the future of WRC and the 2009 season...

[Fidelity101]

Turns out there is a big group of rally enthusiasts here on the boards, I'd figure I would shed some light on the up and coming season.

A lot of shit has been happening recently and the 09 season starts in Jan with round 1 Ireland.

Rumors of Marcus Gronholm may run a few rallies but not compete in a whole season since subaru/prodrive quit after 20 years because "they reached their marketing goal" and are not looking to make this a short leave of absence

Suzuki pulls out of WRC with their two car SX4 team but will continue to support the super 1600 and suzuki swift programs

Christ Atkinson and Petter Solberg have a contract with Subaru till end of 09, despite all of this... somehow

The team manager of Citroen will also be the team boss of Peugot which will come in for the 09 season

Registration ends for Rally Ireland on christmas eve

Leob wins Race of Champions

tire tweaks are a must, rules are going under change and stipulation for 2009 and 2010 seaons

Instead, the WRC kit is believed to be limited to a turbo, revised inlet and exhaust manifolds, a quicker gearshift mechanism (with steering wheel paddle shift) and an aero package consisting of a rear wing and front spoiler. The bolt-on kit will cost under 30.000 Euros and should give the cars an extra 50bhp.


info:

http://wrc.com/jsp/index.jsp?lnk=110

shits goin nuts





keep checking this thread for updates!