Audi rallys on (was: Re: the facts on the torsen in rallying)

[James Marriott <marriott@micron.net>]

Haudi,

Dave Eaton wrote:
> 
> once again scott conveniently forgets to mention a few pertinent facts when
> discussing audi, torsen and rallying.  (reference his statement yesterday that
> audi chose not to rally the torsen).
> 
> such as that audi withdrew from comeptitive rallying at the end of 1985,
> *before* the torsen was available.
> 
> important data point?  you decide.

Not that it matters one whit to the S&D love fest, but . . .

Just to clarify:  my "Audi Motorsport '96" book (quoted w/o permission
at http://netnow.micron.net/~marriott) lists:
Audi takes second in '85
Hannu wins Hong Kong/Beijing Rally in '85
Audi competes in first three '86 WRC events before withdrawing for
season (crowd safety cited)
Stig wins HK/B in '86
Audi finishes second in WRC '87 after entering ONLY FOUR OF THIRTEEN
events. Some good events there, eh?

Good luck, fellas,
James
'87 4kq (open center)
'86 4ks (_really_ open center)