I’d say RWD with winter tires is sort of better than both AWD and FWD with all-seasons, at least when it comes to safety. Wheels driven only helps when you try to accelerate, when turning and braking the tires are more important. I’m not entirely sure how it would work out in rallying to be honest, and AWD with “all…

If you look at rallying, FWD is slightly better than RWD given that both has the same tires. This is proven by the Saab and Mini success in rallying from the 60's through the 70's. In daily driving it’s not a huge difference, but FWD will be more predictable and better in rough conditons. A well balanced RWD car can…

If I could pick one of each?

The main argument lately has been that FWD w/proper tires is as good or better than AWD.

Who said that FWD with proper tires is just as good as AWD with proper tires?

Well to be fair this is pretty NSFW

The nice thing is that all redblock Volvos sound roughly like that with a slightly bigger exhaust.

It is broadcasted by MAVTV in the US, according to the weekly motorsports roundup here on Black Flag. I assume that isn’t a huge network or channel, which implies that the rights are affordable for most US channels. Just like they are affordable for channels in small European countries. Why would the prices turn…

It’s more up to the TV channels to actually buy the rights to WRC, something they’re not interested in. Since you don’t have either a driver or an event, they don’t think it will get enough viewers. If WRC+ has enough US subscriptions, it will be an easier sell for the promoter. Pirating won’t give that effect at all.

Sign says 2016, so probably from this year. Great photo.

We’ll have to disagree on the spoiler part I guess. At least I think how the event progressed is as interesting as the final result!

Andreas Mikkelsen is also a strong contender here.

It is a watch it live thing across the globe, because of WRC+.

This is brilliant.

WRC has already had two and a half days of action, with three out of five live stages been done. Kris Meeke is now leading with over a minute over Sebastien Ogier, who is chased by Andreas Mikkelsen and Dani Sordo.

Seems to be dry in Portugal, as only the heroics of Henning Solberg prevented another car fire

It was actually in Portugal last year, at the very same stage. Incredible coincidence!

It’s the definition of a love/hate relationship. Some say it’s the best rally on the calendar, but the spectators and organizers are sometimes taking too many chances..

But since Latvala has problems and Sordo could beat Ogier it’s not that critical? I just hope they can get another new generation i20 ready for Sardinia..

Could be worse. I have BOTH Paddon and Tanak...