phipck Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 i havent seen much good driving coming from Mr Block dispite a huge American fan base suggesting he is the next Mcrea..... http://www.streetfire.net/video/ken-block-...p;utm_term=img2 i cant say i believe he is particularly competant at WRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 I think rally cars often crash whomever is driving them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Have to agree....... If they don't crash every now and then, then their not trying hard enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 He's not as good as I thought he would be, but then those gymkhana videos are short courses he can practise over and over. As someone who is a rally driver, compared against Kimi Raikkonen with barely any rally experience, I thought he would have done better. Especially this year, where he seems to be doing worse. Fair play to him, for someone who doesn't really have the skills he's done well for himself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Have to agree....... If they don't crash every now and then, then their not trying hard enough. Marcus Gronholm took me round a special Acropolis rally stage through woods in Greece in 2007. I wasn't allowed to take my videocam in the car, but this footage in his car from the same year in Finland gives you an idea of the sense of speed. I don't think it takes much of a mistake to crash, and coming off at anywhere near top speeds didn't bear thinking about). Please wait a few moments for Video to Load! Found some actual footage taken in the car at the Acropolis Rally that year which makes it obvious why they wouldn't let me take my hand held Please wait a few moments for Video to Load! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 He's not as good as I thought he would be, but then those gymkhana videos are short courses he can practise over and over. As someone who is a rally driver, compared against Kimi Raikkonen with barely any rally experience, I thought he would have done better. Especially this year, where he seems to be doing worse. Fair play to him, for someone who doesn't really have the skills he's done well for himself Robert Kubica didnt do so well rallying and no one would suggest he isnt a great driver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 He's not as good as I thought he would be, but then those gymkhana videos are short courses he can practise over and over. As someone who is a rally driver, compared against Kimi Raikkonen with barely any rally experience, I thought he would have done better. Especially this year, where he seems to be doing worse. Fair play to him, for someone who doesn't really have the skills he's done well for himself Robert Kubica didnt do so well rallying and no one would suggest he isnt a great driver Robert Kubica isn't a rally driver, and I think he was actually setting decent stage times until his unfortunate accident. Ken Block is an actual rally driver, has been for several years, and hasn't shown any real pace, nor has he kept the car on the road. Just my opinion, seems like a decent guy, just don't rate his driving skills now as much as I did before he entered the WRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Ken Block doing Gymkhana is the result of many hours of practice on the same course and conditions. His impressive performance from the gymkanas is no real indication of his ability to drive a rally stage. He's not currently in the same league as the likes of Hirvonen, and Loeb, 14th place in Sweden (16 minutes behind Hirvonen), placed 12th in Mexico despite crashing out (over a minute behind Loeb). He withdrew from the Portugese because of the crash during testing prior to the rally. It's not that he's not had the experience as his first WRC Rally was New Zealand 2007 (P-WRC), and his target to be competitive is by this year & 2012. Seems to have more write-offs than finishes if his 2010 performance is anything to go by. I just wonder if it wasn't for his gymkhana virals whether he would have been sponsored for the WRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 He doesnt need sponsorship he is minted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorps Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 I cant believe K.B's driving ability is up for disscussion just because he crashes he's deemed not to be very good, most rally drivers rely on info given by the co driver and he cant spot every hazard on a course and if the co driver is giving instruction either early or late he's bound to make mistakes. I'm sure he will come good at some time.....hopefuly soon Could a WRC driver do what K.B does in the Gymkhana...personally i dont think so. To compare him with others is unfair, if he could ride GP bikes would you expect him to put the same lap times as C.Stoner or Rossi (go.d) ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 I cant believe K.B's driving ability is up for disscussion just because he crashes he's deemed not to be very good, most rally drivers rely on info given by the co driver and he cant spot every hazard on a course and if the co driver is giving instruction either early or late he's bound to make mistakes. I'm sure he will come good at some time.....hopefuly soon It's not about the crashes, he doesn't show particular pace - yep without the Monster backing there's no way he'd have a WRC drive. Could a WRC driver do what K.B does in the Gymkhana...personally i dont think so. Easily, Loeb and co have far superior car control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorps Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Show me the videos where they've done what he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Show me the videos where they've done what he does. Lol fair point I'm sure they could do it with half the practise though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIH Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 phipck's right. Block's always bendin' motors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorps Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 When you dont pay for them would you give a **** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Sebastian Loeb you say . Great driver but even the greats crash out from time to time http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20ADXN9Y9wg...feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoMSDrcSe0k...mp;feature=fvwp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorps Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 The best drivers/riders in all motor sports crash at some stage, if they dont then they're not pushing hard enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 The best drivers/riders in all motor sports crash at some stage, if they dont then they're not pushing hard enough. Absolutely, it's not the crashing I care about, it's the lack of speed........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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