rally deutschland

[Per Lindgren]

Well, now that the rally is over, the final standings are:

1: S. Loeb, Citroën
2: M. Grönholm, Peugeot
3: R. Burns, Peugeot

And more on the new Fabia WRC:
http://www.wrc.com/en-GB/Features/Features/001/2003_R_DE_Skodalaunch3.htm

Didier Auriol retired his Fabia at SS7 with engine failure, Toni
Gardemeister retired his Fabia at SS13 with rear suspension failure.

PerL
87 Cq

luke wrote:

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>well after 2 or 3 days im wishing i had put some money on it...
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>>i predict loeb 1., panizzi 2., 3. martin
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>citroen, peugot, ford
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>so close....
>its 1. loeb, 2. gronholm, 3. martin
>citroen, peugot, ford
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>disappointing outing for the new skodas...
>one had an engine die
>and the other had rear suspension failure.
>not a good sign from the first race...
>sounds like audi rallying all over again...
>(except they werent winning when they broke down)
>they were running about 11, 12 i think when they retired after day one...
>not bad... but not great either.
>hopefully they can use the rest of this season to iron out their wrinkles and
>be ready for next year...
>and some advice: dont ever make a bet with me in racing...
>i also predicted lemans bently 1,2 audi 3,4 :)
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>luke
>90tq
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