[WRC] News & rumours (part II)

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Originally Posted by Gard

You guys must get a reallity check. IRC is not even close to WRC. IRC is shown in one channel worldwide. and WRC? 50?

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I think you need a reality check. In Belgium IRC is shown on: één, Club RTL and Eurosport (last year also MotorsTV). WRC only on Eurosport. I don't know how it is in other country's, but here IRC has better coverage than WRC.

What 50 channels is WRC showed on anyway?

I don't understand the reactions of some here. Why can't both series be next to each other? I hope WRC gets a lot better than it is right now, and I'm happy that IRC gives an alternative (more rally!), even with slower cars. I'm fan of both... (as well as ERC, PWRC, ... because it is raaaally)

Why bash drivers of IRC? Their level is higher than most national drivers. At least in IRC you can still compare it, in WRC machinery of works teams is much more different from local machinery.

I can also understand Novikov, fighting in a World Championship has a different image and meaning then fighting in a cup. Although I think right know he can he have much more fun in IRC than in WRC.

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Originally Posted by Juha_Koo

Usually the IRC fanboys seem to start these "crappy disputes".. Just like in this thread. And WRC has to be defended. I feel compelled to do so.

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And the best defence is attack? Sorry mate, if WRC won't get their act together, it will be only richboy's playground soon.

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Originally Posted by Juha_Koo

Usually the IRC fanboys seem to start these "crappy disputes".. Just like in this thread. And WRC has to be defended. I feel compelled to do so.

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Defended by WRC fanboys? Great level they show!

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Originally Posted by Josti

But I can understand Novikov's comment, he rather likes to perform at the highest level possible.

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Dont you think that very same goes for every seriously taken rally driver who's planning an international carreer? I find it normal.

People need to face reality; The WRC is still the Premier Rallying series in the world. I've always said that.
However, people shouldn't be blind to it's faults - and there are many. The IRC, in my opinion is more interesting as there is an even spread of talent in the cars - meaning it's not straightforward as to who will win an event. That doesn't mean it's better, just different, but the IRC isn't perfect either.
If the people running the WRC had done their job properly, maybe the IRC wouldn't have happened, however it did, and seems to have given the WRC organisers a kick up the pants - finally realising that the 'cloverleaf' compact event has done nothing for the sport. IRC have shown what can be done with regards event routes, etc

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Originally Posted by MikeD

Just to underline my point after (3-4 years of the IRC)

In this Motorsport.com forums:

WRC:
9.851 threads
346.076 posts

IRC:
144 threads
14.425 posts

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Hehe, you can do anything with figures.

Do you have the statistics for this years rallies, posts and views?

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Originally Posted by MikeD

Just to underline my point after (3-4 years of the IRC)

In this Motorsport.com forums:

WRC:
9.851 threads
346.076 posts

IRC:
144 threads
14.425 posts

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There are three types of lies. Lies, damned lies, and statistics! hehe

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Originally Posted by Juha_Koo

Usually the IRC fanboys seem to start these "crappy disputes".. Just like in this thread. And WRC has to be defended. I feel compelled to do so.

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I think it's rather the other way around mate, if you look at it properly.

Myself, I am rather on the IRC side of the fence at the moment but still follow and enjoy both championships. Indeed I went to Rally GB last week for the first time in a few years and enjoyed it (even if the entry list was a bit poor)

There's nothing wrong with debating the merits of the two championships but unfortunately people on this forum can't seem to do that and just shout abuse instead.

Hopefully WRC can learn from it's mistakes and eventually attract more manufacturers back in for the good of the sport as a whole.

Eurosport started IRC just as WTCC.. Without Eurosport both championships would blow apart in moment.. Millions are watching Eurosport so it's became so popular in short time..

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Originally Posted by Tomi

Dont you think that very same goes for every seriously taken rally driver who's planning an international carreer? I find it normal.

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Of course, but this was a reply to Novikov's comment that he found WRC more interesting to do then IRC. But he obviously jumped into top level machinery too soon, so IRC or preferable the S2000 Cup would be a good step for him to gain experience.