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Pictures from the serviceparkThu, Nov 30th, 2006

 

Shakedown Wales 2006
A lot of mud after the 1st run
Shakedown Wales 2006
Getting the last mud out
 Shakedown Wales 2006
Subaru Impreza
 Shakedown Wales 2006
Petter and Paul Howarth
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Shakedown - WalesThu, Nov 30th, 2006

Petter and Toshi after the shakedown Wales 2006

After three runs of shakedown this morning, Petter set the fastest time together with Mikko Hirvonen, with 2.22,6. Henning has also done three runs, with the best time on the third; 2.24,4.

A few changes has been done on the Subaru; small adjustments on bumpers and springs, and the pedals have been moved forward in order for Petter to have the best foot-position when he dances through the stages with the car. And they do dance! Imagine for a second that you are Petter and place your feet on the pedals and your hands on the steering. Now you are ready to dance! Move your feet and hands as if you were really driving, do you get the rhythm? Can you feel how important it is that your feet are comfortable with the angle of the pedal? It is all about rhythm, and to find the correct rhythm every move you do is important. Dance away!

It is quite cold at the servicepark today, windy, but no rain. But the rain is due tomorrow, pairing up with a gail, so get your raincoat and wool-underwear if you are heading out on the stages tomorrow.

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Petter is ready for shakedownThu, Nov 30th, 2006

PS photo by swrt

After two days with recce in Wales, Petter Solberg went to bed tonight, smiling. He said the stages were extremely muddy because of all the rain, and he are really looking forward to start on Friday. Tomorrow at 0800 hrs is everything set for Petter to start shakedown, and the final adjustments. Shakedown is run on a 3,9km closed road in Penllergaer Forest, just a few minutes from the servicepark at Felindre outstide Swansea. The drivers can run the shakedown stage as many times as they wish, just as long as they are finished before 1200. The conditions of the shakedown stage should reflect what can be expected out on the stages during the weekend, and it is the team’s final chance to make sure everything on the car works correctly in rallyspeed. Most drivers go through once and then head back to the servicepark for adjustments, and then they make their second run through. We hear a lot about setting the fastest time on shakedown, but the time does not count.

After finishing the shakedown, Petter does a lot of interviews tomorrow, before he heads up to Cardiff in the afternoon. And there is a lot going on in Cardiff tomorrow, you can even find a little piece of Norway! At 1700 Rally Norway hosts a presentation of the event in Norway in 2007, with Norwegian drivers present. At 1830 there is an autograph session with all the drivers in Cardiff Rally Village, and the ceremonial start is held at 1930. All times are local times. Outside Millenium Stadium the organizers has build a giant Rally Village, and already Wednesday afternoon there were lots of people there. Millenium Stadium is a spectacular building hosting Rugbyfinals, Speedway competitions and Rally. 25.000 spectators will be there on Saturday night watching the special stage inside the stadium.

This year is the 62nd running of the Rally, and the rally is one of Britain’s biggest sporting event. For 2006 they have 118 entries, with Norwegian Andreas Mikkelsen being the youngest to start.

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Hello from WalesMon, Nov 27th, 2006

Hello from Wales!

Testing yesterday, relaxing today. This was my day ”off” before the Rally, and I’ve used it well. I have been exercising, eating, relaxing – and I went to the movies. It’s not often I get the chance, but today I have been watching the new James Bond, Casino Royale. I liked it, but I still think Pierce Brosnan is the best 007. Don’t you?

It’s heavy rain in Swansea right now, and more rain is forecasted. And rain means muddy stages, and that would be perfect for us. We are starting recce tomorrow, and I’m really looking forward to get started.

Speak soon,

Petter S

 

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Wales Rally GB, 1. - 3. December 2006Mon, Nov 27th, 2006

PS Wales 2005 photo by swrt

Next weekend we head to the south of Wales, and the 2006 season’s grand finale. Wales is the homefield of codriver Phil Mills, and is one of the toughest events this year. The servicepark is situated near Swansea, while capitol of Wales, Cardiff, is hosting the seremonial start/finish and a superspecial at Millenium Stadium on Saturday night. In 2003 Petter and Phil won the championship with their victory in Wales, and they are listed with 4 wins on this rally. However, last years win doesn’t feel like a victory, after being proclaimed as winners after the tragic death of Michael Park.

This year the rally is moved back to december and the final event of the calendar, after being held in September for two years. The winter date will increase the chances of some really tough welsh weather; rain, fog, ice and even snow. Muddy stages will be a big challenge for the drivers.

Some of the stages are changed compared to last year. Leg 3 stages will be run the opposite way, and the route through Margham Park is changed, in respect of codriver Michael Parks memory.

The teams are already settled in Swansea, and they start recce tomorrow morning. The seremonial start will take place outside Millenium Stadium in Cardiff Thursday night, and the drivers continue with 6 stages on Friday, 7 stages on Saturday and 4 stages on Sunday. They will run 356km special stages and 850km with roadsection through out the weekend.

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Wales Rally GB, 1. - 3. December 2006Mon, Nov 27th, 2006

PS Wales 2005 photo by swrt

This weekend we are headed to the south of Wales, and the 2006 season’s grand finale. Wales is the homefield of codriver Phil Mills, and is one of the toughest events this year. The servicepark is situated near Swansea, while capitol of Wales, Cardiff, is hosting the seremonial start/finish and a superspecial at Millenium Stadium on Saturday night. In 2003 Petter and Phil won the championship with their victory in Wales, and they are listed with 4 wins on this rally. However, last years win doesn’t feel like a victory, after being proclaimed as winners after the tragic death of Michael Park.

This year the rally is moved back to december and the final event of the calendar, after being held in September for two years. The winter date will increase the chances of some really tough welsh weather; rain, fog, ice and even snow. Muddy stages will be a big challenge for the drivers.

Some of the stages are changed compared to last year. Leg 3 stages will be run the opposite way, and the route through Margham Park is changed, in respect of codriver Michael Parks memory.

The teams are already settled in Swansea, and they start recce tomorrow morning. The seremonial start will take place outside Millenium Stadium in Cardiff Thursday night, and the drivers continue with 6 stages on Friday, 7 stages on Saturday and 4 stages on Sunday. They will run 356km special stages and 850km with roadsection through out the weekend.

Leg 1 - 1. desember 2006

0917  SS1  Port Talbot 1 
1002  SS2  Resolfen 1 
1054  SS3  Rheola 1 
1333  SS4  Port Talbot 2 
1415  SS5  Resolfen 2 
1510  SS6  Rheola 2 

Leg 2 - 2. desember 2006

0850  SS7  Crychan 1 
0924  SS8  Epynt 1 
1001  SS9  Halfway 1 
1337  SS10  Crychan 2 
1411  SS11  Epynt 2 
1448  SS12  Halfway 2 
1706  SS13  Cardiff 

Leg 3 - 3. desember 2006

0747  SS14  Brechfa 1 
0844  SS15  Trawscoed 1 
1146  SS16  Brechfa 2 
1243  SS17  Trawscoed 2 

 

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http://www.walesrallygb.com/

 

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Birthday-lunchSat, Nov 25th, 2006

Ready for Wales 

Just a few days home before I’m off again. My mother (Tove) has spent some days with us now, and yesterday we were out celebrating her birthday at “Cafe de Paris”. A very high class restaurant, but I actually had hamburger with mashed potatoes. Joining us for lunch were my two pilots David and John Ã…ke.

I’m in Wales now, testing out for next years car, and for the rally next week.

By the way, you are more than welcome to leave me a message as a comment on Petters corner!

See you,

Petter S

 PS med pilotene David og John Ake Muttern og pilot David 
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Home in Monte CarloThu, Nov 23rd, 2006

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Today I have experienced the wonder of modern technology; A Videophone! With over 300 days away from home during the year, I will try to use this for my private calls. It is great to be able to see eachother on the screen while talking, and not only hearing their voices.

But, spending all my time rallying around the world, makes it hard for me to maintain contact with my personal sponsors and partners. So - today I invited them all for a videophone-meeting in Oslo. I was in my livingroom in Monte Carlo, drinking coffee, and my guests where invited for lunch in Oslo. We started a bit slowly, but after a few minutes it was like I was sitting beside them.

One of the things we were discussing was Rally Norway. I will not share all the details with you yet, but keep checking my new webiste, I will keep you all informed about the details.

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Men and cancerThu, Nov 23rd, 2006

This week the Norwegian Cancer Society launches their Men and Cancer-campaign, with focus on men over 40 years. Petter is supporting the campaign, and he encourage all of you guys out there to look for early symptons of cancer, and to take them seriously.

The campaign spokesperson is “Steinar”, he is a norwegian guy, and he is teaching you all what symptons to look for, and when you should see a doctor. Unfortunately it is all in Norwegian, but yet - you should click on the banner and check him out. He is checking himself for symptoms in a very humorous way. And I’m sure you will understand what he is checking for- even though you cannot understand what he says.

Click on the banner with “Steinar” on the frontpage or follow the link www.mennogkreft.no

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New websiteMon, Nov 20th, 2006

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Hi there - and welcome to my new website!

For a while now “my girls” in Norway, Tone and Noomi, and one of my sponsors - Momentum, has been working really hard making a new webiste.

I think the new site contains a lot of great stuff, but more “goodies” is on its way, so make sure to call back.

And I strongly hope that this site will be a place for all of you to take part in what is happening around the team, Phil and myself.

Best wishes

Petter

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Results Rally New Zealand 2006Mon, Nov 20th, 2006

New Zealand 2006, photo by SWRT

 1 Grønholm, Ford   
 2 Hirvonen, Ford  +56,0 
 3 Stohl, Peugeot  +2.39,3 
 4 Pons, Citroen  +2.56,1 
 5 Sordo, Citroen  +3.20,7 
 6 Petter, Subaru  +4.57,1 
 7 Perez Companc, Ford  +10.51,6 
 12 Henning, Peugeot  +21.17,9 

 

The final event of this season is GB Rally Wales, and starts friday 1. december 2006.

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Rally New Zealand, Leg 2Sat, Nov 18th, 2006

New Zealand 2006, photo by SWRT

Petter is still holding 6. position after leg 2 of Rally New Zealand have finished. He was hoping for improvement on his 32th birthday, but had to deal with a failed intercom on the first stage; he couldn’t hear Phils voice. A driveshaft broke on stage 3, and heavy rain and the muddy conditions made the tyrechoice extreme difficult. Brother Henning had a roll, but managed to continue driving. Teammate Chris had to retire from the rally after a puncture sent him off the stage. Valentino Rossi is on 13th place and Emma Gilmour is number 27.

There are six more stages to go on Leg 3 sunday.

Results after Leg 2, Rally New Zealand 2006:

1   Grønholm, Ford  
2  Hirvonen, Ford +50,3 
3  Stohl, Peugeot +2.06,2
4   Sordo, Citroen +2.23,1
5  Pons, Citroen +2.38,4
6  Petter, Subaru +3.25,1
14  Henning, Peugeot +18.15,2

 

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Rally New Zealand - Leg 1Fri, Nov 17th, 2006

New Zealand 2006, photo by SWRT

 

Leg 1 of Rally New Zealand is completed, with Petter holding 6. position. With heavy rain during the night, the stages were extremely muddy and wet, and making the tyrechoice difficult. Both Petter and Chris chose the wrong tyres, and were struggeling to find the grip. Grønholm is in the lead with teammate Hirvonen only 31,2 sec behind. Henning is no. 7, after having trouble (again..) with a water leak. Valentino Rossi is no. 23 - 10.55,1 behind Grønholm. The MotoGP-champion was very carefull on the slippery conditions, but did better the second going (maybe he got used to having a person riding with him…). The partner of Chris’ codriver Glenn, Emma Gilmour, is also attending this rally, and is no. 19 after Leg 1 is finished.

 

Results - Leg 1:

 1 Grønholm, Ford  
 2 Hrivonen, Ford +31,2 
 3 Sordo, Citroen  +1.16,2 
 4 Stohl, Peugeot  +1.18,4 
 5 Pons, Citroen  +1.42,5 
 6 Petter, Subuaru  +1.48,3 
 7 Henning, Peugeot +2.43,5
 9 Chris, Subaru +3.48,8

 

 

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Bali-holidayFri, Nov 17th, 2006

I want to show you some pictures from my holiday in Bali with Pernilla and Oliver. After Rally Australia I went straight to Bali for two wonderful weeks with sun, swimming, fishing and relaxing. Together with us were our good friends, The Gill family.

Flowergirl?!?
“Flowergirl?!?”

Sunset and the sea.
Sunset and the sea.

Any fish for me?!?
Any fish for me?!?

A big fish for Nils Petter....
A big fish for Nils Petter….
But nothing for me....
But nothing for me….
Can Oliver and I use this as a rallycar?!?
Can Oliver and I use this as a rallycar?!?

I’m ready for rally on New Zealand now. This year it is a lot of new stages with a lot of curves. It is going to be hard, due to all the loose gravel on the stages.

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Propecia Rally New Zealand 16. – 19. november 2007Wed, Nov 15th, 2006

New Zealand 2005, photo by SWRT.   The penultimate round of WRC 2006 has started. This year the event is moved from Auckland over to the westcoast and the city of Hamilton and Mystery Creek Events Centre. New Zealand consists of several islands. The three largest is North Island, with the capitol Wellington and Hamilton, and also there are South Island and Stewart Island. New Zealand is about the same size as United Kingdom, but with only 4 million people. It is spring time there now and temperatures are expected to be 15-20 degrees Celsius. The timedifference is GMT+13hrs. Since this years rally has been moved, 13 of 17 stages are new. The gravel roads contain several corners, and the drivers need to quickly find the rhythm, in order to keep the car float from corner to corner. Average speed is about 100km/ph. The entry list shows 48 starters, including motorcykling champion Valentino Rossi, who will compete in a Subaru Impreza. Sebastien Loeb will be in New Zealand, but only for the recce. He is still not fully recovered after his mountainbike-accident. 

On leg 1 Friday they will run 5 stages, 6 on Saturday and 6 on Sunday. 358 specialstages and 995km of roadsection, a total of 1354km over the weekend.   Itinerary (all times are local times):  

 Friday, 17. november 2006.  

SS1 0933 Pirongia West 1 20,38km SS2 1031 Te Koraha 43,88km Service  SS3 1450 Pirongia West 2 20,38km SS4 1548 Te Koraha 2 43,88km SS4 1548 Te Koraha 2 43,88km SS5 1800 Mystery Creek 1 3,14km Service Saturday, 18. November 2006 

SS4 1548 Te Koraha 2 43,88km SS6 0923 Port Waikato 18,18km SS7 1001 Klondyke 13,88km SS8 1034 Wairamarama 31,58km Service SS9 1518 Te Akau South 31,92km SS10 1601 Te Akau North 32,64km SS11 1815 Mystery Creek 2 3,14km 

Sunday, 19. November 2006 SS12 0738 Maungatawhiri 1 6,69km SS13 0806 Te Hutewai 1 11,23km SS14 0834 Whaanga Coast 1 29,82km Service SS15 1203 Maungatawhiri 2 6,69km 

SS16 1231 Te Hutewai 2 11,23km SS17 1259 Whaanga Coast 2 29,82km Links:  http://www.rallynz.org.nz/ http://www.wrc.com/  http://www.swrt.com/    

    

SS4 1548 Te Koraha 2 43,88km  

SS4 1548 Te Koraha 2 43,88km  

 SS4 1548 Te Koraha 2 43,88km   

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Rally Australia 2006Thu, Nov 9th, 2006

Phil og bilen Australia 2006

Results Rally Australia 2006.

  1. Hirvonen, Ford
  2. Petter, Subaru +37,1
  3. Stohl, Peugeot +3.58,6
  4. Pons, Citroen +4.45,4
  5. Grønholm, Ford +12.23,8
  6. Latvala, Subaru +17.09,2
  7. Baldacci, Mitsubishi +17.42,9
  8. Ligato, Mitsubishi +30.06,0

Drivers points:

  1. Loeb 112p
  2. Grønhom 91p
  3. Hirvonen 57p
  4. Sordo 43p
  5. Stohl 40p
  6. Petter 31p
  7. Henning 25p
  8. Pons 23p
  9. Gardemeister 20p
  10. Chris 17p

Next event is Rally New Zealand, 17. - 19. november 2006.

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Rally Australia 2006 - Leg 2Wed, Nov 8th, 2006

Under service Rally Australia 2006

Results Leg 2 – Rally Australia 2006.

  1. Hirvonen, Ford
  2. Petter, Subaru + 32,3
  3. Stohl, Peugeot + 2.36,9
  4. Pons, Citroen + 2.57,0
  5. Ligato, Mitsubishi + 11.25,3
  6. Latvala, Subaru +11.53,1
  7. Grønholm, Ford + 12.04,6
  8. Teiskonen, Subaru + 12.14,0

Today was not as dramatic as yesterday, but the fight between Hirvonen and Petter has been very exciting. Only seconds between them on todays stages. Hirvonen is in the lead, and Petter lies second, with six more stages to go tomorrow.

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