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13th May 2010, 12:02 #1
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Wales Rally GB 2010
This week Wales Rally GB, one of the UK’s largest and most iconic motorsport events, launched its plans for the 2010 event which will run from 11th - 14th November.
Announcements included an all new special stage, which will run in Cardiff Bay and a welcome return to the classic stage in Radnor Forest, near Presteigne, Powys.* The event will be the 13th and final round of the World Rally Championship and a chance for British fans to get up close to the sport on their doorstep.
This year’s Wales Rally GB route provides fans, families and those who are new to the world of rallying with the perfect mix of old and new. For the first time, Cardiff Bay will play host to a special stage which will run twice, on the evenings of Thursday 11th and Saturday 13th November. The timed test of speed and driver skill will run on the Cardiff Bay barrage and into the dock area. It will be ideal for those who want to enjoy the event in Wales’ vibrant capital, particularly young families, as public transport and parking are easily accessible.
For fans who revel in soaking up the nostalgia of this event, the rally will return to Radnor Forest for the first time in 11 years. The ultra fast 15.1 km stage will run twice on Saturday the 13th and promises rally followers plenty of high speed entertainment.
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13th May 2010, 13:03 #2
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£99 for a World Rally pass.... it's gone up....
This is minority/niche sport.......not F1, Football.....
Is there a better sound than that of Porsche engined Flat-6 ???
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13th May 2010, 22:48 #3
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Originally Posted by AndyRAC
I agree, I used to love the WRC in the UK when it was the classic England stages, but paying £100 for a full access ticket is too much in my opinion, more so when you look at the costs of the hotels when the event is on, unless you go camping...
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14th May 2010, 08:30 #4
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Should be an awesome event.
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Originally Posted by Francis44
The event is still good if your watching it on TV, but try getting from stage to stage in Wales, it was a nightmare!! We only managed 2 stages one day due to the issues with getting blocked in, in the car park!
plus... the police are out in force with the speed traps!
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14th May 2010, 11:12 #6
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Originally Posted by AndyRAC
No one gives something for free.
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14th May 2010, 11:43 #7MJWGuestOriginally Posted by RicKT
Oh and dont forget to enjoy the speed and spectacle........watching live beats TV coverage by about a million%.
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14th May 2010, 11:46 #8
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Rally NZ, the last time I went in as a spectator we saw 4 stages in the day.
Rally Oz last year I managed 3 stages but could have done 4 if I tried.
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14th May 2010, 11:54 #9
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Originally Posted by Motorsportfun
Saying that, watching it live is another world to on TV. But I'm not sure I can justify paying that much to watch 2 stages a day - works out at £33 a day, £16.50 a stage. Compare that with National events that use the same stages, normally £10 for the day.
Is there a better sound than that of Porsche engined Flat-6 ???
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14th May 2010, 14:44 #10Originally Posted by Motorsportfun
Rally Catalunya and Rally Ireland were both free events last year. Those of us who have grown up seeing 'proper' rallying (5-day events) with no charges don't believe that comparisons with F1 (vastly over-priced in the modern era) are valid. Ultimately, why should the Rally Fan subsidise the Citroen and Ford advertising budget? It would be interesting to have a comparison chart of those events that do charge and what you get for your money.
Germany for bronze access is ca. 33% less than WalesKris Meeke got fired -PSG so terrified they quit!
Meeke had a big gap to Rossel after stage 3 (20 sec) at stage 4 had a puncture and now the gap to Rossel is just 2 sec Gryazin strangely slow,anybody now why?...
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