Suzuki out of WRC, Subaru expected to pull out tomorrow

[That.Guy.S30]

there are new rules for WRC 2010.
S2000 Specs, not really worth it for subaru anyways.
at least group N will still be alive and well. long live STi Spec C/RA

[herragge]

Originally posted by Xtrema
The funny thing is, NASCAR seems to be ok even when the Big 3 are close to bankruptcy.

Hmm I never thought about that. There would be a shit storm in America if NASCAR went bust. Stupid yankees.

[The Cosworth]

Originally posted by Thi_Thi Subs
there are new rules for WRC 2010.
S2000 Specs, not really worth it for subaru anyways.
at least group N will still be alive and well. long live STi Spec C/RA

See Honda was unprepared for the F1 season, Subaru wasnt impressed with the WRC rule changes.

I think they are just finding it convenient to pull out right now.

[Xtrema]

haha, I guess I'm not the only one wondering about this:

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/12/16/i...ld-nascar-die/

[hjr]

Originally posted by Mr_ET
WRC will survive but they will probably put more restricted spec car classes in place to cut costs and still keep everything entertaining.

Look for cars to go slower for a few months/year until the economy gets better and then they'll all get back in the game.

Originally posted by Thi_Thi Subs
there are new rules for WRC 2010.
S2000 Specs, not really worth it for subaru anyways.
at least group N will still be alive and well. long live STi Spec C/RA

The new s2000 (wrc spec) would allow for turbo's but basically remove all driver aids such as traction control, active diffs, launch control, ect. This will make the cars more entertaining to watch and therefore support resurgent growth in the wrc brand. The problem is that its too late. The IRC is much more entertaining and already works on s2000 spec cars. A lot of viewership has switched from the wrc to the irc in the last few years and they snagged Peugeot when it left wrc. Also, the fiat abarth team is rad.


(http://www.ircseries.com/html/) Intercontinental Rally Challenge