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Thread: WRC future
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2nd May 2020, 11:31 #521
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It´s a new kind of SUV´s. Not like the old ones developed from huge Volvos or BMW´s.
New ones are slim, nice looking and will fit in very well in new WRC rules. End of discussion."Reis vas pät pat kaar vas kut"
Tommi Mäkinen, back in the years...
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2nd May 2020, 11:58 #522
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Per, no modern car is slim. Sadly.
Never stop dreaming because one day it might happen.
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2nd May 2020, 12:34 #523
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Out off interest, did you watch in a forest stage - which one if so?
Don't agree with 2017 being busy because a load of 'non-hardcore' fans turning out to see the new cars, I was there, I remember it very well and it was clearly because Elfyn was about to have his day and half of Wales decided to go and cheer him on.
Eddie, if you go as a M-Sport fan to one of their promo days at a rally, there is a high chance that the other M-Sporters will also be performance Ford drivers too. Lets face it, to be an official M-Sporter, you're probably going to be into fast fords too and that's fair enough, but it's not representative. So with that in mind, what have you based your claims on that SUV's will be detrimental to the championship.... You still haven't shown any evidence, other than what your opinion is.
And also, SUVs aren't that big now.
I guess seeing the comments just above this one show that at least a few of the fans on this forum don't give a monkey's about SUVs, if it means the champiohship will potentially be in better health, through more Manu interest.
It all sounds to me like you're probably just a bit gutted yourself about the change - you've literally got nothing to back up your claims, aside from one chap on a fast ford forum. It's a shame you can't see that it might be what the series needs to survive.
Can't see where you replied to my point asking you about why you're so certain the top drivers aren't going to be around to drive the cars too (Like I said, were you aware already that Ogier was already planning on retiring?).
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2nd May 2020, 15:36 #524
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3rd May 2020, 03:47 #525
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I think perhaps members need to understand the auto industry marketing jargon better. SUV and Crossover-SUV (CUV) are two different types/segments. I believe the Puma is the latter type. Typically, X-overs are built on a B-segment hatchback base, some even have near identical bodywork. The general public have been steadily educated to visualize SUVs, and later CUVs, as desirable vehicles that could enhance their lifestyle (even though many will never drive them off tarmac!). So manufacturers these days are targeting this growing and profitable segment which is easier to promote than by building a hot-hatch flagship to promote B-segment sales.
"Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." Steve McQueen
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3rd May 2020, 09:05 #526
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We do not have choices. Motorsport and especially WRC is in trouble. If we want our passion to survive and attract manufacturers, we must accept whatever cars will serve this purpose.
We need to keep this sport alive.
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3rd May 2020, 13:50 #527
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guys, are we still arguing about a fiesta with new lights and name, right?
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4th May 2020, 06:49 #528
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I could see this same debate happening in 1989. "What? Ford, Mitsubishi and Subaru are going to go rallying on a big sedan? Who wants to watch that?"
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4th May 2020, 09:06 #529
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4th May 2020, 12:30 #530
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It is unbelievable how much time changes things. The Impreza, the car name that is connected more than anything else on this planet with rallying, is now a ridiculously slow car that noone buys.
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Yesterday Chris Ingram posted he was doing a 'shakedown' of the Polo R5 so it seems he's continuing in that car for the Jim Clark. I don't know if its because the 2nd Yaris hasn't arrived yet at...
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