2009 CMR2 World Rally Championship

[jso1985]

Good enough that we're able to be in the 9th season!

Basically all rules remain the same, be honest, no cheating, no shortcutting,etc.

There's a little additon this season though, two new cups to allow basically everyone to be able to compete for a title.

The Colin McRae Trophy(Silver Cup) will be open for all drivers who have never won a rally in the previous 8 seasons.

The Richard Burns Trophy(Bronze Cup) wil be open for all drivers who have never scored a podium in the previous 8 seasons.

However all eligible drivers can still compete for more than one cup(ie the same driver could win the McRae trophy and the Drivers Championship)

The Drivers Championship and Teams Championship remains the same, with all drivers and teams competing being eligible.

The Calendar as follows with it's CMR2 counterpart:
30 January - 1 February: Rally Ireland(Italy)
13-15 February: Rally Norway(Sweden)
13-15 March: Cyprus Rally(Greece Mirrored)
3-5 April: Rallye de Portugal(Kenya)
24-26 April: Rally Argentina(UK Mirrored)
22-24 May: Rally d'Italia Sardegna(Australia Mirrored)
12-14 June: Acropolis Rally(Greece)
26-28 June: Rally of Poland(Finland Mirrored)*
31 July - 2 August: Rally Finland(Finland)
4-6 September: Rally Australia(Australia)
2-4 October: Rally Catalunya(France)
23-25 October: Wales Rally GB(UK)

*Subject to confirmation that Poland is actually a gravel rally.

For any other questions, ask them here, new players always welcome!

[jso1985]

And now fill the entry list!(number seeding to be published later):

Red Bull Citroën Total Sport
Jso1985

[jso1985]

And I forgot cars available with it's CMR2 counterpart(take count that if using the PC version of the game and using skins, the skin MUST replace the car used in the championship and not another one)

Citroën C4(Ford Focus)
Ford Focus
Subaru Impreza
Suzuki SX4(Peugeot 206)
Citroën Xsara(SEAT Cordoba)
Peugeot 307(Peugeot 206)
Toyota Corolla
Skoda Fabia(Peugeot 206)
Mitsubishi Lancer
SEAT Cordoba
Skoda Octavia(Mitsubishi Lancer)
Peugeot 206
Hyundai Accent(Toyota Corolla)

[jso1985]

Red Bull Citroën Total Sport(Citroën C4)
Jso1985

[tannat]

Citroën Xsara(SEAT Cordoba)
SEAT Cordoba

Paddy, are we a SEAT team or a Xsara team :D

[UKOG~Will]

I'll enter, but not as a team, I might only be doing 1 or two of the events.

Will
Castrol Adapta Ramsport Red Bull Total BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team
Ford Focus WRC08

:p

[52Paddy]

Citroën Xsara(SEAT Cordoba)
SEAT Cordoba

Paddy, are we a SEAT team or a Xsara team :D

I'd like to go with a Xsara team. Just for the sake of having a new skin. There are no skin updates for the Seat on bhmotorsports. Unless you really want the Seat?

What about team names by the way? Fine-wine Motorsports might be suitable given your username!! :p : :laugh:

[Marcel Haenen]

Just read that Subaru won't compete in the WRC next year, just as Suzuki....this is really bad news....beginning of the end?

[tannat]

I'd like to go with a Xsara team. Just for the sake of having a new skin. There are no skin updates for the Seat on bhmotorsports. Unless you really want the Seat?

What about team names by the way? Fine-wine Motorsports might be suitable given your username!! :p : :laugh:

You've picked some good ones in the past, Paddy.

Citroen xsara it is, then :up:

[JTLarsen]

Just read that Subaru won't compete in the WRC next year, just as Suzuki....this is really bad news....beginning of the end?

This is indeed a sad day for rallying!

[tannat]

This is indeed a sad day for rallying!

2009 will be a low, but perhaps will open the door for some privateer entries.

2010 could be a remarkable resurgence....

[Rat]

I'll be staying with the Corolla and try to develop it more. The team Manager has warned me not to break too much off it next year!
Rat
Team Toyota Australia
Toyota Corolla WRC

[Ramore]

I will stick with Subaru. But since there is no SWRT anymore, I will enter my own team, RRT. I am looking for a team mate btw.

[lugnut_usa]

So what's a good place to get cars for the PC version that'll fit with this, and how are they installed? :P

[JTLarsen]

2009 will be a low, but perhaps will open the door for some privateer entries.

2010 could be a remarkable resurgence....

True, I do hope to see plenty of privately owned s14 cars in 2009!

[Frozzy]

NEW Frozz Motorsport venture.
After a barren run last season developing the new Skoda Fabia S2000 Frozzy will convert to a current Spec Ford Focus WRC 08 with sponsorship from Stobart Motorsport.
"With the Danger of being at the foot of the table again this season we've decided to go for something more competitve in order to break in to the top 10 at rallies this season."
Frozz Motorsport UK (Ford Focus 08)
Frozzy

[lugnut_usa]

I'm torn between the Subaru and the Seat.

Looks like I have some testing to do. :p

[jso1985]

FIA NEWS 23/12/2008

Driver Tannat has been penalized with -10 points for the 2009 season for stating with a "yuk" in public about legendary rock band Incubus.

The FIA reminds all drivers involved that other punishable offence is saying that NASCAR is better than IndyCars

:p

[tannat]

FIA NEWS 23/12/2008

Driver Tannat has been penalized with -10 points for the 2009 season for stating with a "yuk" in public about legendary rock band Incubus.


:p

Legendary?

I guess realism is taught in Bolivia in your final year of schooling....

:p :p

[JTLarsen]

The Two Basses Rally Development team is proud to announce that we have signed a contract with Citroën to drive and add further development to the Citroën C4 in the CMR2 WRC 2009 season.

Two Basses Rally Development will be the main sponsor of the team, but we are also very proud to welcome www.RallyFotografen.dk (http://www.RallyFotografen.dk) as another new sponsor for the 2009 season!

We all look forward to the '09 season! Let's Rally!

The entrylist so far:

Red Bull Citroën Total Sport (Citroën C4)
Jso1985

Frozz Motorsport UK (Ford Focus 08)
Frozzy

RRT (Subaru)
Ramore

Team Toyota Australia (Toyota Corolla WRC)
Rat

?? (Citroën Xsara)
Paddy Cummins
Tannat

Two Basses Rally Development (Citroën C4)
NOR
JTLarsen

[Rat]

8 entries so far, that's a good start.

[lugnut_usa]

Add another to the list. ;)

I'll be continuing my privateer campaign, switching over from the Ford to the Subaru. In addition, since I'm going to be using this version of the car:

http://www.colinmcrae.110mb.com/Subaru%20Impreza%20Ken%20Block.jpg

...I'll be changing the name of the team to Monster Motorsport.

I swear it has nothing to do with the fact that I'm a monster junkie and have one almost every morning at work. I'm TOTALLY not a shill for Monster.

[52Paddy]

Entry List 2009

Red Bull Citroën Total Sport (Citroën C4)
-Jso1985

Frozz Motorsport UK (Ford Focus 08)
-Frozzy

RRT (Subaru)
Ramore

Team Toyota Australia (Toyota Corolla WRC)
Rat

Fine Wine Motorsports (Citroën Xsara)
Paddy Cummins
Tannat

Two Basses Rally Development (Citroën C4)
NOR
JTLarsen

Monster Motorsport (Subaru Impreza)
Lugnut_USA

[tannat]

Entry List 2009


Fine Wine Motorsports (Citroën Xsara)
Paddy Cummins
Tannat


:up:

[52Paddy]

Suits us man! :D

[jso1985]

Add another to the list. ;)

I'll be continuing my privateer campaign, switching over from the Ford to the Subaru. In addition, since I'm going to be using this version of the car:

http://www.colinmcrae.110mb.com/Subaru%20Impreza%20Ken%20Block.jpg

...I'll be changing the name of the team to Monster Motorsport.

I swear it has nothing to do with the fact that I'm a monster junkie and have one almost every morning at work. I'm TOTALLY not a shill for Monster.

Let the battle of the over-priced energy drinks begin :D

[Zes]

Zes confirmed for Suzuki

Zes has purchased 3 Suzuki SX4 WRC cars from withdrawn Suzuki Motorsport. The team has nominated Zes as their 1st driver and Tuomo as 2nd driver. Tuomo's brother Eetu will drive the third car in selected events (not nominated for manu points unless Tuomo isn't competing). The team will race under the name of Suzuki Sport Finland.

Team members have also plans to attempt selected events in IRC series with Abarth under it's sister team name, Finnish Abarth Racing Team F.A.R.T. ;)

[52Paddy]

Good news Zes. Thats a nice boost to the current entry list. :up:

Entry List 2009

Red Bull Citroën Total Sport (Citroën C4)
Jso1985

Frozz Motorsport UK (Ford Focus 08)
Frozzy

RRT (Subaru)
Ramore

Team Toyota Australia (Toyota Corolla WRC)
Rat

Fine Wine Motorsports (Citroën Xsara)
Tannat
Paddy Cummins

Two Basses Rally Development (Citroën C4)
NOR
JTLarsen

Monster Motorsport (Subaru Impreza)
Lugnut_USA

Suzuki Sport Finland (Suzuki SX4)
Zes
Tuomo
Eetu

[dravas76]

Hi guys. Long time no see. Jso1985, you are a rock, 9 seasons organizing that championship. Thumb up.

After a sabbatical year, I want to renew with the rally competition.

So, I see 5 teams missing driver for the season. Some of you know me; I am not the fastest one, but a constant driver. So if one team manager needs a driver.

Thanks.

[52Paddy]

Nice to have you back dravas. Look forward to doing battle for the smaller places with you :D

[dravas76]

Thanks Paddy, I am very happy to return in the competition

[Frozzy]

with all the teams now being sponsored by energy drinks the frozz motorsport team will be sponsored by Rockstar energy drinks :-D

[lugnut_usa]

with all the teams now being sponsored by energy drinks the frozz motorsport team will be sponsored by Rockstar energy drinks :-D

We're going to need a separate championship for the energy drink sponsors.

[jso1985]

Updated

Entry List 2009

Red Bull Citroën Total Sport (Citroën C4)
Jso1985
Dravas76

Frozz Motorsport UK (Ford Focus 08)
Frozzy

RRT (Subaru Impreza)
Ramore

Team Toyota Australia (Toyota Corolla WRC)
Rat

Fine Wine Motorsports (Citroën Xsara)
Tannat
Paddy Cummins

Two Basses Rally Development (Citroën C4)
NOR
JTLarsen

Monster Motorsport (Subaru Impreza)
Lugnut_USA

Suzuki Sport Finland (Suzuki SX4)
Zes
Tuomo
Eetu

[dravas76]

I just receive the confirmation from the Red Bull Citroën Total Sport. I will be part of the team for season 2009. Thanks to Jso1985 and the Team. I will also thanks my wife, my kids …........ :z :z

See you on track.

[Rat]

Help! I've lost the CMR2 2009 calendar...

[pettersolberg29]

ps29
Ford Focus 08

iS IT ok if I join you Frozzy in your Ford team, or is the seat reserved?

[jso1985]

Go to post #1 rat ;)

[Frozzy]

ps29
Ford Focus 08

iS IT ok if I join you Frozzy in your Ford team, or is the seat reserved?
Sure thing you can join :p

Frozz Motorsport UK (Ford Focus 08)
Frozzy
PeterSolberg29

[pettersolberg29]

Cheers Frozzy - let's hope for a good season!

[pettersolberg29]

BTW, when will the first rally start? Next Thursday?

[pettersolberg29]

And also, who moderates the yahoo cmr2 site, as I've been awaiting approval to join for about a week now!

[jso1985]

sorry about that! I don't check my yahoo account often

Details for the upcoming Rally Ireland will be up around Tuesday

[pettersolberg29]

thanks jso! look forward to ireland!

[Rat]

cool cant wait to get started. I missed the IRC this month due to holidays

[Marcel Haenen]

He Guys,

been some time since my last visit here.
I am not sure if I will compete the entire championship this year. If I will drive in a round I will use my good old Xsara again.
good luck in Ireland, not sure I will make that one.