WRC to use production-based rally cars in 2012

[Zytek_Fan]

Don't forget Skoda.

[2ndclasscitizen]

The research will be interesting but the answer is simpler
Toyota ... focus on F1

Already has incredibly successful prototype AWD Corolla's in GrpN-P and S2000 running in the ARC, so it's already got a foundation to build upon.

[Lets Gekiga In]

Already has incredibly successful prototype AWD Corolla's in GrpN-P and S2000 running in the ARC, so it's already got a foundation to build upon.

Toyota still needs to focus on F1, believe me. Their current results in F1 don't even make them second tier.

[2ndclasscitizen]

But they have an already successful rally program that could be used to create success on the international rally championships by moving to moving to into the World GrpN or S2000 championships.

[Lets Gekiga In]

Not to be super strict, but can you not abbreviate Super 2000 as S2000, for obvious reasons?

[Ferrer]

The research will be interesting but the answer is simpler
Toyota ... focus on F1
Mitsubishi ..... losing revenue
Hyundai ..... never really had the revenue
Citroen .... no point having two from the same company
Renault ..... focus on F1
Saab/Volvo .... motorsport not seen as representing the new company image
Chrysler ..... yeah RIGHT
GM ..... oh dear call a doctor I need someone to stich my sides up
M-B ..... focus on F1
BMW ..... focus on F1

Jeez I think I'll apply to the FIA for a research grant and sit on my ass for a year

I think the answer is even simpler than that. FIA ruined rallying, no one finds rallying interesting anymore since it's a sport for pussies, and manufacturers acnkowledging that go away from rallying into other more interesting (for their wallet) motorsports.

[2ndclasscitizen]

Not to be super strict, but can you not abbreviate Super 2000 as S2000, for obvious reasons?

No, because this is a discussion about rallying.

[fpv_gtho]

Arent Suzuki going to be stepping up next year?

[Lets Gekiga In]

No, because this is a discussion about rallying.

Well, everytime I read you writing S2000 I automatically assume Honda S2000 and I won't assume it's Super 2000. I really hope you don't use the term S2000 to refer to Super 2000 in the Asian car forum.

[fpv_gtho]

Theres also a set of s2000 touring car rules though

[2ndclasscitizen]

Arent Suzuki going to be stepping up next year?

Yeah, they're using the SX4 as a base for it.

[JRodrigues]

Suzuki will enter next year with the SX4 (it's first rally should be this year) and Mitsubishi probably in 2009, again with the Lancer.

[Lets Gekiga In]

That's good to hear both Suzuki and Mitsubishi will be in WRC.

[JRodrigues]

WRC - 2000 - thousands of people..

Complete madness directly from Portugal

YouTube - Rali de Portugal 1997 - Sainz Moya "Animales"

[Ferrer]

Complete madness directly from Portugal

YouTube - Rali de Portugal 1997 - Sainz Moya "Animales"

I didn't know that the late 90's were as bad as the 80's...