Rally Discussion and Bar Talk Thread

**AndyRAC** · 29th February 2024, 08:20

Originally Posted by fiscorpun

This is just incredible.... and Im NOT a F1 fan.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zq72S36dJqw
Crazy to think that THESE GUYS are WRC promoters........................... but........ eh......... why bother doing cool stuff with their own series

I do wonder just how much influence Red Bull actually has within WRC Promoter......

**Rallyper** · 3rd March 2024, 16:19

What´s the upside of having 3-cyl engine in Rally2 car?

**WRCStan** · 3rd March 2024, 16:38

Originally Posted by Rallyper

What´s the upside of having 3-cyl engine in Rally2 car?

25% saving on spark plugs.

**becher** · 3rd March 2024, 18:18

Originally Posted by WRCStan

25% saving on spark plugs.

If your Pistons start flying out the block you'll also only have to buy three instead of four.

**becher** · 3rd March 2024, 18:21

Originally Posted by Rallyper

What´s the upside of having 3-cyl engine in Rally2 car?

On a more serious note, a reduction in friction for sure and I guess depending on the base engines available by the OEM potentially a more suitable bore/stroke ratio for the restrictor size in Rally2.

**Rallyper** · 5th March 2024, 13:24

Today Kai Tarkiainen released the itinerary for Secto Rally Finland. "Best ever" route he says. I tend to agree fully. I will let any of you Finnish guys to start Rally Finland thread, but here is (I hope) correct link:

https://sectorallyfinland.fi/en/itinerary/

**TypeR** · 5th March 2024, 13:50

Best ever route...

SUPERHYPER Sunday with total of 41km
and 8km powerstage..

**Rallyper** · 5th March 2024, 14:08

Maybe part of the new concept. I don´t know. Sunday always depends on where you are in standings...

Laajavuori will be crowded...

**saco0o** · 12th March 2024, 00:52

what are the biggest/best (?) rally sprint championships right now? do any of those have some decent coverage? (like new zealand rally champ or the irish champ)