British Rally Championship inspired league

[Speedster502]

Just putting this out as a bit of a feeler before I sink any proper time into it.

I'm potentially looking to set-up a unofficial 2024 British Rally Championship inspired WRC league to run through the next few months. I've outlined some quick highlights below;

• Rally2 - all cars including the GR Yaris
• 6 rounds with equal split across tarmac and gravel events
• Would be aiming to replicate, as closely as possible, the itinerary of the real events including service breaks and overnight stops
• Will also aim to match the overall distance of each rally as I think that could make an entertaining variable
• Weather will also be tied to the real events from this season - aiming to replicate when that weather came in if I can
• Even length either a week or 10 days - TBC
• Damage level - TBC

Calendar
Obviously with a lack of British based events a little bit of imagination will be used to find a match to the events...as best as possible anyway. I'm not fully decided on each of these yet, but to give a rough idea;

1. North West Stages - 10 stages / 1 service - Croatia
2. Severn Valley Stages - 7 stages / 1 service - New Zealand
3. Jim Clark Rally - 14 stages / 3 services - Central European Rally
4. Grampian Forest Rally - 9 stages / 3 services - Poland
5. Rali Ceredigion - 14 stages / 4 services - Corsica
6. Cambrian Rally - 7 stages / 1 service - Chile

Rally locations aren't 100% confirmed, but would appreciate any feedback!

Would this be something people are interested in competing in?

 

[MagpieRacer]

Count me in. 🔥

 

[Speedster502]

Thought you might be interested! Can totally understand for most people that finding the time is the key aspect.

I'm keen for the championship to have momentum but if it helps to run the rounds for slightly longer then that's something I'd be open to. It's all up for discussion at this point 👍

 

[bozian]

I'd be in, too!

 

[RYAN]

I'll be up for this. I'm struggling a bit again recently but this seems like fun. Personally I'd vote for slightly shorter rallies. Around the 9-10 stage mark but that's just my preference.



When we starting!!!!?

 

[Tool1312]

Any update on this?

 

[Speedster502]

Sorry guys, work and personal life has a got bit hectic so haven't had much time to dedicate to this!

Might be something I can pick-up in Feb, maybe we'll run it in conjunction with the real championship and base it on the 2025 season instead.

 

[Speedster502]

Keen to kick this into gear now, potential calendar would be based on 2025 BRC season and would be (maybe) as follows;

1. East Riding Stages x Iberia (could have done with an Ypres equivalent really!)
2. Carlisle Stages x Finland
3. Jim Clark Rally x Central European Rally
4. Grampian Forest Rally x Poland
5. Rali Ceredigion (Leg 1) x Mediterraneo
6. Rali Ceredigion (Leg 2) x Monte-Carlo
7. Cambrian Rally x Chile

Splitting the Ceredigion legs allows for a bit more of a varied rally, and replicates how it's two separate points scoring days. Rally length would be vaguely like real life, but I'd try to keep it to around 10 stages or less.

What do we think?

 

[MagpieRacer]

Keen to kick this into gear now, potential calendar would be based on 2025 BRC season and would be (maybe) as follows;

1. East Riding Stages x Iberia (could have done with an Ypres equivalent really!)
2. Carlisle Stages x Finland
3. Jim Clark Rally x Central European Rally
4. Grampian Forest Rally x Poland
5. Rali Ceredigion (Leg 1) x Mediterraneo
6. Rali Ceredigion (Leg 2) x Monte-Carlo
7. Cambrian Rally x Chile

Splitting the Ceredigion legs allows for a bit more of a varied rally, and replicates how it's two separate points scoring days. Rally length would be vaguely like real life, but I'd try to keep it to around 10 stages or less.

What do we think?

Looks like a perfect itinerary, I assume this would be with WRC2 cars?

 

[Speedster502]

Looks like a perfect itinerary, I assume this would be with WRC2 cars?

Yup, I think it's the way to go for this championship. Gives people an opportunity to replicate real liveries if they want too.

One of mine from last weekend at the opening round - as one of the official photographers for the BRC now!

 

[bozian]

Sounds fantastic!

 

[MagpieRacer]

Yup, I think it's the way to go for this championship. Gives people an opportunity to replicate real liveries if they want too.

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One of mine from last weekend at the opening round - as one of the official photographers for the BRC now!

Amazing as ever, I do follow you on Instagram and some of/all of your photos from the first round are just outstanding. Particularly a fan of the low angle tracking shot of the Castrol Yaris and one of the no.11 Fiesta going through a junction with the signpost in the background.