Originally Posted by MJW
WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP
Commencing 2011 each World Rally Championship (WRC) event must include one special stage on the final day for the purpose of enhancing television coverage. The fastest drivers and co-drivers will be awarded additional points (3-2-1) in accordance with the general classification of this stage.
Could be fun, but not in the endurance rally spirit, more Rally Cross spirit.
An FIA Production Car Cup for drivers of 2WD cars entered in the Production Car World Rally Championship (PWRC) will be introduced in 2011 to encourage competitors in Group R cars. At each round of the PWRC, a separate classification will be produced for the drivers of 2WD cars and points allocated according to the same scale as the Championship. The Production Car Cup will be awarded to the driver who has scored the highest number of points. As entrants in the PWRC, drivers of 2WD cars must nominate their events from a list and can score points in both the PWRC and Production Car Cup.
Have I not seen this 2wd thing somewhere..... Yes in IRC :p
From 2011, cars eligible to contest the FIA Super 2000 World Rally Championship must have a normally aspirated engine with a cylinder capacity of less than 2000cc. There will be no FIA WRC Cup from 2011.
Makes sense, to give more time to make the regs for the new class, and also to give it championship status is good. With so many cars available, and prices coming down, this could be a fun year for SWRC
After the fourth event in the 2011 WRC calendar, Manufacturer and WRC Teams are permitted to use a maximum of two engines per car for the remaining nine events.
Should be doable, but what if a driver brakes two, is he out then ?
Commencing from 2011, all cars will start special stages at one-minute intervals, to increase interest for spectators.
As said here, on several events this is stupid, and it would be better with 3 min intervals. Not sure if the rally arrangement comity have some freedom here ?
From 2011, Priority 2 drivers who have contested more than two consecutive rounds of the World Rally Championship will be awarded Priority 1 status for the remainder of the season. These drivers must then comply with the regulations pertaining to WRC Teams.
What is their plan for this one ?
A specialist group representing interested parties will review the possibility of introducing GT cars to WRC events.
Splendid, perfect class for the Gentlemen drivers, and beautiful cars !!! Best point so far.
The FIA in association with the WRC promoter will establish an Academy for young drivers.