RE: Tuthill 997 GT3 RGT on WRC Germany
Friday 22nd August 2014
Those who have lost interest in the WRC recently are plentiful. Many have become disaffected with a lack of coverage, fewer big name drivers and a perceived lack of interesting cars. The latter part of that will change this weekend as the Tuthill's Porsche 997 RGT takes on the Rally Germany.
Now this does look rather good funThe car has completed the pre-rally test where the below video was taken. Looks great sideways through hairpins, doesn't it? After 14 years away from the WRC Richard Tuthill said of the test, "Driving cars like this is an absolute joy. I've come to Germany to show people what's possible with the help of the FIA and this brilliant RGT initiative and already I'm amazed at the reception; I'm just worried this might become a full-time return!"
Tuthill 997 GT3 RGT on WRC Germany
Scutineering is passed and shakedown complete; time to rally the GT3!
Now this does look rather good fun
The Tuthill team is aiming for clean run through the German vineyards this weekend to get some much needed competition experience. With a brand new car and no precedent set they really have no idea what the weekend's stages will bring in terms of results.
Following yesterday's shakedown the rally itself will begin today. You can follow the progress of the Tuthill team at the official WRC website and on Twitter @OfficialWRC. All the best chaps!
Video here (and no, we don't understand the music either).
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Discussion
Tbo I have no idea about Tuthill's driving history - and have absolutely full respect to him for getting this car where it is - but, this is the second video I've seen of it now, and I'd love to see the car with a bit more than - what looks like - a good club driver in it. Compare and contrast the commitment with that shown in the recent 'Time for Tea' M3 Manx video. No disrespect meant to Mr Tuthill at all. And, again, many thanks to him for creating this car.
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Pugsey said:
Tbo I have no idea about Tuthill's driving history - and have absolutely full respect to him for getting this car where it is - but, this is the second video I've seen of it now, and I'd love to see the car with a bit more than - what looks like - a good club driver in it. Compare and contrast the commitment with that shown in the recent 'Time for Tea' M3 Manx video. No disrespect meant to Mr Tuthill at all. And, again, many thanks to him for creating this car.
Richard is probably better known for his skills in older 911's. Always enjoy watching this..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaYzkqyzmTw
Given how new the GT3 RGT is, I doubt he's pushing it as hard as it will go.
I remember first seeing a 996 GT3 do it's thing in a local rally (Jan van de Marel in the Dutch ELE Rally). The sight and sound of one doing a night rally is awesome. First there is the howling noise to be heard in the distance, increasing in volume as the car comes closer. Then at the moment you think it should be coming round the corner, the noise gets louder and you realize that it's still further away and that it's even louder. Than there are the glowing brake discs, it thunders past around the corner and you've got the sound full on again. But now with the added drama of the 30 cm long blue flames coming out of the exhausts. Awesome 
More of this please!
More of this please!
GravelBen said:
Oddball RS said:
Can't find them listed after SS2?!?!?!?
SS3 split times are still updating on WRC.com, they might still be in the stage.He's got a high start number (132), so his time will pop up late in the order.
Edited by Chris Stott on Friday 22 August 12:20
Chris Stott said:
Pugsey said:
Tbo I have no idea about Tuthill's driving history - and have absolutely full respect to him for getting this car where it is - but, this is the second video I've seen of it now, and I'd love to see the car with a bit more than - what looks like - a good club driver in it. Compare and contrast the commitment with that shown in the recent 'Time for Tea' M3 Manx video. No disrespect meant to Mr Tuthill at all. And, again, many thanks to him for creating this car.
Richard is probably better known for his skills in older 911's. Always enjoy watching this..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaYzkqyzmTw
Given how new the GT3 RGT is, I doubt he's pushing it as hard as it will go.
Chris Stott said:
Pugsey said:
Tbo I have no idea about Tuthill's driving history - and have absolutely full respect to him for getting this car where it is - but, this is the second video I've seen of it now, and I'd love to see the car with a bit more than - what looks like - a good club driver in it. Compare and contrast the commitment with that shown in the recent 'Time for Tea' M3 Manx video. No disrespect meant to Mr Tuthill at all. And, again, many thanks to him for creating this car.
Richard is probably better known for his skills in older 911's. Always enjoy watching this..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaYzkqyzmTw
Given how new the GT3 RGT is, I doubt he's pushing it as hard as it will go.
Edited by Pugsey on Friday 22 August 12:57
Pugsey said:
Cheers. Good viewing. But, again, quite 'gentle'. All things being relative of course!
You might note he is wearing shorts and no helmet in the video. Not exactly the equipment for maximum attack, of which he is quite capable. Ask Chris Harris.Edited by Pugsey on Friday 22 August 12:57
crack on and enjoy it to the finish.Pugsey said:
Chris Stott said:
Pugsey said:
Tbo I have no idea about Tuthill's driving history - and have absolutely full respect to him for getting this car where it is - but, this is the second video I've seen of it now, and I'd love to see the car with a bit more than - what looks like - a good club driver in it. Compare and contrast the commitment with that shown in the recent 'Time for Tea' M3 Manx video. No disrespect meant to Mr Tuthill at all. And, again, many thanks to him for creating this car.
Richard is probably better known for his skills in older 911's. Always enjoy watching this..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaYzkqyzmTw
Given how new the GT3 RGT is, I doubt he's pushing it as hard as it will go.
Edited by Pugsey on Friday 22 August 12:57
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