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Change ICE to meat, EV to soy, taste to sound and we get world saving EVegan-rally car..
I would personally quit watching wrc, if the go all electric microwaves.
They can't even put reporters to every stage end and you imagine to have big charging trucks at the end of every other stage..? So eco friendly, right..
So you'd go stageside to watch these purring washing machines?!Quote:
Originally Posted by mknight
If you apply Balance for Performance, it would be only Renault or Stellantis coming with EV cars.Quote:
Originally Posted by er88
For example, Toyota is the car manufacturer that is pushing the most on Hydrogen, which make as much noise as an ICE car, Ford-MSport would be continuing with Hybrid, etc.
I still believe that BoP is the solution, even though Xavier Mestelan Pinon keeps arguing with that, by saying it's not what the manufacturers and the people wants. Just look how great turned to be again the FIA WEC!
On same level:Quote:
Originally Posted by er88
Instead of watching dinosaur-burning inefficient and stinky glorified steam engines?
Yes, but that's actually besides the point.
These days I watch maybe 3-4 rallies per year in person max one of which is WRC.
Yet I watch some 16-20 rallies a year for at least 30 mins on live vids or youtube. On these quite often I don't even have sound on. Cause after you heard 1-2 cars passing the sounds are basically the same and Rally2 cars have very little sound anyway.
No, I would not.Quote:
Originally Posted by er88
I don't care about this or that sound, its not like a F1 engine from the 70's anyway, or a quattro 5'er.
The most important thing is that the cars is driven slightly more than at 100% attack!
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https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/w...gory/10469998/
Well at least they're starting to see there's an inherent problem with the championship, hopefully it won't be a case of too little too late.
What I get from Thul's statements: they have no clue what to do.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eli
They'll probably just keep going as is with few modifications and then be surprised when the championship finally dies.Quote:
Originally Posted by seb_sh
I do not really know how things changed so much so quickly.
In the beginning of the season, there was enthusiasm and anticipation and we were hearing that many countries want to host a WRC round and it was an almost healthy environment.
What changed so radically after Croatia and everyone says WRC is dying?
To be honest, I also lost my interest recently and I don’t know why…
because last rally was boring.If the next rally has competition people will not moan.
Of course i am not saying that wrc is ok.
This guy says Lindholm to Hyundai to compete with Rally1. https://twitter.com/rallyspynews/sta...98470934609920
A Twitter account with 3 tweets...Quote:
Originally Posted by seb_sh
Let's assume, it will be Lindholm. First positive thing is, entire world can enjoy more Reeta's pacenote delivery :D
But where could be the logic behind this? It must be really long-term vision and hope then. And on the other hand, it would be really hard to swallow to guys like Suninen and Mikkelsen.
with one of those tweets knowing that Tänak is testing the Puma two weeks before contract was published. Also the guess about Hyundai lineup seems to match what other people "knew" at the time and what Mikkelsen has mentioned later.Quote:
Originally Posted by meh
Yep. The Tänak post was based on the rumour that OT had been seen in Tallinn airport with a helmet bag, and the Hyundai lineup was wrong. I wouldn't bet my life on that Lindholm rumour, even if it does sort of make sense.Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
Also the follower list is interesting. Anyway, it's on the internet could be anything.Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
If true, like meh wrote it's going to be a bitter pill for Mikkelsen and Suninen. On the other hand i guess the idea would be to go with someone new instead of "known quantities".
That's about the only point going for it though. (Lindholm being "new" with unknown future potential).
Everything else seems wrong. He got the title last year due to lots of luck and so far this year he doesn't confirm he has speed or reliability to defend it vs tougher competition.
Even Solberg did multiple rallies in WRC car before getting nominated for points. Putting Lindholm right for point scoring mid season is as big or bigger risk for both sides.
ThisQuote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
People are craving constant interest and excitement from their sport and media these days and as soon as it stops they immediately moan or move on.
WRC All Live has a case to answer too. Watching every stage means means many will have no big drama.
Before WRC+ we followed times or listened to rally radio while doing other things and then watched the best bits later on a highlights show. This gave an impression that events were constantly exciting when of course they really weren't.
But WRC+ have to live up to that fact. Now they are clipping driver who enters a corner just to show 10 secs of wheelspinning at start... Some changes needed...Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
so this is really causing the problems of WRC's success? Maybe the problem is that people are not even watching enough the broadcast?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
That would be a very stupid move by Hyundai, so it could be true.Quote:
Originally Posted by seb_sh
One of the problems for us hardcores.Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
Thierry Neuville Never Gives Up! Rally Driver keeps driving despite Crashes and Problems
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uuosSuKhSb0/h...5MUeJ0GYOCjcGQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuosSuKhSb0
In a different matter, the 2024 calendar is taking shape with question marks surrounding México, Croatia and Northern Ireland's bid to be included: https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/w...ndar/10471097/
Adding more rounds....okay = adding more costs when there are only 2.5 manufacturers.......Just because F1 & MotoGP add more rounds doesn't mean the WRC should.
no mention to Spain / RallyRacc. It was supposed to be on rotation so a comeback for 2024?Quote:
Originally Posted by Eli
No idea where to post this but Kalle won a round of the Japanese Formula Drift !! Its one of the most competitive drifting series out there (together with American and Euro MAsters, I suppose). Awesome! (first comment has the time for his runs!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq_YMxB1Ukw&t=2873s
Formula Drift Japan is one step below in prestige compared to Formula Drift (USA), Euro Masters and D1 GP (the most prestigious Japanese series). But congrats to Kalle anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by fiscorpun
Saudi have locked in a mega deal for the calendar... look for this news coming out soon.
The organizers of Croatia Rally announced that the place in the calendar is not in doubt and that they are working on a multi-year contract.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eli
Also, it is possible that the Croatia Rally will be moved to a new location and that it will be driven along the coast of the Adriatic Sea.
Link pleaseQuote:
Originally Posted by CL16F@n
I also can't find link, but I,ve read a few days ago that the organizators are willing to put Craotia rally in Istria and maybe in Dalmatia. They alo said that region around city of Opatija is very interesting.
Mega as in secured a 5 year contract with the WRC Promoter to host the final round of the season (until 2028)?Quote:
Originally Posted by GigiGalliNo1
Japanese organizers want sideways action!
https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/how-p..._tCbqIN1fopKQw
Make a gravel rally then not Tokyo driftQuote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
Marcus Gronholm crashed already on SS1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqtRrLFsnXU
https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/d...-wrc/10476600/
Open to discuss the future, I hope it actually comes to fruition and I also hope we as fans we'll get a survey like we did back in 2014, it would be nice to know that they actually realize we exist.
Rovenpära to Hyundai?
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...00064387853951
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What? I think it’s just to pressure Toyota for bigger salary and bonuses
But if they are serious then even bigger chance for Tänak to Toyota