Rule should be about maximum track width, body shell width is irrelevant. Besides, I think that maximum width should be proportional to length instead of the current two-step rule (1800mm for 4200mm or longer and 1770mm for shorter cars).
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Rule should be about maximum track width, body shell width is irrelevant. Besides, I think that maximum width should be proportional to length instead of the current two-step rule (1800mm for 4200mm or longer and 1770mm for shorter cars).
I agree with you. It’s quite silly that a car that is 4,45 m long has to have same width as a 4,21 m long car.Quote:
Originally Posted by jonkka
The only problem with having a lot of different track widths is the ruts created on gravel rallies. I agree though that the width needs to be increased, but if it is too stepped it might put off some manufacturers with smaller cars.
The FIA will never allow that to happen. If the WRC disappears then the FIA loses control of world rally and the next championship might overshadow there precious F1 go-cart race. The FIA will do just enough to keep the WRC going and nothing more.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
That's true but I've wondered how the increased width (1770=>1800mm) hasn't raised such worries? I remember when Subaru experimented with wide-track Impreza in 1998 they had difficulties with car jumping out of ruts and McRae actually preferred the narrow track version even if it was theoretically slower.Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
Why is there a regulation for length/width anyway? If it's road legal it should be able to compete.
Interesting question. Given the packaging problems that smaller cars (206WRC being a fine example) have, it could be possible to do away with the dimensional limitations. Especially since the production cars are getting wider and wider, making it more difficult for manufacturers to find suitable car to base WRCar on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lousada
Let see if there are going to be any heat problems with the S2000+ cars, which are all quite small cars. The boost is lower than the boost of WRC cars but still.
I don't know if it is posted allready somewhere here on the forum, but i will put it here anyhow. Citroen and Red Bull are going to work together in 2009 season also, so no changes over there. Concerning 2010 there is nothing decided yet and it will remain to be seen if they will stay in WRC or not. ;)
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Originally Posted by wwbroe
Everything point to a pull out for 2010 for Citroen.
Sordo has a contract just for next year,
Redbull Extended contract for one year,
Seb getting itchy feet,
Citroen are only committed for end of 2009.