Kimi Raikkonen vs Ken Block

anachronix · 4th June 2010, 14:07

Kimi Raikkonen and Ken Block go head-to-head in rally showdown

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Kimi Raikkonen and Ken Block may be rookies in the world of the WRC, but they certainly brought their reputations as two of the best race car drivers in the world when they made the jump to the World Rally Championship.

Block, a former Rally America Rookie of the Year and Raikkonen, a former Formula One champion, took part in a Super Special Stage during the kick-off event leading up to the 2010 WRC Rally Portugal. As part of the event, both Block and Raikkonen competed against each other on-board Block’s Ford Fiesta and Raikkonen’s Citroen C4.

While it was nothing more than an exhibition for the fans, the race had some ramifications for both Block and Raikkonen after the two agreed to a 100 euro bet. Needless to say, that was all it took for both drivers to push their rally chariots to the limit and, after a race that featured a steady diet of lead changes, it all came down to an exciting photo finish with both drivers posting the same exact time of 2:11.00!

Source:
Kimi Raikkonen and Ken Block go head-to-head in rally showdown - Top Speed

scuderiamania · 4th June 2010, 14:14

Both are complete lunatics. and the exact same timings show how determined both are. Its a pity I dont watch wrc anymore because of the rubbish presentation thats being shown this year. Last years presentation was much better. This year, the commentator is rubbish and they keep showing the in-car-view for just tooo long!

issigonis · 4th June 2010, 14:16

Scuderiamania,

Which channel carries the WRC telecast? Is it live?
Let me know.

Regards

toiingg · 4th June 2010, 15:34

YouTube - Ken Block vs Kimi Raikkonen Rally Portugal- TIE!

Video here.

nitrous · 4th June 2010, 15:55

Arun, Didn't know you're such a big fan of Kimi until now.
Anyways, I'm sorry to say. But, inspite of his excellent road position, he was 37 seconds adrift of the stage winner in the very first stage. In a rally usually, there are about 6-8 stages per day and around 20 stages in the 3 days of the rally. So, he's aiming to just get the Citroen C4 to the end in one piece.

As far as Mr. Block is concerned, he crashed out on stage 2.

anachronix · 4th June 2010, 16:42

^^ Not a bad start for an amateur in WRC for sure

He is 10th on the championship standings as well. I am definitely happy

Shan2nu · 5th June 2010, 11:26

Ken Block sharpening his driving skills.

YouTube - Ken Block airfield rallying - Top Gear - BBC

Shan2nu

4th June 2010, 14:07	#1
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	Kimi Raikkonen vs Ken Block Kimi Raikkonen and Ken Block go head-to-head in rally showdown Kimi Raikkonen and Ken Block may be rookies in the world of the WRC, but they certainly brought their reputations as two of the best race car drivers in the world when they made the jump to the World Rally Championship. Block, a former Rally America Rookie of the Year and Raikkonen, a former Formula One champion, took part in a Super Special Stage during the kick-off event leading up to the 2010 WRC Rally Portugal. As part of the event, both Block and Raikkonen competed against each other on-board Block’s Ford Fiesta and Raikkonen’s Citroen C4. While it was nothing more than an exhibition for the fans, the race had some ramifications for both Block and Raikkonen after the two agreed to a 100 euro bet. Needless to say, that was all it took for both drivers to push their rally chariots to the limit and, after a race that featured a steady diet of lead changes, it all came down to an exciting photo finish with both drivers posting the same exact time of 2:11.00! Source: Kimi Raikkonen and Ken Block go head-to-head in rally showdown - Top Speed
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4th June 2010, 14:14	#2
scuderiamania BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 363 Thanked: 172 Times	Both are complete lunatics. and the exact same timings show how determined both are. Its a pity I dont watch wrc anymore because of the rubbish presentation thats being shown this year. Last years presentation was much better. This year, the commentator is rubbish and they keep showing the in-car-view for just tooo long!
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4th June 2010, 14:16	#3
issigonis BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bombay Posts: 956 Thanked: 95 Times	Scuderiamania, Which channel carries the WRC telecast? Is it live? Let me know. Regards
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4th June 2010, 15:55	#5
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Arun, Didn't know you're such a big fan of Kimi until now. Anyways, I'm sorry to say. But, inspite of his excellent road position, he was 37 seconds adrift of the stage winner in the very first stage. In a rally usually, there are about 6-8 stages per day and around 20 stages in the 3 days of the rally. So, he's aiming to just get the Citroen C4 to the end in one piece. As far as Mr. Block is concerned, he crashed out on stage 2.
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4th June 2010, 16:42	#6
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	^^ Not a bad start for an amateur in WRC for sure He is 10th on the championship standings as well. I am definitely happy
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