Polish rally news

[toras]

Whose car is it ??? :confused:
Never seen a 207 with that livery...

It's Mariusz Małyszczycki.

[Raven]

Tom, it was Małyszczycki's car in 2008. He probably sold it.

[br21]

Tom, it was Małyszczycki's car in 2008. He probably sold it.

AFAIK kuzaj sport bought it

[Tom206wrc]

Ok ;)

[subarak]

Sebastian Loeb testing C4 WRC before 66 Rally of Poland

http://rallyonline.pl/index.php?1&modex=pnews&pg_[go]=19&s=22408 (http://rallyonline.pl/index.php?1&modex=pnews&pg_%5Bgo%5D=19&s=22408)http://rallyonline.pl/index.php?1&modex=pnews&pg_

[toras]

Rally Lotos starts today:
http://rallynews.info/lang.en/no/pnews/56

We're going to publish live coverage.
Picturest from shakedown should be published in 2h, which is about to begin. We'll publish more in Polish, but there'll also be English material.

[Tom206wrc]

There's also http://www.subaru.pl/ for live results ;)

[toras]

Photos from shakedown - Rally Lotos Baltic Cup (hot;-))
http://rallynews.info/lang.en/no/galeria/78

[Tom206wrc]

:)

[toras]

Rally Lotos Baltic Cup
Photos from starting ceremony:
http://rallynews.info/lang.en/no/galeria/79

results online, news, photos:
http://rallynews.pl/lang.en/no/subaru

News will also be translated and published on english website.

Super stage starts at 19:00

[Tom206wrc]

:bounce:

[Tom206wrc]

SSS finished ;)

Tomorrow will be another bigger day :bounce:

[toras]

Flight championship in Poland;-)

photos from super special.
http://rallynews.info/lang.en/no/galeria/80

some news in english:
http://rallynews.info/lang.en/no/pnews/58

[tolis]

@toras:
What happened here: http://rallynews.info/lang.en/no/photo/80/1

[Tom206wrc]

SS2 true stage(17km long) is about to start :cool:

[Tom206wrc]

After SS2 only 5.7s separate the five first drivers(Kuzaj, Kuchar, Bouffier, Solowow and Bebenek) :)

Championship leader Kajto lost a lot on the stage(+19s) :confused:

SS3 cancelled due to safety problems :(

SS4 is a very short stage(5km long)...

[Tom206wrc]

Kuzi winner of the first day ahead of Bouffier and Kuchar :)


Pitty something happened to Solowow in the shortest stage(SS4)he would have been able to fight for podium(he finished leg 7th overall after a big climb back) :(

Anyway, action for tomorrow will look promising :bounce:

[Tom206wrc]

Are there any points given to drivers after this first leg ??? :confused:

[Mirek]

Of course. Both legs are counted separately this year with bonus for overal winer.

[Tom206wrc]

What happens on current stage(SS11) ??? :confused: :confused:

[Jarek Z]

Kuzaj is still leading the rally, but has big engine problems. He hopes to finish the rally before his engine dies.

Here is what happened to Kajetanowicz yesterday:
http://www.rallyonline.pl/index.php?1&modex=pnews&&s=22512

And here is what happened to Abramowski when he rolled his car and stopped the stage:
http://www.rallyonline.pl/index.php?1&modex=pnews&&s=22513

Just two stages to go!

[Jarek Z]

Guys, can you tell me who are moderators of this forum? I searched everywhere, but can't find them!

[Tom206wrc]

Kuzaj is still leading the rally, but has big engine problems. He hopes to finish the rally before his engine dies.

Here is what happened to Kajetanowicz yesterday:
http://www.rallyonline.pl/index.php?1&modex=pnews&&s=22512

And here is what happened to Abramowski when he rolled his car and stopped the stage:
http://www.rallyonline.pl/index.php?1&modex=pnews&&s=22513

Just two stages to go!



What about Tomasz Kuchar, stopped after SS11 :confused: :confused:

[Tom206wrc]

Last stage about to start...15.6s between Kuzaj and Bouffier ;)

[Jarek Z]

Kuchar is present in the SS12 results, but his stage time is really bad, I don't know what happened.

Conditions are difficult. It was raining at night so stages are wet and slippery. Ruta went off the road. Engine broke down in Typa's Lancer Evo X. Bebenek brothers are also out of the rally.

[Jarek Z]

Kuzaj wins the rally, 24 seconds faster than Bouffier and over 2 minutes faster than Staniszewski. Congratulations!

[Tom206wrc]

Victory for Kuzaj ahead of Bouffier and Staniszewicz :)

Great return from Solowow from yesterday(SS4 where he lost times and positions), 4th final... :up:

Kajto 5th, in front of Oleksowicz, Kuchar and Czopik

[Jarek Z]

My photos from Elmot Rally can be found here:
http://www.rallyonline.pl/g.php?1&pg_[desc]=+DESC&pg_[ex_path]=3&modex=pokaz&T[id]=4079

Sorry, didn't have time to prepare the gallery quicker!

[Tom206wrc]

Rajd Karkonoski pre-entrylist being filled ;)
http://www.rajdkarkonoski.pl/main.php?id=lista

[Jarek Z]

Provisional entry lists for Karkonoski Rally which will be held on the next weekend...

Polish championship:
http://www.rajdkarkonoski.pl/main.php?id=lista

Polish Cup:
http://www.rajdkarkonoski.pl/main.php?id=lista_rpp

Lausitz Cup:
http://www.rajdkarkonoski.pl/main.php?id=lista_lc

[Jarek Z]

A picture from Rally Poland :D
http://rallyonline.pl:84/ft.php?idg=4136&pg_[go]=13

[Tom206wrc]

Can't wait for this week-end's Rajd Karkonoski :cool:

[Jarek Z]

Why don't you come to Poland for holiday Tom? ;)

[Jarek Z]

My photos from Rally Poland:
http://rallyonline.pl:84/g.php?1&pg_[desc]=+DESC&modex=pokaz&T[id]=4186

[Robert Niestroj]

Some fresh photos from the Stages from the Karkonoski Rally:

http://rallynews.pl/lang.en/no/galeria/158

http://rallynews.pl/lang.en/no/galeria/157

http://rallynews.pl/lang.en/no/galeria/159

[Robert Niestroj]

Over 15 galleries now online and new are being uploaded right now:
http://rallynews.info/lang.en/no/gallerylist/18/0/0

[wwbroe]

Rajd Korkonoski is finished. Great victory for Bouffier who past in the lead on very last stage. :)

1. Bouffier
2. Kuchar at 3"2
3. Solowow at 1'02"4
4. Kajetanowicz at 1'05"0
5. Typa at 4'38"7
6. Prokasov at 5'03"3
7. Bukruk at 5'38"4
8. Bebenek at 9'23"4

Does anybody know what happened with Bebenek brothers, who were leading the rally? What happened with Kuzaj? ;)

[Mirek]

Both crashed.

[wwbroe]

]Both crashed.

Thank you Mirek for the info. ;)

[jolle1982]

it was an great rallye with fantastic special stages! and great bear! :D :D :D :D :D

[wwbroe]

Grizzly bear or another specimen? :D :D :D

[Raven]

wwbroe, you must know that in Poland Mitsubishi Lancer is called "misiek" what means "teddy bear". I think it explains everything :D

[wwbroe]

wwbroe, you must know that in Poland Mitsubishi Lancer is called "misiek" what means "teddy bear". I think it explains everything :D

:up: :up: :up:

[Mirek]

We call it myš (pronunced as mish) which means mouse :)

[jolle1982]

Pictures Rajd karkonoski are Online!

http://www.rallye-magazin.de/forum/galerien/data/500/medium/karkonoski_016_resize.jpg

http://www.rallye-magazin.de/forum/galerien/data/500/medium/karkonoski_150_resize.jpg

http://www.rallye-magazin.de/forum/galerien/data/500/medium/karkonoski_247_resize.jpg

Foto Gallery (http://www.rallyefreaks.de/index.php?option=com_exposeprive&Itemid=4)

[morganmilan]

Pictures Rajd karkonoski are Online!

http://www.rallye-magazin.de/forum/galerien/data/500/medium/karkonoski_016_resize.jpg

http://www.rallye-magazin.de/forum/galerien/data/500/medium/karkonoski_150_resize.jpg

http://www.rallye-magazin.de/forum/galerien/data/500/medium/karkonoski_247_resize.jpg

Foto Gallery (http://www.rallyefreaks.de/index.php?option=com_exposeprive&Itemid=4)

Prima!!! ;)

[urabus-denoS2000]

We call it 'micek' which means nothing ;)

[Jarek Z]

Does anybody know what happened with Bebenek brothers, who were leading the rally?

Here is what happened to Bebenek brothers. It's a pity because they were driving a great rally :(

http://rallyonline.pl:84/ft.php?idg=4205&pg_[go]=5

[Tom206wrc]

I have the feeling Rzeszowski09 next week will be a great event, very disputed until the last stage :cool:

[toras]

Hello

Grzyb switched his Abarth to Peugeot 207 S2000 for Karpackie Rally Rzeszowski and will drive Peugeot sponsored by Fiat Rufa :)

Photos from the tests of Grzyb, Beres and Bouffier before Rzeszowski Rally:
http://rallynews.pl/lang.en/no/galeria/204

Today is shakedown and official start ceremony.

[toras]

Karpackie Rzeszowski Rally

Photos from shakedown:
http://rallynews.pl/lang.en/no/galeria/208
and Scrutineering:
http://rallynews.pl/lang.en/no/galeria/207

[Raven]

So, the rally is on!
So far only on ss1: Kuzaj changed the tyre on stage, Beres had a flat tyre, Sołowow had problems with gearbox, Bouffier out, Hadik crashed and the stage is stopped. Ambulance and the fire/rescue brigade on the tage.
The beginning like in Hitchcock movie, I hope Hadik is ok!

[Wim_Impreza]

Raven, please can you put a link to the results?

[Raven]

Here it goes - http://rally.walter.pl/2009/rsmp_rzeszowski/index.php?view=0&odcinek=1&klasa=General&refresh=60

[Wim_Impreza]

Thank you. Can Slovak crews take points also for the Polish Championship?

[Mirek]

I hope everything is ok for Hádik and his co-driver!

There are very strange notional times (Kuchar +44,5)...

[Raven]

]I hope everything is ok for Hádik and his co-driver!

There are very strange notional times (Kuchar +44,5)...
Probably all of the crews (after the accident) will have the same time...

[Raven]

Thank you. Can Slovak crews take points also for the Polish Championship?
If I understand the regulations well (I was never a fan of them), they will score points, but only for the rally. To be calssified in the season, at least two rallies are required.

[Wim_Impreza]

Thanks again, Raven. Strange that Tom is not here now, there are 8 207 S2000's for him in this rally.

[Madeira]

Thanks again, Raven. Strange that Tom is not here now, there are 8 207 S2000's for him in this rally.
Maybe he did not recover yet after the shock he had last week with Basso's victory in Rally Vinho Madeira...

[Raven]

Or he is disconnected? This must be something serious... :-(

[[Madeira-Rally]]

SS2 started

[[Madeira-Rally]]

Grzyb faster than Kuzaj...
So, I think Grzyb is pushing on the limit..

From who is the car of Grzyb?

[Mirek]

Tagai I think.

[Raven]

As you can see on this photo, the car is from Tagai (TRT).
http://rallynews.pl/lang.en/no/photo/210/45

[pucky54]

Correct, its the rebuilt Kresta car from Barum last year ;)

[Mirek]

http://www.img.motoplaneta.pl/images/ro/38/2009/09turbo01rzeszowski_wypadek_460.jpg
http://www.img.motoplaneta.pl/images/ro/38/2009/09turbo02rzeszowski_wypadek_460.jpg

Both crew members are on the photo. It looks like it wasn't serious fortunately.

[[Madeira-Rally]]

Finally, Kuzi faster than Grzyb
I was hoping to see Beres closer to top guys... I know he had a puncture on the 1st stage, but Solowow are being faster than Beres...

[Mirek]

SS4 stopped again (3rd from 4 stages) after the crash of Melichárek (crew ok).

[[Madeira-Rally]]

Drivers are being slow in second loop on the stages...

[Jarek Z]

After SS3 Grzyb said that he is happy with his pace, but he is not driving 100% :)

[Filip]

I'm a bit dissapointed by Bereš's pace, but maybe it's something with the car :confused: . On the other hand Oleksowicz is doing a good job, is this his home rally?

[Jarek Z]

I'm also completely disappointed with Beres. No, it is not Oleksowicz's home rally. It is Grzyb's home rally :)

[urabus-denoS2000]

Hopefully Kuzi doesnt crash,it would be too much

[toras]

Hello

15 galleries from Rzeszowski Rally:
http://rallynews.pl/lang.en/no/gallerylist/25/0/0

[Raven]

OS9 cancelled... because time control crew was late on the stage. Funny and pitiful.

[Jarek Z]

Grzyb wins the rally in front of Kuchar and Kajetanowicz. Bouffier, who was fastest on today's leg, keeps the lead in Polish Rally Championship.

http://rallyonline.pl:84/ft.php?idg=4239&pg_[go]=30

[Tom206wrc]

Thanks again, Raven. Strange that Tom is not here now, there are 8 207 S2000's for him in this rally.


I was in holidays again for 10 days without computers ;(

[Raven]

HORROR http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums/images/icons/eek.gif ;)

[Tom206wrc]

I know it doesn't count for polish championship, but Tomasz Kuchar and Maciej Oleksowicz run the Rajd Kormoran this week-end ;)

[Tom206wrc]

Nicolas Vouilloz at Rajd Orlen, next round of polish championship ????? :eek: :eek:
http://www.autoklub.pl/26111,hotnews.html

[Jarek Z]

It's not confirmed yet, but Peugeot Polska are trying to invite Vouilloz here to drive Pug 207 RC Rally.

[Tom206wrc]

Thanks Jarek... ;)

So I guess Peugeot Polska wants to create a 207 Cup in 2010 :confused:

[Tom206wrc]

Vouilloz and his codriver Klinger, added to the entrylist today :D
http://www.rajdorlen.pl/

[Wim_Impreza]

Provisional entry list: http://www.rajdorlen.pl/dokumenty/Listazgloszen.pdf

[Jarek Z]

Who knows anything about Peugeot 207 RC Rallye? What kind of car is it? Does it fall into R3 category? Is it something that Tobia Cavallini was testing in Italy early this year?

[Mirek]

Yes, it is in class R3 but it's much cheaper and also slower. Basicly it's a car for cups (popular 207 Volante in France or Italy). Engine is standard 1.6 turbo with only new software I think (210 Hp?). The car is for some 25 tousand Euro AFAIK.

Were You on Barum? There was Denis Millet with this car.

[Raven]

]Were You on Barum? There was Denis Millet with this car.
The car (or maybe a driver) was not impressive at all on Madeira... :(

[Mirek]

The car is quite boring, You're right. I found Stromšík's Corsa R3T much more attractive but shame is that it's been very unreliable so far.

[Jarek Z]

Thanks for the info Mirek. Yes, I was on Barum Rally, but I didn't notice this car. I guess I payed too much attention to the historic cars ;)

[Tom206wrc]

http://www.autoklub.pl/26208,hotnews.html


Do we learn something interesting about Bouffier's future(in rallying of course) :confused:

[Tom206wrc]

Can't wait for Rajd Orlen to start :bounce:

[toras]

Orlen Rally Shakedown results:

1. Bouffier 1:47,7 (5)
2. Sołowow 1:48,4
3. Kuzaj 1:48,4
4. Kuchar 1:49,4
5. Ruta 1:50,9
6. Kajetanowicz 1:51,0
7. Butruk 1:51,8
8. Bębenek 1:51,9
9. Oleksowicz 1:52,7
10.Typa 1:53,2

Photo of Vouilloz's Peugeot 207 RC:
http://rallynews.pl/lang.en/no/pp/989

[Tom206wrc]

Classic Peugeot-Sport test car livery ;)

Thanks for pic and SD results :)

[Tom206wrc]

What happened to both Oleksowicz ??? :confused:
http://www.autoklub.pl/26355,news.html

[Mirek]

If I undertsand right, it was a penalty for illegal recce.

[Tom206wrc]

OK :mark:

Thanks Mirek...

[Raven]

]If I undertsand right, it was a penalty for illegal recce.
Wrong, one of the team members (not a driver or co-driver) was on the rally route, what was illegal according to the rules of Eurepan Cup Central (which resulted in 1min penalty), but legal in polish rules.

[Tom206wrc]

Rajd Orlen just started ;)

[Tom206wrc]

Looks like an interesting duel between Kuchar, Kuzaj and Bouffier, separated by 2.7s after SS2 :)

[toras]

Orlen Rally - photos from SS 1:
http://rallynews.pl/lang.en/no/galeria/288

[toras]

and SS 2:
http://rallynews.pl/lang.en/no/galeria/289

[toras]

and photos from SS 3
http://rallynews.pl/lang.en/no/galeria/291

[Tom206wrc]

SS4 started :)

Kuzaj and Kuchar equal leaders before the last loop of stages with Bouffier +3s, Solowow +11s and Kajto +18s... ;)

[Jarek Z]

After SS3 Kuchar said that he is driving like an old woman, but... he's leading the rally! :D

[Jarek Z]

Kuzaj wins day 1, although he says that he is not happy with the way he drives and can't find the right rhythm. Kuchar is second and Bouffier third. Six stages wait for the drivers tomorrow.

[Tom206wrc]

Perhaps Bouffier has the best position for tomorrow and will let Kuzi and Kuchar sweep the road for him :rolleyes:

[Tom206wrc]

Start 2nd leg Rajd Orlen ;)

[Tom206wrc]

I'm surprised Bouffier lost 8.7s on Kuzi on SS6 :confused:

Kajto "stopped on stage" :(

[Tom206wrc]

Bouffier reacted in the long SS7 and was fastest ;)

[Tom206wrc]

End of the first loop of three stages...Kuzaj gets 19s and 20s advantage over Kuchar and Bouffier...

[Tom206wrc]

Good job by Nico Vouilloz too, fighting for the lead in 2WD, against the C2R2 Max that is said to be one of the most efficient cars on gravel :)

[Jarek Z]

Simo Jean-Joseph is present on the rally as Citroen Racing Trophy coordinator. Here in a conversation with Michal Solowow:
http://rallyonline.pl:84/ft.php?idg=4346&pg_[go]=12

3 stages to go!

[Tom206wrc]

Maybe he wants to sell a C2R2Max to Solowow for 2010 ??? :p :


Few minutes before SS9 to run :cool:

[toras]

Orlen Rally - photos from all stages (from SS1 to SS8):
http://rallynews.pl/lang.en/no/gallerylist/2/0/0

[Tom206wrc]

Oh no Solowow in problems on SS9 :(

[Jarek Z]

Kuzaj wins the rally, in front of Bouffier and Kuchar. Solowow withdrew after experiencing technical problem with his car.

[Tom206wrc]

Victory for Vouilloz in the 2WD class too :bounce:

[Jarek Z]

Entry list for Dolnoslaski Rally, the last round of the Polish championship. The rally will be held this weekend and it will reveal the new Polish champion.
http://rajdy.autoklub.pl/event/list/id/642

[Tom206wrc]

;)

[Jarek Z]

Championship standings before the rally:
1 Bryan Bouffier 123
2 Tomasz Kuchar 120
3 Leszek Kuzaj 102
4 Kajetan Kajetanowicz 79
5 Michał Sołowow 75

[Jarek Z]

Kuzaj was fastest on shakedown, in front of Kajetenowicz and Bouffier.

[havk]

after ss1:
Kuchar
Kuzaj +0,9
Kajetanowicz +1,0
Oleksowicz +3,6
Stec +3,8
Bouffier +5,1

[Tom206wrc]

Kuchar won the Prolog in front of Kuzaj and Kajto ;)

[pucky54]

is it a gravel or tarmac event?

[Mirek]

Tarmac, I think

[Tom206wrc]

Looking at pics of shakedown stage, yep it looks like tarmac ;)

[Tom206wrc]

What happened to Szymon Ruta on(or before??)SS2 ??? :mark:

[Tom206wrc]

After first loop of stages today(SS2-3-4), Kuzaj leading in front of Kuchar, Kajto, Bouffier, Bebenek and Oleksowicz... ;)

[Tom206wrc]

Kuzaj car in fire and stage stopped for ambulance and rescue service(SS9) :confused:

[Ondra WRC]

Tom: crew is OK :)

[Tom206wrc]

Off road at the end of SS9 for Kuzi :s

[toras]

Kuchar won first day, Bouffier is second.

Photo Kuzaj's accident:
http://rallynews.pl/lang.en/no/prvphoto/896

[Mirek]

Habaj 9th overal in C2 R2 Max. Go, Lukasz, go! :D

[pucky54]

Was the car Kuzaj crashed in already in the ditch or parked upside next to the road?

[havk]

http://rallyonline.pl:84/index.php?1&modex=pnews&&s=24552 here is photo of Kuzaj car afer crash...

Kuchar stopped on the stage which means Bouffier is Polish Rally Champion for the third time. I'm disappointed but no doubt Bouffier deserved this title more than Kuchar. Kuzaj like always had some adventures, Kuchar simply wasn't fast enough and even in N-group car Bouffier won championship. Congratulations!!

PS Kuchar - engine failure due to one of the comment on http://www.rallyonline.pl still I think Bouffier deserved more this title he showed really awesome driving in N-group car.

[Tom206wrc]

;(

[havk]

Photo Kuzaj's accident:
http://rallynews.pl/lang.en/no/prvphoto/896

You gave link earlier sorry I omitted this post ;-)

Now Kajto took the lead, Bouffier apparently slow down - he said finish rally is most important.

[wwbroe]

Finally the victory goes to Kajetanowicz, in front op Oleksowicz (+2'14"5), Bebenek (+2'26"0) and Bouffier (+4'20"2). Bouffier is taking his third consecutive crown in Polish championship. :)

[Mirek]

What a crazy rally...

[Ondra WRC]

it was the last race of the Polish Championship? if not, continuing the order of the Polish Championship?

[Jarek Z]

Yes, it was the last round of Polish rally championship. Bouffier won the championship for the third time, this time in a group N car. Kuchar is second. Congratulations!!!

I don't know if you are aware, but Kuzaj went off the road after already crossing the finish line. He won the stage and... went off the road! Only Kuzi can do something like that! ;)

The second day was very dramatic. It was raining like hell and crews were dropping out of the event one after another... Kuchar (engine), Bouffier (gearbox), Malinski (accident, driver broke his ribs and was hospitalized), Protasov (accident), Butruk and many more fell victims of this difficult event...

[Raven]

I don't know if you are aware, but Kuzaj went off the road after already crossing the finish line. He won the stage and... went off the road! Only Kuzi can do something like that! ;)
You forgot to write that he did it second time (first time was na Rzeszowski Rally in 2003). Few years ago he also crashed into the car of the driver (C. Fuchs) waiting on/before the stop finish.

[Mirek]

Do You have some information about crash of Habaj? I hope it wasn't serious...

By the way, video from the crash site of Kuzaj: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1YOOGXqwtA

He was quite lucky, it was a big impact to his door...

[Jarek Z]

You forgot to write that he did it second time (first time was na Rzeszowski Rally in 2003).

Forgive me Raven, my head is not big enough to remember all Kuzi's crashes :)

[ProRally]

Forgive me Raven, my head is not big enough to remember all Kuzi's crashes :)

Nobody has head big enough.... just look at You Tube :D :D :D

[urabus-denoS2000]

Kuzi had sooo much crashes that now he can even categorize them...

[Jarek Z]

Not only Kuzaj has crashing talent.
Here is what happened to Protasov's:
http://rallyonline.pl:84/index.php?1&modex=pnews&&s=24561
and Kamil Butruk's cars:
http://rallyonline.pl:84/index.php?1&modex=pnews&&s=24566

[Mirek]

And Lukasz Habaj... http://www.autoklub.pl//fotogalerie/krzysztof_babisz/dolnoslaski09/img0010.jpg

[Helstar]

He won the stage and... went off the road! Only Kuzi can do something like that! ;)

Probably you have forgot Gigi Galli in Spain 2005 ^^

[Ondra WRC]

crash Protasov http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IacEBR9nk4k

[Jarek Z]

Probably you have forgot Gigi Galli in Spain 2005 ^^

Maybe. I stopped watching WRC a long time ago...

[Wim_Impreza]

Maybe. I stopped watching WRC a long time ago...

You are not the only one. :)

[Raven]

You are not the only one. :)
Undoubtedly ;)

[Helstar]

Maybe. I stopped watching WRC a long time ago...
2005 was the last watchable year... with 6 manufacturers involved full time and Gigi making the show :p !

[Ondra WRC]

crash Kuzaj: http://www.stream.cz/video/10/374052-krash-leska-kuzaje-dolnoslszki-09

[HaCo]

Again, waaaaay to fast. It happens to me a sometimes as well in RBR :)

[Jarek Z]

What do you think about the cover of the latest issue of "WRC" monthly? ;)
http://www.wrc.net.pl/wrc_e_magazyn.html

[urabus-denoS2000]

Cool! :)

[Jarek Z]

As every year, Barborka Rally will be the last rally event in Poland. It will be held on December 4 in Warsaw. The main star of this rally will probably be Luca Rossetti. Former European Champion will bring to Poland his works Fiat Punto S2000. Another foreign guests will be good old Tapio Laukkanen from Finland and the talented Dutchman Jasper van den Heuvel.

Website:
http://www.barborka.pl

Entry list:
http://www.barborka.pl/listazgl.html

[Tom206wrc]

"Rally Show" Barborkà this coming week-end :p :
http://www.barborka.pl/

[MartijnS]

Was this the event with the live streaming last year?

[Jarek Z]

Yes, I think there was live srtreaming in the previous years. It's a short rallysprint with no more than 20 km of competitive stages, but it always has good media coverage.

Here's a new livery for Kajetanowicz:
http://rallyonline.pl:84/index.php?1&modex=pnews&&s=25405

[MartijnS]

Symtech Racing, the team of Kajetanowicz send out a press release which stated that he will not drive a regular Gr. N car..
Do you know anything about that? :)

[br21]

in Barborka very few drivers drive proper gp N cars. Most of them have cars with bigger restrictors, different engine mapping etc. There are no technical rules in that event, only safety

[MartijnS]

Ok, thanks! :)

[Raven]

Was this the event with the live streaming last year?
Looks like this year there will be aso live streaming - check http://sport.tvp.pl , but don't ask me where exactly :)
I can only say that it begins at 6 p.m. on saturday.

[Jarek Z]

Today it was announced that this rally will be broadcasted live at 6 PM on TVP Sport (so not only in the Internet).

One change on the entry list. Kuchar changed his car from Peugeot 207 S2000 to this one:
http://rallyonline.pl:84/g.php?1&pg_%5bdesc%5d=+DESC&modex=pokaz&T%5bid%5d=4492

[Jarek Z]

Kuchar leads the rally after SS3, in front of Kajto, Solowow and Rossetti. Live results can be found at http://www.autoklub.pl (on the right side).

[urabus-denoS2000]

Link for live stage?

[hari]

Link for live stage?
http://sport.tvp.pl/motorowe/rajd-barborka-2009/wideo/rajd-barborka-transmisja

[Jarek Z]

As expected, Tomasz Kuchar won Barborka Rally. He did it for the 4th time already. Second was Luca Rossetti and third Michal Solowow. Judging from the interviews with drivers, it was a great event!

http://www.autoklub.pl/media/200912/25582-luca.jpg

[Mirek]

I watched the last few runs of Karowa stage and it was great show. Especialy by Armin Schwarz.

[urabus-denoS2000]

Yep,Schwarz made a spectacle!

[ProRally]

What happend to Kuzi in his Fabia WRC ?

[Jarek Z]

What happend to Kuzi in his Fabia WRC ?

Central differential broke down in his car on the first special stage.

[Sarac330d]

Any compare regarding classic Gr.N cars change of restrictor 32mm to 33mm,
as far as i am familiar with this rally, many cars was on 2010 regulation restrictors 33mm.

[Mirek]

I know it was just demo before the event but it's nice example of "boring S2000" run (and also funny accident) :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DENF1O7KvDM

[Jarek Z]

Doesn't the video posted by Mirek look good? And it was only Rzeznik, who is not a good driver. Grzyb is twice better than him. :up:

[Ondra WRC]

Lezsek Kuzaj go this year, the Polish Championship with Skoda Fabia S2000.

[Tom206wrc]

I've read that ;)

What happens to his two 207s ???? Already sold ?? :confused:

[PLuto]

No, already parked in his garage ;)

[Jarek Z]

A video from Solowow's winter tests can be found here:
http://www.cersanitrally.pl/data/Pliki/231_Cersanit_RT_testy_zimowe_Olsztyn_i2010.mp4

[ProRally]

I've read that ;)

What happens to his two 207s ???? Already sold ?? :confused:

1 was 'exchanged' for Fabia WRC from First Motorsport

1 is for sale but also the one from Ruta is for sale.

[urabus-denoS2000]

"Exchanged" for the destroyed Fabia WRC in the testing?

[Raven]

Kuzaj have (or had) two p207 S2000 (one for him, one for Ruta) and one Fabia WRC.
In 2010 he will drive official polish Skoda team.

[ProRally]

"Exchanged" for the destroyed Fabia WRC in the testing?

Yes, correct that one, he used it Baborka rally... It has been rebuild after the accident, but yes... me to would have kept the 207

[br21]

There was a moment in the middle of the season when he surely have 3 peugeots. One was used by ruta, second for himself and third was used by Kuzaj during testing. I don't know how situation looks like now.

[ProRally]

There was a moment in the middle of the season when he surely have 3 peugeots. One was used by ruta, second for himself and third was used by Kuzaj during testing. I don't know how situation looks like now.

Like we said from the beginning, Kuzaj had 2 and Ruta 1

Kuzaj NEVER had 3

Then 1 was exchanged for Fabia WRC

Now 1 ex Kuzaj and 1 ex Ruta for sale ....

[pucky54]

There was a moment in the middle of the season when he surely have 3 peugeots. One was used by ruta, second for himself and third was used by Kuzaj during testing. I don't know how situation looks like now.

The test car was the Ex-Malyszczycki car which is now sold to First Motorsport

[Jarek Z]

Kajetan "Kajto" Kajetanowicz has a new sponsor for this year. With Lotos Dynamic (petrochemical company) he will compete in all rounds of 2010 Polish Championship.

http://www.kajto.pl/images/news/news287.jpg

[Mirek]

He did recce at some IRC rallys last year. Will he start somewhere abroad?

[Jarek Z]

1 foreign rally is a possibility.

[Mirek]

I hope Barum :)

[911carreraRSR]

Hi !

Does someone knows the Licence Reg. plate of S. ZASADA (PORSCHE 911S) from:

1972 Dolnoslaski Rally (Polish rally championship) - Winner
1972 Wisla Rally (Polish rally championship) - DNF
1972 YU Rally(European rally championship) - second
1972 ESPANA RACE rally(European rally championship) - DNF

Thanks in ADVANCE!

Nikki

[Jarek Z]

Would you like to take a look at some historic photos from Polish championship? Here is a photo gallery from 1990 Krakowski Rally:
http://rallyonline.pl:84/g.php?1&pg_%5bdesc%5d=+DESC&modex=pokaz&T%5bid%5d=4558

[morganmilan]

I believe i¨ve read at autoklub.pl that Gregor Grzyb will run 2010 with a Fabia, is that right?

[Jarek Z]

Yes, Grzyb's programme in Slovakian championship is confirmed. We are waiting for his Polish programme now.

[urabus-denoS2000]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq0kEVjRqow

The best on-board I have ever seen.This is simply sick.

Kuzi , Rajd Kormoran 2003

[Jarek Z]

Yes, it was a famous video in Poland. Kuzaj was driving Subaru Impreza WRC with a new co-driver, Magdalena Lukas. After 2 minutes of the stage the intercom broke down and Magda had to scream so loud that she almost lost her voice...

[Jarek Z]

Entry list for Kulig and Bublewicz Memorial can be found here:
http://foto.rallyonline.pl/news_tmp/lista_memorial.xls

This short rallysprint will be held this Sunday in Wieliczka, near Cracow.

[Tom206wrc]

Live-results Memorial Janusz Kulig ??? :confused:

[Mirek]

There are only two very short specials for show. It doesn't worth watching times ;)

[Jarek Z]

Kuzaj won the event. Final results can be found here:
http://superos.pl/wyniki_online.php?na_po=po&os=6&klasa=gen

[Jarek Z]

A few photos:
http://rallyonline.pl:84/g.php?1&pg_%5bdesc%5d=+DESC&modex=pokaz&T%5bid%5d=4588

[urabus-denoS2000]

Who drove the number 1 Focus WRC?

[pettersolberg29]

Who drove the number 1 Focus WRC?

:D I'd guess J.Kulig/J.Baran just by this photo - http://rallyonline.pl:84/ft.php?idg=4588&pg_[go]=62

edit: link not good. Photo 62

[urabus-denoS2000]

pettersolberg this is a Kulig and Bublewicz Memorial which means it is dedicated to 2 great late Polish champions , therefore Kulig cannot be on the wheel

[Jarek Z]

Who drove the number 1 Focus WRC?

Unfortunately I have no idea who it was.

Bryan Bouffier is still looking for money to compete in Polish championship again. He has a contract with Peugeot, so he is obliged to drive either Peugeot or Citroen everywhere in the world. He can't use the Lancer from Malkom team anymore.
http://rallyonline.pl:84/ft.php?idg=4079&pg_[go]=17

[Tom206wrc]

Quite normal if you are a factory driver not to be allowed to drive another car(if the factory builds identical cars) ;)

[Jarek Z]

If you want to see some crazy group A driving here is a video from 1996 Hebros Rally, ERC round with coefficient 10 held in Bulgaria. Sorry about the bad quality, but it's taken from VHS recording :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAafrmLespc&feature=related
Results of the rally can be found here:
http://www.rallybase.nl/index.php?type=result&rallyid=1401

[Mirek]

Skoda Rally Team Polska presents:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jtK7dBt6TM

[Jarek Z]

Thank you very much Mirek! This "trailer" is simply great! :up:

[ProRally]

One of the better presentations.... lets hope the next youtube videos of him the car is in 1 piece still :D :D

[Mirek]

Video from Kuzaj's test already in livery (great one by the way), very spectacular driving: http://www.rsmp.info/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&Itemid=20&task=viewvideo&video_id=332

Photos: http://www.rsmp.info/index.php?option=com_joomgallery&func=viewcategory&catid=18&Itemid=13&lang=pl

http://www.rsmp.info/components/com_joomgallery/img_originals/pierwsza_prezentacja_skoda_castrol_rally_team_-_berlin_18/pi_20100310_1973350055.jpg

[Jarek Z]

A really cool video with really cool driving! Nice track as well! Thanks Mirek!

[Jarek Z]

Entry list for Mazowiecki Rally, first round of 2010 Polish Trophy (not Polish championship!)
http://www.rajdmazowiecki.pl/dokumenty/RPP_Lista_zgloszen.pdf

[pettersolberg29]

pettersolberg this is a Kulig and Bublewicz Memorial which means it is dedicated to 2 great late Polish champions , therefore Kulig cannot be on the wheel

Well that will teach me to try and be cheeky and interfere in things I don't know about! ;)

[Ucci]

I'm am not an expert of the Polish championship so excuse me if my question was already answered before: I rate Kuzaj as a very fast driver, but on the other side he had so many accidents during his career (even with death spectators), but he is all the time in a top cars with best teams...not to mentioned, that he changed so many cars (WRC, gr.N, S2000).
So, how the hell he obtains so much sponsorship mony, even in these financially difficult times??
With a new project I wish him luck, of course!!

[Jarek Z]

Ucci, don't forget that despite all his crashes Kuzaj is still 4-times Polish champion (with Peugeot Poland team in 2002, and Subaru Poland in 2004, 2005 and 2006).
I think he is still very fast, his driving style is very aggressive, he has controversial personality and many good business connections, so he is a good "material" for sponsors. Plus, last but not least, Kulig and Holowczyc are not active anymore, so Kuzaj is the last one from this great trio.
Even though I'm not a great fan of Kuzaj, good luck with Skoda to him!

[Wim_Impreza]

Former Dutch champion Jasper van den Heuvel drives this year 6 rallies in the Polish championship with his Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 10 and is sponsored by a big Polish sponsor. The codriver is again the women Martine Kolman.

[Jarek Z]

Thanks for the good news Wim :up:

In the meantime, Krzysztof Holowczyc won Italian Baja rally this weekend. Here's a video of Holek sliding on Italian soil:
http://rallyonline.pl:84/index.php?1&modex=pnews&&s=27112

[Tom206wrc]

No news of entrylist Rajd Elmot yet :confused:

One thing sure, no Bouffier at all as he will run rallye Lyon-Charbonnières the same week-end...

[Raven]

Tom, tomorrow is the last day to send the entry.

[Jarek Z]

Tom, it is said that because of his commitment to French championship Bouffier will miss at least two rallies in Poland, so his chances for another title will be reduced...

And now for something completely different, the official presentation of Kuzaj's new team ;)
http://rallyonline.pl:84/index.php?1&modex=pnews&&s=27288

[Jarek Z]

Italian ace Luca Rossetti is going to compete in this year's Polish Rally Championship. Former European Champion will be using Fiat Punto S2000 backed by Fiat Polska team.

[[Madeira-Rally]]

Italian ace Luca Rossetti is going to compete in this year's Polish Rally Championship. Former European Champion will be using Fiat Punto S2000 backed by Fiat Polska team.

Finally some great news for Rosssetti...

It will be nice to see him competing in Poland agains some good drivers...
Let's what him and Fiat can do...

[Jarek Z]

Not a bad start for 2010 Polish Rally Championship. Entry list for Elmot Rally has just been published:
http://www.rajdelmot.pl/2010/pliki/zgl_k38re_2010.pdf

[Tom206wrc]

Yep indeed ;)

But Luca Rossetti ultra favourite to my mind :mark:

[Ucci]

Yep indeed ;)

But Luca Rossetti ultra favourite to my mind :mark:

According to this list that should be quite easy task for Luca......

[[Madeira-Rally]]

According to this list that should be quite easy task for Luca......

I'm not sure about that...

If Kuzaj can keep de Fabia on the road.. for sure it won't be so easy for Luca...

And don't forget Kajetanowicz... particulary if rain appear during the rally

[Wim_Impreza]

Indeed Paulo. Kuchar with the official 207 is not slow too.

[havk]

With Rossetti the season will be much more interesting. Don't give him big chances for the tiltle as he will miss 3 rounds. Can't wait for Kuzaj-Rossetti competition I think it will not be easy to beat Kuzaj considering Rossetti has rather weaker car and doesn't know polish routes at all, while our drivers know them almost by heart.

[[Madeira-Rally]]

Indeed Paulo. Kuchar with the official 207 is not slow too.

Yes, but in a recent past, Kuchar was almost never fast enought to beat the top drivers in Poland... but I agree with you, we must consider Kuchar to fight for the victories in Polish Championship this year.

[Raven]

With Rossetti the season will be much more interesting. Don't give him big chances for the tiltle as he will miss 3 rounds. Can't wait for Kuzaj-Rossetti competition I think it will not be easy to beat Kuzaj considering Rossetti has rather weaker car and doesn't know polish routes at all, while our drivers know them almost by heart.
Bouffier also didn't know much about our stages :-) But yes, 3 rallies less then others could be not enough...
Kuzaj is Kuzaj, on the podium or off the road ;-)

[Tom206wrc]

Strange to see Grzyb and Bebenek in C2R2 this year though... :mark:

[toras]

Photos from presentation Skoda Castrol BP Rally Team:
http://rallynews.pl/lang.en/no/galeria/505
http://rallynews.pl/lang.en/no/galeria/503

and brand new Subaru Poland Rally Team website:
http://sprt.pl/

and 13 ss of Rally Lotos Baltic Cup:
http://rajdlotos.pl/trasa.html

[[Madeira-Rally]]

Kuzaj's Fabia look's really great!

Really nice livery.

I hope he can finish some rallys this year... and not destroy too many Fabias... :)

[Jarek Z]

New car for Kajetan "Kajto" Kajetanowicz.
His program for this year: All Polish championship rounds + Ypres and Barum.

http://www.img.motoplaneta.pl/images/ro/38/2010/10news01kajto_barwy_460.jpg

[Jarek Z]

New car for Pawel Dytko who returns to the stages this year. His program is all rounds of Polish championship.

http://www.autoklub.pl/media/201004/28377-dytko4.jpg

[Jarek Z]

Bad news from Poland...

Following the tragic death of the Polish President Lech Kaczynski, the First Lady, Maria Kaczynska, and many other politicians who lost their life in a terrible airplane crash today, Polish Motoring Association decided to cancel all motoring events starting from April 10.
http://wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/Wiadomosci/51,80277,7752573.html?i=1

Nobody knows now what will happen to Elmot Rally, which was to be held on Saturday, April 17.

[Raven]

Because of the death of polish president and 95 people onboard president's plane we have in Poland one week of national mourning.
There is not sure if Elmot Rally will run...

[toras]

Because of National Mourning PZM made decision about cancel contests, stard of today.
http://rallynews.pl/lang.en/no/pnews/1825

Tonight or tomorrow, most executives have taken decission about date of start Elmot Rally.
http://rallynews.pl/lang.en/no/pnews/1823

and Solowow tests Ford Fiesta S2000
http://rallynews.pl/lang.en/no/pnews/1815

and photos from tests Fiesta S2000:
http://rallynews.pl/lang.en/no/galeria/506

[Ondra WRC]

Rajd Elmot go or not?

[Raven]

Not sure yet...

[Raven]

All the supporting events are cancelled, the start/finish ceremony will also be modified, but the rally will run as it was planned (saturday and sunday).

[toras]

All the supporting events are cancelled, the start/finish ceremony will also be modified, but the rally will run as it was planned (saturday and sunday).

This is a organizer's message. The final decision must, however, take the PZM (polish federation). Probably, the funeral be held on a Saturday, so surely that day will not be played episodes. With a well-informed source I know that they wonder about run the only Sunday stages.
http://rallynews.pl/lang.en/no/pnews/1829

[Raven]

I thought that official organizer's message included PZM's guidelines/position regarding the motorsport events. It looks it didn't, what's rather strange.

[toras]

New date of Elmot Rally: 23/25 April.

[Jarek Z]

New date of Elmot Rally: 23/25 April.

Which means that Rossetti will most probably choose Mille Miglia...

In the meantime... new car for Solowow:
http://rallyonline.pl:84/g.php?1&pg_%5bdesc%5d=+DESC&modex=pokaz&T%5bid%5d=4671