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Richard Weaver
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Registrace 29. 09. 2015
Fiesta R5 Rally Car Monteberg Rally 2024
Richard Weaver takes his Fiesta R5 Rally Car to Belgium for the Montberg Rally 2024.
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Fiesta R5 - trip to Belgium and then what??? Should it stay or go? 🤔
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Richard Weaver prepares to go to Belgium in his fiesta R5, and then contemplates what to do next. #fiestar5 #rally #rallycrash #rallycrashes #rallye #rallysport #wrc
Fiesta R5 - East Riding Stages Rally 2024
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Richard Weaver tackles the East Riding Stages Rally 2024 in his Fiesta R5. New Co-driver, Jack Morris on the notes. Dom Buckley Motorsport on service.  #fiestar5 #rally #rallycrash #rallycrashes #rallye #rallysport #wrc @SpecialStage @avin_the_crack @NightingaleRallyMedia @VHSRallies @Rallygastt @DefComRallySport @wrc @RedBullRally @FIAWorldRX @FlyinFinnMotorsportVideos @Irishrallying @mad4ta...
How do I start in stage rallying?
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How to get started in stage rallying. Also, a preface to next weekend’s Snetteron Rally, where I help service Ellie Taylor in her first senior rally in her R2 Fiesta. #fiestar5 #rally #rallycrash #rallycrashes #rallye #rallysport #wrc
Fiesta R5 - Thanks for watching! Richard Weaver
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Thanks, everyone who’s been watching the content, I think I’m going to leave it there for the time being. It’s been really great to share my experience with you. 👍🏻
Fiesta R5 at Brands Hatch Stages Rally - Richard Weaver Rally Driver
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We take the fiesta R5 to Brands Hatch for the 2024 winter rally and I also go to Brooklands to collect an award for the ACSMC championship. Credit @SpecialStage for a snippet of their amazing footage! @mad4tarmotorsportvideos @Rallygastt @avin_the_crack @irishrally @KMRallyvideos @dukevideo @FlyinFinnMotorsportVideos @FullThrottleVids @KenBlockHHIC @TheHoonigans @ryanrallyvideos @wrc #fiestar5 ...
Fiesta R5 takes on 2 x Rally in 2 x days!
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Richard Weaver takes his Fiesta R5 on 2 x different rallies over a weekend. Firstly, the Southdowns Stages at Goodwood and then the Dukeries at Donington Park. How will it go?! Onboard footage and an overview of the weekend’s events 👍🏻 #fiestar5 #rally #rallycrash #rallycrashes #rallye #rallysport #wrc @isleofwightcarclub6995 @wrc @msncircuitrallychampionshi3391 @Rallygastt @NightingaleRallyMed...
Fiesta R5 - can it be CLUBMAN rallying?
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The great debate, can I call myself a clubman rally driver anymore or not, now I’m competing in a Fiesta R5? # #fiestar5 #rally #rallycrash #rallycrashes #rallye #rallysport #wrc @avin_the_crack @mad4tarmotorsportvideos @OnTheLimitSports @isleofwightcarclub6995 @FrankKellyRallying @wrc @Rallygastt @SpecialStage @Rallygastt @DefComRallySport @rallyteamboonekurt7993 @ChrisHarrisonCars
Fiesta R5 running costs update
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A quick update on running my Fiesta R5 and the realities of ownership. #fiestar5 #rally #rallycrash #rallycrashes #rallye #rallysport #wrc @avin_the_crack @FlyinFinnMotorsportVideos @Rallygastt @wrc @mad4tarmotorsportvideos @isleofwightcarclub6995 @FrankKellyRallying @OnTheLimitSports @onthepacenotemedia5041
Fiesta R5 to Scotland for a service…why!? 😂 …and Challenger Stages 2023 report!
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I take my Fiesta R5 rally car to Dom Buckley Motorsport for work…take a trip around Woodford Trailers and compete at Challenger Stages 2023. #fiestar5 #rally #rallycrash #rallycrashes #rallye #rallysport #wrc @FrankKellyRallying @ehrallyvideos @Rallygastt @irishtarmacrallychampionship @avin_the_crack @wrc @Panewa @rallyteamboonekurt7993 @FlyinFinnMotorsportVideos @irishrallying07 @rallycrash9856
Bovington Medley 2023
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We will be back to Bovington on 22nd October for the Challenger Stages. Sorry for lack of updates, but there are another couple of rallies in the pipeline. So stay tuned!
Fiesta R5 Rally Car On-Board from Bovington Stages Rally 2023 - Richard Weaver / Frankie Hillman
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In- car of SS2 Bovington Stages Rally 2023
Fiesta R5 Rally Car - Bovington Stages 2023 with in-car footage!
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Richard Weaver takes his Fiesta R5 and competes on the Bovington Stages Rally 2023. *Pre-event preparation *In-car footage of the stage *On event action *Service park #rally #rallycar #fiestar5 #msport #rallydriver #wrc #rallye #rally_cars #rallycrash #tyres @avin_the_crack @ehrallyvideos @Rallygastt @DefComRallySport @rallyteamboonekurt7993 @SpecialStage @FlyinFinnMotorsportVideos @harrysgarag...
Beautiful ex-factory Toyota Corolla WRC Driven HARD!
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D.Taylor Motorsport take the gorgeous ex-works, genuine Toyota Corolla WRC to Eifel Rallye Festival with rally driver Darrell Taylor and co-driver Steve McNulty, to attack the amazing stages in the Daun region of Germany. The festival showcases almost every kind of works rally car ever produced. Onboard footage of this iconic WRC car! #fiestar5 #msport #rally #rallycar #wrc #rally #rallycar #ra...
Fiesta R5 Rally Car - Fitting a Wired remote for Go-Pro kit.
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Fiesta R5 Rally Car - Fitting a Wired remote for Go-Pro kit. #fiestar5 #msport #rally #rallycar #wrc #rallydriver #tyres #rallycrash #rallye #rally_cars @avin_the_crack @wrc @SpecialStage @FlyinFinnMotorsport @Rallygastt @VHSRallies @DefComRallySport @rallyteamboonekurt7993 @OnTheLimitSports @onthepacenotemedia5041 @isleofwightcarclub6995 @RalioS4C @KMRallyvideos @retropowercars @harrysgarage @...
Fiesta R5 Rally Car | in-car footage | MOT test - will it pass!!??
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Fiesta R5 Rally Car | in-car footage | MOT test - will it pass!!??
Fiesta R5 & Clubman Rallying - What Tyres??!
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Fiesta R5 & Clubman Rallying - What Tyres??!
How do I describe driving a Fiesta R5 rally car?
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How do I describe driving a Fiesta R5 rally car?
Richard Weaver Fiesta R5 @ Abingdon Carnival Rally 2023 - completed it mate! 👍🏻✅😁
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Richard Weaver Fiesta R5 @ Abingdon Carnival Rally 2023 - completed it mate! 👍🏻✅😁
Richard Weaver R5 repair update, opinion and an old escort.
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Richard Weaver R5 repair update, opinion and an old escort.
Fiesta R5, Richard Weaver post-Clacton repairs, but what event next???
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Fiesta R5, Richard Weaver post-Clacton repairs, but what event next???
Clacton Rally - Richard Weaver, Fiesta R5, build up, event and aftermath!
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Clacton Rally - Richard Weaver, Fiesta R5, build up, event and aftermath!
R5 - testing and coaching at Gwynnespeed
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R5 - testing and coaching at Gwynnespeed
R5 Fiesta - a day out and drop off for preparation
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R5 Fiesta - a day out and drop off for preparation
Richard Weaver & Steve McNulty - Brands Hatch Winter Stages 2022 - Mitsubishi Evo 6
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Richard Weaver & Steve McNulty - Brands Hatch Winter Stages 2022 - Mitsubishi Evo 6
Richard Weaver/Dylan Thomas - Brands Hatch Stages 2023 - Mitsubishi Evo 6
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Richard Weaver/Dylan Thomas - Brands Hatch Stages 2023 - Mitsubishi Evo 6
Mike Davidson interview @ Jon Dyer Memorial Island Stages 2022
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Mike Davidson interview @ Jon Dyer Memorial Island Stages 2022
do they allow the paddles in BRC?
Would be nice to have more racing footage!
Would be nice to have onboard footage!
Best video yet Richard, I particularly loved the power slide out of the hairpin- great car control mate!
Thanks Steve! I’m glad you liked it, felt good on the inside too. Feel I am starting to get the hang of the car now. This rally was a great step forward in understating the car. Appreciate your comment as always. ☺️
In the series/rallies which you compete, are you allowed to use the Mk7.5 Fiesta WRC (what would now be considered/classed as Rally 1) rear wing? Since they grant you paddle shifters, I am guessing that you could get away with that as well. Of course the strict homologation stickler, Euro rallies will not allow either of the above.
I think I’d be ok with the WRC wing, but I don’t know.
hellor Richard, I saw your blue fiesta and instantly knew it was you, i have some videos of you (always the same corner). I was wondering if i can send them to you? Congrats on finishing the rally, I hope you enjoyed it in Belgium.
That’s very cool mate. Can you contact me on WhatsApp? +447734556951
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Nice one., that looked like great fun. Budget is everything. Picking 3or 4 events you really want to do is better then doing 8 or nine in a series, 6 of which are of no real interest.
Very true! I completely agree. A car like this needs to be used for the right rallies.
Get yourself over to Ireland for a spin, Wexford stages in early September, 2 days closed roads 10 minutes off the boat in Rosslare, always a very well run event
Really been pondering that one too.
What are the costs like compared to the uk?
Entries are about €600 all in. So a bit cheaper. Which helps with the cross channel bit.
I got some extra shots from you! 🔥
Awesome. Would love to see them
Always enjoy the honesty. It's nice to see the comparisons with East Riding which is a fantastic event. It looks like events over here are slowly becoming more and more slick, spectator friendly and social like you see on the continent. It's easy to forget especially with COVID how most closed road events in the UK haven't ran that many times, hopefully keep improving!
Totally agree. Covid really knocked the development of closed roads back. But they are on the rise and improving all the time
Nice content... Come to Portugal, we have lots of nice rallys 🇵🇹🙌
Maybe one day! My father and uncle did the Firestone rally in Spain in the 1970’s.
Sounds like it came together Richard and she did not seem that much slower from the footage. The town square assembly point did also remind me of the East Riding Stages. Pleased you are keeping her and look forward to your next outing. Phil
Thanks Phil.
Brilliant Richard, great video, well done.
Glad you enjoyed it👍🏻
It was awsome to see you drive in real life in Monteberg!!!
Thank you Victor, really pleased you enjoyed the rally 😁
as always, a great watch and i too feel your pain with the budgets. great to hear that you are keeping the car
Thanks mate. Appreciated
Well done dude! The smile is back 😊
Yes. 🙌🏻 it was a great rally 😄 (Layland being seeded car behind us was a bit of a bummer, but you know, can’t have everything. 🤣🤣)
Rallye du Bethune is another one with a stunning town centre/ parc ferme. They make a big event of it on the continent, and the local people understand the revenue a rally brings. Whereas we're still running single venues at the back of nowhere closed off to the public. It's slowly changing for the better.
Do they allow paddle shift on Bethune, Paul? I think it has to be as homologated.
You could see your confidence growing after every stage. Totally agree (speaking as a spectator) Rallying on the continent is so much better.
Cheers mate. It took a while to get confident on the new (improved) set up.
Love following this!
Thanks Russell. 😁
Great video Rich. Glad you had a good time :-) Here's to the next one! All the best...
Cheers Carey. It was a real pleasure to be on those wonderful stages.
East Belgium will be a very expensive event. As you are forced to buy tyres and gasoline beforehand from the RACB. Very pretty rally tho.
I’ll give it a miss then. Perhaps Tour of Flanders
How do entry fees compare to the uk and Belgium ?
@@Richard_Weaver omloop van Vlaanderen is the same as its a brc event as well. Only difference is its not so deep in Belgium for you. Best rallys for the money are vas/asaf rallys to be honest. Like Wervik that is soon or staden.
Well done Richard great video 👌
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks Michael.
Well done Rich, great to see you got your mojo for the R5 back,
You and me both! Glad to have got away with it too. Big ditches out there 😮
well done Matey. Looks like you smoked it. Keep going ..its a stretch , but you won't regret it, those memories last forever😉
That's the plan! Thanks Matt
Might be a mad idea but if Belgium is where your heart lies. Why not take a look at a GT3 ? They’re used a fair bit are they not?
Not mad by any means. A wonderful suggestion and I have to say, something I have considered.
In “livery”. I like the analogy. Cheaper to run than a horse tho!
You can also park a car in the shed for six months and ignore it if you don’t want to use it, it doesn’t eat any grass!
Hi Richard good to hear from you 😃 I cant be much help I’m afraid I’ve been out of the sport for so long the escorts out there are so expensive to run/ maintain and are a world away away from what we rallied in the 70’s and 80’s but I guess the main thing is to enjoy what your doing whichever car you choose. Hope Belgium goes well like yourself I loved it out there 😊 looking forward to the videos of the event regards David
Thanks David, I really appreciate the comment. As the years roll by things don’t get any cheaper!
Good luck mista. Looking fwd to the next update
Thanks mate
The R5 is a top machine and super competitive but id invest in a MK2 and The rally of the lakes in killarney Ireland is on the first weekend of May that would of been the rally to head for
I’ve always wanted to do that event to be fair 👍🏻
I totally respect you for living the R5 dream. However, you dont sound like you are getting the same level of enjoyment out of the sport, that you used to get in the Evo. If you want to stay on tarmac, then buy a darrian! Seriously hear me out. As you know i run a Darrian. Its a 32 year old car, with 40 year old technology. No traction control, no electronic gizmos, just driver input - it doesnt even have ppwer steering, just a rack from a hillman imp. 100% run from my home garage, with help from a good mate. I would guess, my car, as a package, is probably valued at less than you are spending in a year on running an R5. We were swapping times within a second of each other at Bovington. I am loving my rallying and there is nothing better than raw rear wheel drive power in a darrian which can be just as competitive on tarmac events as an R5. A new one has all the electronics, traction control, power steering yadda yadda and will beat top spec escorts and r5's all day long. Just my thoughts - whatever you decide, make sure it gives you that smile and energy of the Evo days 👍🏽
Thanks Dan. A good reply and words of wisdom. The only gripe with the Darrian is you can’t easily use them in Belgium. My thoughts have strayed that way however…
@@Richard_Weaver my first thought was similar to what Dan has written, you've got doubt in your mind now about the R5 so you're not at 100% enjoyment - and whilst you may not be 100% ready to sell the it right now, potentially sticking with it can just lower your enjoyment and can be a good way to spoil what you love doing.
@autoplasMetro6r4v6 I’ll get the weekend out the way and have a think
Nice to see you posting again(and out with the woofer!) and I can appreciate your dilemma. Opinions are a bit like- well you’ve heard the phrase, but my thoughts- R5 is now the clubman class, expensive yes, but getting to the stage where finding parts from a fellow competitor on event is probably easier than for a Mitsubishi, and as for running the car, you appear to have a good network around you? My thought would be to document everything you do, but stick to mileages etc and send the bigger items ( transmissions etc) to Neil to keep the value in the car. The thought of a fit mark2 is great, but at a SV event you could be constantly throwing tyres at it at quite an expense. Closed roads events are a great way to go, and Belgium seems by far the best option. Have you ever thought of widening your experience and doing some gravel? I know most out there from a tarmac background wince at the thought, but average speeds are a lot lower, damage to the car( if properly guarded) is minimal, and I genuinely believe it brings any of us on in terms of driving ability, which when faced with a moment on say wet tar can be of great benefit. I think you could go a few different routes (mk2, historic, newer 208R4 or whatever but a significant element of on event costs wouldn’t change ands I think you would be asking yourself why you’d sold a more able car to go slower! Don’t get me wrong, a fit mk2 or a Lancer E9 would be great fun, but both would feel wanting compared to what you have( my opinion- don’t shoot me peeps!) So- keep doing Belgian events, bring the car home and keep on top of it yourself but keep Neil involved, and maybe spend a wee bit of time investigating some gravel events( some are on Neil Buckley’s doorstep so he could run you there. All above is meant with the best possible intent- you’ve been good enough to show us behind the scenes of R5 ownership, and the important thing is to keep enjoying it- sometimes that’s about trying new and less familiar routes. Good luck and enjoy whichever route you choose!
A fabulous and thoughtful reply. You’ve pretty much nailed it in that post. Gravel is something I have done, but not very much. I do like it though. Belgium is where the magic happens for me.
Go historic? BHRC is competitive and I imagine (I might be wrong) a historic spec escort is cheaper to run and just as much fun?
Yes. Historic escort is cheaper (I ran one). Belgium is where my heart lies.
Hi how about a Darrian 2 or 2.5
A very serious consideration, but can’t use in Belgium save for about 2 x events. Sadly.
@@Richard_Weaver But so much opportunity in the UK and Ireland
Richard i have to agree that running these cars are not cheap and as a privateer it certainly stretches the wallet and my advise to anyone wanting to get one should really do their homework on the true running costs
Anyone wanting to buy one probably needs to watch all the vids I’ve made! Rallying is crazy expensive.
A proper Modern spec MK2 will cost as much as a R5 Fiesta, you will still need to maintain it , and will also need someone to run it on events, a rebuld on a Millington or KGP will be every bit as expensive as the Fiesta, and all the running gear will be the same sort of price, MK2's are fetching crazy money, a MK2 with a 2lt XE in it that is presentable is making over 50k these days, it's crazy,
Rebuild on a Millington or KGP is more frequent too.
Rebuild every 1000 stage miles on a Millington
As a privateer what’s the need to win? Its your money and car at risk As a spectator and optimistic future competitor my hero’s have always been the drivers that are sideways and enjoying driving the car . For me the real winner will always be the driver with the biggest smile on his or her face who have driven to entertain If you told me I could win a rally or have the budget to enter twice as many events but never win for me it would be easy choice! Just my thoughts and view tho rich! 😊
This is a dilemma. Nothing is like and R5 to drive. It really is the ultimate rally car.
@@Richard_Weaver in that case if 2 or 3 rallies in a group 4 escort or group A evo isn’t as enjoyable as 1 rally in a r5 for you then there’s your answer! Its a risk reward and a money to enjoyment ratio only you can truly know which gives you the best feeling once the helmet comes off
How difficult is to adapt the paddle shifter?. How much it costs? If you are doubtful about the R5 buy a Fiesta or Clio RALLY3. Cars you can basically use everywhere and are cheap to mantain
Paddle shift is instantly adaptable. You just do it. No thinking required.
@@Richard_Weaver WoW, now in WRC they have been saying they needed to change the gearbox for 2025 rally2+ cars
Great to meet you in Beverley, hope all goes well for you in Belgium
Fab to meet you too.
There's a certain red mini which has more fun than anyone out on the stages. If it were me I would build a modest Escort, slow down and enjoy the participation 👍
Whatever I do, need something QUICK! Just be done a lot of rallying and ultimately I need something properly fast.
Good luck on the Monteberg Rally! I will be there spectating :)
Fingers crossed!
I was competing in a grass roots motorsport and decided not to step up and crack on and try for class wins. Had more fun as it was cheaper, less hassle and i was in with a chance. The chance to take part in your hobby more often and still be in stiff competition wind for me.
I don’t regret stepping up, and the car now have really is the ultimate rally car. Nothing I have driven compares. That said, a good Escort is bloody brilliant.
Quality over quantity! It will cost more over the long run too
So are you saying keep the R5 or change for a different car?
@@Richard_Weaver keep it, you go back you will end up regretting getting rid of it and then getting another one!
👍
14:06 lmaoo
The crushing reality.
@@Richard_Weaver What matters is finishing 🏁
Yes. I quite agree!!
now starting this very journey, first 12 car a few weeks back and more planned over the winter, and hopefully a couple of single venue stage events this year too, but from the navigators seat, no desire to drive myself, while I know I have a lot to learn I can't wait to put it into practice and see how it goes, at that stage in life where I can afford to contribute and enjoy a new challenge.
Best of luck!
Great video
Thanks!