GT Class

[Mirek]

That's ridiculous statement. Rolls Royce/Bentley/Bugatti also are not rally cars, but rich people pay loads of money to buy them.

When did those race against Škoda or VW and loose?

Come, on. How can you sale such a result like shown above being a Porsche? Why should you invest any money for such an advertisement?

These brands need to spend money fighting their peers, i.e. Ferrari, Lamborgini, Aston Martin etc. not shopping bags for ordinary people.

[stefanvv]

When did those race against Škoda or VW and loose?

Come, on. How can you sale such a result like shown above being a Porsche? Why should you invest any money for such an advertisement?

These brands need to spend money fighting their peers, i.e. Ferrari, Lamborgini, Aston Martin etc. not shopping bags for ordinary people.

Porsche has some (successful) heritage in rallying, even in the toughest one - Safari, the others don't. Call it nostalgia if You wish, people still enjoy seeing this brand on the stages, moreover it has something different to offer from the shopping trolleys.

[pantealex]

Brands get nothing, yes.

But me as spectator, I wan´t to see more different modern rally cars.

[Jarek Z]

Brands get nothing, yes.

But me as spectator, I wan´t to see more different modern rally cars.

Exactly. Why does rallying have to be boring? All R5 cars look nearly the same, also the latest group N Mitsubishis and Subarus look nearly identical from the distance. Both Porsche and Abarth add some variety to this sport.

[Sulland]

Defend against what? There is nothing to be won in RGT for GT brands! Their is a shame if they loose with cheap brands like Škoda or Ford. I am amazed that some people still don't get why GT brands aren't eager about being involved in rallying.

This is how they buildt their name.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyPb_24ThUQ

Not everyone need to win overall, for some it is enough to win in class.

[Franky]

Not everyone need to win overall, for some it is enough to win in class.

Times change

[tommeke_B]

This is how they buildt their name.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyPb_24ThUQ

Not everyone need to win overall, for some it is enough to win in class.

Well, like your video shows, Alpine built their name by winning overall, and becoming world champion. Not by winning a class where they're the only competitors, 15 minutes behind the overall leaders...

[stefanvv]

Different technologies in time. If FIA makes RGT rules more appealing, there would be more willing to join.

[Rally Power]

Well, like your video shows, Alpine built their name by winning overall, and becoming world champion. Not by winning a class where they're the only competitors, 15 minutes behind the overall leaders...

For a long time Skoda has not been runing for WRC overall wins and still they seem quite pleased to continue involved on a WRC secondary category.

Besides privateers teams efforts to keep GT’s in rally, Abarth is also doing a nice work building the 124’s and Porsche is going to provide a huge contribution with the 718 RGT homologation. With a proper regulation maybe some others would also join, but those already in deserves to be praised for adding a greater diversity to rally. Thanks to all of them!

[tommeke_B]

When you talk about Skoda, you must not forget to mention that their motorsport department itself is profitable, thanks to the many privateers running a Skoda. So for Skoda it's not really an investment. If you compare for example Hyundai and Citroën, where the customer department isn't as successful, and the project actually costs money, we see how long the involvement lasted...