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13th June 2014, 14:29
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I think the idea could work - but *only* if it is...
I think the idea could work - but *only* if it is implemented properly. And for that to happen, the final-stage shootout would have to replace the Power Stage and have no impact on the overall event...
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10th April 2014, 00:51
Thread: [WRC] News & rumours (part III)
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And yet there comes a point where that stops...
And yet there comes a point where that stops being a defence and starts sounding like an excuse. How many times does he have to make a mistake before Citroen pull the plug? Everyone says he really is...
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19th March 2014, 06:36
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Re: World Rallycross Championship a.k.a RALLYX
That was one of the main reasons for giving it "World Championship" status - to boost the sport's profile.
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8th March 2014, 13:44
Thread: [WRC] News & rumours (part III)
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Re: [WRC] News & rumours (part III)
Once is an accident, and twice is coincidence, but three times is a pattern. Prodrive tried to enter Formula 1 and failed, built a car for Me Mans that was embarrassingly inept, and blew the Mini...
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7th March 2014, 21:59
Thread: [WRC] News & rumours (part III)
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Re: [WRC] News & rumours (part III)
Prodrive's recent history has been littered with complete disasters left, right and centre. They mismanaged the Mini project, but they have done worse - they tried to enter Formula 1 in 2008, but...
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6th March 2014, 07:09
Thread: [WRC] News & rumours (part III)
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Re: [WRC] News & rumours (part III)
Seems more like they have only recently been contacted, and have not discussed it in-depth. The car exists; it just needs MG's support. I'd say the plan is to do all the testing and development on...
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21st February 2014, 06:23
Thread: JWRC 2014
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Re: JWRC 2014
Probably with the wider Portugal entry list, since it's the first round of the JWRC.
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21st February 2014, 02:01
Thread: [WRC] News & rumours (part III)
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Re: [WRC] News & rumours (part III)
Their Formula 1 project from a few years ago bombed as well. I think they rode their success with the Impreza WRX for too long.
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21st February 2014, 01:59
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Re: Which rally should they add to the WRC-calendar?
As far as I am aware, the FIA were only looking to add one rally to the calendar, which they now have.
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19th February 2014, 23:48
Thread: [WRC] News & rumours (part III)
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Re: [WRC] News & rumours (part III)
The Mini project had potential. The problem was that it was mis-managed from the first day. I think the decision-makers got hung up on the romance of seeing Mini back in the WRC and made some pretty...
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19th February 2014, 04:07
Thread: [WRC] News & rumours (part III)
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Re: [WRC] News & rumours (part III)
Well, if the money is there and they can make a viable project of it, they will probably be able to get *someone* on-board. After all, Hyundai managed it.
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18th February 2014, 22:20
Thread: [WRC] News & rumours (part III)
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Re: [WRC] News & rumours (part III)
At least they are interested in entering the sport. There is the potential to do well; the MG6 isn't completely horrible in the BTCC, so if developed properly, the MG3 could work. And there is plenty...
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18th February 2014, 06:31
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Re: World Rallycross Championship a.k.a RALLYX
It is common for the governing body of a sporting discipline to have that power. They are recognised as the ruling authority around the world, and that is where the power cones from. Yes, a rival...
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18th February 2014, 06:25
Thread: [WRC] News & rumours (part III)
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Re: [WRC] News & rumours (part III)
Of course he's not going to say anything. Companies rarely do ahead of an official announcement, even if it is an open secret.
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17th February 2014, 01:26
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Re: World Rallycross Championship a.k.a RALLYX
The "World" component of the name is something that only the FIA can hand out. It recognises that category as the highest class of competition for that particular category of racing. And with it...
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16th February 2014, 21:54
Thread: [WRC] News & rumours (part III)
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Re: [WRC] News & rumours (part III)
Yes, I know. The point I was trying to make is that MG are supporting a motorsport programme in the BTCC. And if they are willing to do that, then they might be open to expanding that programme into...
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16th February 2014, 20:38
Thread: [WRC] News & rumours (part III)
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Re: [WRC] News & rumours (part III)
They have been for a while - Triple Eight (the parent team of the extremely successful V8 Supercar team) have run Jason Plato for the past two years. They use the MG6, which probably would not be...
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10th February 2014, 00:54
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Re: World Rallycross Championship a.k.a RALLYX
And possibly (I'm not sure) it's easier to use an already FIA homologated car.[/quote]
Thanks for that. I was just surprised that they turned the i20 Supercar around so quickly. The cars are fairly... -
9th February 2014, 09:11
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Re: World Rallycross Championship a.k.a RALLYX
Just out if curiosity, how similar are the RallyX Supercars to World Rally Cars? I noticed that there is already a Supercar version of the i20, so it obviously cannot be hard to convert a car from...
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20th January 2014, 09:37
Thread: M-Sport Ford World Rally Teams
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Re: M-Sport Ford World Rally Teams
For a car manufacturer looking to put together a full-season campaign with two cars, yes.
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20th January 2014, 05:14
Thread: 2014 Silly Season
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Re: 2014 Silly Season
Because Domenicali is not squaring off with Alonso. He's going up against Luca. Alonso is Luca's champion, while Raikkonen is Domenicali's. They are like two medieval kings who have chosen their...
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20th January 2014, 04:57
Thread: M-Sport Ford World Rally Teams
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Re: M-Sport Ford World Rally Teams
Translates: Hope Bouffier finds mre money fom sponsors :laugh:[/quote]
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19th January 2014, 05:58
Thread: 2014 Silly Season
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Re: 2014 Silly Season
I don't have a link at hand, because I'm posting from a mobile device, and copy-pasting causes a few issues. But Luca made some comments over the Christmas break where he described Raikkonen as being...
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17th January 2014, 08:32
Thread: 2014 Silly Season
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Re: 2014 Silly Season
Oh, he cares. The team has suffered under Domenicali's direction. By rights, Alonso should have been champion in 2010 and 2012. But the team has failed to build a good enough car, in-season...
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17th January 2014, 08:28
Thread: 2014 Silly Season
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Re: 2014 Silly Season
Nobody in their right mind would go anywhere near Flavio Briatore. He's persona non grata for a reason. The man's a disgrace.
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