Euro Rallycross Superprix

Nittymaki · 13 Jul 2005, 20:49 (Ref:1354965)

Lets start again shall we......

Great to see an superb end of season event is planned at Croft in November great to hear loads of Europeans are entering.

New format looks superb and should revolutionise rallycross.

Entries restricted to 20 cars........ lets see how that goes down I already have learnt that they have 12 entries in supernational...!! only 8 to go before it closes...

any thoughts??

**BertMk2** · 14 Jul 2005, 08:13 (Ref:1355228)

The format certainly looks interesting, not so sure it'll 'revolutionise rallycross' but it might work well for these one off events.

Whilst I'll admit to becoming cynical about annoucements regarding European participation I actually do believe it'll happen for this event - past experience shows that the Europeans do show up for end of season events (particularly the Norwegians with the sideways Volvos

).

If there's a full entry in each class it should be a good event, any of the ten-tenths drivers planning on taking part?

**Peter Mallett** · 14 Jul 2005, 08:43 (Ref:1355241)

Can someone explain the reasoning behind the changes?

Roundy Mooney · 14 Jul 2005, 09:36 (Ref:1355266)

I have to say I like the Idea of "it's a knockout".
Making the Structure different to the normal Brda formatt gives the RSS events their own identity could ditinguish the two series. A bit like the League and Cup in Football, same game, different formats that are exciting in their own way, but still exsist side by side.

Spectator · 14 Jul 2005, 10:28 (Ref:1355287)

Sounds a bit like the knockout format that they use in the end of season doos at Silverstone and in the Canaries where you have the rally boys and a selection of invited top drivers from other discilpines in a head to head on adjoining courses which overlap. Terrible description but trust you know what I mean.

MiniMadness · 14 Jul 2005, 11:18 (Ref:1355318)

Hopefully I'll be entering in my Mini, but it depends on this weekend. I'll decide when we come back.

I've already blown my engine on the rolling road this week and I've borrowed an engine, now the clutch doesn't work. We're meant to be on the ferry tonight !!

Nittymaki · 14 Jul 2005, 19:07 (Ref:1355629)

Quote:

Originally Posted by BertMk2

The format certainly looks interesting, not so sure it'll 'revolutionise rallycross' but it might work well for these one off events.

Whilst I'll admit to becoming cynical about annoucements regarding European participation I actually do believe it'll happen for this event - past experience shows that the Europeans do show up for end of season events (particularly the Norwegians with the sideways Volvos

).

If there's a full entry in each class it should be a good event, any of the ten-tenths drivers planning on taking part?

I am please to let you know the sideways Volvo's will be in good support of this event as the organisers already have 9 Norweigan entries for SuperNational, 7 Volvo's, 1 BMW and 1 Porsche 911. Brit's out there you have better get your entires in as classes restricted to ONLY 20 cars, this will soon fill up.
I also know entries in other classes are coming in including division 1.

Entries recieved so far to be posted on website www.rallycrosssuperprix.co.uk
in next couple of days.

Watch out!!

winnie · 15 Jul 2005, 07:38 (Ref:1355998)

I can't believe that they will only let 20 SuperNationals compete if they have say 30 or 40 that enter. I think they will make space for every-one.

I have also found out that the entry is quite expensive, proberbly due to the free entry's given to the foriegn drivers. If the organisers want foriegn drivers to compete, surely they should fund their free entry, not the British drivers.

I'm not too keen on the idea that the third lap of practice is timed and this determins your grid position for the first race. It's a bit unfair on some-one who hasn't driven the track before. Why not have reverse grids for the first two races, and then revert to the knock out system.

Providing the supercar entry is good it should be a good meeting.

206180 · 15 Jul 2005, 18:00 (Ref:1356429)

Quote:

Originally Posted by winnie

I have also found out that the entry is quite expensive, proberbly due to the free entry's given to the foriegn drivers. If the organisers want foriegn drivers to compete, surely they should fund their free entry, not the British drivers.

But the organisers get there income from the entry fees dont they ? So the drivers pay for for it either way.

Quote:

Originally Posted by winnie

practice is timed and this determins your grid position for the first race. It's a bit unfair on some-one who hasn't driven the track before.

Thats how they sort out the heats for the ERC

Quote:

Originally Posted by winnie

Why not have reverse grids for the first two races, and then revert to the knock out system.

Lets see I think they call it sandbagging

Barrie · 16 Jul 2005, 09:50 (Ref:1356718)

The RSS organisers are doing great things for the sport in there first year, it should be aplauded what they have achieved in a short space of time.

Roundy Mooney · 26 Jul 2005, 12:24 (Ref:1363732)

Just seen entry for super national in superprix looks good plenty of those sideways

volvo's traveling over

madcowie2007 · 1 Nov 2007, 02:52 (Ref:2056510)

Where abouts can I find the format for this event guys? Been looking and havent seen, I see you guys going on about it.

sjones · 1 Nov 2007, 12:40 (Ref:2056848)

Any news on what Gooding is planning on driving? I noticed he was TBA on the entry list.

**BertMk2** · 1 Nov 2007, 12:54 (Ref:2056860)

Something from Scandanavia

He was being very evasive last weekend and wouldn't reveal its identity.

The Eye · 2 Nov 2007, 23:55 (Ref:2058300)

Something from Scandanavia

II
It has nothing to do with Croft. But I could not find a proper thread to post it. Ingvar Gunnarsson is currently building 2 new Ford’s for Sverre Isachsen. I wonder who will drive the second car???

Barrie · 3 Nov 2007, 08:09 (Ref:2058441)

Pavel Koutny, you heard it here first.

M.Lowe · 3 Nov 2007, 19:45 (Ref:2058782)

Quote:

Originally Posted by BertMk2

Something from Scandanavia

He was being very evasive last weekend and wouldn't reveal its identity.

His usual Escort was there today. so is he bringing out a new car tomorrow or is this a big wind up

DCS · 3 Nov 2007, 23:23 (Ref:2058917)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Eye

Something from Scandanavia

II
It has nothing to do with Croft. But I could not find a proper thread to post it. Ingvar Gunnarsson is currently building 2 new Ford’s for Sverre Isachsen. I wonder who will drive the second car???

I thought his previous Focus' were mostly Julian's prepared (both chassis and engine). Does this also mean a change to a Trollspeed engine?

PhergAthor · 4 Nov 2007, 11:48 (Ref:2059234)

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCS

I thought his previous Focus' were mostly Julian's prepared (both chassis and engine). Does this also mean a change to a Trollspeed engine?

No, Julian will do the engines.

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