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7th December 2008, 15:49 #21Senior Member
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Are you surprised?
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7th December 2008, 17:11 #22Senior Member
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No, but it surprises me that FIA keep putting up rallies where it cost teams a fortune to go to.
I understand that they would like to move into new markets, but I am not sure it gains the sport as such, compared to running the classic rallies...
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7th December 2008, 17:16 #23Senior Member
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I don't think this has that much to do with FIA.
Stupid is as stupid does. Forrest Gump
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7th December 2008, 18:52 #24Senior Member
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China is an important emerging car market, but especially to put it at the end of the season when the titles may be wrapped up already is stupid. What's more, the private teams can't really afford it. I hope Brazil and Safari next year will be different.
Anyhow, let's not worry about that but look foward to Monte which has the potential to be the greatest IRC Rally yet
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I suspect that if FIA continues down this route, then Hyundai won't need to develop a new car, because they won't be in the WRC> It really is a stupid strategy of the FIA to spend more money on...
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