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    Quote Originally Posted by pantealex View Post
    Both Kopecky and Tidemand have 2 WRC2 rallies left after Turkey.
    Skoda have promised equal chances for both.
    If 1 of those is driving with VW Polo in Catalonia is that equal ?

    So let´s think who are those 2 VW Polo drivers in Catalonia.
    -Petter huge PR value, no experince with R5 + long break from rallying
    -Kalle first timer in Catalonia
    -Camilli is he in contract with M-Sport again or available
    -other names?
    Turkey should be crucial event for the win in WRC2...

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    That would make it even more confusing...

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    Quote Originally Posted by AnttiL View Post
    That would make it even more confusing...
    Yep, sounds a total mess. Plus manufacturers would have to develop two types of R5 car, and best drivers are always going to be in the manufacturer cars, making privateer R5 class less prestigous.

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    FIA is always a mess...

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    Quote Originally Posted by pantealex View Post
    Both Kopecky and Tidemand have 2 WRC2 rallies left after Turkey.
    Skoda have promised equal chances for both.
    If 1 of those is driving with VW Polo in Catalonia is that equal ?

    So let´s think who are those 2 VW Polo drivers in Catalonia.
    -Petter huge PR value, no experince with R5 + long break from rallying
    -Kalle first timer in Catalonia
    -Camilli is he in contract with M-Sport again or available
    -other names?
    VW don’t have to nominate Tidemand for scoring points in Catalonia, if he is driving.

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    Havent checked WRX scheme, but why not Kristoffersson and Petter?
    "Reis vas pät pat kaar vas kut"
    Tommi Mäkinen, back in the years...

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    In first outing you want to show massive speed (reliability not so important). Also preferably with a driver who's general pace is known.
    Last edited by mknight; 4th September 2018 at 22:44.

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    Petter and Kalle

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    Seems to be a lot of different ideas thrown into one article, it's a bit all over the place!

    I think the moment has probably passed for needing to up the power of the R5s. A few years ago I was big on the idea of giving them 30bhp more through increasing the size of the air restrictor, because to my eye they just lacked an edge in terms of spectacle, but as the years have gone on I think most of the manufacturers have gained that 30bph or more through development. Now the latest spec R5s don't stand out to me to needing more power.

    I'm rather bemused by David Evans reporting/believing that R5s have 260bhp, I've never seen a figure that low attributed to any R5!

    On splitting WRC2, while I can see what they're trying to achieve in theory, this seem like a messy solution. To my mind WRC2 has to be a primarily manufacturer supported category if it's to serve as a feeder category to the WRC. How many young drivers looking to progress to the WRC are going to be able to completely fund a comprehensive WRC2 campaign privately, particularly with the calendar featuring a decreasing number of European events? Personally I'd keep WRC2 as is, but require each WRC manufacturer to run at least a 2 car junior team in it. Alongside that you could revive the PWRC title. RC2 privateers could enter WRC2 while also scoring points towards the PWRC, though they'd likely only be able to challenge for the latter title. Entry to the PWRC could be free for anyone entering in RC2. For the purposes of seeding, WRC2 and PWRC could be mixed and based on merit or at worst the PWRC RC2s could be directly behind the WRC2 guys.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OnlyRally View Post
    VW don’t have to nominate Tidemand for scoring points in Catalonia, if he is driving.
    That's not the promotion they want. They want to feature on the TV broadcasts and on the final official results. They want to show they can win.

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