IRC challenge 2007

[Simmi]

And what is wrong in that? If they can bring something better... why not?

Only better for them because they are backing it. Not better when the WRC coverage is dropping out of more and more national TV schedules. For many people Eurosport is the only place they can watch the WRC.

And thats a very big IF concerning whether its better or not.

[animrallye]

Official Press release from Skoda :

"The history of motorsport activities of the brand Škoda will be continued in the rally sport. Škoda Auto board of directors approved the plan to start the development of the new rally car based on the next generation of Škoda Fabia, which will be launched early next year.

Year 2007 will be dedicated to development and testing of the new Škoda car for the S2000 category that is likely to become the most attractive category of the rally scene in the upcoming years. The aim of Škoda Auto is to develop a car which will be affordable for more private teams or new young talents both on national and international levels. Shall the WRC cars be excluded from the national rally championships in the near future, the Fabia S2000 will offer a great alternative to customers across the globe.

Meanwhile, Skoda Auto would like to give the private team of Jan Kopecky the chance to join the World Rally Championship with the Fabia WRC in 2007. Details of the co-operation are under negotiation yet and will be presented at a later stage."

[animrallye]

But in this calendar there will be changes in dates.

New dates :

Vyborg (RUS) : 13/14 july
Turquey (TR) : 4/5 may

[Raven]

I'm also not afraid about Eurosport dropping WRC coverage, maybe it's because I'm not following it? Yes, that could be the reason

[atsiotras79]

. For many people Eurosport is the only place they can watch the WRC.

Yes, that's true!

[Tom206wrc]

Vouilloz dreams about the Peugeot 207 S2000 but I have no idea if he plans to enter the IRC challenge if he can get one.

Also Pascal Enjolras would be very interested in driving the 207 S2000 of MES, but I guess it's only for french championship

Peugeot Italy officially announced today(Bologna Motorshow) that they will run a 207 S2000 next year with Luca Rossetti as driver...but if any participations to IRC remains to see

[animrallye]

IMO, we can post here about S2000 cars in National Championships and in WRC's IRC thread about Intercontinental Rally Challenge

[PLuto]

My biggest fear about the IRC is that it will lead to Eurosport dumping the WRC coverage.

It is true. And that is why organisers of WRC events are angry, because IRC will have much better TV coverage than WRC.

[[Madeira-Rally]]

I'm also not afraid about Eurosport dropping WRC coverage, maybe it's because I'm not following it? Yes, that could be the reason

Me too Raven... WRC is "almost over" dead for me....

[Tom206wrc]

News from today !!! Peugeot Portugal officially announced the participation of their star driver Bruno Magalhaes with a 207 S2000 in 2007 national championship !!!!

http://www.ralis.online.pt