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maryc · Jul 17th, 2006, 02:00 AM

The Lawyers take over and the rest is history

dsakko · Jul 17th, 2006, 03:03 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by robbo mcs

It's not just mini. In 2004 Tony Sullen won Targa in a Suburu WRX that he leased for the event. He got absolutely zero support from Suburu. They said they had no interest in the event. Strangely enough, this year Suburu has entered a factory car, driven by pro rally driver Dean Herridge.

Subaru made it very clear when they pulled out of the ARC that starting this year they want to shake the dirt image and focus on tarmac only.

robbo mcs · Jul 17th, 2006, 10:16 AM

Hi,

I thought the coverage was very disappointing

There was way too much coverage of Brock, who wasn't really a serious threat. I guess the organisers and TV people think people want to watch Brock

As for the lambo catching fire, I would have thought that it would have been covered by his insurance policy, as it happened during a laison stage, which is when you drive the car between competitive stages on public roads, under public road regulations.

I have an insurance policy on my car. Racing and competitive stages are excluded, but driving on public roads is covered.

Cheers

Robbo

doona · Jul 17th, 2006, 11:26 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by robbo mcs

Hi,

As for the lambo catching fire, I would have thought that it would have been covered by his insurance policy, as it happened during a laison stage, which is when you drive the car between competitive stages on public roads, under public road regulations.

I have an insurance policy on my car. Racing and competitive stages are excluded, but driving on public roads is covered.

Cheers

Robbo

Pretty much what I said... transit between stages, you would be covered as the vehicles have to be road reg to get around..... I think you will find that you are right and and the comentator was incorrect.

-Dan

Tit · Jul 17th, 2006, 01:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dsakko

Subaru made it very clear when they pulled out of the ARC that starting this year they want to shake the dirt image and focus on tarmac only.

That's silly..it's what make subies..um....subies! shame...I personally like that image...

I would probably consider a wrx if it didn't scream "I think I'm a rally driver"...

Jul 17th, 2006, 03:03 AM	#202 (permalink)
dsakko MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Adelaide, S.A. Local Time: 04:12 PM Posts: 734 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by robbo mcs It's not just mini. In 2004 Tony Sullen won Targa in a Suburu WRX that he leased for the event. He got absolutely zero support from Suburu. They said they had no interest in the event. Strangely enough, this year Suburu has entered a factory car, driven by pro rally driver Dean Herridge. Subaru made it very clear when they pulled out of the ARC that starting this year they want to shake the dirt image and focus on tarmac only. Feb 02 R50

Jul 17th, 2006, 10:16 AM	#203 (permalink)
robbo mcs Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Local Time: 04:42 PM Posts: 2,620 Offline	Hi, I thought the coverage was very disappointing There was way too much coverage of Brock, who wasn't really a serious threat. I guess the organisers and TV people think people want to watch Brock As for the lambo catching fire, I would have thought that it would have been covered by his insurance policy, as it happened during a laison stage, which is when you drive the car between competitive stages on public roads, under public road regulations. I have an insurance policy on my car. Racing and competitive stages are excluded, but driving on public roads is covered. Cheers Robbo Mods: GO MADDIE and SPARKY!

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Jul 17th, 2006, 11:26 AM	#204 (permalink)
doona ......... Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 03:42 PM Posts: 2,802 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by robbo mcs Hi, As for the lambo catching fire, I would have thought that it would have been covered by his insurance policy, as it happened during a laison stage, which is when you drive the car between competitive stages on public roads, under public road regulations. I have an insurance policy on my car. Racing and competitive stages are excluded, but driving on public roads is covered. Cheers Robbo Pretty much what I said... transit between stages, you would be covered as the vehicles have to be road reg to get around..... I think you will find that you are right and and the comentator was incorrect. -Dan

Jul 17th, 2006, 01:22 PM	#205 (permalink)
Tit Still kickin' along Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 04:42 PM Posts: 3,087 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dsakko Subaru made it very clear when they pulled out of the ARC that starting this year they want to shake the dirt image and focus on tarmac only. That's silly..it's what make subies..um....subies! shame...I personally like that image... I would probably consider a wrx if it didn't scream "I think I'm a rally driver"...

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