[IRC][ERC][EHRC][BRC]Geko Ypres Rally 2011

[mousti]

If they make already a thread about the Barum Rally it would be also good then that we would also make on of the Geko Ypres Rally. Stijn Ducastel made a nice list of possible S2000 entries for this nice rally end of June. And maybe we could even talk about the Historic Event that has also every year a great entry list!

The list:
Skoda Fabia S2000 ( 11 )
Kopecky
Loix
Mikkelsen
Gardemeister
Thlustak
Van Loon
Ten Brinke
Travaglia
Rzeźnik
Barrable
Sandell
Hanninen ??
Wallenwein ??

Peugeot 207 S2000 ( 9 )
Wilks
Neuville
Magelhaes
Bouffier
Betti
Gyoshev
Bruyneel
Debackere
Cracco
Settembrini ??

Ford Fiesta S2000( 4 )
Herbold
Solowow
Oleksowicz
Maurin
Scandola ??

Proton Satria S2000( 2 )

Basso
Andersson

[Hartusvuori]

If they make already a thread about the Barum Rally ...

That was me. 100% unofficial, 100% enthusiasm. I'd love to visit Ypres one day too, but for a Finn the date is bad if it always clashes with our midsummer party which is a holiday most Finns love to spend by a lakeside (maybe that's why Juho doesn't like Ypres... perhaps?). But Ypres' stages look demanding, scenery is beautiful and the entry is always very strong.

[mousti]

That was me. 100% unofficial, 100% enthusiasm. I'd love to visit Ypres one day too, but for a Finn the date is bad if it always clashes with our midsummer party which is a holiday most Finns love to spend by a lakeside (maybe that's why Juho doesn't like Ypres... perhaps?). But Ypres' stages look demanding, scenery is beautiful and the entry is always very strong.
I had no criticism because u opened that topic, those rallies are one the most popular events of the IRC season that everyone want to plan very early and very good that they can enjoy the full action ! :D Myeah maybe but if he comes early enough he can enjoy at the beach :D . We'll see if he comes it would be great to show his great pace on asphalt against Loix on Belgian soil. Also a great warming up for the ADAC Rally Deutschland in my oppinion :)

[RS]

Would be nice if Duval could get his arse into gear and agree some deal with M-Sport for Fiesta S2000 for Corsica and Ypres and Fiesta WRC for WRC Germany!

[mousti]

Pieter Tsjoen will for sure enter will be Ford or Mini S2000 or Superproduction :)

[PLuto]

It will be great event, I am looking forward to this event.

[mousti]

It will be great event, I am looking forward to this event.
Chance to meet u is kinda slim probably? You'll be always in service? Will be one of the top events of IRC again !

PS: Isn't there an edit button :( so I can edit my list, Gyoshev was wrong obviously

[PLuto]

No, for sure you can meet me on scrutineering and on shakedown. Last year I was almost whole Saturday switching between press room and pubs in Ypres :s mokin:

[mousti]

No, for sure you can meet me on scrutineering and on shakedown. Last year I was almost whole Saturday switching between press room and pubs in Ypres :s mokin:
Shakedown is a possibility but so much people there :O. From what day u will be in Ypres, I'll probably visit the service park on wednesday.

Haha u know what to do if it's a bit too hot just walk 20 metres and drink some nice beers :D

[wwbroe]

You can always find Pluto in shakedown or in service. :D

[mousti]

Kahle and Wallenwein with Fabia S2000 would be almost sure that they'll be in Ypres.. source: Yannick Willockx Engineer of Loix

Autonews says Arai too but I thought they wouldn't drive in Ypres?

[PLuto]

Arai dont have Ypres in his plans - http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=12098

[mousti]

Arai dont have Ypres in his plans - http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=12098
What I also thought Pluto, Autonews really as a magazine need to check their sources. :)

[mousti]

The very fast and very spectacular Dutch pilot Jasper Van den Heuvel announced his participation in the 2011 Geko Ypres Rally in a brandnew Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X R4 (Ypres Facebook)


Best reference point u can have for a Lancer R4 car to see where they at against S2000's !!

[dimviii]

The very fast and very spectacular Dutch pilot Jasper Van den Heuvel announced his participation in the 2011 Geko Ypres Rally in a brandnew Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X R4 (Ypres Facebook)


Best reference point u can have for a Lancer R4 car to see where they at against S2000's !!
Nice!

[darkstar]

yes! vd heuvel back in busyness, thats really nice! i had hoped to see him at wallonie already, he was driving fantastic there last year!

[MK2 BDG]

Looking forward to Ypres 2011, and our 6th ? visit

Bringing the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance backed Fiesta R2 this year http://www.dsairambulance.org.uk/rally-brothers-give-air-ambulance-sponsorship-deal/

[Mirek]

No Fiesta S1600 anymore?

[MK2 BDG]

No Fiesta S1600 anymore?

Sadly not !!

Now in France doing sprint and hill climbs i believe,, Was time for a change, very hard car to drive !!

The R2 so much easier :)

[Mirek]

I believe You. But You know it's so rare car...

[mousti]

I believe You. But You know it's so rare car...
Indeed a pity is a nice car with nice sound, but I follow their reasons too :) . Btw Mirek isn't their such one driving in your country thought I saw one on a pic this year..

[Mirek]

Yes, there is one of Petr Zedník. It's good one, he made a lot of development on it and made it relatively fast and reliable car, still not top though, especially the torque in lower rpm is still very bad.

[popie13]

This is nothing to do with ypres, but the fiesta had one big problem and that was grip.We tried so many things to improve traction with the car.One big gain was changing the fireing order. That gave us so much more driveability and reliability.

[Sulland]

This is nothing to do with ypres, but the fiesta had one big problem and that was grip.We tried so many things to improve traction with the car.One big gain was changing the fireing order. That gave us so much more driveability and reliability.

Does the Puma S1600 have the same challenge with traction, and is it the same engine ?
What did you change the fireingorder from and to ?

[mousti]

Does the Puma S1600 have the same challenge with traction, and is it the same engine ?
What did you change the fireingorder from and to ?
Could be but I don't think so, Duval did some nice things in JWRC with it, that's what never happened with the Fiesta it never got good results anywhere :-/

[popie13]

The puma got some results, but Super 1600 was at a early stage.The Fiesta should have been a big improvement, but it was not.
The fireing order we think was an issue so that was changed,from a 1234 to a 1342.After remapping the engine was so more drivable, no more alt problems, radiators splits, the list went on.The down side in changing the order was the exhaust note,before on full chat the car sounded great,a bit like a rotary engine, but after it just sounded like a normal S1600.
I could go on about them for hours, but the thread is about Ypres rally.
I have competed in rallys since 1978 from small single venues to World rally, and i think you will be pushed to find a better ALL ROUND rally than Ypres in the World.
If someone comes up to me and says they are thinking of either watching or going to compete there, i says just do it, you will never be disappointed.

[PLuto]

Martin Knudsen maybe on Ypres with Proton - http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=12133

[Steve Boyd]

The fireing order we think was an issue so that was changed,from a 1234 to a 1342.
I can't believe that anyone would build a 4 cylinder engine with a 1234 firing order. The shape of crankshaft needed would result in an inherantly unbalanced design that would simply shake itself to bits as pistons 1&2 would both have to be at TDC while 3&4 were at BDC. The conventional crank design has 2&3 at TDC while 1&4 are at BDC. With this design the firing order can be either 1243 or 1342 and it makes no difference whatsoever to the way the engine performs which of these you choose, although it does affect the way the lobes on the crankshaft are arranged. If the engine was actually 1243 (not 1234 as you have said) and it was better after you made the changes then I suspect it was the remapping that improved it not any change in firing order.

[popie13]

With the fireing order 1234, yes the car did shake to bits, thats where the unreliably came in, Alternators would fall to bits, Radiators would crack and nuts and bolts would loose their correct torque.
The Fiesta could just about complete a ERC/IRC round, driven at 7/10, but on a Wrc event the amount of work needed at service on the second evening was too much to finish the third day.
Dont worry we tried everything before we changed the order,because the Fiesta was homologated with a 1234 crank.

[Steve Boyd]

I'm amazed - sounds like the guy in charge of the engine homologation was also a crank!
(PS Should have typed 1&3 at TDC with 2&4 at BDC in my post above)

[urabus-denoS2000]

Indeed a pity is a nice car with nice sound, but I follow their reasons too :) . Btw Mirek isn't their such one driving in your country thought I saw one on a pic this year..

Sorry for off topic , but I saw mr. Zednik's car in person , and it has a FANTASTIC sound :)

[Mirek]

I don't find it fantastic, especially in lower rpm it's quite strange sound.

[mousti]

Autonews reported that Longhi will drive Ypres in the Mini, somebody of the Italians want to confirm that ? :) Autonews is very good in spreading such things but are for sure not 100% sure ! Also they saying a Dutch pilot bought a Mini..

[RICARDO75]

Maybe as security car. The MINI was not alowed to enter in 1000 Miglia from ERC

[Mirek]

Ehm, why? It is allowed by the rules (page 10: http://argent.fia.com/web/fia-public.ns ... s&Appx.pdf (http://argent.fia.com/web/fia-public.nsf/4463E5A56EF00302C1257854002C6486/$FILE/2011_RRR_Regs&Appx.pdf) )

[RICARDO75]

I saw Alessandro Perico saying on motors tv ERC resume, that he had not participated with the mini because they had not authorized

[urabus-denoS2000]

As far as I know , Longhi will drive the car for the first time in ERC in Croatia

[PLuto]

I saw Alessandro Perico saying on motors tv ERC resume, that he had not participated with the mini because they had not authorized

Mini wasnt authorised to score points in CIR.

[RICARDO75]

Ok. Thanks Pluto

[ste898]

How come so few Fiestas?

It is very strange that they have disappeared already

Is M-Sport not interested in them now?

[mousti]

There are many probably 30 or so driving on this planet but not really doing IRC stuff. SWRC u have 3 there driving there and maybe I forgot one..

[mousti]

Mark van Eldik and Edwin Schilt will enter Ypres too with a Fabia S2000!

Also Guino Kenis will drive Ypres in the BMW Z4 :D

[Mintexmemory]

There are many probably 30 or so driving on this planet but not really doing IRC stuff. SWRC u have 3 there driving there and maybe I forgot one..
Prokop
Tanak
Al Attiyah
Turan
Sousa
Kuipers
That's 6 in SWRC. Craig Breen has one for UK Nationals (as do a number of other nationalities ).

[Mirek]

Around 45 were built. Prokop has two, many others as well and some where also destroyed.

[OldF]

In the last issue of “Vauhdin Maailma” in the section of “depot whispers” they tell that the Danish driver Martin Knudsen is in negotiations with Proton for the third car in Geko Ypres rally.

[Hartusvuori]

In the last issue of “Vauhdin Maailma” in the section of “depot whispers” they tell that the Danish driver Martin Knudsen is in negotiations with Proton for the third car in Geko Ypres rally.

Their source, perhaps: http://www.ircseries.com/html/readNews.asp?id=2591

[PLuto]

In the last issue of “Vauhdin Maailma” in the section of “depot whispers” they tell that the Danish driver Martin Knudsen is in negotiations with Proton for the third car in Geko Ypres rally.

I was writing about it one month ago (here (http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=12133)) and I think it was also on other webs including official IRC page.

[PLuto]

Hartusvuori was faster :)

[OldF]

And I’m little bit late.

[PLuto]

No, you are OK, Vauhdin Maailma is little bit late :)

[Hartusvuori]

No, you are OK, Vauhdin Maailma is little bit late :)

Well, that's generally a problem with monthly printed media. But then again, 98 out of 100 of their readers haven't heard of the news before, so it justifies its place. If you don't drop in to this forum once or twenty times a day, have at least three Czech rally news sites on your bookmarks or read GPweek word by word, those little news in Vauhdin Maailma are valid :-)

[mousti]

Tsjoen will start for the third consecutive time with a 207 from Kronos.

[mousti]

There's just a bomb exploded around Patrick Snijers!!
http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums/There%27s%20just%20a%20bomb%20exploded%20around%20 Patrick%20Snijers%21%21%20%20www.flyingfinish.eu%2 0%20In%20Ypres%20he%27ll%20start%20with%20the%20Mi ni%20
http://www.flyingfinish.eu/nl/?p=6816

In Ypres he'll start with the Mini "S2000" and after that they going to adjust them to the Mini John Cooper WRC for the rest of the BRC with the support of Logi Technic and will be serviced by BMA!

[HaCo]

There's just a bomb exploded around Patrick Snijers!!
http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums/There%27s%20just%20a%20bomb%20exploded%20around%20 Patrick%20Snijers%21%21%20%20www.flyingfinish.eu%2 0%20In%20Ypres%20he%27ll%20start%20with%20the%20Mi ni%20
http://www.flyingfinish.eu/nl/?p=6816

In Ypres he'll start with the Mini "S2000" and after that they going to adjust them to the Mini John Cooper WRC for the rest of the BRC with the support of Logi Technic and will be serviced by BMA!

Very, very nice!!! :)

[PLuto]

I am not so happy. I hoped that Patrick will fight for top 5, but this project will be only waste of time and money (not only on Ypres, where he will be completely our of IRC field, but also on other events, where he will be out of chance against "old" WRC cars).

[[Madeira-Rally]]

At least it's very nice to see a driver like Snijers in action... no matter what car he drive... :)

[Mirek]

I would wait till the Ypres scrutineering. There is always a lot of talking and rumors about Patrick...

[alleskids]

Snijers S2000 has a 1.6turbo engine, it is a downgraded WRCar. So how wil he fit into the IRC rally?
I know Ypres is also a rally for the Belgium championship, which allows WRCars, so he could also start with a WRcar version of the Mini and be only counted for the BRC?

[PLuto]

He cannot start with 1.6 turbo in IRC event

[Mirek]

Snijers S2000 has a 1.6turbo engine, it is a downgraded WRCar. So how wil he fit into the IRC rally?
I know Ypres is also a rally for the Belgium championship, which allows WRCars, so he could also start with a WRcar version of the Mini and be only counted for the BRC?


He can't start in WRC in Ypres. Belgian championship doesn't allow that in Ypres. But he can use 1.6T S2000 in European championship where it is allowed.

[mousti]

For him it's the perfect car though it's a car where u need to work with and not like the Focus who sticks to the ground like a train on rails. Tsjoen will eventually buy a DS3 of Fiesta when availabe probably too expensive for Snijers. For fighting for top 5 he needs a top Fabia S2000.. He isn't getting younger..

[alleskids]

thanks for explaning. So Snijers will compete in the ERC part of the Ypres rally. Are there more drivers using a 1.6T S2000 in the ERC?

[mousti]

For now nobody yet. There are rumours but nothing official that I know.

[PLuto]

Actually it looks that nobody of ERC registered drivers will use 1.6T

[urabus-denoS2000]

Actually , the Mini S200 didn't prove very competitive on tarmac , with good drivers ...

[mousti]

Actually , the Mini S200 didn't prove very competitive on tarmac , with good drivers ...
Logical most tests went to gravel, in summer that'll improve for sure when they need some testing on tarmac. Snijers need only to look to Tsjoen, Romain and Debackere in classification. And he's also more and more driving for fun what he did also today in the Sezoens. Everyone complained about him that he was done after the split with Geko. But I knew he would drive minimal one rally! He's finding more then 10 years now new sponsors to fund him and get him some nice cars to drive in rally each year!

[Mirek]

I actually don't think that the problem with Mini is in testing but simply in too small restrictor given by FIA for 2010. Next year it will be different for sure.

[mousti]

I actually don't think that the problem with Mini is in testing but simply in too small restrictor given by FIA for 2010. Next year it will be different for sure.
31 would be better then, 33 a bit too much I think. They'll change the restrictor size next year?

[Mirek]

I expect that.

[mousti]

Anyone knows what Roman Odlozilik is doing this year? Last year he was on the entry list of Ypres but a week or two he destroyed his Fabia and couldn't start.. Maybe he start now again?

[PLuto]

No. Last year he was planning to do ERC, but they have changed date for his home Kopna to same date as Croatia and crashed car before Ypres, so he decided not to continue in ERC. This year he was also planning to to ERC, but because he is renting his car to Beres in Slovakia, he decided to do only czech championships.

[mousti]

Thanks Pluto was afraid of that answer. It's getting on my nerves ( :D ) the slow going of the S2000's entering on the list although it's probably because of the events before Ypres that it takes so long.

[mousti]

For the Brits we have entries of Barrable and Greer in their Fabia's.

And for the Dutch guys one big entry! Hans Weijs Jr big dutch talent will start with a Fabia Super 2000!!! And not only one big talent entered just, also Karl Kruuda did! This will be again a awesome event!!!

[WRCKE]

The Entry list for the moment

1.TEN BRINKE Bernhard - THIERIE Davy NLD - BEL Skoda FABIA S2000
2.SCHILT Edwin - BAKKER Lisette NLD - NLD Skoda FABIA S2000
3.VAN ELDIK Mark - BUYSMANS Robin NLD - BEL Skoda FABIA S2000
4.GREER Jonathan - ROBERTS Dai GBR - GBR Skoda FABIA S2000
5.BARRABLE Robert - CONNOLLY Damien IRL - IRL Skoda FABIA S2000
6.MIKKELSEN Andreas - FLOENE Ola NOR - NOR Skoda FABIA S2000
7.LOIX Freddy - MICLOTTE Frederic BEL - BEL Skoda FABIA S2000
8.TLUSTAK Antonin - SKALOUD Jan CZE - CZE Skoda FABIA S2000
9.Patrik Sandell Skoda s2000
10.Bernd Casier Skoda s2000
11.Hans Weijs Skoda S2000
12.Karl Kruuda Skoda S2000


13.MAGALHÃES Bruno - GRAVE Paulo PRT - PRT Peugeot 207 S2000
14.BRUYNEEL Dominique - VANNESTE Lara BEL - BEL Peugeot 207 S2000
15.BETTI Luca - ITA - ITA Peugeot 207 S2000
16.NEUVILLE Thierry - GILSOUL Nicolas BEL - Peugeot 207 S2000
17.TSJOEN Pieter - CHEVAILLIER Eddy BEL - BEL Peugeot 207 S2000
18.WILKS Guy - PUGH Phil GBR - GBR Peugeot 207 S2000
19.BOUFFIER Bryan - PANSERI Xavier FRA - FRA Peugeot 207 S2000

20.ANDERSSON Pergunnar - AXELSSON Emil SWE - SWE Proton SATRIA NEO S2000
21.BASSO Giandomenico - DOTTA Mitia ITA - ITA Proton SATRIA NEO S2000

22.OLEKSOWICZ Maciej - OBREBOWSKI Andrzej POL - POL Ford FIESTA

23.SNIJERS Patrick - GITSELS Johan BEL - NLD Mini JOHN COOPER WORKS 1 - S2000-Rally 1.6T

[[Madeira-Rally]]

For the Brits we have entries of Barrable and Greer in their Fabia's.

And for the Dutch guys one big entry! Hans Weijs Jr big dutch talent will start with a Fabia Super 2000!!! And not only one big talent entered just, also Karl Kruuda did! This will be again a awesome event!!!
From who is the car Hans Veijs Jr will use?

[mousti]

]From who is the car Hans Veijs Jr will use?
Need to find out soon! Wevers cars all rented out. I know that RGRS had more then 1 Fabia, don't know if it's still the same but if it is, it could be from RGRS.

Btw accept me on FB :p

[Mirek]

I think that the last RGRS car (ex-Nasser) is not available...

By the way I think 15 Fabias S2000 is realistic number for Ypres :)

[pucky54]

Are they still allowed to run pre-facelift Fabia in Ypres?

[Mirek]

In FIA field not but when I see Van Woensel on the entry list I guess there will be some national field also? Tomorrow is the last day when narrow Fabia is allowed.

[pucky54]

ok thx. You know if Georges already has a wide one? Cause Casier should drive it and I guess he is not willing to drive in national field ;) Also the Brits have the narrow ones

[Mirek]

They have to rebuild it. I think that the only one available is that usually used by Loix in BRC.

[pucky54]

ok and thats a narrow one

[mousti]

Why would the Nasser Fabia not be available? Casier is probably driving the Loix Fabia. Anyways he'll have found somewhere a Fabia! They'll make it a Evo 2 aswell Greer and Barrable. GT's go after modern field.

On the list has to come: Herbold, Maurin, Kopecky, Debackere and Cracco.

Maybe: Rzeznik, Travaglia, Solowow, Illiev, Gardemeister

Huuuuge maybe: Rossetti

[wwbroe]

I think RGRS still has two Fabia's, but both are the Evo 1 versions. But i don't know from where Weys' Fabia will come from. Looking forward to see him in action at the wheel of a S2000 tough.

[mousti]

Seems it's not 100% sure according to someone near with Wim Soenens who's probably funding some money to Hans.

@WWBroe: Loix RGRS Skoda is for sure the one for Casier and will be build to Evo 2.

[wwbroe]

I just got the information that the Fabia for Weys will be coming from Wevers. ;) And my source is a reliable one. :D

[mousti]

I just got the information that the Fabia for Weys will be coming from Wevers. ;) And my source is a reliable one. :D
So they bought of hired a another one? Funding of the Geko Family? And so it's 100 procent sure he'll start, Walter?

I trust on your word Walter, I know that u have contact with indeed reliable sources :p

And like I said before, Solowow back in ERC with Fiesta now ;) .

[pucky54]

So Wevers with at least 4 Fabias?!?! :)

[wwbroe]

I don't know how many Fabia's Wevers will have in Ypres, but i heard that Weys would use one of them.

[mousti]

So it's confirmed Walter, Weijs at start? It could be they hire one more, if he has the budget it'll be no problem, Wevers can handle alot. They're already busy on a nice Dakar project too.

[Mirek]

So Wevers with at least 4 Fabias?!?! :)

Weijs + Ten Brinke + Van Loon + Van Eldik + Schilt = 5 or someone of those won't start?

[wwbroe]

I think Van Loon won't start, he is no longer on provisional entry list.

[mousti]

He never got on the list, and stated on Sezoens and Ele he'll not start in Ypres on his site also says it wasn't sure that he'll would start.

Dutch sources say that Hans hasn't the budget yet for the Fabia..

[mousti]

What is 4-RGT class in rally?

[MartijnS]

Dutch sources say that Hans hasn't the budget yet for the Fabia..

The source that said that is a very close team member, so he should be able to know it ;)

[Tom206wrc]

...
On the list has to come: Herbold, Maurin, Kopecky, Debackere and Cracco.
...



What car for the miss :confused:

[mousti]

What car for the miss :confused:
207 from PHSport test in Claudy Desoil rally!

[andre93]

Hi,how many Fabia have Wevers sport??
BA S 138 of Erik Van Loon (old 11R 0092 of Skoda Motorsport)
BA S 139 of Bernhard Ten Brinke (old 11R 0110 and 600 S3E of Skoda Motorsport)
And???
where is the Didier Vanwijnsberghe's Fabia Evo 1??

Thank's

[mousti]

Hi,how many Fabia have Wevers sport??
BA S 138 of Erik Van Loon (old 11R 0092 of Skoda Motorsport)
BA S 139 of Bernhard Ten Brinke (old 11R 0110 and 600 S3E of Skoda Motorsport)
And???
where is the Didier Vanwijnsberghe's Fabia Evo 1??

Thank's
Didier's Fabia is in Wevers hands and is now normally a Evo 2..

[Mirek]

Hi,how many Fabia have Wevers sport??
BA S 138 of Erik Van Loon (old 11R 0092 of Skoda Motorsport)
BA S 139 of Bernhard Ten Brinke (old 11R 0110 and 600 S3E of Skoda Motorsport)
And???
where is the Didier Vanwijnsberghe's Fabia Evo 1??

Thank's

They have four.

[andre93]

Didier's Fabia is in Wevers hands and is now normally a Evo 2..

Do you know the registration plate??

[andre93]

They have four.

BA S 138,BA S 139,the old car of Vanwijnsberghe and??
Thank's!!

[Mirek]

I don't remember, sorry. I don't have time to follow every car anymore.

[mousti]

Four u sure ? I thought also that, but seems the Van Eldik Fabia is sold.

[andre93]

Four u sure ? I thought also that, but seems the Van Eldik Fabia is sold.

Yes the car of Van Eldik(956 BEW) is now of JM Racing(BA S 135)!!
Van Eldik did only two rallyes with the Fabia(Ypres and Autosoft Vechtdal in 2010)

[Mirek]

That car is not in JM Racing. It was there but only serviced by them but that's history. Now serviced by PSWRT.

[alleskids]

Brynildsen is using the ex-Van Eldik Fabia in SWRC?

[Mirek]

Yes, I think so.

[andre93]

Yes, I think so.

Brynildsen had the fabia of Van Eldik in Jordan(BA S 135) and the Fabia of Ten Brinke in Italia Sardegna(BA S 139)!

[Mirek]

That's true, sorry. But is it really necessary to use exclamation marks in every sentence?

[andre93]

Sorry Mirek,it's a my habit..and thank'you very much for the informations.

[mousti]

Mirek: can u explain what this is
4 - RGT Cars??

[Mirek]

FIA class 4 is called R-GT :) I don't know from my head complete regulations but You can find them here: http://argent.fia.com/web/fia-public.nsf/2405C9523F7F17D4C125781C0039EC6E/$FILE/Art.256_R-GT-18.01.2011.pdf

[mousti]

FIA class 4 is called R-GT :) I don't know from my head complete regulations but You can find them here: http://argent.fia.com/web/fia-public.nsf/2405C9523F7F17D4C125781C0039EC6E/$FILE/Art.256_R-GT-18.01.2011.pdf
Well I didn't get the clue first, because Vosahlo was entered in it but is now in N4 like it should have been from the beginning :)

[Tom206wrc]

207 from PHSport test in Claudy Desoil rally!


Thanks ;)

[mousti]

Seems they want a known french pilot at the start some sources say Sarrazin, some say Delecour !

[RS]

Depends whether Peugeot want to make a show in Ypres or to win... Anyhow their best bet of that is surely Neuville anyhow.

Juho is definitely not going to Ypres.

[mousti]

Depends whether Peugeot want to make a show in Ypres or to win... Anyhow their best bet of that is surely Neuville anyhow.

Juho is definitely not going to Ypres.
We'll see indeed, there must have been talks already otherwise it would be kinda stupid to announce such stuff..

Skoda Belgium will for obvious reasons not invest in Juho :p like Skoda Ukraine did this weekend?

[Mirek]

Depends whether Peugeot want to make a show in Ypres or to win... Anyhow their best bet of that is surely Neuville anyhow.

Juho is definitely not going to Ypres.

Ypres will be most likely just a question of Neuville/Loix. Neither Sarrazin, nor Delecour can win there unless in some special circumstances.

[RS]

Ypres will be most likely just a question of Neuville/Loix. Neither Sarrazin, nor Delecour can win there unless in some special circumstances.

This is kind of what I meant, although if they want another performance driver for backup and he has to be French then I guess Sarrazin is the best choice. Unless Quesnel wants to lend out a Sebastien for the weekend.

Any chance of Malcolm Wilson lending Duval a Fiesta, buy one get one free deal for Fiesta WRC Germany/Fiesa S2000 Ypres?

[darkstar]

Any chance of Malcolm Wilson lending Duval a Fiesta, buy one get one free deal for Fiesta WRC Germany/Fiesa S2000 Ypres?

i guess probably not, but it would be pretty cool...

[mousti]

I saw in Juho a candidate. Seb Ogier was last year one till he signed for the A Team of Citroën. Duval is always top favorite in Belgium but he has not really big motivation to do much rallying. It seems to be a Belgian battle :D

[mousti]

Luca Rossetti has been added to the entry list 30th super 2000 and one hell of an entry! :D

[pucky54]

is there space for more than 100 cars in the service park? ;)

[mousti]

is there space for more than 100 cars in the service park? ;)
The space is not really the problem is more the timing that'll be the problem ;) . Not the first time they had more than 100 entries :D . Last year everyone was allowed I think this year will be maybe different although what I heard is no 2 minute between Prior drivers. 110 Historics entered and probably something like 115 modern cars so don't think it'll fit in the timing.

[RS]

Luca Rossetti has been added to the entry list 30th super 2000 and one hell of an entry! :D

Great news, always nice to have a well driven Punto on the entry list for a bit of variety.

[[Madeira-Rally]]

I must say, I'm very curious to see what Luca can do against the other S2000 cars... Last year in Madeira he showed that Punto still competitive, but you have to push it into the limit...

[pucky54]

Weijs now also on the list

[Mirek]

]I must say, I'm very curious to see what Luca can do against the other S2000 cars... Last year in Madeira he showed that Punto still competitive, but you have to push it into the limit...

But that was Madeira, not Ypres.

[RS]

]I must say, I'm very curious to see what Luca can do against the other S2000 cars... Last year in Madeira he showed that Punto still competitive, but you have to push it into the limit...

The Punto isn't so good for Ypres mainly because the suspension isn't as good as the top cars I think (ditch hooking) The Punto was really built for twisty tarmac like Maderia, so I hope Luca will do Madeira too but top 10 should be possible in Ypres.

[mousti]

Top 8 is possible, he'll have fast times, but like some said earlier the Abarth doesn't fit really well for Ypres.

[Mintexmemory]

Don't see Rossetti making the top 10 under any circumstances. Too many Fabs and 207s in capable hands. The Protons are more likely to come good (i.e. finish in the top 10) imvho. I expect the Punto to be uncompetitive or have an accident through overdriving. As there's no Pickem this year let's start a prediction list in this thread . My top 10 as follows
1. Loix, 2. Mikkelsen, 3. Neuville, 4. Kopecky, 5. Bouffier, 6. Wilks, 7. PG, 8. Sandell, 9. Basso, 10. Weijs (if starting, Snijers if not)
Though like last year, attrition could see careful locals get into the top 10. So glad I'm going again this year - let it be dry.

[mousti]

I'm afraid if it's so hot like last year the Proton maybe will have technical problems because of something because of that. The Fabia and 207 are indeed better but not all top drivers are faster than Luca and for sure not in Ypres. Luca is in my oppinion faster than Wilks in Ypres, Wilks only drove 4 stages here last time. Sandell top 10, no way replace him with Tsjoen. Basso was around top 5 in 2009 till he got puncture at Heuvelland final stage. Luca will drive as fast as Basso, on the limit, he'll be very motivated against the IRC competition and the roads fit him. 1st place and 3rd place. Vd Heuvel will be very close to top 10 or maybe in it.

[Mirek]

I think Luca Rossetti is one of only three drivers who won Ypres on first attempt in whole history together with Henri Toivonen and Kris Meeke. Right?

[Mintexmemory]

So predict si vous plait / danke

[RS]

7. PG, 8. Sandell, 9. Basso, 10. Weijs (if starting, Snijers if not)


PG hasn't beaten Basso on a single clear stage yet so I guess that won't happen on pure speed.

[RS]

I'm afraid if it's so hot like last year the Proton maybe will have technical problems because of something because of that. The Fabia and 207 are indeed better but not all top drivers are faster than Luca and for sure not in Ypres. Luca is in my oppinion faster than Wilks in Ypres, Wilks only drove 4 stages here last time. Sandell top 10, no way replace him with Tsjoen. Basso was around top 5 in 2009 till he got puncture at Heuvelland final stage. Luca will drive as fast as Basso, on the limit, he'll be very motivated against the IRC competition and the roads fit him. 1st place and 3rd place. Vd Heuvel will be very close to top 10 or maybe in it.

I'm not sure Wilks is as fast as Rossetti anywhere, if in the same car. Wilks is a solid driver, but it says everything about IRC that he (and Mikkelsen too) have not yet taken an IRC win.

[mousti]

I think Luca Rossetti is one of only three drivers who won Ypres on first attempt in whole history together with Henri Toivonen and Kris Meeke. Right?
Yep as non Belgian I thought. Didn't even see PG in your top 10, that one doesn't fit there at all :D .

[stepunk]

Don't expect too much on Rossetti: his main goal is the European Championship (sigh!) so I think he will focus more on Basso, Solowow and Betti's pace than on pure speed.

[RS]

Don't expect too much on Rossetti: his main goal is the European Championship (sigh!) so I think he will focus more on Basso, Solowow and Betti's pace than on pure speed.

It's a shame he can't find a little more budget so he could do IRC instead. He could win ERC this year with one hand tied behind his back, even in the "pretty old now" Punto.

[[Madeira-Rally]]

It's a shame he can't find a little more budget so he could do IRC instead. He could win ERC this year with one hand tied behind his back, even in the "pretty old now" Punto.

Don't underestimate Travaglia :)

[mousti]

Don't expect too much on Rossetti: his main goal is the European Championship (sigh!) so I think he will focus more on Basso, Solowow and Betti's pace than on pure speed.
He'll have no problems with all of them even Basso's pace will be too slow with that proton I think. Luca is a competitive guy he probably wants to proof himself against a guy like Wilks he feels himself a little bit home in Ypres, probably one of his favorite rally's to start.

@Madeira: indeed but I want confirmation of Travaglia that he's continue with ERC Ypres was on program.

[Mintexmemory]

So come on commit! Top tens please, since everyone thinks that the Protons shouldn't bother turning up. I presume you think they will both retire on Hollebeke again!

[mousti]

Hollebeke is on saturday so they'll get to survive day 1 :D

1. Loix
2. Neuville
3. Kopecky
4. Bouffier
5. Casier
6. Rossetti
7. Tsjoen
8. Weijs (if he's starting)
9. Wilks
10. Basso

[Fly]

Princen+Megane on the list

[Allyc85]

Right im now 99% certain going to this and was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on camping etc for a first time visitor who is on their own.

Cheers :D

[Mintexmemory]

Right im now 99% certain going to this and was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on camping etc for a first time visitor who is on their own.

Cheers :D

:p aper: You have a PM

[Allyc85]

You have an email :)

[[Madeira-Rally]]

Also Stefano Albertini in Ypres...

[mousti]

]Also Stefano Albertini in Ypres...
Long time known that he's on the list..

Mégane Pickem: Princen, Cherain, Mauffrey, Albertini :)

Jonny Leonard will drive the Ford Fiesta R2 of TGS Worldwide.

[Hartusvuori]

IRC Intercontinental Rally Challenge (http://www.ircseries.com/html/readnews.asp?id=2739)

Gardemeister's junior team arrives at Ypres. Story at IRC site don't tell the name of the driver, but on TGS' Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/#%21/media/set/?set=a.215490885151375.59686.194313140602483) pictures of Alex Forsström were added on Tuesday. Now could somebody tell me who is he?

[pantealex]

IRC Intercontinental Rally Challenge (http://www.ircseries.com/html/readnews.asp?id=2739)

Gardemeister's junior team arrives at Ypres. Story at IRC site don't tell the name of the driver, but on TGS' Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/#%21/media/set/?set=a.215490885151375.59686.194313140602483) pictures of Alex Forsström were added on Tuesday. Now could somebody tell me who is he?

and who is Jonny Leonard?

[Veekaa]

and who is Jonny Leonard?

Jonny Leonard is Hankook Junior Prize Winner 2010 « Hankook Ireland (http://www.hankook.ie/rally/jonny-leonard-is-hankook-junior-prize-winner-2010/)

[Mintexmemory]

Long time known that he's on the list..

Mégane Pickem: Princen, Cherain, Mauffrey, Albertini :)



All of whom must be glad the Kevin Abbring has moved on - very impressive last year

[wwbroe]

All of whom must be glad the Kevin Abbring has moved on - very impressive last year

I agree with you, he is very talented driver, unfortunally not having the big money. I would love to see him again in Ypres or wherever else.

[mousti]

Looks like the French team was able to realise the project. We are now waiting for confirmation and the registration of the driver. Hopefully tomorrow more news. And no, we are not talking about Delecour ;) (Geko FB)

Smells like it's Campana..

[focus206]

Looks like the French team was able to realise the project. We are now waiting for confirmation and the registration of the driver. Hopefully tomorrow more news. And no, we are not talking about Delecour ;) (Geko FB)

Smells like it's Campana..

Yes, probably it is Campana... Great performance at Tour de Corse, let's see what he can do in Ypres :)

[mousti]

Yes, probably it is Campana... Great performance at Tour de Corse, let's see what he can do in Ypres :)
I first hope he appears at the list. Don't want it to be a soap like it is with Weijs Jr. Many guys like Bjorn Degandt and someone close to Soenens say it's all fine then, the press officer and the coordinator of Hans Weijs say it's almost 100 % :s

[pucky54]

It is Campana!

Tomorrow the entries are closing. Then there will be the question how many teams are allowed to start and which crews have to stay at home if they reduce the field.

[Mirek]

So 31+1 S2000 in the moment. Also in small cars 32 R2 on the list. Very difficult to finish on some nice position :D

[wwbroe]

Yes, i agree with you Mirek, both in S2000 categopry as in other category's. :D

[mousti]

Ghislain de Mevius will start also in the Peugeot 207 RC R3T! In R3T De Cecco will not start :( .

Did Sandell made a mistake? After Yalta Rally he told Rally Radio his next event is Acores.. Although I don't see anything that's saying he'll not be in Ypres, he entered some days before Yalta rally and his site is Reporting after Yalta Rally that the next one is Ypres..

[mousti]

Albertini is now on the list with Clio R3 instead of Mégane :s

@Pluto: the picture u posted of the Mini is a photoshop from a user of Autosportforum.be :D

[tolis]

Fredrik Ahlin will drive the Fiesta R2 in Geko Ypres Rally! This will be his first tarmac rally!

[mousti]

Is that the TGS guy ?

[pantealex]

Is that the TGS guy ?

#150 you wrote Jonny Leonard will drive TGS fiesta...

Swede Ählin is one of Academy fiesta drivers!

[mousti]

#150 you wrote Jonny Leonard will drive TGS fiesta...

Swede Ählin is one of Academy fiesta drivers!
Someone with good source told me that, but I get now different guys sent to me like Norstrom who's already for TGS driving but he isn't on the list either. I think we've to wait for tomorrow. And monday or tuesday numbered list!

[Tom206wrc]

François Delecour in Skoda S2000 at Ypres ??? :confused:

[mousti]

François Delecour in Skoda S2000 at Ypres ??? :confused:
Where u Read/heard that. Rumour is false..

[Tom206wrc]

On Rumeurs 2 rallye - Bruits des rallyes (http://rumeurs2rallye.com/) :confused:

[mousti]

The French pilot they were talking about is Pierre Campana ;) and the entries are already closed. Yesterday was startlist published but didn't see it yet :(

[pucky54]

Yesterday was startlist published but didn't see it yet :(

Same problem here :D :D

[mousti]

Same problem here :D :D
Just got the startlist from Nicolas Gilsoul! I'll PM it u if u want because I don't think the organisation want this leaked :D .

Sandell seems be true and not starting in Ypres :(

[PLuto]

Just got the startlist from Nicolas Gilsoul! I'll PM it u if u want because I don't think the organisation want this leaked :D .

Sandell seems be true and not starting in Ypres :(

Send me it in PM please ;)

[pucky54]

Just got the startlist from Nicolas Gilsoul! I'll PM it u if u want because I don't think the organisation want this leaked :D .

Sandell seems be true and not starting in Ypres :(

Would be nice of you

[Allyc85]

On Rumeurs 2 rallye - Bruits des rallyes (http://rumeurs2rallye.com/) :confused:

Corner 1 of stage 1 for me if it does turn out true, why people still talk about Duval I will never know...

[mousti]

Autosport (http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=12374)

That was fast Pluto :D .

[PLuto]

I have decided to pull down the startlist now and wait for official confirmation to publish it.

[mousti]

Just saw on that list appearing something nice! Kevin Abbring in DS3 ^^ !

[MK2 BDG]

All of whom must be glad the Kevin Abbring has moved on - very impressive last year

Kevin is on the start list :) as of today,, seeded at 41

Would seam we all got a run,,124 in total

[focus206]

Just saw on that list appearing something nice! Kevin Abbring in DS3 ^^ !

Very good! I was waiting some news about him. I hope he can find budget for next years :)

[mousti]

Snijers seeded at 32 :-/

And don't forget u own number Mr Jones :D Nr 105 :)

[MK2 BDG]

Snijers seeded at 32 :-/

And don't forget u own number Mr Jones :D Nr 105 :)

Someone has to be down there !!!

:) ,, Well the car's had one shakedown event,, slightly different to the S1600, hopefully will be a tad easier to drive,, and keep up with the youngsters !!!

[mousti]

Startlist is now published : http://www.ypresrally.com/docs/2011/visitors/EntryList2011_WithWaitingList%20And%20NationalSect ion.pdf

[Luis Pacheco]

Fantastic list!!!

[Mintexmemory]

Very good! I was waiting some news about him. I hope he can find budget for next years :)
Great news indeed, K A is a very impressive driver and should get the best out of the DS3. Worth hanging around to watch if you're thinking of S2000 chasing all weekend. 1 week to go to Historic Shakedown :bounce:

[mousti]

Test Snijers with Mini

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150221290483481.311371.607408480

[GioRallyReport]

test Patrick Snijers :

Patrick Snijers test de Mini dd. 15/06/2011. (http://www.rallyandraces.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=230:p%20atrick-snijers-test-de-mini-dd-15062011&catid=66:rally&Itemid=123)

[mousti]

Startlist is not available anymore :( , hope there aren't any forfaits :(

[MK2 BDG]

Startlist is not available anymore :( , hope there aren't any forfaits :(

Yep,, Disappeared about mid afternoon ???

[mousti]

Yep,, Disappeared about mid afternoon ???
Yep. Could u get us informed is there a new one available, u as a competitor should get it first, like it was yesterday.

[mousti]

Livery of Hans Weijs Jr Skoda Fabia S2000

http://i56.tinypic.com/swwu8k.jpg

[[Madeira-Rally]]

Great livery...

[PLuto]

They have only changed starting numbers. It looks, that yesterday FIA "added" FIA B priority to Neuville and today they have "added" it also to Freddy Loix... They put also Betti and Oleksowicz in front of Wilks and Kopecky...

[mousti]

They have only changed starting numbers. It looks, that yesterday FIA "added" FIA B priority to Neuville and today they have "added" it also to Freddy Loix... They put also Betti and Oleksowicz in front of Wilks and Kopecky...
Loix number 6? I regret that I didn't make a print screen of it :(

It seems JWRC rally winners and SWRC winners get Fia B too. And Freddy how he got it? With a request?

[PLuto]

JWRC and SWRC winners get FIA A. I dont understand how Freddy got it, maybe same as Bouffier and Neuville - policits...

[mousti]

JWRC and SWRC winners get FIA A. I dont understand how Freddy got it, maybe same as Bouffier and Neuville - policits...
I meant winning a JWRC or SWRC rally like Sandell and Ketomaa have Fia B too. Bouffier yeah that's a mystery for me too and Freddy same thing (maybe request like Solowow).

[alleskids]

They have only changed starting numbers. It looks, that yesterday FIA "added" FIA B priority to Neuville and today they have "added" it also to Freddy Loix... They put also Betti and Oleksowicz in front of Wilks and Kopecky...

when will the start list (again) be available online? I tried many times yesterday, but the list had disappeared. Where can we find the new startlist?

[PLuto]

Yes, they are giving FIA B priority for winning category on WRC event. But I think that Sandell has it as ex-FIA A driver (like this year for Basso for example). Bouffier and Neuville has it after big pushing from Peugeot or federation after winning Monte and Corse, but Freddy, who doesnt won anything this year, I dont know... And not talk about Solowow, he has FIA B priority regurarly as third in ERC last year.

[PLuto]

when will the start list (again) be available online? I tried many times yesterday, but the list had disappeared. Where can we find the new startlist?

try Autosport (http://www.autosport.cz)

[mousti]

Yes, they are giving FIA B priority for winning category on WRC event. But I think that Sandell has it as ex-FIA A driver (like this year for Basso for example). Bouffier and Neuville has it after big pushing from Peugeot or federation after winning Monte and Corse, but Freddy, who doesnt won anything this year, I dont know... And not talk about Solowow, he has FIA B priority regurarly as third in ERC last year.
Ah podium places on ERC classement gets also Fia Prior then :) . Neuville won Bulgaria JWRC maybe it's because of that but pushing of Peugeot makes sense also. It's ridiculous that Bouffier has FIA A without doing nothing for it.. and about Loix money, money..

Thank u Pluto!!!

[pucky54]

Bouffier won 4 national championships in the last 4 years & Rallye Monte Carlo this year....doesn't sound like nothing to me. ;)

[mousti]

Bouffier won 4 national championships in the last 4 years & Rallye Monte Carlo this year....doesn't sound like nothing to me. ;)
I'm talking about FIA championships and earning that Fia A.

Monte Carlo and national championships doesn't decide u get it or not. Tsjoen is a 6 time Belgian Champion. Snijers won also so much doesn't make him a Fia A. That's what I meant..

[Raven]

For some people one win in jwrc/pwrc is more than Bouffier achievements. Of course FIA regualtions are the most important here... but as Loix showed, money or connections have more power :)

It looks like once again Ypres will have one of the most interesting entry lists in ERC/IRC. Unfortunately I can't say the same about special stages.

[pucky54]

May be winning Monte makes you FIA A driver ;) Pech also got FIA B for national championships, he also has not won an FIA championship

[mousti]

May be winning Monte makes you FIA A driver ;) Pech also got FIA B for national championships, he also has not won an FIA championship
Monte was for IRC not ERC I think Pluto will second that and it probably is because his boss is named Quesnel the guy who cried last sunday :D . Don't know about Pech he could won an ERC 5 region championship, Mirek or Pluto will know that.

If national championships give u Fia A then Tsjoen needs to get it too.. But I don't think u get that anyways for that too many pilots would get Fia Priority then.

[Mirek]

It looks like once again Ypres will have one of the most interesting entry lists in ERC/IRC. Unfortunately I can't say the same about special stages.

I was very happy with the stages from spectator's point of view when I was there. Tons of great places with deep cuts on 5-6th gear etc. very easily accessible. I can't wish much more. I really don't know why all the people go to those stupid slow junctions.

Also when I drove through several stages I found them much better and way more difficult than I expected before. It's something special but I can't say it is bad at all.

[Mirek]

Don't know about Pech he could won an ERC 5 region championship, Mirek or Pluto will know that.

Pech won European cup central (coeff. 2, 5, 10).

[PLuto]

Winning national championship does not have sense for FIA priority (it was working few years ago). Vaclav Pech has FIA B priority for winning in European Cup - Central last year (same as Meeke last year, who hasnt FIA B for winning IRC, but for winning in European Cup - West (or something like that)). IRC wasnt important for FIA, they never gave FIA priority for this championship. Thats why I was surprised, that Peugeot was able to push Bouffier's priority through FIA after winning on Monte. So it looks that there are some changes at FIA and they are starting to respect IRC and pushing from teams and national authorities. Is it signal for future? Bad or good? ...

[Raven]

it looks that there are some changes at FIA and they are starting to respect IRC
Yes, I still remember Todt crying over Monte... ;)


IRC wasnt important for FIA, they never gave FIA priority for this championship
As far as I know, IRC has almost nothing common with FIA, it "only" uses FIA rallies, but it's an independent series.

[mousti]

That's what I thought that he won such cup, Pech. We know that PSA can push some things that we can't see in the rules.. Seems BFO did that too now with Loix (Almost sure Skoda didn't get involved in this).

And about the stages, Mirek is right and those places that he calls we call that "Waaiers" in our language not really junctions but also not straight (and indeed some with cutting). And there u can see who has balls and not, expect some nice driving of Rossetti, Neuville, Loix, Kopecky etc.

It's a pity some foreign drivers don't want to try Ypres because of the ditches, lately that's not so much the case anymore luckily.

[PLuto]

As far as I know, IRC has almost nothing common with FIA, it "only" uses FIA rallies, but it's an independent series.

Are you sure? Yes, in last year it was same, but what I can see, this situation is changing...

[Tom206wrc]

Kevin Abbring is my fav' for the win in R3/2WD :p :

[RICARDO75]

I can't see Freddy Loix on this list
http://argent.fia.com/web/fia-public.nsf/BA64EC87E431488DC12578AF002ADA2E/$FILE/Priorit%C3%A9s%20A+B%202011_14.06.2011.pdf

[PLuto]

I can't see Freddy Loix on this list
http://argent.fia.com/web/fia-public.nsf/BA64EC87E431488DC12578AF002ADA2E/$FILE/Priorit%C3%A9s%20A+B%202011_14.06.2011.pdf

It looks he has received it today...

[[Madeira-Rally]]

It looks he has received it today...

It's only yo have a lower number at the start... :s mokin:

[PLuto]

It is not true. You have lower starting number, bigger place in service area, highe money penalty for speeing, you can be punished from FIA more seriously if there is some infringement

[Mirek]

Also less spare parts I think or is that applied to everybody (only one spare differential of each type, only one spare gearbox etc.)?

[mousti]

Hans Weijs and Abbring could use it too but seems they didn't wrote it in their entry so for now they'll not get it.

Test of Peugeot: http://fan-tanghe.over-blog.com/1-album-1898860.html

Test Alexandre Romain and Patrick Snijers today


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jR_QrqbkaAg&feature=player_embedded

[mousti]

Another one : YouTube - ‪Test Patrick Snijers Mini John Cooper Works S2000 Rally 1.6T‬‏ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j89BwwUwOU&feature=player_embedded#at=140)

Onboard will come soon from GioRallyReport..

[mousti]

Interesting..

http://argent.fia.com/web/fia-public.ns ... 6.2011.pdf (http://argent.fia.com/web/fia-public.nsf/F6BFDA67E31E3E99C12578B1005C096F/$FILE/Priorit%C3%A9s%20A+B%202011_16.06.2011.pdf)

[PLuto]

Comedy made by FIA...

[mousti]

European Rally Championship Regional Cup South-West U know the rallies who are eligible for that championship? And where's a classement.

Weijs Jr I can understand, Kopecky, Loix and Wilks not.. This is indeed again a good artwork how the Fia works.. Tomorrow I expect new startlist, ridiculous!

[PLuto]

Yes, Weijs should have it for winning in JWRC last year, same should have also Abbring. But why Kopecky, Loix and Wilks, I dont understand...

[mousti]

Yes, Weijs should have it for winning in JWRC last year, same should have also Abbring. But why Kopecky, Loix and Wilks, I dont understand...
I don't know too, it smells like money.

[alleskids]

Hans Weijs himself does not want to take advantage of his FIA B priority. Abbring not on the list?

[PLuto]

But according to rules, if you have FIA priority, organiser must use it. You can only ask stewards to give you into lower starting position...

[pucky54]

Big FIA cinema. If it is for winning in JWRC LAST YEAR, why did he not get priority from January onwards?

[mousti]

The list got updated today so I expect again a new list tomorrow with Kopecky Wilks and Weijs Jr as Fia B drivers

Abbring rejected it because he couldn't enter European Clio Cup I heard..

This is indeed Fia on his best. It's now like a fight to have the best number, bunch of kids it's almost :s

[GioRallyReport]

Test Snijers :

Patrick Snijers Mini John Cooper Works S2000 Rally 1.6T (http://www.rallyandraces.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2309 :p atrick-snijers-mini-john-cooper-works-s2000-rally-16t&catid=65:2011&Itemid=122)

Onboard:

Onboard Patrick Snijers Mini John Cooper S2000 (http://www.rallyandraces.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2311 :o nboard-patrick-snijers-mini-john-cooper-s2000&catid=65:2011&Itemid=122)

[Raven]

Are you sure? Yes, in last year it was same, but what I can see, this situation is changing...
Nothing is sure with FIA ;)

[liposh]

Each national federation has possibility to send propose to FIA during the year and ask for FIA B priority for driver with extraordinary results. Anyway till yesterday I didn´know anybody except "Asi" from Hungary (and I am not sure of him) to have FIA B thanks to that.
Pluto, bylo by možné se zeptat na FIA na to proč je FIA A pro Bouffiera? Slušně, ale aby se začervenali? To mě zajímá. (Pluto, is it possible to ask FIA why Bouffier received FIA A? Very kindly but to make them turn red. I am very interested into that.)

[Mirek]

Asi had FIA B for winning class in Catalunya.

[GioRallyReport]

Test Freddy Loix:

Test Freddy Loix (http://www.rallyandraces.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2313:test-freddy-loix-&catid=65:2011&Itemid=122)

[PLuto]

Each national federation has possibility to send propose to FIA during the year and ask for FIA B priority for driver with extraordinary results. Anyway till yesterday I didn´know anybody except "Asi" from Hungary (and I am not sure of him) to have FIA B thanks to that.
Pluto, bylo by možné se zeptat na FIA na to proč je FIA A pro Bouffiera? Slušně, ale aby se začervenali? To mě zajímá. (Pluto, is it possible to ask FIA why Bouffier received FIA A? Very kindly but to make them turn red. I am very interested into that.)

National federation had possibility to send propose, but they have cancelled this possibility few (2?) years ago. Primary I want to ask Bryan personally why he has FIA A priority. My first contact with them will be in Ypres, so we will see...

[mousti]

Talked with Nicolas Gilsoul today and he said he doesn't now if the list is now final are not, I think there will come a new one.. Again..

Pluto that would be good, It'll be very interesting what there answer is :D

[pucky54]

I guess he doesn't know, he is "just" a driver :D :D

[mousti]

Neuville blew his engine today and didn't really test in real dry conditions because Tsjoen did all the rest of runs in dry conditions then Neuville took over his car so he could do something and tried out some setups in wet conditions and dirty surface.

Monday the new engine will be in, they want to test it but there will be no time to do that probably so shakedown will be their first km's with that.

[WRCKE]

Test Freddy Loix and Thierry Neuville online www.mediarally.be (http://www.mediarally.be)

[mousti]

Test Loix today broke gearbox this morning and got replaced very fast nice training for the rally :s mokin:.

Like previous days they could test dry and rain setup.

2 pictures of me who I think are the best first time ever I took pictures with a standard camera :D

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s213/mousti/Untitled-3.jpg (http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s213/mousti/Loix2b.jpg)

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s213/mousti/Loix1.jpg

[wilberforce]

Anyone have a link to the entry list for this rally?

[MK2 BDG]

Anyone have a link to the entry list for this rally?

Latest one http://www.ypresrally.com/docs/2011/notice/Final%20EntryList2011_WithWaitingList%20And%20Nati onalSection%20(C).pdf

[wwbroe]

Test Loix today broke gearbox this morning and got replaced very fast nice training for the rally :s mokin:.

Like previous days they could test dry and rain setup.

2 pictures of me who I think are the best first time ever I took pictures with a standard camera :D

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s213/mousti/Untitled-3.jpg (http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s213/mousti/Loix2b.jpg)

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s213/mousti/Loix1.jpg

Mousti, they didn't break the gearbox, they changed it three times during the day but not because it was broken. During two days of intensive testing they have changed many, many parts and set-ups. Tomorrow it will be Kopecky's turn to do testing. ;)

[MK2 BDG]

. Tomorrow it will be Kopecky's turn to do testing. ;)

With Mikkelsen taking over when he is finished

[mousti]

Mousti, they didn't break the gearbox, they changed it three times during the day but not because it was broken. During two days of intensive testing they have changed many, many parts and set-ups. Tomorrow it will be Kopecky's turn to do testing. ;)
That could be indeed, and yes they changed alot of parts :p . When Neuville changed to Tsjoen's (test)car they put some parts from Neuville's car to the other one :) . U was there today Walter?

Mikkelsen will also on test of Mikkelsen. On another place Wevers Sport will be testing. Unfortunately can't be there :(

[mousti]

It went almost very wrong yesterday in Wervik! YouTube - ‪GEKO Rally van Wervik‬‏ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwhckp9vdOE&feature=feedu)

[wwbroe]

With Mikkelsen taking over when he is finished

That is true, but unfortunally Andreas will only have about one hour to test the car. But on the other hand Mikkelsen's engineer was all the time there when Freddy was testing, so he knows all about th set-up. ;)

[wwbroe]

That could be indeed, and yes they changed alot of parts :p . When Neuville changed to Tsjoen's (test)car they put some parts from Neuville's car to the other one :) . U was there today Walter?

Mikkelsen will also on test of Mikkelsen. On another place Wevers Sport will be testing. Unfortunately can't be there :(

Yes, i was there both days of the test, in Comines and in Alveringem. They did good job if you ask me, now it will up to friday to see results of this testing work. ;)

[vino_93]

Will the GT cars do the whole rally with FIA cars ? Can they count for 2WD championship or are they not homologated by the FIA ?

[Tom206wrc]

Latest one http://www.ypresrally.com/docs/2011/notice/Final%20EntryList2011_WithWaitingList%20And%20Nati onalSection%20(C).pdf



Is it the FINAL one ??? :confused:
I'm fed up with numbers problem due to FIA :rolleyes: please Jean Todt, stop that mess :mad: