WRC 2011 - Page 3

I Rosputnik · 29 Sep 2010, 15:43 (Ref:2766678)

I've heard rumours of Kimi going to Monster next year with Block, but both still with Fords. But if Kimi's goes back to F1 then why doesn't Monster do a tie up with Stobart, or if Ford drops BP, why not have Monster as the title sponser? Red Bull vs Monster. Then you could have Rockstar or Relentless with Mini.

**BertMk2** · 29 Sep 2010, 15:48 (Ref:2766681)

Blocks car has Stobart logos on it already (not the biggest but they are there).

I Rosputnik · 30 Sep 2010, 10:40 (Ref:2767062)

2011 Citroën DS3 WRC

2011 Ford Fiesta WRC

Both cars look awesome.

Minicross424 · 30 Sep 2010, 13:16 (Ref:2767127)

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Rosputnik

2011 Citroën DS3 WRC

2011 Ford Fiesta WRC

Both cars look awesome.

I have to agree, both models look alot better than the current machines.
Minis not bad either.

tbtstt · 30 Sep 2010, 14:32 (Ref:2767179)

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Originally Posted by I Rosputnik

Both cars look awesome.

I agree, though I especially love the wise arch Fiesta - in all its forms.

Sorry to say it, but the Mini is a monstrosity...

I'm sure Prodrive have a lot of bits in their part bins: but did they have to stick all of them to the car?!

mountainstar · 30 Sep 2010, 15:59 (Ref:2767246)

Next year is looking pretty good. I'm looking forward to it.

JAG · 30 Sep 2010, 18:37 (Ref:2767354)

The Mini will look better in tarmac spec with larger wheels and a less fussy livery.

Good to see the cars are down to 1200kg from 1230kg of current models and only have 5% less power.

leonidas · 30 Sep 2010, 21:36 (Ref:2767460)

I don't mind the Mini's looks too much. Its basically an estate so you have to have a fancy paint scheme and chavvy add-ons to draw attention away from its rather ungainly lines and length.

You know its strange how you get used to things. A lot of people hated the looks of the 6R4 when it came out - now its a design classic.

Anyone know if there are any plans for a 2wd production rally version or a one make 2wd class? I could see a lot of clubman being interested if there was...

NaBUru38 · 30 Sep 2010, 23:57 (Ref:2767538)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAG

The Mini will look better in tarmac spec with larger wheels and a less fussy livery.

You will see that only 3 times out of 13 next year (Spain, Germany and France).

Quote:

Originally Posted by leonidas

Anyone know if there are any plans for a 2wd production rally version or a one make 2wd class? I could see a lot of clubman being interested if there was...

Well, there has been a Super 1600 class since 2001, and the 2.0L kit cars prior to that. I disagree with your wish, but it has been heard indeed.

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Originally Posted by NaBUru38

A 2WD Production class was announced. Poor idea: teams/drivers that cant afford AWD cars cant afford constesting a world championship. Let them race the IRC, which is mostly European despite its name.

According to what I've read, FWD cars are much less interesting to watch on gravel than AWD, and viceversa on paved roads. And as I've written above, the WRC will have just three tarmac rallies versus seven point five in IRC.

nickyf1 · 1 Oct 2010, 07:22 (Ref:2767619)

WRC is having a 2WD GT class next year I heard.

rich_cooper · 1 Oct 2010, 09:21 (Ref:2767652)

I love the Ford and Citroen

The mini is does not look as good but i dont car, at least they are there

manthey · 2 Oct 2010, 19:42 (Ref:2768338)

from autoshow Paris

audi rally quattro concept

CrazyLeo · 8 Oct 2010, 02:26 (Ref:2771197)

The DS3 is sick!

irxcrossi · 8 Oct 2010, 12:55 (Ref:2771422)

The DS3 and the fiesta are class looking but the mini is awful, one of the worst looking cars i have seen. The colour scheme is terrible but even with a nice livery i still think it will still be a pig ugly car.

What happens next year to the current WRC cars, will they be running still in the hands of privateers which i'm guessing they can, how will they compare speed wise?

CrazyLeo · 8 Oct 2010, 20:16 (Ref:2771630)

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Originally Posted by irxcrossi

What happens next year to the current WRC cars, will they be running still in the hands of privateers which i'm guessing they can, how will they compare speed wise?

Same applies to the group B cars. I wonder if one could rent a Group B car somewhere in Jamaica

NaBUru38 · 6 Nov 2010, 21:28 (Ref:2786005)

2011 World Rally Championship calendar:

February 13 - Sweden (snow; PWRC)
March 6 - Mexico (gravel; S2000)
March 27 - Portugal (gravel; PWRC)
April 17 - Jordan (gravel; S2000)
May 8 - Sardinia (TBA; S2000)
May 29 - Argentina (gravel; PWRC)
June 19 - Acropolis (gravel; S2000)
July 31 - Finland (gravel; S2000 / PWRC)
August 21 - Germany (asphalt; S2000)
September 11 - Australia (gravel; PWRC)
October 2 - Alsace (asphalt; S2000)
October 23 - Catalunya (asphalt; S2000 / PWRC)
November 13 - Wales (gravel; PWRC)

And/or if you prefer,

2011 Super 2000 World Rally Championship calendar:

March 6 - Mexico (gravel)
April 17 - Jordan (gravel)
May 8 - Sardinia (TBA)
June 19 - Acropolis (gravel)
July 31 - Finland (gravel; with PWRC)
August 21 - Germany (asphalt)
October 2 - Alsace (asphalt)
October 23 - Catalunya (asphalt; with PWRC)

2011 Production World Rally Championship calendar:

February 13 - Sweden (snow)
March 27 - Portugal (gravel)
May 29 - Argentina (gravel)
July 31 - Finland (gravel; with S2000)
September 11 - Australia (gravel)
October 23 - Catalunya (asphalt; with S2000)
November 13 - Wales (gravel)

In 2010, the SWRC and PWRC raced together 9 times, and the SWRC had an extra 10th race next to the JWRC. Four of them were far from Europe: Mexico, Jordan, New Zealand and Japan. That's a nice number for a world championship

In 2011, they have two races less, and just two far from Europe. It's yet another psudo-European world championship. At least the races were picked right: Mexico and Jordan the SWRC (Ford builds the Fiesta in Mexico), Argentina and Australia the PWRC (as usual). In addition, the PWRC doesn't race in Greece or Jordan, whereas they had two races in the region in 2008 and 2009 and one in 2010. I admit that not making the SWRC start in Sweden and finish in Britain like the WRC and PWRC is a mistake too.

Another issue is the three clashes between the SWRC and the IRC: Mexico / Alerces (both in Latin America!), Canarias / Jordan (not too bad, many would drop them anyway) and the plainly ridiculous Corsica / Sardinia metres within!!!

rich_cooper · 6 Nov 2010, 21:36 (Ref:2786010)

great, wales gets PWRC again. that should be fun to watch....................not

nickyf1 · 7 Nov 2010, 15:44 (Ref:2786408)

Damn, no Ireland next year? I thought it was returning to the calendar

I was wanting to go.

I Rosputnik · 15 Nov 2010, 20:01 (Ref:2791257)

Looks like Ken Block will be back next year in a Fiesta S2000.

**FIRE** · 15 Nov 2010, 20:27 (Ref:2791275)

It's not official yet but VW will enter WRC in 2012.

rich_cooper · 15 Nov 2010, 21:25 (Ref:2791313)

Will be good to see Ken back next year, and maybe with a team mate would be nice.

I hope VW do come in, but isnt there talk about F1 for them ?

cds_uk · 15 Nov 2010, 21:33 (Ref:2791316)

Are Gigi or Duval in with a shout of a drive anywhere?

Down F0rce · 15 Nov 2010, 23:25 (Ref:2791363)

Looks like Dani Sordo will be driving alongside Kris Meeke for Mini next year:

http://www.rallye-magazin.de/r/wm/d/...sordo-im-mini/ (German)

NaBUru38 · 21 Nov 2010, 02:59 (Ref:2793683)

2011 World Rally Championship Academy calendar:

March 27 - Portugal (gravel; with PWRC)
May 8 - Sardinia (TBA; with SWRC)
July 31 - Finland (gravel; with PWRC)
August 21 - Germany (asphalt; with SWRC)
October 2 - Alsace (asphalt; with SWRC)
November 13 - Wales (gravel; with PWRC)

I wonder what will happen to the Fiesta SportTrophy International.

awrb · 24 Nov 2010, 11:20 (Ref:2795127)

Apparently GM are looking at entering Opel in the WRC, according to Car (Its under the Monday section).

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