2021 ERC News and Rumors

[m-ast]

In the European Rally Championship, the ERC Junior class will be reserved for drivers entered with Rally3 cars, with the objective to reduce season costs and create a more accessible pathway for young drivers coming from two-wheel drive categories. In order to ease this pathway, the FIA ERC promoter will offer attractive prizes for both the ERC3 and ERC Junior Champions.

I think it's too early to this move, and for me unexpected, we probably will only have one Rally3 car homologated for this season (Ford) and it can be more a one-make cup

[Andre Oliveira]

So,

ERC -> Rally2
ERC 2 -> RGT, Rally2-Kit and RC2N
ERC 3 -> Rally4
ERC Junior -> Rally3

???

[Andre Oliveira]

I think it's too early to this move, and for me unexpected, we probably will only have one Rally3 car homologated for this season (Ford) and it can be more a one-make cup

In other hand... is a boost to category. JWRC 2022 with all Ford ok, but on ERC J scene (if not M-Sport deal) could claim some more manufacter (Renault, Peugeot, Opel, Toyota).

[PLuto]

https://www.fiaerc.com/excitement-bu...ncil-approval/

[the sniper]

What was the minimum stage distance before? Personally I wish the minimum was 200km, but it is what it is. Nice calendar though. Fafe makes more sense now with the event grouping concept.

[Sulland]

So,

ERC -> Rally2
ERC 2 -> RGT, Rally2-Kit and RC2N
ERC 3 -> Rally4
ERC Junior -> Rally3

???

I think the introduction of Rally3 in the way was flexible for all parties.
Both for them that had planned to driver, GrN, Kit or RGT cars, they can still do that in 21.
Those that wanted to test the Rally3 cars, can do that, as long as they are under 28 years of age.

And from 2022 ERC2 will be Rally3 only, and by that time we will have more brands to choose from.

I am guessing that the 100 k bonus will go to the Junior class winner using a Rally3 car?

[Mirek]

I don't like the move of the ERC1-J to Rally3 cars. Mainly for the rule of not repairing what isn't broken. The championship was great with Rally2 cars and there was no need for the change. At least it could have been announced one year beforehand for 2022. For 2021 a decrease in quality is unavoidable in my opinion.

[Andre Oliveira]

https://www.fiaerc.com/excitement-bu...ncil-approval/

When we will know the ERC Junior structure?

[Co-driven]

I don't like the move of the ERC1-J to Rally3 cars. Mainly for the rule of not repairing what isn't broken. The championship was great with Rally2 cars and there was no need for the change. At least it could have been announced one year beforehand for 2022. For 2021 a decrease in quality is unavoidable in my opinion.

Completely agree with that, specially for 2021 that most probably only one brand will be available.

I imagine that some drivers, like Munster and Llarena, that could still compete in the Junior won't be able to do it, as they have some kind of support from other brands.

[Sulland]

Is it normal that ERC and FIA is so late giving out tech regs?
Now we are a few days away from 2021, and many have planned the coming season.
Or is this timing Coroana related?

But again we are 3 months away from the first rally, so should be time to replan for most teams and crews.