Prodrive Mini WRC

@Doon: I wonder how much the criticism would be on Prodriv if they withdraw the whole Prodrive company it would be much more believe me, NOT is indeed a bit true in his oppinion, but still a sport about automobiles need loads of money and then the talent that's a big disadvantage against sports like Soccer, Basketball, Cyling yes money is also very important there but that's for paying them though, the biggest talent will be there at the start.. In WRC it will be only very selective and the cars they're driving plus funds aren't equal at all.

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Originally Posted by dcr22B

To be fair, 6 rallies in 2011 doesn't exactly give one much of a chance to prove himself and the car's reliability let him down once or twice.

Love to see how good you'd be

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Ironically if Barreis has enough money we may get to see how good he is!
All the same I think the 'how good would you be' arguement is incredible childish and really is totally pointless

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Originally Posted by anto-t

A facebook page has been set up

Keep Kris Meeke in the Mini WRC team | Facebook

Pass it around It worked for Ford so it might work for Meeke!

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?? laughable, how many people joined the Ford thing to convince them to stay, you are mad if you think it made any difference at all, but thanks for helping me start my day with a smile :D

What a kick in the teeth for Kris/Paul.Makes a mockery of things like the Academy, Star Driver, JWRC , or any fledgling series to promote genuine talent. Wasnt the launch of Mini WRC supposed to be a throw back to British success in previous Monte`s with a genuine talented British driver? We all know `cash is king` but this is taking the p#ss!

I guess Richard Goransson will be Sordo's teammate in the official Mini WRC Team? So Prodrive has covered already 5 out of the minimum 10 rallies Sordo will do in 2012
Monte Carlo/Germany/France/Spain: Campana
Sweden: Goransson

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Originally Posted by Sulland

Will be interessting to see where the problem is based; - BMW, not really willing to give rally 100% backing, being a racing brand.
- Prodrive miscalculating the possibility to get financial backing from Mini owner and sponsors.
- FIA and the mess around the media package, when russian oligark money went away.


A combination of the 3, or another reason.
But with the finacial crisis in the world, money of this size is hard to get by!


History will tell!!

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It would be nice if someone now would tell, as it would be nice if the usual PR platitudes were dispensed with in favour of an honest discussion about the problems afflicting the WRC.

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Originally Posted by N.O.T

Its ok for Meeke as long as we get a replacement in the second mini....bring Al quassimy in....because all it matters is to see another mini on the stages....right ??

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I fear your cynicism is well-placed.

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Originally Posted by BDunnell

It would be nice if someone now would tell, as it would be nice if the usual PR platitudes were dispensed with in favour of an honest discussion about the problems afflicting the WRC.

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I fear you, and all of us will be waiting.......

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Originally Posted by Doon

What position does this put them in with future homologations? Can they make any now not being an official entrant and all?

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No harm at all. Manufacturer can homologate WRCar as long as they run it in WRChampionship. Registration to manufacturers championship is not required. However, they can't keep on running as non-registered entrant forever. If rules haven't changed, two learning years is max before full championship is required.

Let we all hope for some more podiums for mini to continue with works program and tv holders resolved (with Eurosport in :D ).