New to WRC--How should I watch and what should I watch for

[Revman]

Alright, I have watched the race reviews of every rally from '16. I am as ready as I am ever going to be I think. I know that you guys probably have a way you watch and dialogue about the rallies, so I will be watching the forum closely for insights. If you feel that something unique is happening during a rally, I would really appreciate it if you would let me know. I think that I understand the basics, but it is the nuances of racing that really fascinates me. Thank you for all of your patience, and dialogue. Great forum for a great sport.

[lewalcindor]

If you want an idea of how the WRC was like in the older days, WRC's youtube channel has a bunch of the the older rally reviews. For example, here is Day 1 of the 2001 Monte Carlo Rally:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDWFAJbHdD4

The channel also has a full 50+ minute review of entire rallies, but I prefer the 26 minute day-by-day versions. Fans seem to agree that 2001 was perhaps the best year in the WRC - many former and future WRC champs, and probably the last year that specialists were able to win their specialized rallies.

Overall, the channel appears to have rally reviews from 2001-2008. Unfortunately, I don't think you can download the reviews even via external download websites because WRC didn't make the download links public (though I'm sure there are other means you can use to download - I'm not tech savvy enough to figure them out).

There are other non-official youtube channels that have older WRC reviews from before 2001.

[A FONDO]

speaking about that

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY8VhgMb3Ko Rallye Monte Carlo 1994 Best of by Rallye Luminy13

[A FONDO]

and of course this... remember Tanak's man-hand evacuation? and other interesting drivers and cars we will not see this time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ELveY0MrhM Highlights rallye Monte Carlo 2015 by Ouhla lui

[Revman]

I have the same excitement waiting for the first rally as I have had waiting for the NASCAR opener. Thinking that I am going to love this!

[Rallyper]

So are you doing Sweden as well? (Knowing you´re in Europe a few weeks earlier)

[Revman]

So are you doing Sweden as well? (Knowing you´re in Europe a few weeks earlier)

No, I won't be at a rally live....just following along via the WRC site, etc. So excited!

[AndyRAC]

This is Rally! 70's 80's 90's Edition - with Pure Engine Sounds
Rally Group B - Tribute
WRC "Lombard RAC Rally" 1983 ("Group B")

Some videos from when Rallying was really popular - and could rival F1......

[lewalcindor]

If you want an idea of how the WRC was like in the older days, WRC's youtube channel has a bunch of the the older rally reviews. For example, here is Day 1 of the 2001 Monte Carlo Rally:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDWFAJbHdD4

The channel also has a full 50+ minute review of entire rallies, but I prefer the 26 minute day-by-day versions. Fans seem to agree that 2001 was perhaps the best year in the WRC - many former and future WRC champs, and probably the last year that specialists were able to win their specialized rallies.

Overall, the channel appears to have rally reviews from 2001-2008. Unfortunately, I don't think you can download the reviews even via external download websites because WRC didn't make the download links public (though I'm sure there are other means you can use to download - I'm not tech savvy enough to figure them out).

I learned today that I can't even cast the videos on my new 55 inch TV via Chromecast. So that's a bummer. I'll just have to keep watching them on my tablet then.

[Revman]

Questions about pre-rally work:

1) NASCAR relies heavily on simulation work prior to an event due to a lack of testing. Do rally teams utilize simulators?

2) After the pre-rally (test day), how much adjusting do the teams do? How in the hell do they tune to a course that has so much potential for change?