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10-10-2005, 11:21 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Perth, Western Australia
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Ford have signed Marcus Gronholm for the next two years!
The fastest driver (and yes I believe he's still quicker than both Loeb and Solberg - it's the Pug that has let him down) in what should be the best car in the WRC.....Finally, the Blue oval with a real shot at the title! Bring it on Subaru  ing_sm
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10-10-2005, 11:53 PM
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WRC1AB
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Perth
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Good Stuff!
All thay need to do is get Colin McRea back in the WRC with Ford. Then they will be truly unbeatable. I think this year ford have had the weekest lineup in years.
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11-10-2005, 01:22 AM
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Blinded
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: London - UK
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Ah cool. Good signing! Go Marcus!!!
Although, I disagree, I think Loeb really is in a class above. But hard to tell if it's the car or him I guess, but he's sooooo smooth 
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11-10-2005, 01:50 AM
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Zetec Screamer....
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Coogee, WA
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For any of youz that have watched rally Japan, the in car footage of Loeb he was doing it tough, constantly correcting himself, and the times and places showed, until the unfortunate events of both subarus, where he ended picking up second. Regardless, the signup of Gronholm with Ford should be good. Hes a very aggressive driver and will make great use of the Foci's available torque going in and out of corners. Its amazing with the virtual spectator, showing all the cars starting off at the same time, the Foci easily gets a few car lengths ahead, then come the first couple of corners, and the other cars fly by. It should be good to see how much a driver's skill will affect how the Foci goes next season. Tom
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11-10-2005, 07:15 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: NSW
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Ford's current WRC campaign has been badly let down by drivers in my opinion.
Good to get a top line driver in the team, hopefully with all his experience he can help Ford develop the LS Focus World Rally Car. Tim |
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11-10-2005, 08:03 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Great signing for Ford, now if they cant win the WRC with the two top manufacturer's gone they really are beyond help.
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11-10-2005, 09:35 AM
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No doubt that Loeb is the total package and the best all round driver in the WRC. However for straight out pace when the push is really on (and his car isn't letting him down), Gronnie is still the quickest.
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11-10-2005, 06:00 PM
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Zoom Zoom
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne, VIC
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Wooooooooooot go Marcus!!! Something about the name Marcus/Marcos I think that equals championships... let's hope it's true!!!
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11-10-2005, 06:12 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: London - UK
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Just great to see a top driver in a Ford FINALLY. Really is great to see
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Ford signs Gronholm!!!
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