World Rallycross Championship a.k.a RALLYX [Archive] - Page 3

giu canbera

14th September 2015, 16:37

Tanner Foust talking about the GRC Beetle car.
I'm actually surprised to hear that these RX cars are good for 900 to 1000hp! I'm not a big expert on the subject, so I'm really stoked. They are 600hp due restrictors to allow fair competition.
But now I cant stop thinking about how we need a no-restricted class both in RallyX and WRC =P

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

giu canbera

14th September 2015, 16:41

Twitter rumour - French newspaper announces for RX 2017 official teams from Subaru, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Hyundai, Dacia !!??

Anyone seen or heard more about this ?

I know that RX's board were talking to a few manufacturers that were planning to join the series in 2016-2017. Not sure if theres something confirmed but these were the same names I've read somewhere. Excepet for Opel (chevy), that was also rumored to be interested to join with the Corsa

giu canbera

17th September 2015, 20:07

RallyCross Challenge Europe - Another GREAT series to watch. With lots of classes, and SuperCars to close the event!
Heres some action from Round 5 in Austria https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sd0wvN2nMX4
Other races on the same channel

...ExtremeRallyCross (the Australian series) just had its first race but with only 15 cars among 3 classes, the promoters were not excited. They are cancelling some rounds due the lack of cars.
The "top class" had one superLites OMSE car, one Mitsubishi and one Suzuki Jeep or something... It was pretty weird. Hope they dont give up... but they are a HUGE market, they NEED supercars

Fast Eddie WRC

20th September 2015, 22:17

Solberg back on top today in Barcelona !

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPX2FyuVAAApV-x.jpg:large

Mirek

20th September 2015, 22:26

The overtaking maneuvre in the final by which he got from third to first was awesome!

tbtstt

20th September 2015, 22:52

Few shots from Loheac a couple of weekends ago:

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/714/20901209284_3a22dfefc3_b.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5774/21335928460_50eb558d49_b.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/647/21335924270_a3e554537b_b.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5653/21512920242_2d6a33e21e_b.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5718/21336169678_03251a73be_b.jpg

Some more shots here...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/22961613@N06/albums/72157658804647295

...if anyone is interested. :)

mohit

21st September 2015, 13:21

petter was up against factory teams so this shows talent and dedication he has towards motor sports.

Gregor-y

21st September 2015, 13:42

Nice view above the start line in Hell: :cool:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNAZfuvWgAAsM4n.jpg:large

Viiitun look at such a beautiful setting..Beutiful summer weather--we know will change..

I don't care about the winter; Chicago and Denver get things just as bad or worse. I spent a few days in Trondheim last week and it's now my favorite city.

BleAivano

22nd September 2015, 11:27

The overtaking maneuvre in the final by which he got from third to first was awesome!

I disagree, he had to "tackle" the others to get infront. Surely he can make a good pass without slamming into those who were infront him?
It was the same in the semi final where Ekström was hit by Larsson which damaged Ekström's car and ruining his race.

This is why I really dislike about RallyX there is no sportmanship but rather just if someone is in your way just push them off with no consequences.
RX isn't more then glorified folkrace (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1821u8gSZ0s) (stock car) with more expensive cars.

Lundefaret

22nd September 2015, 12:11

I don't care about the winter; Chicago and Denver get things just as bad or worse. I spent a few days in Trondheim last week and it's now my favorite city.

On behalf of Norway, the King, Queen and all Norwegians, Thank You for being positive to Trondheim and Norway (and forgetting that the price level is somewhat on the expensive side :) )

Fast Eddie WRC

22nd September 2015, 17:59

I disagree, he had to "tackle" the others to get infront. Surely he can make a good pass without slamming into those who were infront him?
It was the same in the semi final where Ekström was hit by Larsson which damaged Ekström's car and ruining his race.

This is why I really dislike about RallyX there is no sportmanship but rather just if someone is in your way just push them off with no consequences.

I didn't see that Solberg did anything wrong in the Barca Supercar Final... the two cars ahead were running slightly wide, battling with each other and Solberg kept tight to the apex and passed up the inside. One slight brush with Hansen was the only contact when he was already level..

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPW31v9WcAAvlvz.jpg

Watch again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiZvzT-7JMQ

giu canbera

22nd September 2015, 21:15

RallyCross Argentina round.... 2? or 3?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC8NoNv_-LQ
SuperCar final

Arnold Triyudho Wardono

23rd September 2015, 18:00

I wonder if Istanbul layout would be changed again..?

This is why I really dislike about RallyX there is no sportmanship but rather just if someone is in your way just push them off with no consequences.
RX isn't more then glorified folkrace (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1821u8gSZ0s) (stock car) with more expensive cars.

Are you suggest that WRX/ERX should have avoidable collision penalty (time penalty or double joker)..?

Sulland

23rd September 2015, 22:12

Are you suggest that WRX/ERX should have avoidable collision penalty (time penalty or double joker)..?

Maybe, or that the referees/jury need to get more active with their black flags. Disqualification from the heat, stop immediatly.
If you spearhead cars, you are out.
You can ruin a whole season if you wanted to.

Arnold Triyudho Wardono

24th September 2015, 00:23

^I'm disagree, because that would ruin the excitement..(even James May says that)

And I've watching the final and I think it's just a racing incident, unlike Chicherit's action at Loheac heat 4 race 4.

Fast Eddie WRC

25th September 2015, 11:23

GG livery for RX Italy.. :cool:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPvIR91WoAAoUej.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPuskqGW8AAASLT.jpg:large

Arnold Triyudho Wardono

25th September 2015, 16:51

What a good car..(please KIA, expand to WRC)

I wonder if someone would build a Supercar version of C4 Cactus..?
It's eligible according from this list:http://www.fia.com/file/33273/download?token=fpjEMwXH

JUF

25th September 2015, 18:32

Arnold Triyudho Wardono

29th September 2015, 07:22

Andy Jordan to replace Ekki in Franciacorta.

giu canbera

30th September 2015, 04:32

If Kevin Hansen wins RX Lites, isn´t it his prize to take part in World RX of Argentina in the Olsbergs MSE Ford Fiesta Supercar (like Kevin Eriksson last year)? However, is he old enough and will Olsbergs MSE agree with that? Anyway he´s part of a competitive team... :D

I think that "prize" was only cuz Kev Erikkson is OMSE Team Owner's son!
Hansen is a Peugeot-Hansen driver and I dont think he is old enough to ride a supercar.
I'm hearing he will race a Peugeot (SuperCar) next season in the Scandinavian RX series. (he won the Scandinavian Lites title last year. 2nd this year)

giu canbera

30th September 2015, 04:42

BTW...Here http://www.svtplay.se/video/3341811/motor-stcc/stcc-stcc-2 at 3h and 45min mark you can watch Scandinavian RallyX final race. Both classes.

And here some highlights from the RallyCross Challenge Europe - Round 5 in Austria
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sd0wvN2nMX4

Here the GRC Doubleheader in L.A. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-Ou6dFdAhg
The Washington Race https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-d3_u4H4ag
And Detroit's doubleheader https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJg3m6CCYow and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47UfoASLM3Y

Here some RallyCross France momments from RD.2 I guess
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU1C1Fc4IsE

Here some Stadium Super Trucks race at Long Beach (i know u guys are gonna HATE this but this is really cool racing. I dont care about "ohhh US racing just sucks cuz mimimimi"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2e-VgC07PBQ

And Here some TORC Off Road action. Its kinda like RallyCross but with big V8 Trucks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9sPvzt56S0
Its awesome. Big 4WD trucks starts 6h 52min

Cheers

Sulland

30th September 2015, 12:56

Looks nice!
What engine specs does he have on the Kia?
Has he buildt it himselves?

GG livery for RX Italy.. :cool:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPvIR91WoAAoUej.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPuskqGW8AAASLT.jpg:large

Arnold Triyudho Wardono

6th October 2015, 18:18

In Istanbul, Timmy won again.

Sulland, I think you should watching GRC Barbados race 1, Block being Block, Sandell was disqualified after hitting Scott Speed, and Tanner won the doubleheader. The crash itself was quite brutal comparing with Petter & Robin at Catalunya (too much debris)

MrJan

7th October 2015, 18:55

Bit of a crazy turn of events for Timmy to end up winning, once again we had a SF that was bizarre (a bit like in Hell). Petter still has a commanding lead in the championship, but the way that Hansen have developed that 208 over the season is extremely impressive, if only they'd cracked it sooner.

Looking forward to Italy, with Galli and Jordan having one off drives, I'm hoping that Jordan getting more drives is a sign of things to come and he's lining up something for next season, but I suspect he'll stay in BTCC. Would be great to have a permanent British driver that isn't a bellend though.

Fast Eddie WRC

7th October 2015, 22:57

Would be great to have a permanent British driver that isn't a bellend though.

In that case, much rather have Guy Wilks.

Fast Eddie WRC

8th October 2015, 17:39

GG RX test: https://youtu.be/wR1HCKZwle4

Sulland

9th October 2015, 12:19

GG RX test: https://youtu.be/wR1HCKZwle4

Not Bad if this was the "virgin test". But they need to fix the wheel lift in corners. Does not help traction!

Micke_VOC

14th October 2015, 00:46

What engine in the Kia ?
The car looks very soft.

Fast Eddie WRC

14th October 2015, 17:41

http://cdn.images.autosport.com/editorial/1444304452.jpg

Ex-WRC driver Gigi Galli says Kia Rio is three-year World RX plan...

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/121202

Fast Eddie WRC

18th October 2015, 13:37

Galli out of RX Italy.. :(

http://www.fiaworldrallycross.com/article/9001/game-over-for-galli-at

Live Stream: http://www.fiaworldrallycross.com/livestream

Fast Eddie WRC

18th October 2015, 15:14

Timmy Hansen out of SF2 !!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CRmjgMEW0AABzg7.jpg

Solberg can win the title here !

Fast Eddie WRC

18th October 2015, 15:44

Bakkerud wins the ItalyRX, Solberg 3rd .. the championship goes down to the final round !

Arnold Triyudho Wardono

18th October 2015, 16:14

And Hansen takes the Teams title

Sulland

18th October 2015, 23:23

Petter needs 5 points in the last round to be certain on his 3rd world title.
max 30 points in one round!

http://www.fiaworldrallycross.com/

tbtstt

20th October 2015, 13:46

Solberg just needs a couple of average times in the heats to take the Championship at the last round. I would imagine the entry in Argentina will be 20 cars or less.

Would like to have seen Petter take the title when I was in Italy, but still a great weekend of racing!

skarderud

20th October 2015, 15:39

You can buy both Citroëns of Petter, now.
Is he going to some sort of factoryteam?

tbtstt

20th October 2015, 15:45

You can buy both Citroëns of Petter, now.
Is he going to some sort of factoryteam?
Possibly; I would think its more likely he is building an all new car for 2016 though.

The original (2013 season) DS3 which was used by Hvaal was up for sale late last year.

Rallyper

20th October 2015, 17:35

Possibly; I would think its more likely he is building an all new car for 2016 though.

The original (2013 season) DS3 which was used by Hvaal was up for sale late last year.

He has two titles now in RX. Why shouldn´t he go for two titles in WRC? (Know it sounds a bit crazy, but with Petter you never know, right?)

tbtstt

20th October 2015, 17:51

He has two titles now in RX. Why shouldn´t he go for two titles in WRC? (Know it sounds a bit crazy, but with Petter you never know, right?)
Because a full WRC season is still a lot more expensive than a season in World Rallycross...

(...and he is the best thing to happen to rallycross in a while, so we want him to stay!).

Petter has already confirmed he will be doing more rallycross in 2016, with a potential Dakar drive in 2017:

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/121338

MrJan

21st October 2015, 14:04

He has two titles now in RX. Why shouldn´t he go for two titles in WRC? (Know it sounds a bit crazy, but with Petter you never know, right?)

Because he doesn't have a VW? Also it seems to me that he enjoys rallycross far more than he did rallying, and it's almost certainly a damn sight cheaper.

Micke_VOC

21st October 2015, 14:19

http://www.nwt.se/sport/motorsport/2015/10/20/petter-solberg-saljer-ut-bilar
about Petter selling his RX-cars.

He has something ready for next year, maybe contract with a factoryteam.

From the article:
"Do you already have an agreement with another manufacturer?- It may be so, but I can not go out with any info of the current state.
If you are building a new car, well that work need to begin soon?
- Well, if we are to build a new car then it is so.
So you can end up in a factory team where you get a finished car?
- So it may be.

Sulland

22nd October 2015, 09:38

So what factory team could that be for Petter?
And is it in the World or Global series?

Or could it be; http://rallytakeover.kinja.com/petter-solberg-puts-his-rallycross-citroen-up-for-sale-1737612800

tbtstt

29th October 2015, 12:48

Few photos from Franciacorta for the thread...

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/722/22541347456_19422e70fd_b.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5829/22541530406_de4c7a3b4d_b.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/716/22379693260_2cab70de85_b.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5675/22567691665_973ed20e00_b.jpg

...few more here:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/22961613@N06/albums/72157660067665689

If anyone is interested.

Fast Eddie WRC

29th October 2015, 21:48

World RX 2016 Calendar revealed..

http://www.fiaworldrallycross.com/article/9015/world-rx-reveals-its-2016

http://www.fiaworldrallycross.com/_mediaimages/8131.jpg

AndyRAC

30th October 2015, 08:50

Hardly qualifies as a 'World' series; 3 continents...hmm

tbtstt

30th October 2015, 09:56

Hardly qualifies as a 'World' series; 3 continents...hmm
I believe three continents is the minimum required by the FiA to class a Championship as "World".

AndyRAC

30th October 2015, 12:55

Yes, they changed it a few years ago. Though I'm sure North & South America are really 1 continent.

tbtstt

30th October 2015, 13:02

Yes, they changed it a few years ago. Though I'm sure North & South America are really 1 continent.
Yeah, I'm sure splitting the Americas is a recent thing!

Sulland

28th November 2015, 00:28

Will Petter take this championship home this weekend, or will he be taken out?

dimviii

29th November 2015, 18:07

Petter Solberg RX ‏@Petter_Solberg

BREAKING NEWS: PETTER SOLBERG IS THE 2015 FIA WORLD RX CHAMPION!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CU_oiGaWcAA3ujL.jpg

Sulland

29th November 2015, 18:35

Congratulation to Petter with his third FIA World Championship!!

Amazing!

Lets see if Petter reveals something on his 2016 plans today?

MrJan

30th November 2015, 00:03

Argentina was mostly a case of Petter prolonging the inevitable, but I do wonder how differently the season could have gone if Peugeot Hansen had got that car running better from the start. During the second half of the season Timmy became a real force to be reckoned with, but over the first few events I seem to remember he wasn't usually the one challenging Solberg. Next season could be interesting.

Today was all a bit ridiculous with the dust, I think they made the best of a bad situation but the slippery nature of the joker was mad. Good to see the young guns of Baumanis and Kevin Hansen coming into the fray, both seem to be pretty quick. I've got high hopes for next season, there are more and more decent drivers on the grid and I think several could really take the challenge to Solberg. Not too sure if Doran will be back though, he's quick at times but breaks cars and is too inconsistent. IMO there are much better drivers already on the grid and waiting in the wings.

Arnold Triyudho Wardono

30th November 2015, 19:12

^ No wonder why they're slower in final..

MrJan

30th November 2015, 19:53

^ No wonder why they're slower in final..

The final was chaos anyway, they were all running into each other on the first corner and then no one could get traction, it was exciting and they were all in the same boat

skarderud

2nd December 2015, 09:08

Sebastian loeb is doing world RX in a Peugeot next year!

car

2nd December 2015, 11:30

Sebastian loeb is doing world RX in a Peugeot next year!

Is he doing the whole season? I had an inkling that Solberg would also be a Peugeot driver in 2016...

Walach

2nd December 2015, 12:38

Sebastian loeb is doing world RX in a Peugeot next year!

Not a single official statement on websites all over the world supporting your claim. It is your "Kristiansen full ERC 2016" shout all over again.

skarderud

2nd December 2015, 13:26

Not a single official statement on websites all over the world supporting your claim. It is your "Kristiansen full ERC 2016" shout all over again.
The source is the wc....

Solberg is in talks with several brands, he hoped its not Citroën next year because he ain't got anything from them in support. But, maybe he use his car next season too.
Dakar in 2017.

Regarding Kristiansen, he has 3-4 outings ready, working with the last parts to do 7.

dimviii

2nd December 2015, 14:50

Sebastian loeb is doing world RX in a Peugeot next year!

Gigi Galli hacked your account?

skarderud

2nd December 2015, 15:30

Gigi Galli hacked your account?
If you understand norwegian :

http://www.radiomotor.no/2015/12/parc-ferme-4/

Intervju with Petter Solberg, he says so.

SubaruNorway

3rd December 2015, 19:36

Petter had heard rumours about Loeb driving, also about Button looking at making a team for 2017

NoName

9th December 2015, 03:34

836
837

Mitsubishi Mirage RX is starting to be build dec.16 and will be seen in EuroRX or GRC with a new driver.

Arnold Triyudho Wardono

9th December 2015, 09:15

^ From Mpart..?

pantealex

9th December 2015, 09:19

836
837

Mitsubishi Mirage RX is starting to be build dec.16 and will be seen in EuroRX or GRC with a new driver.

There is already one Mirage Supercar in Finland (Vaaranmaa Racing)

NoName

9th December 2015, 21:48

There is already one Mirage Supercar in Finland (Vaaranmaa Racing)

Yes I know. Looks like a home/amature build car. Have they try the car in Euro or WorldRX ?

pantealex

10th December 2015, 10:21

Yes I know. Looks like a home/amature build car. Have they try the car in Euro or WorldRX ?

Joni-Pekka Rajala probably if car is fast enough.

Rajala is "part" of Vaaranmaa Racing

Gregor-y

10th December 2015, 17:47

A local team has a Mirage in the US this year made in Poland with Evo parts. I'm guessing it's nothing to do with the other builds. I'll probably see it in January at the first rally of the year.
http://www.sport.dytko.pl/index.php?go=news&id=1410773117
http://www.specialstage.com/forums/showthread.php?77833-LSPR-2015&p=650345#post650345

BleAivano

11th December 2015, 12:52

No Ramona for the 2016 season: https://www.instagram.com/p/_Jg69vyrRZ/

tbtstt

11th December 2015, 13:11

No Ramona for the 2016 season: https://www.instagram.com/p/_Jg69vyrRZ/
Shame to see her go, but I can't see it making much difference to the racing.

Marklund Motorsport and Kristoffersson Motorsport to merge for 2016:

http://www.fiaworldrallycross.com/article/9052/volkswagen-rx-sweden-launched-in

Anton Marklund and Johan will drive the Polos. Looks like Topi is out and no word on what Linnerud or Veiby are doing for 2016.

MrJan

11th December 2015, 14:57

Anton Marklund and Johan will drive the Polos. Looks like Topi is out and no word on what Linnerud or Veiby are doing for 2016.

Shame that it's kind of been announced as big news, but effectively means that Linnerud, Veiby and Anderson may not be on the grid. Appreciate that they didn't do every round this season, but it would be disappointing if we don't see them again in 2016.

skarderud

13th January 2016, 07:39

Some rumours about ben clock and Petter Solberg is teaming up in Fords for worldRX.

Vladik

13th January 2016, 09:30

Some rumours about ben clock and Petter Solberg is teaming up in Fords for worldRX.

There was some rumours that OMSE lost factory support and Ford will be presented with other team and with american driver. Yesterday Hoonigan Racing or Ken Block (one of them. don't remember who exatly was) posted picture with WorldRX round flags. Seems like one of new Ford team driver will be Ken. From the other side, who is the new team? Can it be M-Sport?

jbmarcus21

13th January 2016, 12:50

Official Ken Block full season with Hoonigan Racing in 2016 for WorldRallycrossRX http://planetemarcus.com/saison-complete-world-rallycrossrx-pour-ken-block/

Arnold Triyudho Wardono

13th January 2016, 15:55

So we'll have three versions of Fiesta..

BleAivano

14th January 2016, 11:24

Petter will continue with the DS-3 in Wrx: http://www.vf.se/sport/bilsport/darfor-nobbar-solberg-rallyt

I stället fokuserar Petter Solberg på kommande säsong i rallycross-VM där han har blivit världsmästare två år i rad. I höstas tydde det mesta
på att norrmannen skulle sälja sina Citroënbilar och köra för ett annat märke 2016. Men nu avslöjar han att det blir en fortsättning med samma bil.

Fast Eddie WRC

16th January 2016, 16:45

Turn up loud !

https://twitter.com/EKSRX/status/688354343704236032

MrJan

23rd January 2016, 20:22

Official Ken Block full season with Hoonigan Racing in 2016 for WorldRallycrossRX http://planetemarcus.com/saison-complete-world-rallycrossrx-pour-ken-block/

With Bakkerud as a team mate it seems.

Viking

29th February 2016, 10:00

Sebastien Loeb will join Team Peugeot-Hansen to compete in all 12 rounds of this year’s FIA World Rallycross Championship

http://www.fiaworldrallycross.com/article/9100/loeb-joins-world-rx-with

Sulland

29th February 2016, 12:02

Loeb is a RX scoop!

Fast Eddie WRC

29th February 2016, 12:33

Awesome news !

The World RX goes to a new level of credibility and quality.

Arnold Triyudho Wardono

29th February 2016, 14:00

Does Munnich Motorsport will running the Ibiza for this season..?

Arnold Triyudho Wardono

1st March 2016, 17:27

Does anyone watching Gymkhana 8..?

1st March 2016, 23:54

Does anyone watching Gymkhana 8..?

yes but got bored after 4 min!

Arnold Triyudho Wardono

2nd March 2016, 08:28

yes but got bored after 4 min!
Don't worry buddy. I'm just asking for the Focus RX

sindroms

2nd March 2016, 09:31

Does Munnich Motorsport will running the Ibiza for this season..?

Yes. Reinis Nitišs will drive that car. Car is at a building process now.

Roy

2nd March 2016, 16:05

Don't worry buddy. I'm just asking for the Focus RX

Gerard Quinn
‏@WRCgerardquinn

Focus RS Confirmed by Ford Performance for Competition in 2016 FIA World Rallycross Championship #fordperformance #FocusRS @FIAWorldRX

Roy

2nd March 2016, 16:31

Gerard Quinn
‏@WRCgerardquinn

Focus RS Confirmed by Ford Performance for Competition in 2016 FIA World Rallycross Championship #fordperformance #FocusRS @FIAWorldRX

http://racing.ford.com/series/rally/news/articles/2016/03/focus-rs-confirmed-by-ford-performance-for-competition-in-2016-f.html

M-Sport is involved:
Malcolm Wilson, OBE, managing director for M-Sport, believes that together, they’ve produced a very special race car. “Working closely with our colleagues at Ford Performance and Hoonigan Racing Division, a huge amount of work has gone into this project,” he said. “It’s been an extremely exciting, rewarding venture -- one we hope yields considerable success. I’m confident we have a winning formula for the season ahead.”

Gordini

2nd March 2016, 18:35

S.Loeb will be RX champion 16, he destroy all other.

MrJan

2nd March 2016, 19:04

http://racing.ford.com/series/rally/news/articles/2016/03/focus-rs-confirmed-by-ford-performance-for-competition-in-2016-f.html

M-Sport is involved:
Malcolm Wilson, OBE, managing director for M-Sport, believes that together, they’ve produced a very special race car. “Working closely with our colleagues at Ford Performance and Hoonigan Racing Division, a huge amount of work has gone into this project,” he said. “It’s been an extremely exciting, rewarding venture -- one we hope yields considerable success. I’m confident we have a winning formula for the season ahead.”

Interesting. Will also be interesting to see just how much Block gets owned by Bakkerud!

@Gordini - My brother said the same, but I'm not so sure. Hansen really improved after last season and I think could be the one to beat. Petter is always quick, his main problem will be the car, unless he can be on par with how good that Peugeot was by the end of the season then he could have issues. Where I think Loeb will mostly lose out is in the racing element, he's quick but I think he'll struggle with how rough RX can be. No doubt he'll be in the running for the title (I think along with Solberg and Hansen...possibly Bakkerud with a few wins too if the car is half decent), but I don't think it'll be easy for him.

Away from that I'm interested to see what crops up for some other drivers. Is Jeanney still with Peugeot Hansen? Presumably the Solberg/Doran team is still together (although clearly one of those is pulling their weight and the other...) and will Heikkinen have a drive now that Marklund have joined with VW Sweden?

pantealex

3rd March 2016, 15:20

Hansen has 4 drivers already

Heikkinen has said no more VW for him, maybe EKS Audi ?

I believe that Hansen will be quicker than Loeb

gorganl2000

3rd March 2016, 16:00

as i said before in the seb loeb tread, i have no doubt about loeb's driving abilities whatsoever, but based on watching some wtcc and reading/watching his comments after races, it seems he is not a natural "car basher". His first instinct is not to push/rub/damage a car and rx involves a lot of that. If he can get out-front i suspect he will do well and use his abilities to open a grap (x-games), but once he get caught in the pack then its really anybody's luck how things turn out as well as being possibly held up (france loheac).

MrJan

3rd March 2016, 18:08

Hansen has 4 drivers already

Only the top two announced on the official site, I had to look at the Hansen site to see that Jeanney and Hansen Jnr Jnr are listed. Are they both doing a full season as well?

TWRC

3rd March 2016, 19:43

Only the top two announced on the official site, I had to look at the Hansen site to see that Jeanney and Hansen Jnr Jnr are listed. Are they both doing a full season as well?
They will be doing 10 rounds under the banner of the RX version of the Peugeot Academy.

NaBUru38

5th March 2016, 02:19

Where's the Audi and Citroën drivers?

MrJan

5th March 2016, 02:38

Where's the Audi and Citroën drivers?

To be announced mostly. Ekstrom will probably still be in the S1 (I hope so because that car with his livery looks great), suspect Larsson will be in the same car too. The Inkl-Stinkl team (or whatever it is) is switching to SEAT for this season, so the S3 is off the grid. As for Citroen, yet to have anything official but I think Liam and Petter are still a team and will stick with the DS3 (Doran in particular because he's been in a Citroen for years.

MrJan

5th March 2016, 02:38

They will be doing 10 rounds under the banner of the RX version of the Peugeot Academy.

Cool. Presumably missing out Argentina and Canada because they cost so much more to get to?

jbmarcus21

17th March 2016, 11:58

BIG NEWS ! Marcus Grönholm joins WorldRX as Team Manager OMSE + Niclas official driver for 2016 with Kevin Eriksson ➡ http://goo.gl/cGgJGZ

janvanvurpa

17th March 2016, 15:31

To be announced mostly. Ekstrom will probably still be in the S1 (I hope so because that car with his livery looks great), suspect Larsson will be in the same car too. .

That should add an extra element of excitement! 2 guys in the same car..
http://blog.caranddriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/2-Dual-Control-Volkswagen-Beetle-at-Sears-Pointless-24-Hours-of-LeMons-626x426.jpg

What could possibly go wrong?

MrJan

17th March 2016, 16:41

That should add an extra element of excitement! 2 guys in the same car.

:D I think we're more likely to see that in F1 :laugh:

Sulland

17th March 2016, 20:08

BIG NEWS ! Marcus Grönholm joins WorldRX as Team Manager OMSE + Niclas official driver for 2016 with Kevin Eriksson ➡ http://goo.gl/cGgJGZ

Would be better to see Marcus drive!

janvanvurpa

17th March 2016, 23:35

Would be better to see Marcus drive!

Has Rallycross always been this incestuous_
I'm sorry but it sure seems remarkable that the teenage sons of a whole bunch of team principles are all “discovered“ to be Whirled Champignonskit material...

Sucked when Malconm Wilson did it. Seems to be the norm in rallycross...

Why do I not get interested in any race where its some child driving---children can't afford this so the fact they do means forunes are being poured over little boys head who haven't proven anything except a relationship to somebody who was something..
This stuff taints what they did..

MrJan

17th March 2016, 23:52

Why do I not get interested in any race where its some child driving

Depends on the child though. Matt Wilson, not very good (his old man wasn't that great). Kevin Hansen, clearly pretty good even compared to his old man. Likewise Elfyn Evans in rallying, has achieved much more than his dad did, as has Jenson Button

Arnold Triyudho Wardono

18th March 2016, 11:29

Depends on the child though. Matt Wilson, not very good (his old man wasn't that great). Kevin Hansen, clearly pretty good even compared to his old man. Likewise Elfyn Evans in rallying, has achieved much more than his dad did, as has Jenson Button
The Wilsons are good in team management.. :D

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Miika

18th March 2016, 13:36

Marcus, son of Finnish Rally Champion Ulf Grönholm.

JUF

18th March 2016, 15:14

Yes, at least the half of all racedrivers has a family background in motorsport. Some fathers/mothers/whoever were more successful, others less. Otherwise there wouldn't be so much talents...

Fast Eddie WRC

18th March 2016, 17:02

Gronholm plays down expectations on son's World Rallycross season

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/123325/gronholm-plays-down-rx-expectations

janvanvurpa

18th March 2016, 21:57

Yes, at least the half of all racedrivers has a family background in motorsport. Some fathers/mothers/whoever were more successful, others less. Otherwise there wouldn't be so much talents...

Talentis not genetic..It cannot be inherited..Money and connections are easily "inherited"

Point forgotten is the its not that all these old guys who I respected are helping in some way their own sons--it is that they are electing to place their sons into seats fighting for the WORLD championship..when obviously no 17 year old can be imagined to have earned much of anything in life yet..Much less to "jump ahead of the class" with no real test---except paternity test...

In makes a complete farce that the title winner is Champion of the World.

Instead a win becomes "Merely a winner of a little incestuous gang of friends.." who have been gifted millions of dollars of resource NOT because what they did, but what Daddy did..

Yeah other car motorsport is infested with this..
I pay no attention to other CAR motorsports...because of it.

Lousada

18th March 2016, 23:35

Yes, at least the half of all racedrivers has a family background in motorsport. Some fathers/mothers/whoever were more successful, others less. Otherwise there wouldn't be so much talents...

In Rallycross it is a bit extreme at the moment though. Johan Kristoffersen, Robin Larsson, Hansen & Hansen, Eriksson, Grönholm are all young sons of prominent ex-rallycrossers. Of course Mathias Ekström and Liam Doran are also sons of rallycrossers, while mediocore talent Anton Marklund drives in his fathers team...

The Euro RX looks more interesting this year in my opinion. A variety of cars and interesting drivers. Hopefully they actually get some coverage this year as the heats and finals are now seperated from the world rx.

MrJan

18th March 2016, 23:57

Eriksson, Hansen and Hansen are proven to be pretty good though (although no doubt daddy's wallet plays a part), Larsson and Kristoffersen are also solid RX drivers. Just because someone's dad did a sport does not mean that they are no good. Take Valentino Rossi, his dad was a motorcycle racer. Colin McRae, his dad was a rally driver. Both of these have surpassed the achievements of their fathers. Yes there are a lot of rallycross drivers who followed their father into the sport, but arguably that's because it's not as straightforward or easy to get into as other forms. My nearest kart circuit is 20 minutes drive, the nearest car circuit is 2 hours, my nearest rallycross circuit is 5 hours away. I can name loads of race circuits in the UK but can only name 4 RX circuits, so clearly it's just not as widespread a sport.

Sulland

19th March 2016, 12:15

The Solberg Clan is also coming into motorsports higher levels.
Pontus, Oscar and Oliver are climbing the ladder!

Lousada

19th March 2016, 14:24

pantealex

20th March 2016, 09:58

I did not say anything about their quality as a rallycross driver. It is just weird that the drivers I saw racing in the '90s and '00s now have their sons racing. Also interesting to see that all the sons (except Doran) are Swedes. Perhaps it has something to do with their culture/interest at the moment.

Grönholm is only swedish speaking not Swede.

ruesluporp

21st March 2016, 16:52

http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/367770Markus.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=367770Markus.jpg)

BleAivano

21st March 2016, 19:26

Grönholm is only swedish speaking not Swede.

Not entirely correct. Marcus is half Swedish (or Finland Swede (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swedish-speaking_population_of_Finland) if you wish) since his mother is Swedish so that would make his son at least 1/4 Swedish.
So Finnish nationality but with a Swedish heritage.

MrJan

21st March 2016, 21:15

Topi announced as driving alongside Ekstrom at EKSRX. Sounds like Ekstrom himself won't be doing every round, hopefully they get someone decent to sit in for him when he can't make it.

Arnold Triyudho Wardono

22nd March 2016, 11:40

Liam to JRM.

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Fast Eddie WRC

22nd March 2016, 12:57

[QUOTE=Arnold Triyudho Wardono;1085649]Liam to JRM.l
/QUOTE]

And in a 2.0 MINI !! :D

MrJan

22nd March 2016, 14:47

Interesting, although I had a feeling that the whole SDRX team hadn't quite clicked. Guy Wilks obviously did well at Lydden last year with the 1.6, but JRM will need to dial out the understeer if Liam s going to have any hope of being near the front. Hopefully this also doesn't scupper any chance of Wilks getting another cameo appearance, would be nice to have some Brits to support when I go to Lydden.

Arnold Triyudho Wardono

22nd March 2016, 16:22

And in a 2.0 MINI !! :D

In Monster livery.. (back to Parking Lot Rallycross Championship days)

Fast Eddie WRC

22nd March 2016, 16:39

Dont suppose the Mini will be ready for Lydden this weekend ? Will Doran be there in his DS3 ?

Edit: He's in the C4.

Zeakiwi

22nd March 2016, 19:52

Honda GRC announced at New York Show.
https://youtu.be/kSQhbdGCyhg?t=34m

Arnold Triyudho Wardono

22nd March 2016, 20:08

With Olsbergs..

Why they didn't use that for WRX..?

pantealex

23rd March 2016, 10:19

With Olsbergs..

Why they didn't use that for WRX..?

Probably because Coupe is USA only model and current 5-door Civic is old-model (new one will come september-october)

Fast Eddie WRC

24th March 2016, 15:12

Full 2016 Supercar entry list:

http://media.rallycrossrx.com/docs/World%20Championship%20Supercar%20drivers%20.pdf

Fast Eddie WRC

24th March 2016, 23:35

That is just the list of drivers doing the full championship, others will join in entering individual events...

Xsara Fan

25th March 2016, 08:00

Interview with Petter Solberg – about Loeb, RX, WRC and new season… (use Google translate)
http://ru.motorsport.com/world-rx/news/dam-lebu-tolko-odin-sovet-solberg-o-novom-sezone-i-starom-sopernike-682135/

Sulland

25th March 2016, 13:43

Tragoogled into english
https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=ru&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=no&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fru.motorsport.com%2Fworld-rx%2Fnews%2Fdam-lebu-tolko-odin-sovet-solberg-o-novom-sezone-i-starom-sopernike-682135%2F&edit-text=&act=url

Fast Eddie WRC

1st April 2016, 16:24

2016 RX Montalegre Supercar entry:

23 cars :D

http://media.rallycrossrx.com/docs/Portugal%20RX_Supercar%20Entry%20List.pdf

Wim_Impreza

5th April 2016, 21:12

Is Niclas Grönholm, son of Marcus, doing a full season in World Rallycross this year?

pettersolberg29

5th April 2016, 21:17

Is Niclas Grönholm, son of Marcus, doing a full season in World Rallycross this year?

He is indeed, with OMSE alongside Kevin Eriksson.

Fast Eddie WRC

6th April 2016, 16:20

Block been testing the new Mk3 Focus RS RX this week...

http://autoguide.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Focus-RS-RX.png

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CfXThFPW4AAUnVj.jpg:large

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/EddieFocus/12919732_10153603406580765_3317271346328320905_n_z ps6tl8gznz.jpg~original

jbmarcus21

6th April 2016, 22:01

OMSE announcement tomorrow :)

jbmarcus21

7th April 2016, 14:34

Colors of OMSE 2016 http://planetemarcus.com/les-jeunes-du-team-rx-olsbergs-mse-sont-prets/

jbmarcus21

8th April 2016, 11:57

Loeb testing 208RX http://goo.gl/gvxRIo

Fast Eddie WRC

8th April 2016, 14:35

Nitiss unveiled new Seat Ibiza RX by Münnich Motorsport

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CfhdItPWcAAQk2V.jpg

BleAivano

10th April 2016, 16:04

An interview with Loeb: http://www.svt.se/sport/motorsport/malet-ar-att-bli-varldsmastare/

Colors of OMSE 2016 http://planetemarcus.com/les-jeunes-du-team-rx-olsbergs-mse-sont-prets/

No real surprises there, the red/white colour scheme is the Oldsberg standard livery.

MrJan

10th April 2016, 22:29

For UK viewers great news that every race will be shown live on free to air tv Quest channel 37 on Freeview!

Yep, and I think the 'highlights' (which is usually a catch up on the heats-sorry, 'qualifying', and then the semis and finals in full) will be on ITV4 in the week too. Exciting stuff to have a whole season live on normal telly, I hope that it attracts new viewers to the sport because I really like it so happy to see it get a bit stronger (not too strong though, one of the main attractions is affordability.

Fast Eddie WRC

11th April 2016, 14:16

Montalegre track is covered in snow this morning !

https://twitter.com/FIAWorldRX/status/719479790584131584?s=09

gorganl2000

11th April 2016, 18:53

Montalegre track is covered in snow this morning !

https://twitter.com/FIAWorldRX/status/719479790584131584?s=09

i'd fancy loeb and petter's chances on that snow covered track

MrJan

11th April 2016, 18:58

i'd fancy loeb and petter's chances on that snow covered track

Or Topi and Du Bourg, both of whom did the Trophee Andros over the winter.

MartijnS

11th April 2016, 22:34

Snow is gone already.

Fast Eddie WRC

14th April 2016, 16:07

Ken Block's new livery

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cf3mqHOUAAAIyEp.jpg:large

And testing the new Focus RS RX in Portugal

https://youtu.be/lKGngRbKiTw

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CgAEEcKW8AIWXaG.jpg:large

MrJan

14th April 2016, 17:41

That Focus sounds filthy. Can't wait for Lydden, will be great to see so many different cars.

USER47

15th April 2016, 20:24

Focus looks great. Shame M-Sport isn't going to use it to build 2017 wrc car...

But it's strange how far the seat is pushed, it's like driving from back seat...

Sulland

15th April 2016, 20:53

The small DS3s and Fiestas will fly left and right when the big bad boy smashes into the first corner!!!

Ken Block's new livery

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cf3mqHOUAAAIyEp.jpg:large

And testing the new Focus RS RX in Portugal

https://youtu.be/lKGngRbKiTw

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CgAEEcKW8AIWXaG.jpg:large

Sulland

15th April 2016, 21:01

Car control

https://www.facebook.com/fiaworldrallycross/videos/1241046192574539/

MrJan

15th April 2016, 21:14

But it's strange how far the seat is pushed, it's like driving from back seat...

Yeah, the wing mirrors look weird! I guess it's about weight distribution as Malc has been keen on that for the last decade or so.

Fast Eddie WRC

16th April 2016, 11:01

Weather still looking poor...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CgJkAjsWEAArQgV.jpg:large

USER47

16th April 2016, 11:26

Few more Focus videos from testing in Portugal:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngiKdlN5IYI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVPavrMIbx4

Fast Eddie WRC

16th April 2016, 12:28

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CgKQkiaWcAAPXis.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CgKGjHEUEAEPwjJ.jpg:large

Fast Eddie WRC

16th April 2016, 12:29

Loeb is already well up there in Practice times

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CgKTw8pWIAAYkL8.jpg:large

USER47

16th April 2016, 12:51

Is there a way to watch it live? I googled a bit, but haven't found any functional livestream...

René

16th April 2016, 14:59

Is there a way to watch it live? I googled a bit, but haven't found any functional livestream...

Tomorrow you will be able to follow the races in livestream here: http://www.lequipe.fr/lequipe21/

USER47

16th April 2016, 15:03

Cool, thx.

Fast Eddie WRC

16th April 2016, 15:32

Didnt they stream the heats last season live on the WRX website ?

andyone

16th April 2016, 16:27

Is there a way to watch it live? I googled a bit, but haven't found any functional livestream...

there is a youtube link on Rally cross YouTube channel as well

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzxVFu2h5hQ

Fast Eddie WRC

16th April 2016, 18:25

there is a youtube link on Rally cross YouTube channel as well

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzxVFu2h5hQ

Blocked in most countries..

Rallyper

17th April 2016, 00:55

Mattias Ekström swedish ever best driver overall, fastest in qualifying round one WRX.

dimviii

17th April 2016, 08:40

http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/fotogalery.php?events=33540&fotograf=165

René

17th April 2016, 09:28

Montalegre Day 1 highlights

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3xjMuXdUAg

N.O.T

17th April 2016, 09:40

The Rx must revise its complicated and retarded points system if they want to go mainstream and not to become a has-beens playground.

Fast Eddie WRC

17th April 2016, 10:52

So no website live stream of the heats, even on the second day... dont understand that as its all being filmed. The SF & Final will be shown live but the proper fans should be able to watch the whole event...

Arnold Triyudho Wardono

17th April 2016, 13:56

The Rx must revise its complicated and retarded points system if they want to go mainstream and not to become a has-beens playground.
Watch Global Parking Lot Rallycross Championship then..:P

BTW, here's the list:

EUROPE+MIDDLE EAST+AUSTRALASIA:
Australia
Bulgaria
Czech Republic
France
Greece
Latvia
Middle East (Dubai and Abu Dhabi most important)
Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Lithuania
Sweden
United Kingdom & Ireland

LATIN AMERICA:
Argentina
Aruba
Barbados
Belize
Bolivia
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Curacao
Dominican Rep.
Ecuador
El Salvador
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Puerto Rico
Suriname
Trinidad & Tobago
Uruguay
Venezuela

pantealex

17th April 2016, 14:07

Blocked in most countries..

but not in Finland!

Sulland

17th April 2016, 14:22

The Rx must revise its complicated and retarded points system if they want to go mainstream and not to become a has-beens playground.

So what do you mean is retarded:
That they are gettin points also from the qualifying heats like this:

15.5.8 Championship points will be awarded to the top 16 Drivers in the intermediate classification (adding all 4 Qual Heats), according to the following scale:
1st 16 points
2nd 15 points
3rd 14 points
4th 13 points
5th 12 points
6th 11 points
and so on down to 16th 1 point

15.6.3 In the Semi-Finals points will be awarded as follows:
1st 6 points
2nd 5 points
3rd 4 points
4th 3 points
5th 2 points
6th 1 point.

In the Final points will be awarded as follows:
1st 8 points
2nd 5 points
3rd 4 points
4th 3 points
5th 2 points
6th 1 point.

You would like a system where the winner takes it all?

If so a team can sacrifice one car to torpedo another car in the final, and that driver will have 0 points from that meeting, even if he has been the best driver all weekend.

Is that logical?

René

17th April 2016, 14:27

The WRX will be on live immediately after Ranger/Celtic football match something like 10mn... http://www.lequipe.fr/lequipe21/

N.O.T

17th April 2016, 14:28

Its plain stupid and retarded, especially when there is no coverage of the qualifying...

The winner should have a clear advantage from the others no matter what happened in the qualifying.

N.O.T

17th April 2016, 14:29

http://www.watchallchannels.com/quest-tv-html/

for people that are affected by regional restrictions.

René

17th April 2016, 14:32

Thanks N.O.T ;)

andyone

17th April 2016, 14:34

Blocked in most countries..

ooh sorry about that. i am watching it now. thank god my country is not blocked.

BleAivano

17th April 2016, 15:06

Swedish tv also shows it live, including qualification heats.

Ekström really fast,.

TheFlyingTuga

17th April 2016, 15:11

http://www.watchallchannels.com/quest-tv-html/

for people that are affected by regional restrictions.

Thanks N.O.T, really nice of you

EightGear

17th April 2016, 15:17

Ekström really fast,.

But not in the final!

BleAivano

17th April 2016, 15:18

Strange tactics by Ekström, he looked faster than Larsson but didn't try to overtake him with a different joker lap tactics.

N.O.T

17th April 2016, 15:19

bad luck for ekstrom...

N.O.T

17th April 2016, 15:50

Nice win by Solberg although he destroyed the race for Kristofferson. What happened to Loeb ? who hit him ?

It was a bit of a stupid place from the organisers to have the joker i think, unnecessarily dangerous.

René

17th April 2016, 15:58

Gear box problem for Loeb

Andre Oliveira

17th April 2016, 16:26

Lousada is better than Montalegre. Shame €€€ are there.

andyone

17th April 2016, 18:35

Lousada

17th April 2016, 19:15

Lousada is better than Montalegre. Shame €€€ are there.

Thanks!

N.O.T

17th April 2016, 19:15

i think that is the challenge,otherwise ther is no point all to be just easy

there is a difference between challenge and danger. Kristofferson could not do anything to avoid the collision.

andyone

17th April 2016, 19:28

there is a difference between challenge and danger. Kristofferson could not do anything to avoid the collision.

Danger is if someone dies. or gets hurt. but this is just Car damage mate. Danger means Danger. i don't see the danger there

BleAivano

17th April 2016, 19:33

there is a difference between challenge and danger. Kristofferson could not do anything to avoid the collision.

I agree too much carnages/crashes in RallyX. Sometimes it's more demolition derby then actual racing. I think WRX would benefit from a slightly stricter regulations to
reduce carnages and improve racing. More clean passes then just putting your opponents in the fence or driving onto to them to try to make them spin/crash out.

Danger is if someone dies. or gets hurt. but this is just Car damage mate. Danger means Danger. i don't see the danger there

Well danger is perhaps a little exaggerated but I agree with N.O.T that tracks designs where the joker lap ends with a long straight
is not a good idea. Petter could just floor it and then drive straight into Kristoffersson. That is not a good track design.

Sulland

17th April 2016, 23:24

The one number up Ford, the Focus looks to be a very stable car. Lets see when they have a bit more data to fine-tune with. In the 3 some sandwich Bakkerud came out on top, and the smaller cars went to each side....

Fast Eddie WRC

18th April 2016, 12:24

Excellent start to the season by Solberg. He has clearly made good updates to the DS3 and adapted his driving style to suit ... pity this means less sideways though !

Not a bad start by Loeb, but I wonder if he can be aggressive enough for this kind of racing...

Arnold Triyudho Wardono

18th April 2016, 15:14

The HB lever & gearlever layout on the Focus are quite unique.

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USER47

18th April 2016, 16:36

Bakkerud was going very well, quite fast and suprisingly confident, considering they haven't had that much time to familiarize themselves with the car. Block on the other hand was struggling with it a bit it seems.

In any case, I believe Bakkerud will be able to get some nice results with it, as the car seems more than fine.

jbmarcus21

18th April 2016, 18:10

Duval enters to WorldRX Mettet with OMSE Fiesta RX http://goo.gl/0mvSC9

Rally Power

20th April 2016, 00:55

It was a bit of a stupid place from the organisers to have the joker i think, unnecessarily dangerous.

Joker laps were invented to give more spectacular moments. Incidents in those get in/out spots are common on almost every WRX tracks. It’s not a Montalegre singularity and it’s a bit harsh call them dangerous (“contacts” are a part of the WRX spirit and they can happen all over the track).

Btw, congrats to Montalegre Council and CAVR, the organizer club. It’s great to see a small town getting known around the world thanks to their people motorsport enthusiasm.

Some nice pics: https://www.facebook.com/MontalegreRX/?fref=photo

Fast Eddie WRC

25th April 2016, 12:50

Guy Wilks confirmed for Lydden Hill in Fiesta ST by Olsbergs ! :)

MrJan

25th April 2016, 14:49

Guy Wilks confirmed for Lydden Hill in Fiesta ST by Olsbergs ! :)

Nice, always good to have some British interest that isn't a numpty.

dimviii

26th April 2016, 15:05

Duval at Belgium race
http://www.fiaworldrallycross.com/article/9146/francois-duval-joins-belgian-rx

Fast Eddie WRC

27th April 2016, 20:35

Nice, always good to have some British interest that isn't a numpty.

Wilks certainly deserves another drive, especially at Lydden after his heroics getting the 1.6 MINI into the final last season ! :cool:

MrJan

27th April 2016, 20:37

Wilks certainly deserves another drive, especially at Lydden after his heroics getting the 1.6 MINI into the final last season ! :cool:

Yeah he definitely did well and will be good to see him in quality machinery as the JRM Mini doesn't quite have the legs on the bigger stuff. Andrew Jordan also put a quality drive in at Lydden 2014 and will be interesting to see if Red Bull line him up a drive again this year, although I'm less of a fan of his since he pulled out of the way of Shedden at the BTCC finale last season.

BleAivano

2nd May 2016, 17:39

About Adreas Eriksson: http://www.svt.se/sport/motorsport/i-rallycross-legendarens-garage/ not sure if this available outside Sweden.

Fast Eddie WRC

3rd May 2016, 14:37

I noticed yesterday that on my TV programme guide it has the live WRX coverage on Sunday morning from 9am to 11am...

Is this right and if so why so early.. is the DTM run later the same day ?

MrJan

3rd May 2016, 21:33

Is this right and if so why so early.. is the DTM run later the same day ?

Not sure but last year they definitely ran DTM either the following day or later the same day. Ekstrom is due to be driving in both too, busy boy!

BleAivano

3rd May 2016, 21:34

I noticed yesterday that on my TV programme guide it has the live WRX coverage on Sunday morning from 9am to 11am...

Is this right and if so why so early.. is the DTM run later the same day ?

Yes DTM will have Free practice 3, autograph session, race 2 qualification and race 2 on Sunday.
You can see the full schedule here: http://www.dtm.com/en/event/2016-season-opener-hockenheim
The WRX races on Sunday will be 11.10-11.30 (Gerrman time) for the semi finals and 11.40-11.50 for the supercar final.

Fast Eddie WRC

4th May 2016, 18:46

Thanks guys... No lie-in for me this Sunday morning then ! ;)

BleAivano

4th May 2016, 19:02

A future WRC/WRX champion? https://www.instagram.com/p/BE_kme2yrUe/

Thanks guys... No lie-in for me this Sunday morning then ! ;)

I don't know If any channel broadcast DTM in the UK, if not DTM might be watchable live on their youtube channel.

Fast Eddie WRC

4th May 2016, 22:54

A future WRC/WRX champion? https://www.instagram.com/p/BE_kme2yrUe/

I don't know If any channel broadcast DTM in the UK, if not DTM might be watchable live on their youtube channel.

Not interested in DTM.. just wondered by the Rallycross was on so early...

Jack4688`

5th May 2016, 21:23

Not interested in DTM

It's like F1 with a roof i.e. no overtaking. Apart from the contrived DRS overtakes (does DTM still have DRS?).

MrJan

5th May 2016, 23:35

It's a shame really, about 15 years ago it was a really exciting series...or at least the races could be interesting as stand alone events.

Arnold Triyudho Wardono

6th May 2016, 01:34

It's a shame really, about 15 years ago it was a really exciting series...or at least the races could be interesting as stand alone events.
2012 was a last good season..

BTW, does the layout is still a same as last year..?

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MrJan

6th May 2016, 09:31

Don't think so, they have an extra gravel section

http://www.fiaworldrallycross.com/event/50/hockenheimring

dimviii

7th May 2016, 19:52

https://scontent.fath3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13173789_1350266761656593_7566137200308595625_n.jp g?oh=416d09b7652f8085a6b45994056890ef&oe=57A6118E

USER47

7th May 2016, 21:52

I guess tomorrow should be some semi-live footage again somewhere, right? Anyone have any stream that isn't regionally blocked?

MrJan

7th May 2016, 23:09

I guess tomorrow should be some semi-live footage again somewhere, right? Anyone have any stream that isn't regionally blocked?

Try livetv.sx/en it's IP blocked in the UK but the Hola extension to Chrome works on it. Failing that you might be able to watch it online on http://www.questtv.co.uk/live/ but you would need Hola or similar to switch your IP to a UK one.

Last season every race was shown on the official stream on Livestream, I guess one of the downsides of getting TV deals is that we lose out on that aspect. Shame as it gave me more flexibility for watching it

USER47

7th May 2016, 23:10

Thanks, I will try those...

stefanvv

8th May 2016, 09:28

http://www.sportingvideo.org/20160507/vv572e30bd0a3491.19328040-1333953.html

Simmi

8th May 2016, 10:27

WoWoWoWoW that was a crazy second semi final! Awesome racing!!!

stefanvv

8th May 2016, 10:51

spectacular indeed. Larson finished with rolled car:eek:

MartijnS

8th May 2016, 10:56

Yes, second semi was great. Final not that interesting.

N.O.T

8th May 2016, 11:23

So the races were on saturday not sunday ?

MartijnS

8th May 2016, 11:37

No, this morning from 11-12 were the Semi's and Final.

N.O.T

8th May 2016, 11:39

even worse... who races at 12.00 ???

MrJan

8th May 2016, 11:39

So the races were on saturday not sunday ?

Q1 & Q2 were Friday, Q3 & Q4 were Saturday and the finals were today.

Great semi finals, the first was spectacular and the second was superb. Final was a bit tame. Says a lot about RX that a car can roll and finish the race but people think it's dull!

MrJan

8th May 2016, 11:40

even worse... who races at 12.00 ???

Part of sharing the weekend with DTM. But unless you're a bit simple it's easy to follow.

MartijnS

8th May 2016, 11:41

even worse... who races at 12.00 ???

Haha agreed, but probably due to DTM timing ;)

N.O.T

8th May 2016, 11:52

useless nobodies bending over for DTM.

Jack4688`

8th May 2016, 12:25

For ONE race weekend out of the whole season. Get over it

N.O.T

8th May 2016, 12:35

For ONE race weekend out of the whole season. Get over it

When a WORLD series bends over for a LOCAL event then it just does not take it self seriously... Clowns.

Jack4688`

8th May 2016, 12:38

I don't know why I'm bothering to argue with you but WRX has joined a long established DTM event it's not like joining a club level event and not getting precedence.

Maybe the prescence of the word 'World' is causing a malfunction in your binary thought process.

N.O.T

8th May 2016, 12:42

Jack4688`

8th May 2016, 12:48

So one event runs late morning instead of a couple hours later and you think people will not take WRX as a whole seriously?

N.O.T

8th May 2016, 12:49

So one event runs late morning instead of a couple hours later and you think people will not take WRX as a whole seriously?

yes.

Jack4688`

8th May 2016, 12:54

Well luckily for the WRX organisers barely anyone else thinks that way so they won't lose any sleep at night.

N.O.T

8th May 2016, 13:57

Well luckily for the WRX organisers barely anyone else thinks that way so they won't lose any sleep at night.

the reason they don't lose sleep at night over these matters has turned Rx into a graveyard of has beens, never beens, and chinless vagabond dogs.

Doon

8th May 2016, 14:13

It can be reasonably exciting, but there certainly isn't much skill to winning, they just seem to bash their way through the field. In fact Loeb seems to be the only one who overtakes without smashing the opponents car to bits. It's more like banger racing.

Plus, any championship where Ken Block can get on the podium can't be taken seriously as a professional motorsport.

MrJan

8th May 2016, 16:46

There's a beautiful irony in N.O.T talking about being taken seriously :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

USER47

8th May 2016, 17:03

BleAivano

8th May 2016, 18:21

If anyone missed it and wants to watch it, this seems to work. Official region blocked footage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L5oqB7rJ_k

Insert the link here:
https://www.proxfree.com/youtube-proxy.php

It works at least through US proxy and for some reason German proxy too.

Here is another (geo blocked) video of WRX Hheim. http://www.svtplay.se/video/8364157/motor-vm-rallycross/motor-vm-rallycross-svt-1

USER47

8th May 2016, 20:29

Just watched the footage and some races were quite exciting. I don't mind some aggressive driving in this kind of sport, so I enjoyed it. Surprising result for Block, I wouldn't expect to see him on the podium and he did some good driving today. In any case, that big chunky Focus looks like a beast, it seems to be built for the more aggressive racing style.:-D

MrJan

8th May 2016, 21:14

I think that Block benefited by not being as quick as the other drivers, it meant that he didn't get caught up in a lot of the chaos...although the Focus was clearly quick around the Sachs Curve bit. I suspect that car will come into it's own on more open circuits like Lydden, the tight hairpins at Hockenheim must be really tough. I don't think it's too surprising a result for Block, he's always been a good handler of a car and his style lends itself to RX.

As for contact, I think that some is okay but there are times when it goes too far. It seems to add to excitement and for the most part the drivers don't seem to be complaining about it.

Fast Eddie WRC

8th May 2016, 23:13

Had to go out this morning but just watched the recording.... wow, that was FUN !!

OK so its not racing for the purist, but for spectacle and excitement its right up there.

I was watching and actually made me laugh out loud at times... when does any other motorsport do that ?

The BTCC racing was great today but WRX was something else. Loved it.