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A Level Playing Field ...
The success of the various 205 rally championships depends on
the organizers ability to provide a low cost, level playing field
where competitors can prove their talent. To make this possible,
the organisers have chosen to exclusively utilise the rally-proven
and cost-effective Peugeot 205 GTI.
Modifications to these pocket rockets are strictly controlled
in order to minimise the chance of cash rich competitors buying
a performance advantage. The organisers also include a personal
development program that offers each driver the opportunity to
be trained by some of the most experienced and best-qualified
experts.
The Competitors ...
Most drivers start rallying at a local level often being introduced
into the sport by older rally drivers who take them under their
wings. Normally they will need to enter a championship where they
can prove their talent.
This is where the 205 challenge fits in as it is the perfect formula
for beginners or drivers who are looking to prove themselves but
don't have the budget to waste or the experience to compete at
a higher level
1400 and 1600 Classes are unique in that they are run and organised
professional rally drivers. Their mixture of experience and strong
personalities lead to much debating but the challenge's core values
are unequivocal! They are; to provide
a championship where the less wealthy can join in with the rallying
fun whilst competing on an equal level.
ITS
ABOUT PEOPLE, NOT CARS
The championship is unique in that it is run and organised by
two professional rally drivers Pat Flynn and Kev Furber, both
ex-champions and outright winners of similar championships. Their
mixture of experience and strong personalities leads to much debating
but the challenge's core values are unequivocal!
They are to provide; a championship where the less wealthy can
compete on an equal level, a championship that offers worthwhile
media exposure, a notable prize fund that respects the people
who compete in it, young or old.
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1400 Championship ...
The
1.4 championship is a pure budget fun starter class based on specific
models of the 1.4 205. The technical regulations and build manual
have been designed to make the cars easy to build, easy to drive
and cheap to maintain, not to mention the relative low cost to
insure!! The cars are still very competitive Pat Flynn proving
this in 2004 when he won an endurance rally OUTRIGHT!
There
are also only 5 events within the year thus massively reducing
the cost of competition in a full championship year.
1600 Championship ...
The
1600 championship offers the challenge's largest numbers of competitors
who are all ferociously out to prove themselves in an affordable
mixed surface championship.
Critically the 1600 competitors are split into 3 classes Beginners,
Novice and Expert. This structure offers a real chance to gauge
yourself against equal competition.
Whilst there is an abundance of used rally prepared Peugeot 205
GTi's available many people prefer to build new cars as part of
there learning experience. Although most competitors in these
classes are relative novices we do have several regulars who have
been competing in 205s since the early 90's and whom provide a
real benchmark for new comers to compete against.
RWD Championship ...
Launched for the 2005 season, the RWD championship is based on
the BMW 325i [E30 model 1985-1991] with the beautiful 6 cyl engine
and 171bhp, they will be all made equal at the rolling road, have
gearing checked and then all sealed. Controlled for parts, they
must use the same Mintex brakes, Bilstein Suspension, Safety Devices
cage, Same BMW LSD plus the same tyres, again it's the driver
who wins not the largest wallet!!
These cars go Sideways…………Simple as that!
So with that in mind on each of the 6 rallies there will be a
"Drifting Spectacular" on 2 nominated spectator corners.
The most spectacular will receive bonus points towards an extra
special "Drifting" prize.
Costs; The cars should cost under £3000 self build - you
may use 2, or 4 dr models even Tourings!!
I can only summarize with the RWD challenge being the most cost
effective way of going sideways!!!!!! Plus actually getting noticed
for skill not wallet size. The 1st ever round produced a dead
heat for 1st place, it could not be closer!! Join in the FUN!
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