2020 Rallying Thread (WRC, ERC and national rally)
Discussion
Allyc85 said:
What have the Mod did about rallying on places like Epynt? I'm guessing the same as Forestry England.
The MOD access has always been in part been due in part to the willingness of the ranges (etc) commanding officer. Unlike the FC there are not many other uses that ranges can be put too. Could hardly have mountain bikers going over the the actual ranges.
I expect we will be going into the ranges at Catterick and Warcop on Rally of the Tests in November. I’ve not heard anything to the contrary. I think the FC’s biggest concern will be spectators, It’s not an issue on MOD land.
Some are saying the FC ban will last until April, unless the social distancing rules are relaxed by government.
Some are saying the FC ban will last until April, unless the social distancing rules are relaxed by government.
Drumroll said:
I couldn't see Greystoke being used more than about 3 times in a year. As it is to valuable as a testing venue.
I think Greystoke is restricted to a pretty low number of events/test days by planning requirements. In addition M-Sport don't own the forestry anymore so access needs agreed with the owners who can impose "no spectators" regardless of the virus. https://dirtfish.com/rally/matthew-wilson-dominate...
The return of UK rallying - sadly, it's likely to be the only forest rally for quite a while, which is even more of a shame there was no livestream provided.
The return of UK rallying - sadly, it's likely to be the only forest rally for quite a while, which is even more of a shame there was no livestream provided.
Rallying is back underway here in NZ anyway, finally got around to uploading photos from a local rally a few weeks back...
_DSC7472 by Ben, on Flickr
_DSC6922 by Ben, on Flickr
_DSC7409 by Ben, on Flickr
_DSC7295 by Ben, on Flickr
_DSC6764 by Ben, on Flickr
_DSC7239 by Ben, on Flickr
_DSC7163 by Ben, on Flickr
_DSC7357 by Ben, on Flickr
00 car getting into it too...
_DSC7222 by Ben, on Flickr
More here if you haven't had enough yet:
https://flic.kr/s/aHsmQtJSuz
_DSC7472 by Ben, on Flickr_DSC6922 by Ben, on Flickr_DSC7409 by Ben, on Flickr_DSC7295 by Ben, on Flickr_DSC6764 by Ben, on Flickr_DSC7239 by Ben, on Flickr_DSC7163 by Ben, on Flickr_DSC7357 by Ben, on Flickr00 car getting into it too...
_DSC7222 by Ben, on FlickrMore here if you haven't had enough yet:
https://flic.kr/s/aHsmQtJSuz
I'm slightly jealous seeing all these images around the world of events taking place, and with spectators in attendance. In a normal year, yesterday would have been the Mewla on Epynt, and the coming Saturday would be the Woodpecker near Ludlow. Sadly, Covid-19 has decimated rallying in the UK, more than almost any other motorsport....
tardelli said:
New Zealand has an adult in charge.
To be honest the govt response here has been as much of a disjointed reactive shambles as many other places (with seemingly random contradictory changes of rules and official advice etc), but being a relatively isolated island gave us weeks longer to prepare and having generally low population density helped reduce the spread. The economic fallout has probably only just begun though.Edited by GravelBen on Monday 31st August 22:11
GravelBen said:
We are allowed to indulge occasionally 
A friend has gone to the Mont Blanc Rally this weekend as there's nothing here. He's in the Historics and looking at the entry list there's some quality machines - 10 E30 M3s, 5 911s and a gaggle of Alpines, Quattros, Cosworths, etc
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