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  1. Nathan

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    #2 Nathan, Oct 23, 2009
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    #3 Dr Obnxs, Oct 23, 2009
    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
     
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    #4 jcauseyfd, Oct 24, 2009
    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.
     
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    #5 TT_Zop, Oct 24, 2009
    The WRC events on HD THeater are great. True racing,terrain,driver,copilot. Awesome racing!!! Come on Minis,get in on the action!!
     
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    #6 nabeshin, Oct 24, 2009
    I may just be ignorant, but there are no FF rallies anymore? Not even an FF class?
     
  6. ScottinBend

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    #7 ScottinBend, Oct 25, 2009
    FF?
     
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    #8 nabeshin, Oct 25, 2009
    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).
     
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    #9 ScottinBend, Oct 25, 2009
    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.
     
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    #10 nabeshin, Oct 25, 2009
    I was just ill informed about what is out there.
     
  10. racer13

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    #11 racer13, Oct 26, 2009
    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.
     
  11. Ofioliti

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    #12 Ofioliti, Oct 26, 2009
    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.
     
  12. Steve

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    #13 Steve, Oct 27, 2009
    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.....