KevM 44 Posted April 8, 2016 PaloSamo said: Engine cooked, end of rally. Breen has shown the boys how to drive on the "best bit of Tarmac in the world" :) The first rally I co-drove, ran the Torr Head stage (though possibly in the opposite direction). Talk about a Baptism of fire for pacenotes - lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqdstr 107 Posted April 9, 2016 redbull.tv doesn't have any WRC rally highlights anymore? I thought they did the official coverage of the WRC?What's the point then of being broadcaster if u don't put the coverage online...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaloSamo 0 Posted April 9, 2016 RedBull is not the broadcaster. They feature last rally's highlights but only for a limited time and one rally at a time only. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqdstr 107 Posted April 9, 2016 they are the official promoter, last year they had full season coverage online untill beginning of this year, now they have nothing anymore, or only for a limited time like u say.for an official promoter I think that is a big load of bollox, so best let another company do it that actually gives a sh*t Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaloSamo 0 Posted April 9, 2016 The official promoter is WRC Promoter GmbH. Red Bull is not even listed in their Partners and Sponsors list, nor in the broadcasters list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevM 44 Posted April 9, 2016 We left the final stage today once we seen Perez's Stratos - cos it sounds awesome!! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqdstr 107 Posted April 10, 2016 PaloSamo said: The official promoter is WRC Promoter GmbH. Red Bull is not even listed in their Partners and Sponsors list, nor in the broadcasters list. hmm, ok my bad, thought it was still Redbull Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pigloaf 236 Posted April 10, 2016 meanwhile in NZ... Paddon tearing a few Rally Otago records to shreds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PScjE2GuZbw&feature=youtu.be Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
versedi 39 Posted April 10, 2016 Well it's not WRC but what the heck.I'd love to see rally like this in DR or next title. Such a nice tarmac stage.https://youtu.be/u3L5IfR6UkM?list=PLVyRAt2cxbxtf8jr91kqhUxYCWhMg0UuaAfter watching @edgenz I want NZ. So beautiful landscapes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevM 44 Posted April 10, 2016 Hairy stage, Crazy pace - Unreal! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
versedi 39 Posted April 10, 2016 Yea reminds me a little bit of my home village around stages like this: (highly recommend watching, roads like this are everywhere around me :D )https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRZEOh4wm6U Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dwkGravey 0 Posted April 11, 2016 sqdstr said: PaloSamo said: The official promoter is WRC Promoter GmbH. Red Bull is not even listed in their Partners and Sponsors list, nor in the broadcasters list. hmm, ok my bad, thought it was still Redbull WRC Promoter is Red Bull and Sportsman Media. It's a joint company, so I don't know why Red Bull's promotion of WRC on their own media website has taken such a big step backward compared to last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaloSamo 0 Posted April 11, 2016 dwkGravey said: sqdstr said: PaloSamo said: The official promoter is WRC Promoter GmbH. Red Bull is not even listed in their Partners and Sponsors list, nor in the broadcasters list. hmm, ok my bad, thought it was still Redbull WRC Promoter is Red Bull and Sportsman Media. It's a joint company, so I don't know why Red Bull's promotion of WRC on their own media website has taken such a big step backward compared to last year. Good point there, I didn't do my research right ;) It probably is about money, what else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fedemaisonnave 48 Posted April 11, 2016 versedi said: Well it's not WRC but what the heck.I'd love to see rally like this in DR or next title. Such a nice tarmac stage.https://youtu.be/u3L5IfR6UkM?list=PLVyRAt2cxbxtf8jr91kqhUxYCWhMg0UuaAfter watching @edgenz I want NZ. So beautiful landscapes! I just love that Stage, so nice so Sweet so great, i want any rally but this is in my favs list Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dwkGravey 0 Posted April 11, 2016 PaloSamo said: dwkGravey said: sqdstr said: PaloSamo said: The official promoter is WRC Promoter GmbH. Red Bull is not even listed in their Partners and Sponsors list, nor in the broadcasters list. hmm, ok my bad, thought it was still Redbull WRC Promoter is Red Bull and Sportsman Media. It's a joint company, so I don't know why Red Bull's promotion of WRC on their own media website has taken such a big step backward compared to last year. Good point there, I didn't do my research right ;) It probably is about money, what else? I would think directing people to WRC+, but I don't see any mention of it on Redbull.tv. It's like when they don't have a highlights episode to host, then the WRC doesn't exist for them. Maybe Red Bull is less involved with WRC Promoter this season, I can't find any information. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaloSamo 0 Posted April 11, 2016 Yeah, they push WRC+ whenever they can (it's all over WRC website), but RedBull as such is more about extreme sports as opposed to classic rallying. Just a guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruben Correa Alves 28 Posted April 12, 2016 "Volkswagen has revealed the first image of its Polo R WRC, the car with which it will compete in the 2017 World Rally Championship.The concept image shows what the car could look like under the new regulations coming into play next year, when cars are set to be wider, lighter and more powerful." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thecraicbear 0 Posted April 12, 2016 Areyouben said: "Volkswagen has revealed the first image of its Polo R WRC, the car with which it will compete in the 2017 World Rally Championship.The concept image shows what the car could look like under the new regulations coming into play next year, when cars are set to be wider, lighter and more powerful." Looks like the old extreme concept cars on Evo Studios WRC games weren't so far-fetched after all. I suppose they were very accurate predictions, actually, just like when Jim Morrison predicted the path popular music would take. It does look like a vicious design, but after seeing what Gronholm had to report, I'm really not looking forward to 2017. If they have lifeless behavior from the outside, and they're easy to drive on the inside, then I'll be very disappointed. They're designed to be faster with better aero, which is pointless when drivers like JML are speaking truths when stating that they wouldn't want any more speed on rallies like Finland, etc. because it then becomes a safety issue. I don't think the WRC needs more speed, I think it needs more pure action. Like Vatanen said a few months ago, give the drivers RWD cars and make it a spectacle. It'll take more skill, and provide a lot more entertainment. There's a reason why the Mk2 Escort is my favourite rally car of all time, beyond it's looks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevM 44 Posted April 12, 2016 That image just looks like a Scirocco with a Polo R nose photoshopped on.I fully agree with you Bear. Watching the Circuit at the weekend was the first rally I have enjoyed in ages, with everyone in 'budget' R5 cars, they were driving the balls off them! Even the Mk2's locally are all wrong. They are running 2.5 300+ bhp engines and 15" wheels, all set up for grip and stability. Gone are the days where a Mk2 used to arrive tail-lights first at most junctions.... :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thecraicbear 0 Posted April 12, 2016 KevM said: That image just looks like a Scirocco with a Polo R nose photoshopped on.I fully agree with you Bear. Watching the Circuit at the weekend was the first rally I have enjoyed in ages, with everyone in 'budget' R5 cars, they were driving the balls off them! Even the Mk2's locally are all wrong. They are running 2.5 300+ bhp engines and 15" wheels, all set up for grip and stability. Gone are the days where a Mk2 used to arrive tail-lights first at most junctions.... :( Some of the modern tarmac spec Mk2's upset me. They grip-wobble down a road, instead of crazy-wobble like they used to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtstt 2,382 Posted April 12, 2016 versedi said: Well it's not WRC but what the heck.I'd love to see rally like this in DR or next title. Such a nice tarmac stage.https://youtu.be/u3L5IfR6UkM?list=PLVyRAt2cxbxtf8jr91kqhUxYCWhMg0UuaAfter watching @edgenz I want NZ. So beautiful landscapes! If we could pick any location to be added to the game, then Irish tarmac stages would be my first choice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevM 44 Posted April 12, 2016 https://twitter.com/RallyingUK/status/719859380997517312 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtstt 2,382 Posted April 15, 2016 This should really be in a "WRC 2017" thread, but I thought I'd put it in here. First image of the C3 WRC: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
austinb 37 Posted April 15, 2016 Looks a lot more aggressive than I was expecting tbh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtstt 2,382 Posted April 15, 2016 Much better photo here......I would prefer it to have been based on the DS3, but still looks pretty good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
