Ogier slams rivals in WRC rules row (racer.com)
As I recall, the qualifying system they dropped this year to go back to the old starting system only existed because of all the complaining Loeb did about having to run first. No one else, Ogier included, seemed to mind the old system when Loeb was complaining. But the organizers listened to him and switched to a qualifying stage, Loeb no longer needed to clean the road, and the rallies got even more predictable than they had been. That is, until he retired.
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papa-j Active MemberLifetime Supporter
As with many of the rally vids, Mesmerizing and humbling.
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Steve AdministratorStaff Member Articles Moderator
Time for Poland! There'll be plenty of attention on Bob Kubica in this one.
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_ilPLXhMHg"]Robert Kubica - Teaser - Rajd Polski | Rally Poland 2014 - YouTube[/ame]
LOTOS 71st Rally Poland (WRC.com)
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[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfFuNF0sk14"]Stages 1-2: LOTOS 71st Rally Poland 2014 - YouTube[/ame]
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKeDXXM9UdY"]Kubica's Roll / Crash on SS2 (Rally Poland 2014) - YouTube[/ame] -
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I think the rocks might be winning today in Poland.
Meeke hit a rock and got a puncture.
Evans hit a rock and broke his suspension.
Kubica hit a rock and had a puncture.
Latvala hit a rock and broke his suspension (though he managed to make it back to service).
Ostberg hit a rock, lost the front left corner and rolled.
Kubica hit another rock and lost the right rear corner.
It's not just rocks, though, there were plenty of other incidents including a few rollovers.
Two stages (reruns) were cancelled yesterday due to spectators standing too close and deterioration of the stage. Look at those ruts!
And something new to me, Mikkelson fined for not only cutting but actually skipping a corner yesterday...and he admitted both that he did it and planned it in advance!
Rally Poland: Mikkelsen fined, admits 'inappropriate behaviour' (crash.net)
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Underway!
Neste Oil Rally Finland (wrc.com)
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Praise for ‘player’ Meeke (MaxRally.com)
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Latvala had a spot of trouble on the first day. Apparently didn't slow him down much, if at all, given he leads the rally after the first four stages.
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Latvala sets early pace in Finland (WRC.com)
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Steve AdministratorStaff Member Articles Moderator
At the end of Day 2 I think even Kris Meeke is surprised by who is 2nd overall.
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Latvala takes control at Rally Finland (WRC.com)
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Wrong note to blame for Kubica off (MaxRally.com)
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Steve AdministratorStaff Member Articles Moderator
Ogier blamed his times and standing on having to do road sweeping duties. That ended yesterday. Today he made some progress but things didn't change as much as I'm sure he would have predicted.
Latvala holds lead after Finland drama (WRC.com)
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This one was fairly close all the way to the end.
The eventual winner, Latvala:
Lots of air in Finland. Kris Meeke:
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[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdNvOvT2J1Y"]WRC Rally Finland 2014 - Jumping Friday! by Rallymedia - YouTube[/ame]
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Meeke, again.
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[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjQ9EBEMUXE"]WRC Neste Oil Rally Finland - 2014 | FULL ATTACK | HD | PURE SOUND - YouTube[/ame]
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Gorban getting his MINI dirty.
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They don't call the 1000 Lakes the Finnish GP without good reason. Hella Fast! :arf:
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Dave.0 Helix & RMW PoweredLifetime Supporter
I was looking at the picture and was like how the F did they pull that off then I read you post.
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