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Gronholm possibly joining Petter Solberg WRC next year

  • 04-11-2009 12:49pm
    #1
    h3000
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    rallybuzz.com wrote:
    Marcus Gronholm has said recently that he would like to compete on some WRC events next year, according to Motorsport News.

    Gronholm admitted he has been in talks with Petter Solberg about contesting the Swedish Rally in the Norwegian's self-run team and that he is also interested in tackling other world championship events in 2010.

    "I have spoken to Petter but it's mainly about contesting Sweden for the moment and we need to bring some money," said the Finn. "It will be interesting to do some more but we will have to see what happens after Sweden.

    "Sweden is my favourite rally when there is good snow and cold conditions and going back to the north will help for next year. If I do go back I would have to win the Sagen stage because that is the name of the resturant I own and it will be good marketing," he added.

    Petter Solberg commented: "He must come with a budget. It would be good fun to have him in the team but he wouldn't do the whole championship," said the Norwegian. "Marcus can still be quick because if you're good, you're good. But I haven't even thought about next year because without money I can forget everything and I only have half the budget right now."
    LINKY

    Lets hope they can get the budget together. Next year could be a great year in the WRC, hopefully it will inpact on Loeb dominance.

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  • #2
    projectmayhem
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    Yep, WRC is suffering with a lack of variety in terms of top cars and drivers, and Loeb's dominance is annoying - but also, his personality isn't lending itself to promoting the sport. Even in the reign of Schumi in F1, he at least gave the sport an icon to draw in the audience.


  • #3
    h3000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,467 ✭✭✭h3000


    projectmayhem wrote: »
    his personality isn't lending itself to promoting the sport.

    Your right, I really can't stand him. He comes across as an awful tit.

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


    im tinking the gronhlom deal may only be for sweden
    and is it confirmed what car petter will drive next year


  • #5
    h3000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,467 ✭✭✭h3000


    hi_sir wrote: »
    im tinking the gronhlom deal may only be for sweden
    and is it confirmed what car petter will drive next year

    No it's all maybes so far, I get the impression there could be more rallies with Petters team but not the whole championship. I just have my fingers crossed that we will see Petter there next year and maybe Marcus for a couple of rallies too.

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  • #6
    LoanShark
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    It would be some team, Gronholm and Solberg..Would definately make it a very interesting championship..


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  • #7
    hi_sir
    Closed Accounts Posts: 234 ✭✭hi_sir


    this may not be happening gronhlom is to do sweeden with the Team Therminator rally team alongside fellow finish driver Matthias Therman in two focus's

    full story here http://www.rallybuzz.com/marcus-gronholm-rally-sweden-2010/

    and the whole solberg tjing has gone quiet the only news lately is that petter has signed a new deal with TOOL's for 2010


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