This is pathetic, sorry. I am a Ford fan with critical notes. But you are OR a freak and obsessed OR a guy that liked love Ford, but you don't and make the fans and Ford ridiculous.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobcat
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This is pathetic, sorry. I am a Ford fan with critical notes. But you are OR a freak and obsessed OR a guy that liked love Ford, but you don't and make the fans and Ford ridiculous.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobcat
We will see. For sure I would like if Sanremo will stay in CIR and IRC, it is legendary event. And it is not only rumour...Quote:
Originally Posted by Motorsportfun
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Originally Posted by Barreis
+1 :mark:
Nasser Al Attiyah hopes to do 4, 5 IRC rallies in 2011, including Cyprus. Cyprus will again be both IRC and Middle East championship?
:D :D :D Thanks for the joke!Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy
Chill out man! No kidding, that's really true, the unvarnished story of the sport. But everyone which uses real critical thinking skills in the real world, must know this (also "a Ford fan with critical notes" lol).
The 2011 manufacturers:
IRC: Skodas, Peugoets
WRC: Citroens, Fords and Minis
IRC x WRC: 0:1
The 2012 manufacturers:
IRC: Skodas
WRC: Citroens, Fords, Minis, VWs, Saabs and Toyotas...etc.
IRC x WRC: END:6
So, that IRC sucks.
Please Bobcat, if you don't like IRC, don't look and pay attention to it. It's better for yourself and IRC fans.
Btw, your numbers are incorrect. And following your logic: WRC sucks for some years now, I hope you will not be crying all night for that.
Next year business as usual. I don’t know if it has been here already but next year a new event, Mescek Rally in Hungary.
http://www.maxrally.com/news/entry/s...medium=twitter
Sanremo Rally will be in the Italian TARMAC championship, probably will be arranged a 2nd rally alongside the main event, just for IRC. Let's see, these days are quite hectic in Italy! :p :
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Originally Posted by Bobcat
This is why I don't think everyone should get access to respected forums ...
It's good that business is steady :) . Teams and drivers know what to expect, and not need many changes to compete next year in IRC. Hopefully the calander will also be steady.
So, next year all 2WD drivers will be eligible for their points. That is a big difference compared to this year. Maybe that brings more 2wd drivers to IRC as well??
If we look back to 2010, then we can say that even the champion in IRC2WD would be different. Someone just made some calculations that Kruuda would have earned couple of points more than Hunt if his Suzuki would have been eligible.
Yes, it is true. They have confirmed it about month ago :)
I'm looking forward to the 2011 season:
Pugs: Wilks, Neuville, Maghalaes
Skoda: Loix, Kopecky, Mikkelsen
Peugeot needs an extra strong, experienced driver: why not Vouilloz again? And Abarth, they must join again! Proton needs a reliable car (if they will do IRC again?). Anyone else?
And hopefully a number of Ford drivers. Al Attiyah wants to do 4, 5 rallies. Bruno Oliveira will return in 2011 I believe.
Alister is searching alot after some budget for the Proton next year and u can probably expect Cave also entering some events. It's almost time for Kruuda to get a S2000 that guy is very fast he impressed me this weekend in Wales :) and he's like 17-18 years old!!Quote:
Originally Posted by HaCo
Toni Gardemeister next year on more events in IRC - http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=11357
Few photos from today's test of Andreas Mikkelsen with factory Fabia: http://www.johnfoto.cz/mikkelsen/
He will test again tomorrow in different location.
What about Hanninen?Quote:
Originally Posted by HaCo
Hanninen is going to compete in the SWRC.
Raikkonen will drive in Monte Carlo.
But Hänninen will do RMC!?!?
Yes, he will. Also Barum in my opinion.Quote:
Originally Posted by pucky54
According to rumours i've heard, Juho would probably do 4 IRC events next year, Monte being one of them. I don't know wich ones are the other 3 but i guess Barum is very lickely. ;)
Which car will he drive?Quote:
Originally Posted by MartijnS
I heard about Peugeot.
About Raikkonen I was writing a week ago...Quote:
Originally Posted by MartijnS
Photos from today's test of Andreas Mikkelsen and Jaroslav Starý with new S2000 engine spec.: http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=11360
Another video of Andreas Mikkelsen's test: http://www.stream.cz/video/534028-te...00-a-mikkelsen
IRC: Skoda to start defence in Monte Carlo
So, Hanninen will start in IRC next year at least in MCR.Quote:
The Czech make, ...., will field a brace of factory-prepared Fabia S2000s for Finn Hanninen and co-driver Mikko Markkula plus Czech pair Jan Kopecky and Petr Stary.
Several other Skodas will also be in action on the event.
Juho will do 2-4 events in IRC.
He should do some early ones then he can push for the championship later on if necessary/possible :)Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
Loix was nearly a title contender in 2010 entering only 4 events.
Any news on possible Abarth entries in 2011? Rossetti said he would like to do IRC next year as it is "the best championship for privateer drivers"
Maybe one seat more in IRC next year for those who have the budget.
http://www.maxrally.com/news/entry/r...nd_irc_attack/
I have read that article, but I dont know what should I think about it...
GT cars allowed ! - http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=11386
Imagine the IRC attracting brands like Porsche or Nissan to the championship! If they want to bring back the old rallysport (that was there target), they should at least try it :)Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
With proposed regulations it's nice platform for gentleman drivers but I don't see them competitive against S2000 cars.
Short translation of Pluto's info:
Only 2WD, naturally aspirated engine
Stock engine
Restrictor size either 43 mm or 2 x 31 mm (estimated maximum power 400 Hp)
Maximum allowed top speed 180 km/h
Maximum 6-speed manual gearbox
Minimum weight 1200 kg, maximum weight 1400 kg
Minimum weight of particular car counted from engine power to give weight/power ratio 3,5kg/Hp (so 1400 kg / 400 Hp, 1200 kg / 343 Hp etc.)
Stock suspension parts
Stock brakes with additional cooling by air ducts with maximum diameter 100 mm
Similar bodyshell rules to gr.N cars
Accoording to Autohebdo:
The Malaysian manufacturer Proton has unveiled its program for the 2011 season. In addition to the championship Asia - Pacific Rally, Proton will play a full season of the International Rally Challenge, with the Monte Carlo as the first test. PG Andersson and Chris Atkinson will take the wheel of the Satria Neo S2000 on the roads of southern France next January. Alister McRae will also travel during the Championship with Proton Asia - Pacific at a few rallies and IRC.
Are IRC planning to give the RGT Class a green light for 2011 ?Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
I have not seen their 2011 regs yet, have anyone seen them ?
But no program for tech upgrade for the car ?Quote:
Originally Posted by alleskids
Six events of IRC 2011 for Irish Citroën Racing Trophy driver Martin McCormack :confused: