Proton Satria Neo S2000 WRC Car. Gasp!
- Thread starter ephique74
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http://www.memuk.com/
this is the link to the website of mellors elliot motorsports, the builder of the car. This is actually an official "factory" backed initiative. For homologation, etc. FIA only recognises the Manufacturer of the original car, therefore proton must be involved at some stage and MEM cannot do it on their own.
The car recently competed in the opening round of WRC2009 in ireland entered by an independent team and driven by 2004 PWRC champion Niall Mcshae, and actually finished 3rd overall in SS1, in front of 5 time champion sebastien loeb...
http://www.wrc.com/jsp/index.jsp?lnk=101&id=3725&desc=McShea%E2%80%99s%20sensational%20start%20ended%20by%20electrical%20glitch
this is the link to the website of mellors elliot motorsports, the builder of the car. This is actually an official "factory" backed initiative. For homologation, etc. FIA only recognises the Manufacturer of the original car, therefore proton must be involved at some stage and MEM cannot do it on their own.
The car recently competed in the opening round of WRC2009 in ireland entered by an independent team and driven by 2004 PWRC champion Niall Mcshae, and actually finished 3rd overall in SS1, in front of 5 time champion sebastien loeb...
http://www.wrc.com/jsp/index.jsp?lnk=101&id=3725&desc=McShea%E2%80%99s%20sensational%20start%20ended%20by%20electrical%20glitch
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thanks for the info gary. just realized the news. more kudos to the car.:proud:
Bump:
Bump: Here's the compiled info on the Proton Satria Neo S2000 stage times for Rally of Ireland.
DAY 1
SS1 Glenboy 1
1. Jari-Matti Latvala - 12:44.0
3. Niall McShea - 13:11.1
7. Sebastian Loeb - 13:26.0
SS2 Cavan 1
1. Sebastian Loeb - 8:31.5 (>2nd Overall)
8. Niall McShea - 8:57.2 (<5th Overall)
The car retired later for the day due to electrical problems.
DAY 2
SS9 Sloughan Glen 1
1. Sebastian Loeb - 14:43.3 (1st overall)
9. Niall McShea - 16:02.3(>28th overall - 29th on the end of Day 1)
SS10 Ballinamallard 1
1. Sebastian Loeb - 13:02.1 (1st overall)
10. Niall McShea - 14:09.7 (>26th overall)
SS11 Tempo 1
1. Sebastian Loeb - 7:33.1 (1st overall)
23. Niall McShea - 9:02.3 (>25th overall)
SS12 Sloughan Glen 2
1. Sebastian Loeb - 14:33.9 (1st overall)
11. Niall McShea - 15:35.8 (25th overall)
SS13 Ballinamallard 2
1. Sebastian Loeb - 12:51.4 (1st overall)
12. Niall McShea - 14:04.8 (>23rd overall)
The car was then retired due to standing water.
I guess this shows the potential of the S2000 type cars in the rally and show their worth among the turbocharged cars. :proud:
WRC Rally of Ireland 2009
MEM S2000 Satria Neo News
Bump:
Bump: Here's the compiled info on the Proton Satria Neo S2000 stage times for Rally of Ireland.
DAY 1
SS1 Glenboy 1
1. Jari-Matti Latvala - 12:44.0
3. Niall McShea - 13:11.1
7. Sebastian Loeb - 13:26.0
SS2 Cavan 1
1. Sebastian Loeb - 8:31.5 (>2nd Overall)
8. Niall McShea - 8:57.2 (<5th Overall)
The car retired later for the day due to electrical problems.
DAY 2
SS9 Sloughan Glen 1
1. Sebastian Loeb - 14:43.3 (1st overall)
9. Niall McShea - 16:02.3(>28th overall - 29th on the end of Day 1)
SS10 Ballinamallard 1
1. Sebastian Loeb - 13:02.1 (1st overall)
10. Niall McShea - 14:09.7 (>26th overall)
SS11 Tempo 1
1. Sebastian Loeb - 7:33.1 (1st overall)
23. Niall McShea - 9:02.3 (>25th overall)
SS12 Sloughan Glen 2
1. Sebastian Loeb - 14:33.9 (1st overall)
11. Niall McShea - 15:35.8 (25th overall)
SS13 Ballinamallard 2
1. Sebastian Loeb - 12:51.4 (1st overall)
12. Niall McShea - 14:04.8 (>23rd overall)
The car was then retired due to standing water.
I guess this shows the potential of the S2000 type cars in the rally and show their worth among the turbocharged cars. :proud:
WRC Rally of Ireland 2009
MEM S2000 Satria Neo News
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Latest News of the Proton Satria Neo S2000 from Pirelli International Rally - Carlisle, UK.
Wilkes Continues His Winning Ways
Current British Champion Guy Wilkes gave the new Proton Satria a promising debut as he led the Pirelli International Rally after the opening 2 stages in Kershope Forest despite losing his rear windscreen after a heavy landing on the opening stage.
Wilkes led the Subaru of Mark Higgins by just 18 seconds with Phillip Morrow (Mitsubishi) a further 10 seconds adrift in 3rd place. Higgins slowed when he heard a noise underneath the car which turned out to be the under shield coming loose.
The dusty conditions made life difficult for drivers on stage 1. Adam Gould clipped a couple of rocks, Kris Hall punctured 1 mile in and lost a pile of time. He inadvertently baulked the following cars of Craig Breen and Tom Walster. Daniel Siguardason paid a visit to a Kershope ditch, Kyle Orr reached the end of the stage with a puncture (F/OS) Peter Stephenson survived a full 360 spin, Euan Thorburn was another to pick up a puncture damaging a driveshaft in the process.
There were more dramas on Stage 2. Martin McCormack got away with a lurid spin, Barry Greer lost 3 minutes with a puncture, Molly Taylor’s Suzuki suffered a bent steering rack, Mark Gamble hit a rock and snapped the exhaust and Gordon Nichol’s Suzuki had an over steering problem.
The cars head back to Carlisle for an overnight halt before tomorrow’s marathon run over the Kielder stages.
Wilkes Continues Winning His Way - Pirelli International Rally
Proton Proves It's Pace
Guy Wilks continued his impressive debut drive in the new Proton Satira, getting quickest times on the four morning Kielder stages, despite a momentary scare when the car’s throttle jammed.
Wilks headed for service with a handy 36 second lead ahead of Keith Cronin (Mitsubishi) who was locked in a tight tussle with Mark Higgins Subaru.
The first Kielder stages saw several major incidents notably the demise of Philip Morrow who went off on Stage 5 whilst lying third. Adam Gould also went off on this stage and David Bogie arrives at the finish line with his tyres shredded.
Stage 6 saw Jonathan Greer held onto 5th spot despite visiting one of Kielder’s many ditches, but Matti Rattanan, who has been a promising 8th slid his Renault Clio off permanently. A 90 right caught out Mark Donnelly, his Fiesta now sporting a bent axle, Barry Greer’s Fiesta needed new rear shockers, Luke Pindor was reported off the road and Kit Leigh’s lost a wheel approaching the finish line.
The crews are now at Carlisle Service before a return attack on the same four stages and another run through last nights opening in Kershope.
Proton Proves It's Pace - Pirelli International Rally
Stage Times
Now here's the compiled info of the Proton Satria Neo S2000 stage times for Pirelli Rally 2009 - Carlisle, UK.
The car was driven by Carl Wilks (GB) with co-driver Phil Pugh (GB) with the entrance number 1.
Stage 1 - Glen Dhu 1
1. Guy Wilks/Phil Pugh (Proton Satria Neo S2000)
8:38.6
2. Mark Higgins/Bryan Thomas (Subaru Impreza N11)
8:43.5
3. Phillip Morrow/Simon Morrow (Mitsubishi Evo 9)
8:43.6
Stage 2 - The Valley 1
1. Guy Wilks/Phil Pugh (Proton Satria Neo S2000)
9:13.6 (Overall 1st - 0:17:52.2)
2. Mark Higgins/Bryan Thomas (Subaru Impreza N11)
9:27.4 (Overall 2nd - 0:18:10.9)
3. Keith Cronin/Greg Shinnors (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9)
9:32.6 (Overall 4th - 0:18:27.8)
Stage 3 - Pundershaw 1
1. Guy Wilks/Phil Pugh (Proton Satria Neo S2000)
5:01.6 (Overall 1st - 0:22:53.8)
2. Keith Cronin/Greg Shinnors (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9)
5:04.1 (Overall 4th - 0:23:31.9)
3. Mark Higgins/Bryan Thomas (Subaru Impreza N11)
5:06.4 (Overall 2nd - 0:23:17.3)
Stage 4 - Trinket 1
1. Guy Wilks/Phil Pugh (Proton Satria Neo S2000)
7:27.8 (Overall 1st - 0:30:21.6)
2. Phillip Morrow/Simon Morrow (Mitsubishi Evo 9)
7:28.9 (Overall 3rd - 0:30:58.0)
3. Keith Cronin/Greg Shinnors (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9)
7:30.6 (Overall 4th - 0:31:02.5)
Stage 5 - Roughside 1
1. Mark Higgins/Bryan Thomas (Subaru Impreza N11)
10:29.6 (Overall 2nd - 0:41:19.2)
2. Keith Cronin/Greg Shinnors (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9)
10:33.5 (Overall 3rd - 0:41:36.0)
3. Guy Wilks/Phil Pugh (Proton Satria Neo S2000)
10:36.0 (Overall 1st - 0:40:57.6)
Stage 6 - Chirdonhead 1
1. Keith Cronin/Greg Shinnors (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9)
5:55.2 (Overall 3rd - 0:47:31.2)
2. Guy Wilks/Phil Pugh (Proton Satria Neo S2000)
5:56.7 (Overall 1st - 0:46:54.3)
3. Mark Higgins/Bryan Thomas (Subaru Impreza N11)
6:00.1 (Overall 2nd - 0:47:19.3)
Stage 7 - Glen Dhu 2
1. Keith Cronin/Greg Shinnors (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9)
4:59.0 (Overall 3rd - 0:52:30.2)
2. Guy Wilks/Phil Pugh (Proton Satria Neo S2000)
4:59.7 (Overall 1st - 0:51:54.0)
3. Mark Higgins/Bryan Thomas (Subaru Impreza N11)
5:00.7 (Overall 2nd - 0:52:20.0)
Unfortunately the Proton Satria Neo S2000 was forced to retire after it caught fire on SS8 - Trinket 2. Since the emergency services was called, Stage 8 to 10 was canceled.
All of the results are gathered from http://www.tynecomp.co.uk/Results/MSA_british_09/Pirelli/1/index.html
Photos
For more photos of Proton Satria Neo S2000, you can find it in http://www.pirelliinternationalrally.co.uk/photos.asp.
Wilkes Continues His Winning Ways
Current British Champion Guy Wilkes gave the new Proton Satria a promising debut as he led the Pirelli International Rally after the opening 2 stages in Kershope Forest despite losing his rear windscreen after a heavy landing on the opening stage.
Wilkes led the Subaru of Mark Higgins by just 18 seconds with Phillip Morrow (Mitsubishi) a further 10 seconds adrift in 3rd place. Higgins slowed when he heard a noise underneath the car which turned out to be the under shield coming loose.
The dusty conditions made life difficult for drivers on stage 1. Adam Gould clipped a couple of rocks, Kris Hall punctured 1 mile in and lost a pile of time. He inadvertently baulked the following cars of Craig Breen and Tom Walster. Daniel Siguardason paid a visit to a Kershope ditch, Kyle Orr reached the end of the stage with a puncture (F/OS) Peter Stephenson survived a full 360 spin, Euan Thorburn was another to pick up a puncture damaging a driveshaft in the process.
There were more dramas on Stage 2. Martin McCormack got away with a lurid spin, Barry Greer lost 3 minutes with a puncture, Molly Taylor’s Suzuki suffered a bent steering rack, Mark Gamble hit a rock and snapped the exhaust and Gordon Nichol’s Suzuki had an over steering problem.
The cars head back to Carlisle for an overnight halt before tomorrow’s marathon run over the Kielder stages.
Wilkes Continues Winning His Way - Pirelli International Rally
Proton Proves It's Pace
Guy Wilks continued his impressive debut drive in the new Proton Satira, getting quickest times on the four morning Kielder stages, despite a momentary scare when the car’s throttle jammed.
Wilks headed for service with a handy 36 second lead ahead of Keith Cronin (Mitsubishi) who was locked in a tight tussle with Mark Higgins Subaru.
The first Kielder stages saw several major incidents notably the demise of Philip Morrow who went off on Stage 5 whilst lying third. Adam Gould also went off on this stage and David Bogie arrives at the finish line with his tyres shredded.
Stage 6 saw Jonathan Greer held onto 5th spot despite visiting one of Kielder’s many ditches, but Matti Rattanan, who has been a promising 8th slid his Renault Clio off permanently. A 90 right caught out Mark Donnelly, his Fiesta now sporting a bent axle, Barry Greer’s Fiesta needed new rear shockers, Luke Pindor was reported off the road and Kit Leigh’s lost a wheel approaching the finish line.
The crews are now at Carlisle Service before a return attack on the same four stages and another run through last nights opening in Kershope.
Proton Proves It's Pace - Pirelli International Rally
Stage Times
Now here's the compiled info of the Proton Satria Neo S2000 stage times for Pirelli Rally 2009 - Carlisle, UK.
The car was driven by Carl Wilks (GB) with co-driver Phil Pugh (GB) with the entrance number 1.
Stage 1 - Glen Dhu 1
1. Guy Wilks/Phil Pugh (Proton Satria Neo S2000)
8:38.6
2. Mark Higgins/Bryan Thomas (Subaru Impreza N11)
8:43.5
3. Phillip Morrow/Simon Morrow (Mitsubishi Evo 9)
8:43.6
Stage 2 - The Valley 1
1. Guy Wilks/Phil Pugh (Proton Satria Neo S2000)
9:13.6 (Overall 1st - 0:17:52.2)
2. Mark Higgins/Bryan Thomas (Subaru Impreza N11)
9:27.4 (Overall 2nd - 0:18:10.9)
3. Keith Cronin/Greg Shinnors (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9)
9:32.6 (Overall 4th - 0:18:27.8)
Stage 3 - Pundershaw 1
1. Guy Wilks/Phil Pugh (Proton Satria Neo S2000)
5:01.6 (Overall 1st - 0:22:53.8)
2. Keith Cronin/Greg Shinnors (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9)
5:04.1 (Overall 4th - 0:23:31.9)
3. Mark Higgins/Bryan Thomas (Subaru Impreza N11)
5:06.4 (Overall 2nd - 0:23:17.3)
Stage 4 - Trinket 1
1. Guy Wilks/Phil Pugh (Proton Satria Neo S2000)
7:27.8 (Overall 1st - 0:30:21.6)
2. Phillip Morrow/Simon Morrow (Mitsubishi Evo 9)
7:28.9 (Overall 3rd - 0:30:58.0)
3. Keith Cronin/Greg Shinnors (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9)
7:30.6 (Overall 4th - 0:31:02.5)
Stage 5 - Roughside 1
1. Mark Higgins/Bryan Thomas (Subaru Impreza N11)
10:29.6 (Overall 2nd - 0:41:19.2)
2. Keith Cronin/Greg Shinnors (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9)
10:33.5 (Overall 3rd - 0:41:36.0)
3. Guy Wilks/Phil Pugh (Proton Satria Neo S2000)
10:36.0 (Overall 1st - 0:40:57.6)
Stage 6 - Chirdonhead 1
1. Keith Cronin/Greg Shinnors (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9)
5:55.2 (Overall 3rd - 0:47:31.2)
2. Guy Wilks/Phil Pugh (Proton Satria Neo S2000)
5:56.7 (Overall 1st - 0:46:54.3)
3. Mark Higgins/Bryan Thomas (Subaru Impreza N11)
6:00.1 (Overall 2nd - 0:47:19.3)
Stage 7 - Glen Dhu 2
1. Keith Cronin/Greg Shinnors (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9)
4:59.0 (Overall 3rd - 0:52:30.2)
2. Guy Wilks/Phil Pugh (Proton Satria Neo S2000)
4:59.7 (Overall 1st - 0:51:54.0)
3. Mark Higgins/Bryan Thomas (Subaru Impreza N11)
5:00.7 (Overall 2nd - 0:52:20.0)
Unfortunately the Proton Satria Neo S2000 was forced to retire after it caught fire on SS8 - Trinket 2. Since the emergency services was called, Stage 8 to 10 was canceled.
All of the results are gathered from http://www.tynecomp.co.uk/Results/MSA_british_09/Pirelli/1/index.html
Photos
For more photos of Proton Satria Neo S2000, you can find it in http://www.pirelliinternationalrally.co.uk/photos.asp.
I live a few miles from MEM and have seen the cars in action and they are hands down one of the most amazing rally cars I've ever seen!
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the s2500 neo been commonly seen in uk rally....so nice to em running....
too bad...i cant afford one to bring it back in MY :sleep:
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