[WRC] News & rumours (part II)

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Originally Posted by AndyRAC

I'd agree with swapping Argentina for Bulgaria. Monte organisers have made their decision - they prefer the freedom of the IRC. Can't believe there isn't room for Acropolis, yet there is Jordan. Hardly anybody goes to watch it. The Acropolis is a 'classic'. I should be pleased about RallyGB, but for some reason I'm not.

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I completely agree. Acropolis really should be there, although Jordan was a good challenge last year if I remember well. Not exactly full of fans though I suppose!

Can't blame Monte Carlo - they are supporting the growing, and currently thriving rally series. It's a shame the WRC can't quite match it at the moment.

And I know what you mean about Rally GB. I'm not ecstatic, but I am pleased that there is at least an opportunity to watch WRC Cars roaring within our countryside, even if it is overpriced, overmarshalled and overall a bit of a mess!

I think its a really strong calendar. Bulgaria will probably be replaced with Argentina - not enough good tarmac roads on offfer there right now. France on the mainland, not Corsica... Also good - regular events proposed, 3 weeks apart through the year except for a summer/World Cup break of 4 weeks. Even potential for a S2000 trophy run alongside W/P/J as a warm-up for the big rule change maybe?

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Originally Posted by 'Mirek Fric [Cze

]Fiesta R2 is here:

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What is the price of the Fiesta R2, anyone have a clue ?

I guess 50-60 000 euros full car

And a C2 R2 and C2 R2 Max ?

C2 R2 Max costs 50-60 000 ,I don't think the Fiesta will be much different ;)

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Originally Posted by Sulland

And a C2 R2 and C2 R2 Max ?

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Here are some information and prices for the Citroen C2 R2 Max:

http://www.piecescitroensport.citroe...X_2008V5OK.pdf

http://74.125.43.132/translate_c?hl=...OxG8d7_gauOx2A

"This comprehensive package of components can either be supplied as a £25,000 kit to be fitted by a third party, or alternatively Citroen Sport will build you a C2-R2 MAX from scratch for a reasonable £46,400."
http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evoc..._c2r2_max.html

according this article: http://www.rallye-magazin.de/top/top...len/index.html

Citroen was already testing in Poland

whats the latest news on wales rally guys? anything confirmed yet??

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Originally Posted by alexlake

whats the latest news on wales rally guys? anything confirmed yet??

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Well according to today's MNews, it's still up in the air. IMS seem determined to get the cash. WAG seem equally determined not to give it to them. Worryingly, the route should have been published by now.
I agree with what Jerry Williams said about MSA disbanding IMS and running a 'back-to-basics' RallyGB. Instead of spending hundreds of thousands - millions on non-essential things.