solberg drove quite hard though on the gravel and being so thick it unfortunately cost him a tire and a potential win for Kristoffersson.

Nice to see the S1600 for once. So tight and even that it's almost unbelievable.

RichP · 24 Apr 2017, 13:28 (Ref:3728884)

Does anyone know why Timmy Hansen has a 10 point deduction from this weekend?
http://www.fiaworldrallycross.com/standings

mivec · 24 Apr 2017, 14:20 (Ref:3728889)

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Originally Posted by RichP

Does anyone know why Timmy Hansen has a 10 point deduction from this weekend?
http://www.fiaworldrallycross.com/standings

#21 -10 championship points Stewards decision No.4,
#66 -10 championship points Stewards decision No.1

This info in on the official result page.

Silhuette · 24 Apr 2017, 13:47 (Ref:3728886)

I heard talk of Petter having a slow puncture in the finals. But I wonder if maybe this was just a little bit of lost composure by Solberg. Dominating the quals both days, crushed the semis (on speed at least), Oliver's debut on the podium - perhaps the will to win was a little too intense in the finals. Seemed to be over driving the car at times.

The Polos have great speed, but I thought it was great to see Peugeot more competitive - and what a drive by Bakkerud in the semi! This season is getting better and better!

RichP · 24 Apr 2017, 16:52 (Ref:3728918)

So what was decision no. 4?

crossfades · 24 Apr 2017, 17:28 (Ref:3728926)

#66 Demoustier: 10 Championship points deducted for sealing an additional turbo after scrutineering

#21 Hansen: 10 Championship points deducted for use of an unregistered tyre in Q3

RichP · 24 Apr 2017, 17:49 (Ref:3728928)

Thanks crossfades, seems a basic error to use an unregistered tyre. Where did you find the information?

crossfades · 24 Apr 2017, 18:03 (Ref:3728932)

Seems like they post all Steward decisions after rounds now.

http://www.fiaworldrallycross.com/ar...om-in-portugal

ebby · 24 Apr 2017, 20:36 (Ref:3728970)

Another grandstand constructed this year near the joker. Another one planned near the gravel section for next year.

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