I wana say congrats Subaru. Now do the right thing!
11-22-2002, 03:01 AM
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I wana say congrats Subaru. Now do the right thing!
And get rid of Tommi. He is crap and past it. There is no way he will make it next year. Solsberg is another class compared to him and this season the lad just got better and better. Tommi got worse and worse.
11-22-2002, 02:57 PM
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Tommi hasn't been the same since he big wreck last year. He has had a year full of some very bad luck. I don't know if he can get back to his old self or not...but Petter definitely has something to look forward to...
Only time will tell....
Only time will tell....
11-22-2002, 04:30 PM
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This was Tommi's first year at SWRT, after years of driving Mitsubishis. It never looked like he was very comfortable with his new ride. Let's hope next year he gets more consistent finishes.
Surprise, surprise. Tommi and Petter, confirmed for next year.
http://rally.racing-live.com/en/inde...22220723.shtml
Tired of seeing Peugeot going 1-2-3 in so many races
Surprise, surprise. Tommi and Petter, confirmed for next year.
http://rally.racing-live.com/en/inde...22220723.shtml
Tired of seeing Peugeot going 1-2-3 in so many races
11-23-2002, 12:54 AM
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Re: I wana say congrats Subaru. Now do the right thing!
Originally posted by Wheels
And get rid of Tommi.
And get rid of Tommi.
Also, while Solberg may have been better able to wring performance out of the car over the entire season, it's not exactly like Tommi was slow the whole year (see Monte Carlo and Argentina).
11-23-2002, 04:16 AM
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Re: Re: I wana say congrats Subaru. Now do the right thing!
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I disagree simply because to get rid of Tommi would be a failure to acknowledge the contributions he made to the development of the car.
Also, while Solberg may have been better able to wring performance out of the car over the entire season, it's not exactly like Tommi was slow the whole year (see Monte Carlo and Argentina).
I disagree simply because to get rid of Tommi would be a failure to acknowledge the contributions he made to the development of the car.
Also, while Solberg may have been better able to wring performance out of the car over the entire season, it's not exactly like Tommi was slow the whole year (see Monte Carlo and Argentina).
Unless Subaru come up with some cool stuff this season on the engine itself there aint no way they will be winning the constructors championship. Even if the car was able to shed 2000k`s it still wont get them anything.
11-23-2002, 08:07 AM
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Don't count out Tommi just yet....
I think there's a few factors why he didn't do that well
1) He just joined a new team. Drivers only have like 65 days befoer the next season starts, so he didnt' exactly have THAT much time to get adjusted to the car and the team, etc. It can be hard after spending several years with another team
2) He got a different co-driver. I think this was a big factor. His original co-driver of many years was injuried in the crash and he's been with the current guy ever since. It's going take some time getting used to each other.
Anyways, he brings in a lot of experience to the team, which is valuable for testing. Just look at Juha for the Hyndunai team.
Also, I think he helps Solberg too, offering his years of experience to help develope the young driver.
I wouldn't count out the 4 time world champ just yet.
1) He just joined a new team. Drivers only have like 65 days befoer the next season starts, so he didnt' exactly have THAT much time to get adjusted to the car and the team, etc. It can be hard after spending several years with another team
2) He got a different co-driver. I think this was a big factor. His original co-driver of many years was injuried in the crash and he's been with the current guy ever since. It's going take some time getting used to each other.
Anyways, he brings in a lot of experience to the team, which is valuable for testing. Just look at Juha for the Hyndunai team.
Also, I think he helps Solberg too, offering his years of experience to help develope the young driver.
I wouldn't count out the 4 time world champ just yet.
11-23-2002, 10:47 AM
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Re: Don't count out Tommi just yet....
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Also, I think he helps Solberg too, offering his years of experience to help develope the young driver.
I wouldn't count out the 4 time world champ just yet.
Also, I think he helps Solberg too, offering his years of experience to help develope the young driver.
I wouldn't count out the 4 time world champ just yet.
At the beginning of the season, Petter was asked what the differences were working with Tommi and Richard Burns. He replied that Tommy was so helpful, offering his years of experience. How about Burns? "Difficult" ;-)
IIRC, Tommi signed a two year contract when he joined SWRT. It will be interesting to see who they sign next year.
11-23-2002, 06:47 PM
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I would be surprised if they drew in new blood next year. The registered teams are currently a relative kid and a senior. I don't see them bringing in more green drivers. A more interesting driver:manufacturer trepidation is building around Carlos, whom, as far as I know has not been registered as one of the two allowed drivers for any works team yet; unless someone is going to absorb the fine for late reg it seems he is out for the season, or certainly not racing it in its entirety. Citroen is the only negotiations I have heard of on this front. Maybe he will be the new senior on Suby next year? Hmmm....
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11-24-2002, 03:36 AM
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Originally posted by inski21
I think Tommi has another good season in him. Then subaru should look for another Britt rookie, someone with no fear, or Marco Martin, he's shown his ability.
Tommi and Petter won a 3rd in manufacturer points, not too shabby.
I think Tommi has another good season in him. Then subaru should look for another Britt rookie, someone with no fear, or Marco Martin, he's shown his ability.
Tommi and Petter won a 3rd in manufacturer points, not too shabby.
11-24-2002, 07:00 AM
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Originally posted by Weasel 555
Wheels,
better head to Prodrive in Banbury, Oxford soon...
season starts January
Wheels,
better head to Prodrive in Banbury, Oxford soon...
season starts January
Torque steer nothing quite like it.
11-24-2002, 07:16 AM
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Originally posted by Weasel 555
Wheels,
so what did you drive in North Wales ?
escort,manta, vw, imp....
i used to work in Butlins in north wales and south wales
Andy...
Wheels,
so what did you drive in North Wales ?
escort,manta, vw, imp....
i used to work in Butlins in north wales and south wales
Andy...