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2nd September 2018, 18:47 #151
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Rally IOM cancelled..
https://www.msabrc.com/news/statemen...y-isle-of-man/
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2nd September 2018, 19:41 #152
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They were unable to secure the Road Closure Order.....but that never seems to be a problem for the TT and Classic TT/ Manx GP. Anybody else think it's slightly strange??
Is there a better sound than that of Porsche engined Flat-6 ???
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3rd September 2018, 02:50 #153
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Something seems strange indeed. Were the organisers late in putting their application in for road closures or have there been personnel changes in the Department of Infrastructure (not so competent or a green anti-motorsport takeover in the bureaucrats https://www.locate.im/investing/infr...newable-island ) or political - the voters think there are too many motorsport road closures on the IOM and 'behind the scene' the rally was the first to be halted?
"there have been insurmountable delays in securing the necessary Road Closure Order from the Isle of Man’s Department of Infrastructure."Last edited by Zeakiwi; 3rd September 2018 at 02:54.
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3rd September 2018, 05:02 #154
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This article gives a reasonable overview of the background to what probably led to this situation: http://www.iomtoday.co.im/article.cf...earchyear=2018
Additionally there were issues like the stage start delays that occurred in 2017 (https://webcache.googleusercontent.c...&ct=clnk&gl=uk) and the incidents in 2016, including where Mark Higgins caught the zero car in a live stage.
Frankly I think the IoM Government have just finally given up on the organisers. It'll be interesting to see where the rally goes from here. Perhaps they want to encourage a wholesale change in organisation, rather than supporting the current administration by essentially keeping them propped up on a life support machine each year.Last edited by the sniper; 3rd September 2018 at 05:06.
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3rd September 2018, 07:33 #155
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Maybe it's about time there were one set of organisers for BRC level events? I;e IMS do everything, organise, promote, etc with help from local volunteers.....
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3rd September 2018, 10:20 #156
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This was the last thing the BRC needed. It seems to be lurching from one problem to another (lack of marshall's, rallies cancelled, poor entries).
Other rally series seem to be better run (BTRDA, Asphalt etc) so it can be done...Last edited by Fast Eddie WRC; 3rd September 2018 at 10:27.
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3rd September 2018, 10:46 #157
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There is a question why the other series works quite well and BRC not...
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3rd September 2018, 12:07 #158
Highway officials were concerned about the safety of the event? Remind me what the IoM is famous for...
Sounds like organisers aren't helping things though but I don't know the set up of the motor clubs involved or what, if any, support they get from the Championship organisers.You're so beige, you probably think this signature is about someone else.
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3rd September 2018, 16:08 #159
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Maybe the majority of British competitors are quite happy with those events, and don't want the extra cost/ hassle of the BRC. There has to come a point when those in charge have to face the reality that there maybe isn't the need for a BRC.
More on the Rally IoM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtuH...&feature=share
Make your own mind up.Last edited by AndyRAC; 3rd September 2018 at 17:00.
Is there a better sound than that of Porsche engined Flat-6 ???
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3rd September 2018, 18:33 #160
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Would be good to hear from the Organiser's but those guys interviewed appear very genuine.
It's even more unbelievable when they cant organise a (safe) rally in the most pro-motorsport area in the whole UK...Last edited by Fast Eddie WRC; 3rd September 2018 at 22:48.
It is nowadays Prokop´s own car or still BRR?
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