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...
We’re nearing the home stretch for 2015! With only two WRC events left, the season is winding down, but there is still plenty to talk about. Here are some discussion points in anticipation of next weekend’s RACC Rally Catalunya. Monster Day 1: Like in many other events this year, the organizers of RACC Rally Catalunya have...
by Tom Stajduhar · Published October 14, 2015 · Last modified October 18, 2015
Two drivers are in a team. One of them is slightly faster and is also a better all arounder, which gives him the advantage; he gets the number one status and his spot in team’s roster is guaranteed. It also helps that there is actually no number 2 driver, because that spot is not permanently...
2015 has been a good year for rally games. For the first time I can remember, we have not one, not two, but three titles to look forward to playing. Codemasters stole the spotlight by surprising us with the early release of Dirt Rally back in the spring. Shortly after that, the WRC announced their...
You know what’s crazy, beside the idea of having a powerstage shoot-out? Me multitasking. It’s just not possible, it doesn’t work and if I try it, bad things happen. I am just not made for it and I suppose it will stay that way. But on the other hand, as long as I can singletask...
“After an extended development, prolonged by the challenge of being the first rear-wheel-drive in the previously-exclusive front-wheel-drive R3 category”, they say. Yet, previously they said “As a whole, the CS-R3 has performed very well during testing but selection of appropriate power steering has been a recurring difficulty. Due to the specific lay-out of the GT86,...
In case you’ve missed it, here it is: according to Volkswagen Motorsports team boss Jost Capito, team’s future is safe and is not going to be influenced by whatever comes out of the latest automotive industry scandal, also known as “VWe didn’t know, honest, but we sure are going to investigate ourselves now, because it’s...
