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Saab, Volkswagen next to join WRC?

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A recent report from autosport suggests both Saab and Volkswagen are considering a future in WRC. Saab have a proud rallying history but haven’t competed at the highest level in over 30 years.

It’s understood they could return in 2012 with a WRC car based on their 9-1 or 9-2 platform. They could even source their engines direct from MINI, who have also recently announced a return to top level rallying.

An anonymous source has reportedly told autosport that meetings between Saab and WRC organisers have already taken place, “The initial meeting has happened and there’s a huge amount of enthusiasm from all concerned. Like Mini, Saab has a great heritage in the sport and a return to the WRC makes a lot of sense.” The article states more talks are planned in October.

It was also reported that Volkswagen could be ready to commit to the WRC with a limited program in 2012, before a full on assault in 2013.

Simon Long, CEO of North One Sport, WRC’s promoter, said, “I think Mini’s announcement has given people a lot of confidence in the sport. The messages we’re getting are all positive.”

[Source: autosport | Pic: SaabRally]

3 replies on “Saab, Volkswagen next to join WRC?”

VW I could believe but where the hell will Saab find the money to get serious?

I predict tears.

bout time. i switched to IRC cos i got sick of seeing nothing but fords and citroen C4s getting around. its safe to say in its current state with Subaru, Peugeot etc all pulling out WRC is in a lull

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