Ari coming to NZ
Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 10:09 pmI WONDER WHAT ESCORT HE WILL DRIVE ??
http://www.otagorally.net/home/index.ph ... &Itemid=47
http://www.otagorally.net/home/index.ph ... &Itemid=47
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Ari coming to NZ
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Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 10:09 pmRe: Ari coming to NZ
Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 9:00 pmWish I could be there to see that! He is an absolute legend in my books and the reason why I became an Escort Nutter
Re: Ari coming to NZ
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 6:55 pmLooks like i get a leave pass to head over again this year 
Just wondering if anyone from here was thinking af going over as well.
Along with Ari which will be awesome, i noticed that there is a Robert Van Gisbergan entered.
Just wondering if anyone from here was thinking af going over as well.Along with Ari which will be awesome, i noticed that there is a Robert Van Gisbergan entered.
Re: Ari coming to NZ
Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 12:18 pmI had the money but not the time when Hannu competed there back in the early 2000's. Now it's the other way round. 
Going to do my best to get there, though.
Going to do my best to get there, though.
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Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 11:07 pmRe: Ari coming to NZ
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:38 amFlights booked and paid for, woohoo! 
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Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:26 amRe: Ari coming to NZ
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 2:24 pmGood to hear there is a couple of members going over. A chance to put a face to a name.
Mik
Steve, are you going over as part of Ed's group.
Mik
Steve, are you going over as part of Ed's group.
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Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 8:40 pmRe: Ari coming to NZ
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 8:03 pmRe: Ari coming to NZ
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 5:25 pmSteve, spoke with Ed before he left and he did mention a duratech for this year. Lacked a few HP last year and still got a good result. Im sure Alister McRae drove this same car in 2009.
No results either
Mik
No results either
Mik
Re: Ari coming to NZ
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:06 pmride of a lifetime
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Travel-events- ... 131184.htm
Rallly Car ride with Ari Vatanen
Classic Escort RS1800 Experience
Start price: $250.00
No reserve Closes: Mon 28 Mar, 9:30 pm
Listing #: 363131184
Starting bid: $Place Bid
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You are bidding for a ride in the Rossendale Escort RS1800 Rally Car, driven in anger by the World Famous Ari Vatanen, 1981 World Rally Champion, here in NZ to compete in the 2011 Otago Classic Rally.
The ride will take place in a forest close to Christchurch (within an hour or two), and you will have to get yourself to the venue and back. Safety overalls and helmet will be provided. The route will be several kilometers long, and will occur during testing on the morning of Tuesday April 5, 2011. A photo opportunity will also be possible.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Travel-events- ... 131184.htm
Rallly Car ride with Ari Vatanen
Classic Escort RS1800 Experience
Start price: $250.00
No reserve Closes: Mon 28 Mar, 9:30 pm
Listing #: 363131184
Starting bid: $Place Bid
Auto-bid
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You are bidding for a ride in the Rossendale Escort RS1800 Rally Car, driven in anger by the World Famous Ari Vatanen, 1981 World Rally Champion, here in NZ to compete in the 2011 Otago Classic Rally.
The ride will take place in a forest close to Christchurch (within an hour or two), and you will have to get yourself to the venue and back. Safety overalls and helmet will be provided. The route will be several kilometers long, and will occur during testing on the morning of Tuesday April 5, 2011. A photo opportunity will also be possible.
Re: Ari coming to NZ
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:17 amDamn being skint at the moment!
I'd much rather this than new bathrooms and wardrobes!
I'd much rather this than new bathrooms and wardrobes!
Re: Ari coming to NZ
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 4:17 pmi would gladly pay $250 to give him some driving tips
it would be worth every cent to give him a wind up
it would be worth every cent to give him a wind up
Re: Ari coming to NZ
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2011 11:36 amIf anyone else is interested
Mik
Mik
Re: Ari coming to NZ
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 8:19 pmAri Vatanen ride in an RS1800
Current bid: $2,007.00
Reserve met Closes: Mon 4 Apr, 8:45 pm
Listing #: 364360141
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Finlands Ari Vatanen, one of the biggest names in world rallying, will be the star attraction at this years Classic Rally of Otago. Bid to have the ride of your life!!
Once in a lifetime opportunity.
You are bidding for the chance to enjoy a proper rally stage as a co-driver for the legendary 1981 World Rally Champion Ari Vatanen. The car is a brand new full works specification "Rothmans" Escort RS1800 replica.
The tarmac super stage around the streets of Dunedin is one of the highlights of the DriveSouth Rally of Otago, with competitors completing three laps of a city block. Up to three cars run on the stage at a time. The distance is 2.1km entirely on tarmac streets.
The stage is the final competitive action on the Saturday of the event, the Auction winner will need to be in Dunedin at the start area of the super special stage on Saturday the 9th of April 2011 from approx. 2.30pm. Racing overalls, helmet and intercom will be provided. A photo opportunity will also be possible and the car will be wired to video your experience
Hi, yes it will be in 2 different cars. He will copete in the Rossendale car throughout the rally. After competing in that car for his rally stage time, he will jump into the Rothmans replica car (all to full works spec) and line up again with the other competing cars and be slotted back in to allow the auction winner to experience their stage. It will be completed as per an actual stage and a time will be given. 5:27 pm, Mon 28 Mar
Current bid: $2,007.00
Reserve met Closes: Mon 4 Apr, 8:45 pm
Listing #: 364360141
Min next bid: $Place Bid
Auto-bid
Photo 1 of 9
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Finlands Ari Vatanen, one of the biggest names in world rallying, will be the star attraction at this years Classic Rally of Otago. Bid to have the ride of your life!!
Once in a lifetime opportunity.
You are bidding for the chance to enjoy a proper rally stage as a co-driver for the legendary 1981 World Rally Champion Ari Vatanen. The car is a brand new full works specification "Rothmans" Escort RS1800 replica.
The tarmac super stage around the streets of Dunedin is one of the highlights of the DriveSouth Rally of Otago, with competitors completing three laps of a city block. Up to three cars run on the stage at a time. The distance is 2.1km entirely on tarmac streets.
The stage is the final competitive action on the Saturday of the event, the Auction winner will need to be in Dunedin at the start area of the super special stage on Saturday the 9th of April 2011 from approx. 2.30pm. Racing overalls, helmet and intercom will be provided. A photo opportunity will also be possible and the car will be wired to video your experience
Hi, yes it will be in 2 different cars. He will copete in the Rossendale car throughout the rally. After competing in that car for his rally stage time, he will jump into the Rothmans replica car (all to full works spec) and line up again with the other competing cars and be slotted back in to allow the auction winner to experience their stage. It will be completed as per an actual stage and a time will be given. 5:27 pm, Mon 28 Mar
Re: Ari coming to NZ
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 11:04 amIs that kiwi dollars I take it? Pretty cheap, eh bro.
Although having said that, too much for me!
Although having said that, too much for me!
Re: Ari coming to NZ
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 10:40 pmi will try to post some pics &
possibly a few stories
hope to catch up with cam & mick kay
while im over there
ps
i got a hot dinner date on wed nite with miss Pons !!
possibly a few stories
hope to catch up with cam & mick kay
while im over there
ps
i got a hot dinner date on wed nite with miss Pons !!
Re: Ari coming to NZ
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 8:05 amSteve with the great man himself!!
Re: Ari coming to NZ
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 7:34 pmTalk about "the cat that swallowed the canary"