Rallycross 2004 Rumours

bigted · 28 Jan 2004, 17:57 (Ref:853982)

So i suppose now is is the right time to start thinking about the coming season, feel free to discuss any rumours etc here.

Gnomex · 29 Jan 2004, 08:51 (Ref:854766)

Rumours? Well I've heard talk of new circuits. One was supposedly going to be at Snetterton but I've not heard anything confirmed. All I hope is that if there are new circuits that the powers that be take into consideration the spectators. Flat circuits are in my opinion hopeless - what is needed is a natural ampitheatre, such as Lydden or Brands. Rallycross races are short so you need to be able to see all or most of the circuit to appreciate the action. Its no good looking at cars on the opposite side of a flat circuit - there is no sense of perspective and so the spectacle is lost.

Hog · 29 Jan 2004, 11:08 (Ref:854939)

Rumour has it I'm on a diet........again.........

**BertMk2** · 29 Jan 2004, 11:17 (Ref:854947)

There's the new track at Newmarket - that's appeared on the calendar listed on the rallycross website.

New cars?

Sellars clio - was at the Autosport show and should be out at Lydden on the 14th.
Trevor Stretch - his minicross car was for sale on ebay - he's supposed to be getting an RX8 to run in modified (this year? Doubtful I'd have thought)
Mike Turpin - Supposed to be going for a new shaped mini at somepoint.
Paul? Buckmaster - Sticking a 2 litre lump in his nova.
Dave Ward - new shape corsa (any more news on this)
Pat Doran - sticking with the RS200 for now (possibly to be replaced later in the year - with what? 4x4 Fiesta?)
Chris Evans - Astra supercar running by the end of the year.
John McCluskey - Still running the 306 until it's sold - hopes to replace it with a 206
McCann - new engine in the Impreza.

I'm sure someone must know a few more juicy rumours....

Upside Down Bug · 29 Jan 2004, 12:10 (Ref:855042)

Rumour has it I've given up drinking.

Gnomex · 29 Jan 2004, 12:32 (Ref:855067)

UDB - if I ever get to speak to "Rumour" I must give him a piece of my mind. The number of times "Rumour" has said that I too have been on a diet / given up drinking are beyond count.

bigted · 29 Jan 2004, 14:03 (Ref:855155)

UDB I said rumour not wild fantasy!!

Upside Down Bug · 29 Jan 2004, 14:52 (Ref:855193)

Oh bigted, I'm hurt. Ask anyone who saw me last weekend, who will confirm not even a small amount passed my lips. And it wasn't intravenous before Gnomex or Hog try to be clever!!!!!

Upside Down Bug · 29 Jan 2004, 14:58 (Ref:855205)

Serious rumours though seem to suggest a number of new supercars being built, which are being kept very quiet. The word is that with the changes to weight/restricters a number of other manufacturers cars become viable, rather than only Ford being the competitive option.

Circuit wise, well the Snett thing was pure speculation, the new venue is Wildtracks-Newmarket as BertMk2 has pointed out. I've only seen the circuit from the road, but it is more like a number of the European circuits, rather than the fast circuits that dominate this country. Should but a premia on grip and handling of the cars.

bigted · 29 Jan 2004, 15:21 (Ref:855228)

UDB I do hope you kept your clothes on this timw!!

**BertMk2** · 29 Jan 2004, 15:49 (Ref:855258)

I heard a rumour about a Mk3 escort supercar but can't put any more detail to it than that (driver, engine etc).

Adrian Horsley was rumoured to be moving up to supercar but I don't know with which car or when.

M.Lowe · 29 Jan 2004, 22:59 (Ref:855743)

Adrian is supposed to be contesting the Northern Sports and Saloons this year in a Porsche but as with Adrian any thing can happen as he changes he mind like the wind.

I know its not a rumour but as Jonathan Plamers company has took over certain circuit and him competing in rallycross years ago maybe he might allow the british championship to run on some of their tracks as quick revenue

**BertMk2** · 30 Jan 2004, 09:39 (Ref:856139)

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Originally posted by M.Lowe
I know its not a rumour but as Jonathan Plamers company has took over certain circuit and him competing in rallycross years ago maybe he might allow the british championship to run on some of their tracks as quick revenue

The championship is already scheduled to run at Brands Hatch - do any of Palmers other circuits have dirt sections? If they do they haven't been used competitively for a while and I would guess they'd need some money throwing at them to get them up and running again so it's doubtful they'd be a source of 'quick revenue'.

Barrie · 31 Jan 2004, 11:17 (Ref:857425)

Rallycross rumours, Uk rallycross lots of rumours but not alot of action so far, I will give these a star rating out of 5 whether I think they are likely to happen. Rennison to return in GTech Focus (**), Steve Palmer in a WRC Lancer(***), Barry Squibb return to sport(****), Barry Hathaway return (***), Terry Briggs Clio supercar(*****), Johnny Milner return(**), Greer looking to buy supercar(*****),Gollop to race a couple of events in Europe(****),Chris Evans full GB 2004 season in Astra supercar(****),Pat Doran been offered Eklund Saab(****),Andy Winch Clio Trophy(*****),Micheal Bourner Porsche return this year(****),Des Wheatley trying to purchase Volvo supernational(****), More organisation these could all have been (*****).

chauffeur · 2 Feb 2004, 19:10 (Ref:860414)

Rumour has it the wife would like to go to Lydden,which means a 3am set off.Mad or what but she IS.See you there.

Upside Down Bug · 2 Feb 2004, 19:53 (Ref:860511)

You said it chauffeur, maddest bird I know. See ya there.

**BertMk2** · 3 Feb 2004, 08:47 (Ref:861158)

Barrie - I'd heard some of those mentioned elsewhere (the squibb, Briggs, Gollop and Bourner rumours). Briggs has advertised his 6R4 and a Clio for sale in the motorsport news - any ideas?

**BertMk2** · 3 Feb 2004, 11:23 (Ref:861255)

Evans ran his Astra at Mondello at the weekend so I guess that could signal he'll use it all year.

If he does who'll drive the Micra? That's not just going to sit about unused surely?

Barrie · 3 Feb 2004, 17:57 (Ref:861613)

Terry Briggs, he bought 2 Clio Trophy's intended for himself and son Nick. Must have decided just to run one, Don't think he will be able to sell Metro to easy, certainly seen better days. The Micra is actually Tony Bardy's, I did hear it may be used in rallying next year if not rallycross, we will see.

bigted · 3 Feb 2004, 18:02 (Ref:861616)

According to Autosport Mr Briggs has sold his 6R4!! All i can say is he must be one hell of a salesman.

winnie · 3 Feb 2004, 20:46 (Ref:861801)

I thought T Briggs was building a space frame clio 4wd and a 400bhp fwd clio for his son.

Why did Mike Manning not go to Ireland, is he just doing the British rounds.

**BertMk2** · 4 Feb 2004, 08:32 (Ref:862333)

Quote:

Originally posted by bigted
According to Autosport Mr Briggs has sold his 6R4!! All i can say is he must be one hell of a salesman.

If I remember correctly the 6R4 still had all it's registration documents and could easily be converted back to a clubman spec stage rally car - the engine would presumably be replaced with a lower power unit in return for some reliability!! I can't imagine we'll see that car again in rallycross.

The micra was built to conform with rallying regulations so it's possible it'll go that way, bit of a shame if it does though.

Cryos · 5 Feb 2004, 17:47 (Ref:864295)

Well evans wont be doing any events in the astra according to chris himself, the only reason the astra was at mondello was becasue the micra is being rebuilt for the BRC.

apparetnly so anyway

Mondello Pictures:
http://www.rallycrossireland.com/ipw-web/gallery/
Click 2004 and mondello !

Queen · 9 Feb 2004, 15:10 (Ref:868308)

OOOPS I have to say this is not a rumour but I got a date wrong on the BRDA availability. Wild Tracks on the 27/07/04 should be 25/07/04 sorry about that folks.

winnie · 10 Feb 2004, 18:32 (Ref:869732)

I wondered why the Lydden meeting is on Saturday. I know that the Sunday meetings can't start until late because of noise restrictions but with the small entry surely it won't be a problem. I am sure the number of spectators will be down as a result, who are after all helping to finance the meeting.

I understand that the entry fee has risen to £125. How many cars and spectators do you need to break even.

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