man this time of year is boring when it comes to rallying...

well for those of you who have not seen the feb 03 sport compact , they have a nice article on prodrive, uk. here are some stats about the wrc impreza.

15 - number of 6spd. electronic transmissions built for the race season.
$95,000 - price of said tranny
$100,000+ - price of the engine, which unrestriced would produce over 600 hp to the wheels.
300 - approx. hp allowed by the fia
$5000 - price of the carbon fiber front fascia on the Petters wrx.
3500 - approx. number of shifts made in one rally.
1 - number of times the $95k tranny is used in the wrc. they are then sold to private race teams.
$500,000 - STARTING price of a season old wrc car, that you can run out and buy!!

Well thank god we only have 10 days until Monte Carlo!!! ;)

I hope Petter has a great year to follow the 1st place finish in Great Britain!
I don't think I can run out and buy last years rally car..even though I wish I could!
:)

i think petter should be even closer to the top this year. hopefully he will gain some ground on the amazing gronholm. that guy is fast, and his 206 just seems to be on top of things. maybe subaru can move up in the manufactures (sp i know) points this year. they were 3rd last year, but the difference from 3rd to 1st was huge. and ford was in 2nd! how awful is that.
well yes i am excited that monte carlo is approaching. i am so mad i don't have speed tv anymore though. i think i need to find someone to tape for me!!

I would just post a wanted in your forum and I am sure someone will tape it for you.
The Peugeots need a not so good year for anyone to catch them.
Only time will tell. Got some friends heading to Monte Carlo, so I am a bit jealous!!
I saw Great Britain in 2000..if you ever get the chance to see one...it is awesome! ;)

yeah i was supposed to go to Network Q this year. Never got there b/c i crashed my rally car. But i am planning on going this year, hopefully.

Billyqua
rally driven.......

Originally posted by RS22b
yeah i was supposed to go to Network Q this year. Never got there b/c i crashed my rally car. But i am planning on going this year, hopefully.

Billyqua
rally driven.......

I don't think it will be known as the Network Q Rally this year...so my shirt I have will become a collectors item.
Hmm....crashing the rally car is bad...

yeah i would love to go overseas and see a race. monte carlo would be pretty awsome. i wish wrc would hold a race in the us. they have in the past right? maybe with prodrive, and the many other rally inspired companys in the us, it could happen again. i am just waiting for the maine forest rally july. i live about 2 hours from the site, so i will be there all weekend. about the taping, i happen to know someone who i used to work w/ who can do it for me. i just gotta ask him.
and yes i would agree crashing the rally car is a bad thing... what class do you race rs22b? what car?

-PJ

You will be amazed at how organized International events are compared to any US event!! You get maps for the stages you attend. There was even a food vendor up on the stage!!! lol
Dang it..now I want to go see a rally!!!

i'm in the U.K. on holiday and..."fingers crossed" wanting to go to the Monte ;) Carlo Rally :p

if not i'll weasel off to some local club rallies here

You didn't invite all of us to go with you...what is up with that!!! ;)

Good luck...even if you just go to the service area..you will be amazed!!!

hey if you do make it to monte carlo, share the love and take some pics to post if you can. that would be super! i wish i could be there myself. i was looking at some photos from the winter club rally here in maine in december. some very nice cars showed up for that one. i didn't get to go though... if only the pro rally series and club rallys could get a little more attention/ advertising. they spend so much time on roundy round nascar i start to get dizzy. then again rally is about going out to the stages and going for a hike, rather than sitting on your butt all morning.
what does anyone think about the direction rally racing will take? more or less coverage? more interest or declining? i think the intro of the STi and EVO in the us could BOOST (maybe around 20psi or so) the popularity some. have fun in the uk weasel. and don't forget, they drive on the LEFT!!


-PJ

No problem,
whatever i get up too here i'll bring back pics to post for you all to see :D

Andy...
(missing his rex)

Sweet photos would rock.
Stupid speed tv...
Oh well WRC.com radio on the day, coverage on speed the following Thursday.

I'm here sounding off! :D I can't wait for the season to start. My Tivo is going to be humming with activity! :D

This has been the longest 8 weeks of my life waiting for world rally. I hope SPEED still has same day coverage

Nope..we have to wait for coverage..that bites!!!
I think the Wednesday after??

Nope Thursday, at 7pm. Check out speedtv.com, and look on the 30th.
Stupid speed

http://www.i-club.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=6215&referrerid=1072

(Petition thread)

D"OH

Looks like just 2 hours of coverage this year instead of the 3 we had last year, double D'OH.... I hope Ralph Sheheen is gone

i still just wish i had Speed so i could at least watch what they do show, even if it is delayed. i guess i'll be on wrc.com alot. o well.


-PJ

Nothing like knowing who wins before you see it on TV...Grr.

I have to go on line to check things out..I won't be able to wait until the 30th..Dang it.

I was wrong they are showing it on Wednesday. Oh well only 5 days late.

correct me if i am wrong pls


i thought Makkinen has always dominated the Monte Carlo stage.

i still think he s got a phat chance of getting it done this year.

Yes, Makinen has won the last four monte's. and yes thats a record. 5 would be a pretty cool way to start your last year (possibly) of racing. we'll just have to wait and see...


-PJ

If he can make it 5..that would do wonders for his moral!!! ;)

NO PUGS in the top 3!!!