Should Rally 2 cars be Banned from State events?
Let’s direct our attention to the focal point of this article – a topic that has sparked vigorous debates, especially in recent years. The subject at hand revolves around AP4, R5, or Rally 2 cars, and for the sake of simplicity, we’ll refer to them as Rally 2 throughout this discussion. This issue probes into…
AP4 rally cars, what are they? – The new generation
An AP4 rally car is the Australia Pacific region’s answer to the R5 rally car. The rules and basic technical specifications are similar. AP4 rally cars are not FIA homologated and don’t have to be produced by a vehicle manufacturer. Currently AP4 rally cars are approved for national and Asia-Pacific championships only in Australia. There…
Rally Australia – 30 years from 1988 – 2018
30 Years of Rally Australia 2018 marks the 30th Anniversary of Rally Australia being formed. Starting three decades ago in Perth it would become one of the best in the world. History of Rally Australia In the mid 80’s Australia was not part of the World Rally Championship (WRC) like our eastern neighbour New Zealand.…
World Rally Championship 2017 – Take a closer look
The 2017 WRC Get to know the WRC. The new rules, cars who is competing and the calendar. What is it? The 2017 World Rally Championship (WRC) marks the 45th running of the series. Governed by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), it is the pinnacle of international rally. Teams comprised of; drivers, co-drivers and service crews race…
The cycle of rally – Group B to WRC and back again
The cycle of world rallying is set to continue as this year draws to a close. As we plan for 2017, let’s take a look back at the last three decades and see why. Winding the clock back Group B By the mid 80’s the WRC’s premier category was Group B. The loose rules allowed…