Why WRC isn't popular as F1?

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Originally Posted by Barreis

Just to copy/paste what Eurosport is doing with IRC..

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Eurosport NEVER used Jimmy-Jib cameras, Eurosport NEVER used good graphics (for the timing I'd really like to see the actuals one, as they have tenths of second and are more serious and less "rough"!)

:D

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Originally Posted by Anderton

Wasn't there a new contract signed at the beginning of this season for a new broadcaster? I remember hearing something about a new broadcaster trying to bring more tv channels to show rallying, and just try to make it a more attractive sport.
At the end of the day it's all down to tv coverage.

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In the contract were written that they will rise the sport.

Up till now they did:

long-term contract with Finland (and they are working for more with some organizers... think to Poland Cyprus - dont remember that they did a ceremonial start with a Eurovision singer, mixed surface, etc, -, Acropolis, etc.), in order to have a stability on the calendar.

get the show nearer than in the past for spectators. I'm thinking to the Acropolis "test" of the Service Park, with cars coming from back to the service in front of spectators. Just 1 mt away!!!

and they signed a big contract with DISCOVERY HD in the USA! Itz a big strike, I think! :D

Don't be frustrated.. We're just debatin'.. Discovery chanell is the only good thing in past few yers that WRC did good..

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Originally Posted by Barreis

Reasons:
1.No Colin McRae for years,
2.Wrong people leading WRC,
3. No Ferrari as a leading sport's car brand..
Please make Your comments..

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1. Cars don't race each other
2.Doesn't fit TV at all.
3.FIA

SL reckoning that 4 manufacturers is enogh for the WRC as thats all that can be televised wont help. Can't remember Bernie and Max lobbying car makers not to compete in F1.

Unbelievable..

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Originally Posted by DexDexter

1. Cars don't race each other
2.Doesn't fit TV at all.
3.FIA

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I agree with the first 2 but your #3 doesn't explain why other series like the IRC and Rally America aren't popular.

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Originally Posted by anthonyvop

I agree with the first 2 but your #3 doesn't explain why other series like the IRC and Rally America aren't popular.

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Correct.
Wrc isn't popular because of FIA.
Something else makes it less popular than F1...

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Originally Posted by koko0703

1. No iconic team like Ferrari.... For those people who have never seen rallying Ford doesn't just sounds as attractive as Ferrari, Mercedes, BMW, etc.
2. No iconic event like Monaco GP.... I honestly think Finland is awsome but can general public tell the difference between Finland and other gravel rally? I don't think so. IMO only Safari can be as iconic as Monaco GP but it's gone.
3. Public exposure... Formula One promotes the brand itself but WRC is more targeted for a particular model in relative sense. Of course WRC will generate brand image but not as much as F1 does. You probably don't see Focus WRC in the ad for Mustang.
4. Biggest of all, less TV coverage.

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But those are the problems that have always existed in relation to the WRC. Others have added to them over recent years.

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Originally Posted by anthonyvop

I agree with the first 2 but your #3 doesn't explain why other series like the IRC and Rally America aren't popular.

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The basic problem with those, surely is 'people don't care'. This is in part because as rallying has declined, the popularity of other motorsports, led by F1 in the UK and the rest of Europe, has gone up. Public interest is directed towards them instead.