I've been watching a bunch of Canadian rally videos lately, and I'm a little confused. Maybe this is a touchy subject but..
Why does, for instance, Subaru Canada field a factory team made up of Canadians, same with Hyundai to some extent (unofficially?). In the States though it seems like the factory drivers holding US passports are outnumbered and somewhat lower on the totem pole. Mitsubishi doesn't sell cars up North, of course, so no factory involvement.
Just seems weird to me. I can't imagine the competition is so low in Canada that they don't "need" foreign pros to win. It seems like it would be a better investment to hire local talent. I know there are some fast Yanks out there.
Of course, I have little to no understanding of the internal politics at work here.
Skye Poier
Seattle, WA
Vive le Prole-le-Ralliat!
http://www.rallyrace.net/
Why does, for instance, Subaru Canada field a factory team made up of Canadians, same with Hyundai to some extent (unofficially?). In the States though it seems like the factory drivers holding US passports are outnumbered and somewhat lower on the totem pole. Mitsubishi doesn't sell cars up North, of course, so no factory involvement.
Just seems weird to me. I can't imagine the competition is so low in Canada that they don't "need" foreign pros to win. It seems like it would be a better investment to hire local talent. I know there are some fast Yanks out there.
Of course, I have little to no understanding of the internal politics at work here.
Skye Poier
Seattle, WA
Vive le Prole-le-Ralliat!
http://www.rallyrace.net/