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    There were signs up at least a month ago (if not longer) promoting the RedBull Driftshifters - and that the roads would be closed the whole weekend.

    And not only that, at least 3-4 people in work talked about it, asking whether I had gone. I hadn't, it's not my type of thing, but I did watch about 10-15 minutes live on YouTube.

    None of which the BRC can hope to compete with.

    Is there a better sound than that of Porsche engined Flat-6 ???

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    Same here as they know Im a rally fan. Drifting is ok for kids but its not rallying. Sadly most people seem to think its the same thing.

    I hope the BRC got good coverage in N.Ireland at least.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sal the 2nd View Post

    I'm sure the BRC promotors will be close to orgasm on their social media pages come Wales RGB, I can just see the claims that drivers will be able to put themselves in front of the WRC team bosses etc however the sad fact is the series appears to be in the death throes again which is a real shame.
    The common factor is IMS; I don't think they are particularly good as promoters. BRC is poor again, and even Rally of GB isn't as successful as it could/ should or needs to be.

    Is there a better sound than that of Porsche engined Flat-6 ???

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sal the 2nd View Post
    Interesting comments from Eugene Donnelly in this week's MN as to why Keith Cronin's entry was pulled from Ulster. Mentions that his sponsors saw little worth in a BRC title and that the WRC is "where it's at".
    That's pretty damning. I think his main sponsor is Tria, who are based in Cork (Eire), so they probably dont see much benefit in the BRC.

    It looks like another nail in the BRC coffin and I cant see much chance of a future unless a manufacturer makes an entry.

    The likes of Skoda, Hyundai or Citroen could give their brand a boost in the UK... but I suppose there are cheaper, easier ways.
    #M-SPORTER

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    Nice Ulster Rally video summary on the BBC NI website:

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/45274006

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    Well it's some coverage at least...

    https://www.dailystar.co.uk/motoring...y-championship
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC View Post
    Well it's some coverage at least...

    https://www.dailystar.co.uk/motoring...y-championship
    Nice article, bit unfortunate it's in the Daily Star, but beggars can't be choosers...

    Though there's the plug for Prestone, you can tell it's not come directly from the BRC/MSA, as he's highlighted the kind of spectating experience that the organisers have tried to destroy, all in the name of 'saving the sport'...

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    Not a bad article actually - and agree with the spectator experience; which is totally opposite to the 'Elfyn/Ari SAYS' posters.....

    I'd never heard of Prestone before the BRC sponsorship - and I can't recall seeing many of their products.

    Is there a better sound than that of Porsche engined Flat-6 ???

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    Yes, why not - just for fun.......

    Is there a better sound than that of Porsche engined Flat-6 ???

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