2018 Calendar
https://www.msabrc.com/news/2018-pre...dar-announced/
what can we ecpect of international participation on the Autosport Island next year?
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2018 Calendar
https://www.msabrc.com/news/2018-pre...dar-announced/
what can we ecpect of international participation on the Autosport Island next year?
Hopefully Ahlin and Kalle
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Not really got high hopes to be honest. Hopefully the shorter calendar, plus GB finale, will ensure at least the entries we do get remain throughout the season.
With Dmack rolling back their WRC commitments I wonder whether they'd be open to a BRC return? Not really heard too many rumours beyond Kalle - but the amount of WRC clashes is troublesome in that regard. Not really sure what Ahlin has to gain by doing another year of BRC either.
I'm not overly optimistic to be honest. Instead of progressing, it looks like the opposite could happen. They need to organise the calendar better; no clashes with the WRC is a priority.
And, really, a BRC round need to be an 'event' - not a local club event jumping up to the BRC. They need to improve the promotion massively; it's nowhere near were it needs to be.
We're now in year three; time to move on.
Pity the rumoured season for Kalle Rovanperä in BRC with M-Sport hasnt happened. Suppose it cant compete with a WRC2 factory drive...
A 'name' like Rovanperä would've been the early boost the 2018 BRC needed.
We just have to hope something big comes along in January. If not, all that BRC comeback buzz will be wasted..
What teams and drivers have given signals that they will be in BRC in 2018?
Not only in BRC1 but also in the lower classes!
It's a concern I must say. I can't speak directly about our past Toyota deal but there was factory backing there in 2016 and available again in 2017 but sadly no crews wanted to play in r3.
The series has concentrated way way too much on the R5 class and R2 juniors, with pretty much all prize money and coverage going there. In fairness it seems from what I'm seeing in the 2018 guide feedback has been listened too and a more even spread of prize structure is coming.
R3 is not so interesting anymore. Here in Belgium also.
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I think this year it will be easier for Edwards in BRC.
Comments from Edwards and M.Wilson:
https://www.msabrc.com/news/edwards-...-title-attack/
Cronin in talks ?
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DTQoyHGXcAAes9p.jpg
This may be the best we can get in terms of new cars... Proton Iriz R5.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DTRWtwYXkAARKCt.jpg:large
Ypres Rally facebook is very optimistic. Saying Cronin will come back. Sordo and Huttunen would be there too..
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Yikes - no news of note announced today at all!
Like Eddie said, there's probably a decent chance the Iriz will be out but nothing confirmed.
Cronin and Ingram were at the show, doubtless trying to work on deals. I'm sure a few more were too. But two minor junior announcements on media day is really not ideal is it.
Last year it was the same. It was all after the show that news came out..
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NEWS: The Proton Iriz is due to be homologated by the start of April #BRC https://t.co/LDmRU7sSf4
Bogie to do the championship again according to the daily record paper.
Marty McCormack will be back according to MN today. In a Fabia run by Dom Buckley. He doesn't sound convinced about doing the entire year though, especially Wales GB from a cost perspective. MN also reiterating the Bogie will do the championship.
Even if Ahlin won every round of the BRC this year I don't see how it would help him make the step up to WRC.
That chance to go toe to toe against Evans in equal machinery was what really provided value in year one.
Anyone heard anything about Tom Cave this year?
David Bogie will return to the @MSA_BRC this year, and will 'warm-up' for the season with a few snow outings in Sweden https://t.co/IKBd9jpzJZ https://t.co/Mz1bHnqkxU
MN: 'Ahlin is considering an attack on the European Rally Championship although is yet to confirm any plans. He is unlikely to return to the BRC.'
Would have been cool to see Gus do a BRC round in a Fiesta R5. Just to see how he stacked up.
The second round of the BRC, the Pirelli Rally is a one day only event....
http://www.pirelliinternationalrally.co.uk
Rhys Yates switching to a Fabia for this season - but no confirmation yet on whether he'll do the BRC. Which is interesting.
http://www.rhysyates.com/yates-makes...rade-for-2018/
I do wonder whether he might go pot hunting and try the TER Series or something like that.
So Rhys Yates will do the BRC after all according to Motorsport News. Plus Spain WRC, ERC Roma, Malcolm Wilson and probably a few others.
Worrying drop in entries needs addressing. 2WD Class and Historics need better road order and conditions to avoid damage.
https://www.motorsport-news.co.uk/ne...eding-rethink/
Further evidence of the sport in the UK; 20 R5 cars is just a pipe dream....
I have no idea what the solution is though.
4 R5 cars at this stage is a bit of a joke. All the promise and excitement of a glorious new BRC era seems to have disappeared in just two years...
It's seriously depressing; I've seen the entry lists (so far) for BTCC, BSB, British GT - and they're all looking good. So, what is wrong with the sport of rallying that it just can't attract entries?
Slightly off topic, but still relevant, the Mid Wales Stages will run on Sunday 4th March, despite being under the 'break even' number; there are 5 events that weekend. Why?? Utter madness.....
The sport needs a massive overhaul....too many events chasing too few entries.
BRC1 entries gone from 13 last year down to 5 on the Border Counties... :(
https://www.motorsport-news.co.uk/ne...gle-day-event/
That's what happens when you pitch your championship as a stepping stone. People only stay for a year or two & then leave. If they're really lucky they go on to better things but most don't & give up. The more that give up without progressing the less appealing the championship becomes to other hopefuls and it withers & dies. They need to build the BRC into a series that is an end in itself and is attractive enough for people to keep coming back. If they do that the competition will improve and it will become a stepping stone for the few who want to progress as the competition will be there for them to prove themselves.
Malcolm Wilson rally postponed. Was supposed to be a big pre-season test for the BRC runners.
Now whether to make the trip up to a one-day Border Counties...
I can't find the live results page of the Border Counties Rally that should have started right now :confused: