[ERC] JDS Machinery Rali Ceredigion 30.8-1.9.2024

[J4MIE]

At least in the top class (Ral2) it's the lowest entry for any British round this year (been a relatively good year for BRC), so I'm guessing the entry costs must be a lot higher for this one? Not terrible numbers, but was hoping for a little more originally.

Several hundred pounds extra, plus much longer distance will add much more costs in terms of tyres, fuel, car mileage, extra accommodation etc.

Plus we are nearing the end of the year when budgets are running low.

[archie106]

Kyle Whites car is currently being repaired I believe, so he isn't entered.

In Matt Edwards latest vlog, apparently Tom Cave was very close to putting a deal together which would have been great to see.

[Jarek Z]

Ingram says his priority this year is the British title:
https://www.fiaerc.com/a/news/w28516...ccess-can-wait

[Fast Eddie WRC]

In Matt Edwards latest vlog, apparently Tom Cave was very close to putting a deal together which would have been great to see.

Yes I watched that. But as Cave said, starting a rally after years away is very tough and I dont see how he could've been competitive here.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

For followers of the ERC you should be aware that Rali Ceredigion counts as two rounds of the BRC - the Fri/Sat stages for Rd5 and the Sunday stages for Rd6.

This may explain the approach the BRC drivers take to the event to stay in contention for scoring points on both days. Also some drivers are playing their 'Joker' for one of the Rounds, which can score up to 5 extra points.

[saco0o]

interesting. does all erc rounds are on the national championship's calendar? i always thought they were, "in a way".

[Fast Eddie WRC]

This could be Hayden Paddon's last rally (in Europe) !

https://dirtfish.com/rally/erc/rali-...lly-in-europe/

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I couldn't put it any better than @lukebarry97 :

Rali Ceredigion this year - a huge event for the entire UK rallying community.

Brilliant to see international rallying return to these shores... and about 10 drivers could realistically win !

[Jarek Z]

New livery and new car for Simone Tempestini:
https://www.facebook.com/rallymax/po...c7tAsjgWeqDAKl

[saco0o]

This could be Hayden Paddon's last rally (in Europe) !

https://dirtfish.com/rally/erc/rali-...lly-in-europe/

ahhh thats sad. tho new zealand championship has a pretty good decent highlight coverage on YouTube. i have been following him over that series too so everything is going to be fine. it would be even better if he were to try the aussie championship. If they could get bates, paddon and vangisbergen to do the full season, thaaat would be a year to follow (also on yt!). put molly taylor on a Ap4 top and i'd honestly shift 100% from wrc to that