Because we can't have a 30-events calendar... you would bring back everything :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Eli
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Because we can't have a 30-events calendar... you would bring back everything :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Eli
Seems that some countries have privileged status and some other can't get their slot in calendar at all... Can't see that as fair system... Rotation is the best solution, it seems...
Rotation is not at all a good idea. It creates confusion especially for the fans that are not so engaged with the sport. I remember when I was younger and not so involved in rallying and looking at the review of 1995 and I was wondering how can WRC be without Acropolis and 1000 Lakes, and then 1996 no Monte Carlo. It does not provide a consistent spectacle for the casual fan.
I also agree that at least a round of full mixed conditions would be interesting, may it be Spain, Portugal or Cyprus (although Cyprus is not going to happen in the near future IMHO due to economic crisis). Tarmac with gravel setup/tyres is very exciting to watch!
no, only these 3/4 (and if cyprus doesn't work out put Ireland instead) and honestly if F1 can have 20 rounds i think the WRC can have more rounds than it has now, just not in this economic situation...Quote:
Originally Posted by focus206
Casual fan doesn't know who are works drivers these days... I know this 'cos when talking about WRC on coffie with friends they don't know who're the works drivers. And some time ago they knew it...
I'm not even sure WRC would be able to have so many rounds, and even if it could, why? I'd rather have 12 events than that many, and like me many others, including most probably teams and drivers...Quote:
Originally Posted by Eli
and what's with "if F1 has 20 rounds"? this is WRC, it's not even a circuit racing series, how can you compare them??
F1 has more money poured into it than WRC does. Making it easier for them to arrange 20 events.
No need to prove..I saw that's why I'm saying. I was speaking about average Joe who is the target of the promoter. Even with a better WRC TV the difference is big for somone who is not a hardcore fun. He will not identify small details on the coverage which shows that someone was on limit.Quote:
Originally Posted by tommeke_B
The calendar influenced by manufacturer whishes (market) and the promoter short term profit target they don't realy care about tradition etc. Some rotation could be OK (2-3 event /year) but a strong base is needed IMHO.
Also, circuit racing weekend is usually two-three days. You can have a drive flown on Thursday, and ship him home on Sunday. It's not possible with WRC, where an event takes seven to nine days with recce, etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lisa Statham Illustration
In my opinion twelve rounds is optimal. Just have half of them outside of Europe, to make it a true world championship.
6 events outside Europe?? It would be way too expensive, so we'd have privateers contesting basically only 6 events, since it's very rare they put step outside Europe...Quote:
Originally Posted by kober
In my opinion "world championship" should mean the best rallies of the world, more than "rallies in every continent"... of course, we need some rallies out of the old continent too, and to me New Zealand, Australia and Argentina are totally fine, but I hardly see more than 3, maximum 4 rallies in other continents in one season... and I dislike the fact that they kept Mexico just because it's a North American round, they should have dropped it after those stones accidents... IMO