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  1. 17th December 2012, 10:18 #12171
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    Quote Originally Posted by rallyfiend
    And, they have no intention of competing until 2014....
    When the car was first launched, Hyundai said they may make an appearance in 2013 in order to get some experience of actually running a car at the WRC level, but if it happens, then it probably won't be until the end of the season. I'd guess Catalyuna - it's a mix of gravel and tarmac, and it's not incredibly demanding like Wales.

    Volkswagen originally planned to do just this; they said they wanted to take part in the Rally Sardegna this year, but ultimately shelved the idea.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Prisoner Monkeys
    When the car was first launched, Hyundai said they may make an appearance in 2013 in order to get some experience of actually running a car at the WRC level, but if it happens, then it probably won't be until the end of the season. I'd guess Catalyuna - it's a mix of gravel and tarmac, and it's not incredibly demanding like Wales.

    Volkswagen originally planned to do just this; they said they wanted to take part in the Rally Sardegna this year, but ultimately shelved the idea.
    They 'shelved the idea' because Ford and Citroen said no - or at least put down unacceptable conditions.

    There's no reason why that wouldn't happen again.
  3. 17th December 2012, 10:21 #12173
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    VW didn't do it because the other teams felt it was unfair to let them drive without homologation and "outside" the rally.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rallyfiend
    And, they have no intention of competing until 2014....

    Probably a lot further on than where VW was 13 months before debut!
    VW had longer development program with few months. First "real" test was 5-6 months after they launched it.
    "With that car, your brain can actually never keep up"
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mirek
    lol, are You serious?
    couldn't resist
  6. 17th December 2012, 11:53 #12176
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    Quote Originally Posted by SubaruNorway
    VW didn't do it because the other teams felt it was unfair to let them drive without homologation and "outside" the rally.
    It's not unfair for PSA to do the same with all other their cars in lower series...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Georgi
    The whole story with Hyundai is very funny so far!
    Nothing seems .... pro !
    not funny,i would say weird about the way they promote it, till now.Lets wait.
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    They can have tests in swimming pool, the only important thing is that we have one more manufacturer.
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    Benito Guerra to drive MINI with Motor Sport Italia in 2013
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    Kubica & Tanak official drivers of 2013 ERC M-Sport Campaign
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