#41 - Why Rally2 is NOT the Future

The sudden cancelation of Rally Saudi Arabia means that the 2026 WRC Season will conclude in the island rally of Sardegna.The three musketeers of the Powerslide Podcast are back to talk about the season finale, and what we can expect to see on the final round of the Rally1 era.Who's going to win the championhip? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode of the Powerslide Podcast, we are joined by Antti Loponen from It Gets Faster Now to talk about the story of the 2017 WRC Season, and the many interesting stories behind it.You can read more about the season here: https://www.powerslideblog.com/powerslide-stats-centre/2017-wrcFollow Antti's work here: https://itgetsfasternow.wordpress.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On this episode of the Powerslide Podcast, Dimitris weighs in on the Rally1 vs Rally2 debate, and points out that a downgrade to the slower class wouldn't solve many if any of the WRC's problems.Follow us on Twitter for all the latest in the world of Rallying:https://x.com/PowerslideMediaCheck out the Powerslide Blog:https://www.powerslideblog.com/home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In our WRC season review Dimitris, Zenor, Manos, Russell and Silver discuss Neuville's maiden title win, Toyota's upset to win the constructors championship in Japan, Fourmaux's move to Hyundai and go through their favourite moments of the 2024 season as well as discuss the 2027 WRC technical regulations.Follow us on Twitter for all the latest in the world of Rallying:https://x.com/PowerslideMediaCheck out the Powerslide Blog:https://www.powerslideblog.com/home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our Central European Rally Preview, Dimitris, Maksy, Silver and Zenor discuss how each driver will fare in the penultimate round of the World Rally Championship, as well as speculate on if Thierry Neuville can clinch his first World's Driver's title in a rally he won last year.Follow us on Twitter for all the latest in the world of Rallying:https://x.com/PowerslideMediaCheck out the Powerslide Blog:https://www.powerslideblog.com/home#rally#wrc#wrcrally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The WRC returns after the summer break for the 10th round of the championship in Greece! The Acropolis Rally is a rough gravel rally, where reliability and consistency will be more important than outright pace.  We are happy to be joined by Manos, who works with the Acropolis Rally organisers! In this episode, Dimitris and Manos talk about everything Acropolis related, including a very detailed itinerary rundown, a look at the entry list, and also talk about how the locals will fare.The Estonians are also there, sometimes.Follow us on Twitter:https://x.com/PowerslideMedia?t=VTqDe..Check out the Powerslide Blog:https://www.powerslideblog.com/home#WRC#AcropolisRally #RallyAcropolis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the inaugural Rally Latvia, the WRC travels to Finland for one of the most prestigious rounds of the championship. Join us as we discuss the good and the bad about the itinerary, the return of Ouninpohja, the 5 Yaris Rally1s and whether Ogier's going for a 9th Drivers championship.Follow us on Twitter:https://x.com/PowerslideMedia?t=VTqDe..Check out the Powerslide Blog here:https://www.powerslideblog.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this month's podcast, Silver, Zenor, Maksy and Dimitris discuss what happened in Rally Poland, critiquing the Polish spectators and praising Martins Sesks and Andreas Mikkelsen. We also talk about out experience on Rally Estonia, and what was our favourite petrol station food!Lastly, we parley about the inaugural Rally Latvia, aka the chicane grand prix!Follow us on Twitter:https://x.com/PowerslideMedia?t=VTqDe..Check out the Powerslide Blog here:https://www.powerslideblog.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.