Why this sport is amazing: A Newbie Perspective

[Revman]

Hello - you already started a similar thread on this kind of topic. Isn´t that enough?

Fair point....never want to post stupidly. My initial thread was soliciting information, and this one was more of a....Here's what I have gathered....am I understanding the sport the right way? type of thing.

[Revman]

This forum gave you the impression that fans are positive about this sport? Odd, I always got the opposite. Undeniably, rally fans are incredibly passionate and devoted, but this forum is not particularly "positive".

Glad you discovered the sport though! The US is desperately missing a solid WRC fanbase, and it's good to see manufacturer involvement directly impact that as well. We're in for a great season this year for sure, so you've joined at the right time!

Compared to what NASCAR "fans" say about the sport they supposedly love, this place is absolute sunshine and butterflies so far.

Thank you for your appreciation of my interest in this sport. I am very excited!

[Revman]

For me it was seeing things like the shot starting at 2:01 in this video. This was rally to me. Absolutely on the limit. You see the reaction of the spectator, he can't believe what he just saw. Stuff like that makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up and you can't help but love the bravery and absolute commitment. It evokes a deep respect and admiration for the level of commitment it takes to drive like that. Few can do it and you know it's special when you see it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvsXUDnWYH8

Absolutely love the fan's reaction. Just awesome.

[A FONDO]

Awesome is the closeness you have to the competition... and the ability to influent the outcome
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rh6TKLW8qg

[Franky]

This forum gave you the impression that fans are positive about this sport? Odd, I always got the opposite. Undeniably, rally fans are incredibly passionate and devoted, but this forum is not particularly "positive".

Just have a look at the F1 section of this forum and you'll understand.

The only negative threads in the rally section in recent times have been the Toyota thread, because everyone just wants them to do really well, and the media coverage threads.

[TWRC]

Revman, if you haven't checked it out already, take a look at arguably the best sounding rally car of the '90s (alongside its sister-car the Xsara), the Peugeot 306 Maxi!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEi3PLeEARs

[dimviii]

and the most spectacular driver with frontwheel drivecar ever
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25VRiIeFJfA

[lewalcindor]

FWD naturally-aspirated gloriousness!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIA_2-...orld_Rally_Cup

[A FONDO]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r1i2ZEiL3I

[Rally Power]

Compared to what NASCAR "fans" say about the sport they supposedly love, this place is absolute sunshine and butterflies so far.

Probably because all makes and drivers are respected by rally fans. At the end, all are important to make rally heritage greater.

Btw, fantastic video by Praemio from the first special built rally car, 10 years before Gr.B, and still the most iconic ever: the Lancia Stratos. Interesting to notice that the man telling the story, and rallying them on historic events, is ex F1 driver Erik Comas.
https://youtu.be/BEhkB-GuCIY