F1 cars are only used in Formula1 races ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by BDunnell
For national use we have RRC (or R5), because there will never be more than 3-5 WRC in national series.
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F1 cars are only used in Formula1 races ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by BDunnell
For national use we have RRC (or R5), because there will never be more than 3-5 WRC in national series.
I agree. In group N, dampers and gearboxes were free within certain limits (dampers need to bolt onto standard attachments and gearbox kits need to be max 5 gears and fit in the casing). This created competition amongst Reiger, Proflex, Ohlins, etc for dampers and numerous dog box kit suppliers which drove costs down. You could buy a Fiesta ST group N dog kit, carbon door cards, lamp pod etc from M sport or one from other suppliers cheaper that did the same job. Same went for roll cages, carbon door cards, lamp pods, etc - multiple suppliers, competition and lower costs. Now in group R, FIA is moving away from this and the complete kit needs to be bought from the manufacturer, down to the lamp pod, roll cage and seat mounts. A bolt-in cage for a Twingo R1 is over 2,000 Euro!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
Swedish Rally will not pay the fee to the promotor.
3.7 mil sek /year for 3 years contract is to much so possible no Swedish Rally in WRC after 2014.
Shuldent things be better whit the new promotor? What have we seen so far?
http://nwt.se/sport/motorsport/svens...cle1354332.ece
Crazy times! :(
The article says the organiser paid 2,7 million sek (310 000 €) for this year. The new contract would be 425 000 € / year and the promoter want of course the whole sum (3*425000 € = 1 275 000 €) already the first year.
Reading from the article I interpret that there’s no negotiations, looks more like blackmail.
“- The ruling requires that the long-term agreement to be signed, before the season starts, but I do not think they can remove us from the calendar at such short notice. 2014 is probably secured for our part, says Glenn Olsson.”
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There's nothing in the article that says they're demanding the money up front - just that the event would have to commit to X amount per year now, in return for a multi-year commitment from the WRC.Quote:
Originally Posted by OldF
Not the greatest researched article. Says that England receives no support from the Government. Couldn't be further from the truth!!
Germany also receives good support from the Mosel region, Trier etc.
RWD might be spectacular in corners, but they are slow in general compared to 4WD. I prefer faster carsQuote:
Originally Posted by Mihai
No there isn’t and I didn’t say it. It was only my way to express the promoter’s attitude against the organiser(s).Quote:
Originally Posted by rallyfiend
The article says the organiser paid 2,7 million sek (310 000 €) for this year. The new contract would be 425 000 € / year and the promoter want of course the whole sum (3*425000 € = 1 275 000 €) already the first year.
You say the Promoter is looking for 1,275 000 in the first year.Quote:
Originally Posted by OldF
There's nothing in the article that says that - that's my point.
Useless debate.Quote:
Originally Posted by rallyfiend
Indeed. But isn't this a bit like F1 and/or Speedway GP?Quote:
Originally Posted by OldF
A promoter only interested in making a profit that is as big as possible but with no interest in actually promoting the sport?