The 2014 WRC Thread
Discussion
Slippydiff said:
SAGTAFF said:
Ogier head and shoulders better than anyone else but great results for Meeke and Evans
Great to see live coverage again on BT Sport but not sure a night stage was the best one to choose - couldn't see anything!
Looking forward to Sweden already though
Agree with all of that. The first run over the Turini would've been better. Still, we should be glad there was a live stage, this time last year the only way I could watch the Monte was by watching a Youtube video at the end of each day ! Progress indeed !Great to see live coverage again on BT Sport but not sure a night stage was the best one to choose - couldn't see anything!
Looking forward to Sweden already though
REALLY looking forward to Sweden - hope Ostberg, Latvala & Hirv can take on Ogier. Be good to see if Evans and Meeke can get some more points. I know it's a while off, but I'm really looking forward to the second half of the season - when all the changes will settle down and Meeke especially will know the events, so may have a chance of getting a win. Ogier seems pretty nie on impossible to beat, but maybe Meeke can, who knows. Great start to the season. Bring on Sweden.
MG CHRIS said:
Looks like motors tv are doing a eurosport and not showing the rally great.
Yup. After watching some breaking bad, my wife went up to bed and I got comfy on the sofa to watch day 3's highlights I thought I had recorded. Ended up with some crappy crash program. Luckily it is shown plenty of times on motors TV. Set to record just after midnight now....
The channel is a f
king shambles.Emeye said:
MG CHRIS said:
Looks like motors tv are doing a eurosport and not showing the rally great.
Yup. After watching some breaking bad, my wife went up to bed and I got comfy on the sofa to watch day 3's highlights I thought I had recorded. Ended up with some crappy crash program. Luckily it is shown plenty of times on motors TV. Set to record just after midnight now....
McClure said:
Emeye said:
MG CHRIS said:
Looks like motors tv are doing a eurosport and not showing the rally great.
Yup. After watching some breaking bad, my wife went up to bed and I got comfy on the sofa to watch day 3's highlights I thought I had recorded. Ended up with some crappy crash program. Luckily it is shown plenty of times on motors TV. Set to record just after midnight now....
It's on ITV4 at 8pm tomorrow (Tuesday) then repeated 1135am on Saturday.
http://www.itv.com/tvguide/search/?tvgBegin=33&...
http://www.itv.com/tvguide/search/?tvgBegin=33&...
A little video I shot on my compact camera. I shall add thoughts and pictures from the event when im recovered as im still bloody knackered!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pPCu2el_YI
Brilliant drive by Kris. Apart from shakedown and the Col de Turini 1 he never looked that quick, but it was nice to see some consistancy from him. From what I have heard he coasted down the 2nd run of the Col de Turini as the car was over heating from a blocked rad. I would like to think I played my part in his podium by shining my head torch on the boot pinsfor Paul Nagle, so he could see what he was doing when we saw them on the road section
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pPCu2el_YI
BlackpoolRock said:
I'm just glad there's finally a half decent Brit to root for again, it's been too long. Best of luck Chris !!
Is that Kris's brother? Brilliant drive by Kris. Apart from shakedown and the Col de Turini 1 he never looked that quick, but it was nice to see some consistancy from him. From what I have heard he coasted down the 2nd run of the Col de Turini as the car was over heating from a blocked rad. I would like to think I played my part in his podium by shining my head torch on the boot pinsfor Paul Nagle, so he could see what he was doing when we saw them on the road section
Allyc85 said:
Is that Kris's brother?
Brilliant drive by Kris. Apart from shakedown and the Col de Turini 1 he never looked that quick, but it was nice to see some consistancy from him. From what I have heard he coasted down the 2nd run of the Col de Turini as the car was over heating from a blocked rad. I would like to think I played my part in his podium by shining my head torch on the boot pinsfor Paul Nagle, so he could see what he was doing when we saw them on the road section
Have you got your Team Kris overalls ordered?Brilliant drive by Kris. Apart from shakedown and the Col de Turini 1 he never looked that quick, but it was nice to see some consistancy from him. From what I have heard he coasted down the 2nd run of the Col de Turini as the car was over heating from a blocked rad. I would like to think I played my part in his podium by shining my head torch on the boot pinsfor Paul Nagle, so he could see what he was doing when we saw them on the road section
Turns out the Motors TV program last night was Day 3's highlights.
That was a really good start to the season - I want to see WRC cars struggling, not just the fastest driver in the best car winning - at least Ogier had a bit of a struggle - he really did his credibility no harm.
Too expensive to produce ‘Homologation specials’ – which is why the WRCar formula was brought in in 1997, at the request of the Manufacturers. It’s best to think of the WRCars as Prototypes, just like F1/ LMP cars.
Actually, at the Autosport show a few weeks ago, Dave Richards was interviewed; he reckoned the problem with the WRC was the cars. Whereas, in GT Racing it’s not. He said the cars in GT racing are aspirational; I;e, work hard, a lottery win, etc you will go and buy one of them. You won’t rush down and buy a Fiesta ST, Polo R, DS3, i20, etc
I don’t think the current cars are too bad – nothing a bit more power wouldn’t solve – and maybe a bit louder.
Actually, at the Autosport show a few weeks ago, Dave Richards was interviewed; he reckoned the problem with the WRC was the cars. Whereas, in GT Racing it’s not. He said the cars in GT racing are aspirational; I;e, work hard, a lottery win, etc you will go and buy one of them. You won’t rush down and buy a Fiesta ST, Polo R, DS3, i20, etc
I don’t think the current cars are too bad – nothing a bit more power wouldn’t solve – and maybe a bit louder.
Alex Langheck said:
Too expensive to produce ‘Homologation specials’ – which is why the WRCar formula was brought in in 1997, at the request of the Manufacturers. It’s best to think of the WRCars as Prototypes, just like F1/ LMP cars.
Actually, at the Autosport show a few weeks ago, Dave Richards was interviewed; he reckoned the problem with the WRC was the cars. Whereas, in GT Racing it’s not. He said the cars in GT racing are aspirational; I;e, work hard, a lottery win, etc you will go and buy one of them. You won’t rush down and buy a Fiesta ST, Polo R, DS3, i20, etc
I don’t think the current cars are too bad – nothing a bit more power wouldn’t solve – and maybe a bit louder.
As I said a few days ago - I think the cars are from the wrong class - they should be Golf sized - I think the majority of people who watch WRC are more likely to relate to the cars of that size - I've never heard my peers saying, "Nice car the Polo", but they all own or would like a Golf Gti, Focus ST, Audi S3 etc - these are the cars they buy anyway - but supporting "your" team is a nice add. Actually, at the Autosport show a few weeks ago, Dave Richards was interviewed; he reckoned the problem with the WRC was the cars. Whereas, in GT Racing it’s not. He said the cars in GT racing are aspirational; I;e, work hard, a lottery win, etc you will go and buy one of them. You won’t rush down and buy a Fiesta ST, Polo R, DS3, i20, etc
I don’t think the current cars are too bad – nothing a bit more power wouldn’t solve – and maybe a bit louder.
In the 90s the BTCC didn't run any aspirational cars and that didn't do the sales figures any harm - I believe they used to say Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday, or summat like that.
I also find it strange that Audi, who has the Quattro 4WD system as a major selling point don't do any form of rally any more.
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