Quote Originally Posted by Rally Power View Post
R4 is not dead, but its biggest problem seems to be R5 success. Like some have pointed here, a new R4 is supposed to cost more than a used R5 and most amateur drivers will think twice before paying more for less; besides, for many of those drivers runing costs (one of R4 advantages) aren’t a big issue, as they usually do a limited number of low mileage national events and in most cases they also have the option to rent a R5 car at competitive prices, which probably is the most rational way to do a handful of events per year.

Probably the best solution is to get a FIA rule for Europe inspired on AP4 regulation, allowing all sort of 4wd protos (MR, N5, AP4, R4, Dytko, etc).
Rental for gentleman drivers I guess will be even cheaper for R4.

R3 could become this protoclass. If safety is ok, and you have a hp/kg rule, the rest is free.
Or you go the opposite direction. FIA approve a regulation and all tuners can build their proto cars accordingly. Tested by local ASN.