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20th August 2018, 19:55 #141
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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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21st August 2018, 10:23 #142
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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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22nd August 2018, 12:00 #143
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22nd August 2018, 16:13 #144
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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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22nd August 2018, 17:52 #145
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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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24th August 2018, 16:22 #146
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Good fan video: https://youtu.be/8MpHXEBrIeU
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28th August 2018, 21:07 #147
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Well it's some coverage at least...
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/motoring...y-championship#M-SPORTER
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28th August 2018, 21:51 #148
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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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29th August 2018, 10:05 #149
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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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30th August 2018, 20:36 #150
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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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