Robert Kubica was bloody impressive on the first three stages in Spain and he currently (writing this in the middle of the night, how will I ever get up in time for tomorrow’s stages) leads the WRC2 standings. His nearest rival, Elfyn Evans, is over 50 seconds behind Polish driver. To reiterate, it was only...
Perhaps I am just a bit sleepy, or it’s because the day is overcast and a bit slow, but for some reason I find this video amazing. That little old Volkswagen just keeps going, her clutch slipping, but she’s not giving up. What about the scenery? What scenery, I hear you say. But that’s precisely...
by Tom Stajduhar · Published October 23, 2013 · Last modified October 24, 2013
Not long ago I was asked to write a preview for Rally Espana for Oppositelock of Jalopnik and in that preview I wrote a bit about the starting order for this event’s final day. The fact was, I had no idea what the starting order will be like, I simply assumed the crews will start...
When spectators refuse to obey the instructions from the marshals or even listen to the good old common sense, we get angry at them and write angry posts. But when the people of the media, you know, guys who go through certain procedure to receive media credentials which in turn allows them to go where...
by Tom Stajduhar · Published October 21, 2013 · Last modified October 22, 2013
Volkswagen Motorsport might be up to their necks in preparation for the final two events of the year, but that does not mean they have no time for their fans. On the contrary, Rally the World have prepared a whole set of goodies for the upcoming Rally of Spain and for the season final in...
by Tom Stajduhar · Published October 21, 2013 · Last modified October 22, 2013
Or rather, we (meaning Europe and its surroundings) are crossing the pond to take part in the Rally America series, if rumours spreading around the rallysphere are true. And they just might be. According to those rumours, more British rally drivers may join Rally America champion David Higgins next year. But it does not stop...
Nothing much to say other than “Do your best” and “Good luck”. But what about the prize, what is it? Well, we’ll have to wait and see. Instagram photo contest for Rally Spain this week. Tag us and get a prize if your photo is selected!… http://t.co/AYKkFEbAQv — Mikko Hirvonen (@MikkoWRC) October 21, 2013
Okay, so I went through this video and thought “Oh my, the WRC sure has changed a lot in 10 years”. I often do that. For some reason I like to skip from nineties right to 10s. Like 2000 to 2010 never happened. But anyway, did WRC and rallying really change that much in 20...
