2019 Rallying Thread (WRC, ERC and all other)!

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Rallying in Spain looks very appealling this morning. Perfect weather for some tarmac rally.

But more disappointment for Meeke.

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Ardennes92 said:

Nice blue skies, Ott relaxed but on it and Kris up to his usual ways, needs to stick to 9/10ths

That's the problem isn't it. Almost brilliant, but just seems to crack when it becomes important. Real shame, could have been a decent result this weekend (although might have got awkward if he was taking points off Tanak).

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Allyc85 said:

Brilliant championship win for Ott. It's been a tough and very bumpy road to get to it, but now he is quite clearly the class of the field.

Interesting Twitter rumour saying Malcolm Wilson and Marko Martin have investment in Ott and is part of the reason for his move to Hyundai. Make of that what you will!

Great result for tanak and clearly well deserved.

Open cheque book stuff from Hyundai you’d imagine. What’s the 2020 line up for Toyota??

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Allyc85 said:

Anybody off to the Wyedean tomorrow? Not the usual strong entry for the event, but with it now being my closest forestry event (100 mile drive!) I guess it would be rude not to go.

Was planning to, and then saw the forecast..

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Ingram / whittock combo is on the verge of winning the erc championship tomorrow. Fingers crossed..

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Allyc85 said:

It would seem that Citroen are about to pull out of the WRC. Tbh I've felt there was a strong possibility ever since they dropped to a 2 car team, with little hope of the constructors title.

Not hugely surprising is it, and that cash will be going towards the Pug Hypercar Le Mans effort.

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Footage of Neuville winning the Rallye des Cretes overall last weekend in his 1.6 Corsa (Nova) is well worth a catch up. Totally committed but just seems to have so much time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtzwmgSHbQ0

Was also the Rallye du Var down near Sainte Tropez, don't think they've ever seen it so wet. Loeb won easily in a WRC Hyundai. Looks a good event to visit with a massive entry.