Rally Discussion and Bar Talk Thread

**Rallyper** · 18th July 2024, 14:22

Originally Posted by saco0o

https://youtu.be/UHctk-oiU5k?feature=shared
re-asking... is this some joke or for real?.haha

Yepp.

**Morte66** · 18th July 2024, 20:08

A "what if?" as a bit of fun...

If you were Yohan Rossel (good on tarmac), and Hyundai (short of a 3rd driver for tarmac) offered you some WRC1 fourth car outings on tarmac rounds, would you take them if your contract with Citroen allowed?

I think I wouldn't. It would mean him not competing in his best rallies in WRC2 where he is leading the championship.

**WRCStan** · 18th July 2024, 20:28

Originally Posted by Morte66

A "what if?" as a bit of fun...

If you were Yohan Rossel (good on tarmac), and Hyundai (short of a 3rd driver for tarmac) offered you some WRC1 fourth car outings on tarmac rounds, would you take them if your contract with Citroen allowed?

I think I wouldn't. It would mean him not competing in his best rallies in WRC2 where he is leading the championship.

I would, assuming I have the desire to play at the top table. I already have an FIA Rally2 title.

Good question.

**saco0o** · 19th July 2024, 13:55

two latvian rallycross drivers doing the super special stage. man i love these cars, for real
https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=7450877421684425

**Fast Eddie WRC** · 19th July 2024, 17:05

Originally Posted by Morte66

A "what if?" as a bit of fun...

If you were Yohan Rossel (good on tarmac), and Hyundai (short of a 3rd driver for tarmac) offered you some WRC1 fourth car outings on tarmac rounds, would you take them if your contract with Citroen allowed?

I think I wouldn't. It would mean him not competing in his best rallies in WRC2 where he is leading the championship.

Definitely. You have to take any such chances as you may never get another.

**Eli** · 20th July 2024, 12:43

Since they are passing there, I though you would might like to know the Tour de France is now heading to the Col de Turini (& they already passed Col de Braus today).

**deephouse** · 27th July 2024, 14:40

Wow, can't believe it. Tavares, CEO of Stellantis is claiming that they will close or sell brands that are not profitable. And those who are mentioned are Lancia... And right when they show interest in rallying again. Even if they sell them, I think they don't have a chance of surviving. And how would that impact their only car which is practically a 208/Corsa?

**WRCStan** · 27th July 2024, 14:51

They won't sell these brands but they would mothball them as Chinese brands take over the production facilities.

**focus206** · 27th July 2024, 14:59

Originally Posted by deephouse

Wow, can't believe it. Tavares, CEO of Stellantis is claiming that they will close or sell brands that are not profitable. And those who are mentioned are Lancia... And right when they show interest in rallying again. Even if they sell them, I think they don't have a chance of surviving. And how would that impact their only car which is practically a 208/Corsa?

Well, isn't Lancia already "closed" since a while? Puppet company that sells only one car in Italy, where nobody cares about the Ypsilon, neither old nor new.

**deephouse** · 27th July 2024, 17:24

Originally Posted by focus206

Well, isn't Lancia already "closed" since a while? Puppet company that sells only one car in Italy, where nobody cares about the Ypsilon, neither old nor new.

I was referring to the news that they are testing a new Rally4 car. And their rich history and success in this sport. They simply can't die.