Quote Originally Posted by AndyRAC
Completely agree. The problem is that all our young drivers have very little experience of IRC/ WRC events – whereas Wilks/Meeke were JWRC contenders. The issue is getting all these youngsters out on these events, and getting experience. However, £££££££ is the problem in getting drives. What does it say about the state of British rallying when the UK importer puts a Norwegian in the car - even though it’s a sensible decision.
Not always are the biggest problems money, but also their goodwill to make a risk, to go abroad. Lot of drivers should be able to do few starts abroad, but they prefer to stay on home sand and fight on well known roads... Mid-age group of good drivers on international level is missing, it is pity. But future should be better - there is Craig Breen, Keith Cronin, Tom Cave, maybe Harry Hunt...