National Rally championships News

[Fiat-131-Abarth]

It is Gerhard Aigner with Fiesta WRC...
I know the difference between Gerhard and Andreas Aigner ;-)).
Andreas Aigner is on the entry list with Fabia R5 but he will drive Fiesta WRC from TamAuto

[WUff1]

Entry list of the Wechselland Rallye, third round of the Austrian championship:

http://www.wechsellandrallye.at/2017/DOK/nennliste.pdf

Andreas Aigner will use a Fiesta WRC instead of the Fabia R5!!!!

Strange seeding ...

[tc10a]

Strange seeding ...

What is strange?

Aigners 24 is a wanted number, because of his marketing activities AA24

[Jerra]

Sad news

http://blackflag.jalopnik.com/two-dead-and-one-injured-in-father-daughter-crash-at-ta-1794528696

[Ucci]

Good luck!

Unfortunately luck was not on our side. After very promising start (6th place on second stage) we had flat tyre on 3rd stage, loosing two minutes. But then came the 6th stage - we changed the rear right tyre (which was of course cold) and after one km in the stage, at app 140 km/h in easy left curve, the car started to slide. We hit a stone.....and started the Roll-o-coaster......two salts, landing on the wheels. Luckily no injures, just a headache.
One lesson for me-never again sitting in a car with old, worn out tyres.

[Adler]

BRR confirmed today Baumschlager in Polo WRC already in Wechselland next weekend.

[hari]

Some images:
http://www.ir7.at/content/newsimg/s/polowrc17_3.jpg (http://www.ir7.at/content/news_raimund_baumschlager_pirmin_winklhofer_vw_pol o_wrc_orm_2017.html)

http://www.ir7.at/content/news_raimund_baumschlager_pirmin_winklhofer_vw_pol o_wrc_orm_2017.html

[PLuto]

So Austrian championship is back in situation, when Mundl has best car and best team. Only it is more expensive than with R5/S2000 cars...

[Jarek Z]

So Austrian championship is back in situation, when Mundl has best car and best team. Only it is more expensive than with R5/S2000 cars...

Yes. Neubauer started the arms race and he will die from his own weapon.

[hari]

Gallery PET Wechselland Rallye 2017 - Raimund Baumschlager - VW Polo R WRC:
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_brr_test_250417_raimund_baumschlager_vw_polo _wrc.html

http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/brr250417/1.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/brr250417/2.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/brr250417/5.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/brr250417/11.jpg

[garais22]

PHOTO: Brothers Velmes with they beautifull ''Audi UR Quattro A2'' in the ''Moscow Rally Show''
http://www.go4speed.lv/lv/photo/rallijs/1255-bralu-velmes-piedzivojumi-maskavas-rallija-sova/

[Ucci]

Yes. Neubauer started the arms race and he will die from his own weapon.

But he was a champion in 2016! So he reached his goal.....

[TWRC]

Ferenc Kiss, former two time Hungarian Champion in 1998 & '99 with Schmidt Racing Impreza WRC, will return with Harrach's Fiesta R5 after almost a decade on the sidelines. His first rally back will be Szombathely, and he's planning to do the rest of the season after.

[hari]

Video PET Wechselland Rallye Raimund Baumschlager - VW Polo R WRC:
https://vimeo.com/214856531

http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/brr250417/23.jpg (https://vimeo.com/214856531)

[Adler]

Tough conditions today @Wechselland Rallye, it´s raining for 2 days now, maybe it will stop in the late afternoon...

live results (SS1 16:44): http://www.delta-timing.hr/results/opel_wechselland17/

[Ucci]

Who said that Baumschlager will win easily?? Neubauer in the lead after two stages...

[Adler]

Who said that Baumschlager will win easily?? Neubauer in the lead after two stages...
I didn´t at all...

Neubauer leads 13s over Baumschlager, +26 Grössing, +32 Aigner.
comments after SS3:
Aigner: engine misfire
Baumschlager: scared in the heavy fog in SS1+2
Neubauer: pushed hard
Grössing: Baumschlager is not Ogier

[PLuto]

Who said that Baumschlager will win easily?? Neubauer in the lead after two stages...

Mundl will win easily ;)

[WUff1]

Neubauer still in front after 6 stages, Baumschlager 10 sec behind him.

[Ucci]

Let see the stage times of A.Aigner-yesterday he had huge troubles with misfire. And Neubauer extended his lead after morning's stage.

[WUff1]

Let see the stage times of A.Aigner-yesterday he had huge troubles with misfire. And Neubauer extended his lead after morning's stage.

They top 3 drivers don´t take much of each other in today´s stages.

After 9 of 16 SS Neubauer still in the lead, Baumschlager +14,5, Grössing +40,9, A. Aigner +1:24,9

EDIT: Not top 3 drivers, but Neubauer, Baumschlager and A. Aigner I meant.

[dimviii]

Neubauer increasing the gap to 21 sec after ss 10
http://www.delta-timing.hr/results/opel_wechselland17/

[Ucci]

Neubauer increasing the gap to 21 sec after ss 10
http://www.delta-timing.hr/results/opel_wechselland17/
PLuto, any comment?

[Ucci]

Wonderful result-Neubauer won!!!! Awesome....congratulations and respect.....
Now I'm waiting for Jarek Z and PLuto to share some congrats...

[WUff1]

Wonderful result-Neubauer won!!!! Awesome....congratulations and respect.....
Now I'm waiting for Jarek Z and PLuto to share some congrats...

Of course Baumschlager will strike back, when he knows the car better - even if he had the opportunity to test. And I think he didn´t want to throw the car away again, not on the first rally with Polo WRC.

But this time a big win for Neubauer!

[Jarek Z]

Wonderful result-Neubauer won!!!! Awesome....congratulations and respect.....
Now I'm waiting for Jarek Z and PLuto to share some congrats...

Eery winner deserves congratulations, even if he lacks talent, so I congratulate him.

[Adler]

Eery winner deserves congratulations, even if he lacks talent, so I congratulate him.

Silly comment, sorry

[jacko]

Silly comment, sorry

You don't have to say sorry for your comment, Jarek Z is just a silly person, his comments says it all.

[TWRC]

It is very close after the first day of the Ózd Rally, 2nd round of the Hungarian Championship. Hadik leads by 4.8 before Vincze and 13.5 before Herczig (who had problems), but Velenczei in the i20 is not far in 4th either. Today's big story was Ollé's huge crash, they went off into some trees at around 130-140 km/h, the engine was ripped from the car, but thankfully both he and his co-driver are mostly fine, although Ollé was brought to the hospital after feeling dizzy.
https://scontent-vie1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18194918_1425505290841236_7943819990361064519_n.jp g?oh=e84732621e0ab6d8cb320820bda89c25&oe=598B45BA

https://scontent-vie1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18193975_1425505284174570_3315178270387420301_n.jp g?oh=aa1dc06300e6f845ed1a3b301f4d60a8&oe=598575B9

[hari]

Gallery from Wechselland Rallye:
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_orm_opel_wechselland_rallye_2017.html

http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/wechselland/1.jpg (http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_orm_opel_wechselland_rallye_2017.html )
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/wechselland/2.jpg (http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_orm_opel_wechselland_rallye_2017.html )
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/wechselland/57.jpg (http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_orm_opel_wechselland_rallye_2017.html )
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/wechselland/5.jpg (http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_orm_opel_wechselland_rallye_2017.html )

[Rally Power]

Sorry for the off topic but I've to ask: this subforum (european national rallying) is only showing last day activity. How can it be fixed? Thanks.

[Mirek]

Good point. I sent a PM to Mark. Let's see :)

[dimviii]

same problem for me too.

[Mirek]

Final results from Ozd Rally, Hungary:

1. Hádik (Fiesta R5) 1:12:10,7
2. Herczig (Fabia R5) +13,8
3. Velenczei (i20 R5) +58,2
4. Turán (Fiesta R5) +1:10,4
5. Vincze (Fabia R5) +1:20,3 (lost time in the last stage while battling with Herczig)
6. Ranga jun. (Fabia R5) +2:21,2
7. Kiss jun. (Fiesta R5) +3:02,3
8. Hevesi (Evo VI) +3:20,1
9. Lovász (i20 R5) +3:30,1
10. Bodolai (Fiesta R5) +3:33,7

[Mirek]

Final results of Wechselland rally, Austria. Neubauer managed to win despite Baumschlager having Polo WRC. On the other hand Baumschlager won powerstage while Neubauer took only fourth place in it.

1. Neubauer (Fiesta R5) 1:30:38,4
2. Baumschlager (Polo WRC) +8,7
3. Grössing (Fiesta WRC) +47,5
4. Aigner (Fiesta WRC) +1:25,9
5. Mayr-Melnhof (Fiesta R5) +3:10,5
6. Wollinger (Clio R3) +11:03,2
7. Kogler (DS3 R3) +12:44,2
8. Wagner J. Adam R2) +12:46,3
9. Knobloch (Impreza STi) +13:03,6
10. Zitta (Impreza STi) +13:07,3

[dupanton]

Sorry for the off topic but I've to ask: this subforum (european national rallying) is only showing last day activity. How can it be fixed? Thanks.

You can change it under the threads, there you have the thread display options.
But that resets himself for every new visit...

[hari]

Video Wechselland Rallye 2017: https://vimeo.com/215412254

http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/wechselland/141.jpg (https://vimeo.com/215412254)

[WRC1]

Eery winner deserves congratulations, even if he lacks talent, so I congratulate him.

i was very surprised by this real stupid comment, i always thougt you know what you talking about, but with this comment you disqualified yourself....

[Mirek]

I forget to post results from Rally Prešov, Slovakia, 28-29th April. After a tight battle Valoušek defeated Koči and took first place in the championship.

1. Valoušek (Fiesta R5) 46:15,3
2. Koči (Fabia R5) +6,7
3. Grzyb (Fabia R5) +46,1
4. Adielsson (Fiesta R5) +59,0
5. Melichárek (Fabia R5) +1:48,2
6. Kukučka (Fiesta R5) +2:04,0
7. Drotár (Fabia R5) +2:26,0
8. Semerád sen. (Evo IX gr.N) +2:45,8
9. Majerčák (Fiesta R5) +3:15,0
10. Matěna (Evo IX gr.N) +3:42,7

[Rally Power]

This time R5’s managed to win at French champ’ship: Puppo (Fabia) was first in Antibes, ahead of Bonato. http://www.rallye-sport.fr/es14-antibes-2017/

In spain, Garcia dominated Adeje Rally. Ares finished second. http://rallyevilladeadeje.com/admin/files/2/CCF13052017_0005.pdf

[dimviii]

what happened???


@Karlip

Condolences out to everyone affected by the pre Pskov rally test crash. 3 injured, one killed.

.@AlexeyLukyanuk was also hospitalised with injuries, no further news yet.

Unfortunately, Vyacheslav Kucherov's co-driver Alexey Lyadukhin succumbed to the injuries.

[electroliquid]

http://www.go4speed.lv/lv/news/rallijs/6863-pec-frontalas-sadursmes-testos-krievija-boja-iet-viens-cilveks-cies-ari-lukjanuks/

Two cars crash head to head at tests, and caught fire

[dimviii]

Kristian Sohlberg‏*@Krisse_Sohlberg 24s

Replying to @eWRCresults @HartusvuoriWRC @FIAERC
Unfortunately Luky is hurt and beeing taken to hospital with helicopter. No more sad news. Praying for everyone hurt!

[EightGear]

Holy ****, that's horrible. How can such things even happen!? Unacceptable, the organisers have blood on their hands.

[dimviii]

‏*@Karlip1
.@AlexeyLukyanuk reported to have a broken leg and some back problems, but generally OK.

[electroliquid]

https://www.15min.lt/gazas/naujiena/autosportas/tragiskai-pasibaige-ralio-testai-rusijoje-sturmanas-zuvo-du-lenktynininkai-reanimacijoje-25-799226

More from Lithuania's media, google translate should help..

[hari]

Iseum Szombathely Rally 2017 (HUN) - first pictures:
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_hun_iseum_rallye_szombathely_2017.htm l

http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/iseum/1.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/iseum/2.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/iseum/3.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/iseum/7.jpg

[electroliquid]

Rally Talsi 2017 (Latvia) - Latvia's and Lithuania's rally championship event:
N.Gryazin 1st after 3 stages, Kalle 2nd, Jocius 3rd

http://www.autorally.lv/?m=4

[dimviii]

KalleRovanperaRacing‏*@KalleRovanpera 26s
Exiciting finish ahead of us! Just 0.03 seconds between us @nikolay_gryazin and there is just one super special stage driven twice remaining

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DARmnY6XcAAz-HA.jpg

[dimviii]

Rovanpera won 1st special stage and extended his lead to 0,53 sec.
Now waiting his time at 2nd ss

[dimviii]

Finally Gryazin won with 0,74 sec difference.
http://www.autorally.lv/?m=4

[electroliquid]

I wasn't expected such pace from Gryazin, and doesn't look like Kalle was off pace. Last year Talsi was ~13km shorter, Kalle was 2nd, and difference from 3rd was ~20sec, this year Kalle also 2nd, difference from 3rd ~1min40sec. So Kalle and Gryazin far far ahead. They drive 3 rallies this year and all times Kalle was faster a lot. Aluksne 1:38:1; Sarma 38:4; Vaakuna 48.7. It seems N. Gryazin improving quite fast.

[dimviii]

Rovanpera had a small problem at last stage start,there is a video
https://twitter.com/KalleRovanpera

[tolx]

Yes, that glitch cost him the victory.
But N. Gryazin was awarded with 10 seconds penalty for incorrect passing of chicane in ss4 (don't know, if he had some significant gain from it) and it was announced only before SS9. So, there could be some speculations about, how it might have come out, if he knew that right away.
Nontheless, in SS9/10 (same stage, driven twice), there was immense battle between them. We stood on the insade of veeeery fast Right 2 (with some few hundred meters of strights before/after), Gryazin came flat out both times, not lifting at all. Kalle backed off, just a little, but still. Fearsome moment when you are on the trackside.
On city SS, Kalle looked more smooth, but Gryazin was faster on strights. In the end it came down to driver error.
But through the rally, Gryazin constantly posted faster times than Kalle, so there is something to it.
At least, I know, I must attend their next head to head race.

[martini2771]

Here's a crazy corner from Rally Talsi 2017 + some other offs and jumps:

http://motorsunsports.lv/video/rally-talsi-2017

[hari]

Iseum Szombathely Rallye 2017 - final results:
01. Herczig / Bacigal, Skoda Fabia R5
02. Hadik / Kertesz, Ford Fiesta R5 +47.7
03. Vincze / Baszo, Skoda Fabia R5 +59.3
04. Ranga / Szöfke, Skofa Fabia R5 +1:13.7
05. Kazar / Ferencz, Ford Fiesta R5 +1:42.1
06. Botka / Szenner, Citroen DS3 R5 +1:46.0
07. Velenczei / Szedo, Hyundai i20 R5 +1:56.7
08. Kiss L. / Laszlo, Ford Fiesta R5 +3:23.3
09. Trencsenyi / Verba, Ford Fiesta R5 +3:24.1
10. Kiss F. / Patko, Ford Fiesta R5 +3:40.6

Gallery: http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_hun_iseum_rallye_szombathely_2017.htm l

http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/iseum/29.jpghttp://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/iseum/44.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/iseum/28.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/iseum/4.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/iseum/13.jpg

[Ucci]

Gallery: http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_hun_iseum_rallye_szombathely_2017.htm l

It doesn't look like a proper gravel event, more like an off-road event. I can not imagine what would like to be in rain....mud mud mud.....

[TWRC]

It doesn't look like a proper gravel event, more like an off-road event. I can not imagine what would like to be in rain....mud mud mud.....
Actually, these stages are the smoothest gravel stages in Hungary. The pictures were taken on one stage, a former military training ground next to Szombathely, which has about 3 big jumps. The roads there see little traffic during the year, that's why it's so grassy and seems unused. The other stages in the forests are wide and very smooth, as they're used by big forestry trucks. Some drivers like the stages as they're not killing the cars like the stages around Veszprém, but some hate their characteristics (long straight->sharp corner->long straight->sharp corner->...).

[KKSF]

Rally Talsi 2017, Latvia. Some nice jumps and some mistakes.
KKSF HD video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw1UKCmpms8

[Giovanni D]

Rallye Jean de la Fontaine:

http://www.rallyandraces.com/2017/93-rally/11483-rallye-jean-de-la-fontaine

[faateris]

Rally TALSI photos - http://janisasaris.com/jaunumi

JA

[Mirek]

Rally Tatry Slovakia

1. Grzyb (Fabia R5) 52:32,4
2. Koči (Fabia R5) +0,7
3. Ondrej (Fabia WRC) +15,0
4. Valoušek (Fiesta R5) +42,7
5. Adielsson (Fiesta R5) +1:06,7
6. Majerčák (Fiesta R5) +1:15,4
7. Drotár (Fabia R5) +2:44,9
8. Kukučka (Fiesta R5) +3:07,6
9. Gavlák (Evo IX gr.N) +3:33,9
10. Neméth (Fiesta R5) +4:43,1

Nobody from top retired.

[KKSF]

Neste Harju Ralli 2017 , Estonia
KKSF HD video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gpxka7SmFys

[Ucci]

2nd rally for Slovenian championship, rally Velenje:
1. Turk Rok (P208R5) 1:11:51
2. Gassner Herman (evoX) + 25,5
3. De Cecco Claudio (i20 R5) + 34,1
4. Hideg Krisztian (evo9) + 43,3
5. Szilagyi Janos (evo9) + 01:43

The ''funniest'' crash of the whole event:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_7YmN2avBc

[JTGANG]

Has Loeb rusted ???? Seeing has lost first two stages at Rallye du Chablais from Carron

[dimviii]

now faster at 2nd loop.

[Fiat-131-Abarth]

It seems that Jänner Rallye returns 2018!!!!

[WUff1]

It seems that Jänner Rallye returns 2018!!!!

As a sprint rally I suppose?

[Fiat-131-Abarth]

As a sprint rally I suppose?

According to an article of the "Kronen Zeitung" it should be an ORM rally.

[KKSF]

Lyoness Laane-Eesti Rally 2017, Estonia
Attack from GAZ truck included. ;)
KKSF HD video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8fN-ef_R34

[hari]

PET Schneebergland Rallye 2017 - Raimund Baumschlager - VW Polo R WRC

Gallery: http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_brr_210617_vw_polo_r_wrc.html
Video: https://vimeo.com/222562507

http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/brr210617/1.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/brr210617/2.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/brr210617/3.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/brr210617/5.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/brr210617/20.jpg

[Adler]

Baumschlager rolled ss2, Grössing engine failure, neubauer stopped because of Baumschlager crash, so will get notional time.

Results: http://www.delta-timing.hr/results/schneeberg17/

[Ucci]

Baumschlager rolled ss2, Grössing engine failure, neubauer stopped because of Baumschlager crash, so will get notional time.

Results: http://www.delta-timing.hr/results/schneeberg17/

Mundl is obviously to old for this change (R5>WRC)....the championship is over for him....funny, how were some guys on this forum loud and 100% that he will "destroy" Neubauer.....who should be a "victim of his WRC desire".

[Ucci]

"victim of his WRC desire".
Correction-"victim of own sword", lol....

[WUff1]

Neubauer also retired.

[TWRC]

Mundl is obviously to old for this change (R5>WRC)....the championship is over for him....funny, how were some guys on this forum loud and 100% that he will "destroy" Neubauer.....who should be a "victim of his WRC desire".
If I heard well, the codriver called a note late or something like that, it wasn't Mundl's fault this time.

[Ucci]

If I heard well, the codriver called a note late or something like that, it wasn't Mundl's fault this time.
Copilot admited that he made a mistake.

[WUff1]

Kris Rosenberger, Austrian champion 1997, finished second, on his first run with a modern rally car (Fiesta R5). He drove in historic championship the last years.

[hari]

Gallery Schneebergland Rallye 2017: http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_orm_schneebergland_rallye_2017.html

http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/schneebergland/1.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/schneebergland/2.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/schneebergland/3.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/schneebergland/4.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/schneebergland/7.jpg

[Andre Oliveira]

Baumschlager crash at 190kmh. It seems Polo are destroyed

[Essaj]

any photos of Baumschlagers polo after crash?

[Nowi]

My photogallery from Czech - Rally Hustopece 2017 at http://www.rallylife.cz/agrotec-rally-hustopece-2017/

[tc10a]

Baumschlager crash at 190kmh. It seems Polo are destroyed

http://www.brr.at/presse/presseberichte/presse/detail/fehler-im-schrieb-fuehrt-zu-ueberschlag/

Short summary: He did not crash at 190 km/h. They were driving flat out when the codriver made his error, but managed to lower the speed significant before going of the road. The car rolled over an earth wall and damage is not too big.

Seeing Baumschlager on highspeed stage 1, I'm quite he would have been very very strong here. But it was quite chaotic rally, so many accidents and technical problems for top drivers.

There in the back you can see the Polo. Aigner went off on the same spot and also Neubauer had a small off there.https://scontent-vie1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19260485_2024983304437298_5865426309802048632_n.jp g?oh=57915bb6f8196410409e290c451f67ae&oe=59E166F0https://scontent-vie1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19260753_2024983441103951_911043745565485025_n.jpg ?oh=5909018b49d2bcc89cb81b54c74f8246&oe=59C9A1C0https://scontent-vie1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19424124_2024983801103915_3821221405218341951_n.jp g?oh=3277108657fee22dd037e9a794a77714&oe=59DBC5C4https://scontent-vie1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19247821_2024984154437213_7223836444531230622_n.jp g?oh=a9b368806bbd4cbfef61cb59fe3c7d08&oe=59C53ACD

[Andre Oliveira]

Thanks. I readed that. Better like this

[nafpaktos]

great onboard https://www.facebook.com/rallyemag/videos/10155510982974973/

bmw 6 series rallycar?

[dimviii]

Huge crash for Albert Orriols / Lluis Pujolar on @RalliOsona in Spain this weekend. Crew went to hospital but OK
https://twitter.com/RallyingUK/status/881542559620837377

[Ucci]

Rally De Ferrol-victory went to Ivan Ares (i20 R5). Garcia retired due to off (no major damage to Fiesta...).
Can somebody explain some more info about Renault Clio N5, driven by Fuster??

[Mirek]

See discussion here: http://www.motorsportforums.com/showthread.php?34825-New-R4-Car-Think-Tank&p=1146461#post1146461

[Ucci]

See discussion here: http://www.motorsportforums.com/showthread.php?34825-New-R4-Car-Think-Tank&p=1146461#post1146461
Thx

[dimviii]

Rubén Pérez‏*@RubnPerez

One Skoda Fabia R5 less. What a pity... The unit of Motortune, piloted by Abdo Feghali, was burning this morning in the Lebanon...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DEUB64DW0AE3ibH.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DEUB7y1XYAAOkdk.jpg

[nafpaktos]

any relation to Roger?

[hari]

Gallery Veszprem Rallye 2017 (Hungary):
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_hun_veszprem_rallye_2017.html

http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/veszprem3/1.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/veszprem/1.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/veszprem2/7.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/veszprem/2.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/veszprem/4.jpghttp://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/veszprem3/4.jpg

[br21]

Does the reason of fire of that Skoda is known? is it the same like few others?

[sindroms]

Does the reason of fire of that Skoda is known? is it the same like few others?

Starts to seems to me that's there is too much Skoda's on fire...

[PLuto]

Does the reason of fire of that Skoda is known? is it the same like few others?

I think yes...

[dimviii]

Garcia flat out
https://twitter.com/RMCMotorsport/status/884310206183878657

[Nowi]

My photogallery from Veszprém rallye 2017 at http://www.rallylife.cz/veszprem-rallye-2017/

[Fiat-131-Abarth]

Nice entry list for Rallye Weiz next round of Austrian championship:

http://www.rallye-weiz.at/2017/DOK/nennliste.pdf

[focus206]

Nice entry list for Rallye Weiz next round of Austrian championship:

http://www.rallye-weiz.at/2017/DOK/nennliste.pdf

What's behind these entries of Aigner on a BMW?

[Fiat-131-Abarth]

What's behind these entries of Aigner on a BMW?

No money to drive with a proper car...

[KKSF]

Video from RR Estonia Tartu rally 2017.
Some action included. :)
KKSF HD video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TP3b8N_X5yE

[samzon100]

Autoglym-Ralli Sastamala Finland 15.07.2017
(Thierry Neuville / Hyundai i20 WRC Test Rally)

https://samzon.kuvat.fi/kuvat/AutoGlym-Ralli+Sastamala++07.17/

[Mirek]

Live results from Austrian Rallye Weiz with very nice entry list: http://results.rallye-weiz.at/2017/index.htm

Except Austrian drivers there are others like Gryazin, Huttunen, Klausz, Dinkel, Bisaha, Štajf etc.

Edit: Gryazin crashed in SS2 from 2nd place.

[dimviii]

Neubauer 8,5 sec ahead from Baumschlager

https://www.ewrc-results.com/results/37437-rallye-weiz-2017/?s=153760

[WUff1]

Gryazin restarts today.

[dimviii]

Neubauer with 14,5 sec difference.Seems that he can control the gap

[Mirek]

SS9 canceled after crash of Grössing?

[WUff1]

SS9 canceled after crash of Grössing?

No, urgent medical help for a visitor and heavy rainfall.

[WUff1]

Obviously problems for Baumschlager on penultimate stage - now 1:36 behind Neubauer.

[Mirek]

Final results:

1. Neubauer (Fiesta WRC) 1:36:00,5
2. Baumschlager (Polo WRC) +2:01,3
3. Mayr-Melnhof (Fiesta R5) +3:09,3
4. Dinkel (Fabia R5) +4:55,8
5. Bisaha (Fiesta R5) +5:22,4
6. Štajf (Fabia R5) +5:48,0
7. Huttunen (Adam R2) +7:36,2
8. Rigler (Fiesta R5) +7:50,8
9. Tlusťák (Fabia R5) +8:24,7
10. Satorius (Impreza STi) +8:28,8

Anyone knows what happened to Baumschlager in the last two stages?

[Ucci]

Anyone knows what happened to Baumschlager in the last two stages?
If I understand correctly he made a mistake (breake to late).

[WUff1]

If I understand correctly he made a mistake (breake to late).

... and went off road because of this.

[tc10a]

No, urgent medical help for a visitor and heavy rainfall.

SS9 was cancelled after the crash of Grössing

SS11 was cancelled because of medical assistance for a spectator

[tc10a]

If I understand correctly he made a mistake (breake to late).

Baumschlager had a spin in SS 12 and lost some seconds, but the huge time loss in SS13 / 14 was due technical problems - break failure - no brakes in the back.
Details: http://www.brr.at/presse/presseberichte/presse/detail/zitterpartie-in-weiz/

[tc10a]

Video of Gryazins crash:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG3f1lk-dCQ&feature=youtu.be

[hari]

Gallery Rallye Weiz 2017: http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_orm_rallye_weiz_2017.html

http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/weiz/1.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/weiz/2.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/weiz/3.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/weiz/16.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/weiz/96.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/weiz/38.jpg

[electroliquid]

http://www.autorally.lv/?m=4 K. Rovanpera leads Rally Latvia.

[pantealex]

http://www.autorally.lv/?m=4 K. Rovanpera leads Rally Latvia.

and win for Kalle, again ;)

[PLuto]

Gryazin restarts today.

Car was too damaged, no restart...

[PLuto]

No, urgent medical help for a visitor and heavy rainfall.

As I know from the crews on the scene and on the start line, cancellation was mainly because of Grossing's crash (and subsequent things).

[aykutbilir]

4th round of Turkish Rally Championship acts at Bursa this weekend.

Favorites of the rally was Burak Cukurova(BCvision Motorsport Fabia R5), Orhan Avcioglu (Tok sport Fiesta R5)and Yagiz Avci (Munaretto Racing 208 R5).

At the hard gravel surface of Bursa Cukurova finish the first day with Topp Cars run Fabia R5 2,5 seconds lead over Avci.
Avcioglu was out at the very first stage with an engine problem.

Ugur Soylu driving another Topp Car run Fabia R5 but pressure on the leading two with his first gravel with Skoda.

Cukurova leave the morning service with two minute late because of an urgent rear crossmember change and drop to second palcewith 17,5 second margin.
With a great speed at four stages Cukurova win the rally over Avci and also win extra power stage points.

I will forward the final results soon :)



Tapatalk kullanarak iPhone araclyla gönderildi

[aykutbilir]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170723/f5f02e02968682b35fe2a6b1e506015c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170723/0b74e8de0afeda56d4b31f14f7b8e987.jpg


Tapatalk kullanarak iPhone araclyla gönderildi

[faateris]

Rally Latvia 2017' - photos - http://janisasaris.com/jaunumi

JA

[WUff1]

In Austria now two thirds of the season are over, with just 2 rallys remaining. Baumschlager with Polo WRC is only third in championship. He had 2 accidents this year after years without retiring. Either he has problems in adapting to Polo WRC, or the other drivers like Neubauer and Mayr-Melnhof became faster, as for Mayr-Melnhof this surely is a fact.

[Adler]

In Austria now two thirds of the season are over, with just 2 rallys remaining. Baumschlager with Polo WRC is only third in championship. He had 2 accidents this year after years without retiring. Either he has problems in adapting to Polo WRC, or the other drivers like Neubauer and Mayr-Melnhof became faster, as for Mayr-Melnhof this surely is a fact.
According Raimund it was his last Rallye in Polo, he cannot blame officialy, but I heard that he was just not able to make the Pirellis work properly on the Polo.
On the other side there were 4 exactly same stages this year and last year (conditions, length and direction), Hermann was about 1sec/km faster on them then last year, he is superconfident at the moment, and I think Baumschlager just can´t raise his Speed with an age of almost 60 years.

For me personally it was a nice home rallye, first time codriving Fabia S2000, great car, great fun!

[tc10a]

Impressive onboard of the Polo:
https://vimeo.com/226623722

https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/646282347_1280x720.jpg (https://vimeo.com/226623722)

[aykutbilir]

On Board from Burak Cukurova

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhfDDmKJvRA

[jacko]

Impressive onboard of the Polo:
https://vimeo.com/226623722

https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/646282347_1280x720.jpg (https://vimeo.com/226623722)

For sure impressive, you (never) can't say Raimund isn't slow.. Far from that, think the big names like Ogier, Neuville couldn't drive much faster here. Great video, thnx !

[electroliquid]

http://autorally.lt/?m=2 Samsonas rally Rokiškis 2017 next event in Lithuania championship and Baltic rally trophy. Some fast guys from Scandinavia - Teemu Asunmaa, Jacob Jansson, Juha Salo. Stages new even for locals, it will be interesting.

[electroliquid]

Samsonas Rally Rokiškis 2017 after first day: Leader J. Vorobjovs; T. Asunmaa 5th, J. Salo 8th, J. Jansson 9th
http://www.autorally.lt/?m=4&ft=1&l=2 <--results. Tomorrow 95 km more.

[electroliquid]

Samsonas Rally Rokiškis 2017 winner J. Vorobjovs; T. Asunmaa 3rd, J. Salo 5th, J Jansson 7th. full results http://www.autorally.lt/?m=4&ft=1

[sindroms]

Žala's super moment in Samsonas Rally Rokiškis - https://youtu.be/u1LKD7s6k3I

[electroliquid]

Žala's super moment in Samsonas Rally Rokiškis - https://youtu.be/u1LKD7s6k3I

https://www.facebook.com/Zala.Racing/videos/1432269306857520/ <---onboard

[AnttiL]

Samsonas Rally Rokiškis 2017 winner J. Vorobjovs; T. Asunmaa 3rd, J. Salo 5th, J Jansson 7th. full results http://www.autorally.lt/?m=4&ft=1

Why did Asunmaa and Salo drive Imprezas instead of their usual R5 cars?

[electroliquid]

Why did Asunmaa and Salo drive Imprezas instead of their usual R5 cars?

In media was written, that Asunmaa's car can't be prepared properly because Rally Finland is only one week before, and about Salo don't know. I could be due cost - it's cheaper rallying for fun with Subaru. Basically everyone in guests category waving to crowd and have good time. Also Samsonas has connections with Finnish Subaru tunners, where he started few rallies with Subaru, so maybe they helped to invite Salo and Asunmaa and also delivered cars. Both of them entrant was Jukka Hara - maybe this name familiar to you?

[AnttiL]

I read a Finnish interview where Salo says the rally organizer had prepared them rental Subarus, tyres, everything ready, and just invited them to drive. Salo and Asunmaa have been doing business with Samsonas, so probably related to that.

[electroliquid]

Any more comments in Finnish media from them about rally itself, about rallying in Lithuania? do they like it?

[electroliquid]

16. EMV1,LRC1 2017 0 KALLE ROVANPERÄ / JONNE HALTTUNEN LAT / FIN SKODA FABIA R5 TGS WORLDWIDE

Kalle with other co-driver on entry list, instead of Pietiläinen in Lõuna-Eesti Ralli 2017. http://www.autosport.ee/rallyreg/?page=27&race_id=394&

[pantealex]

16. EMV1,LRC1 2017 0 KALLE ROVANPERÄ / JONNE HALTTUNEN LAT / FIN SKODA FABIA R5 TGS WORLDWIDE

Kalle with other co-driver on entry list, instead of Pietiläinen in Lõuna-Eesti Ralli 2017. http://www.autosport.ee/rallyreg/?page=27&race_id=394&

Jonne Halttunen from Jyväskylä is co-driver of Teemu Asunmaa (leading Finland´s series with Fabia R5)

[Allar]

Looks like Saaremaa rally in Estonia will have really interesting and good driver line-up this year. Ott Tänak have already said that he will compete in a R5, in local forum there are some talk about 2 other top WRC drivers who have said Yes. Organizer have told that they work hard to get as much previous winners to start as possible.

Also there is a "new" stage witch was last used in 2001 i think.

[pantealex]

Looks like Saaremaa rally in Estonia will have really interesting and good driver line-up this year. Ott Tänak have already said that he will compete in a R5, in local forum there are some talk about 2 other top WRC drivers who have said Yes. Organizer have told that they work hard to get as much previous winners to start as possible.

Also there is a "new" stage witch was last used in 2001 i think.

I´m coming :)

[electroliquid]

K. Rovanpera 1st position after 3 stages (and 1st day) in Lõuna-Eesti Ralli 2017. Results: http://autosport.ee/results/?race_id=394&race_ss_class_id=&race_ss_id=814&

[AnttiL]

K. Rovanpera 1st position after 3 stages (and 1st day) in Lõuna-Eesti Ralli 2017. Results: http://autosport.ee/results/?race_id=394&race_ss_class_id=&race_ss_id=814&

Apparently got a 30 sec time penalty. Tactics? https://twitter.com/KalleRovanpera/status/901327763822567424

EDIT: FB says "30 second time penalty on stage 3 for driving the stage wrongly"

[electroliquid]

Could be. But why do that when main goal is to gather experience, unless O/A win is more important...

EDIT: I see..

[AnttiL]

Kalle is already third after two stages. But he seems to match the times of Kaur so probably he won't win this rally. But Kaur is not driving for Latvian championship points?

[electroliquid]

No, he's not. Stages seems very fast, I guess it's hard to keep up with Proto/WRC cars while driving R5...

[AnttiL]

No, he's not. Stages seems very fast, I guess it's hard to keep up with Proto/WRC cars while driving R5...

Right, I thought it's just an R5 Fiesta. Then Kalle is doing just fine. Fast stages indeed if avg speeds are over 130 km/h

[electroliquid]

So Kalle get another penalty for jump start, and final result is 3rd place. http://autosport.ee/results/?race_id=394&race_ss_class_id=0&race_ss_id=822&

[AnttiL]

So Kalle get another penalty for jump start, and final result is 3rd place. http://autosport.ee/results/?race_id=394&race_ss_class_id=0&race_ss_id=822&

Confirmed Latvian champion now

[Sala]

Hi, Lõuna-Eesti ralli 2017 some clips.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nioM2l93mUs

[KKSF]

Lõuna-Eesti ralli 2017 Mistakes, Close calls, Action
KKSF HD video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGm7uSPw1IA

[garais22]

2014.year ERC Production Cup winners Vitaliy Pushkar /Ivan Mishyn have big crash in rally. Both are in hospital - condition is stable

http://www.go4speed.lv/lv/mustsee/rallijs/1606-foto-ukrainu-ekipaza-piedzivo-smagu-avariju/

[faateris]

Lõuna-Eesti ralli 2017' - photos

http://janisasaris.com/

JA

[dimviii]

Jeets roll from drone

https://youtu.be/N1UL-oi1ssI

[AnttiL]

http://www.sportti.com/uutinen.asp?CAT=1-2&ID=346917

Kalle Rovanperä to drive Fiesta R5 already in Liepaja Rally, to learn the car in advance for Wales

[electroliquid]

Any news about co-driver, he will continue with Pietiläinen or change to Halttunen permanently or drive with someone else?

[Fly]

Lõuna-Eesti ralli 2017 Mistakes, Close calls, Action
KKSF HD video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGm7uSPw1IA

Didn't shoot Kaur?? ;)

Great vid anyway! :)

[pantealex]

Any news about co-driver, he will continue with Pietiläinen or change to Halttunen permanently or drive with someone else?

He/They said that they will test couple of candidates for future...
also said that Risto Pietiläinen will be his co-driver 2018.

[AnttiL]

http://www.urheiluuutiset.com/rovanpera-myontaa-etta-kartanlukija-on-vaihtumassa-sellainen-kuvio-on-talla-hetkella/

Here Kalle says that Pietiläinen will co-drive the last Italian rally, whereas Halttunen would do so on all the other rallies, and if all goes well, Halttunen would continue next year.

[pantealex]

http://www.urheiluuutiset.com/rovanpera-myontaa-etta-kartanlukija-on-vaihtumassa-sellainen-kuvio-on-talla-hetkella/

Here Kalle says that Pietiläinen will co-drive the last Italian rally, whereas Halttunen would do so on all the other rallies, and if all goes well, Halttunen would continue next year.

Yeh, it´s changing every day. Both infos are from this week and from same site.

[Essaj]

Kalle Rovanperä & Jonne Halttunen, Louna Eesti stage 9
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNFWtl3uvSU

[Mirek]

Rally Trebišov, Slovakia. 4th victory this year for Valoušek, this time with Focus WRC from team of Jan Dohnal.

1. Valoušek (Focus WRC) 47:08,9
2. Koči (Fabia R5) +5,0
3. Grzyb (Fabia R5) +25,0
4. Majerčák (Fiesta R5) +3:24,9
5. Kukučka (Fiesta R5) +3:26,1
6. Drotár (Fabia R5) +4:30,8
7. Gavlák (Evo IX gr.N) +5:27,1
8. Pravda (Evo IX gr.N) +5:57,2
9. Konečný (Impreza STi gr.N) +5:59,5
10. Kysucký (208 R2) +6:54,1

Important retirements: Odložilík (Fiesta R5) - mechanical, Semerád sen. (Evo IX gr.N) - excluded

[sindroms]

This is worth mentioning. Yesterday 1 month 1 week before 50th anniversary "Saaremaa Rally" (Estonia) was the first date for entries. So after 24 hours number of entrants hit the 94 already! http://autosport.ee/rallyreg/?page=27&race_id=392&lang_id=2&
Could be some kind of record in terms of applying speed? :)

[dupanton]

This is worth mentioning. Yesterday 1 month 1 week before 50th anniversary "Saaremaa Rally" (Estonia) was the first date for entries. So after 24 hours number of entrants hit the 94 already! http://autosport.ee/rallyreg/?page=27&race_id=392&lang_id=2&
Could be some kind of record in terms of applying speed? :)

No, not at all.
Last years "Rally van Kortrijk" in Belgium had 180 entries in 1 hour...

[Mirek]

We have it usually in exactly opposite way when around half of the entry forms come in the last 24 hours...

[dupanton]

We have it usually in exactly opposite way when around half of the entry forms come in the last 24 hours...

Mostly it's the same here. But that is a rally that everyone wants to do. And I don't know why...

[EstWRC]

173 registrations now and Tänak also added

[AnttiL]

173 registrations now and Tänak also added

R5 Fiesta?

[pantealex]

R5 Fiesta?

Yes, for Tänak.

175 total when I write this, about 40 from Finland, also some from GBR.

[EstWRC]

It seems so yes, isn't written there but I doubt it is a WRC machine

There should be some surprises too, at least it was promised. Current WRC drivers

[pantealex]

It seems so yes, isn't written there but I doubt it is a WRC machine

There should be some surprises too, at least it was promised. Current WRC drivers

Gross is driving Fiesta WRC entered by OT , Tänak is also entered by OT (his own team)
Have they 1 or 2 WRC16 ?

[EstWRC]

Only one

[AnttiL]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U3HooV3d0Y

Live stream from Finnish national championship rally, with timing and driver name on the screen.

[Hartusvuori]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U3HooV3d0Y

Live stream from Finnish national championship rally, with timing and driver name on the screen.

There is thread for FRC, but it's buried down. Very entertaining live stage with 3+5 offs, including big one from Lehessaari.

[Ucci]

Very convinsing victory for Nikolay Gryzain at Rally Nova Gorica. Ha won all twelve stages. Special guest Chewon Lim didn't have luck-he crashed (but was never a threat to Nikolay...).
Best Slovenian driver Rok Turk, but unfortunately he suffered big technical troubles on his P208 R5....

[Ucci]

This weekend rally in Spain (tarmac); Rally Princesa Asturias-I've not noticed Sergio Vallejo on the enty list. Did he quit with this season?

[rallysupportnl]

Video highlights Hellendoorn Rally 2017! [HD]

Final podium:
1. Kuipers (Fiesta WRC)
2. ten Brinke (Fabia R5)
3. Kobus (Fabia R5)

http://www.rallysupport.nl/fileadmin/template/main/rallysupport_video/socialsharevideo/hellendoornrally2017video.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Do_hHydGd0)

Click on the photo or here --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Do_hHydGd0

[hari]

Gallery Austrian Rallye Legends 2017: http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_austrian_rallye_legends_2017.html

http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/arboe/5.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/arboe/2.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/arboe/40.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/arboe2/5.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/arboe/32.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/arboe2/3.jpg

[Rally Power]

This weekend rally in Spain (tarmac); Rally Princesa Asturias-I've not noticed Sergio Vallejo on the enty list. Did he quit with this season?

Vallejo was having a terrible season and decided to make a break. It’s not sure when he’ll come back.

Ares won the rally and is closer to the title. Garcia went off and is now 3rd in the series, behind Burgo.

[hari]

A Video from Austrian Rallye Legends 2017:
https://vimeo.com/234211192

http://www.arboe-rallye.at/2017/fotos/vid.jpg (https://vimeo.com/234211192)

[hari]

Great entry list for the next austrian championship and TER round Skoda Rallye Liezen (28.-30.09.2017):

http://www.rallye-liezen.at/2017/nennliste.html

3 WRC, 12 R5,....

[dj_masch_hr]

Meanwhile in Croatia 15 R5 cars on the list:

http://rally-croatia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/CR2017-Entry-list.pdf

[electroliquid]

Filip Mareš/Jan Hloušek in Latvia's rally sprint event Saldus 2017 this weekend. Also N.Gryazin in list. http://4rati.lv/sacensibu-kategorija/sacensibu-dalibnieki/?sacensiba=506958

[Adler]

Mayr - Melnhof will drive DS3 WRC @ ÖRM rallye Liezen.

[Adler]

Mayr - Melnhof will drive DS3 WRC @ ÖRM rallye Liezen.

They crashed the ds3 at todays test, so I guess they will drive r5 fiesta...
We hit a tree at same test, so no start for us in liezen. ..
All crews ok.

[ik1911]

Botka - Mesterhazi Win Croatia Rally 2017!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/cc_rc/37385067972/in/album-72157687259326114/

Congratulation!

[WUff1]

Final results of Rallye Liezen, penultimate run of Austrian Championship and also part of TER:

1. Baumschlager / Winklhofer VW Polo WRC 1:27:32.9
2. Aigner / Minor Skoda Fabia R5 +2:15.0
3. Basso / Granai Hyundai i20 R5 +2:34.0
4. Neubauer / Ettel Ford Fiesta RS WRC +2:37.2
5. Dinkel / Kohl Skoda Fabia R5 +2:39.1
6. Mayr-Melnhof / Foissner Ford Fiesta R5 +2:57.4
7. Casier / Vyncke Ford Fiesta R5 +3:21.9
8. Mrlik / Kramer Skoda Fabia R5 +5:18.3
9. Orsák / Šmeidler Ford Fiesta R5 +5:21.7
10. Kainer / Hofmann Skoda Fabia R5 +6:10.5

Neubauer with several mistakes, but still 2 points ahead of Baumschlager in championship.

[hari]

Gallery Skoda Rallye Liezen 2017: http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_skoda_rallye_liezen_2017.html

http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/liezen/2.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/liezen/6.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/liezen/20.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/liezen/86.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/liezen/117.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/liezen/21.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/liezen/8.jpg

[hari]

Short Highlights video:
https://vimeo.com/236230381

http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/liezen/121.jpg (https://vimeo.com/236230381)

[tc10a]

Baumschlager was in a league of his own at Rallye Liezen. Never really on the limit, but controlled his lead through the rallye without any problems. Neubauer was clearly overdriving it.
The package Baumschlager-Polo seems to work now. A thrilling final battle at Rallye Waldviertel will decide the championship between Baumschlager, Neubauer and Mayr-Melnhof - but my money now is clear on Baumschlager with all his experience there.

[Rally Power]

Another win for Ares and the i20 in Spain; they’re now pretty close to the title. Garcia was a disappointment (P5) and Vynies a surprise; the Suzuki N5 driver was the major opposition for Ares, entering the last stage just 3.8s behind! Another retirement for Fuster in the Clio N5 and a nice performance for Muniz in the 124 RGT; P7, ahead all 2wd cars.
Classification: http://media.fotomotor.es/Descarga/2017/10/clasificacion-oficial-final.pdf

[dimviii]

Garcia was a disappointment (P5)

Garcia was a disappointment generally this year,or I am wrong? Was waiting much better from him.

[Rally Power]

Garcia was a disappointment generally this year,or I am wrong? Was waiting much better from him.

Garcia had a great season start (3 wins almost in a row) but since Ourense he has been a bit irregular. According to the news, at Llanes wet stages he was still suffering from the previous rally accident at Asturias and after seeing Ares strongly leading the event he decided to ease up the pace and save the car for his WRC2 debut, next week at Catalunya.

[faateris]

Rallysprint "Saldus 2017'" / Latvia - photos - http://janisasaris.com/jaunumi

JA

[garais22]

What a horrible crash in last Lithuanian rally championship round... :(
VIDEO: http://www.go4speed.lv/lv/mustsee/rallijs/1629-video-jocius-liela-atruma-piedzivo-sausaligu-avariju/
Pictures: http://www.go4speed.lv/lv/mustsee/rallijs/1627-foto-pec-smagas-avarijas-lietuvas-rallija-deivids-jocius-ar-sturmani-tiek-nogadati-slimnica/

[electroliquid]

What a horrible crash in last Lithuanian rally championship round... :(
VIDEO: http://www.go4speed.lv/lv/mustsee/rallijs/1629-video-jocius-liela-atruma-piedzivo-sausaligu-avariju/
Pictures: http://www.go4speed.lv/lv/mustsee/rallijs/1627-foto-pec-smagas-avarijas-lietuvas-rallija-deivids-jocius-ar-sturmani-tiek-nogadati-slimnica/

Yes it was. There was 194km/h speed in that corner, it was very tricky, all others in front of them nearly avoid crashes. Impact was very heavy, car landed three times on side/bottom corner, wheels made big holes and also side skirts made some small ditch between them. Crew with some injuries, as mentioned in article, there is another crew's onboard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HHgwHB8KZ0&t=0s that place about 1:15, car went off near the road sign, and stopped near farmhouse. It was gravel rally with gravel tires/suspensions, in those rallies tarmac sections could be very dangerous.

[Fiat-131-Abarth]

According to media reports the Jänner Rallye will return 2018. The rallye should take place from 4th to 6th january.

[nafpaktos]

According to media reports the Jänner Rallye will return 2018. The rallye should take place from 4th to 6th january.

Great news!

[WUff1]

According to media reports the Jänner Rallye will return 2018. The rallye should take place from 4th to 6th january.

Is the problem of the length of special stages solved, otherwise WRC drivers wouldn´t start - as reported?

[Mirek]

Can You elaborate what's going on in the debate?

[tc10a]

Can You elaborate what's going on in the debate?

First unofficial information was that the event will cover more than 215 stage kilometers, which is not only for the WRC cars but also for a lot of privateers way too much, especially as the rally is already very expensive in comparison to other events. We will see when there comes some official information. Other events in ORM this year had 125-190 planned km, most about 150.

[electroliquid]

http://www.autosport.ee/rallyreg/?page=27&race_id=392&
1. EMV1 1 OTT TÄNAK / GEORG GROSS EST FORD FIESTA WRC OT RACING

Ott listed with WRC car

[AnttiL]

Interesting entry

20 STIG ANDERVANG / ROBIN ERIKSSON SWE SUBARU IMPREZA WRC

He used to drive an RS200 in the 80's

EDIT: If Ott is driving with Georg Gross, is he driving Gross's car or a WRC17?

[pantealex]

Interesting entry

20 STIG ANDERVANG / ROBIN ERIKSSON SWE SUBARU IMPREZA WRC

He used to drive an RS200 in the 80's

EDIT: If Ott is driving with Georg Gross, is he driving Gross's car or a WRC17?

It´s Ott´s car, old model.

I´m going to spectate it LIVE.

[Rally Power]

Garcia was a disappointment generally this year,or I am wrong? Was waiting much better from him.

Garcia is struggling at Catalunya’s gravel. Poor pace and over 1m lost in an off; he’s P26, behind Avcioglu and Yates. Hopefully he’ll do better on the tarmac.

[electroliquid]

It could be only PR, but Kalle says he may drive in Latvia next year also. Info in Latvian: http://www.go4speed.lv/lv/news/erc/7336-rovanpera-domaju-ka-nakamgad-latvija-kada-rallija-noteikti-brauksim/

[sindroms]

It could be only PR, but Kalle says he may drive in Latvia next year also. Info in Latvian: http://www.go4speed.lv/lv/news/erc/7336-rovanpera-domaju-ka-nakamgad-latvija-kada-rallija-noteikti-brauksim/

If more precise:
"I don't know much about next year. We must wait. There are options to consider and make a decision. We have plans to drive several WRC2 rallies. Will I drive in Latvia? I hope I will drive. Fact that Latvian rally championship is over now doesn't mean I will not drive next year in Latvian rallies. I think we definitely will drive in some rally because of there is nice to drive. This is nice place which gave me opportunity to start rally career."

[WUff1]

First unofficial information was that the event will cover more than 215 stage kilometers, which is not only for the WRC cars but also for a lot of privateers way too much, especially as the rally is already very expensive in comparison to other events. We will see when there comes some official information. Other events in ORM this year had 125-190 planned km, most about 150.

According to local media the rally really covers 210 km of special stages .... we will see how this will affect the number of entries ... Pregarten area is not included compared to ERC times.

https://www.meinbezirk.at/freistadt/sport/jaennerrallye-2018-es-schaut-gut-aus-d2274828.html

[giù tutto!]

Is there some problems with Martins Sesks in Saaremaa Rally?

He was so fast in Liepaja and now the stage times are totally something else.

[Oliverk]

Is there some problems with Martins Sesks in Saaremaa Rally?

He was so fast in Liepaja and now the stage times are totally something else.
Just can't manage the conditions.

[KKSF]

Ott Tanak won Saaremaa ralli 2017 in Estonia on home island's soil.
KKSF HD video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_PWFwIxKTg

[hari]

ARC Herbstrallye Dobersberg 2017 - Gallery and video:
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_arc_herbstrallye_dobersberg_2017.html

Final results:
1. Fischerlehner / Unterweger, Ford Fiesta R5
2. Rigler / Rossgatterer, Ford Fiesta R5
3. Kogler / Krautsieder, Citroen DS3 R3T
4. Kocsomba / Bardos, Mitsubishi Evo IX
5. Aubrunner / Fischer, Mitsubishi Evo 6.5

http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/herbst/1.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/herbst/3.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/herbst/7.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/herbst/114.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/herbst/5.jpg

[faateris]

Saaremaa Rally 2017' - photos - http://janisasaris.com/jaunumi

JA

[eib1]

Ott Tanak won Saaremaa ralli 2017 in Estonia on home island's soil.
KKSF HD video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_PWFwIxKTg

lol @ 1:56
great video btw

[Mirek]

Final results of 3-Städte Rallye, Germany, finale of Opel Adam Cup

Absolute:

1. Dinkel (GER, Fabia R5) 1:11:29,4
2. Kreim (GER, Fabia R5) +13,9
3. Gassner jun. (GER, i20 R5) +23,0
4. Griebel (GER, 208 T16 R5) +24,8
5. Wiegand (GER, Fabia R5) +1:49,5
6. Koch (GER, Fabia S2000) +2:44,4
7. Hideg (HUN, Fabia R5) +2:59,2
8. Zeltner (GER, 997 GT3) +4:38,6
9. Gassner sen. (GER, Evo X) +4:41,2
10. Bieg (GER, Evo IX) +5:13,9

Mandel (i20 R5) crashed.

Adam Cup

1. Madsen (DK)
2. Kristensson (SWE) +38,5
3. Novak (SLO) +1:51,3
4. Munster (NED) +2:07,7
5. Beattie (IRL) +2:46,4
6. Wacker (GER) +4:00,0
7. Field (GBR) +4:01,5
8. Hilmes (GER) +4:09,1
9. Vopatřil (CZE) +4:14,9
10. Kässer (GER) +4:20,3

I think that Kristensson still won the cup because of Madsen's late start into the season.

[Fiat-131-Abarth]

I think there is - god knows why - a own Germany thread.

[JUF]

I think that Kristensson still won the cup because of Madsen's late start into the season. Yes, Kristensson won because Madsen missed the second and third round due to an injury. That does not necessarily mean that Kristensson takes the place in the ADAC Opel Junior Team for next year, the announcement will be done this evening.

[Mirek]

I think there is - god knows why - a own Germany thread.

Sorry, I let the forum display all thread from last month and no German one was shown and thus it didn't come to my mind there is actually a German thread.

[Rally Power]

Focus206 already listed it: Ares/Pintor in the i20 are the new spanish champs. They’ve won Rally Santader ahead of Burgo’s Fabia R5 and Vynies Swift N5. Garcia was absent (he recognized his title chances were slim) and Fuster suffered steering issues in the Clio.

During the season, Ares (a former 911 driver from Galicia) did a pretty good job, showing great speed and consistency, while Garcia, despite some initial advantage, was far from last year domination in the Evo R4+. Local N5’s showed huge progress against R5’s, with several stages wins; it wouldn’t be a surprise if they manage to get an overall win on the final events.

[rallysupportnl]

Twente Rally 2017 [NL] - Final round of the Dutch National Championship.
Final podium:
1. van Hoof (Evo IV)
2. de Jong (i20 R5)
3. Andersen (Evo X)

Video highlights:
http://i65.tinypic.com/s2s6cw.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ7SUEOxYDM)

Click on the photo or here --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ7SUEOxYDM

[Mirek]

Results of Rally Košice, Slovakia, final round of the championship:

1. Koči (Fabia R5) 1:22:18,1
2. Grzyb (Fabia R5) +38,2
3. Hádik (Fiesta R5) +3:49,1
4. Drotár (Fabia R5) +6:14,5
5. Majerčák (Fiesta R5) +6:38,9
6. Gavlák (Evo IX gr.N) +8:07,1
7. Pravda (Evo IX gr.N) +8:09,0
8. Konečný (STi gr.N) +9:53,2
9. Kysucký (208 R2) +11:37,8
10. Koiš (Fiesta R2T) +14:28,5

Valoušek (Fiesta R5) took the title by cruising on third place in the first leg. he didn't even start in the second leg.

[WUff1]

Rallye Waldviertel, last run of Austrian championship, will take place for the last time after 37 years (formerly Semperit rally, since 2001 Waldviertel rally) from 10th to 11th November. Reason is budget problems.

https://www.motorline.cc/rallye/oem/2017/Rallye-%C3%96M/ORM-Waldviertel-Rallye-Waldviertel-Rallye-ist-nach-37-Jahren-Geschichte-214588.html

[Mirek]

That's sad. It used to be a very nice rally!

[WUff1]

That's sad. It used to be a very nice rally!

Yes it was, and it always attracted international drivers.

[svstock]

Silveston 50. Saaremaa Rally 2017
13.10.2017 - 14.10.2017
Saaremaa, Estonia

Ott Tänak and others had fun on 6th event of Estonian Rally Championship, Alexela Dmack Trophy and Estonian R2 Challenge.

Entries: http://autosport.ee/rallyreg/?page=27&race_id=392&lang_id=2&
Maps: https://www.rally-maps.com/Saaremaa-Rally-2017

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sekQDXNI8Gg

http://i68.tinypic.com/dxboqv.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sekQDXNI8Gg)

results: http://autorally.lv/iframe.php?m=4&l=2&r=159

[Fiat-131-Abarth]

Entry list of the last edition of Rallye Waldviertel

http://www.waldviertel-rallye.at/cms/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Nennliste-W4R-2017.pdf

[Adler]

This weekend in Rallye Waldviertel (gravel) still 3 teams are in the fight for ÖRM-title (Neubauer, Fiesta WRC, leading 2 points ahead of Baumschlager, Polo WRC, Mayr-Melnhof just theoretical chances first time in DS3 WRC), also in 2WD 3 teams fighting for the title (Wollinger in Clio R3 is favorite, Kogler, DS3 R3 and Julian Wagner,Adam R2).

The itinerary is a bit short (125 SSkm) this year, but i hope it will be a close fight and the fastest will be champion in the end. It would be Baumschlagers 13th title, or Neubauers 2nd. For me Baumschlager is favourite, he won Waldviertel 8 times so far, Neubauer competed there 2012 last time.

SS1 starts today 15:15, live Timing here http://www.delta-timing.hr/results/waldviertel17/

[dimviii]

Neubauer leading till ss4 Baumschlager just 0,4 sec

https://www.ewrc-results.com/results/37438-int-rally-waldviertel-2017/

[WUff1]

Now ss9 finished for the top drivers, Baumschlager in the lead since 5 stages, 5 more stages left. I think that Baumschlager will win this and score his 14th title. Neubauer threw it away on his own (once more), especially at Rallye Liezen.

[Adler]

It is not over at all. Neubauer is just 3.2 seconds behind, he lost 4,7 seconds in the 2 sss on the rallycross track. IT will be decided most likely on the 2 long stages in the afternoon (Manhartsberg 1&2, 18,3km).

Great rallye for Julian Wagner so far, he will be 2WD champion if he stays first and Daniel Wollinger not better than 4th (at the moment only dissapointing 6th place). Michael Kogler still have chances as well, 28 seconds behind on 2nd place.

Also nice pace by Niki Mayr-Melnhof, only 12,6 seconds behind Baumschlager.

Edit: Neubauer now in the lead, 1,3 seconds ahead.

[dimviii]

very big fight,at ss 10 Neubauer took 4,5 sec from Baumschlager and leas with 1,3 sec
at ss 11 Baumschlager took 2,2 and now leading with 0,9 sec.
Mayr in the mix,sometimes faster from both at his first drive with ds3 wrc!

[Adler]

What a thriller!

Baumschlager leads with 2.8 seconds over Neubauer, 2 stages to go.
If both will drive the same time than in first pass, Baumschlager would win with an margin of 0.2 seconds.

[TWRC]

Neubauer wins PS, retakes lead by 0.8s, one stage to go!

[focus206]

Neubauer wins PS, retakes lead by 0.8s, one stage to go!

Incredible! Just a 4 Km stage to go, wish I could see it live :D

[dimviii]

Baumschlager took 6,2 sec from Neubauer and finally won.

[Fiat-131-Abarth]

Mundl won!!!
Yes!!!!!!
Congratulation to the old man

[focus206]

Congratulations to Baumschlager! 14th Austrian title!

[Adler]

Broken driveshaft for Hermann in the very last stage... What a shame...

[focus206]

Little trivia: according to my calculations, with this title Baumschlager equals Mats Jonsson at the second place for most national championships won, with 14. First place is the late Attila Ferjancz with 16 Hungarian championships.

[electroliquid]

Little trivia: according to my calculations, with this title Baumschlager equals Mats Jonsson at the second place for most national championships won, with 14. First place is the late Attila Ferjancz with 16 Hungarian championships.

Maybe have longer list, and ready to share?

[focus206]

Maybe have longer list, and ready to share?

Ready to share, no. But I have a list of national champions of various countries, I just have to manually count :D I can share that list, if anyone is interested (not 100% correct, very probably)
I can tell:
Attila Ferjancz 16
Raimund Baumschlager, Mats Jonsson 14
Roger Feghali 13
Franz Wittmann, John Buffum, Sarel Van der Merwe 11

[dimviii]

search for Greece too,Kirkos Leonidas have a lot too.

[focus206]

search for Greece too,Kirkos Leonidas have a lot too.

I count 5 for Kyrkos (1994, 1996, 1998, 2006, 2007). Giorgos Moschous has 8, most titles in Greece.

[Adler]

The final moment...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2KCxkoS8pWo

Congrats Mundl!

[atsiotras79]

search for Greece too,Kirkos Leonidas have a lot too.

Most of his gazillion titles are hillclimb. His National Rally Titles are 5!

[hari]

Gallery from Rallye Waldviertel: http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_orm_rallye_waldviertel_2017.html

http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/w4/1.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/w4/2.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/w4/4.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/w4/3.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/w4/5.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2017/w4/82.jpg

[WUff1]

The final moment...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2KCxkoS8pWo

Congrats Mundl!


Is this Fabian Kreim from 0:41 onwards?

[JUF]

Is this Fabian Kreim from 0:41 onwards? Yes.

[Jarek Z]

Mundl won!!!
Yes!!!!!!
Congratulation to the old man

Which leads to the following question... Why, when I said that Baumschlager was going to defeat Neubauer, were there some forum members here who said that I was "silly", what I said was "funny", I didn't know "what I was talking about" and that I should be disqualified?


Mundl is obviously too old for this change (R5>WRC)....the championship is over for him....funny, how were some guys on this forum loud and 100% that he will "destroy" Neubauer.....who should be a "victim of his WRC desire".

Wasn't I right, Ucci? ;)


i was very surprised by this real stupid comment, i always thougt you know what you talking about, but with this comment you disqualified yourself....

Daniel, is my diqualification over? ;)

[Adler]

Jarek,

you said Neubauer lacks talent. For me without talent it´s impossible to challenge a 14 time champion in an fully works supported latest spec Polo, with an 5 year old Fiesta, until the very last stage of the season (where a driveshaft brake). Please note also that it was the second technical issue for Neubauer (in Schneebergland he had engine failure, 0 Points), Baumschlager had not a single technical Problem.

At the end the best Team won, but just saying...