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Originally Posted by andy97
Sort of, it’s usually all on tarmac using the circuit in different configurations with link roads, the pit lane, areas of the paddock etc. Cars run singly as in normal rallying but each stage is usually 2 or 3 “laps” of the stage with splits and merges for different sections of the track to give a stage length of, say, 6-8 miles at somewhere like Donington Park, rather than a race lap of 2.5 miles.
There are chicanes made up from bales and/ or tyres to keep it twisty.
Often stages 3&4 will be the reverse of stages 1&2. There will then be a change in configuration at lunchtime and stages 7&8 will be the reverse of stages 5&6
There are usually 6-10 cars on the stage at any one time.
Some circuit rallies will have short sections of smooth gravel linking tarmac sections and the Oulton Park rally has a water splash.
Hope that all makes sense?
This is video of a circuit rally at Donington Park. Hope you can see the sections of track compared to the linking sections.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bDWVVlZNjGQ
And this one shows a rally at Oulton Park.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dkBjcnrHl0k
The first part shows the cars using Oulton’s low grip “drift circuit” on the infield before joining the main circuit. |
First thing, cheers for using my vids hope they give a good idea as to what you see. For me, as sumone who can't drive for medical reason, its prity much impossible to get out to the forests to watch a "proper" rally. These SVR's wether stand alone events or part of the MSN Championship are a great thing as it gives you a fairly good taste as to what rallying is all about.
Last year, standing watching Frank Bird throw the Focus around was one of the most impressive things to watch, the sheer speed and control just blew the mind.
OK, this was in a full fat, Ex - factory WRC machine with every toy possible but at the same time, these SVR's, when the conditions are right can throw up a few surprises which let crews who have cars that you would never think could match the top level kit match them or even beat them.
Stand outs for this would be Joe Cunningham in his old 1400 Corsa, easily beating 4wd crews on a regular basis and just as spectacular and entertaining to watch as Bird in his car that cost god knows how many times the price.
As for the events, they are very well run with circuit commentary during the day so you can follow whats going on. Also, it noticeable how many families go, so any events that get not only kids but the other halfs wanting to go back cant be a bad thing.