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Author: | Metzo [ Fri Dec 01, 2017 8:57 pm ] |
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boring final at a horrible circuit |
Author: | Gaara [ Fri Dec 01, 2017 9:02 pm ] |
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There are so many better tracks they could be at. This isn't a race track, it's a parade route. |
Author: | pimmy [ Fri Dec 01, 2017 9:06 pm ] |
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Wow, such fun. Sent from my SM-J510FN using Tapatalk |
Author: | Metzo [ Fri Dec 01, 2017 9:07 pm ] |
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they should have done it like the fia gt series and host their final races at Potrero de los Funes |
Author: | codename_47 [ Sun Dec 03, 2017 5:49 am ] |
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Ending your season at the legendary Macau circuit in front of the eyes of almost the entire motorsport world vs ending your season putting on a parade, playing to no-one on a freaking FRIDAY in the middle of no where. Hell I bet F2 testing at Abu Dhabi got more attention and that's saying a lot GJ WTCC, now go and freaking die already. I might be worried about TCR UK but International TCR has beaten you hands down already. |
Author: | mclaren2008 [ Sun Dec 03, 2017 11:12 am ] |
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WTCC has been irrelevant for years now, its amazing that it is still going. Qatar is only good for bikes, cars is pathetic. |
Author: | codename_47 [ Mon Dec 04, 2017 10:33 pm ] |
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They listened to me https://www.autosport.com/wtcc/news/133 ... ption-deal Still a better merger than Champcar/IRL |
Author: | Metzo [ Mon Dec 04, 2017 11:21 pm ] |
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and for 2020 they are planing a World Championship for the new Class 1 cars from DTM and Super GT. yay. |
Author: | Metzo [ Wed Dec 06, 2017 10:45 pm ] |
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Quote: World Touring Car Cup made official as WTCC, TCR combine in two-year deal
The new FIA World Touring Car Cup has been officially confirmed after a deal was reached to bring the World Touring Car Championship and the TCR International Series together. Approved at the latest meeting of the FIA’s World Motorsport Council in Paris, the new series will run for at least the next two years after an agreement was signed between the FIA, Eurosport Events and WSC Ltd. Eurosport Events will take on the role of promoter of the series, with the technical regulations created by WSC being licensed for two years as the new FIA WTCR Regulations – which will be frozen until the end of 2019. Only TCR cars homologated by WSC and given an FIA WTCR passport from the FIA will be eligible to compete in the series, with the FIA and TCR technical departments determining the Balance of Performance system to be used. No manufacturer entries are permitted, just as in the TCR International Series, with no manufacturers’ title awarded, with the FIA WTCR confirmed as being for privateer teams only. Two FIA World Cup titles will be awarded for drivers and teams, with the existing World Touring Car Championship and the TCR International Series being discontinued in 2018 and 2019. The FIA European Touring Car Cup will no longer run, effectively replaced by the new TCR Europe Series, which will be promoted by WSC Ltd, the promoter of the now defunct TCR International Series. In total, 26 full season entries will be accepted into the new series with priority being given to teams already competing in the WTCC and TCR International Series. Two wildcard entries will be permitted at each event on the calendar at the discretion of Eurosport Events and the FIA. Teams have to field a minimum of two cars, with an entry fee of 150,000 EUR for a two-car team. “We are very proud of this agreement that fully respects the very spirit of TCR,” WSC CEO Marcello Lotti said. “The association with such an experienced promoter as Eurosport Events together with the FIA label on the WTCR represent the ultimate recognition for the TCR concept that we launched three years ago and hasn’t stopped growing since.” François Ribeiro, head of Eurosport Events, was also pleased to confirm the long-expected tie-up, which ensures the continuation of a touring car series at the highest global level. “The combination of the TCR technical regulations, the expertise and neutrality of the FIA and its stringent sporting rules and procedures, plus the promotional strength of Eurosport Events gained since 2005 will deliver a highly competitive grid, exciting racing and a fan-friendly format that can only drive success,” he said. |
Author: | pimmy [ Thu Dec 07, 2017 2:22 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2017 WTCC Discussion |
It's good that TCR is the category in use, but there was really no other choice. I hope Lotti keeps a firm grip of it because the FIA will only ruin it if he doesn't. It's a shame that Eurosport is the promoter, and therefore, broadcaster. The series will have worse coverage than TCR International, like WTCC did. I don't like the fact that they're limiting wildcard entries. Surely the point of TCR regulations is to make the sport accessible to as many competitors as possible? Why discourage them from competing? From the 2017 TCR International regs: Quote: c) The Series full season entry fee is 40.000 euros per car. From the 2017 WTCC regs: Quote: c) The sum of the Championship entry fee is 39’000 euros. per car, I guess?From the WMSC notes: Quote: A minimum of two cars per team must be entered, with a fee of €150,000 applicable for a two-car team. How do they justify that price hike? Just passing on the cost to teams now that there are no more manufacturers? Or is it just for entrants who wish to compete for the teams' championship, with single car entries being ineligible for that particular title?
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Author: | Gaara [ Thu Aug 09, 2018 5:05 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2017 WTCC Discussion |
I'll put this here because it happened in WTCC. It's shocking really how bad Montiero's accident and subsequent injuries here. Spoiler: |
Author: | mclaren2008 [ Thu Aug 09, 2018 5:29 pm ] |
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He's lucky to be alive |
Author: | Dan Belcher [ Thu Aug 09, 2018 7:19 pm ] |
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Jesus. Lucky to be alive indeed! |
Author: | pimmy [ Fri Aug 10, 2018 2:47 am ] |
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It's amazing we saw him back at the track as quickly as we did. Those injuries sound horrific! |
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