[WRC] News & rumours (part IV) 2016

[tomhlord]

Judging by Twitter it looks like there is a Hyundai media event going on for the next two days. Wishful thinking for more 2017 news?

Maybe. It's more the launch of the 'N' fast road cars, but nice that rallying was the genesis of the sub-brand.

[Mirek]

Kreim is three years younger than Griebel and was less experienced. I think that probably made the difference. A bit late for Griebel. Too bad: Speed and consistency are there.

Thanks for explanation.

[Rallyper]

Emil obviously isn't German therefore there is no reason to speak about him in relation to Škoda Deutschland.

Ok.

[Fly]

Thanks for explanation.

It's just my point of view

[jbmarcus21]

Gymkhana 9 by Ken Block is online => http://bit.ly/2cop2Fa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bkX5VkZg8U

[N.O.T]

Gymkhana 9 by Ken Block is online => http://bit.ly/2cop2Fa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bkX5VkZg8U

Are you serious ? Nobody cares about the staged videos that chinless vagabond dog produces.

[WUff1]

Also Kreim has a lot of financial background in his family - maybe another reason why he´s doing so many rallies.

[SubaruNorway]

Did an interview with finish website www.Rallirinki.net , Hortusvuori on the forum, on how i work when making video's and some views on the media side of WRC

https://rallirinki.net/2016/09/13/th...-million-hits/

[EstWRC]

wrc.com speculating about line-ups http://www.wrc.com/en/wrc/news/septe...6--12-12-.html
http://www.wrc.com/en/wrc/news/septe...7--12-12-.html

[Oppositelock]

"The WRC TV crew has to use a tripod to make the footage steady enough for TV. They also have to have a spot where their advertising banners can be seen and sometimes a place slow enough for sponsors on cars to be seen. Sponsors pay for our and the drivers enjoyment so we can’t forget them."

Very well said. And exactly the reason why the work of professional crews is not comparable to the work of fans.

Plus:
- for timing reasons the pros usually have to go to places not too far away from a parking spot
- to produce TV compatible footage often very good spots are not possible because of light, viewing angle, objects in view etc.
- the pros don't have the time (= are not getting paid) for doing daylong recces already at home
- the big majority of pictures have to be dedicated to teams/cars who pay for the whole thing

But for sure: There is room for improvement.