World Rallycross Championship a.k.a RALLYX

**Lousada** · 1st June 2016, 16:36

Originally Posted by giu canbera

haha youre right mate. Im just talking about other good tracks in Europe.
I dont think the schedule is going to change much. But this year we have only 12 races I believe

Valkenswaard, Greinbach and Sosnova were already to small and backwards in the pre-IMG days. They will never get top rallycross at those tracks anymore. It is the same for most old-rallycross tracks. It is sad because they often gave great races but okay... the memories live on I suppose.

**Simmi** · 2nd June 2016, 08:37

Here are my photos from sunny Lydden Hill if anyone is interested: https://www.flickr.com/photos/94998505@N03/albums

**sindroms** · 2nd June 2016, 08:48

Originally Posted by JUF

Yes, you´re right. I´m very excited about the circuit, as I will fly to Latvia to see the event. The track seems to be great and it´s reachable by public transport. That´s something special in World RX.

Definitely it is:

**Martins Tolks** · 2nd June 2016, 12:12

Yeah, I was about to post it, but sindroms was first.

Track is in the city and perfectly reachable by public transport
Only concern might be weather - in the beginning of october it can be from +20 and sunshine to almost first snow.
Ok, in recent years it's mostly former but still. Otherwise, organizers have done great job to prepare the track and we will see
first race in just short of 2 months - NEZ RX round will be held in last weekend of july.

**MrJan** · 2nd June 2016, 17:58

That merge from the joker could create some interesting last laps. Doesn't look like a lot of options for spectators though.

**Martins Tolks** · 2nd June 2016, 21:33

Well, yes, track is not in natural amphitheater like some other ones, but still, there are plenty of nice options. That stationary tribune (long one) has nice view for entire track and is quite large actually. And there will be temporary tribunes built for event. One large next to stationary one and one (also quite large and long) on the other side of track, right in front of jump. There was some mentions of total capacity but I can't find them at the moment. Still, best tribunes were sold out in few hours.

**Jack4688`** · 3rd June 2016, 14:06

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/124606

"I'm looking to create an arena in and around Stowe, so we'll have grandstands all around Stowe, and then we can do things like Race of Champions, World Rallycross and music concerts,"

Dear God I hope not. Flat boring aerodromes might be what F1 want, but RX? Noooooo thank you

**MrJan** · 3rd June 2016, 22:19

I'd like to think that Lydden has enough charm to stay on the calendar ahead of Silverstone. After all the title sponsor does have the owner's son as one of it's 'athletes'

**AndyRAC** · 4th June 2016, 11:11

Do IMG care about the history of the sport and continue with Lydden or do what you'd expect them to do - chase the money and go with Silverstone??

**MrJan** · 4th June 2016, 11:58

Hmm, Lydden definitely has a few issues. Until the new control centre is built then it's a bit sparse, and it's a nightmare getting out the car park. It's also not going to be long (on current increase) until there are too many fans for the size of venue.