I agree with that too, but I still think as the rules stand then a decent driver can still put together a championship challenge with 8 events.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
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I agree with that too, but I still think as the rules stand then a decent driver can still put together a championship challenge with 8 events.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
When 8 events is enough, then why organize additional 5? To make the championship look pathetic? 10 years ago there were over 50 events in ERC and only 10 counted. Did it work? No. Why do you want to repeat the same mistake? Is it not better to learn from mistakes than repeat them like a monkey over and over again?Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
Let's try again. Maybe the voice of the drivers themselves will convince you. In 2009 each driver competing in ERC was asked the same question - what is the optimal number of events in ERC? Answers below.
Giandomenico Basso - 9 or 10 (Giandomenico Basso about ERC 2008 - ERC)
Renato Travaglia - 8 (Renato Travaglia-Lorenzo Granai about ERC 2008 - ERC)
Piero Longhi - 8 (Piero Longhi about ERC 2008 - ERC)
Michal Solowow - 8 (Michal Solowow about ERC 2008 - ERC)
Luca Betti - 8 (Luca Betti about ERC 2008 - ERC)
Corrado Fontana - 8 (Corrado Fontana about ERC 2008 - ERC)
Krum Donchev - 7 or 8 (Krum Donchev about ERC 2008 - ERC)
Antonin Tlustak - 9 (Antonin Tlustak about ERC 2008 - ERC)
Did anybody say 13? I didn't notice.
During last year we have prepared material about opinion of ERC drivers about future of ERC (before Eurosport joined championship). Here is one point from this material:
What improvements would you like to see in the Championship?
ˇ Main improvement can be done about the TV COVERAGE. Usually, drivers are choosing a championship instead of another for TV coverage, mainly for easy presentation of their sponsors, that let them race. If there will be the possibility to have more TV coverage via some TV channel, it would be good for all (At least proper internet TV Channel).
ˇ Involve the national motor sport authorities in helping crews in the ERC. Example: the Czech ASN. They give to the drivers, who are competing in ERC or in cups, money to encourage them to compete in these championships.
ˇ More work with the opinions of drivers. To hear what they want and need.
ˇ Lower number of events (8 would be ideal, max. 10).
ˇ Make a better balanced calendar (sometimes there is no time between events to prepare). And mainly not to put Cups events into ERC dates, whats more persuade big national rallies on the same date as ERC events.
After few months of work I can finally confirm ladies cup in following events of ERC - http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=14932.
Finally! :)
FIA published list of drivers with FIA priority for season 2013 - Autosport
Latest rumour in France: 5 rounds of ERC for Cédric Robert in 207 S2000 !!! :bounce:
Gran Canaria is one of them?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom206wrc
I have heard about it. Previously it was few events in 2WD, latest rumour says about 207 S2000. But which team? Nobody is able to confirm...Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom206wrc
I dont think so.Quote:
Originally Posted by 106 sport
No idea :mark:Quote:
Originally Posted by 106 sport
Tlustak and Orsak is going to compete in Gran Canaria?
Orsak no, Tlustak I hope yesQuote:
Originally Posted by 106 sport
#ERC Robert Kubica close to deal with Citroen DS3 RRC to drive ERC Campaign Robert Kubica commits to European Rally Championship with Citroen - ERC news - AUTOSPORT.com
Original Tweet: https://twitter.com/planetemarcus/st...79073862504450
Renault tested Megane RS N4 Renault Sport teste sa Megane RS N4 !
But everybody is still waiting for OFFICIAL confirmation. This rumour is here for long time. And Autosport is not so reliable source like in the past...Quote:
Originally Posted by jbmarcus21
What?! Thanks for posting, but... is it supposed to be a joke? Block? Brynildsen? Kuipers? Nobre? Oliveira? Come on! My Grandmother is faster than them!Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
It's only Autosport's fault for hiring that idiot David Evans. He writes drivel. I hate the fact that I have to put up with reading his news 'stories' (usually little more than rumour) in Autosport and Motorsport News. He is also incapable of writing an event's name properly i.e. 'Canaries Rally' and 'Rally Germany' What a ****!Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
Dennis Kuipers and Eyvind Brynildsen are far from being slow drivers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
John Powell?? Priority to 31.12.15??Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
Never mind the random drivers that wouldn't get anywhere near top 20 on a WRC event (well okay lets not include Mexico in that)
A lot of barrel-scraping going on here.....might as well put Louise Cook on there as she is an FIA Champion.
The best bit is on the original English - French release...."Country - Pays"
WT
There is also a report on MaxRally about Kubica. It quotes the Autosport article which quotes Matton as saying that the deal is not finalised but he expects Robert to be on Canarias with a DS3. Remember that PHSport are on the "boat list"
I'd say it sounds pretty likely.
Agree, 7 rounds to count, 10 rounds max, End of story.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
but give them this first year to adjust the ERC!
If Kubica in ERC, he's clearly the favourite, even above Kopecky :p :
LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by Tom206wrc
I am not talking that it isnt true about Kubica. Only problem is that during last 3 months there were too many "confirmed" reports about his start with Ford or Citroen. I know a lot about all dealings between RK and both manufacturers, but somebody write an article and other are copying/translating (and sometimes badly) and readers take it as 100% confirmed news. I know that RK will start with PH Sport and only question is if he will start on Canarias (more probably) or Acores. I am only still waiting for something OFFICIAL...Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
Still the same story...Quote:
Originally Posted by rallye-vid
Yeah, but in another language ;)
But same source. Like lot of others on internet...Quote:
Originally Posted by rallye-vid
I expect him to be fast, but favourite?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom206wrc
I would put Kopecky and Basso (if he gets a full programme) ahead.
So it's not just a simple copy&paste. There is also some translation involved ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by rallye-vid
Really? How many titles did Brynildsen win? Even Kosciuszko had more successes and he is far from being a particularly fast driver.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
You must have drunk too much French wine today Tom ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom206wrc
Kubica has never won anything important in rallying, as opposite to Kopecky.
Brynildsen is better driver than Kosciuszko :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
Maybe he is. But being faster than Kosciuszko doesn't mean much :)Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
Of course !Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
Better say: actually Rossetti is factory driver for Skoda Turkey. If any sponsor want fund an ERC-campaign for him, then he goes...Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
Tom, have you seen last SS of Jaenner rally 2013? (especially onboard on mediasport.cz is great) This is current shape of Kopecky. Bouffier is not any kind of loser, but he lost.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom206wrc
If you are interested, interview with Daniel Oliveira before this season - Autosport (it is in czech language, but understandable with translator)