Rallycross cars set to race in the heart of London

Audi S1 · 19 Jun 2007, 00:18 (Ref:1941216)

Awesome news for the sport

Take a look at the ERC24.COM website for the full press release on the FULL two-day rallycross event to take place alongside the London Motorsport show at the Excel London on 8th/9th December.

Should be an awesome event and one which will certainly put Rallycross back on the map in the UK. Taking place on an 800 metre track with 50/50 split of tarmac and loose.

Well done to all at PSM for this joint venture with Starting Grid the show organisers.

Lets hope the best line up of cars and drivers is available as it is outside all national rallycross championships.

PhergAthor · 19 Jun 2007, 09:40 (Ref:1941476)

This is certainly the best promotion rallycross can recieve, and to open up the sport to a larger crowd and maybe even fresh blood on the track.

Main thing to do is to get a full grid and invite some big shots from the ERC or national championships from all over Europe.

Well done to the organisers of the event!

zac510 · 19 Jun 2007, 09:53 (Ref:1941492)

That's awesome, it will be great publicity for the sport. And a good way to pass the winter

strongbow dek · 19 Jun 2007, 16:30 (Ref:1941798)

does anyone know if any minicross will be invited? especially as 2007 is the 30th anniversary year for the formula?

leonidas · 19 Jun 2007, 17:47 (Ref:1941879)

Looks like an excellent initiative. Is it going to be a competitive 'open' event or a demonstration?

silver bullet · 19 Jun 2007, 19:03 (Ref:1941941)

It is great news. Well done Peter and team. This could be a great end of season showcase event to rival the old Grand Prix's

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Originally Posted by strongbow dek

does anyone know if any minicross will be invited? especially as 2007 is the 30th anniversary year for the formula?

I would hope if it is an invitation event to showcase rallycross to a whole new audience, that all of the UK Div1./Supercar, Supernational/Supermodified drivers will be invited.
Also two grids of the top cars in each of the UK entry level classes (Stockhatch, Minicross & Juniors). Plus a selection of big name drivers from accross Europe.
But I suppose it all depends on how many entrys will be allowed.

RXfan · 19 Jun 2007, 21:18 (Ref:1942079)

Sounds interesting and a great opportunity to really put rallycross back where it belongs in this country. Now lets make sure everyone pulls together on this one and that we get it right.
My only concern is that with the amount of work that will no doubt go into this could mean the superprix suffering a little. I hope im wrong and that we have 2 great events at the end of the year that everyone in rallycross can shout about.

Bald Spot · 20 Jun 2007, 12:11 (Ref:1942469)

Any news who will be organising this? Like to marshal it as I only live 20 mins away! First time travelling to event by DLR....

rx-guru · 21 Jun 2007, 09:52 (Ref:1943211)

2007 Barbados RX – same weekend…! Makes choice difficult for some.

GreenSaxo · 2 Jul 2007, 18:23 (Ref:1952649)

i just got a press release, and www.londonmasters.co.uk is the website for the event.

it says "The 2007 London Masters, organised by The London Motorsport Show in conjunction with Rallycross organisers PSM Motorsport Ltd" which at a guess would mean its R.O.S people you would need to talk to for marshalling

chris cake · 14 Jul 2007, 20:10 (Ref:1963255)

Hi Guys Web Site Up And Running For All Info

Audi S1 · 3 Aug 2007, 17:10 (Ref:1980017)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rx-guru

2007 Barbados RX – same weekend…! Makes choice difficult for some.

It seems like the difficult choice has already been made by quite a few Rallycross drivers as there are already 50 entered for the event, with still over 4 months to go!

Awesome to see such a good entry list so early.

Its going to be a fabulous event especially with the new format and racing under floodlights.

Check out the website for all the latest info.

rx-guru · 3 Aug 2007, 17:52 (Ref:1980038)

Pity for non-islander – just British and two Irish entrants on the list so far…

Apropos, the first floodlit RX ever was the 1990 "Night of the Champions" at Maasmechelen.

chris cake · 3 Aug 2007, 20:42 (Ref:1980126)

Entries now to 60

All plans progressing very well and on target . Just such an exciting thing to be involved with not just for us at PSM but for Rallycross in this country .

bigted · 3 Aug 2007, 20:58 (Ref:1980133)

its a fantastic concept

chris cake · 3 Aug 2007, 21:17 (Ref:1980141)

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigted

its a fantastic concept

Thanks from all involved

Has and will be very hard work !! Its worth it to bring Rallycross into the limelight and up there where it deserves to be

126 DAYS AND COUNTING TO SHOW TIME

The Eye · 4 Aug 2007, 02:37 (Ref:1980243)

I do not think it is perfect for Rallycross! I think it would be better for rallycross if the Frensh and the British national series colaborates with the European championships!!

Why dont the Brittish want to be best???

Excuse my English!!!

chris cake · 4 Aug 2007, 07:02 (Ref:1980286)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Eye

I do not think it is perfect for Rallycross! I think it would be better for rallycross if the Frensh and the British national series colaborates with the European championships!!

Explain what you mean

Spectator · 4 Aug 2007, 10:31 (Ref:1980358)

Hi Chris,
Went onto the ExCel web site but there was no mention of when or where we could buy tickets and in the press release it told us the cost but not where to buy them. Can you please advise where these can be ordered.
I did PM you but your mail box is full so could you empty it out a bit.
Cheers

chris cake · 4 Aug 2007, 17:00 (Ref:1980726)

[QUOTE=Spectator]Hi Chris,
Went onto the ExCel web site but there was no mention of when or where we could buy tickets and in the press release it told us the cost but not where to buy them. Can you please advise where these can be ordered.

Hi there long time no see!
They will be avalible online from midweek coming . On London motorsport show and London Masters websites .

Spectator · 4 Aug 2007, 18:30 (Ref:1980827)

Hi Chris,
Thanks for that.
See you there if not before

:) RallyX · 5 Aug 2007, 15:28 (Ref:1981656)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rx-guru

2007 Barbados RX – same weekend…! Makes choice difficult for some.

We will be there!! Can't wait!!!!!!

chris cake · 5 Aug 2007, 17:33 (Ref:1981774)

Ford Fair finish early !

ebby · 5 Aug 2007, 21:05 (Ref:1981950)

Still no Jordan, Carnegie, Doran, JMC, Bellerby, Turpin, Tracey, these boys are needed to give the event any credibility if you ask me from a fan’s perspective. If the best drivers and best cars in the British Championship aren’t there then it doesn’t give a true reflection of Rallycross in this country.

Audi S1 · 5 Aug 2007, 23:42 (Ref:1982070)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebby

Still no Jordan, Carnegie, Doran, JMC, Bellerby, Turpin, Tracey, these boys are needed to give the event any credibility if you ask me from a fan’s perspective. If the best drivers and best cars in the British Championship aren’t there then it doesn’t give a true reflection of Rallycross in this country.

Well Doran, Carnegie, and Tracey are all going to Barbados, JMC doesnt have a car, neither does Turpin at the moment and im sure Bellerby and Jordan will enter soon.

So i would say based upon current available cars then the entry list is very good and will get much better!

So stop knocking things, especially given the fact it is still 4 months to the event!

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