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  1. Steve

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    #2 Steve, Jul 30, 2011
    Better article:

    MINI WRC retires on final day in Rally Finland 2011 (rallysportlive.com)
     
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    #3 Steve, Jul 30, 2011
    There are a bunch of photos here, incl a few of the MINIs. Wish I could link them here directly but that doesn't seem to work.

    Definitely check out Oliviera's MINI jumping in pic #23. The sponsor -- Embraer Executive Jets -- is missing a HUGE opportunity if they don't use that photo in some of their ads!
     
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    #4 Justa Jim, Jul 30, 2011
    Thanks for posting Steve. The one photo shows how they took out the lower body parts on the #1 car. This is great stuff and I think the future looks bright for the team and MINI. I believe their approach is the correct one, so watch out 2012. :Thumbsup:

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    #5 Crashton, Jul 30, 2011
    Hmmm sand in the rad & a flat tire. Yep sounds like technical problems to me. :wink:

    These guys have a lot to learn as does the team. They are showing promise & that is good.

    Thanks for the links Steve....
     
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    #6 Justa Jim, Jul 30, 2011
    That course had some really tricky places in it, so driver error was a matter of micro seconds in some cases. Watch the cars on this video and note that only a couple of drivers get it right.

    [ame="http://www.streetfire.net/video/bmw-crash-rally-finland-2011_2284816.htm"]BMW Crash Rally Finland 2011 - Car Videos on StreetFire[/ame]
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    #7 Crashton, Jul 30, 2011
    The only ones I saw who screwed up real bad were the guy who locked his brakes & went in nose first. Locked wheels don't steer. Once you are on the brakes like that you are no longer a driver just a passenger. Oh yes, the guy who rolled the BMW should get some style points.