Back in August there were rumors going around about MINI using the Crossman in WRC. See Rumormill: Mini could be headed for WRC by adapting new crossover model — Autoblog
When BMW dropped out of F1 I heard some rumors, as BMW is freeing up a ton of cash, but since then it's gone silent. They'd have to do some serious, serious engineering to get anywhere close to competitive. Matt
With my new flat screen TV, I am finally able to get the HD channels that are available with my cable service. I've discovered that we have the HD Theater channel which is showing the WRC series every week. Last night I watched the first episode I had DVR'ed - Norway on the ice and snow. I am looking forward to watching more. Very cool racing.
The WRC events on HD THeater are great. True racing,terrain,driver,copilot. Awesome racing!!! Come on Minis,get in on the action!!
Front engine Front drive. Kind of like FR; Front engine Rear drive, RR;Rear engine Rear drive, MR;Mid engine Rear drive, 4WD;Four wheel drive. Maybe I play too much Gran Turismo (4).
I thought so, but I thought everyone knew that there are several FF classes. They include the Super 1600 class, lots of rule changes for next years WRC cars have come from this class. There is also the Group R, N, and A cars that qualify.
i think the mini could be very well adapted with the "x-drive" system that bmw makes which is one of the better in my opinion. that would make them competative in an awd class.
When I was in high school, FF meant ... oh, never mind. I love watching WRC. It would be great to see some MINIs, but as Dr. O says, they would need major changes to be competitive.
They're dropping out of F1 at the end of this season (their last race is this weekend); should free up plenty of cash for such a program.....