"Prefer to pay for young prospect'Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Don't think so....
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"Prefer to pay for young prospect'Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Don't think so....
Creighton now announced to be in a Yaris so will be taking it to Cronin for sure
Looking good !
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GjgzFuHX...pg&name=medium
It was nice to see a retro Castrol-Toyota livery last year but this is cool. Would love to see it on that Rally2 version of the GR Corolla that was quietly rolled out at the recent Tokyo Auto Salon…Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Of course, but my point is; what conditions make that feasible in Portugal? The BRC to its credit is enjoying a bit of a boom compared to recent years - without it being overhyped to disappoint or being a one-year wonder. It would be great if they can keep that going and perhaps tempt someone of Meeke’s stature to the championship.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
I totally agree, it would be great. But sadly the sport here just isn't at the level that it is in Portugal to give a return on a high investment.
TBH we're really lucky that we have M-Sport, and now Castrol, willing to put the money in to run a couple of actual Teams
Did Creighton swap teams because there was no progression or prospect of another wrc2 campaign with m-sport or have castrol came up with a more attractive package and car?
Max McRae will be competing in the full British Rally Championship in a citroenracing C3 Rally2.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DGKtL_DKwbt/
Full details from Dirtfish...Quote:
Originally Posted by tbazsi95
https://dirtfish.com/rally/brc/max-m...itroen-switch/
For the East Riding Stages I make it an entry of 41 Rally2/R5 Cars in total and 20 in BRC.
It'll be interesting to see how the different makes compare with Citroen vs Toyota vs Ford vs Hyundai and some of the top guys having swapped cars for 2025.
Jurgenson ready for BRC after Rally2 car debut at Rally Sweden...
https://britishrallychampionship.co....weden-success/
East Riding seeded entry list:
https://www.rallies.info/webentry/20...ies.php?type=s
Appreciate that not all those R5/Rally 2 cars are necessarily the latest versions however when you compare that entry to say the 2 litre WRC era then its hard to deny that the current level/standard of machinery competing at this level is at an all time high.
Max McRae Citroën C3 Rally2 test in Hungary
https://www.duen.hu/fotoalbum/trt_-_...roen_c3_rally2
Put in the 2025 Thread...
Quote:
Originally Posted by tbazsi95
Nice entry, looking forward to making the trip this weekend... one thing, I can't really find any spectator info beside the town centre stage. Is it an old school case of park up, walk in and find a spot? I've not even really seen anything to dissuade spectators or to try and corral us into a few spots for this one, which makes me think I'm missing something.
Spectator guide is on the club web site here:Quote:
Originally Posted by dodge33cymru
https://www.bdmc.org.uk/spectators
There don't appear to be any designated spectator areas from my quick look, but don't forget that it's illegal to drive, ride, walk or stand on a closed road so you aren't going to be able to wander along a stage until you get to a good bit unless you try your luck in the fields.
With the first round of the Asphalt championship taking place this weekend at the East Riding Stages, M-Sport is pleased to announce that it will again provide the ultimate prize to one lucky winner !
The top-placed Ford driver at the end of the season will earn a private test drive in a Ford Puma Rally1 on M-Sport’s Evaluation Centre test track, plus a full systems check and shakedown if they are driving a Fiesta Rally2.
I mean, they've published detailed maps and there's nothing anywhere saying "don't go to the stages" so I assume they're fair game to park on a side road and walk to the junctions/fields.Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve Boyd
The spectator guide says "We ask rally spectators heading to watch on the other [non Beverley town centre] stages to please obey any instructions given by the or officials."
So I'm planning to park in a non-access road and go for a walk in. Last year's North West stages had all sorts of pleas for folk to only use the awful, cramped paid areas - this one seems more relaxed, hence my surprise.
Previous years havent been as restrictive as say the Ceredigion/NW Stages however with the BRC being part of the mix then am expecting things to tighten up and hope that the increased publicity doesnt bring the organisers more headaches. If you have the right maps, exercise common sense and work with the officials then you should be fine.
I think they are looking at increasing the mileage/stages next year so will be interested to learn what new locations might come into the mix.
I hope so, didn’t someone say on here a while back that the organisers had ambitions for (eventually) the ERC? I think they’ve done the right thing in keeping to a sensible level of stage mileage and keeping it consistent for the first few years and not relying on thrice run stages like NW/Three Shires.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sal yet again
Ceredigion went from 70km up to 180km in a few short years but that’s an exceptional example.
That's what I used to do on the Isle of Man and never had a problem - but that was over 40 years ago!Quote:
Originally Posted by dodge33cymru
Give it a go - hope you find some good specs.
Running a loop of stages three times is often done with success in Ireland but the stages need to be on the right roads. Not those narrow enough to get blocked and preferably roads that can be easily by-passed if you do lose the stage. You also need to have all of your contingency plans worked out in advance for losing any stage at any time & act on those plans quickly if there's an issue.Quote:
Originally Posted by HKSjbg
Aye, that's how I remember rallying being in my youth... and still is in several places. Just surprised to see it in the UK in 2025! Will be fun do some some map hopping again - unlike 30 years ago, now with the added advantage of onboard videos to do my own recce...Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve Boyd
The weather forecast looks poor for Sunday, particularly the afternoon with heavy rain and strong winds. A shame for all involved and watching. I hope it doesn't impact the running of the event with more accidents.
Keith Cronin's new wheels:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GkWGCbzX...pg&name=medium
Tracking for East Riding Stages ;
https://tracking.sporttraxx.com/race...s-rally/map2d/
anybody know what car on the road no1 car will be running as trying to work out timings for stage hopping?
Seem to think car 1 wont be first on rd?
Cars are running in seeded order with car 1 first.Quote:
Originally Posted by cmac
https://www.ewrc-results.com/sportit...es-rally-2025/
Start times are on the Sportity page for the event.
Great thanks for that.
Special Stage are showing live action from SS1 & SS10.
BRC have live stage ends at SS1/7 & SS4/10.
Really looking forward to seeing how things play out tomorrow. Wish I could make it, but just a bit too far.
Not sure I agree with the event seeding, Max McRae at 16 is odd, hopefully the road conditions don't get too muddy or he will have no chance. Similar also for Jurgenson, though the effect won't be as bad. MRF tyres for McRae might be tricky on tarmac though, so the seeding may end up being correct!
Fantastic morning for Creighton, 18.7 second lead after the morning loop. Very close for 2nd though, 4 crews within 3 seconds.
Good to see Jurgenson building pace throughout the morning.
Now for the rain...
Yes a great loop by Creighton, adapting quickly to the new Yaris. A cautious start by Cronin has cost him.
Also good to see some decent stage times by the likes of Williams, Pearson, Evans and young Jurgenson.
Back in the car waiting for the 2nd run of Coom and the weather has certainly taken a turn for the worse! Not surprised that Creighton is leading as great to watch him slide the Yaris round the 90 past the church. Cronin clipped the bank on the inside as did a few others. Decided to wait and brave it for run 2 instead of heading to Westwood. It could be a lottery this afternoon!
Jurgenson is such a great talent. Nice times so far with that Ford
Chaotic event for Pearson, went off on SS4 with a fair amount of damage, demolished the timing equipment with an off over the flying finish of SS7, then looks to have gone off again on SS8, retirement this time.
Shame as he had really good pace over the first few stages.
Seems like that 1-minute penalty has been taken away also.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
Indeed. Not a good start for him or M-Sport. I had hopes of a good points finish but he did look on the limit on the first stage.Quote:
Originally Posted by archie106
https://youtu.be/nUq-OLTF1_8?si=ForBhCIVsjpCzYz8
https://youtu.be/g42YdEb6Crk?si=KfzX7nF4a2yCatUs
Way better camera positions than the SS live stream and no annoying commentator. :)