Dave Mirra no longer driving for Subaru in the GRC

"SubiSanchez" (sanchez20) 09/11/2013 at 11:12 • Filed to: GRC

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According to this !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , Dave Mirra won't be driving for Subaru at the final 2 rounds of GRC this season. Apparently Subaru decided they would be dropping which ever driver was lowest in points for the final 2 rounds. Budget issues perhaps? Such a shame since Mirra looked to be doing pretty well at the last round. Though he does mention he could be back with a different car.

dinobot666 > SubiSanchez 09/11/2013 at 11:32

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Eh. Dave is a pretty nice guy and obviously a pretty big name, but he's never been the talent on stage rally or rallycross that Subaru had hoped for.

magman007 > dinobot666 09/11/2013 at 14:53

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I feel the same about Lasek as well, and felt the same about pastrana, and he has a modicum of rally talent. I would like to see them Bring higgins in. If kenny from the block can manage rally america, a few wrc showings, and GRC then why not? Im sure GRC pays out more for doing well than Rally america.

Dusty Ventures > magman007 09/11/2013 at 15:02

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Since Rally America pays zero you are correct ;) Bringing Diggins in would be a smart move. He tested and helped develop the cars so he's already familiar with them. And he wants to do GRC

Dusty Ventures > SubiSanchez 09/11/2013 at 15:03

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Mira's lower in the points than Lasek? Wow, I would have guessed that to be the other way around

dinobot666 > magman007 09/11/2013 at 15:05

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Pastrana was a pretty good stage rally driver at the time. He was certainly more adept at turning a wheel on gravel than he is on pavement, as evidenced by his lack of success in NASCAR, which I'm totally gloating about.

magman007 > Dusty Ventures 09/11/2013 at 15:14

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He didn't do too bad at gym grid either If I recall correctly. The viking is great as well.

SubiSanchez > Dusty Ventures 09/11/2013 at 15:47

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Yup I would assumed that too but guess Lasek has had a bit more luck and consistency. Still no where near the pace of Isachsen though.

Dusty Ventures > magman007 09/11/2013 at 16:59

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The Viking is either a two time or three time European Rallycross champion, so it's no surprise he's doing well. He's been integral to the development of the Subarus because he has so much knowledge and experience