Subaru Out of WRC

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Subaru‘s been the one brand most closely associated with the World Ralley Championship for the last ten years, but that run is at an end due to the challenging economy, according to both Prodrive and the WRC website. From my seat, I’d rather see Subaru turn inwards for a few years to strengthen their operations and return strong than fritter away money they don’t have. It’s going to be a huge loss to the circuit, though.

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Posted at 9:44 am in Subaru, WRC

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Evan
Dec 17, 2008 at 10:46 am

It’s a shame that they are leaving and now the question is what happens to Petter and Chris and their respective co-drivers. With Subaru pulling out and Petter’s Contract signed until the end of 09′ what will Solberg do????

What’s really interesting is that after such a strong entry this season Suzuki is pulling out as well. I guess it’s a sign of the times but, sheesh.

I did read the other day that Mistubishi may be coming back into the fray but, who would that leave them to play with? I guess it’s going to be Ford vs Citroen again in 2009…
Oh well, I’ll still watch it!!!!

oldscoob
Dec 17, 2008 at 10:41 am

#1 flaw is money. Narrow billions of dollars into a small group and you get the worlds biggest junk.An illusion to be on top.Even if to Add 2+ liters to a crazy googly 8 fire 4cyl boxer with open decks and main bearings where floating perfection is. I agree about wanting it going into stronger, and thinking of actual people who actually drive it,and fix it, and for gods sake, it is more than a 5 year financing game….That goes for any car company.They claim saving resources and economic and subaru is one of the biggest cuplrits today doing the opposite, with a drivetrain that has a proven worldy chance. Truly.They back out all the time, if anyone over 30 hasn’t noticed. I am assuming a subaru extinction of some kind by subaru yet again…This does get personal.