Great News from the WMSC !!!

[Hun200kmh]

http://www.fia.com/en-GB/mediacentre/pressreleases/wmsc/2009/Pages/wmsc_240609.aspx

I'll quote what I think the relevant part:

WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP



The date for introduction of the 1600cc turbo engine for the WRC car has been brought forward to 2011 to bring it in line with the engine used in the cars on sale to the public.



Event organisers will be given flexibility to evolve the character of their events to create a unique flavour. Rallies may be run over two, three or four days, but must finish on a Saturday or Sunday. To increase the spectacle, there will be freedom to mix asphalt and gravel surfaces either within a stage or within the itinerary of a day.



A ‘WRC Cup’ for Super 2000 cars will be introduced for 2010. Teams must register and contest at least seven nominated rounds, including at least one outside Europe. Conditions for registration will be finalised in due course.

So, yesterday's WMSC meeting wasn't all about FOTA, F1, Max and Bernie.

This is great news!

 

[ROAD_DOGG33J]

1600cc engines? I'm guessing the power output limit is going to remain the same?

I also looked at the calendar and it seems a bit weird, no Monte Carlo?

 

[Super_Spig]

1600cc engines? I'm guessing the power output limit is going to remain the same?

I also looked at the calendar and it seems a bit weird, no Monte Carlo?

From what I remember vaguely, there was a mention of having an alternating calander from 2010, so that rounds that feature in 2010 didn't in 2011 and vice-virsa.

It seems that Monte didn't make 2010, but will be in 2011.

I would not be suprised if I am wrong, given the number of times that the FIA have tried to change the WRC over the past year!

Super_Spig