Main problem was that Prodrive was always hoping they will dig more money from BMW...
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Rally needs cheap and powerful cars. But FIA wants to take money from manufacturers, and these want to make money selling racecars, rather than allow independent builders.
The FIA R4 Kit by Oreca was a great idea, but the FIA didn't push for it as they should.
The FIA is now working on a Rally5 Kit, but I honestly don't think they will really push it either.
Rally5 Kit aims to be regional cup class. It doesn't really "parasite" on manufacturers as there is close to zero interest both from drivers, who rather choose Rally4, so I guess there is no reason to lobby against that. I haven't seen many Rally5s "in wild", most of them were in Toksport Clio Cup.
But don't forget that Rally5 Kits have to be homologated through ASNs, so there is still control over who can build a car.
https://scontent.fopo5-1.fna.fbcdn.n...pw&oe=65C4F744
Autosprint, pic via Borja Romero
What? Rally2 for 2025 cuz that will make Lancia join?
Doubt.... and Rally2 PLUS will be expensive haha Just run the damn R5s, for f sake haha
"AHH BUT KALLE AND TIERRY DONT WANT TO RUN RALLY 2 CARS"
Well F* Kalle and Tierry then, jeeezzzz....
If I remember correct, Kalle basically said that ,,rally2 on steroids'' would be ok IF really needed..
Rally2+ concept by Keane Design
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GDg16QhX...jpg&name=large