Michelin Race of Champions roster

Bonzo · 11-24-2002, 07:37 PM

2002 Michelin Race of Champions Nations Cup Teams:
Here's the line up. Now just to find out when or if we will see it on tv.

USA: Colin Edwards, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson

UK: James Haydon, Dario Franchitti, Robbie Head

France: Mickael Maschio, Sebastien Bourdais, Sebastien Loeb

Spain: Carlos Checa, Fernando Alonso, Jesus Puras

Finland: Kari Tiainen, JJ Lehto, Marcus Gronholm

Germany: Pit Beirer, Nick Heidfeld, Walter Rohrl

Brazil: Alex Barros, Helio Castroneves, Cristiano da Matta

Italy: Marco Melandri, Fabrizio Giovanardi, Renato Travaglia

Sweden: Tony Rickardsson, Kenny Brack, Thomas Radstrom

btw last minute change on USA's squad. Pastrana out, Edwards in.

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Arnie · 11-25-2002, 02:44 AM

that is a great lineup! Walter Rohrl! I would love to see him in action. Germany has good chances this year.

10th Warrior · 11-25-2002, 10:29 AM

my money is on Finland.

bohica · 11-25-2002, 11:38 AM

Oh yeah, thats this weekend

Bonzo · 11-25-2002, 01:12 PM

yea I saw Rohrl. Old timer gonna do good.

I want J. Gordon to do good. Mainly cuz the nascar drivers always get the bum rap, when they are good drivers. Anyways he spent considerable time sideways on dirt in a mych more powerfull car in his younger days.

btw, I don't want this thread to trun into a nascar bash thread

I have yet to find any TV programming.

Speed does not show anything past Dec 1.

Arnie · 11-25-2002, 01:29 PM

Yeah, Gordon earned a lot of respect from folks last year, and he did pretty well, actually.

Bonzo · 11-25-2002, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Arnie
Yeah, Gordon earned a lot of respect from folks last year, and he did pretty well, actually.

He raced last year? I did not know that.

WRXMaster · 11-25-2002, 10:28 PM

It was robbie gordon that did well last year. Wrong gordon

zoomfactor · 11-25-2002, 10:52 PM

Do you remember a few years back when few in the US knew Rohrl and he and those Audis smoked the IMSA races. I'd like Gordan to do well, but you've got to watch the old rally guys.

Bill Westhead · 11-29-2002, 01:57 PM

I'm not sure what the source of this story is, but it was posted by a reliable person here
http://www.specialstage.com/forum/cg...conf=DCConfID3

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World Rally Champion Marcus Gronholm was left red-faced after rolling his Peugeot 206 WRC on a demo run for this weekend's Gran Canaria Race of Champions - and NASCAR Winston Cup hero Jeff Gordon was given the perfect view of the quadruple flip!
The four-times NACSCAR champ was sitting in the co-driver's place when Gronholm lost control during the run which was filmed for US TV.

The Finn got as far as the second corner, a right-left kink, when he rolled on to a bank. The Peugeot then somersaulted three more times before coming to a rest.

Both Gronholm and Gordon emerged unscathed to huge cheers from the crowd. Gordon took it in good part, grinning as he walked back to the paddock, where he proceeded to retell his story to fellow NASCAR ace Jimmie Johnson. Meanwhile, Gronholm just looked embarrassed...

"I was just going too fast, I guess," said the rally champ. "I hit the bank and it just rolled. Jeff was just laughing. I guess I will just have to go on from here and win it now."

The car was badly damaged in the shunt, leaving Peugeot down to just two 206s for the weekend
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Cheers,

Bill

johnfelstead · 11-29-2002, 02:15 PM

His pace notes were screwed, i blame the co-driver!!!!!

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Bill Westhead · 11-29-2002, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by johnfelstead
His pace notes were screwed, i blame the co-driver!!!!!

Left 100 Left 100 Left 100 Left 100 Left 100 Left 100 Left 100 Left 100

You're quick!

Bill

Bonzo · 11-29-2002, 09:16 PM

here is a main page for the race. just found it I will do some more loking for tv and live updates

http://www.imp.mc/rocwebsite/index.htm

maybe Marcus felt the need to push(show off) a little too hard with his company

Bonzo · 12-01-2002, 10:10 AM

Although I don't completely undrstand the competition format USA took first in the Nations Cup and Murcus G. won the Race of Champions.

Colin E. was fastest of all the moto group. Grodon was fourth fastest in the circuit group but they had Jimmi J. in with the rallie group. Why?

Now just to track down the TV corverage.

dwx · 12-01-2002, 01:04 PM

http://www.imp.mc/rocwebsite/_race/r...htm#nationscup is the URL to the actual results.

It didn't look like any of the US guys ended up competing in the individual event. In the event, does everyone end up racing in the same cars or what? I never really understood that part of it. It's a rallycross course with some asphalt and other parts gravel, it doesn't surprise me that the rally guys win. Jimmie Johnson was close to beating Loeb in the semis.

11-24-2002, 07:37 PM	#1
Bonzo Scooby Specialist Member#: 2307 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: West of Rd Am	Michelin Race of Champions roster 2002 Michelin Race of Champions Nations Cup Teams: Here's the line up. Now just to find out when or if we will see it on tv. USA: Colin Edwards, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson UK: James Haydon, Dario Franchitti, Robbie Head France: Mickael Maschio, Sebastien Bourdais, Sebastien Loeb Spain: Carlos Checa, Fernando Alonso, Jesus Puras Finland: Kari Tiainen, JJ Lehto, Marcus Gronholm Germany: Pit Beirer, Nick Heidfeld, Walter Rohrl Brazil: Alex Barros, Helio Castroneves, Cristiano da Matta Italy: Marco Melandri, Fabrizio Giovanardi, Renato Travaglia Sweden: Tony Rickardsson, Kenny Brack, Thomas Radstrom btw last minute change on USA's squad. Pastrana out, Edwards in. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

11-29-2002, 01:57 PM	#10
Bill Westhead Scooby Newbie Member#: 1095 Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Vehicle: 1998 BD Legacy GT BGP	Marcus Gronholm Fun Run Ends in Roll I'm not sure what the source of this story is, but it was posted by a reliable person here http://www.specialstage.com/forum/cg...conf=DCConfID3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ World Rally Champion Marcus Gronholm was left red-faced after rolling his Peugeot 206 WRC on a demo run for this weekend's Gran Canaria Race of Champions - and NASCAR Winston Cup hero Jeff Gordon was given the perfect view of the quadruple flip! The four-times NACSCAR champ was sitting in the co-driver's place when Gronholm lost control during the run which was filmed for US TV. The Finn got as far as the second corner, a right-left kink, when he rolled on to a bank. The Peugeot then somersaulted three more times before coming to a rest. Both Gronholm and Gordon emerged unscathed to huge cheers from the crowd. Gordon took it in good part, grinning as he walked back to the paddock, where he proceeded to retell his story to fellow NASCAR ace Jimmie Johnson. Meanwhile, Gronholm just looked embarrassed... "I was just going too fast, I guess," said the rally champ. "I hit the bank and it just rolled. Jeff was just laughing. I guess I will just have to go on from here and win it now." The car was badly damaged in the shunt, leaving Peugeot down to just two 206s for the weekend ---------------------------------------------------- Cheers, Bill

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11-25-2002, 02:44 AM	#2
Arnie Scooby Guru Member#: 1725 Join Date: Jun 2000 Chapter/Region: International Location: Germany Vehicle: 99 Subaru Impreza GF silver	that is a great lineup! Walter Rohrl! I would love to see him in action. Germany has good chances this year.

11-25-2002, 10:29 AM	#3
10th Warrior Scooby Specialist Member#: 2230 Join Date: Aug 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Toronto these days Vehicle: 2000 2.5RS Silverthorn, PGT #671	my money is on Finland.

11-25-2002, 11:38 AM	#4
bohica Scooby Newbie Member#: 8590 Join Date: Jul 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: seattle Vehicle: oh 5 sti & a	Oh yeah, thats this weekend

11-25-2002, 01:12 PM	#5
Bonzo Scooby Specialist Member#: 2307 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: West of Rd Am	yea I saw Rohrl. Old timer gonna do good. I want J. Gordon to do good. Mainly cuz the nascar drivers always get the bum rap, when they are good drivers. Anyways he spent considerable time sideways on dirt in a mych more powerfull car in his younger days. btw, I don't want this thread to trun into a nascar bash thread I have yet to find any TV programming. Speed does not show anything past Dec 1.

11-25-2002, 01:29 PM	#6
Arnie Scooby Guru Member#: 1725 Join Date: Jun 2000 Chapter/Region: International Location: Germany Vehicle: 99 Subaru Impreza GF silver	Yeah, Gordon earned a lot of respect from folks last year, and he did pretty well, actually.

11-25-2002, 10:28 PM	#8
WRXMaster Scooby Specialist Member#: 19131 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Las Vegas Vehicle: 03/0 wrx/2.5rs Black/blue	It was robbie gordon that did well last year. Wrong gordon

11-25-2002, 10:52 PM	#9
zoomfactor Scooby Specialist Member#: 30440 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: slave to self-employment Vehicle: 03 WRX WR Blue	Do you remember a few years back when few in the US knew Rohrl and he and those Audis smoked the IMSA races. I'd like Gordan to do well, but you've got to watch the old rally guys.

11-29-2002, 02:15 PM	#11
johnfelstead Scooby Specialist Member#: 856 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: International Location: Hampshire, England, UK Vehicle: 2005 JDM STi Black	His pace notes were screwed, i blame the co-driver!!!!! Left 100 Left 100 Left 100 Left 100 Left 100 Left 100 Left 100 Left 100

11-29-2002, 09:16 PM	#13
Bonzo Scooby Specialist Member#: 2307 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: West of Rd Am	here is a main page for the race. just found it I will do some more loking for tv and live updates http://www.imp.mc/rocwebsite/index.htm maybe Marcus felt the need to push(show off) a little too hard with his company

12-01-2002, 10:10 AM	#14
Bonzo Scooby Specialist Member#: 2307 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: West of Rd Am	Although I don't completely undrstand the competition format USA took first in the Nations Cup and Murcus G. won the Race of Champions. Colin E. was fastest of all the moto group. Grodon was fourth fastest in the circuit group but they had Jimmi J. in with the rallie group. Why? Now just to track down the TV corverage.

12-01-2002, 01:04 PM	#15
dwx Scooby Guru Member#: 8343 Join Date: Jul 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Atlanta, GA Vehicle: 2005 2012 Jeep 2013 DGM BRZ	http://www.imp.mc/rocwebsite/_race/r...htm#nationscup is the URL to the actual results. It didn't look like any of the US guys ended up competing in the individual event. In the event, does everyone end up racing in the same cars or what? I never really understood that part of it. It's a rallycross course with some asphalt and other parts gravel, it doesn't surprise me that the rally guys win. Jimmie Johnson was close to beating Loeb in the semis.