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I thought the whole basis of the Prodrive project was very much along the lines of M-Sport:Quote:
Originally Posted by Plan9
- minimal funding / intervention from the manufacturer
- programme funded larely through sponsorship and customer car operations / sales
I think that Dave Richard wouldn't do anything as half arsed as Malcolm Wilson like being a totally customer based operation. He said at the cars launch that he wanted a Mini to be fighting for the title in 2013. I choose to believe he was speaking with integrity when he said that.
According to the latest Red Bulletin, Hayden Paddon came close to a deal with Mini for 2011 but missed out due to funding. Now doesn't that provide food for thought....
Test John Cooper Works WRC Patrick Snijers/Johan Gitsels - YouTube
Test of Snijers with the Mini Countryman WRC!!
Hopefully Haydon will win PWRC and attract the level of funding needed next year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Plan9
Hardly (attract the funding)..
I think it will be a big ask to do that. But I am hopeful as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
Unfortunately experience shows that previous PWRC winners have had downfall after their title, seems like nobody isn't interested in this title. But paddon is a good prospect and I hope he gets good funding for yeras to come :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
Interesting times set by Snijers on the first 2 stages. Fastest on stage 2.
After 2ss tonight:
KP 2
1.Tsjoen C4 13'04"7
2.Snijers Mini +2"5
3.Casier Impreza S12 +7"1
4.Van Parijs Focus 05 +16"
5.VdHeuvel Lancer EvoX R4 +25"4
6.Bonjean 307
7.Lefevere M3
8.Weijs Impreza S9
9.Langenakens Lancer EvoX N
10.Lloyd Impreza S14
I believe David Lapworth is in Australia at the Rally :)