Here we go again! It's almost time to start the 2013 WRC season in Monte Carlo. I plan to continue putting in a bit of time posting updates, results, etc, though my level of motivation and effort will probably depend, in part, on how many rallies will see MINIs running. FYI, I don't even think Prodrive have worked that out yet. It's all about funds and, unfortunately, I think they've decided to give the Monte a pass this year. If you're going to make it to only some of the rallies, I'd call it short-sighted to skip either Monte Carlo or the opener and in this case they're one and the same, but I'm not in charge of divining where Prodrive's bang-for-buck ratio is highest.
"The team had hoped to run on the opening event of the new campaign but has instead elected to switch focus towards putting a programme in place from Rally Sweden onwards." Prodrive missing from Monte
Looking forward to the upcoming season. Hope there are MINI's running, but it will be great regardless. Come on MINI get your head outa your butt! ut:
Dani Sordo testing his new Citroen ahead of Monte Carlo. The music goes away after about 45sec. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx0T9y5R3cI]Essais Prés-Monte Carlo 2013 Dani SORDO Citroen DS3 WRC - YouTube[/ame]
Wow, two great drivers. VW is doing this right and going for it. So did MINI, until they dumped everything, so I pulling for VW. Jim
Sordo again (the music ends after about a minute.) [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkwnivoXXwM]Dani Sordo - DS3 WRC Monte-Carlo 2013 Testing - asphalt and ice - YouTube[/ame] Latvala, also testing. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbRFkDPlc4]Latvala testing for 2013 Rallye Monte-Carlo - Best-of-RallyLive.com - YouTube[/ame]
That rally needs snow. All the great Monte's of old had snow. Look for the Scandinavian's to be on top form.
:biggrin5: I read they got 4cm of snow overnight but are expecting more. Could be entertaining, hoping for lots of video this year. :fingerscrossed: