2016 BRC (British Rally Championship)

[Jack4688`]

They prefaced it with silly season continues, so perhaps not. I guess they found an image online that would help with the latest 'big news' that they're going to over-hype

[Fast Eddie WRC]

They are outdoing themselves this time with ' 4 big announcements in the next 24 hours' ...

[Simmi]

Looks like Euan Thorburn is going to announce a programme in Motorsport News. He'd be a quality addition to the series.


EDIT: And the first announcement is Tom Cave for all the rounds. Very good news - http://www.msabrc.com/magnificent-seven-for-tom-cave/

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Latest list of the speculated, confirmed and possible entries for 2016.

BRC1

DMack

Max Vatanen – Ford Fiesta R5 – Confirmed
Elfyn Evans – Ford Fiesta R5 – Confirmed

Comblift Rallying

Josh Moffett – Fiesta R5 (Confirmed)
Sam Moffett – Fiesta R5 (Confirmed)

Individual entries

Neil Simpson – Skoda Fabia (Confirmed)
Rhys Yates – Fiesta R5 (Confirmed)
David Bogie – Fabia R5? (unconfirmed)
Damian Cole – Ford Fiesta S2000 (Confirmed)
Hugh Hunter – Ford Fiesta R5 (Confirmed)
Tomas Davies – Ford Fiesta R5 (Confirmed)
Jonny Greer – Citroen DS3 (unconfirmed)
John Indri – Ford Fiesta R5 (Unconfirmed)
Desi Henry – Skoda Fabia R5 (Confirmed)
Ollie Mellors – Proton S2000 (Confirmed)
Jamie Anderson – Ford Fiesta R5 (Unconfirmed)
Tom Cave – Ford Fiesta R5 (Confirmed)

[Simmi]

Unless it was you who made the list then give the person who did some credit: http://www.wetheterrors.com/brc-2016-entry/

[Arnold Triyudho Wardono]

I wonder if Max & Elfyn will rallying with their fathers throwback liveries in some events..?

[MrJan]

Would really help the series get back on its feet if that list is near the truth. I know they're overdoing the hype a bit, but they need to drum up support for the 're-release' of the BRC, fingers crossed it will get back towards where it used to be.

[Simmi]

Would really help the series get back on its feet if that list is near the truth. I know they're overdoing the hype a bit, but they need to drum up support for the 're-release' of the BRC, fingers crossed it will get back towards where it used to be.

That's a credible list. All people who have either confirmed, bought R5 cars or who expressed interest in running the series. A slight bit of over-hyping aside you can't deny they've done a great job in creating a buzz about the BRC that just hasn't been there in well over a decade.

Looks like there is more to come too in terms of announcements.

[Simmi]

BRC stories today are the TV package - which will be highlights on Channel 4 and BT Sport.

Euan Thorburn confirmed for the season in a Peugeot 208 R5
Jamie Anderson confirmed for the season in a Fiesta R5. Will try to upgrade to the Evo.

[AndyRAC]

Seems to be lots of positives, which can only be good. I'm more pleased about the Ch4 coverage than BTSport, who seem to use rallying as 'filler'.
Now they have to promote the fact there is FTA coverage; interest in the sport has dropped alarmingly in the last 10+ years.
Bring on the Mid Wales stages......