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ecotechjosh · 10-29-2009, 02:43 PM

http://www.wrc.com/jsp/index.jsp?lnk...r+rally+return

29/10/09

Rossi ready for rally return
Seven-time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi is reported to have confirmed that he will start next year’s Rally Mexico.

The Leon-based March event runs before his MotoGP seasons starts - and the Italian is thought most likely to return to a Ford Focus RS WRC, following the positive links he developed while finishing 12th on last year’s Rally GB.

Speaking in his column in Italian daily sports newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, Rossi said: “It is the last chance to race in the World Rally Championship before the new rules come in 2011. I can’t let the opportunity escape me.”

Rossi has finished two of his previous WRC outings, with his best result coming on Rally New Zealand in 2006, where he finished 11th in a Subaru Impeza WRC.

Rossi has been linked to a full-time switch to the World Rally Championship when he finishes racing bikes, the 30-year-old feeling he could be competitive for a further 10 years on four wheels after he’s completed his two-wheel career.

Rally Mexico returns to the WRC next season, having been through its rotation year in 2009.

Ford's Rally Team boss Malcolm Wilson told wrc.com that Rossi was already lined-up for one outing in a Focus World Rally car this year, at the Monza Rally Show in Italy (27-29 November).

"All I can tell you at the moment is that he's definitely doing the Monza rally with us again," he said. "I've heard that he wants to do Mexico and, of course, if that was the case we'd be delighted to work with him again. We had a good relationship with him on Wales Rally GB and on the Monza last year, so if he wants to do Mexico, we'd be very interested in doing it with him."

DoubleD · 10-29-2009, 05:57 PM

Very interesting I didn't even know he did this.....MrsD

Alpine 318is · 10-29-2009, 06:13 PM

Sooo is he done with MotoGP

ecotechjosh · 10-29-2009, 07:18 PM

no if you read the article, he is still doing moto gp until he is "too old" then plans on switching to WRC full time after that. he's just doing a few rallys in the off season hehe.

thirsty 1 · 10-29-2009, 07:22 PM

rewsintegra · 10-29-2009, 07:29 PM

he is no where near too old at this point. maybe in 4 years. right now he is still dominating.

Lone Rider · 10-29-2009, 10:47 PM

Originally Posted by rewsintegra

he is no where near too old at this point. maybe in 4 years. right now he is still dominating.

Oh Hell Yea. We got him for a short while longer.
Dudes a legend.

KJG675 · 10-30-2009, 09:20 AM

Hopefully Rossi sets his sights on racing in F1 competitions

matt3719 · 10-30-2009, 01:30 PM

F1s a waste, although we could watch him at the Indy mile and such when we couldn't see rally cause we too much into NASCAR and drag racin! That would be super cool,


10-29-2009, 02:43 PM	#1
ecotechjosh Cavalier Champion! Joined: Jan 2006 From: Spokane I Ride: The couch...	Valentino Rossing going to WRC!!! http://www.wrc.com/jsp/index.jsp?lnk...r+rally+return 29/10/09 Rossi ready for rally return Seven-time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi is reported to have confirmed that he will start next year’s Rally Mexico. The Leon-based March event runs before his MotoGP seasons starts - and the Italian is thought most likely to return to a Ford Focus RS WRC, following the positive links he developed while finishing 12th on last year’s Rally GB. Speaking in his column in Italian daily sports newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, Rossi said: “It is the last chance to race in the World Rally Championship before the new rules come in 2011. I can’t let the opportunity escape me.” Rossi has finished two of his previous WRC outings, with his best result coming on Rally New Zealand in 2006, where he finished 11th in a Subaru Impeza WRC. Rossi has been linked to a full-time switch to the World Rally Championship when he finishes racing bikes, the 30-year-old feeling he could be competitive for a further 10 years on four wheels after he’s completed his two-wheel career. Rally Mexico returns to the WRC next season, having been through its rotation year in 2009. Ford's Rally Team boss Malcolm Wilson told wrc.com that Rossi was already lined-up for one outing in a Focus World Rally car this year, at the Monza Rally Show in Italy (27-29 November). "All I can tell you at the moment is that he's definitely doing the Monza rally with us again," he said. "I've heard that he wants to do Mexico and, of course, if that was the case we'd be delighted to work with him again. We had a good relationship with him on Wales Rally GB and on the Monza last year, so if he wants to do Mexico, we'd be very interested in doing it with him." __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-29-2009, 05:57 PM	#2
DoubleD Superbiker Joined: Mar 2007 From: Greenacres Washington I Ride: 1991 Honda CBR1000f	Very interesting I didn't even know he did this.....MrsD __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-29-2009, 06:13 PM	#3
Alpine 318is Zone Head Joined: Jan 2007 From: Bellevue, Washington I Ride: 2003 Suzuki GSX-R 600 Alstare	Sooo is he done with MotoGP __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-29-2009, 07:18 PM	#4
ecotechjosh Cavalier Champion! Joined: Jan 2006 From: Spokane I Ride: The couch...	no if you read the article, he is still doing moto gp until he is "too old" then plans on switching to WRC full time after that. he's just doing a few rallys in the off season hehe. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-29-2009, 07:22 PM	#5
thirsty 1 Training Wheels Joined: Jul 2009 From: Seattle I Ride: K1200RS,49cc spree beer getter Past bikes: 97' M900, 90' FZR600, 92' Seca II 600, 85' Suzuki Madura 1200, 97' CR125, 89' CR500, 92' YZ250	__________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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10-29-2009, 07:29 PM	#6
rewsintegra WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Mar 2007 From: spokane/ellensburg,WA I Ride: cbr954rr & cbr600f4i	he is no where near too old at this point. maybe in 4 years. right now he is still dominating. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-30-2009, 09:20 AM	#8
KJG675 Training Wheels Joined: Jul 2009 From: N.Wilsonville, Oregon I Ride: Triumph Daytona 675	Hopefully Rossi sets his sights on racing in F1 competitions __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-30-2009, 01:30 PM	#9
matt3719 Pit Crew Joined: Aug 2009 From: joplin, MO to pdx I Ride: 03 R1	F1s a waste, although we could watch him at the Indy mile and such when we couldn't see rally cause we too much into NASCAR and drag racin! That would be super cool, __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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