As Evans has finished his WRC2 campaign cant he enter whatever car he likes in GB ?
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As Evans has finished his WRC2 campaign cant he enter whatever car he likes in GB ?
Correct me if im wrong but i remember this season at some rally Solberg was entered with a WRC machine but later they changed it to R5 or was it vice versa?
When the entry list is already confirmed by FIA the only way to change the class is through an exception from FIA.
He startet with WRC and had to change to R5 because of too few WRC-cars at M-Sport.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
Just noticed Ogier hasn't won a gravel rally this year, reckon he'll do that in GB though. Think the battle will be Ogier-Latvala porperly for the first time this year, JM loves the rally and if he keeps the car on the road he's always on the pace.
Big couple of rallies coming up for Latvala if he wants to get his mojo back ahead of 2017. Not that it will propel him to a title or anything. He just needs to save some face. I guess he could end up with #3 on the door of his Polo next year?
In Finland he entered first in WRC, then started in R5. But admittedly, can't recall at which point this change was made, before or after entries closed.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
Evening all, not been around for a long time but Big_SW2000 persuaded me to pop back in....
So anyone looked at long term forcast for us on WRGB yet? Can't be as bad as last year surely.
I read that Evans R5 was 'just to get an entry in' so he had a place ( plus as BRC Champion he got free entry..)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
The car type was to be dependent on what M-Sport had available.
I cant see him being denied the WRC drive if the car is there...
So if it rains does that count out Hyundai
After an under-steering front and a tail happy rear in slippy conditions (finland) it could be VW domination
Hope lots of you can join us in Chester on the 28th...we've now also got Ari Vatanen coming along to meet the crowds...
http://www.thecrw.co.uk/rally-gb-in-chester-2016
Isn't the rule that you can change just one major component of the entry without special dispensation. Either driver, co-driver or car. Iirc Henning was in the published entry list for Finland as WRC but made the late change to R5Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Looks like Elfyn won't be there anyway as the car isn't available - http://www.autosport.com/news/report...rc-seat-fading
Didn't think he'd bother running down the road in an R5 after the JWRC lot.
See where Loubet started in Corsica? (he was not driving for WRC2 points)Quote:
Originally Posted by Simmi
Evans can/will start in WRC2 field.
Juha Salo started in WRC2 field Rally Finland and was not driving for points.
Okay cool thanks I didn't realise that. I guess you can apply for dispensation to run in front of the slower cars.Quote:
Originally Posted by pantealex
Advice please...
I'm planning on watching for just one day: Friday 29th.
I will be driving down on the Thursday and sleeping overnight.
Do I....
A) go to Dyfnant and watch both passes through that stage?
Or
B) go to Merehin for the first pass and then onto Dyfnant to watch the second pass?
Ideally I would like to see some really high speed corners... none of this hairpin crap!
Two years ago I watched in Dyfi and I simply walked to a different spot for the second pass and witnessed a completely different part of the stage...
I'm basically wondering if anyone thinks it's worth making the additional drive, or if Dyfnant can give me the high speed thing I'm looking for (ideally at two different spots)
If it is Dyfnant only, I will be using car park G.
Cheers in advance and hope everyone going has a good one...
T
I don't know about Dyfnant, I'm planning to spend both passes there Friday, but Myherin is a great, great stage to spectate at if you walk up to the top.
I'd happily spend all day there again, but it'd be an extra hour's drive for me in both directions, so trying Dyfnant this time.
guys in your experience how feasible is it to spectate at Dyfi on Saturday morning and then after the second WRC run rush to Chalmondley Castle?
thanks in advance!
Anyone know where this is in Dyfnant please?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5p-ZlPVflI
I thought the Hyundai are pretty happy with the car in the wetQuote:
Originally Posted by Toyoda
An alternative to Jon Desbrough ?!
WALES RALLY GB: @channel5_tv will carry LIVE coverage of @WalesRallyGB Power Stage with @lorenzomatthew and @nickygrist from 11:45am 📺 #WRGB https://t.co/9SHPpf0Fwx
Dyfnant will give you both definitely and at half the cost of 1 run in myherin and 1 in Dyfnant ....and you will get to see the Nationals during the WRC interval.Quote:
Originally Posted by car
If you can only take about 30 mins to get back to your car at Dyfi and only watch the first 15 cars on the second run then it'd be doable - UNLESS the event organisers have not got the parking entry to Chalmondley properly sorted.Quote:
Originally Posted by pulsar
It all depends on traffic going into cholmondely. I think it's possible.
I wouldnt bother with Cholmondley... very short stage with probably poor views. Not worth the journey and traffic hassle.
An idea here of the stage at the Paegeant of Power... its mostly just a blast along straights.
https://youtu.be/WcbdId7Fvn0
Nicky Grist has the most pleasant way to speak ever. I've always thought he'd make an excellent commentator. Shame I live in sweden and can't see this :/Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
I hope Grist & Lorenzo are doing the stage commentary and not just the Ch.5 programme introduction.Quote:
Originally Posted by itix
Here's a stream of Ch5 for people to watch.
http://www.tvguide.co.uk/tv-stream/?ch=channel+5
Confirmed - Evans is out. :(
Recce for #WRGB this morning. Gutted not to be doing my home rally this year, but we're now fully focused on 2017! https://t.co/I6sR85pXBV
It’s a pity for Evans and for Welsh fans. It may be truth, but MSport’s lack of available units sounds a bit like an excuse. Can Evans have already a deal with other manu (Toyota?) for ’17?Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Older guys for sure will remember that in ’82 Rohrl wasn’t allowed to enter RAC Rally because Opel find out he had a contract signed with Lancia for next year…
It sounds like he does have something lined up.
And I'm surprised that if he does have a 2017 drive, whoever it's with cant find him a WRC car for his home event...
Big shame for Evans!
Anyway one day of work left before we head up to Wales on Thursday. Current stage plan is Dyfnant, Gartheniog and Alwen. Can't wait!
Colin Clark tweets re Evans
Impromptu thoughts from my Kitchen Table - outrageous driver speculation (again) from me. Views please! Video here https://t.co/rdoMjhfgp4
Clark was a bit slower than us on this one...Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Btw, no forecast from the forum Weatherman?
Argh, having car problems that might cause me to miss Shakedown, hopefully can sort before the weekend. Cancelled all my hotel rooms just in case, but I can sleep in the car (if it works!)...
By the way, I have two tickets to the Cholmondeley stage if anyone knows anyone who would want to make a day of it? I won them in a competition but I'll be at Dyfi or Gartheinog so no use to me.
Pity no Evans, but expected; seemingly few other withdrawals. Interesting that he's recceing with Barritt instead of Parry.
I'm not sure it is necessarly with Toyota, it could also be a M-Sport part-time program as Ostberg's father told Mads could only have a part-time program (especially when it Gomes to tarmac rallye).Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
On the other hand, I don't believe in the D-Mack team for next year because I don't see how M-sport could be able to build 5 cars (3 MSport + 2 DMack) for Monte-Carlo when we see that Citroën is not able to make 3 cars for Monte-Carlo.
I think it should have been décidée way before to create a D-Mack team for next year.
I do think that is the most probable reason for not starting his home rally!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rally Power
Anyone else worried about overcrowding on Saturday? Just realised there are only two proper 2-pass stages open to spectators on the busiest day, neither of which has amazing access.
First post on the site so be gentle with me and sorry if this has already been answered. Unfortunately some idiot (that would be me then) booked to go away on holiday on Saturday, so my only bit of (in)action will be in Colwyn Bay tomorrow evening. Does anyone know parking is like for Eirias Park? Is there anything official or just a case of find a bit of empty kerb yourself?
Why don't you come to Chester on Friday night for around 18.30 hours? Much closer to you and the same opportunities as par verrucas offers ...Quote:
Originally Posted by SeanLXIV