Swedish Rally

rdjones · 11 Feb 2005, 20:01 (Ref:1223224)

Well the Swedish Rally is underway and the top 10 at the end of day 1 looks like this:-

1. Marcus Gronholm (Fin) Peugeot 307 WRC 58:20.8
2. Petter Solberg (Nor) Subaru Impreza WRC @ 0.2
3. Sebastien Loeb (Fr) Citroën Xsara WRC @ 10.2
4. Gigi Galli (Ita) Mitsubishi Lancer WRC @ 18.9
5. François Duval (Bel) Citroën Xsara WRC @ 28.0
6. Markko Martin (Est) Peugeot 307 WRC @ 36.9
7. Toni Gardemeister (Fin) Ford Focus WRC @ 57.4
8. Harri Rovanpera (Fin) Mitsubishi Lancer WRC @ 58.3
9. Mattias Ekstroem (Swe) Skoda Fabia WRC @ 1:038
10. Janne Tapio Tuohino (Fin) Skoda Fabia WRC @ 1:07.1

The Mitsubishi's seem to have some speed and Ekstroem is in the top 10 too.

**BertMk2** · 11 Feb 2005, 20:06 (Ref:1223226)

I think the things that have surprised me most are the performance of the Mitsis and Skodas, also the difference in speed between Petter and the other Subarus - that's quite a gap.

rdjones · 11 Feb 2005, 22:38 (Ref:1223329)

Quote:

Originally Posted by BertMk2

also the difference in speed between Petter and the other Subarus - that's quite a gap.

When it comes to the Subaru drivers, I think Petter is a different league to Atkinson and Sarrazin who I see are 15th and 16th overall.

snuffy · 11 Feb 2005, 23:51 (Ref:1223373)

A lot of updates and team info here

Rally info

luke · 12 Feb 2005, 10:24 (Ref:1223580)

Solberg will win!

rdjones · 12 Feb 2005, 15:46 (Ref:1223755)

Leaderboard after 11 stages:

1 M Gronholm Fin Peugeot 1:48:03.7
2 P Solberg Nor Subaru @ 0.1
3 S Loeb Fr Citroen @ 20.0
4 G Galli It Mits'shi @ 1.32.6
5 M Martin Est Peugeot @ 1.35.4
6 T Gard'ter Fin Ford @ 2.40.4
7 H Solberg Nor Ford @ 2:42.6
8 M Ekstroem Swe Skoda @ 2:45.8
9 H Rova'ra Fin Mits'shi @ 2:49.4
10 J Tuohino Fin Skoda n @ 3:10.5

Wow there is only 0.1 between Marcus and Petter and Loeb is there too, fantastic.........

luke · 12 Feb 2005, 16:45 (Ref:1223786)

Did Marko have problems, because last year he was on the pace.

rdjones · 12 Feb 2005, 16:53 (Ref:1223791)

Remember Luke, that Marko has moved to Peugeot from Ford and I would think that he will still be getting used to the 307, its a different beast to the Focus.

**Dani Filth** · 12 Feb 2005, 17:10 (Ref:1223798)

Solberg ahead after day 2 .
Gronholm behind some 12 seconds .
with Loeb around half a minute behind

looking good for Solberg but Loeb to keep his lead in the championship ..

will see tomorow

peespeed · 12 Feb 2005, 17:14 (Ref:1223800)

After 13 stages it looks like this
1. P. Solberg 2:12:26.0
2. M. Gronholm 2:12:34.3
3. S. Loeb 2:12:50.0
4. M. Martin 2:14:27.2
5. G. Galli 2:15:17.6
6. T. Gardemeister 2:15:41.0
7. H. Solberg 2:15:41.2
8. H. Rovanpera 2:15:42.4

luke · 12 Feb 2005, 21:28 (Ref:1223920)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdjones

Remember Luke, that Marko has moved to Peugeot from Ford and I would think that he will still be getting used to the 307, its a different beast to the Focus.

Thanks, good point.

I'm glad the main title challengers are right up there, as Loeb won't have a huge lead in the championship.

mmciau · 12 Feb 2005, 21:33 (Ref:1223922)

Young Anderson from Australia has lifted himself into the top 10

Mike

**touringlegend** · 12 Feb 2005, 23:56 (Ref:1223994)

Loeb was running on 3 cylinders this evening, the Citroen techies had 45 mins to check it out and they reckon it was a head gaskest problem.

**GTRMagic** · 13 Feb 2005, 00:38 (Ref:1224003)

Quote:

Originally Posted by BertMk2

I think the things that have surprised me most are the performance of the Mitsis and Skodas, also the difference in speed between Petter and the other Subarus - that's quite a gap.

But these 2 drivers are debuting on ice and snow, with Sarrazin traditionally a tarmac boy, and Atkinson a gravel runner.....

Watch for Mr Atkinson on fast, flowing stages on gravel.. Mr Solberg may not see which way he went...

fordo · 13 Feb 2005, 00:58 (Ref:1224013)

Interesting to see Dave Lapworth proclaiming Chris Atkinson as the star of the rally after the second day of competition.
Good to see him post a string of times in the top 10 while clawing his way up to 9th.
Must have had an off on the last stage as dropped back to 10th overall with a stage time that had him 23rd for the stage.
A few of the more experienced drivers must have done a double take on one of the stages to see him post the 4th quickest time.
I just hope he keeps his head and finishes the final day, not that he is known for falling off the road but you never know.
Sarazin still struggling though in 17th after 2 days. Seems to have settled in to that position after looking at all the stage times for the whole field.

fordo · 13 Feb 2005, 01:02 (Ref:1224015)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Watch for Mr Atkinson on fast, flowing stages on gravel.. Mr Solberg may not see which way he went...

Look out Rally New Zealand!

dsg · 13 Feb 2005, 02:44 (Ref:1224038)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Watch for Mr Atkinson on fast, flowing stages on gravel.. Mr Solberg may not see which way he went...

Henning may have to watch out but I think Petter is pretty safe at the moment.

**GTRMagic** · 13 Feb 2005, 07:58 (Ref:1224100)

Has it been done before... a rookie WRC pilot sets top 4 stage times, and is still competing in his first rally??

rdjones · 13 Feb 2005, 10:32 (Ref:1224174)

The leaderboard after 17 stages looks like this:-

1 P Solberg Nor Subaru 2:37:46.1
2 S Loeb Fr Citroen 2:38:46.6
3 M Martin Est Peugeot 2:39:50.4
4 T Gardem'er Fin Ford 2:41:04.6
5 H Rovanpera Fin Mits'shi 2:41:12.1
6 H Solberg Nor Ford 2:41:19.3
7 D Carlsson Swe Peugeot 2:41:39.7
8 G Galli It Mits'shi 2:41.52.6
9 C Atkinson Aus Subaru 2:41:53.0
10 J Tuohino Fin Skoda 2:42:00.9

Marcus Gronholm crashed out on stage 16...

ozrevhead · 13 Feb 2005, 11:42 (Ref:1224243)

can we get live timing?

luke · 13 Feb 2005, 11:50 (Ref:1224250)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdjones

The leaderboard after 17 stages looks like this:-

Marcus Gronholm crashed out on stage 16...

Why!!........Marcus!

**Dani Filth** · 13 Feb 2005, 12:19 (Ref:1224270)

f*** . Loeb out too ..

rdjones · 13 Feb 2005, 13:28 (Ref:1224318)

It's a win for Petter, well done that man.....

peespeed · 13 Feb 2005, 14:01 (Ref:1224332)

Final results are:
1 SOLBERG/MILLS SUBARU WORLD RALLY TEAM 3:00:52.1
2 MARTIN/PARK MARLBORO PEUGEOT TOTAL +02:11.1
3 GARDEMEISTER/HONKANEN BP FORD WORLD RALLY TEAM +03:14.7
4 ROVANPERA/PIETILAINEN MITSUBISHI MOTORS MOTOR SPORTS +03:26.4
5 SOLBERG/MENKERUD BP FORD WORLD RALLY TEAM +03:29.8
6 CARLSSON/ANDERSSON Peugeot 307 WRC +03:42.5
7 GALLI/DAMORE MITSUBISHI MOTORS MOTOR SPORTS +04:04.0
8 KRESTA/TOMANEK BP FORD WORLD RALLY TEAM +04:39.6
9 PAASONEN/VAINIKKA SKODA MOTORSPORT +05:11.1
10 EKSTROM/BERGMAN SKODA MOTORSPORT +07:04.2
11 WARMBOLD/ORR BP FORD WORLD RALLY TEAM +07:04.3
12 DUVAL/PREVOT CITROEN TOTAL +07:19.6

luke · 13 Feb 2005, 14:53 (Ref:1224359)

Well done Solberg! As Loeb crashed out, puts the championship all square.

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