Yeah...., in s2000 Skoda's that were banging, popping and screaming. They could be heard miles away in a forest.
The noise is so important in rallying, at least to me. It adds a lot to the spectacle besides the speed and driver ability.
I don't think it's a coincidence the IRC was so huge during the peak S2000 years, and seriously scaring and rivaling the WRC..., or that the WRC is now so popular and attendances are rising everywhere..., with the 17 cars sounding so impressive.
The R5s can be driven well but they just don't sound exciting. It takes away from their spectacle..., which is an already big drop in terms of raw speed and performance from the current top class.
Shouldn´t be rocket science to get the R5´s to sound more.
"Reis vas pät pat kaar vas kut"
Tommi Mäkinen, back in the years...
The smoke continues to be seen percolating around RB and Max leaving for Mercedes. It would be interesting to see Max and see if how he does.
But if Max does leave, does Red Bull become a...
Surley all that effort for extra customers for a very niche service in a country where it is extra niche is not really the idea behind it.
Online ads will bring in revenue and if something like...
The second group of WRC2 drivers gained quite a lot of time with the cleaner road. It was harsh on the first guys, especially Romet Jürgenson.
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