WRC / Rally Thread
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We were looking through photos for some upcoming WRC DVDs covers and found these cool images. Enjoy. Next WRC DVD Final Stage featuring Rally Japan, Ireland and the Wales Rally GB should be out in a few weeks. Stay tuned for more info on this one.
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We were looking through some images for artwork to use on upcoming WRC dvds and wanted to create some wallpapers.
This first set of wallpapers feature the Citroen Total team that's been kicking everyone's ass in the points race. Loeb is a machine and has such a smooth and steady driving style, not sure if anyone can touch him in the next few years. Images are linked to full-sized versions.
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This first set of wallpapers feature the Citroen Total team that's been kicking everyone's ass in the points race. Loeb is a machine and has such a smooth and steady driving style, not sure if anyone can touch him in the next few years. Images are linked to full-sized versions.
A few more here.
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Saw this on the WRC website. This may provide some joy for Subaru fans after the announcement that they are pulling out of the WRC for '09.
Chris Atkinson is relishing the chance to compete on level terms with Sebastien Loeb and Dani Sordo when he takes the wheel of a factory spec Citroen C4 WRC on January's Rally Ireland.
Atkinson was left out in the cold after Subaru's shock withdrawal from the series on 16 December but was thrown a lifeline by Citroen a week later when the French firm signed him up to its new Citroen Junior Team.
For now the 29-year-old Australian is only confirmed as a part of the team for Rally Ireland, but Citroen Sport Technologies Manager Benoit Nogier said he believes the association will go beyond this event - the first of the 2009 season.
Speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald Atkinson said: "This is a wonderful opportunity for me as I will be able to compete against Sebastien Loeb in a similar car and obviously my aim is to be as competitive with him and Dani Sordo as soon as possible."
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Chris Atkinson is relishing the chance to compete on level terms with Sebastien Loeb and Dani Sordo when he takes the wheel of a factory spec Citroen C4 WRC on January's Rally Ireland.
Atkinson was left out in the cold after Subaru's shock withdrawal from the series on 16 December but was thrown a lifeline by Citroen a week later when the French firm signed him up to its new Citroen Junior Team.
For now the 29-year-old Australian is only confirmed as a part of the team for Rally Ireland, but Citroen Sport Technologies Manager Benoit Nogier said he believes the association will go beyond this event - the first of the 2009 season.
Speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald Atkinson said: "This is a wonderful opportunity for me as I will be able to compete against Sebastien Loeb in a similar car and obviously my aim is to be as competitive with him and Dani Sordo as soon as possible."
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It looks like Petter is going to run a 2006 spec Citroen Xsara for the 2009 season starting w/ Rally Norway and so forth. Too bad, I was hoping he was going to be available for the X Games this Summer.
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F1 KERS system planned for WRC
FIA President Max Mosley has revealed that energy recovery systems being developed in Formula One will later be adapted for cars in the World Rally Championship.
Speaking during Rally Portugal, Mosley said his preferred route to lessen the environmental impact of rallying was to use energy more efficiently, via systems like the Formula One Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS), rather than using alternative fuel sources, such as biofuels.
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FIA President Max Mosley has revealed that energy recovery systems being developed in Formula One will later be adapted for cars in the World Rally Championship.
Speaking during Rally Portugal, Mosley said his preferred route to lessen the environmental impact of rallying was to use energy more efficiently, via systems like the Formula One Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS), rather than using alternative fuel sources, such as biofuels.
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Here are some photos from Rally Argentina over the weekend. You can all guess who won this one. Lots of bad luck for the Ford works team in this one including Hirvonen out after Day 2 due to overheating issues. Too bad since he was only 6.1 secs behind the leader. Jari-Matti Latvala had some tire and mechanical/cooling problems as well and even lost his hood (bonnet) on day 2.
Petter Solberg was in 4th after day 2 and had to retired on the final day after losing fuel pressure. To make matters worse Team Manager Ken Rees’ briefcase was stolen containing "all [of] the team documentation, plans, laptop, money, and passport." Major suckage. More photos and full detail here!
Petter Solberg was in 4th after day 2 and had to retired on the final day after losing fuel pressure. To make matters worse Team Manager Ken Rees’ briefcase was stolen containing "all [of] the team documentation, plans, laptop, money, and passport." Major suckage. More photos and full detail here!
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