Prodrive Mini WRC

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Originally Posted by makinen_fan

i do not agree with you people. what is wrong with approaching the sport with full dedication but limited funds. at least these people are doing what they can, at least offering us the spectators something more to watch. there is nothing wrong when such cars are driver as they are suppose to. i have been to wrc recently and i have witnessed the efforts of araujo and the other private minis and they were disgusting to watch. but sordo and meeke worth the time and effort to go to the stage. you cannot have a rally with just 4 rally cars.... because thats how many the serous win contenders are at the end of the day

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Well, I can agree on that too, but most of all we want competition in the WRC. And we´ve have so far. Even from Mini. But going on with no money puts them on a second hand mission which doesn´t satify us who want top competition in the WRC.

Let´s hope they got support and be able to move forward like their competitors will do.

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Originally Posted by makinen_fan

i do not agree with you people. what is wrong with approaching the sport with full dedication but limited funds. at least these people are doing what they can, at least offering us the spectators something more to watch.

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we differ in point of view then....As i said in the WRC we must have only the top professionals showcasing their skills/products

the big picture is that motorsports are just very long advertising TV/live ads.... how would you feel going to a car show and all the big makes were showcasing their new models covered in dirt, with bumps on bonnets and big hairy men sitting on top of them....would you visit that show again ?? or you would say that was good because all the models "were just there"?

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Originally Posted by N.O.T

we differ in point of view then....As i said in the WRC we must have only the top professionals showcasing their skills/products

the big picture is that motorsports are just very long advertising TV/live ads.... how would you feel going to a car show and all the big makes were showcasing their new models covered in dirt, with bumps on bonnets and big hairy men sitting on top of them....would you visit that show again ?? or you would say that was good because all the models "were just there"?

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Put the big hairy men back in the ice cream and burger vans where they belong and give the model girls a bucket and sponge, clean the cars and make them earn their keep :D
You dont get that in formula 1 ;)

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Originally Posted by Rallyper

Well, I can agree on that too, but most of all we want competition in the WRC. And we´ve have so far. Even from Mini. But going on with no money puts them on a second hand mission which doesn´t satify us who want top competition in the WRC.

Let´s hope they got support and be able to move forward like their competitors will do.

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Maybe BMW don't want to commit until the Promoter issue is sorted?? The whole thing is a mess.....I must say, the FiA/Jean Todt have kept quiet on the Promoter role.

This time I totaly agree with N.O.T, we allready had Suzuki/Seat/Hyundai etc. Especialy with a company like BMW behind all this, it just seems unprofesional, and will have negative impact on the brand.

not looking good for Meeke, bloody gutted for him the whole thing has been a joke

A bad joke, Meeke deserved a drive more than 80% of the rest of the field.

Gutted for Kris and Paul and British rallying as well. There was starting to be a buzz amongst British and Irish fans that we had at long last someone again with genuine prospects of wins at the top level. I know it's a cruel commercial world out there where money rather than talent opens the door in many cases however what could be better for Mini's marketing department and their "heritage" than an Irish driver in a Mini on the Monte?

Hope the RAC MSA are shuffling around uncomfortably when they see drivers from countries with backing from their respective motorsport associations in works seats...

Very appropriate:

ever wonder what it would be like to have the girl you loved tell you shes leaving you to go work as a prostitute? #MotorsportCanBeDangerous

https://twitter.com/#!/krismeeke

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Originally Posted by noel157

Very appropriate:

ever wonder what it would be like to have the girl you loved tell you shes leaving you to go work as a prostitute? #MotorsportCanBeDangerous

https://twitter.com/#!/krismeeke

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I can't believe this. So Prodrive ditching Meeke in order to attract a paying driver.

How can Mini not find the budget to operate as a works team?
They have:
- big parent company with an excellent financial position (BMW)
- prodrive is very proffessional with a good reputation
- a fast car (2 podiums in six rallies)
- the strong brand (Mini), great to sponsor Mini as it might be the most exciting car

I can't believe Vodafone or Red Bull does not want to sponsor this team.

Anyway, let's hope for at least some starts next year.