Sebastian Loeb Did It Again
[ November 11th, 2008 ] By: Charles Smith Posted in » Ramblings
Because of WRC Japan Loeb finalized his place as World Rally Champion for 2008!
Many congratulations are in order for, what some consider, the best Rallyer of all time. This is his fifth championship win…in a row. He came close to winning in 2003 to make it 6 but was beat out by one of my favorites: Petter Solberg.
What still has to be determined with the upcoming Rally Great Britain is who will come out on top in the Manufacturer’s Championship? Loeb’s Citroen or Hirvonen’s BP Ford? Being American I must root for…you were thinking Ford because it is American right? WRONG! Ford because it is the underdog in the competition. American’s always love the underdog, and Ford is behind in the standings (plus they have to go up against Loeb who will be competiting for the Manufacturer’s Championship).
Rally Great Britain starts on December 5th and is the final round of the WRC this season. One famous person from the motorcycling world who will continue his push into the WRC is, you guessed it…Wait! You thought I was going to say Travis Pastrana because I’m American didn’t you? WRONG! Valentino Rossi will be taking a go at the WRC once again. He has competed in the WRC before (against the likes of Colin McRae) and has had some good showings. ‘The Doctor’ is just one more reason to watch Rally Great Britain.
SO GET EXCITED, there is still much to be won in the WRC.
