In rallying, nothing comes close to “For sure”, the most common phrase ever, since the beginning of time. For sure, for sure is in the lead and by a huge margin, but this time I’d like to draw your attention to another well respected member of the rallying dictionary. You’ve all heard about luck, for...
With so many things to look forward to and keep track of, how do you pick one thing, be it driver or team or a combination of both, to follow and pay special attention to? It’s easy, you don’t. At least in my case, it never is about one driver or team, because for me...
Random Thoughts / World of Rally / WRC News
by Tom Stajduhar · Published January 15, 2014 · Last modified January 16, 2014
Whenever I hear or read about 1.6 liter turbocharged engine these days, first thing that comes to mind is “rally this thing”, no matter which brand, model, class and whatnot this car is about. This engine was made with one purpose, to be out there, on rally stages. Or on WTCC tracks, but who cares...
by Tom Stajduhar · Published January 15, 2014 · Last modified January 16, 2014
First of all I’d like to apologize for posting yet another “podium prediction” article, even though you’ve already seen at least a dozen of those and submitted your entries to all of them, patiently and politely. As much fun as they are, sometimes you’re just fed up with all the predictions and expectations and you...
Random Thoughts / World of Rally
by Tom Stajduhar · Published January 15, 2014 · Last modified January 16, 2014
In fact, I’m kinda late to my own birthday here, but it was a bit of a tricky thing back then, launching my first proper website based on WordPress, so even though “officially” first posts show January 13th as the birthday of World Rally Blog, if I remember correctly, the thing properly took off two...
How can you tell WRC is in good shape and getting better and better with each passing day? It’s easy and it can be compared to the car industry. Constant buzz is one of the key signs of things improving rapidly. Also the overall positive atmosphere concerning the sport, its future and the upcoming season...
by Tom Stajduhar · Published January 4, 2014 · Last modified February 17, 2014
Subaru is one of those brands that belong in WRC, period. Like Lancia and Toyota, even Porsche… and Opel. But back to Subaru and their recent announcement concerning the new 2015 Impreza WRX STI. The new flagship is scheduled to debut in Detroit in 10 days and what better time to disclose some tasty and...
by Tom Stajduhar · Published January 1, 2014 · Last modified January 2, 2014
Chances are I already posted this video at some point, but no matter. It’s one of those things you can watch over and over again, like a favourite movie or a silly gif you simply cannot stahp laughing at. This video isn’t silly nor funny, it’s actually very totally awesome. Especially now when we’re less...
