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Sometimes The Good Guys Win!

This is the Statt Mann Baby. Time to Scatt a little bit. I try not to get emotionally involved with drivers in motor sports. But I am human and several are special to me. One of those is Finnish driver Jari-Matti Latvala who won Rally Sweden this weekend in only the second event of Toyota’s…

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Speed vs. Endurance

This is the Statt Mann, Baby. It’s time to Scatt a Little Bit… Lately, I’m constantly reminded about the differences between speed and endurance. It came up again today at Rally Spain where defending World Rally Champion Sebastien Ogier won his second straight championship turning back the challenge from his Volkswagen teammate Jari-Matti Latvala. Latvala…

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Latvala Gets The Win He Wanted Most

This is the Statt Mann, Baby. It’s time to Scatt a Little Bit… Through the years I’ve managed to develop some depth with drivers. Some have become personal friends. Others have been patient with me when I call unannounced to talk on and off the microphone. Some of the European or Scandinavian drivers have given…

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Overcoming World Domination

This is the Statt Mann, Baby. It’s time to Scatt a Little Bit… This is a premature conversation but I’m asking the question anyway. You think the World Rally Championship will be hindered in any way with Volkswagen dominating the way it has this year? I read this weekend that the Volkswagen Polos have won…