DiRT Rally 2.0 separates its career progression into Rally and Rallycross. Both disciplines combine driving performance with management decisions: selecting an eligible car, investing in vehicle preparation, developing the team and controlling damage between competitive runs.
For a new championship, the key principle is straightforward: protect your repair budget before committing large amounts of credits to another vehicle or an expensive upgrade. Repair costs, vehicle class and maintenance category matter alongside outright power.
The starter cars provide a low-cost introduction to their respective disciplines. The Lancia Fulvia HF in Rally and Opel Corsa Super 1600 in Rallycross have FREE maintenance classifications in the garage catalogue, repairs are free for both cars. Purchased vehicles incur repair costs when damaged.