Prodrive Mini WRC

[bennizw]

I was told in the start of May during a national rally event in Norway that Henning was supposed to be competing the rest of the WRC season - that didn't happen... Find it hard to believe that he will be back with a full assault for next year after this.

[skarderud]

Yeah, lots of rumours around Henning, as always
maybe its just b.s.
time will show.
Maybe prodrive do only the european rallies anyway, with paying drivers. Who know's?

[GigiGalliNo1]

Don't forget that MINI have sponsors that they've spoken to for a while. The only issue was having a promoter ie now RedBull are in, their discussions will begin again and are doing a full 2013 campaign. Don't worry.

[Mintexmemory]

Don't forget that MINI have sponsors that they've spoken to for a while. The only issue was having a promoter ie now RedBull are in, their discussions will begin again and are doing a full 2013 campaign. Don't worry.

If, of course, you believe that piece of PR spin. If Prodrive really were in bed with Samsung then there should be nothing to stop the relationship being established. Time will tell, just that Dodgy Dave always reminds me of a used car salesman!

[GigiGalliNo1]

But why would you tell people and the media that you have been speaking to clients and sponsors about getting branding on the car but they can't lock anything in because the sport is NOT being shown on TV, in the news and online like it should be!

Who would sponsor anything if its not being shown properly?! It's legit.

Otherwise, why say it. It'll just push people away. Letting others know this is an issue with the sport and now everything working ie with RedBull it'll attract back the sponsor talks.

[Abarth]

Maybe Meeke and Henning would be a good solution for Mini in 2013.
Meeke for free, Henning paying.

[Mintexmemory]

But why would you tell people and the media that you have been speaking to clients and sponsors about getting branding on the car but they can't lock anything in because the sport is NOT being shown on TV, in the news and online like it should be!

Who would sponsor anything if its not being shown properly?! It's legit.

Otherwise, why say it. It'll just push people away. Letting others know this is an issue with the sport and now everything working ie with RedBull it'll attract back the sponsor talks.

Have you never heard of playing poker with a bad hand? If a potential sponsor thinks they are the only option then they can make a 'take it or leave it' offer. If they aren't the only show in town and they are keen to be exposed via WRC then the team has a bargaining lever. Mmmm. much to learn have you about the dark side! DD Richards is probably looking to tie a deal with anyone he can find at the moment but he desperately won't want them to think he can't go elsewhere!

Re. The Henning / Kris suggestion -Thought Jarko had a contract?! (Oh yes - it's a "Prodrive" contract - do not expose to sunlight, naked flames or contract lawyers)

[Viking]

""Now we have to move on, confirm our programme and driver line up for next year and continue with our development programme in order to achieve our goal of securing a maiden MINI win in the WRC."

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[navtheace]

Will the Paceman become the new MINI for the WRC ?

[TyPat107]

What are the chances Prodrive will use this car sometime down the development road?

Detroit Preview: Mini Paceman concept relieves Countryman of extra doors

Will the Paceman become the new MINI for the WRC ?

i asked the same almost 2 years ago. I think this car would look more spectacular as a wrc car compared to the countryman