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Post by Jerry & Di on Jul 31, 2009 22:09:45 GMT
Just signed up for 6 days of continous radio duty on Rally GB again, only last year it was in snow and I slept out two nights in the car. Same again this year except it will be warmer in October  |
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Post by Fast Jan on Jul 31, 2009 22:22:50 GMT
Same again this year except it will be warmer in October You think? Wouldn't surprise me if we don't have snow by October |
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Post by petevick on Aug 1, 2009 8:11:32 GMT
why don't they just go the whole hog and rename it the Rally Wales  . I remember when it actually did live up to its name and had stages all over the UK, proper mans rally then |
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Post by Jerry & Di on Aug 1, 2009 9:10:37 GMT
why don't they just go the whole hog and rename it the Rally Wales . I remember when it actually did live up to its name and had stages all over the UK, proper mans rally then I can remember being on the start line of the RAC a long time ago at Ringway airport, Manchester. Susan Hampshire flagged off the competitors, but close up she had horrible spots  |
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Post by petevick on Aug 1, 2009 10:22:35 GMT
well thats another myth blown, I thought Ms Hampshire was puuuurfect lol
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Post by Mike H on Aug 1, 2009 10:53:43 GMT
As discussed about a year ago, to call this Rally GB is an insult It would be more aptly named the Annual Welsh Treasure Hunt. And whilst I'm on one - why on earth does the date move so significantly each year? Always used to be a fixed November date. Absolute rubbish event these days I'm afraid. (Going to get some of my old '70's road books out of the attic now for a quick nostalgia trip  ). |
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Post by Jerry & Di on Aug 1, 2009 11:46:06 GMT
As discussed about a year ago, to call this Rally GB is an insult It would be more aptly named the Annual Welsh Treasure Hunt. And whilst I'm on one - why on earth does the date move so significantly each year? Always used to be a fixed November date. Absolute rubbish event these days I'm afraid. (Going to get some of my old '70's road books out of the attic now for a quick nostalgia trip ). Don't blame the UK, it's the FIA Off now ;D |
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Post by Mike H on Aug 2, 2009 15:40:46 GMT
The FIA may well set the dates, but the fact it's all commercialised these days, being run by IMS - who are the commercial arm of the MSA, means that it's all geared to making money rather than being a test of man and machine. To quote from the launch release on the rallygb.org website "This year’s event will have a new twist, with Rally HQ and the Service Park based entirely in Cardiff, making it extremely convenient for fans wanting to experience all the action". A new twist - huh. Let's keep all the fans in one geographical area so that we can charge them for every local stage or area they want to visit thereby maximising our margins. And of course, you can only visit the designated stages, for which we will charge you £30 for a Day Ticket or £90 for a four day pass. It's an absolute disgrace  /Off to watch Sideways to Victory  |
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Post by Jerry & Di on Aug 3, 2009 11:38:09 GMT
The FIA may well set the dates, but the fact it's all commercialised these days, being run by IMS - who are the commercial arm of the MSA, means that it's all geared to making money rather than being a test of man and machine. To quote from the launch release on the rallygb.org website "This year’s event will have a new twist, with Rally HQ and the Service Park based entirely in Cardiff, making it extremely convenient for fans wanting to experience all the action". A new twist - huh. Let's keep all the fans in one geographical area so that we can charge them for every local stage or area they want to visit thereby maximising our margins. And of course, you can only visit the designated stages, for which we will charge you £30 for a Day Ticket or £90 for a four day pass. It's an absolute disgrace /Off to watch Sideways to Victory Don't be shy Mike, say what you really mean  |
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Post by Mike H on Aug 3, 2009 13:40:40 GMT
I'd enjoy discussing it with you Jerry over a lemonade on the 11th |
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. I remember when it actually did live up to its name and had stages all over the UK, proper mans rally then 
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