In the 1980s, the governing body of motorsport, the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) released a new set of regulations for a new division of racing cars.
One that would allow manufacturers to freely showcase and build faster and powerful cars to race- with the only issue being that it was far too dangerous for the driver, the co-driver and the spectators.
Especially in a context of a rally where many people stand or sit either on or on the side of the road during a rally event.
One of the examples of the most famous Group B rally cars was the Audi Quattro, driven by many legends of motorsport which caused it to become the most iconic cars in motorsport history apart from the Lancia Stratos.
One of the biggest rivalries of motorsport originated from this period of rally.
The heated rivalry between the Audi Quattro and the Lancia 037 showcasing the talent of drivers like Hannu Mikkola, Walter Röhrl, Michèle Mouton and Stig Blomqvist.
One that would allow manufacturers to freely showcase and build faster and powerful cars to race- with the only issue being that it was far too dangerous for the driver, the co-driver and the spectators.
Especially in a context of a rally where many people stand or sit either on or on the side of the road during a rally event.
One of the examples of the most famous Group B rally cars was the Audi Quattro, driven by many legends of motorsport which caused it to become the most iconic cars in motorsport history apart from the Lancia Stratos.
One of the biggest rivalries of motorsport originated from this period of rally.
The heated rivalry between the Audi Quattro and the Lancia 037 showcasing the talent of drivers like Hannu Mikkola, Walter Röhrl, Michèle Mouton and Stig Blomqvist.
Unfortunately, for Group "B" fans, it was discontinued for safety reasons after many crashes and dangerous incidents involving the crowds of people watching the rally event.
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