WALES RALLY GB 2014

[makinen_fan]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/113679

Rally GB chief executive Andrew Coe will leave the organisation at the end of this week.
While the official reason for Coe's departure has not been made public, MSA chairman Alan Gow has hinted at an internal restructuring for the organisers of Britain's round of the World Rally Championship.
Gow said: "I would like to place on record our thanks to Andrew for everything he has done for IMS [the commercial arm of British motorsport's governing body], for British rallying and most especially for Wales Rally GB, and wish him every success in the future.
"Andrew has done a great job at IMS for many years and has given loyal service to British motorsport throughout, overcoming some difficult and challenging times, both for the sport and the economy.
"Last year's Wales Rally GB was undoubtedly one of the highlights of the event in the past decade.
"However now is the time for this organisation to rationalise and utilise the great resources and expertise that exist within the MSA group, in order to create a more cohesive and dynamic company structure."
Coe, who has been in charge of Rally GB since 2001, said: "I have thoroughly enjoyed my 13 years as chief executive of IMS and have had the particular privilege of working with many talented and professional people.
"While I will miss their company and our interaction, I am proud of what has been achieved and now very much look forward to the next challenge in my career."
Coe's successor as IMS chief executive has yet to be named.

I hope these are good news for the future of Wales Rally!

[AndyRAC]

Good luck to him.

However, under his tenure the event went from a still large national event to a parochial event in Wales. Not all of it was his fault - and last year was a success. But it should never have fallen into the doldrums to start with.

[christy but]

any news on the rally yet ?

[makinen_fan]

Some news today from Autosport: http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/114264

The route for Rally GB 2014 is set to feature significant changes, AUTOSPORT understands, when it is revealed next week.
The itinerary for Rally GB has to be filed with the FIA for approval by June 10 and it is believed it will be missing the night stages and the Great Orme test that featured last year.
Rally GB organisers have been working towards a more compact route to fit the WRC Promoter firm's desire for ceremonial starts on Thursday evenings and a Powerstage at midday on Sunday.
That format change is believed to be the reason for sacrificing the three forest stages that ran in the dark in 2013.
A new Powerstage is being proposed on the Brenig stage close to the Clocaenog complex, which would mean a spectacular season finale with the crews finishing the year on the shores of Llyn Brenig.
The opening day of action is expected to run as a combination of days one and two from last year, with Hafren, Dyfi and Gartheiniog all included.
Days two and three on the November 13-16 rally will run in North Wales, through Clocaenog, Aberhirnant (known as Penllyn last year) and Dyfnant.
Stately home stages in Chirk Castle and Kinmel Bay will remain, while the quayside redevelopment of Conwy Castle has forced a move for the ceremonial start to Eirias Park in Colwyn Bay.

[Mintexmemory]

Thanks for the news Y, but no *@^^~##*** Myherin!!! I await the final details but already have an uneasy feeling about this.

[makinen_fan]

Exactly my feeling P! At least we made it to Pikes peak section in 2013...
I am prepared for some disappointment

[AndyRAC]

Hmm, a slightly disappointing route. Hands tied by the clueless promoters? Getting rid of the Thursday night stages = mistake. Trying to make it more compact is not the answer.

[christy but]

disappointing no night stages

[rallyfun]

Some news today from Autosport: http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/114264

more compact route to fit the WRC Promoter firm's desire for ceremonial starts on Thursday evenings and a Powerstage at midday on Sunday.[/FONT][/COLOR]
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Desire for what? What's the difference if there is no live coverage or actually no promotion at all and WRC is going down the slope.

[rallyfiend]

Desire for what? What's the difference if there is no live coverage or actually no promotion at all and WRC is going down the slope.

There's Live coverage from every event....