2019 Rallying Thread (WRC, ERC and all other)!
Discussion
My photos from Saturday at Otago up now, album here: https://flic.kr/s/aHskTSbR2b
A few samples...
DSC_6554 by Ben, on Flickr
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DSC_7415 by Ben, on Flickr
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A few samples...
DSC_6554 by Ben, on FlickrDSC_6569 by Ben, on FlickrDSC_6714 by Ben, on FlickrDSC_7140 by Ben, on FlickrDSC_7351 by Ben, on FlickrDSC_7415 by Ben, on FlickrDSC_7482 by Ben, on FlickrDSC_7695 by Ben, on FlickrDSC_7588 by Ben, on FlickrEdited by GravelBen on Friday 19th April 02:42
chunder27 said:
So Kelly is pretty much a touring Mr Entertainment now I see!!
He did seem to be having fun! And managed to finish the rally this year too despite a couple of off-road excursions. He made some interesting comments about doing more gravel miles in one rally here than half a season at home, never realised there was that much difference.Sunday photos now online too: https://flic.kr/s/aHskQB1Bje
DSC_7990 by Ben, on Flickr
DSC_8070 by Ben, on Flickr
DSC_8393 by Ben, on Flickr
DSC_8659 by Ben, on Flickr
DSC_8863 by Ben, on Flickr
DSC_8942 by Ben, on Flickr
DSC_9029 by Ben, on Flickr
DSC_8805 by Ben, on FlickrTo be fair, there is more gravel rallying in Ireland than there used to be, but compared to closed roads asphalt, it is pretty small in comparison, but it is great to watch and kelly on gravel is something special. the roads are nothing like you have, (probably the best in the world), very narrow, stony and often ill prepared, but still great to watch.
Trouble is his car too, he can't do proper historic stuff as the car does not comply, but am sure he could easily manage a few events on the mainland
Trouble is his car too, he can't do proper historic stuff as the car does not comply, but am sure he could easily manage a few events on the mainland
https://twitter.com/SaariJarno/status/112198924799...
Bloody hell! Barely a meter from disaster yesterday!
Bloody hell! Barely a meter from disaster yesterday!
Allyc85 said:
https://twitter.com/SaariJarno/status/112198924799...
Bloody hell! Barely a meter from disaster yesterday!
That's just ridiculous. I'm catching up on the live stage shown on Red Bull TV. Safety appears optional tbh.Bloody hell! Barely a meter from disaster yesterday!
Argentina was on a warning after Paddon flattened a couple spectators. If the event in Chile is a success things like this could end the event here, to make way for other incoming evens like Japan or the Safari.
Shame for Tanak to retire with electrical issues. That Toyota is fast, but so weak! Meeke seems to be suffering quite a few issues, but so far doesn't seem to be over driving!
Should be a good battle behind Neuville tomorrow.
Shame for Tanak to retire with electrical issues. That Toyota is fast, but so weak! Meeke seems to be suffering quite a few issues, but so far doesn't seem to be over driving!
Should be a good battle behind Neuville tomorrow.
Just popped up
Live action and interviews from the stages of Chelmsford Motor Clubs second closed road rally, the 2019 Corbeau Seats Rally Tendring & Clacton.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGMiLcVrXfw
Live action and interviews from the stages of Chelmsford Motor Clubs second closed road rally, the 2019 Corbeau Seats Rally Tendring & Clacton.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGMiLcVrXfw
jonny142 said:
Just popped up
Live action and interviews from the stages of Chelmsford Motor Clubs second closed road rally, the 2019 Corbeau Seats Rally Tendring & Clacton.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGMiLcVrXfw
It's a bit chilly on Stage 1, but the bacon baguettes were good Live action and interviews from the stages of Chelmsford Motor Clubs second closed road rally, the 2019 Corbeau Seats Rally Tendring & Clacton.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGMiLcVrXfw
Slippydiff said:
I’m not sure the Hyundai is that good a car to be honest.
As I said previously, Neuville has to drive the doors off it, and he and pretty much all the other Hyundai drivers have at some stage complained of a lack of feel.
I’m quite surprised the Seb Loeb hasn’t had better results in his first two events in the car. Don’t get me wrong, I think he’s done amazingly well compared with the likes of Paddon and Sordo (and I’m a Sordo fan) but I expected more, and I wonder if the car is best suited to Neuville and no one else.
I like Mikkeksen, and he looked destined for great things at VW, but he lived in Seb Ogiers shadow, and once VW quit, he and his career appear to have lost momentum.
It’ll be interesting to see if Loeb finds his mojo, and whether this signals the end of Mikkelsens career.
Tanak now looking scarily fast, and as others have said, seemingly with plenty in reserve. Seb Ogier and Neuville will need to up their game ...
Have just watched this (Colin Clark Thoughts from the kitchen table) : As I said previously, Neuville has to drive the doors off it, and he and pretty much all the other Hyundai drivers have at some stage complained of a lack of feel.
I’m quite surprised the Seb Loeb hasn’t had better results in his first two events in the car. Don’t get me wrong, I think he’s done amazingly well compared with the likes of Paddon and Sordo (and I’m a Sordo fan) but I expected more, and I wonder if the car is best suited to Neuville and no one else.
I like Mikkeksen, and he looked destined for great things at VW, but he lived in Seb Ogiers shadow, and once VW quit, he and his career appear to have lost momentum.
It’ll be interesting to see if Loeb finds his mojo, and whether this signals the end of Mikkelsens career.
Tanak now looking scarily fast, and as others have said, seemingly with plenty in reserve. Seb Ogier and Neuville will need to up their game ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9khnXMUqj8c
An interesting insight into the Hyundai's handling traits/woes and as I suspected/deduced (but it was nothing more than that) when I posted back in Feb. ALL the Hyundai drivers have complained of problems with the handling of the car at some point, it appears Neuville can drive through/deal with the handling issues, whilst others seem to struggle.
Another excellent weekend on the Corbeau Seats Rally Tendring & Clacton, this time I had various behind the scenes duties (recce supervision, fixing toilets etc - very glamorous!).
We had lots of opportunity to speak with competitors, residents, marshals, local businesses etc as well as the most excellent organising team. It really is a well-run rally and everyone I spoke to was delighted to have it back. Nice wee battle at the front as well.
We had lots of opportunity to speak with competitors, residents, marshals, local businesses etc as well as the most excellent organising team. It really is a well-run rally and everyone I spoke to was delighted to have it back. Nice wee battle at the front as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZcxG7UT28I&t=...
Onboard with Frank Kelly at Whangarei over the weekend. Interesting style of notes with most calls repeated 2 or 3 times before the corner.
Onboard with Frank Kelly at Whangarei over the weekend. Interesting style of notes with most calls repeated 2 or 3 times before the corner.
GravelBen said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZcxG7UT28I&t=...
Onboard with Frank Kelly at Whangarei over the weekend. Interesting style of notes with most calls repeated 2 or 3 times before the corner.
Cracking stages out there . Have you seen his in car stuff with Liam"Brother"Brennan on the notes , bizarre delivery style but it seemed to work Onboard with Frank Kelly at Whangarei over the weekend. Interesting style of notes with most calls repeated 2 or 3 times before the corner.
Absolute horror crash for Neuville! 
https://youtu.be/5jJVcJvlNbA
Crew amazingly ok after a checkup at the hospital.
https://youtu.be/5jJVcJvlNbA
Crew amazingly ok after a checkup at the hospital.
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