WRC and other motorsport

[docjames]

With the well used and fully established F1 thread, i thought we could have another in playground for WRC (and other motorsport) (rather than distract those only interested in F1).

Highlights, discussion, pics, tips for attendees etc.

There have been a number of random attachments in other threads so time to branch out and start a new one!

Mods may like to move relevant posts over from other threads here.

 

[Cossie]

Well it was a great result for M-Sport, their first win since Rally GB in 2012. Contrary to what a lot of people may think, this isn't an official factory team, Ford give some sponsorship and some access to their technical areas, but all in all it is done in a small town in coughbria.

Hopefully Ford will see the benefit of having the best driver in the world (regardless of format) being in a Fiesta and will give M-Sport much more help!

Now off to Sweden, I was fortunate enough to go there in 2013 and as long as you are dressed appropriately and it doesn't rain, it doesn't feel cold!

 

[Cossie]

Another good thing about this rally is that you can get quite close to the cars, the trees make for good cover if something bad happens. However, if a car does leave the road then quite often the snow sucks them in and it won't go far.

 

[Cossie]

And the classics are good value as well.

 

[Cossie]

Even better when being driven by guys like former world champion Petter Solberg.

 

[Cossie]

Some random motorsport photos, guess where this is.

 

[Cossie]

Probably my favourite racing car.

 

[docjames]

Agree with you on the Rothmans Porsche. Epic car. I assume you've been to the Porsche museum in Stutgart?

I was going to guess Spa but that's possibly wrong.

 

[Cossie]

Agree with you on the Rothmans Porsche. Epic car. I assume you've been to the Porsche museum in Stutgart?

I was going to guess Spa but that's possibly wrong.

I went to the museum a long time ago and without a camera! Yes your initial guess is correct, Spa. We drove around the old road circuit on the Monday, as I have said earlier in another thread, one of my few regrets in life, was not taking more photos!

 

[Cossie]

Some various shots from Sardinia. Yes you can get that close, however after Monte Carlo this may change...

 

[Cossie]

Don't normally take photos of food however delights on offer at a spectator point.



A really, really good restaurant in Alghero selling only products from local suppliers, apart from the alcohol on display!



Some people are still growing cork.



and a few years ago the prada boy hit a cork tree just in front of me.

 

[Cossie]

last few.

 

[Cossie]

Some more.

Guy with the scarf is a well known presenter on 'Rally Radio', Colin Clark. What a great job he has, imo!



Anyone that has been following F1 in the last 10 years will recognise this driver.