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6th November 2009, 21:45 #31
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Originally Posted by Rally PowerThere are two rules for success
1. Never tell everything you know.
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6th November 2009, 22:27 #32
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Originally Posted by DonJippo
Is there a better sound than that of Porsche engined Flat-6 ???
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7th November 2009, 11:37 #33
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Originally Posted by TomiRally addict since 1982
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7th November 2009, 11:55 #34
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Originally Posted by DonJippo
Like so many times before, FIA decision on the WRC promoter selection wasn’t clear enough and it’s doubtful it was taken on the sport best interest.Rally addict since 1982
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7th November 2009, 14:36 #35
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Originally Posted by Rally PowerAja kovaa Pena.
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7th November 2009, 18:42 #36
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Tomi's right. The WRC is still top dog in the public eye.
Rule 1 of the forum, always accuse anyone who disagrees with you of bias.I would say that though.
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8th November 2009, 00:45 #37
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there are two things that the manufacturers want from a motorsport
1. Make money
2. Spend less than they make through advertising and marketing their brand
FIA must make a solid set of rules for the next 10 years or so....make a rather cheap base (but not one that every useless sick dog mechanic can copy and be competitive) car which will eventually through evolution will become expensive and start over
About the events, introduce new BIG selling markets to the WRC (still not a USA event)
Make rallying TV attractive so sponsors can get their moneys worth
a manufacturer will not enter the WRC for the love of the sport.
Now are they doing any of the above ?? Not very successfully is the answer.
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8th November 2009, 02:58 #38
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Originally Posted by jonkka
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8th November 2009, 06:41 #39
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[quote="N.O.T"]
On atleast theese important points they are working now, not sure if they make solid rules for 10 years, but 5 would be an big impovement already, it would be the best way for saving money too, the stuff they done sofar has been more or less cosmetic.
Also new markets are on the way, South Africa for instance.Aja kovaa Pena.
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8th November 2009, 16:42 #40
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Originally Posted by N.O.T
He thought by having a central Service area this would make it would make it easier for sponsors/VIPs.
Having 9-5 hours making it easier for TV to cover.
All these changes, trying to make WRC like 'F1 on Gravel' haven't really worked - in fact it's had the opposite effect - and driven sponsors, Manufacturers, media, fans away.
I agree that rules/regs need to be stable, and in the current economic climate, simple - meaning cheap, simple cars that Privateers can be competitive with.
Having many Teams, Drivers, Manufacturers fighting for wins, Championships is what will bring in interest of media, fans, sponsors, etc
As you rightly say, Manufacturers are in it to sell cars - if they don't feel they are getting Value for Money, they will pull out - as many have - unfortunately, nothing was done. The warning signs were there as far back as 2004/05.
Is there a better sound than that of Porsche engined Flat-6 ???
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