WALES RALLY GB 2014

[samWRC]

Lots of R5 cars testing, Mini plus Fisher's R3 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ew84...em-uploademail

Looks like McCormack will use Fiesta S2000 instead of R5?

[dodge33cymru]

Hi all,

New poster but long time reader (many years in fact).

I was hoping someone could give some viewing tips for Dyfnant on Saturday, we're planning on watching both runs of the WRC field and the national field in between. Can anyone help with the following:

1.) The rally planner says arriving "just a couple of hours" before the first car won't guarantee a parking space, how much should I realistically allow? Driving down from Manchester and don't really want to leave before 5am!

2.) What gives access to better viewing, car park M or car park N?

3.) Any particular recommended spots? I want to steer clear of the spectator pens and don't mind walking to find a high commitment section. OS map references would be ideal if anyone can share some.

Cheers!

Dunc

Hi there.

The 'couple of hours' warning is a result of last year where they had bigger crowds than they were expecting. I was taken by surprise too, but Shakedown I got to just in time and people were arriving all day at the other stages too; a couple of hours before should be OK to get a spot, but you might need a bit of a trek if there are a lot of overnighters. I'm planning on the same though.

I don't know the stage, but check out as many YouTube onboards as you can find. If you have a look for 'Irish Corner', it might be worth heading there.

[Mintexmemory]

Hi there.

The 'couple of hours' warning is a result of last year where they had bigger crowds than they were expecting. I was taken by surprise too, but Shakedown I got to just in time and people were arriving all day at the other stages too; a couple of hours before should be OK to get a spot, but you might need a bit of a trek if there are a lot of overnighters. I'm planning on the same though.

I don't know the stage, but check out as many YouTube onboards as you can find. If you have a look for 'Irish Corner', it might be worth heading there.

Can we just stop this 'Irish Corner' nonsense! There isn't enough room there to accommodate a big crowd. It can only end in tears!! Up hill hairpins are rarely spectacular.

[MrJan]

Can we just stop this 'Irish Corner' nonsense! There isn't enough room there to accommodate a big crowd. It can only end in tears!! Up hill hairpins are rarely spectacular.

True on all counts. If the crowds get too big it doesn't take much for organisers these days to cancel stages...and I've never understood the appeal of hairpins, I always like to see the best drivers in the world in a spot where they're really on it.

[the sniper]

What are the catering facilities like provided at the official stage car parks, as the rally planner doesn't really say anything beyond showing a symbol that they exist... Usual burger van stuff presumably, good for bacon/sausage rolls? What time do they usual start?

[AndyRAC]

Usual burger van stuff? Ha ha, yes; though the programme always makes out you’re going to get something different. I’d take your own food and cook it yourself.

[Mintexmemory]

Usual burger van stuff? Ha ha, yes; though the programme always makes out you’re going to get something different. I’d take your own food and cook it yourself.

Wouldn't it be amazing if there was a celeb chef pop-up marquee and maybe a Guiness sponsored beer marquee?
However I shall be carrying my portable gas ring, lightweight frying pan and kettle into Dyfi and Dyfnant as they are going to be L_O_N_G days and car park burger vans will be a distant mirage. It may take some carrying but it's worth it when you see the envious glances as you tuck into the sausage butty!

[Andre Oliveira]

No Tuthil's Porsche?

[Gaz-M]

Good shout, i will take my stove and some bacon too!

So for a first timer, what would be our best bet on the Sat and Sun?

Go to one stage and see Internationals, nationals then Internationals in the dark? What stages?

[MartijnS]

No Tuthil's Porsche?

No, gravel spec not yet approved by FIA they tweeted.