[WRC] News & rumours (part II)

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22nd May 2013, 18:46
Vaggelis27

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23rd May 2013, 01:46
Plan9

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Originally Posted by rallyfun

They lost the plot long time ago. Each new idea is more ridiculous than previous one, just to name some of them:timing by SIT, withdraw Eurosport etc.

I just hope we don't have the situation where the whole rally is decided by the powerstage. The previous 3 days worth of stages would be totally redundant.

Also I don't get why the series does not have a rights holder to all the events, coverage is divided between event oragnizers. One of the effects of this is that we don't get season highlights DVDs anymore.

Why can't the FIA understand that you cannot really change the WRC too much and just leave it alone?
23rd May 2013, 01:52
Motorsportfun

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Originally Posted by Plan9

I just hope we don't have the situation where the whole rally is decided by the powerstage. The previous 3 days worth of stages would be totally redundant.

Also I don't get why the series does not have a rights holder to all the events, coverage is divided between event oragnizers. One of the effects of this is that we don't get season highlights DVDs anymore.

Why can't the FIA understand that you cannot really change the WRC too much and just leave it alone?

That was a 2012 problem, as it wasn't a unique Global Promoter, now with WRC Promoter GmbH would be fine enough...
24th May 2013, 03:22
RAS007

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Originally Posted by Jordib

I've been told about some kind of timetable changes in this years rally, but still it's not official or concrete for now. These changes are pending verification by FIA.

Yes, it has been reduced to 4 stages (2 stages, each run twice), for a total of 53 competitive stage miles. Super Rally rules will apply in a new way. For the first time, a driver can only be declared the winner of the event if they have already crashed or retired, and rejoined under Super Rally rules. Reduced points will be awarded to those drivers who manage to complete the gruelling 53 mile rally without crashing or retiring.
24th May 2013, 08:50
Franky

RAS007, you're scary
24th May 2013, 09:48
Kielder

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Originally Posted by RAS007

Yes, it has been reduced to 4 stages (2 stages, each run twice), for a total of 53 competitive stage miles. Super Rally rules will apply in a new way. For the first time, a driver can only be declared the winner of the event if they have already crashed or retired, and rejoined under Super Rally rules. Reduced points will be awarded to those drivers who manage to complete the gruelling 53 mile rally without crashing or retiring.

Initially, I thought the cars would have to do 20 "donuts" at Riudecanyes' roundabout :D (a "donut" in that place was the "big" innovation of last year's edition :o hplease :) .
As I posted before with an image, a change is that the cars will run by night (on Friday, I can add). However, that's not what needs FIA's approval ;) .
24th May 2013, 10:12
WRCfan

We need approval of a 'conditions fit for rally' legislation, which states that whether you have a bottomless wallet it doesn't matter. If the roads make for less of a spectacle than flies mating you are not even considered for a round. Possible hostile takeover of the FIA by the forum members? We would surely do a better job with our beloved sport!
24th May 2013, 16:44
Vaggelis27

R5 Ford Fiesta to make WRC debut in Finland with Elfyn Evans - WRC news - AUTOSPORT.com Evans in Finland with r5
24th May 2013, 17:07
Mirek

What's with Matt's program? Will he drive something too?
24th May 2013, 17:15
stefanvv

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Originally Posted by Mirek

What's with Matt's program? Will he drive something too?

I think he's in the entry list for Sardegnia

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