WTCC General Discussion Thread - Page 2

NaBUru38 · 20 Apr 2014, 00:23 (Ref:3395306)

If I'm raced in circuits from Portugal to Russia and the UK, I would like a 911 or a fat Civic TC1. Not a near-stock Clio RS.

Eurosport should improve the ETCC, not create another category. If they want new rules, fine, but make sure that they fill a grid with decent drivers.

Go_For_Pole · 20 Apr 2014, 10:41 (Ref:3395485)

It's not that simple though, they also have to think of improving the package for the spectators in the circuit. As it is the support package is completely hit and miss in each race which is a shame.

Yannis · 22 Apr 2014, 09:25 (Ref:3396575)

With the start of the season, the LADA Sport Hellas Fan Club, based in Greece, has activated the on-line survey for LADA Sport LUKOIL fans. It is available here.

iceman-1987 · 22 Apr 2014, 12:34 (Ref:3396676)

great news the rydell come back!! i really would like to see again other great driver like priaulx giovanardi and menu back in wtcc.

finally todt said what i hoped for since it's bornt wtcc! to create a tecnical regulament for the national championship which should be nearly the same to wtcc one.

actually there are too many "touring" championship with the own regulament!

nobster · 26 Apr 2014, 07:19 (Ref:3398377)

Bad news, I just read that Tom Coronel's car might not be ready in time for round three.
They have three days for building the car up again, putting all the stickers on and then transport it to the track from the workshop in Italy.

Metzo · 28 Apr 2014, 20:34 (Ref:3399369)

petr fulin will drive the second campos leon again at slovakiaring

link

nobster · 29 Apr 2014, 17:29 (Ref:3399744)

According dutch site racexpress, Tom Coronel will be missing practice at the third round in Hungary, car should be ready for qualifying....

auroan · 30 Apr 2014, 14:30 (Ref:3400022)

Someone posted about the strength of the new TC1 cars and the fact that the boot of the chevy was rubbish because of all the carbon fibre.

This pics show how much METAL is in the rear... and just how big the accident was at Marakesh

iceman-1987 · 11 May 2014, 14:53 (Ref:3404979)

anyone knows news about the possibility for Monza to come back in the calendar if Moscow should have problems?

auroan · 13 May 2014, 15:30 (Ref:3405888)

Quote:

Originally Posted by iceman-1987

anyone knows news about the possibility for Monza to come back in the calendar if Moscow should have problems?

What problems are Moscow having ?

Bramzel · 13 May 2014, 15:40 (Ref:3405895)

It's the whole political Ukraine opera which scares the manufacturers.

Rubio · 13 May 2014, 21:00 (Ref:3406002)

Yes, connected with Russia's intervention and EU sanctions, but seriously, I believe that the event will be held, all these talks are empty, no real reason to change the venue, plus the Lada factor is there (very important race for the manufacturer and, to be honest for others too). Though I'd really like to see Monza return

Metzo · 13 May 2014, 21:18 (Ref:3406008)

i think monza will return next year if all the rumors about alfa joining wtcc in 2015 are true

, hopefully it will replace marrakech

Mies7337 · 14 May 2014, 08:30 (Ref:3406126)

Alfa and Volvo back in WTCC would be great!! Monza have always been good spectacles, even when it was dry. And tracks like Marrakech and Porto never returning would be the best for the WTCC, the races are dull. I would like to have more races in North-America, maybe there will be a few American entries as well. Going back to Brazil would be good too.

porsche962fan · 14 May 2014, 16:26 (Ref:3406278)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mies7337

A. And tracks like Marrakech and Porto never returning would be the best for the WTCC, the races are dull. .

and MACAU

really expensive for teams with all that damage and also the most DEADLY track by far

**FIRE** · 14 May 2014, 17:38 (Ref:3406300)

With Alfa supplying the safety car it makes sense they will return.

Quote:

Originally Posted by porsche962fan

and MACAU

But most drivers love to race there.

Andrew Abbott · 14 May 2014, 18:43 (Ref:3406329)

François Ribeiro says that 4-5 manufacturers are looking at the WTCC, and he hasn't know this level of interest since before the financial crash of 2008.

Let's hope that even 1 or 2 of those come to fruition.

Mr Pink · 14 May 2014, 20:37 (Ref:3406392)

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIRE

With Alfa supplying the safety car it makes sense they will return.

But most drivers love to race there.

I for one love to watch them race there too!

Rubio · 14 May 2014, 20:54 (Ref:3406396)

WTCC without Macau won't be the same (like F1 without Monaco). The best possible venue for the grand final, just make races a bit later in the evening (or even night ones, though it's expensive, but just imagine how awesome it would have been) and promote it better and you've got a great product.

I highly doubt Alfa joins, no direct opponents racing right now (unless Volvo joins). But maybe they will promote another brand - FIAT itself? Anyway, they definitely have interest, just remember the 2013 pre-seson launch at one of FIAT bases or IVECO sponsorship with official "safety truck"

Go_For_Pole · 14 May 2014, 22:26 (Ref:3406416)

Whatever the brand it would be great to have them back. I am also expecting Kia to join, it owuld be strange for them to pour so much money in WRC and not leverage the engine in WTCC

porsche962fan · 15 May 2014, 11:21 (Ref:3406587)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Go_For_Pole

I am also expecting Kia to join,

KIA is a bit like a man who suffers from constipation , he wants to bring the s*** out but can't

for years they constantly hint of entering touring cars and never comes out in the end either BTCC or WTCC

Bramzel · 15 May 2014, 11:26 (Ref:3406592)

Quote:

Originally Posted by porsche962fan

KIA is a bit like a man who suffers from constipation , he wants to bring the s*** out but can't

for years they constantly hint of entering touring cars and never comes out in the end either BTCC or WTCC

Oh really? Could you provide a link to one of those hints? Because as far as I know KIA never hinted on it, it's wishful thinking from forums like this one which keeps them in the picture. Not their own actions.

porsche962fan · 15 May 2014, 11:29 (Ref:3406594)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bramzel

Oh really? Could you provide a link to one of those hints? Because as far as I know KIA never hinted on it, it's wishful thinking from forums like this one which keeps them in the picture. Not their own actions.

so now will you claim that Alan Gow is a liar ?

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/107004

and much earlier
http://www.touringcartimes.com/2005/...ld-enter-btcc/

Bramzel · 15 May 2014, 13:15 (Ref:3406631)

While that might be the case for the local participation of the UK importer in the BTCC my question regarding WTCC still stands.

porsche962fan · 15 May 2014, 14:18 (Ref:3406642)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bramzel

While that might be the case for the local participation of the UK importer in the BTCC my question regarding WTCC still stands.

the KIA in WTCC was mentioned by journalists not some random posters on forum

Quote:

Kia, Renault and Subaru are all understood to also be interested.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report...?source=latest

so now will you claim jumos write this out of thin air ?

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