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30th August 2017, 04:33 #181
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Are you still ignoring that an FIA World Championship can't be held only in Europe...? Do you honestly believe that new manufacturers will join your European Championship because the main thing keeping other manufacturers out of the WRC now are the costs associated with the events held outside of Europe?
This is such a pointless discussion...Last edited by the sniper; 30th August 2017 at 04:38.
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30th August 2017, 08:15 #182
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Finally a sensible statement! Trying to have a reasoned non-pedantic discussion with Sollitt is like trying to pick Mercury up off a stainless steel bench.
Impossible.
The WRC needs variety and interest. I struggle to understand how Hyundai's young driver program only has Europeans in it. Was that because they could all drive there for an interview? Seems to have been a major factor. Irrespective there is a problem with the sport when at the pinnacle a Top Manufacturer has 8 of the most promising new drivers - from one continent....
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30th August 2017, 08:16 #183
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A small piece in MN today with Yves Matton questioning WRC Promoter and saying the championship doesn't have a 'clear global view'. And that it needs someone to assess the value that each new rally brings to the table. Or reading between the lines - communicate that with the teams.
For what it's worth he said he'd have added New Zealand due to it's historical significance in the championship, and also the great scenery/pictures it provides.
Not really a lot of other news in MN. I think everyone is on holiday.
EDIT: Australia secures funding for another three years - https://www.motorsport-news.co.uk/ne...vernment-deal/Last edited by Simmi; 30th August 2017 at 09:05.
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30th August 2017, 08:19 #184
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30th August 2017, 09:50 #185
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Precisely my point. There are only European drivers exposed as the WRC never goes anywhere else. I could name 3 top drivers from Australia and New Zealand but you would never have heard of them. Why? because they aren't in a WRC feeder series. Does that mean they aren't as good? No.
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30th August 2017, 16:38 #186
Rally Australia with government funding for three years...
How exciting.
Not! *rolls eyes*GG: "I'm stinky! I needa good shower and nice bowl of pasta!"
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30th August 2017, 17:13 #187
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A shame Perth couldn't get the funding; a unique ball bearing surface, the Bunnings stages (now called something else) and an event which had a party atmosphere. Instead we get the current damp squib....marvellous...
and NZ can't get in the WRC.
Is there a better sound than that of Porsche engined Flat-6 ???
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30th August 2017, 19:53 #188
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30th August 2017, 23:08 #189
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30th August 2017, 23:46 #190
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Only if you're incapable of rational discussion. The only suggestion I have made is to apply an age old well proven principle that if you cut costs you will increase participation. It's a no brainer - a proven formula.
The response ... spurious, emotive nonsense and misquotations.Never do anything you wouldn't want to explain to a paramedic.
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