WRC Calendar 2020

[PLuto]

BRC also announced Ulster Rally to be run 22th of August. That's the date where Rally Finland is supposed to go. Also it's probably unlikely that NI would host separate BRC and WRC events?

Finland will stay on beginning of August.

[Brynmor Pierce]

BRC also announced Ulster Rally to be run 22th of August. That's the date where Rally Finland is supposed to go. Also it's probably unlikely that NI would host separate BRC and WRC events?

Why not? Wales does with the Cambrian and Rally GB based in the same town

[AnttiL]

Why not? Wales does with the Cambrian and Rally GB based in the same town

Cambrian rally has been arranged since the 50's and Wales Rally GB is a descendant of the RAC rally. They have been organized separately for decades, so it's not a problem that they're based in the same area. Anyway, I'm not familiar with NI's rallies but I would except that it would have to be a major rally that they would transform to WRC level. But wouldn't they run a candidate run?

[Rally Power]

Perhaps such a calendar shake up is what the sport needs. Ending in Ireland... why not!
No more Turkey.. shame as it's unique if you're there compare to the same old same old Portugal and other Gravel events...

Apparently you’ve miss this year revised Rally de Portugal, including the return of Arganil iconic stages. Anyway, having NZ back will certainly be great for the WRC but it’s too early to tell how much events like the new Safari, Japan and even NI will help to improve the series.

[Brynmor Pierce]

Cambrian rally has been arranged since the 50's and Wales Rally GB is a descendant of the RAC rally. They have been organized separately for decades, so it's not a problem that they're based in the same area. Anyway, I'm not familiar with NI's rallies but I would except that it would have to be a major rally that they would transform to WRC level. But wouldn't they run a candidate run?

I mean what would I know...only living with 20 miles of the stages, competing on the Cambrian 15 or so times...

[the sniper]

I mean what would I know...only living with 20 miles of the stages, competing on the Cambrian 15 or so times...

I think you've taken what he's saying the wrong way.

Cambrian rally has been arranged since the 50's and Wales Rally GB is a descendant of the RAC rally. They have been organized separately for decades, so it's not a problem that they're based in the same area. Anyway, I'm not familiar with NI's rallies but I would except that it would have to be a major rally that they would transform to WRC level. But wouldn't they run a candidate run?

Any WRC rally in Northern Ireland would be organised by Motorsport UK's Events Team (formally known as IMS), the same organiser behind Rally GB. While I can't think of any precedent where an event has changed so dramatically, I doubt they'll be required to run a candidate rally, as it'll essentially be a continuation of Rally GB with the organiser having proven themselves there. They may well be assisted by people from the Northern Ireland Motor Club (who organise the Ulster Rally) or Ulster Automobile Club (who organised the Circuit of Ireland and continue to organise the UAC Easter Stages in its place), but I imagine Motorsport UK will wish to retain full control of the event.

[AnttiL]

Of course I might be wrong in this. Maybe the organisation of Wales Rally GB could be just moved over to NI to form a new WRC rally from scratch. Just assuming things here

[Ifox95]

Still can’t believe the GB one will not be in the main land... and not even gravel!
What a crock of shit.

Stop referring to England, Scotland & Wales as the "Mainland", no need to get political here, you swear Ireland was the size of the Isle of Wight the way your talking, btw the rotation idea is a brilliant one at that, nice to mix it up a bit, don't need to be so stuck in your ways T16!

[T16]

Stop referring to England, Scotland & Wales as the "Mainland", no need to get political here, you swear Ireland was the size of the Isle of Wight the way your talking, btw the rotation idea is a brilliant one at that, nice to mix it up a bit, don't need to be so stuck in your ways T16!

Apologies, didn’t mean to offend with my use of mainland.
It doesn’t matter to me what size Ireland is, it just makes it much more of a trek and chew on getting there.
As for being stuck in my ways... each to their own I guess. Have Ireland as a separate event, but please don’t take away the mud and the forests of rally GB.

[Farbar1]

I don't know what is going on but the WRC promoter must be pretty incompetent if they haven't been able to come up with a 2020 calendar by now.