[WRC] News & rumours (part III)

[FUNKYXXXXX]

WRC RiP....

Run and promoted by idiots.....

for sure.

[focus206]

this will be a make it or brake it moment for WRC next year...

No, this isn't WRC or rallying anymore, it's a farce.
I'm so mad at what Capito said, "Hardcore rally fans should be more open minded and should be happy that more fans will join the WRC", no I don't care Mr. Capito, I don't care if there are 10 manufacturers and millions of fans if it isn't the WRC anymore, it's another sport. It's like "Hey, I've got an idea to make tennis more popular, let's turn it into volleyball! Hardcore tennis fans should be happy!" (first two sports that cam to my mind and obviously a paradox, but still).
Rant over. I'll try to enjoy Le Mans this weekend before VW enters and turns also that into a farce.

[EightGear]

I'm not judging this yet... Let's see how this will work out next year. I'm curious to see how this will play out in reality (team orders for example).

Points being awarded for every day of competition is a good addition.

[Mirek]

If Capito thinks that hardcore fans are not needed I think he can continue playing whatever he likes without my attendance. Good bye WRC. I'm going to stick with ERC.

[Antony Warmbold]

"This can make it more attractive - we want the cars close together and fighting - and we need to know we can sell the television."

It's funny how they still think they will "sell the television"...

Why sell the TV? Who wants to sell the TV? --> A handful of greedy people who failed at making it in Formula One?

Manufacturers: You want return on investment? You want spectators? You want audience? You want readers for your press? You want to sell your cars to future fans of WRC?

ok, open up the rallies to all local and intl press and tv and radio for free, then wait a little....

[nafpaktos]

That article is simply unbelievable. Why does Capito get to decide the future of the sport? If this really does go ahead, and I can't believe I am saying this, the WRC will be finished for me.

I think you haven't read carefully the article.wilson and nandan also commend the new format.it is what all teams want!
R.I.P WRC .

[nafpaktos]

"This can make it more attractive - we want the cars close together and fighting - and we need to know we can sell the television."

It's funny how they still think they will "sell the television"...

Why sell the TV? Who wants to sell the TV? --> A handful of greedy people who failed at making it in Formula One?

Manufacturers: You want return on investment? You want spectators? You want audience? You want readers for your press? You want to sell your cars to future fans of WRC?

ok, open up the rallies to all local and intl press and tv and radio for free, then wait a little....

If Capito thinks that hardcore fans are not needed I think he can continue playing whatever he likes without my attendance. Good bye WRC. I'm going to stick with ERC.

+100000000000000
And bye bye wrc,
Good morning ERC!

[Rally Power]

That article is simply unbelievable. Why does Capito get to decide the future of the sport?

It’s time for Mr. Todt to act! Even if there’s unanimity between manufacturers on this foolish plan he simply has to stop it and put some order in the house!

If RB/MH doesn’t know how to promote THIS sport and needs to sort out a ridicule version of it, FIA is entitled to end their contract and, once for all, give WRC promotion to Eurosport – they’ve already show they can do it properly by respecting rally’s nature!

[MJW]

Perhaps RBMH and the manufacturers, well Capito, Nandan and Wilson, (note Citroen not mentioned) think this is a better idea at building interest in wrc, maybe they missed the obvioys alternative, get fans to text into wrc.com at £1 or €1 per text who they think is fastest or more spectacular on the stage they were watching. Just think of the drama if a text vote and all if those text charges going to the promoter. ;-)

[MJW]

Meanwhile in IMG 's world we have big grids if 600bhp supercars driven by the likes of Petter, Villeneuve, Ekstrom, and allegedly Wurz and Button,......