davidhodgkinson Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 Has anyone heard the latest Valentino Story? Dave Richards (Ex Subaru) has said that Rossi has mentioned he would like to goto Rally after his 2 wheels. Any comments? I'm not too sure if it would be high profile enough for Rossi, but it would pull a lot of crowds to rally's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 Well, as we speak he's lying 24th overall in a Subaru in the New Zealand WRC round. And he took part in the Network Q Rally GB a couple of years ago. His dad was a rally driver and he has a great love for the sport - I think the raw adrenalin of rallying appeals to him when compared with the rather safe and sanitised environment of a race track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidhodgkinson Posted November 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 Safe - on a bike? Not sure about that. i remember him competing in the Network Q, did'nt finish - if i remember. Let's hope he does better this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdiesel Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 He had a very sucessful test in a Mercedes DTM car the other week. He will be on 4 wheels in the next few years. He has avoided any major injury, so far in his career, and I think this is playing more and more on his mind. I am glad he is sticking to bikes for now though. Watching him trying to beat Pedrosa next year on the 800s will be fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukeboy749r Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I am glad he is sticking to bikes for now though. Watching him trying to beat Pedrosa next year on the 800s will be fantastic. [/ QUOTE ] Oh yeah!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Up to 11th overall in the Rally NZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukeboy749r Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 That would put the cat amongst the pigeons if he came - what top 10, top 5...?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Depends on who's still in it I guess. With the WRC already decided it's probably fair to say some of the front runners aren't pushing 100%. Having said that, he's only around 15 minutes down on them in over 3 hours of stages so he's doing pretty well. Nice to see him doing it in a Subaru too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cris Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 I seem to remember him winning the Michelin Race of Cahmions a couple of years ago (and perhaps since). He's said a couple of times that he thinks rallying is more fun the circuit driving (i.e. F1). Would be nice to see him in something like the role that Loeb or McRae has now, rallying with trips to Le Mans and the like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32Ash Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Looks like Rossi took a few big scalps on the Rally NZ. Results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyMcC Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Top result! But I bet he aint happy wi'it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukeboy749r Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Not bad.. owuld have been nice to see him in the Top 10 though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor46 Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 He's probably just cock-a-hoop (to quote Larry Grayson) with having taken part. 11th ain't to bad (better place than his last Motogp race, I recall). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xspencex Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 He's been announced as an entrant to Rally GB... should make it past the 3rd stage this time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_ Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Anyone know what he is doing in GP next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidhodgkinson Posted November 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Anyone know what he is doing in GP next year? [/ QUOTE ] Still with yamaha & with edwards as a team mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyMcC Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 We'll he dont seem to be having much fun in MotoGP does he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukeboy749r Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 [ QUOTE ] We'll he dont seem to be having much fun in MotoGP does he? [/ QUOTE ] I think he'll be back on top next year, although Suzuki's recent tests have put them fastest on the grid at the mo! Honda 'down' on power. Stoner on a Ducati (not, personally my fav choice of rider - Mr Bin It!) And Pedrosa will have a point to prove, as will Ilmour - so here's tot eh 800s and a wickedly close season - ummm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32Ash Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 [ QUOTE ] We'll he dont seem to be having much fun in MotoGP does he? [/ QUOTE ] I've watched that video clip before, but I nearly wet myself laughing when that cheesy music starts up. I'm faster than most of them anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukeboy749r Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 He won in an Italian rally event on Sunday (MCN report). He says rallying is where he wants to go after bikes. That'll be the end of next season then me thinks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyMcC Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I'm faster than most of them anyway. [/ QUOTE ] Yeah, we knew that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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