Rally America and Ken block update

[Drifte]

Fuji Heavy Industries (parent company of subaru) is officially pulling out of WRC effective immediately. These leaves our 09' youtube viral video entertainer of the year Ken block driving what?...

FORD.
I've watched this video about 5 times now
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zve4h1Ih ... r_embedded (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zve4h1IhfLU&feature=player_embedded)

Just so you know this leaves Ford and Citroen as the only leading car manufacturers left, Suzuki pulled out too. Honda left F1, but unrelated to rally. All leave because of poor economy.
more updates as i read them.

[Luminatorz34]

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii44/Stevecz28/fuu.gif

[Drifte]

he'll be running a 2009 spec M-sport Focus in WRC, and a M-sport Fiesta in Rally america.

http://fordnewsblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/2010-ford-fiesta-s2000.jpg?w=450&h=299
http://www.themotorreport.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/2010-ford-fiestas2000-rallycar-03.jpg

[Luminatorz34]

it doesnt sound as strong or as fun as the sti's he has been running

[Drifte]

yea, but Subaru may be running still in IRC, and privateers can still run subaru. IRC is like group N but faster (no turbo restrictions).

[Drifte]

IDK who I was talking to at DC shoes but UPDATE!


Originally Posted by dcshoes:
We want to congratulate Ken on his new venture with the Monster World Rally Team and wish him the best of luck for 2010. That said, we want to make completely clear that we are still backing the Subaru Rally Team USA and it's DC drivers, Travis Pastrana and Dave Mirra. We are excited to see the level of competition raised, and will look forward to the 2010 season. DC has enjoyed working within the Subaru community and will continue to support the brand and our drivers, Travis and Dave.

Dave Mirra is now driving for SRT and Pastrana is still on board.
2010 subaru rally team:
http://rally.subaru.com/rallyteam.html#dave

[FiFdYnUtZ]

GAY

[69gt4speed]

Here you guys go.. the "ultimate rally car"... Can't wait till I see a 2010 camaro too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CX-oDR50au4

[DustinsDuster]

a nice, heart-warming story found in the related vids in Rob's link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq36Z96GiY8&feature=channel

[Scott]

Heres a phone pic my buddy sent me of the car in the shop after the new years jump. nothing too bad compared to whats been done before

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/427fogger/imagejpeg_2.jpg

[69gt4speed]

a nice, heart-warming story found in the related vids in Rob's link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq36Z96GiY8&feature=channel

Nothing like Dad and jr duking it out.... What I could not believe is they actually have a class for a stang. I put it up as a joke..trust me.. awd is the way to go.

Thanks Scotty, they never did show a pic of how much damage it had.

[Domestic Disturbance]

Ya I was thinking what an odd platform for rally. I think its the only sport fwd is better than rwd in. Can't believe Subaru is pulling out, thats weird

[Drifte]

I find it kind of funny these guys known for extreme sports jumped into rally all about the same time. pastrana, block, mirra. All DC sponsored (or part owner).

I'll be sure to post more new ford rally vids as I find them. Im currently busy working on my subaru so its slowing me down haha.

[85XR7Project]

Interesting to see he's switched to Ford, that rally Stang was pretty cool too.