09-29-2004, 09:32 AM
Well, saying that Ford removing themselves from WRC will harm their image might not be entirely accurate.
I mean, look at Audi.
Audi DOMINATED rally for YEARS. WRC turned into "Audi Winning and Everybody Else Racing". The UrQuattro Coupe was/is arguably the most kick-assinest car.....evar.
And Audi still takes advantage of that image. Especially with their "Every race we've ever been in, quattro has been made illegal" campaign. (Which I think they've actually stopped running now that they're in the World Challenge).
But in the end, ESPECIALLY in America, Ford pulling out of WRC and F1 doesn't mean two shits. I'm sorry to see Jaguar leave F1, but ford was sucking butt in the WRC, mostly due to not being able to find a driver worth two shits, and partially because Peugot kicks ass. And yes, Skoda has a new car, new team, new strategy. Expect good things from Skoda in the next few.
Did Mitsu actually leave WRC? Last I heard they were sorting out the new rally car....
I mean, look at Audi.
Audi DOMINATED rally for YEARS. WRC turned into "Audi Winning and Everybody Else Racing". The UrQuattro Coupe was/is arguably the most kick-assinest car.....evar.
And Audi still takes advantage of that image. Especially with their "Every race we've ever been in, quattro has been made illegal" campaign. (Which I think they've actually stopped running now that they're in the World Challenge).
But in the end, ESPECIALLY in America, Ford pulling out of WRC and F1 doesn't mean two shits. I'm sorry to see Jaguar leave F1, but ford was sucking butt in the WRC, mostly due to not being able to find a driver worth two shits, and partially because Peugot kicks ass. And yes, Skoda has a new car, new team, new strategy. Expect good things from Skoda in the next few.
Did Mitsu actually leave WRC? Last I heard they were sorting out the new rally car....
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