Crash.net:
How do you see the WRC developing in future years?
HM:
I think the biggest challenge is what it costs to do it. In my mind that has got out of hand. They have to concentrate and some how get the costs down and get more people in it - they need to get it back to how it use to be a bit more.
Crash.net:
Do you think that is a big barrier for drivers’ - and for your son as well in terms of getting into the WRC?
HM:
Yeah it is - there is no way a normal person can find that amount of money and find what it costs. If you don’t have an oil company you are really in trouble if you want to step up! You can do Group N that is still manageable. But when you go to World Rally Cars it is so expensive a private person can’t do it. That means all the good drivers’ can’t come through.
Crash.net:
What do they need to do to lower costs?
HM:
I think you can’t make an omelette without breaking any eggs! You have to really turn 180 degrees. Just forget it and start from the beginning. I don’t think the spectators really need to have very high technical solutions there. You can have it very enjoyable with the Escorts.
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