2013 ERC News and Results

[AndyRAC]

Sorry Andy but in Switzerland studs are not allowed in rallies so it wouldn't be another Monte Carlo...

Doh, like here in UK. Ah well, never mind.
I do like Valais, it should be in the ERC, as should Sanremo. We still haven't heard why it isn't in. I hope it's not because other paid more money than them.

[werner]

Doh, like here in UK. Ah well, never mind.
I do like Valais, it should be in the ERC, as should Sanremo. We still haven't heard why it isn't in. I hope it's not because other paid more money than them.

I dont think it depends on money. There should "enough" from Valais Organizer. I met him at past Jänner Rallye (OK, many months ago), and they explained me that they would be inside WRC from 2014. First thing I though they are not in ERC, that their plans are anyway WRC. I know Valais Rally, was there several times, one of my favorite races! Shame that I wasnt here since many years. Again same date as Waldviertel Rally.

[evoIX]

When can we expect the official calendar for ERC 2013?

[stefanvv]

I dont think it depends on money. There should "enough" from Valais Organizer. I met him at past Jänner Rallye (OK, many months ago), and they explained me that they would be inside WRC from 2014. First thing I though they are not in ERC, that their plans are anyway WRC. I know Valais Rally, was there several times, one of my favorite races! Shame that I wasnt here since many years. Again same date as Waldviertel Rally.

I think he was meaning Sanremo vs Sanmarino. Sanremo orginizers have budget difficulties.

[pucky54]

When can we expect the official calendar for ERC 2013?

Wed is FIA council meeting, so we will see

[had_zachau]

Antonin Tlustak in SMN TV confirmed that he wants to attend of all rounds ERC 2013 with fabia s2000

[PLuto]

Antonin Tlustak in SMN TV confirmed that he wants to attend of all rounds ERC 2013 with fabia s2000

It is still too early, final calendar will be important to make a decision...

[kober]

Any news about the calendar?

[Mirek]

Large exclusive interview with Francois Ribeiro from Eurosport about the ERC future. Original is in Czech but I think the google translate makes sense in most of the article.

PYeklada Google

[Mirek]

Maybe just main points...

ERC will have 13 events, two halves, 4 events count of each half, basically same system like so far in ERC
Calendar to be shown in one week, it will contain snow, gravel and asphalt in fine mix
Till 1st September 2013 asphalt events will be run on current tyres, after that date only on WRC-type tyres for higher safety (but any tyre manufacturer can supply them)
There will be no manufacturer competition but new team competition but without mandatory number of events or driver nominations
For drivers there will be no entry fee and no mandatory number of events, overall, production and 2WD titles will be awarded like in IRC (R4 to be part of production trophy)
IRC may be resurrected in the future but outside Europe, in the moment it's not up to date issue
FIA is going to make WRC more worldwide (limit number of European events) and therefore wants strong ERC
There will be less island events to safe costs and ease logistics
M-Sport, Prodrive, Škoda Deutschland, A-Style or Kronos are named as examples of teams interested to take part
More live coverage is planned
Eurosport was interested into taking WRC promotion but admits the Red Bull Media House offer was better