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Hello fellow rally enthusiasts. We have had 2 seasons of the Modern Classics rally club, and it has been an amazing success, with people thoroughly enjoying the challenge of recreating some of the most memorable and iconic seasons and events in WRC history.
Season 1 saw us take on the iconic 1995 championship, whilst season 2 is approaching the conclusion of the 2001 campaign. Season 3 will take us to new waters, as I throw it to you, the drivers, to vote on the next championship.
I have taken the liberty of narrowing it down for you, so we don't have to pick from all 50 WRC seasons, the selection to vote from has been picked based on how close we can get to the real series in the game, ideally with minimal replacement rallies (though they are inevitable), with a healthy selection of cars (ideally all) for that season. Below I will detail each season, listing the class, cars available and the rallies it will feature. You will have 1 vote, so vote wisely.
Choice 1:
2007
Whilst not often remembered as a classic, 2007 saw a titanic showdown between 2 of the greatest drivers in WRC history, Sebastien Loeb and Marcus Gronholm. Citroen debuted the C4 WRC and we had a mammoth 16 round calendar to enjoy.
Cars:
Citroen C4 WRC
Ford Focus RS 2008
Citroen Xsara WRC
Skoda Fabia WRC
Calendar:
1. Monte Carlo
2. Sweden
3. Norway
4. Mexico
5. Portugal
6. Argentina (Mexico)
7. Sardinia
8. Greece
9. Finland
10. Germany (CER)
11. New Zealand
12. Catalunya
13. Corsica
14. Japan (Pacifico)
15. Ireland (CER winter)
16. GB (Chile)
Choice 2:
1979
1979 was the first time the World Rally Championship for drivers was contested. Some of the most legendary cars competed in this season, across some familiar rallies. Legendary drivers such as Bjorn Waldegard, Stig Blomqvist, Hannu Mikkola and Markku Alen, all took victories in this year. Due to it's differing class, the Lancia Stratos won't be available for use.
Cars:
Fiat 131 Abarth
Ford Escort Mk2
Hillman Avenger
Opel Kadett
Talbot Sunbeam
Calendar:
1. Monte Carlo
2. Sweden
3. Portugal
4. Kenya
5. Greece
6. New Zealand
7. Finland
8. Quebec (Catalunya winter)
9. San Remo (Japan)
10. Corsica
11. RAC Rally (Chile)
12. Ivory Coast (Kenya)
Choice 3:
2023
A somewhat obvious event to throw in, but, as we have the ability to run this season in it's entirety with all the correct cars, it would be silly not to include it in the voting. An entertaining season, with some closely fought rallies and a championship battle that ended in unfortunate circumstances for Elfyn Evans.
Cars:
Toyota Yaris Rally1
Hyundai i20N Rally1
Ford Puma Rally1
Calendar:
1. Monte Carlo
2. Sweden
3. Mexico
4. Croatia
5. Portugal
6. Sardegna
7. Kenya
8. Estonia
9. Finland
10. Greece
11. Chile
12. CER
13. Japan
Choice 4:
1999 British Rally Championship
A left field choice that isn't a WRC season, but is a classic in it's own right. With some of the most iconic rally cars ever, the F2 kit cars, ad a bit of imagination, this could be a true test of skill in one of the most comprehensive classes in the game. Legends such as Gwyndaf Evans, Toni Gardemeister, Mark Higgins and Tapio Laukkanen took part in this season.
Cars:
Ford Escort Mk6 Maxi
Renault Megane Maxi
SEAT Ibiza Kit Car
Vauxhall Astra Kit Car
Volkswagen Golf Mk4 Kit Car
Calendar:
1. Wales (Chile)
2. Pirelli International (Pacifico)
3. Scottish (Estonia)
4. Jim Clark (CER)
5. Ulster (Monte)
6. Manx (Spain)
Season 1 saw us take on the iconic 1995 championship, whilst season 2 is approaching the conclusion of the 2001 campaign. Season 3 will take us to new waters, as I throw it to you, the drivers, to vote on the next championship.
I have taken the liberty of narrowing it down for you, so we don't have to pick from all 50 WRC seasons, the selection to vote from has been picked based on how close we can get to the real series in the game, ideally with minimal replacement rallies (though they are inevitable), with a healthy selection of cars (ideally all) for that season. Below I will detail each season, listing the class, cars available and the rallies it will feature. You will have 1 vote, so vote wisely.
Choice 1:
2007
Whilst not often remembered as a classic, 2007 saw a titanic showdown between 2 of the greatest drivers in WRC history, Sebastien Loeb and Marcus Gronholm. Citroen debuted the C4 WRC and we had a mammoth 16 round calendar to enjoy.
Cars:
Citroen C4 WRC
Ford Focus RS 2008
Citroen Xsara WRC
Skoda Fabia WRC
Calendar:
1. Monte Carlo
2. Sweden
3. Norway
4. Mexico
5. Portugal
6. Argentina (Mexico)
7. Sardinia
8. Greece
9. Finland
10. Germany (CER)
11. New Zealand
12. Catalunya
13. Corsica
14. Japan (Pacifico)
15. Ireland (CER winter)
16. GB (Chile)
Choice 2:
1979
1979 was the first time the World Rally Championship for drivers was contested. Some of the most legendary cars competed in this season, across some familiar rallies. Legendary drivers such as Bjorn Waldegard, Stig Blomqvist, Hannu Mikkola and Markku Alen, all took victories in this year. Due to it's differing class, the Lancia Stratos won't be available for use.
Cars:
Fiat 131 Abarth
Ford Escort Mk2
Hillman Avenger
Opel Kadett
Talbot Sunbeam
Calendar:
1. Monte Carlo
2. Sweden
3. Portugal
4. Kenya
5. Greece
6. New Zealand
7. Finland
8. Quebec (Catalunya winter)
9. San Remo (Japan)
10. Corsica
11. RAC Rally (Chile)
12. Ivory Coast (Kenya)
Choice 3:
2023
A somewhat obvious event to throw in, but, as we have the ability to run this season in it's entirety with all the correct cars, it would be silly not to include it in the voting. An entertaining season, with some closely fought rallies and a championship battle that ended in unfortunate circumstances for Elfyn Evans.
Cars:
Toyota Yaris Rally1
Hyundai i20N Rally1
Ford Puma Rally1
Calendar:
1. Monte Carlo
2. Sweden
3. Mexico
4. Croatia
5. Portugal
6. Sardegna
7. Kenya
8. Estonia
9. Finland
10. Greece
11. Chile
12. CER
13. Japan
Choice 4:
1999 British Rally Championship
A left field choice that isn't a WRC season, but is a classic in it's own right. With some of the most iconic rally cars ever, the F2 kit cars, ad a bit of imagination, this could be a true test of skill in one of the most comprehensive classes in the game. Legends such as Gwyndaf Evans, Toni Gardemeister, Mark Higgins and Tapio Laukkanen took part in this season.
Cars:
Ford Escort Mk6 Maxi
Renault Megane Maxi
SEAT Ibiza Kit Car
Vauxhall Astra Kit Car
Volkswagen Golf Mk4 Kit Car
Calendar:
1. Wales (Chile)
2. Pirelli International (Pacifico)
3. Scottish (Estonia)
4. Jim Clark (CER)
5. Ulster (Monte)
6. Manx (Spain)
