This is the first in a series of articles called WRC Tribute to provide information about the WRC whether it is cars, drivers, events, brands, or eras.
The Lancia Stratos is first because of the impact it had on rally racing.
In the early 1970s, Lancia proposed entering rally racing with a car built uniquely for that purpose.
Prior to the Stratos, existing cars were modified for sport use but no car had been designed purely for competition. The Stratos would forever change the rally racing world…. Details
In an interview published in British-based motorsport magazine Autosport, the multiple rally world champion Sebastien Loeb has cast doubt on whether he will continue in the sport when the category introduces Super 2000 regulations, culminating in a complete switchover by 2011.
The five-time world champion, who also heads the 2009 standings after wins in both of the opening events, is quoted as having some damning opinions of the new regulations.
“I have a good idea of the speed [of S2000 cars], and the times are quite slow.”
“The dream for the spectators won’t be the same. …Â Details
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