Money matters and besides that I rate it as the worst rally in WRC calendar to watch as a spectator.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eli
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Money matters and besides that I rate it as the worst rally in WRC calendar to watch as a spectator.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eli
Agreed! I didn't enjoy watching the rally compared with others. Standing in a field trying to peer over the hedge isn't exactly great viewing.Quote:
Originally Posted by rallyfun
Why so?Quote:
Originally Posted by rallyfun
I went to both runnings and got soaked both times. These links show some of the places I went where the spectating was the equal of Germany or Spain and the roads a very different challenge.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74mex/4129538798/in/set-72157622864009376
Arigna 2009 -A brilliant Sunday morning after the previous day's rain. Unfortunately I'd run out of film and batteries by the time we got to the Donegal stage later on but that was also a great place.
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Sloughan Glen 2009 - This shows why if Ireland had the late September date instead of France it would generate more cash for the local economy. Remember the rally was free both times. Lots of travellers were put off by a) the winter conditions, b) proximity to WRGB in 2007. Not the worse rain I've ever endured on a stage but I was so thankful to have a warm bath that night!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74mex/4124919603
Tempo 2007 - fantastic downhill jump where you could see just who was committed
Yes there were 'pens' but with a bit of planning it was easy to find good spots. Certainly in 2009 I benefitted from the 2007 experience
Just wish I had learned more about photography back then, my kit and ability has improved since then so I really would like to see an autumn Rally Ireland
Irish roads are hair-raising on a normal day, let alone as a special stage. It would make an excellent tarmac round.
But as someone has told me on the forums...
Ireland can only run a rally at WRC spec one time of the year!!!! Due to weather, rain and flooding.. Shame...
Also. It would be great to have a Tarmac rally with 80% chance of raining and being wet! Challenge to the max!
How many ITC or national events have been canceled in recent years due to the weather? I don't think it was any significant number.Quote:
Originally Posted by GigiGalliNo1
anyways is still doesn't appear on the calendar
I think the time period they'd like to hold the event would also be more profitable/better for the organizers/locals.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
In both the Rally Ireland editions stages were cancelled due to quantity of water on the road. It doesn't just rain in Ireland - as my partner's Galway cousin says " It isn't the vegetation that's green, its corrosion!"Quote:
Originally Posted by Franky