New to WRC--How should I watch and what should I watch for

[Eli]

Cool to hear Revman. Have you checked out older seasons of the WRC? There's some good stuff if you search around on YouTube. There are some absolute golden years during the 90s, plus the Group B machinery from the mid 80s is epic.

On top of that (or below) you can search for seasons in the modern era (last 15 years, might not be golden but easier to find on youtube at least) which were quite tight at the time such as the: 2003,2007,2009 (you will find it in dailymotion, not youtube) & to get a better insight about Ogier, the 2011 season.

[Mirek]

Let him some sleep guys, he can't watch everything at once

[Revman]

I have briefly checked out older seasons, but honestly, I am spending most of my time learning this season. My philosophy is kind of to understand the present in order to appreciate the past if you know what I mean. I feel that I have a basic understanding of the sport right now, but much more to learn really. I am thinking that during the winter months, I will be studying quite a bit to understand the history of this great sport.

[Franky]

Revman, I sense that you've reached the point of no return.

[Revman]

Let him some sleep guys, he can't watch everything at once

No joke. Last weekend was rough. I seriously could not sleep. I was vacationing with my family, and my wife found me in the bathroom at about 3 a.m. watching WRC on my phone. She just shook her head, and went back to bed. She remembers my routine when Toyota was in F1. LOL.

[Revman]

Revman, I sense that you've reached the point of no return.

Truly. It's over. I'm in....and I love it. Seriously I saw the broadcasts from Stages 21 and 23 from last weekend, and I simply couldn't stop watching. The cars are fabulous and driven to the limit by absolutely incredible drivers. Great stuff.

[AndyRAC]

If you watch stuff from the 70s/ 80s, then you'll realise that its almost a different sport. There are two excellent DVDs made by Duke; The Greatest Years of Rallying; 1970s and 1980s. Highly recommended.

[Mirek]

It's also on youtube

1970' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGb4CmVPURM
1980' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNRuiqowbeo

[Eli]

It's also on youtube

1970' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGb4CmVPURM
1980' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNRuiqowbeo

Hey you guys, I thought you wanted him to get some sleep

[seb_sh]

On top of that (or below) you can search for seasons in the modern era (last 15 years, might not be golden but easier to find on youtube at least) which were quite tight at the time such as the: 2003,2007,2009 (you will find it in dailymotion, not youtube) & to get a better insight about Ogier, the 2011 season.

I'd add 2001 and the '94-'97 as great years to watch.

Although maybe a bit less exciting the Loeb era is important to watch in order to get an idea of how (boringly) dominant he was.