[WRC] News & rumours (part II)

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Originally Posted by alleskids

http://www.worldrallyranking.com/ran...&Tipo=1&Home=1
The new rally drivers ranking list. also ranking among co drivers, rally cars, rally countries

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The idea may be good but the result is ridiculous. Useless zone European cups events makes the biggest mess. They are the reason why first is Italy and second Czech Republic because almost every rally there is part of some useless FIA cup which no-one cares about. Tlustak infront of Meeke is also great joke :D

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Originally Posted by grugsticles

I thought Tommi Makinen's business was close to folding? OR did I just imagine that.

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I did talk with a guy a few weeks ago, who used to work there, he said its up to Tommi if he want to put in own money until this recession is over, the business it self was ok, only no one has money to buy cars now at the moment, and sponsors are difficult to find now too.

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Originally Posted by Walach

Please, do you have link? I can´t find it. :( Thank you.

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The article was in the August issue of Holiday Auto - a magazine published in Japan. It specialises in scoops of new car models.
Rival magazine is called Best Car. Here is their website (you can see a photo of test FT-86 there, now)

http://www.bestcar-bc.com/

Thanks. I´ve only found this article http://www.7tune.com/news-scoop-the-...and-unchanged/ (and in my opinion, this FT-86 is looking better :p )

Anyone knows any news or rumours about Jwrc in 2011 ?

Ford Fiesta for everyone ? 6 European Rounds ? Any factory program for the winner in 2012 ?

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Originally Posted by Micke_VOC

Anyone knows any news or rumours about Jwrc in 2011 ?

Ford Fiesta for everyone ? 6 European Rounds ? Any factory program for the winner in 2012 ?

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Was supposed to be announced in Finland, but again delayed....
At the start there where 6 or 7 manufactures, now only 4 remaining but the selection process is slow.

Idea is, it will be named WRC Academy and it will be R2 car (same for all) and 5 or 6 European rounds.

Hopefully more info in Germany. (but don't count on it too much) :D

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Originally Posted by ProRally

Was supposed to be announced in Finland, but again delayed....
At the start there where 6 or 7 manufactures, now only 4 remaining but the selection process is slow.

Idea is, it will be named WRC Academy and it will be R2 car (same for all) and 5 or 6 European rounds.

Hopefully more info in Germany. (but don't count on it too much) :D

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I've talked to Marc De Jong, and he told me that the FIA has called Manufacturers to propose their plans, maybe we will see Renault group involving with the Clio (if the FIA will choose R3 class) or new Twingo (if is R2).

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Originally Posted by 'Mirek Fric [Cze

]The idea may be good but the result is ridiculous. Useless zone European cups events makes the biggest mess. They are the reason why first is Italy and second Czech Republic because almost every rally there is part of some useless FIA cup which no-one cares about. Tlustak infront of Meeke is also great joke :D

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Another joke is that Hirvonen is only 5 points behind Loeb there.

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Originally Posted by Motorsportfun

I've talked to Marc De Jong, and he told me that the FIA has called Manufacturers to propose their plans, maybe we will see Renault group involving with the Clio (if the FIA will choose R3 class) or new Twingo (if is R2).

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WRC Academy will be R2 , otherwise it gets to expensive again

see page 47 for Jean Todt's blueprint for wrc event format's, should ruffle a few feathers.............
http://mag.gpweek.com/