I tried to steer away from the battle of Sebastiens, I really did, but to no avail. It’s futile to even attempt to resist it or deny it. Because this battle is actually one of the biggest stories in recent years, and also, sadly, the story that will never really be told properly. Just because...
There is absolutely no chance Sebastien Ogier will be able to avoid questions and inquiries about Sebastien Loeb, as the latter Frenchman arrives to Argentina for another of his retirement rallies this year. In fact, Ogier already answered to some of these questions, and it’s safe to say, he is going to hear approximately another...
For just £1, you can take par in one of the most impressive WRC-related raffles – with a bit of luck, you’ll get your hands on one of the iconic items, comemorating Richard Burns’ career, or you’ll end up in a rally car or in a rally event, being driven and treated like a VIP....
Random Thoughts / World of Rally
by Tom Stajduhar · Published April 29, 2013 · Last modified May 19, 2013
Jan Kopecky won the SATA Rally Açores, but once again, many eyes were watching the progress and performance of former Formula 1 ace, Robert Kubica. For a good reason – he was once again quick, and looked in a very good shape to challenge for the victory. Kubica already experienced this, being fast from the...
Granted, group B cars were monsters, and it took special set of skills to keep them on the road. Latest generation of group A cars were also awesome because they were: a) rather sophisticated rally machines, b) based on cars that you could buy and enjoy every day, more or less. But for some, it...
Sebastien Loeb is still a part of the World Rally Championship, even though he is spending more time around race tracks these days, while also preparing for some cloud chasing in hill climb races. But with nine world champion titles under your belt, you cannot simply walk away from the sport you dominated for many...
by Tom Stajduhar · Published April 14, 2013 · Last modified April 15, 2013
Beautiful scenery, tens of thousands of enthusiastic fans and best rally crews in the world – all ingredients were there for best sports photographers to take some stunning pictures. And they did. Media archives of all teams are filled with great imagery, capturing both cars and crews, as well as the surroundings. Even though there...
by Tom Stajduhar · Published April 9, 2013 · Last modified April 10, 2013
One of the best things about driving from Croatia towards south of France, or further west to Spain and Portugal, is you get to enjoy some very nice scenery. You know how you usually do not associate highways with fun and enjoyment, unless you’re driving a GT car on autobahn in Germany? When you drive...
