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6 Apr 2022, 19:05 (Ref:4105568)
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Rally Mexico was last held in 2020, right when the coronavirus became a pandemic.
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7 Apr 2022, 08:09 (Ref:4105622)
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21 Apr 2022, 10:23 (Ref:4107487)
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So WRC Croatia, and BRC Clacton & Tendring this weekend.
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22 Apr 2022, 09:06 (Ref:4107571)
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Croatia looks like a great rally - the stages are looking really good, I bet they'd be great fun to blast down in the rally car
 Gutted I can't make Clacton this weekend (not a phrase you hear often!), the entry looks pretty strong - some top cars out and a nice variety throughout the field. I'll keep an eye on the times as there are a few crews out there I know. |
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22 Apr 2022, 14:34 (Ref:4107610)
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Also this weekend it's the Rally Argentina, now valid for the South American and Argentine championships.
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23 Apr 2022, 18:02 (Ref:4107712)
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ESPN's rally announcers pablo Scilacci and Raúl Barceló just said that Mexico, Argentina, Chile and Paraguay are trying to get a WRC round in the next years.
Interview with the Paraguayan Automobile Club director: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoGse0MTHe0 |
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24 Apr 2022, 15:27 (Ref:4107818)
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Well they can't all get in; Mexico & Argentina need to return once things return to normal.
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25 Apr 2022, 11:02 (Ref:4107977)
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Wel Croatia was pretty brutal! Great event I thought, the roads were tricky and technical - then throw in the rain and fog and it made it really difficult. A good challenge for the crews. Rovanpera kept it clean all weekend and took the win - a case of 'what might have been' for Neuville though, without the penalties he'd have been right up there and could have won. Stupid to pick up a penalty for speeding on a road section - and it's not the first time either, the other penalties were unfortunate. Tanak had a strong event, Breen comfortably the best Ford - another poor event for Evans, he's surely out of the title hunt already.
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26 Apr 2022, 09:00 (Ref:4108075)
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156km/h in an 80km/h zone is appalling; and not his first speeding offence. Fines aren't working; penalise points, and event bans. The FiA Road Safety campaign looks useless if their own drivers can't abide by road traffic laws.
However, I think Croatia has been a good addition; Rovanpera dominated, but lost time on the penultimate stage to lose the lead; then drove 10Tenths, and over to win. Tanak pushed, but wanted to finish, and needed the points, and duly got them. I still think M-Sport need a regular top driver alongside Breen; Fourmaux keeps throwing at the scenery, and Greensmith is still learning, so they're relying on Breen for points. Evans got an early puncture, and was out of contention, and had another puncture later on - it's looking like an uphill struggle, and his pace doesn't seem quite there. |
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26 Apr 2022, 14:19 (Ref:4108122)
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If Rovanpera keeps his head, he can win the title; he has the speed, it's about maturity, and event management - picking up points when he/the car isn't quite on the pace.
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26 Apr 2022, 15:37 (Ref:4108131)
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The latest ‘Craig Breen is awesome’ moment:
“I'm happy just to get to the end of that. They were the worst conditions I've seen in my life and I could see absolutely nothing. I enjoyed it though!” 
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30 Apr 2022, 23:25 (Ref:4108528)
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As for Kalle, wow! I think Latvala summed it up best when he said 'he is a miracle' or words to that effect. Just faultless in such tricky conditions. Incredible feel for the conditions and such maturity. He will need the points lead though, the next several rallies are all on the loose stuff. Being first on the road is going to be really tough. The gravel rallies might be Evans' last chance saloon if he's to mount a credible challenge this season. |
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30 Apr 2022, 23:26 (Ref:4108529)
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27 May 2022, 09:23 (Ref:4111482)
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Great fightback from Elfyn in Portugal but once again Rovanpera reigns supreme, the youngster possesses an innate talent in car control at high speed, a champion in the making if ever there was one. Being totally partisan, i'm really hoping for good results from Elfyn in Sardinia and the safari in Kenya, who doesn't love an African rally!
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27 May 2022, 09:39 (Ref:4111484)
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Both Sebs really hit trouble in that event. Not great on the 50th anniversary of the WRC. Rovanpera once again on top, he's looking good for the title, but Elfyn won't give up
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6 Jun 2022, 16:24 (Ref:4113271)
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Gutted for Elfyn Evans winning the first stage and then retiring for the day with a major water leakafter landing heavily. Tanak back on a charge taking the win and Craig Breen looking very comfortable with the Ford Puma finishing a solid second, major problems also for Neuville suffering transmission issues - hardly surprising over such a rough and bumpy terrain! Can't wait for Kenya!
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7 Jun 2022, 09:19 (Ref:4113386)
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From what I saw it looked a good event, there still seems to be a fairly high attrition rate with these new generation cars though doesn't there? Good to see Breen doing well and I still love his enthusiasm at the stage end interviews - it's nice to see someone who's clearly enjoying themselves.
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8 Jun 2022, 10:09 (Ref:4113503)
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Great win for Tanak, it's been too long. Hopefully this is the start of Hyundai's challenge for the season
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21 Jun 2022, 08:50 (Ref:4116511)
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Donegal international & Kielder ( formerly the Pirelli) Forest Rally over the last weekend.
This weekend sees Argyll Stages, plus the Sweetlamb Rally Time Trial. |
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22 Jun 2022, 14:31 (Ref:4116637)
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Rally Kenya this weeked - it may not be the event it once was but it's still looking spectacular. There are 100% going to be some great photos from this weekend. Hopefully I'll catch some of the coverage over the weekend too.
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23 Jun 2022, 11:48 (Ref:4116698)
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Rally Kenya?? Another thing that WRC has done wrong.....1,000 Lakes, Safari Rally, etc
Throwing history in the bin....and they wonder why it's not as big as it once was. |
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27 Jun 2022, 08:36 (Ref:4117156)
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Kenya finished with a Toyota 1-2-3-4 - some impressive drives but again the Fords and Hyundais look a bit fragile. The title is already in Rovanperas grasp isn't it? It's going to take a monumental collapse for him to lose it from here.
There were some great photos around from the weekend - proper Safari stuff - Giraffe, Zebra, fesh fesh and stunning scenery. I'll try and catch up on the coverage at some point. |
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27 Jun 2022, 11:00 (Ref:4117180)
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1-2-3-4 is impressive.
However, when your rivals continue to self destruct it makes things easier. Hyundai can't build a reliable car for normal WRC events, how on earth is it going to last on a Safari? As for M-Sport, they don't look capable of taking it to Toyota for a whole event - notwithstanding the Monte event which was more down to the driver on a specialist event. |
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27 Jun 2022, 15:56 (Ref:4117227)
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30 Jun 2022, 13:12 (Ref:4117585)
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https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/t...-bid/10330388/
How has our event come to this? Some epic mismanagement...... |
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