I cannot call any calendar of events “confirmed” as long as there are still stars or asterisks or whatever you call those little bugs that are always getting in a way of a good announcement. Yesterday, the FIA released a list of events and dates for next year’s World Rally Championship season, and as expected,...
by Tom Stajduhar · Published November 1, 2015 · Last modified November 17, 2015
So, Robert Kubica is talking about leaving the World Rally Championship. Even saying this or thinking about it breaks my heart, and I mean it. I’ll try to keep it as real as possible and stick to what I personally think are facts, but no promises, okay? I cannot say I blame Kubica for thinking...
I have always loved photography. Long before I spectated my first rally, I was fascinated with the skills and techniques needed to capture a moment in time. When rallying entered my life, I became enthralled with the challenge of trying to combine the environment, the car, and the time of day into a memorable photograph....
We may disagree on many things regarding rallying, but I feel those are all minor details, like which car is the bestest rally car ever or who had it easier, Sebastien Loeb or Sebastien Ogier, but we will all unanimously agree about this: Jeremie Billiot (also known as Planetemarcus) is a WRC class enthusiast, a...
by Jason Anthony · Published October 24, 2015 · Last modified October 25, 2015
The issue of manufacturer “works” teams competing in an otherwise privateer championship has long been a stumbling block in both rallying and other forms of circuit-based motorsport. With the recent clean sweep by David Higgins and Subaru USA in the Rally America National Championship and Skoda’s domination of WRC2 this weekend in Spain, it seemed...
It’s a dead horse, and it’s been dead for awhile. But here at World Rally Blog, we are going to keep beating it as long as is needed. Before my trip to Spain, I hoped with all of my heart that I wouldn’t need to write such an article. However, what I experienced today affected...
by Jason Anthony · Published October 22, 2015 · Last modified October 23, 2015
Before I go any further, let me get the disclaimer out of the way. This piece is going to be a bit “gushy.” For those of you who have been to a WRC rally before, it will probably even seem quite over the top. However, having waited for this moment for more than 15 years,...
This is it, the big chance. Hyundai Motorsport has signed a three year contract with one of the brightest new stars in the WRC roster. Hayden Paddon stormed the WRC this year, not only with his speed and the ability to learn and adapt, but also with his attitude towards not only driving but also...
