Rule should be about maximum track width, body shell width is irrelevant. Besides, I think that maximum width should be proportional to length instead of the current two-step rule (1800mm for 4200mm or longer and 1770mm for shorter cars).
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Rule should be about maximum track width, body shell width is irrelevant. Besides, I think that maximum width should be proportional to length instead of the current two-step rule (1800mm for 4200mm or longer and 1770mm for shorter cars).
I agree with you. It’s quite silly that a car that is 4,45 m long has to have same width as a 4,21 m long car.Quote:
Originally Posted by jonkka
The only problem with having a lot of different track widths is the ruts created on gravel rallies. I agree though that the width needs to be increased, but if it is too stepped it might put off some manufacturers with smaller cars.
The FIA will never allow that to happen. If the WRC disappears then the FIA loses control of world rally and the next championship might overshadow there precious F1 go-cart race. The FIA will do just enough to keep the WRC going and nothing more.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
That's true but I've wondered how the increased width (1770=>1800mm) hasn't raised such worries? I remember when Subaru experimented with wide-track Impreza in 1998 they had difficulties with car jumping out of ruts and McRae actually preferred the narrow track version even if it was theoretically slower.Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
Why is there a regulation for length/width anyway? If it's road legal it should be able to compete.
Interesting question. Given the packaging problems that smaller cars (206WRC being a fine example) have, it could be possible to do away with the dimensional limitations. Especially since the production cars are getting wider and wider, making it more difficult for manufacturers to find suitable car to base WRCar on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lousada
Let see if there are going to be any heat problems with the S2000+ cars, which are all quite small cars. The boost is lower than the boost of WRC cars but still.
I don't know if it is posted allready somewhere here on the forum, but i will put it here anyhow. Citroen and Red Bull are going to work together in 2009 season also, so no changes over there. Concerning 2010 there is nothing decided yet and it will remain to be seen if they will stay in WRC or not. ;)
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Originally Posted by wwbroe
Everything point to a pull out for 2010 for Citroen.
Sordo has a contract just for next year,
Redbull Extended contract for one year,
Seb getting itchy feet,
Citroen are only committed for end of 2009.
Well, it would be stupid to commit for 2010, if you don't know the rules yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Buzz Lightyear
Two rumours from Greek site rally.gr:
Suzuki to continue in WRC with current line-up
VW enters WRC in 2011 with Prodrive.
any more news or confirmations of the above?
With Prodrive????Quote:
Originally Posted by Leon
Erm, were does that leave Subaru??
Maybe they make two programmes together... They make loads of things: Subaru, Aston Martin, etc...
I think it would be a bit of a conflict of interest to run two WRC programmes though..
I also can't see why VW would chose Prodrive based on recent performance.
I don't know why VW would seriously consider joining WRC at the moment until it's (WRCs) current problems are sorted out either.
WRC for VW will be anyway better compared to the Dakar and Dakar Series coverage and popularity.
I tend to agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
But if you look at in the other hand, Prodrive has a great history, vast resources and Boss with pulling power in the WRC.
M-Sport obviously runs more than one team so I cant really see why Prodrive couldnt do the same. Mind you, its the hard way to do things. I would have thought it be a smarter move to get some other company with WRC experience to run a VW program (Bozian, RED, Kronos etc.).
In any case, Id still welcome VW to the championship.
M-Sport runs more than 1 team , but they are all Ford. I don't know why VW would want to go to Prodrive - they haven't covered themselves in glory recently in WRC, though the GT1`Astons have been going reasonably well. Why not do it in-house? They've got the resources of Audi, etc
It's a different thing to run a car already developed by someone else than to actually develop the car from scratch - and AFAIK teams you mentioned do not have experience or resources from top class rally car development.Quote:
Originally Posted by grugsticles
If VW rumor is true, I too am surprised if they team up with Prodrive, mostly because of Subaru contact should have a non-competing clause in it. VW would be an ideal company to join, big and well suited to WRC.
What comes to Prodrive's lack of success lately has been discussed in various "why Subaru isn't winning" -threads so I don't delve too deep into that but I think that the base car has some blame to shoulder.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
But the in-house team might be an interesting proposal, after all when Martin Muehlmeier took over the Skoda WRT a couple of years back, one of his strengths was said to be inside knowledge and ability to draw resources from Audi Sport. Unfortunately, that did not bear fruit but VW could easily find knowledgeable people from withing the company. Granted, they'd need a skilled chief engineer but hey, didn't Michel Nandan leave Suzuki?
Just for the record: I believe this VW rumor when I see it happen.
I'll believe it when I see it. As far as I knew VW Group have different companies assigned for different sporting series;
Audi - Le Mans/Sportscars
Seat - Touring Cars
Skoda - Rallying
VW - ?????
So were does this leave Skoda? Will they stay in IRC? Questions, questions
VW is in the Dakar Rally with the Tuaregs. but besides from that i dont think they are in any series.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
From VW media site, they do the following:
-Cross-country rallies (Dakar and others) with Race Touareg
-Formula 3 Euro series
-ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup
-ADAC Formula Masters
-miscellaneous like Jetta TDI Cup in USA etc
Hi all ... News about Marcus here : http://yle.fi/urheilu/lajit/moottori...le_124478.html
If finnish members can translate about it ??
Big thanks by advance
It depends on how good Fabia S2000 is next season and how new WRC rulles look like.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
I haven't really shown much of an interest in WRC since 2005/2006 when all of the manufacturers seemed to leave, although I do keep an eye on results and watch it when I see it on.
I was just wondering if it is likely or not that we will see the return of many more manufacturers within the near future?
Ogier confirmed in C4 for Rally GB
Looking at the 'sponsors', it must be great to be french rally driver!
that looks very cool. thumbs up!
Nice of the FFSA to have helped him!!
Now where's our MSA.....???
is exactly as i imagined... nice livery!!
looks just like it should, the C2s big brother! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by CABAIO E'LONA
Ohhh goddie :up: I have very high hopes for this kid...Quote:
Originally Posted by Buzz Lightyear
The FFSA can afford to do this, now they do not have to pay Mr. B.E. $Xmillion for a French F1GP in 2009.
LOL
Congratulations to Sèb-Og for this oportunity in GB. He really deserves it.
And what a cool livery! :D
Valentino Ross wil defenitly drive a Ford Focus WRC in Wales rally GB. He will drive the same car in the Monza rally, to get a sort of ritme and feeling with the car.
He choose a good car :DQuote:
Originally Posted by alleskids
Ford Focus WRCar, used by Hirvonen in Spain and Corsica, will be at the start of Monza Rally Show in Italy, driven by Italian privateers champion Luca Cantamessa! :D
Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen went into a Grande Punto Abarth S2000 car at recent Rallye du Valais, in Switzerland. The Finn tried Alen's works car.
More on: http://www.racingworld.it/f1/notizia...o-abarth-s2000
It will be the first step for Abarth' return in the WRC from 2010? I hope so! :D