Possible saviour for WRC coverage? [Rumour]

Just when everything looked to be back on track with a promoter for the WRC, talks broke down between Eurosport and the FIA. Little is known of why the talks broke down but the general feeling of things is that the FIA are playing hard to get. Eurosport would have been an ideal promoter for the championship as it has previously done so well with its IRC coverage.

Now, with everything up in the air, rumours are surfacing about a possible deal being struck between Extreme Video Group and the FIA.

Background info of Extreme Video Group:

Extreme Video Group have been contracted to provide mini cam footage for BBC2's Top Gear, they use their years of experience to find the best solution for each shoot. When each shoot is completely different to the last, flexibility and innovation is the key. They custom design video systems for each shoot providing safe and effective solutions every time.

Solid State SDHC recorders are used when possible to provide high quality break-up free footage in situations where a tape recorder would not hold up. Their Solid State cameras have survived crashes after being launched through the air at 90mph, still rolling and with not a glitch in the recording!

Their technicians are happy to travel wherever they are needed be it Norfolk, Africa or Japan, and all their rushes are transferred either on location or in their office to the required format to be delivered on schedule to post production.

EVG have also been involved with The British Touring Car Championship with using their specialised vehicle mounted camera systems.

The JCB Dieselmax land speed record was also a test of the company's systems. They worked with the JCB engineers to design a safe and discreet onboard camera system capable of withstanding extremely high temperatures and speeds.

Fingers crossed that the FIA and Extreme Video can work towards a deal. The WRC need a deal in place to help promote the sport and ensure a future of the WRC. Currently the FIA has stated that individual rally organisers must fund their own rallies with no backing from a promoter.

Extreme Video has hinted on their Facebook page that they're in talks with the FIA. It's now a waiting game to see what can be agreed.