No, not new at all. In fact, I've been involved as long as there's been a world championship, about 34 years in all.This is exactly the reason I asked the question - fully anticipating the answer.Quote:
Originally Posted by cut the b.s.
Remembering my time serving as crowd control marshall on the 1977 Heatway I can't help wondering how long an event has to have been a part of the scene to be considered "of historic significance".
There are many events that have provided good service since the 70's - Acropolis, New Zealand, San Remo etc... Do they not have "historic significance"?
If you are to have events that are exempt in an otherwise rotational system surely those events must offer something special.
I can recall a time when Finland's 1000 Lakes Rally and GB's RAC were held in higher regard than other events. Finland perhaps still is, GB I don't believe so.
Tomi's on the right track, in my view. Quality of the event and what it offers ought be the determining factor.
Finland wins accolades for it's organisation as, in fact, has Australia for much of it's time in the WRC. Australia has also enjoyed status as the teams most popular event whilst NZ is renowned as the driver's favourite. Other events have other attributes.
Surely we live in age in the 21st century when results and performance have more significance that mere history.
