Wrc Rally China 2016

[GigiGalliNo1]

Take into consideration this was comments from the Chinese Motorsport Body stating cancellation of the Beijing Rally as a Whole!

But again, wait for the FIA...

[GigiGalliNo1]

WRC Rally China officially Cancelled

Press Release

WRC Rally China 2016 cancelled due to weather damage

Munich, August 16 2016 – The FIA and WRC Promoter have received a formal request to cancel next month’s Rally China (8 - 11 September), round 10 of the 2016 FIA World Rally Championship.

The Federation of Automobile and Motorcycle Sports of China (CAMF) and event organiser Le Sports cited heavy damage to the route caused by torrential storms and flooding last month in the region around Huairou, near Beijing, where the rally was to be staged.

Despite a last minute visit to China last week by representatives from the FIA and WRC Promoter, and the best efforts by all concerned, it was said to be impossible to affect the necessary repairs for the event to run safely.

According to CAMF and Le Sports the adverse weather left sections of the route to be used as special stages requiring major repair work which the region’s Road Administration Authority confirmed could not be completed before reconnaissance for the rally was due to start.

Some of the worst floods in China for many years forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes in the north of the country, prompting authorities to introduce emergency measures in the region, which continue.

The rally will not be replaced in this year’s FIA World Rally Championship, which will now comprise 13 rounds.

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[EstWRC]

its all mintexmemory's fault!

[GigiGalliNo1]

Mintexmemory! Hope you booked refundable hotels and car rental etc!

Tip to all.

Most credit card companies have insurance so please contact them!

Airlines will hold the amount you paid for your ticket as 'Credit' to use on another trip.

Possibly hotel booking agent websites too!

[Rally Power]

It’s a shame, and we shouldn’t be speculating about the Chinese lack of interest on WRC or making dubious suggestions for the rally cancelation. Those floods were a real calamity. It’s quite understandable that repairing rally roads isn’t the main priority for local authorities. Best wishes for all the affected people by the floods. Hope to see China back on next year calendar.

http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/inp...091831354.html

[GigiGalliNo1]

Thank you for the Al Jazeera story. I didn't know to that effect!

Also to note, Chinese media have posted more details on why the WRC round was cancelled compared to what the FIA released and Autosport have written!

Could be a first with media in China, telling more to the story then normal! Or at all!

[AL14]

Their own President has carried out a sweeping anti-corruption campaign with thousands of arrests. It has been a way of life there for centuries. You are very niave if you didnt know this and thought business was like in the West.

You clearly don't have a clue of what you are talking about.

[GigiGalliNo1]

AL14

It's true what Fast Eddie has said!

[N.O.T]

The two underaged kids agree with each other AL so i guess you are wrong this time.

[Mintexmemory]

Mintexmemory! Hope you booked refundable hotels and car rental etc!

Tip to all.

Most credit card companies have insurance so please contact them!

Airlines will hold the amount you paid for your ticket as 'Credit' to use on another trip.

Possibly hotel booking agent websites too!

Why would I as I wasn't going anyway? # do try to follow the debate!