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Block to compete in WRC

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  • #2
    Grim.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,855 ✭✭✭Grim.


    will see what happens my guess is his arse will be handed to him


  • #3
    cian1500ww
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,904 ✭✭✭cian1500ww


    Grim. wrote: »
    will see what happens my guess is his arse will be handed to him
    He'll be in completely different territory that's for sure.


  • #4
    hi_sir
    Closed Accounts Posts: 234 ✭✭hi_sir


    i say fair play to him hes having a go and atko getting another chance it cant all be bad,bet you it ill even get the wrc more coverage with the Ken Block factor


  • #5
    Bobby04
    Registered Users Posts: 385 ✭✭Bobby04


    If they're going to be using '09 spec Focus cars, I wonder does that impact Solberg's negotiations with Ford? Or has Petter already settled on a C4 for next year??
    I very much doubt Block will trouble any of the top boys, but if his presence attracts publicity then that's super.


  • #6
    De Hipster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,160 ✭✭✭De Hipster


    I hope this form of ego-fuelled narcissism doesn't last too long nor distract from the real WRC.


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  • #7
    Robbo
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    I see Atkinson's getting a drive on the back of this which has to be a good thing.


  • #8
    Testament1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,580 ✭✭✭Testament1


    will be a bit strange to see Block in a Focus considering he's done most of his rallying in a Subaru, would be great to see Atko getting a drive again though, hes a driver who deserves to be in the championship


  • #9
    X1R
    Registered Users Posts: 157 ✭✭X1R


    Jeasus lads give the man a chance.
    He is one talented pilot, he has been rallying in the states for a few years now, granted they have mostly gravel stages over there. Are we all forgeting this fella bet colin MCcRea a the X Games a few years ago !!! I know Colin crashed out but Block was on his hole right from the count down. He is a showman, but once the team monster management have got through to him that smooth is quick, it will all come together. I'd say that by the end of 2011, Atkinson will have racked up as many DNF's !!


  • #10
    2 Espressi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,043 ✭✭✭2 Espressi


    What has Block's Rally America track record been like? Anything that brings more coverage and $$$ to rallying has be a good thing, I'm surprised that Pastrana has had another run with this as well.


  • #11
    hge19
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭hge19


    X1R wrote: »
    Jeasus lads give the man a chance.
    He is one talented pilot, he has been rallying in the states for a few years now, granted they have mostly gravel stages over there. Are we all forgeting this fella bet colin MCcRea a the X Games a few years ago !!! I know Colin crashed out but Block was on his hole right from the count down. He is a showman, but once the team monster management have got through to him that smooth is quick, it will all come together. I'd say that by the end of 2011, Atkinson will have racked up as many DNF's !!

    In fairness, Block bet McRae over a tight superspecial...not the real thing at all! I'd imaging Atko will be on the pace after 2 or so rallies clocking up points with Kenny from the Block battling with the likes of Henning or Wilson..


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  • #12
    Bobby04
    Registered Users Posts: 385 ✭✭Bobby04


    X1R wrote: »
    Jeasus lads give the man a chance.
    He is one talented pilot, he has been rallying in the states for a few years now, granted they have mostly gravel stages over there. Are we all forgeting this fella bet colin MCcRea a the X Games a few years ago !!! I know Colin crashed out but Block was on his hole right from the count down. He is a showman, but once the team monster management have got through to him that smooth is quick, it will all come together. I'd say that by the end of 2011, Atkinson will have racked up as many DNF's !!

    I'd put money on it that Block wouldn't have been in the same timezone as McRae on a real stage like in Finland for example. X Games is on a piddly super special style stage.
    But I also sincerely hope he can get up to speed as it can only help the WRC if he does.


  • #13
    h3000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,467 ✭✭✭h3000


    I really don't think McRae was trying all that hard at the X-Games. If you look at some of the videos he has way too much oversteer going on for fast times, he was really just there showboating.
    Block does have a bit of talent but I think he will find it very difficult to be in the top eight of a WRC enent.
    2 Espressi wrote: »
    What has Block's Rally America track record been like? Anything that brings more coverage and $$$ to rallying has be a good thing, I'm surprised that Pastrana has had another run with this as well.

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  • #14
    X1R
    Registered Users Posts: 157 ✭✭X1R


    hge19 wrote: »
    In fairness, Block bet McRae over a tight superspecial...not the real thing at all! ..

    I have been rallying for a while now, and to make up time on tight super special, or short run events is harder then on long sections. Granted there is more oppertunities to fu*k it up and lose concentration on long stages, but when you go to events like, Kilkelly (mayo Autocross) and see 100's & 1000's of seconds between MKII escorts, astras, civics and rwd starlets fighting for the top 10 places, short sprints are hard won.
    I am hoping that this doesn't appear in about 5 months time, where team monster are bankrupt as a result of panell beating costs......:p.


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