Rally GB Route announced today....

[AndyRAC]

Well, what are we expecting? Will Hafren and Sweetlamb make it in? Or will it be a disappointment? I just hope it's a bit different, as the event needs a shot in the arm, it's stale and very samey. But I won't hold my breath.

[Daniel]

1 day around Cardiff, 1 day in North Wales and another day around Chester :p

Oh wait that's what I'm wishing for :p In truth I expect the same boring route on the same stages :)

[PuddleJumper]

Mid-Wales returns:
"Three stages will run during day one and feature a dedicated spectator area. In addition there will be a number of new roads to increase the challenge for drivers and viewing opportunities for spectators," read a statement from the WRGB.

"Friday's competitive route will conclude with two short spectator stages in Walters Arena, normally part of the longer Rheola Forest stage. These will be run twice in quick succession."

I hope they mean 3 stages will run twice, with a remote service somewhere nearby, otherwise it won't be worth all that road mileage. Guess we'll find out properly on June 4th.

Full story (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/13052008/23/wales-rally-gb-draft-route-issued.html).

[J4MIE]

So Sweetlamb on Friday then. That should be good, all the drunk spectators can go there and cause all sorts of problems and if I am going this year I will go elsewhere :)

[jbanbury]

Getting in and out of Sweetlamb with 'thousands' of spectators will be fun ...

I'll be joining Jamie and going elsewhere.

[AndyRAC]

So Sweetlamb on Friday then. That should be good, all the drunk spectators can go there and cause all sorts of problems and if I am going this year I will go elsewhere :)

Not sure what to think - all that road mileage for 3 stages. Surely they'd repeat the stages - or maybe not then. It doesn't mention remote service, so I take it as 3 stages.
As for Sweetlamb - I hope the Nant Melen hairpin on the Hafren stage is used. Good spectating point.

[Langdale Forest]

It should be intresting. :)

there is nothing different in this road route

[cosmicpanda]

http://www.walesrallygb.com/64_66.php

For what it's worth, it seems that Hafren and Sweetlamb are in, twice. :)

[ste898]

Sme old crap as every other rally then 3 stages in the morning and suprise suprise runagain in the afternoon....
But hey Rally GB is Carbon neutral this year BIG WOW!!!!

[Daniel]

http://www.walesrallygb.com/64_66.php

For what it's worth, it seems that Hafren and Sweetlamb are in, twice. :)

Not bad :) At least the stages are run on Friday so I can go and won't have to deal with huge crowds.

As Ste said it's still a bit s**t though......

[AndyRAC]

Not bad :) At least the stages are run on Friday so I can go and won't have to deal with huge crowds.

As Ste said it's still a bit s**t though......

They're not using much of the forest then are they? Only 10 miles for Hafren and 5 for Sweetlamb. When it was used as Sweetlamb Hafren it was nearly 25 miles. Plus on the Baja Rally last year it was about 30 miles.

I know we should be grateful for small mercies but I was hoping for more from Rally GB this year.

[pettersolberg29]

Hoping for more, but not expecting more eh, Andy!?

I'll still go to Halfway and probably Rheola.

[gazza_1388]

does anyone know where the car parks will be for Myherin?