Mads is not on the top level in WRC but he could definitely win some events in ERC. He might not find it easy though, and in the IRC ‘olden days’ I think he would have been out of his depth.
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Mads is not on the top level in WRC but he could definitely win some events in ERC. He might not find it easy though, and in the IRC ‘olden days’ I think he would have been out of his depth.
Completely agree. Good way to get more practice on a much more even footing rather than as a privateer attempting to run a very complex WRC car. Realistically I think he is wasting money to be doing the WRC as a true privateer.Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
IMHO if he doesn't crash he is able to win the ERC unless the competition level grows miraculously compared to this year (or if he doesn't complain about technical problems in every event as usually).
Polish champion Filip Nivette wants to try his luck in the ERC:
https://www.fiaerc.com/nivette-to-fo...h-aces-to-erc/
Agree, also unless Lukyanuk improves his own reliability.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
Has Kajto retired ?
Have you heard something to that effect? It crossed my mind that he might 'do a Rosberg' after his triple crown.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
No, just with people saying Lukyanuk can win the title in 2018 and Østberg could have a chance to win some rounds...Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
How is stating the reality, i.e. that both Lukyanuk and Ostberg can win rallies or even the title, suggesting that Kajto is about to retire?Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
For Your information Kajto won only one rally this year and while it was enough for the title it doesn't mean that he is invincible.
Thanks, You prove my point... Kajto won the title with one rally win.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
The rest are so crash-prone, inexperienced on some events or dont have the finance for a full season or have the best quality car.
If Kajto drives next season will you put your money on Lukyanuk or another for the title ?
Exactly.
The word "can" means that they are "able of" not that they "must". Ostberg or Lukyanuk certainly are able of winning rallies or even the title in ERC.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Kajto hasn't retired :) He's currently enjoying his success, makes interviews, appears on TV and promotes his first book:
https://www.facebook.com/KajetanKaje...type=3&theater
But I don't think he is going to compete in ERC next year. He proved everything he could in this championship. But, of course, everything depends on the money.
Can - it's 'able to' not 'able of'.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
Of course Lukyanuk "can" win the ERC, anything "can" happen. But with Kajto there its a lot less likely..
And even if Kajto doesnt drive I think there could still be others more likey to win the title than Luky...
I don’t want to take anything away from him because he is a lovely guy and a good driver, but I would like to see him stay in ERC but be pushed harder for the title.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
He has shown an intelligent approach with a perfect combination of reliability and speed to win the title three times already, but he did get a bit of an easy ride this year because of the testing accident of Lukyanuk.
Of course Lukyanuk needs to improve his reliability, but I think he has progressed as a driver over the last couple of years nonetheless. Last piece of the puzzle is to cut out the mistakes, and then could Kajto still beat him? I’m not sure..
Colin Clark saying DMACK rumoured to be targeting the ERC in 2018, possibly with a 2-car liveried team...
ERC has few unique tarmac rounds for good "testing" their product in real conditions, and few rough gravel events to show pace, it could be wise move, also with less money and more publicity.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
More publicity?Quote:
Originally Posted by electroliquid
From ERC than from WRC?
I don´t think so.
ERC will be extra publicity as its a different championship with different rallies to show their products on.Quote:
Originally Posted by pantealex
Plus they still intend to supply on the WRC to a WRT on a 3rd car.
It's better for PR to get podium on ERC overall, than podium on WRC2 class and 12th overall.Quote:
Originally Posted by pantealex
The advantage of ERC is that the events are also often part of national championships, i.e. there is huge number of potential customers there.
I know what you mean, but if you were in Kajto's position, wouldn't you want to have a try at WRC2?Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
No. For him now it is waste of money and time...Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
lol, seriously.Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
well, if we take it from this perspective, isn´t whole rallying waste of money? :) If there would be chance to drive in WRC2, I would totaly understand his decision
In this case - if Kajto wants only drive and have fun WRC2 ok, if he wants have chances to keep wining something - ERC is the choice.
I would say he knows better whot he wants.
Kajto making the choice of keeping winning ERC ? No, been there, done that.Quote:
Originally Posted by electroliquid
WRC2 - trying new rallies and running with some young guns - that might be what will get him excited again.
I dont think that he will be ''excited'' at stage stops at wrc 2Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
I am fan of Kajto, but lets face the real scene. In WRC2 with those braves guys, he would be tricked.
So any speculation on what car/team DMack might partner with?
It depends who drives in WRC2 next year. Against ŠKODA works team it would be difficult.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira
Of course Kajto wouldn't win WRC2, because he is slower than Tidemand, Suninen or Kopecky. But this championship is full of slow drivers and a place in top 6 would be very possible. Why can't Kajto try something new?Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira
And so what?Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira
Likely no Suninen, Tidemand or Camilli there and I have doubts over Kopecký as well. We have to wait and see who is actually going to take part.Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
It's pure speculation even that DMack will run a team in ERC 2018...Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
But if they do, how about a British team of Cave and Ingram ? Both have some money to bring with them ...
I think that in case they really want to do ERC they need at least one driver who can bring them overall victories. Without that it doesn't make much sense from marketing point of view. That means someone capable of defeating Kajto, Lukyanuk and local heroes and someone who also knows ERC events so that he can start delivering right away. There isn't many of such drivers around who aren't already employed in WRC. Bouffier is one name which comes to my mind. Or there is another option - they can steal the show by taking Kajto or Lukyanuk under their wings.
British team would make sense. Beating Kajto speed wise (like Luky, Sirmacis, Gryazin, Bouffier, Rovanpera etc. have shown) should be possible from many drivers. Beating Luky (if he is able to do whole season and finish most of them) will definitely be harder.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
If DMack will come to ERC and want to win they will most likely bring Ingram and someone other young driver (Cave would make sense) with them. Gryazin would be good but he dosen't really need any financial help and is most likely going to take part in WRC2 instead.
No one knows what Sirmacis is going to do, we know he is fast but dose he have any backing left? no one knows.
Neither Gryazin nor Sirmacis can reallistically win any asphalt event and they can also hardly give much feedback for asphalt tyre development. I mention that specifically because the sales potential for asphalt tyres is somewhat bigger in ERC countries than for gravel tyres. I named Bouffier also because he has plenty of experience as a test driver but that was of course only a name I would probably choose against the other ERC contenders.
Brynildsen
Bouffier + Ingram/Griebel would be hell of a team.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek