Quote Originally Posted by cali View Post
Nobody's against new manufacturers but this RGT class is not going to revolutionise rallying. It will be a niche class at it's best. The past has proved it already. I don't mind seeing couple of good sounding Porsche's here and there but a) they will never fight for the top places in general classification thus b) they will attract very few drivers with any ambition to choose this class c) suitable only on tarmac championship rallyes and even then one must have really favourable conditions (dry weather, smooth wide roads with less bends etc). Sounds quite niche to me and a class for gentleman drivers in countries with good wide asphalt roads
Actually I also don’t see RGT as a revolution; to me RGT (like R4) is a complement to the existing rally classes and a way to bring more manus to the sport, manus that otherwise would be out from Rally. Also agree that RGT has now a limited range and is mostly a niche category; however it can still be an enjoyable alternative for privateers and an extra show for the fans. I only can’t agree with your lack of enthusiasm on RGT future, as I'm hoping that Porsche entry will help to revamp the category. Fingers crossed!