The 2015 Rallying Thread

[ArnageWRC]

Good to see that Corsica could be returning as a WRC round. The WRC should never have abandoned the 'classic' events. And why Sanremo has money/sponsorship problems, but Sardinia doesn't is a complete mystery. With Portugal returning 'home' north to the Fafe, we need Rally NZ to return, in place of Australia.
Add in a proper full 'Monte' and not the sprint we currently have. Maybe even a commercial sponsor for RallyGB - and a wider geographical area for it.

3-4 out of 13 events should be Endurance events; that means Thursday - Sunday 350-400+ miles.

And back to reality.........

Never mind, at least Sportscars still have proper events.

[Allyc85]

I read an article a while back and apparently Todt was shocked to see most current WRC events running to what he called "office hours". So maybe in the next couple years we might just see a change to event formats. But like you say, probably not in reality!

I see Poland will have a much different route this year, avoiding the sandy stages in Lithuania. Hopefully they at least keep their high speed nature.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0kH3LAp-Gw

[Alex Langheck]

Maybe Poland should return to Tarmac as it was for most of it's history. With the chance of a better performance from local hero Kubica. However, last year's event turned farcical - huge ruts.... Not surprised they've changed plenty of the route.

[Pwig]

Bloody hell, if corsica is back on then I'm going!

[Pwig]

Actually maybe not, it's on the same month as Mull

[aeropilot]

Allyc85 said:

I read an article a while back and apparently Todt was shocked to see most current WRC events running to what he called "office hours".

Can't believe that, as WRC events has been run to 'office hours' format since the demise of Group B!

But the events of the WRC today are but a pale immitation of those Group A days let alone Group B and Group 2/4 before that!!

[Blayney]

My best of vid is up on YouTube
http://youtu.be/Mf-FMZ3ObaQ

[Ranger 6]

Pwig said:

Actually maybe not, it's on the same month as Mull

....can't miss Mull, it'll be a good one this year (again) - Duffy has a new car and lots of interest already.

[Pwig]

Plus there's the whole possibility of Mikko entering..

[andygo]

DanielSan said:

The cat is located right at the back of the exhaust to minimise the restriction, cat gets mega hot so you see it glowing.

Thought it would be something like that. Easier to put out as well when it sets fire to the surrounding countryside when they have an off.

[YorkshirePudding]

Anyone else going to the North West Stages over the weekend?

http://www.nwstages.co.uk

Should be heading across to the start and going to the Trax stage Fri, not sure about Sat yet.

[Skylinecrazy]

I'll be there Saturday.

[Alex Langheck]

Good entry as is usual for this event. And always gets a good crowd of speccies. It's simple really - take the sport to the people, and they'll come out. The Promenade stages at New Brighton is similarly popular.

[Skylinecrazy]

Paul Bird will probably win i imagine. Tony Bardy is always a highlight in the pulsar, and it'll be good to see the accent WRC again.

[sfaulds]

We'll be there - Car 15, Blue mk2 Escort. Trying to uphold 2wd honours and get her to the finish this year!

[Skylinecrazy]

sfaulds said:

We'll be there - Car 15, Blue mk2 Escort. Trying to uphold 2wd honours and get her to the finish this year!

I've heard a few drivers say it's a very hard event on the car. Is there any particular reason?

[sfaulds]

It's a lot of short stages, so lots of starts and lots of heat cycles - neither of which is good for anything. Most of the stages are pretty unforgiving too - some big kerbs in Weeton, and the sea walls don't give much! Big variety of surfaces too, so tyre choice is very difficult - Weeton had 3 distinct surfaces, and it's a completely different place in the wet. Add in very tight road timing and limited servicing (by modern standards) and it's a big challenge for car and crew.

[Skylinecrazy]

sfaulds said:

It's a lot of short stages, so lots of starts and lots of heat cycles - neither of which is good for anything. Most of the stages are pretty unforgiving too - some big kerbs in Weeton, and the sea walls don't give much! Big variety of surfaces too, so tyre choice is very difficult - Weeton had 3 distinct surfaces, and it's a completely different place in the wet. Add in very tight road timing and limited servicing (by modern standards) and it's a big challenge for car and crew.

Interesting thanks. I wish you luck for the weekend ahead and I'll be following with interest

[Alex Langheck]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117610

[mightymouse]

Skylinecrazy said:

You at the Wydean?

This is on 14th February.
Down in the Forest of Dean which is only used once a year....for this event - plus it is it's 40th anniversary.
Full entry ........what more do you want