CLOSED: 2.0 Advanced Competition 059

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This week's theme in detail, brought to you by last week's winner, NBDESIGNZ:

"This was the most extreme Rally series ever, powerful, fast and dangerous. I'd like to see some action packed shots from these monsters. Most important, I want these photos as realistic as possible."


CARS: Any Group B rally car, standard (cleaned up in preference) or premium.
LOCATIONS: Any gravel/snow or twisty tarmac track.
PHOTOTRAVEL: Not this time.
UNIQUE RESTRICTIONS: See above

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Please, ensure you read and understand all requirements for this competition. Failure to follow the rules may result in disqualification. If you have questions, start a convo with me.
This Thread will answer many possible questions you may have.

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01.25.15
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For some reason the B-group means a lot to me as a finn. Hannu Mikkola being the father of Audi Quatro, Timo Salonen the world champion of 1985, Ari Vatanen, Markku Alen and Henri Toivonen - a golden age for the sport and also for finnish rally drivers.
 
Haitauer
For some reason the B-group means a lot to me as a finn. Hannu Mikkola being the father of Audi Quatro, Timo Salonen the world champion of 1985, Ari Vatanen, Markku Alen and Henri Toivonen - a golden age for the sport and also for finnish rally drivers.
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You're definitely not the only one with a passion for this long lost era of motorsport. It does in many ways epitomize motorsport in the 80's. Where the levels of power often far exceeded what the then current chassis- and drivetrain technology could properly cope with.

I really do hope we'll see more premium Group B-cars in GT7 since these legendary - almost mythical cars deserve every bit of attention. I was jumping with joy when I saw this weeks theme. :D 👍
 
youtimestwo
WRC started 1973, the 74 - 1600 was not group B (82-86) but did win endurance rallying, until 1977...


called "King of Cars" from the "safari rally"​


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...removed if outside ruies NB
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You answered the question I was gonna ask Momo, lol
 
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You're definitely not the only one with a passion for this long lost era of motorsport. It does in many ways epitomize motorsport in the 80's. Where the levels of power often far exceeded what the then current chassis- and drivetrain technology could properly cope with.

I really do hope we'll see more premium Group B-cars in GT7 since these legendary - almost mythical cars deserve every bit of attention. I was jumping with joy when I saw this weeks theme. :D 👍
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Yes - I was delighted when I saw the Audi S1 in GT6. It was at the top of my every suggestion list and Finally PD paid more attention to these motorsports monuments. I only wish we would get Lancia 037. For me that car is the pinnacle of insanity in B group..
 
Haitauer
Yes - I was delighted when I saw the Audi S1 in GT6. It was at the top of my every suggestion list and Finally PD paid more attention to these motorsports monuments. I only wish we would get Lancia 037. For me that car is the pinnacle of insanity in B group..
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For me it's the Delta S4. The way that it was marketed as a Delta but bared almost no resemblance. It was as if the car had been exposed to dark matter! Unlike the normal Delta it was mid-engine and it was mounted on its side, and the fuel cell literally ran under the drivers seats, all about weight distribution. Not to mention it was also the first car in the world ever to be both turbo and super charged, and with its wildly exaggerated looks I think it embodies the insanity of Group B the best, along with being 4wd. :cheers:
 
Is it just me or is there a trend of moving deadlines? Those used to be quite accurate before. Now I have seen quite a few competitions close rather late..:odd:
 
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