Rally racing
#1
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
Rally racing
I know it is not a Corvette event, but am I the only one that digs Rally racing?
The skill set is phenomenal. Thi is a vid from Norway:
http://video-en.racing-live.com/chan...tml#a_playlist
The skill set is phenomenal. Thi is a vid from Norway:
http://video-en.racing-live.com/chan...tml#a_playlist
#4
Melting Slicks
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#5
Pro
I agree. I really like some of the yearly compilation videos that are out there too. Check out the videos at the bottom of this page:
http://itsatj.com/videos/
http://itsatj.com/videos/
#6
Le Mans Master
Hey Ed:
You and I should enter one of the local rally-crosses. We just need to steal a Subie or Evo.
You and I should enter one of the local rally-crosses. We just need to steal a Subie or Evo.
#7
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
I just got done watching Dust to Glory on HBO about the Baja 1000. Its really got me going.
(BTW, we could pick up a slightly used EVO, cage it, beef the suspension, you drive, Ill call the course)
See what youve done?
#8
Le Mans Master
Originally Posted by LOS ANGELES PI
They should rename the Speed channel, "NASCAR CHANNEL"
I too am a member of the 'Whatever Happened to WRC on SpeedTV'
crowd that AU N EGL refers to.
.
#10
Le Mans Master
I really enjoy rally - it has to be a lot of fun in either seat. I was pleased to see Speed cover the Targa New Zealand last weekend (though they seem to have dropped Targa Newfoundland ) - it sure beat the Speed coverage of the Monterey (sic?) Historics....
#11
Former Vendor
I love rally racing, if it weren't for my allergies I would do more of it. The problem is, I race in a rally-x on the dirt and I can't breath for 2-4 days after. I have won a couple events with different cars, which is fun. The 2 wheel drive guys and gals normally win FTD. The 4wd guys are pretty heavy and have a hard time in the tight stuff. But once they get opened up, then the 4wd guys kick butt.
Minnesota has a huge rally crowd, Rally America is based out of a office less then a mile from were I grew up.
Now for stage rally.
The other problem is the prep and crew needed to run a event is crazy. You have to be ready for anything inbetween stages and need a crew waiting for you. And yes the more the better. I think event fees have gone up to 2 grand + a weekend. Car prep and damage is crazy too. But if you have the cash, crew and gonads
Randy
PS I turned down a CO-driver position
Minnesota has a huge rally crowd, Rally America is based out of a office less then a mile from were I grew up.
Now for stage rally.
The other problem is the prep and crew needed to run a event is crazy. You have to be ready for anything inbetween stages and need a crew waiting for you. And yes the more the better. I think event fees have gone up to 2 grand + a weekend. Car prep and damage is crazy too. But if you have the cash, crew and gonads
Randy
PS I turned down a CO-driver position
#12
Former Vendor
And about speed channel. I got rid of cable because they quit showing the WRC on Sunday nights. Now I have a extra 50 dollars in the racing budget, every month. I now watch channel 2 (PBS)on Sunday nights
#13
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
Hello Hoosiers !!!
#14
Pro
Yah, and we send you tapes of the Runoff T1 race. Their coverage of the Runoffs has started.
#15
Former Vendor
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I love rally racing, if it weren't for my allergies I would do more of it. The problem is, I race in a rally-x on the dirt and I can't breath for 2-4 days after. I have won a couple events with different cars, which is fun. The 2 wheel drive guys and gals normally win FTD. The 4wd guys are pretty heavy and have a hard time in the tight stuff. But once they get opened up, then the 4wd guys kick butt.
Minnesota has a huge rally crowd, Rally America is based out of a office less then a mile from were I grew up.
Now for stage rally.
The other problem is the prep and crew needed to run a event is crazy. You have to be ready for anything inbetween stages and need a crew waiting for you. And yes the more the better. I think event fees have gone up to 2 grand + a weekend. Car prep and damage is crazy too. But if you have the cash, crew and gonads
Randy
PS I turned down a CO-driver position
Minnesota has a huge rally crowd, Rally America is based out of a office less then a mile from were I grew up.
Now for stage rally.
The other problem is the prep and crew needed to run a event is crazy. You have to be ready for anything inbetween stages and need a crew waiting for you. And yes the more the better. I think event fees have gone up to 2 grand + a weekend. Car prep and damage is crazy too. But if you have the cash, crew and gonads
Randy
PS I turned down a CO-driver position
#17
I got hooked a few years ago when I started watching the Dakar coverage - it's on the outdoor life network now and the race is coming up in 2 months. It's not a conventional rally but it's a week of good TV.
#18
I know it is not a Corvette event, but am I the only one that digs Rally racing?
The skill set is phenomenal. Thi is a vid from Norway:
http://video-en.racing-live.com/chan...tml#a_playlist
The skill set is phenomenal. Thi is a vid from Norway:
http://video-en.racing-live.com/chan...tml#a_playlist
the car controle is amazing (helped alot these days by the 3 electronic diffs they use)! again stood mear ft form the cars doing over 100mph down sections of road you would do at about 10mph. the cars where dancing all over the place, some getting VERY sideways, and then turnbing into a corner....simply amazing.
here is the place to search for them...enjoy
http://www.racecarsdirect.com/search...&Submit=Search
Chris.