WRC mainclass from 2027

**PLuto** · Today, 21:51

Originally Posted by WRCStan

Then it's basically the promoter's entries. If WRC was a promoter-less cup, how many would we see? None, times have changed for car companies and we don't see them in ERC and nationals like days of old.

There were not manufacturers in ERC or national championships, it was dealer teams, which is different. Manufacturers are interested mainly about highest category and homologating the cars. But if the promotion of the championship is shit and they are not able to promote the sport in proper way, there is no interest in joining. From manufacturers, from potential sponsors. There were some of them trying to join, but when they see how it is working...

**WRCStan** · Today, 21:54

Originally Posted by Ferranis

Ferrari / Lambo

Surely not going to come if a production run of 25,000 4 seats models rule is in place.

**WRCStan** · Today, 22:29

Originally Posted by PLuto

But if the promotion of the championship is shit and they are not able to promote the sport in proper way, there is no interest in joining. From manufacturers, from potential sponsors. There were some of them trying to join, but when they see how it is working...

Sorry but how it's working is what everyone must accept is that it's working. Just about for now, but assuming there's a new promoter coming also assumes it'll continue working this way.

We shouldn't confuse sports promotion with publicity especially for ESL speakers here, and specifically publicity of the competitors sponsors. It's another archaic fallacy. It's not the job of WRC Promoter to publicise the entrants' sponsors. Sure it can be part of an unwritten bilateral win, but didn't the promoter's sponsor Hankook ban one of the entrants from taking to a stage recently as it had a rival's sponsor?

FIA are happy with this kind of deal and many Red Bulls were sold during this promoter's stint and WRC2/3 participation is also generally healthy throughout. So is it shit promotion? Promoter done good! Do you realistically expect this kind of arrangement to change? Have it go back to a cup where the regs have to 'attract' participation? Don't have any TV rights or commercial deals... Don't have anybody broadcasting it even?

Not a chance. Look at WRX for what happens when a promoter goes walkies.