Subaru and Suzuki withdraw from WRC in 2009
Both Japanese brands cite the deteriorating global economic conditions as reasons for pulling out of WRC racing
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dmanero
WHAT, Suzuki I'm not surprised at that, but Subaru - I'm in SHOCK. Thats going to be a blow to the head, I'm certain there will be a drop in viewership.
December 16, 2008 6:20 pm
Nurchus
Bah! I always enjoyed watching Subaru and Mitsubishi go at it. Sad times...
December 16, 2008 6:41 pm
unknown
what?! that just sucks! Honda and Toyota F1, Honda in AMA, and now this?...that's no good at all
December 16, 2008 7:09 pm
Tuner_Mad
OMG!! Subaru outta rallying? I don't blame them, but this is gonna be a major problem in their rep. Scoobies used to be known for competeing in rallies, now.....? Sad day for WRC. especially as it is going 'S2000' in 2010.
December 16, 2008 7:19 pm
Max_Speed
Please tell me this is not true, I understand Suzuki,but not Subaru.Truly sad times :(
PS :Wasn't the whole purpose of the redesigned imprezza to be more competitive in the WRC ?!
December 16, 2008 9:34 pm
GmBHcarfanatic
or probably redesigned it as an exit plan off the wrc, to be sold off as a street racing car... image change! im only assuming though.
December 16, 2008 9:46 pm
marcel
That is bad new - On the S2000 issue - It has been running here in South Africa for at least 1year now,and it is great - Will also help get other brands into WRC due to lower running costs
December 17, 2008 3:45 am
serraxtrem
What will happen with Peter ???
Only i can say is Good Bye !!!!!
December 17, 2008 3:53 am
dallaz
any one with re-runs of the 90's & 80's seasons.
i'm paying big $$$
oh how i miss those classic battles.
those were the good old days.
a truly sad day.
Mud.. is what really made a Subaru, a Subaru.
December 17, 2008 5:35 am
firedog25
This is HORRIBLE news! Subaru withdrawing from WRC is like sorority girls not drinking wine coolers anymore!
December 18, 2008 6:42 pm
shadowphantom
Wow this is not good at all. But will they pull out of Super GT next? This is a big blow to the rallying world nontheless
December 18, 2008 11:16 pm
