It is really nice to write article about who is working on budget and wants to do the championship. I can write tons of similar articles from previous years who was planning to start / working on budgets...
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It is really nice to write article about who is working on budget and wants to do the championship. I can write tons of similar articles from previous years who was planning to start / working on budgets...
He's more than done his time for the BRC and he would deserve a chance to move on and try something new.Quote:
Originally Posted by HKSjbg
“Winning the British Championship was something I’ve been trying to do for a while,” said Pryce, who works in his family’s construction firm. “Obviously I’ve ticked that box now, so the question I’m kind of left with is what am I going to do next?
“It’s a bit of a tricky situation because I’ve been around the BRC for so many years, but I think it’s time for me to step into something new, really. I’d like to move forward and keep going, and the ERC looks very, very attractive."
Don't be bringing us down all the time. Hope springs eternal and gives us something to look forward to, even if it doesn't always happen. These guys seem genuinely interested in the ERC and we should be grateful for that at least.Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
Csomós sold their Fabia R5 and are soon to reveal their car for next year. They had a seating day yesterday:
https://scontent-vie1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...RQ&oe=639FD2BF
If you look closely, Ostberg's name is on the window next to him. This all but confirms the strong rumors that he will be driving a TRT C3 R5 next season.
If you know me, I will be really happy if there will be more and more competitors in ERC. I am trying to bring the drivers there for last 20 years. Thats why I know lot of "insider" infos and there is really big list of drivers who were thinking/working on the starts. But like usually, it is mainly about the budget...Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Its good the ERC gets a little press, rumors and fuss - if this is supposed to be the top level og the FIA regional series, then it needs to get some good teams and drivers!
it's only a good sign if "silly season" of erc reaches the media, even if it's mainly not happening. it will improve coverage and add pr (and roi) value to the championship.Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
I think it's nice that Diftfish are creating a bit of buzz, but people certainly shouldn't attempt to stop the real insight we can be offered by some people posting here.
Anything is possible and shouldn't be written off straight away just because it's going to be difficult... Chris Ingram proved this in 2019.
I am happy that Dirtfish, after their previous disrespect and "arrogancy" to ERC, slowly found that this championship can be interesting ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by the sniper
DF on Ostberg switching to ERC in 2023...
But is that really such a bad thing for Řstberg’s career? The ERC is a championship that appears to be growing in momentum and appeal, and in competing there he can be the star of the show – not a subplot winner in another category.
And, once again, it’ll afford Řstberg the chance to try something new. He’s appeared in the ERC three times before, winning Rally Hungary in 2021, and done some of next season’s rallies in other championships and classes of cars, but a season-long push will be a fresh challenge for him.
Řstberg in ERC is cool, both for him and the series.
Will be interesting to see how he can make a good program, and if any dealerships/importers can make it into a good finanancial year as well.
Maybe a manufacturer also see the benefit in having him drive their brand.
No :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Agreed, and having someone like Mads in the ERC will be ideal as a benchmark for the rest.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sulland
Just hope he doesn't dominate, either in performance, or just by doing a full-season when some of the other top drivers cant (like Solans last season).
unlikely if there is someone with mixed program from wrc, or the likes of paddon, fourmeaux, cais or mikkelsen in some rounds. there will be battle!Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
According to this interview, fiery Spanish driver José Antonio 'Cohete' Suárez would be at the start of the 2023 ERC in Fafe and Canarias with a new Skoda Fabia RS Rally2.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xXD...l=OverallMedia
After a season in Hungarian championship, ERC is a big step forward for sure :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Italian female driver Rachele Somaschini is working on plans to comppete in six ERC rounds in 2023:
https://www.fiaerc.com/erc/news/erc/...paign-in-2023/
Given that he's been with the Citroen C3 for a while and helped development a lot, it seems likely Ostberg will stay with the car in 2023. He's also got a close relationship with Citroen in Norway.
I wonder if there will be many new Fabia RS cars available to be used in the ERC ?
Simone Campedelli hopes for a full European Rally Championship campaign in 2023. He would like to remain in MRF team, but the decision about it will be made next year:
https://www.fiaerc.com/erc/news/erc/...opes-for-2023/
Well, only rumors for now so let’s see but a Ostberg/Paddon on ERC could give a very promising year.
Including in addition some rumors about some National Champions (Pryce, M. Franceschi) and some guys like Cais also.
In an swedish paper rally magazine, yesterday there was an short interview with GN Motorsport (who ran PG Andersson’s Fiesta in swedish championship last years). They said Pontus Tidemand will drive one of their Fiesta Rally2 in 5 ERC rallies 2023, and do a full season 2024. Also working on a start in Rally Sweden for 2023. Haven’t seen anything on Pontus social medias so not sure it’s confirmed.
Would love to see Pontus back at International level rallying again (and in a Ford).Quote:
Originally Posted by peg306
Pontus was quite close to participation in ERC 2021, there was a project with two Ford Fiesta R5 MkII cars. But it failed, also due to covid issues...
Experienced polish driver Grzegorz Grzyb with options of full championship or single rounds of the ERC 2023 combined with the Polish championship.
https://www.motoradiario.com/rallyes...gregorsz-grzyb
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Young slovenian talent Mark Skulj on selected ERC asphalt events https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...ea12c9c578.jpg
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Swedish driver Simon Andersson (Renault Clio Rally4) will participate in selected ERC Junior events starting at Rally Poland
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...7b1c73c50c.jpg
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"To score ERC points, drivers must use tyres from a registered manufacturer. So far for 2023, MICHELIN and MRF have registered, while all Junior ERC entrants must use tyres from Hankook. Tyre use is restricted according to category."
Where is Pirelli?
Btw, logos on website still not updated.
First advance of the Rally Islas Canarias 2023
https://www.rallyislascanarias.com/i...cion-numero-47
In the end, Csomós will start with Fabia Rally2 evo this season, instead of the rumored C3 programme. Car is chassis #120, ex-Jíri Hanák:
https://scontent.fbud10-1.fna.fbcdn....Sw&oe=63D5E263
I suppose there is enough time to registration. Hankook will get registration for Rally2 too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira
Pirelli will be there, dont worry.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kenneth
from italy rumors about crugnola with hiunday rally2 , mrf
He developed also clio Rally3Quote:
Originally Posted by wyler
Also Breen on first ERC rally as part of Portugal nat. championship.
Another confirmation from Italy, Andrea Nucita in Friulmotor Hyundai i20 rally2.
rumors has mishap in the name, it's not andrea crugnola, but andrea nucita that will contest erc in a friulmotor hiunday rally2.
(nucita is the one that achieved 4o/a on a monte syage in a fiat rgt some years ago)
https://www.rallylink.it/cms23/index...mpionship-2023
Finnish Champion 2022 to compete in ERC 2023
https://www.loudlifemedia.fi/finnish...xB8L6qa8mfEAqI
Wait a minute... I kinda didnt watched ERC last year...but Let me get this straight: the "ERC2" is now "ERC Open"? Haha why? Is there any RGT competing yet? I couldnt find any on some of the results I just saw.
The ERC homesite is still very much 2022. When will they start to update rules and regulations, teams and carcrews in all classes to the 23 version.
The more PR they can get the better!
ERC2 has moved for 2022 to ERC Open. As it was made too late and with not so clear rules, not so many participants were there and during the season they disappeared. There is no plan for such category in 2023, unfortunately.Quote:
Originally Posted by lmmjvss