Belgian Rally News

[HaCo]

Lefebvre moment
https://youtu.be/51SnaAiq9Dk
Second moment of the day, but he is fastest so far. What a tight rally!
Hopefully everybody stays safe!

[HaCo]

No, no... co-driver of car No 7 passed away this afternoon on the stage of Ben Ahin. Car hit a pole on the codriver side.
https://www.rallylovers.be/nb/10107/Condroz-opgeschrikt-door-ongeval-waarbij-copiloot-is-overleden?fbclid=IwAR2K9Tde4c2aVX-zZaE3l1IpzwW1PAWu0co4e2rcLN96x9MySLl4hURUywA
RIP

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Terrible news. :(

[Rallyper]

Uuuuhhhhh.
Investigation interesting to see. Safety always most important. What differs R5 from WRC cars regarding sideimpacts?

[dupanton]

Very sad, RIP :(

[Mirek]

Terrible news indeed.


Uuuuhhhhh.
Investigation interesting to see. Safety always most important.

There is likely not much to investigate. Side impact onto a pole is one of the most dangerous things which can happen. Not much can be done about it. You can't take down poles around the roads and there is no way to make cars immune to such impacts, the risk can be only somewhat reduced but even with the most safe cars this type of accidents can be grave.


What differs R5 from WRC cars regarding sideimpacts?

They have basically same safety features as previous generation of WRC cars. Current WRC cars have advantage of larger width. This additional width is used to enhance safety in side impacts by having stronger sills and enlarged side deformation zones (much thicker door filled with energy consuming foam).

[br21]

RIP, very sad news.

[Allez Andruet]

Very sad news :(

[dimviii]

https://youtu.be/LgTOwfaVkv0

[Ucci]

My condolences to the family of tragically victim of this accident. It is again a remainder how dangerous this sport can be....
I hope Lefebvre wiil bring this very important victory to home.....it will be a good advertisement for Citroën and their ''sport customer business'.

[MartijnS]

Sad news indeed.
We went there yesterday. Good rally again, so much spectators, good action.
Too bad Meeke retired early.

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[rallyfanbelgium]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yno5lXTWyLs

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I hope Lefebvre wiil bring this very important victory to home.....it will be a good advertisement for Citroën and their ''sport customer business'.

It's a good thing some C3 R5's are running or the main rally would be a total Škoda-fest...

[dimviii]

RallyingUK

BRÜLS: @condrozrally 2018 will be one Belgian driver @TobiasBruls will want to forget. His original Peugeot 208 R2 was stolen on Thursday evening. He then crashed his replacement 208 (from Germany) into the Mayor of Huy’s house! #condrozrally @hlnsport

https://twitter.com/RallyingUK/status/1059073106969542657

[Mirek]

What happened to Bedoret on SS7? Puncture? He was fast today even winning one stage.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Condroz win for Lefebvre, with three C3 R5's in the top 8.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrKzpkCXgAAhmog.jpg:large

[tommeke_B]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tbm-PreIGtM&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0FAznNmyGiyax_wf00DnGE9CdI46WGXzinIPZzC s6eM4DIMTe_MTcEBwg

Video from JM.

[mas-racing]

https://i.postimg.cc/jSKHtTzk/sf2-co-2018.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svGBDvaw3js&feature=youtu.be)

[HaCo]

On Belgian Tv they say the motor damage of Meeke was caused by an off?

[mknight]

On Belgian Tv they say the motor damage of Meeke was caused by an off?

His stop is 36s in this vid:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tbm-PreIGtM&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0FAznNmyGiyax_wf00DnGE9CdI46WGXzinIPZzC s6eM4DIMTe_MTcEBwg

Can't see any visible front damage, but could have been some small excursion that broke a cooling pipe or something. The very white smoke looks mostly like steam.

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Anyway after watching I few vids I have to say there are people in insane places in just about every second corner. Lot of them are "photographers" (= invincible). But also other people. Mostly on the outside of faster corners.
Example: 25s in on this vid:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr7Iql4_R5M

Is this normal in Belgium?

[tommeke_B]

Is this normal in Belgium?

In most events not. Problem is that Condroz attracts enormous crowds and the organizers cannot handle them. Pretty much like Rally Poland for example. What you saw there also isnt normal in other Polish events.

Some crazy pass from Lefebvre: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2337357606339381&id=1004937102914778

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[dodge33cymru]

Wow, some really dangerous spots folk are stood. Great round for advertising Citroens though, well done Lefebvre on taking on the locals; hope to see him back in Ypres with that C3 next year.

[mknight]

So the theory from belgium is that one of the mechanics in the team tried to cheat with fuel and put some additives into Meeke's fuel which destroyed the engine.

Anyone has more info? Sounds a bit crazy to me.

[dupanton]

First thing I heared about that.
Car came from Metior btw.

[tommeke_B]

So the theory from belgium is that one of the mechanics in the team tried to cheat with fuel and put some additives into Meeke's fuel which destroyed the engine.

Anyone has more info? Sounds a bit crazy to me.

LOL. I really cannot imagine that, especially as it's an Italian team. I think it is very likely that the team (Metior Sport) made a very cheap price for Meeke, to be able to promote their team/cars. The car was completely rebuilt before the event. It's interesting to note that in Belgium all teams must use the same fuel (https://gutts.be/product/hiperflo-turbo-ultimate-dev2-refuel-brc/), which is Carless Hiperflo. So mapping has to be changed for the fuel they use, maybe it wasn't perfect? However 2 other Metior cars were competing and they both finished without issues. In an interview on stage just after his retirement, Meeke said "we don't know the cause, but it looks like IT has dumped all the water." I think the reason for retirement is broken radiator, which can be caused by some impact. +-2km before he retired, he had this moment (video: https://www.facebook.com/nathan.blanchatte/videos/10217942260528428/) where he went off in a field but was able to continue. He didn't visibly hit something, but in the past we've seen it doesn't take much to perforate or crack a radiator... So the story you heard is almost certainly made up by someone who has a lot of fantasy.

[dupanton]

LOL. I really cannot imagine that, especially as it's an Italian team. I think it is very likely that the team (Metior Sport) made a very cheap price for Meeke, to be able to promote their team/cars. The car was completely rebuilt before the event. It's interesting to note that in Belgium all teams must use the same fuel (https://gutts.be/product/hiperflo-turbo-ultimate-dev2-refuel-brc/), which is Carless Hiperflo. So mapping has to be changed for the fuel they use, maybe it wasn't perfect? However 2 other Metior cars were competing and they both finished without issues. In an interview on stage just after his retirement, Meeke said "we don't know the cause, but it looks like IT has dumped all the water." I think the reason for retirement is broken radiator, which can be caused by some impact. +-2km before he retired, he had this moment (video: https://www.facebook.com/nathan.blanchatte/videos/10217942260528428/) where he went off in a field but was able to continue. He didn't visibly hit something, but in the past we've seen it doesn't take much to perforate or crack a radiator... So the story you heard is almost certainly made up by someone who has a lot of fantasy.

I was there, the smoke was already there on the straight before this corner.

[Mirek]

From the photo it looks like a white smoke, i.e. likely a coolant.
https://www.ewrc-results.com/quickp/48449_rl_220181103131421.jpg

I don't believe the story about the fuel either.

[tommeke_B]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLVyRAt2cxbxt80keIKLmML-uc8Dtdx_59&v=4mU96uA8ClQ

Happy I was spectating from the back there...

[dimviii]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLVyRAt2cxbxt80keIKLmML-uc8Dtdx_59&v=4mU96uA8ClQ

Happy I was spectating from the back there...

and one from different angle
https://twitter.com/OpensTightens/status/1059727389557702656

[mknight]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLVyRAt2cxbxt80keIKLmML-uc8Dtdx_59&v=4mU96uA8ClQ

Happy I was spectating from the back there...

Imagine if that happened on one of the places where spectators were right next to the road on the outside of corners.


Seen this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpjWZN1wT2c

It's almost like Portugal in the 80s

[dupanton]

Yes, almost every corner I stood, there were spectators in very dangerous places... There is no security in this rally, by far the worst in Belgium...

[mas-racing]

https://i.postimg.cc/N0XFhkZS/sf2-zl-2018.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m30Js707Jt4&feature=youtu.be)

[mas-racing]

https://i.postimg.cc/Nj10bJ40/sf2-kor-2018.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVlIPGyYHeU&feature=youtu.be)

[mas-racing]

https://i.postimg.cc/nzsFJtVs/sf2-bloop-2018.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iauSJH0QN1s)

[Jarek Z]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m30Js707Jt4&feature=youtu.be

For the first time in my life I see a rally version of Opel GT at 3:33.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m30Js707Jt4&feature=youtu.be&t=213

I almost forgot that such car ever existed. It looks great!
https://www.google.com/maps/uv?hl=pl&pb=!1s0x47c14bd6c5a4a893%3A0xb7954cca655d6ee2!2m22 !2m2!1i80!2i80!3m1!2i20!16m16!1b1!2m2!1m1!1e1!2m2! 1m1!1e3!2m2!1m1!1e5!2m2!1m1!1e4!2m2!1m1!1e6!3m1!7e 115!4shttps%3A%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp% 2FAF1QipODjZvfBstH0y87-C_UQdxWTk4qcYLa0bkEU3yF%3Dw355-h200-k-no!5scarrosserie%20kris%20be%20-%20Szukaj%20w%20Google!15sCAQ&imagekey=!1e10!2sAF1QipODjZvfBstH0y87-C_UQdxWTk4qcYLa0bkEU3yF&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwin0fLitrHfAhXwBBAIHU47Ct0QoiowDnoECAYQB g

[mas-racing]

Flat Out to 2019 , Best Wishes

https://i.postimg.cc/VLnCwJPV/Knipsel.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcInpyVRBOE)

[Simmi]

Hello Belgian rally friends. I'm making my first trip to the Legend Boucles in a few weeks.

Do the organisers release stage maps/info prior to the event? Or do you have to just get the programme the night before? I've found last year's stages on RallyMaps but not sure how similar the route is this year. Any help appreciated, thanks!

[dupanton]

Hello Belgian rally friends. I'm making my first trip to the Legend Boucles in a few weeks.

Do the organisers release stage maps/info prior to the event? Or do you have to just get the programme the night before? I've found last year's stages on RallyMaps but not sure how similar the route is this year. Any help appreciated, thanks!

Hi simmi, there should be a google maps out shortly before the rally. I will send you the link once it's been made. But that will be very last minute. Otherwise, yes you can sell a programme.
There is a possibility of snow on the event.
I'm competing as a codriver, looking forward to it :) Certainly the sunday which is almost entirely in the woods and on gravel, unique in Belgium

[Simmi]

Hi simmi, there should be a google maps out shortly before the rally. I will send you the link once it's been made. But that will be very last minute. Otherwise, yes you can sell a programme.
There is a possibility of snow on the event.
I'm competing as a codriver, looking forward to it :) Certainly the sunday which is almost entirely in the woods and on gravel, unique in Belgium

Thanks dupanton. Best of luck in the rally! Thank you in advance for the maps link. It's no problem to make some last-minute plans.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Any live coverage of Legend Boucles Bastogne ?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Any live coverage of Legend Boucles Bastogne ?

Been watching live here:

https://live.tvlux.be/lb2019/

[mas-racing]

https://i.postimg.cc/Vkhfn8Mz/sf2-lr-019.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uX4tQcqnxU&feature=youtu.be)

[mas-racing]

https://i.postimg.cc/tTqy29gv/sf-neu.jpg (https://youtu.be/TzI8BwQoEDw)

[Simmi]

A few photos from my first trip to Legend Boucles. An interesting event. Great variety of cars. So many delays though this year. A real endurance effort as a spectator and coupled with the conditions it was tough. Must have been even harder for the competitors.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/94998505@N03/albums/72157706543351604

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7889/32054403457_5185ff1d1a_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QQxcoz)1 (https://flic.kr/p/QQxcoz) by Richard Simpson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/94998505@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7896/46995880321_c915c607ce_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2eASaUD)2 (https://flic.kr/p/2eASaUD) by Richard Simpson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/94998505@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4915/46943833812_b065721a72_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ewgqi3)3 (https://flic.kr/p/2ewgqi3) by Richard Simpson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/94998505@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7845/40031001373_76271eb15d_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/23Zpm3R)6 (https://flic.kr/p/23Zpm3R) by Richard Simpson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/94998505@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4851/46081842705_3c75c537bb_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2dd6unp)11 (https://flic.kr/p/2dd6unp) by Richard Simpson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/94998505@N03/), on Flickr

[dupanton]

Yes, organisation wasn't the best...
Any pictures of the #81 Golf?

[dimviii]

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[kure91]

Another Polo R5 in Belgium
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[Jarek Z]

Another Polo R5 in Belgium

"European Rally Championship" and "Only motorsport enthusiasts will understand" on the door or is something wrong with my eyes?

[mousti]

"European Rally Championship" and "Only motorsport enthusiasts will understand" on the door or is something wrong with my eyes?

European will be wrong and has to be "Belgian" like with Snijers, and the second sentence was already on his Fabia last year.

[mas-racing]

https://i.postimg.cc/nLmVBDWk/sf2-clav-2019.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6p4co4Ui58&feature=youtu.be)

[dupanton]

Very good entrylist for Haspengouw Rally, first round of the Belgian Championship. 13 R5 cars in total. A lot of candidates for the victory: Princen and Cherain with the Polo, Guillaume De Mevius with the C3 and Verschueren, Fernémont, Bedoret and Ghislain De Mevius with Fabias.
Other R5 entries are Snijers (Polo), Reynvoet, Rouard, Pregardien (Fabia), Vanden Abeele and Verstaen (Fiesta).

Quite easy stages when dry (looks like it) so battle will be very close. 3x 4 stages all run on Saturday.

[HaCo]

I will try to spectate some stages with my kids next Saturday. Looking forward to the diversity of R5’s at the start!

[br21]

I'll be there also, looking forward for OK weather:)

[dupanton]

I'll be there also, looking forward for OK weather:)

I hope for rain, makes the stages much more interesting :D Hope it is warmer than last time we saw eachother ;)
Which team are you there with?

[HaCo]

It will be very dry, it seems.

[kure91]

it seems like this year belgium will have only great designs on cars :)
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[MartijnS]

Dutch driver, but agree, great design!

Going to Belgium tomorrow. Looking forward to the start of the season :)

[Tom206wrc]

Guillaume de Mévius in SS3 :confused:

[MartijnS]

Technical issues.
Snijers went off.
Fernemont broken gearbox.
Mats van den Brand rolled his M3.

[dimviii]

Cherain
https://www.facebook.com/736731750/posts/10155823379801751/?sfnsn=mo


208 r2 roll
https://youtu.be/GLqpd-S_t_8

[dimviii]

https://www.rallylovers.be/LIVEFOTO/RL_120190223134831.jpg

[JoostSchouten]

Nice flight!

My video of the Haspengouw Rally: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuGgWRgS6kY

[mas-racing]

https://i.postimg.cc/bJ5sKLsK/sf2-hasp-2019.jpg (https://youtu.be/v96Y8MF9p0g)

[dimviii]

http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_02_2019/post-1138-0-47136800-1550950840.jpg

[GRID.Media]

1740
watch full video:
https://youtu.be/g6w6lHM2ko4

[Barreis]

no eye blinks from Princen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5LtYXXhhAM

[HaCo]

Looking forward to the next one, Spa Rally. This year it will be on Saturday and Sunday 16/17 March.

[dupanton]

Freddy Loix will make a (one off) comeback. He will compete in Ypres rally on a Fabia R5 (new model I guess). Team is a new, founded by former Belgian Champion Pieter Tsjoen. He will be codriving Loix. Pieter Tsjoen won in Ypres as a driver and as a codriver.
Together they have 12 belgian titles and 13 Ypres wins!

[mas-racing]

https://i.postimg.cc/Hsvkhk28/sf2-moor-2019.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxcvERE0OcA&feature=youtu.be)

[Mirek]

Meanwhile in Spa Princen is out with broken suspension. Cherain lading ahead of Fernémont.

[tommeke_B]

Actually the retirement was because of broken driveshaft, caused by the same hit. In R2 nice battle between Van der Marel and Munster.

[Mirek]

Final results from Spa:

1. Cherain (Fabia R5) 1:52:26,7
2. Fernémont (Fabia R5) +13,0
3. Ghislain de Mevius (Fabia R5) +2:06,0
4. Snijers (Polo R5) +2:37,4
5. Wagemans (208 R5) +6:40,3
6. Gaban (997 GT3) +10:39,5
7. Munster (Adam R2) +11:13,5
8. Van der Marel (Adam R2) +11:15,6
9. Bouvy (997 GT3) +11:19,2
10. P. Cracco (Fiesta R5) +15:23,3

Great battle between Munster and Van der Marel!

[mousti]

Yes Mirek. And Van der Marel will do a Belgian Campaign. So Munster has some Competition in BRC this season.

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[mas-racing]

https://i.postimg.cc/ZRGmfJPF/sf2-ard-2019.jpg (https://youtu.be/eKSkCSd3H6g)

[tommeke_B]

Some news about the route for Ypres Rally. 23 stages, 276km SS.

https://mailchi.mp/ypresrally/ypres-rally-ter-ert-en-brc-een-overzicht-1779129?fbclid=IwAR1dqR9g862j7yUJrFW4dtovxwUhm74Xb CaXxalrI6m6ALH0AkHV6uKMMq4

[Fast Eddie WRC]

News via the British RC

Great news from Belgium !

Mister Ypres Rally, 11 times winner in Ypres, Freddy Loix will make a comeback on 28 and 29th of June.

A massive target if there was ever one.

#BRC https://t.co/6D1vy0vQqE

[mousti]

News via the British RC

Great news from Belgium !

Mister Ypres Rally, 11 times winner in Ypres, Freddy Loix will make a comeback on 28 and 29th of June.

A massive target if there was ever one.

#BRC https://t.co/6D1vy0vQqEAlready been said a month ago here in this topic ;). Will be also with the new Fabia R5.

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[dupanton]

Already been said a month ago here in this topic ;). Will be also with the new Fabia R5.

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That last thing isn't sure yet...

[mas-racing]

https://i.postimg.cc/Twrrwx51/sf2-shake-2019.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxJ1BhwZNY8&feature=youtu.be)

[mas-racing]

https://i.postimg.cc/rFxYfB11/sf2-tac-2019.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nv1FmModDls&feature=youtu.be)

[Mirek]

Final results of TAC Rally:

1. Princen (Polo R5) 1:14:50,4
2. Bedoret (Fabia R5) +18,5
3. Fernemont (Fabia R5) +27,5
4. Verschueren (Fabia R5) +31,6
5. De Mevius (Fabia R5) +1:24,1
6. Snijers (Polo R5) +1:50,8
7. Cornelis (Fabia R5) +2:33,1
8. Reynvoet (Fabia R5) +3:58,7
9. Van Parijs (997 GT3) +4:21,3
10. Demaerschalk (C3 R5) +4:40,8

Surprising performance from Bedoret.

[mousti]

Bedoret indeed very nice result with clean driving probably thanks to the tutoring by Freddy Loix.


Verschueren has for the moment almost no confidence probably due to the change to Pirelli. Had barely punctures with Michelin, now he had already 5 flat Pirelli tyres!

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[tommeke_B]

Some side-notes from TAC Rally. Demaerschalk had brake issues in first half of the rally, and had a 3 minute time penalty (apparently for illegal service). In the last 5 stages he lost only 12 seconds to Princen, so some progress was made. Verschueren indeed switched to the Pirelli tyres this year, the main complaint was that the car is completely different to drive with Pirelli's, and the set-ups he was used to didn't work. According to what I've heard Pirelli has a far weaker sidewall than the Michelin tyres, especially the softer ones. Apart from Verschueren, all cars in top 10 were on Michelin tyres. In the junior category there was a good fight. Munster had a heavy off, and a brain concussion, but other than that he's ok. Gilles Pyck was in the lead before going in a ditch on the penultimate stage, he could continue but lost a lot of time, leaving the win to Wagemans. Fastest R2 was Dutch driver Timo van der Marel.

Few photos from TAC Rally.

Fernémont
https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/56965520_2982994328379100_7523326012893954048_o.jp g?_nc_cat=110&_nc_ht=scontent.fbru2-1.fna&oh=398a2e44a61095ff4a5d4d83363f33f5&oe=5D453655

Princen
https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/57114860_2982994228379110_5723498338049851392_o.jp g?_nc_cat=108&_nc_ht=scontent.fbru2-1.fna&oh=250310601e97131b4bd642ca310010c5&oe=5D38628F

Bédoret
https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/57119646_2982994138379119_4276510288225763328_o.jp g?_nc_cat=104&_nc_ht=scontent.fbru2-1.fna&oh=e7e0f03c4b0c236bc2d388eb8ddd23e3&oe=5D4B70FF

PJM Cracco
https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/57303470_2982994275045772_47367897227460608_o.jpg? _nc_cat=104&_nc_ht=scontent.fbru2-1.fna&oh=e52040cc0080a02abf722e4768a6723b&oe=5D49FD8B

Snaet
https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/57083578_2982994225045777_2326979707213447168_o.jp g?_nc_cat=103&_nc_ht=scontent.fbru2-1.fna&oh=91cb175d6f0fdc1657d76722d4baf14d&oe=5D3CD603

[Mirek]

First victory for Fernémont after a battle with Cherain! Princen this time didn't start. Verschueren seems to be completely lost this year.

1. Fernémon (Fabia R5) 1:51:42,9
2. Cherain (Polo R5) +3,0
3. Bedoret (Fabia R5) +1:13,7
4. De Mevius (Fabia R5) +1:19,1
5. Bouche (Polo R5) +1:43,1
6. Demaerschalk (C3 R5) +2:01,9
7. Verschueren (Fabia R5) +2:12,8
8. Snijers (Polo R5) +2:47,6
9. Rouard (Fabia R5) +3:24,3
10. Collard (Fabia R5) +3:39,5

[tommeke_B]

Verschueren had a puncture, but even without that he lacks a bit of speed lately, while his driving doesn't look that bad at all.

Great video from JM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stNcRFKE6Ro&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2VX0GYRaAmkTs-Dn8ru-vo0cE-LNaTWRGJSnn3b6h3EMo5yOuUTTP120E

[tommeke_B]

Few photos from this weekend:

Fernémont
https://scontent.fbru1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/58460523_3016398305038702_4253928557069205504_o.jp g?_nc_cat=100&_nc_ht=scontent.fbru1-1.fna&oh=d701662d696fa377adf8775d6214a5f5&oe=5D6B2970

De Mevius
https://scontent.fbru1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/58649492_3016398628372003_4904593970446729216_o.jp g?_nc_cat=111&_nc_ht=scontent.fbru1-1.fna&oh=37d67b8bb63f6ffced7699cf41a24a8e&oe=5D755D3F

Bouche
https://scontent.fbru1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/58670518_3016399315038601_8363293643146002432_o.jp g?_nc_cat=100&_nc_ht=scontent.fbru1-1.fna&oh=e31c157f5e4b51f507d703d4bad823d1&oe=5D7138D0

Rouard
https://scontent.fbru1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/58462865_3016398111705388_8944367967714410496_o.jp g?_nc_cat=111&_nc_ht=scontent.fbru1-1.fna&oh=e2ce7aa64042bcd489b6edcb2eeec242&oe=5D39A489

Delhez
https://scontent.fbru1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/58633330_3016398331705366_3876332109194854400_o.jp g?_nc_cat=102&_nc_ht=scontent.fbru1-1.fna&oh=7c779097b160b46aa77c222b822621b6&oe=5D6F5353

A few more: https://www.facebook.com/pg/rallyimage/photos/?tab=album&album_id=3016389715039561

[mas-racing]

https://i.postimg.cc/BbJ5t1L6/sf2-wallo-2019.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyLmGhB7aRo&feature=youtu.be)

[MartijnS]

Bouffier with official M-Sport Fiesta WRC in Ypres to fight Neuville!

[Mirek]

Well, that would change things a lot :)

[Simmi]

A question about this Ypres Rally Masters - maybe someone knows. Will it run on the same stages but as a separate timetable like the historic rally? Or will it open the road before the main field? Hoping for the latter.

[mousti]

A question about this Ypres Rally Masters - maybe someone knows. Will it run on the same stages but as a separate timetable like the historic rally? Or will it open the road before the main field? Hoping for the latter.Not known yet. I think it will between the 00 and 0 they only do one run of stages.

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[mas-racing]

https://i.postimg.cc/1ts279gC/sf2-monte-2019.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X3YWORl9bg&feature=youtu.be)

[tommeke_B]

Tomorrow there's the Sezoens Rally, already the 5th event of the BRC. The stages are nearly identical to the previous edition, marked by the well-known gravel sections. 3 loops of 5 stages are driven, totalling 154km SS. 14 R5 cars are starting, of which 4 VW Polo (Princen, Cherain, Snijers, Schmelcher), 6 Fabia (Fernémont, Verschueren, Bédoret, De Mevius, Cracco, Van Loon), 2 Fiesta (Wright, Becx, Vanden Abeele) and one i20 (Van Iersel). In R2 the usual drivers (Van der Marel, Munster, Pyck, and a few more).

Live results can be found here: http://autorally.lv/belgium/iframeBelgium.php?m=4&l=3&r=427&ft=1

[mas-racing]

https://i.postimg.cc/gkJhRjXj/sf2-boc-2019.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKprNLp-zhw&feature=youtu.be)

[mas-racing]

https://i.postimg.cc/KYJ6sXMv/sf2-orc-2019.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzwj2yVs08w&feature=youtu.be)

[dimviii]

BMA garage

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D8sDok3X4AA4rFK.jpg

[mousti]

BMA garage

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D8sDok3X4AA4rFK.jpg3 Fabia and 3 Polo at the start of Ypres.

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[dodge33cymru]

3 Fabia and 3 Polo at the start of Ypres.

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Didn't realise they shared the cars with the DRM. When's closing date for entries? Any chance of a Cherain, Fernamont or de Mevius, if nothing more exotic?

Edit: 17th June, apparently

[mousti]

Cherain and Fernemont already confirmed to skip Ypres because of being to expensive. And maybe aswell that the Masters gets more attention than the actual rally.

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[tommeke_B]

Yesterday we had the "Rally van Wervik", local event close to Ypres, with similar stages. Logically, a lot of drivers were there to prepare for Ypres. Verschueren was leading into the last stage, but had a spin and lost the victory to Bédoret. Freddy Loix became third. Full results can be found here: https://www.ewrc-results.com/results/55472-motul-rally-van-wervik-2019/

Loix
https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/64410326_3141384932540038_1324429508765286400_o.jp g?_nc_cat=105&_nc_ht=scontent.fbru2-1.fna&oh=4ee564d73651ef38fc65f2497a5ecb1e&oe=5DC70FDC

McCormack
https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/64727818_3141385132540018_6370321422144765952_o.jp g?_nc_cat=102&_nc_ht=scontent.fbru2-1.fna&oh=fdffafa597c4b7478953470d12416a0c&oe=5D7AC4D6

[dodge33cymru]

Great photos!

Kevin Abbring has shown up on EWRC entry list; not sure from what information.

[tommeke_B]

Great photos!

Kevin Abbring has shown up on EWRC entry list; not sure from what information.

Abbring has entered with Véronique Hostens (former codriver of Verschueren), normally with VW Polo R5.

[mas-racing]

https://i.postimg.cc/jdmdDRV4/sf2-wervik-2019.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OltY7ToP_I&feature=youtu.be)

[mousti]

All the seeded lists for Ypres

Renties YR 19: https://www.ypresrally.com/nl/content/renties-ypresrally-entries?fbclid=IwAR3Kl_ZaBDjchdIdpG9qeZUIfzNxhEWu4 23brUlJKFtkiAnj4q-0EL0GG1g

YR Masters 19: https://autorally.lv/belgium/iframeBelgium.php?m=2&l=3&r=426

Las Vegas YHR 19: https://autorally.lv/belgium/iframeBelgium.php?m=2&l=3&r=425

Sas Pils CYR 19: https://autorally.lv/belgium/iframeBelgium.php?m=2&l=3&r=424

[tommeke_B]

https://www.ewrc-results.com/entries/53946-renties-ypres-rally-2019/ - Here with numbers in the right order.

[dodge33cymru]

Thanks - I was going to ask where Verschueren fits in the seedings, but I suppose with the qualifying stage it doesn't really matter.

Overall, pretty nice entry - pity that a few more of the Irish runners can't make it from Donegal, disappointing (though understandable) not to have Fernemont and Cherain and a real shame IMO to have this 'masters' sideshow take one or two entries away from the main event, but Veiby, Breen, Abbring, Loix in addition to the BRCs' front runners. Probably 10 or so podium contenders.

On the Friday, do you think it's possible to see the first 30 cars in SS1 before hopping to SS4 or SS5? I've done that most years, but it feels like cutting it a bit close this time...

Had to change some original travel plans to get there, but hoping to make it for the historic shakedown this year too - some nice sounds in there.

[tommeke_B]

Timing is quite tight this year, indeed. I think 30 cars is a lot, if I do it, it'll be for maximum 20 cars. Also keep in mind that traffic (even without rally-traffic) is quite busy at that moment of the day.

[dodge33cymru]

Timing is quite tight this year, indeed. I think 30 cars is a lot, if I do it, it'll be for maximum 20 cars. Also keep in mind that traffic (even without rally-traffic) is quite busy at that moment of the day.

Yes, I was considering doing it by bicycle to be honest - no doubt I'll be back with some questions next week!

[dodge33cymru]

So Abbring's entry is actually Snijers' car, so not much chance of seeing both #7 and #15 together!

[br21]

So Abbring's entry is actually Snijers' car, so not much chance of seeing both #7 and #15 together!

I don't think so, as Snijers used BMA car and Abbring will use THX car if he will drive

[mousti]

I don't think so, as Snijers used BMA car and Abbring will use THX car if he will drive

Vanneste driving THX Polo R5. Rumours were that Abbring would use the Polo from Hans Weijs. Would be obvious aswell because they know eachother very well.

[br21]

So who's going to Ypres?
Seems all top drivers from entry list will participate incl. Abbring with THX car.

[MartijnS]

Yes. Both days there.

[mousti]

So who's going to Ypres?
Seems all top drivers from entry list will participate incl. Abbring with THX car.

Yes you were right, seems they got their 2nd Polo some time ago. Snijers won't start though, BMA tried to get Riedemann as a subsitute but didn't work out. Still don't like that Masters creation, very ridicilous because RACB doesn't allow 2.0 WRC's to enter. Otherwise we should've seen 2 Corolla WRC's and a Lancer WRC aswell..

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ypres rally 2019 | TEST | Breen - Princen - Cracco - Dujardyn [HD] https://t.co/f6cfu9HRru via @YouTube

[br21]

Yes, they have second Polo already for some time. Breen is using BMA car I think? Pity that no 2,0l WRC cars, would be nice.


Yes you were right, seems they got their 2nd Polo some time ago. Snijers won't start though, BMA tried to get Riedemann as a subsitute but didn't work out. Still don't like that Masters creation, very ridicilous because RACB doesn't allow 2.0 WRC's to enter. Otherwise we should've seen 2 Corolla WRC's and a Lancer WRC aswell..

[tommeke_B]

Breen is using a car from BMA indeed, funded by local sponsors.

[dodge33cymru]

Yes you were right, seems they got their 2nd Polo some time ago. Snijers won't start though, BMA tried to get Riedemann as a subsitute but didn't work out. Still don't like that Masters creation, very ridicilous because RACB doesn't allow 2.0 WRC's to enter. Otherwise we should've seen 2 Corolla WRC's and a Lancer WRC aswell..

Yeah, I find the 'Masters' concept frustrating, taking away from the main show in exchange for a few demo runs. If they want to get Thierry back, I don't understand the issue with him just running an R5 car with actual competition. Disappointing that Neuville, Bouffier and Camili are all there but none of them competing in the actual rally...

Still, setting off in a few hours and looking forward to getting there.

[mousti]

Yeah, I find the 'Masters' concept frustrating, taking away from the main show in exchange for a few demo runs. If they want to get Thierry back, I don't understand the issue with him just running an R5 car with actual competition. Disappointing that Neuville, Bouffier and Camili are all there but none of them competing in the actual rally...

Still, setting off in a few hours and looking forward to getting there.

That was the problem, Neuville didn't want to drive the R5 car and Hyundai Motorsport probably also not so they created the Masters Rally for him and hoped to get some extra entries by Toyota, Msport and Citroën..

[PLuto]

That was the problem, Neuville didn't want to drive the R5 car and Hyundai Motorsport probably also not so they created the Masters Rally for him and hoped to get some extra entries by Toyota, Msport and Citroën..

But that teams are focusing to Rally Estonia as they pay them more ;)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Nice to see Bouffier there in a 2019-spec Fiesta WRC...

Test: https://youtu.be/4jirRD-J3WQ

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D96WOH-WwAELzrl.jpg

Ypres Rally Masters:
151 Thierry NEUVILLE HYUNDAI I20 Coupe WRC
152 Bryan BOUFFIER FORD Fiesta WRC
153 Paul LIETAER FORD Escort RS Cosworth
154 Gunther MONNENS SUBARU Impreza 555
155 Bruno THIRY OPEL Corsa kitcar
156 Nikias PRIEM OPEL Corsa kitcar

[dimviii]

Neuville testing small clips
https://youtu.be/alwWhWAqHMk

https://twitter.com/RallyingUK/status/1143942328857632775



Loix Bouffier Abbring in this video
https://youtu.be/EE0Qd-mbAsY


http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_06_2019/post-3629-0-99762600-1561554213.jpeg

[mas-racing]

https://i.postimg.cc/zfp6Lw6j/sf2-sha-histo-2019.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZPhI_rBmsw&feature=youtu.be)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Shocked to see Ireland's Darren Gass on the entry list... thats a name from the past I'd forgotten all about !

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Neuville's i20 WRC
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D-EmgxDXYAASo-R.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D-Emix_XYAMiYW0.jpg

Chassis #9 was used by Mikkelsen last year in Spain, GB, Finland, Portugal, Argentina, Corsica, Mexico, Sweden and Monte.

[Mirek]

FP starts in few minutes. Live results here: https://www.ypresrally.com/en/mobile

[dodge33cymru]

Thanks Mirek

[dodge33cymru]

Something weird between Cave and Breen - Breen let Cave pass him but back of Cave's car damaged.

New Fiesta looks nice, sounds very similar to the earlier generation of the current one.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Cave
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D-FQTwmWkAEd0Ex.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D-FQTwxWwAAJy-L.jpg

https://scontent.flhr3-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/65103430_1016689431866624_7972146126776172544_n.jp g?_nc_cat=104&_nc_oc=AQliXpzE9a7VYR-wuNZU9bkChaah-SgbdfxXRXePxz3J2h7AVFl0U4Oh5un2qz0qYFk&_nc_ht=scontent.flhr3-2.fna&oh=393ebb5bc90d196aaf82b50ef0cc6472&oe=5D847E58

Vid clip https://twitter.com/callumblack/status/1144281852443799559

[Fast Eddie WRC]

LIVE SD https://www.facebook.com/BRCrally/videos/vb.265239180344990/576096402794988/?type=2&theater

[mknight]

Neuville's i20 WRC


Chassis #9 was used by Mikkelsen last year in Spain, GB, Finland, Portugal, Argentina, Corsica, Mexico, Sweden and Monte.

More importantly in terms of changes and upgrades it was used by Loeb on French tarmac 2 weeks ago.

As I understand it they can't run unhomologated parts, but still wonder when and if we are going to see the new aero changes that were supposed to come for Finland. So far no pics from testing at all.

[dodge33cymru]

Oops, Verschueren spun in qualifying

Camilli isn't holding back, will be interesting to see if anyone can find his times...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Brit Rhys Yates was 3rd fastest on QS behind Breen and Abbring.

[dimviii]

Verschueren mistake
https://youtu.be/VELEcnItNfQ

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D-GK_5wW4AYCBrt.jpg

[mas-racing]

https://i.postimg.cc/prKhYdJk/sf2-sg-yp-2019.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko7N2SqS5o8&feature=youtu.be)

[dodge33cymru]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6Tlebs-AYM

Nice vid from Shakedown

[gianni123]

Shakedown Ypres Rally - 2019 (Crash Cave & Wilson)

https://youtu.be/q2EG6w_bWCs

[tommeke_B]

Few photos from free practice and qualifying.

https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/65535814_3173907552621109_6317331507216121856_o.jp g?_nc_cat=111&_nc_eui2=AeEoKFtCmc2jRnI0c7RM708tffoOM4UOBDl5ARCbA yhQDVHjWn8XCov_lOFeGhaRNYVBycYXYDeBIJW7LIX1JY1qZkd L1CXT2aUJC5AJ71x_pA&_nc_oc=AQmtq31EOyRfweuwMqHwKlZeqYKcAR_3bAUqojFwwnm io2OLHEh8ZA3W4X2lxbD5n4A&_nc_ht=scontent.fbru2-1.fna&oh=2a74c8e6357e0325c3b92a6311e54b3b&oe=5D879137

https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/65453970_3173920385953159_2596408760947703808_o.jp g?_nc_cat=109&_nc_eui2=AeHiJT-2gZq9G2lGRRmmGn8_fyPow7iEEyjThWyf5qt4KFA6OuGcBBlYk ezChkW7E5dZijyV5TmYbsovolXK7xfthtakoqbWI_YpbgsabzZ tbw&_nc_oc=AQlIqO9MIqzdFOxEAhvMkCC9oC0U_YPaFF-_23SNokRK78xfkti1vr1i9bWRgzjhweE&_nc_ht=scontent.fbru2-1.fna&oh=d0ef7ae02003be24e75f526152dc6612&oe=5D83F221

https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/65324465_3173920135953184_2292598927800664064_o.jp g?_nc_cat=104&_nc_eui2=AeFQp-vRKXb5fQGjY_apsJcfCNh0M-78kJ0DnShbW5v3w3yjB_8FFfXzaS3kg8DJ4Fc2YYhzolxxfwqD rp-FiR4FjsJDZ_EkAs7oOfG9ZB0elg&_nc_oc=AQlPBeggcfYZkAVCV9SSgOmIXFAfyhWCQ5vox8AUvOd bBgyfUf0XB_B8DV0ED6W0oZ0&_nc_ht=scontent.fbru2-1.fna&oh=f9f6fb766af58bea3ed822c4e6236ef8&oe=5D8803D8

https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/65320252_3173920325953165_3763312308248379392_o.jp g?_nc_cat=101&_nc_eui2=AeGIqlQYoRXOdLbpXgQAY9-dXLWorq-k6bE7kjwuFpjlY5SRUdWLXThF36zaKtlIarrGfohtLQrvEUl4w yvsx3dEWqEwyDyC6pSkciLYhqSlNQ&_nc_oc=AQlJ6dqPLZcqIDTMrv1NORX4C4ZAyMUNTyUhxatkbdi 67L6C7-jGCUIWcr3AnGcpKCQ&_nc_ht=scontent.fbru2-1.fna&oh=b00202ec168f3132c23e05009fb13d6e&oe=5D7D7E82

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Another SD with long fast views and Neuville on it...

https://youtu.be/g1KQCxr1r_c

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Tom Cave chooses to be first on the road.

Breen, Abbring, Yates go 4-5-6.

[dimviii]

VolkswagenMotorsport
‏Verified account @volkswagenms


"This is defo the best R5 I have ever driven. It's like a World Rally Car." – Claims @Craig_Breen after his first runs with the #Polo #GTI #R5. #NicelySaid. #NicelyDriven

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D-JdRiuX4AAfa95.jpg

[JTGANG]

I think Ypres is the rallye that everybody is competing in order to see Loix wins at the end

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I think Ypres is the rallye that everybody is competing in order to see Loix wins at the end

He's 10s slower than Abbring on SS1...

[dimviii]

1-2-3 for polo

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D-JtlffXsAAovBU.jpg

[Mirek]

I think Ypres is the rallye that everybody is competing in order to see Loix wins at the end

It often was like that but he's retired guy now. I don't expect him to be on the podium except for when he is very lucky.

[dimviii]

why results at ewrc.cz are frozen?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Try https://www.ypresrally.com/en/mobile

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Matt Edwards 3rd fastest on SS2 !

[dimviii]

why results at ewrc.cz are frozen?
here works ok
https://www.ypresrally.com/fr/mobile

[dimviii]

1-2-3-4 for polo at stage 3

[Fast Eddie WRC]

1-2-3-4 for polo at stage 3

Their driver's are pretty good as well..

[dimviii]

Their driver's are pretty good as well..

now .Verschueren is 4th at ss3

[Mise]

Abbring in trouble according to splits

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Breen leads by 0.2s !

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D-KSqY_XsAAjzHy.jpg:large

[dimviii]

safety first(and view)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D-KWQCtXUAIe3LQ.jpg

[RS]

Veiby way off the pace. Is it his first time here?

[Mirek]

No, at least second time but he was off the pace (and often off the road too) as well.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Top 3 look to be in a class of their own already. Should be a good battle between them, all in Polos.

Then another fight to be best of the rest.

[HaCo]

I miss IRC times very much...

Here an impression from the masters:
https://youtu.be/k7Ac1pHlzTI

[Mirek]

I miss IRC times very much...

There was something about it...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIF_hLmZdsk

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Time loss by Abbring on SS 6.

(It was a puncture)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Edwards likes Hollebeke... 2nd fastest this time !

[Sulland]

Veiby way off the pace. Is it his first time here?

Yes, first time as far as I could see on eWrc.
First time in i20, and first time with team/ Rally engineer.

hopefully closer to the top tomorrow.

[dodge33cymru]

Veiby was here in a Skoda last year, but his first time in an i20

Something going on in Mesen 2, Vanneste, Edwards and Veiby all with punctures by the time they passed me and that's only about the top ten cars

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Shame for Edwards after going well. :(

[HaCo]

And Yates out..., Veiby also, not enough spare tires.

[dodge33cymru]

Veiby is parked
At the end of SS7

[dodge33cymru]

McCormack spin across the finish line in Kemmelberg 2. Very lucky man!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Yates
Sadly, we damaged a rear wheel on SS8 and slid off into a ditch whilst leading in BRC. :(

We'll be back tomorrow !

[spiderem]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D-JtlffXsAAovBU.jpg

Is it mandatory to wear very tight shorts when you are a rally driver?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

van Deijne crash I presume ?

https://youtu.be/eIzRjWlu5R8

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Vieby:
Unfortunately we had to retire on road-section before SS9, after two punctures and only one spare wheel. We've also had an engine boost issue all day and I've not felt comfortable with the driving today. New chances and 14 stages with the #Hyundai #i20 tomorrow!

[Mirek]

van Deijne crash I presume ?

https://youtu.be/eIzRjWlu5R8

One would think that after so many accidents in the past everyone already knows that in this corner it's a must not to cut...

[HaCo]

Is it mandatory to wear very tight shorts when you are a rally driver?
Only when you drive R5 :-) :-) :-)

[dimviii]

http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_06_2019/post-157-0-61898400-1561754814.jpg


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D-LDcBkXoAAazyb.jpg
https://scontent.flgg1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/65964601_2081623838807028_3670693339964899328_n.jp g?_nc_cat=104&_nc_oc=AQnJ_Zm3N85QiZsQVdf2MJTvNDDBpQw3Fqi7CwE8pls cBdSzMwG_-xOVJnqliaYO1T0&_nc_ht=scontent.flgg1-1.fna&oh=4621d1283c29291c9152ae18ee265fd8&oe=5DBE47D7

[dimviii]

Breen
https://twitter.com/iamJ_V/status/1144690915350581248

Neuville at same spot
https://twitter.com/iamJ_V/status/1144687185351852034

[Mirek]

https://scontent.flgg1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/65964601_2081623838807028_3670693339964899328_n.jp g?_nc_cat=104&_nc_oc=AQnJ_Zm3N85QiZsQVdf2MJTvNDDBpQw3Fqi7CwE8pls cBdSzMwG_-xOVJnqliaYO1T0&_nc_ht=scontent.flgg1-1.fna&oh=4621d1283c29291c9152ae18ee265fd8&oe=5DBE47D7

Broken rollcage?

[dimviii]

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=464049697498031

[gianni123]

Crash MCCORMACK - MITCHELL Ypres Rally 2019
https://youtu.be/WIPXW-3Mu9I

[dimviii]

http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_06_2019/post-1445-0-58080600-1561771811.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Epic Leg 2 today... 185k !!

[mousti]

They will fall like flies.

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[dodge33cymru]

Whoever is running between Cave and Edwards is on a ditch in Dikkebus near the end

[mousti]

Whoever is running between Cave and Edwards is on a ditch in Dikkebus near the endMcCormack..

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[dodge33cymru]

Veiby has hit the front in the next corner too, Verschueren crawling but might be aiming for a nominal time

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Cave lost time now.

[dimviii]

Veiby moment
https://twitter.com/iamJ_V/status/1144889956168544256

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Cave drops time with a broken wheel while McCormack is out of the event. Crew are ok.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Marty McCormack:‏
We were flying.... but didn't make it out of SS10.
Trip into a ditch broke the rear arm and we can't continue despite being in the fight for a good result. Gutted.

[HaCo]

Saw both Veiby and McCo going off. McCo is throwing the tail way too much, but it was great to see him coming through, pitty he’s out.

Bloody hot out here!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Re-Group live
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2398840820158966&id=135798096463261

Showing K.Demaerschalk's C3 leaking fluid.

[dimviii]

what did he said Abbring?

[Ucci]

I think Ypres is the rallye that everybody is competing in order to see Loix wins at the end
In your dreams only....

[dimviii]

http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_06_2019/post-1429-0-48689200-1561802713.jpg

[dimviii]

Bedoret is promising.Pretty fast.

[Mirek]

Bouffier didn't start today?

Anyway the Masters event seems to be completely pointless for me. How about for you on stages?

[the sniper]

I was just about to ask that. No comment on his Facebook.

[HaCo]

Bouffier didn't start today?

Anyway the Masters event seems to be completely pointless for me. How about for you on stages?

It’s great to see Neuville on the stages with his WRC, but it’s pretty pointless for the rest. It feels like Eifel rally.

[HaCo]

Bedoret is promising.Pretty fast.
That is great indeed!

[mousti]

Bouffier didn't start today?

Anyway the Masters event seems to be completely pointless for me. How about for you on stages?No surprise. It's a circus. Neuville is though very impressive.

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[Fast Eddie WRC]

Anyone heard why Edwards has lost time on SS14 ?

[dodge33cymru]

Loix puncture in Watou

[dodge33cymru]

Bouffier didn't start today?

Anyway the Masters event seems to be completely pointless for me. How about for you on stages?I'd rather see Bouffier or Neuville in an R5 and seeing how they compare to Breen and Abbring - unfortunately, I think Hyundai will be quite pleased with it. Nice to see the two Group A cars but they could just run them as 0 cars and not pretend there's a competition.

To me feels a bit like Hyundai wimped out in the face of better R5s

[HaCo]

Edwards very very very lucky, just cleaned a not so deep ditch, lost no time. The great hearted cut very deep here, full car, he as well but exiting the corner went almost wrong for him.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Edwards has lost 11s to Cave on SS16. His BRC lead now only 30s when was 1 min earlier.

Rhys Yates:
Off and out on SS15. Only had 2 moments all weekend and they’ve both cost us. Real shame, but really happy with the speed from the QS onwards. Need more of that speed - Finland next!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Veiby
https://scontent.flhr3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/65775196_10161900763830481_1395962283569446912_o.j pg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_oc=AQkN5QnB7_0ilMHNtlzj3py0WEtZHL8kTT-gi7cqHSCw8LFDadceBXcmpMMoHBkjgSc&_nc_ht=scontent.flhr3-1.fna&oh=4bd3ced3b86f80e2f8c6b1a91553efb6&oe=5DBD62AB

[dodge33cymru]

No Bedoret passing in Dikkebus 2

[Mirek]

Off road according to the live results :(

[Mirek]

Verschueren lost over 5 minutes now...

[mousti]

Off road according to the live results :(Big crash. Crew okhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190629/05025ac8610df76ea37030204da99073.jpg

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[Fast Eddie WRC]

Rallirinki
Very big crash for Bedoret on SS Dikkebus 2: video https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3053613774663950&id=100000460718505 …

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D-POsJVWkAAg4Fd.jpg

[Mirek]

Tommeke is reporting that Veiby's car burnt down.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

And not a Polo this time. That's really unlucky.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D-PYpIZXUAAHLZN.jpg

[HaCo]

So many cars destroyed this weekend, though event

[dimviii]

Craig Breen
‏Verified account @Craig_Breen


Nothing to fear people, we are shown as dropping 7.8 seconds through stage 18 but in fact we believe we were fastest. Hopefully the timing will update shortly.
We have had a very good run through the stages after service. he feeling with the car is brilliant and we are in a very comfortable rhythm. The heat is topping 40° outside at the moment, we don't what it is inside the car, but I can tell you it’s very hot! #YpresRally

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Burned i20 was hired from Melvyn Evans Motorsport
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D-PozCBWkAMGT2Y.jpg:large

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Verschueren didnt start SS20 ?

Yep. Technical issue.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D-Pvg5AXUAAftvB.jpg

[HaCo]

Verschueren gone off ?
Gearbox issue, retired.

[satnav]

Burned i20 was hired from Melvyn Evans Motorsport
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D-PozCBWkAMGT2Y.jpg:large

Were they able to save the car or was it lost completely

[MartijnS]

Front is saved.

[HaCo]

On the last stage, close to the finish, Breen just passed and takes the win!?

[HaCo]

Another drama, puncture for Abbring!

[satnav]

Front is saved.

Thanks

[dimviii]

nice pace from Abbring.What was his problem at stage 6 and lost 17 sec?

[MartijnS]

Puncture.

[HaCo]

nice pace from Abbring.What was his problem at stage 6 and lost 17 sec?

Also puncture. Williams also punctured on the last.

[br21]

To make more drama Breen was refueled on road section by his team, organizer allowed as they say it was mistake of the refueling crew... Funny...

[mousti]

To make more drama Breen was refueled on road section by his team, organizer allowed as they say it was mistake of the refueling crew... Funny...Will be continued maybe..

Typical drama for Ypres.

Impressive win by James Williams, Timo van der Marel had no chance. Though I tipped Williams for the win.

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[br21]

Will be continued maybe..

Typical drama for Ypres.

Impressive win by James Williams, Timo van der Marel had no chance. Though I tipped Williams for the win.

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Yeah, and Fiesta R2T19 is really good car, here in Ypres it's top speed gave quite an advantage over Adam also.

[dimviii]

http://www.tout-le-rallye.be/forum/images/upload/rallye007/DSC_4619-BorderMaker_id753758.jpg
http://www.tout-le-rallye.be/forum/images/upload/rallye007/DSC_4606-BorderMaker_id929011.jpg
http://www.tout-le-rallye.be/forum/images/upload/rallye007/DSC_4639-BorderMaker_id743961.jpg

[MartijnS]

Joost his video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-spMtba-3vk& !

[dimviii]

De Villers video
https://youtu.be/ZGGQqZWgmcI

[mas-racing]

https://i.postimg.cc/R0bBKxwZ/sf2-iep-2019.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3S4QsJuJIM&feature=youtu.be)

[tommeke_B]

So Ypres is over, not the best edition for sure. The entry list was one of the weaker in the last few years, and after lots of crashes and retirements, there wasn't much left to fight for in the last loop. Also the hot weather made it more difficult for the crews and marshalls/spectators. Anyway we've seen some nice action. Went to the forest on SS Zillebeke to get away from the sun and the heat, but then Veiby's burning car arrived at our place. It looks like it started similar like with Polo's, from the back/underneath the car.

Few photos:

https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/65495313_3180458135299384_6247614593045102592_o.jp g?_nc_cat=101&_nc_oc=AQkMVbzHNm7Htn7ZSfJnfqSDPhsozVvxaG6MleoveVR aKHi3zCmYUHU8J6a8KoPVPwc&_nc_ht=scontent.fbru2-1.fna&oh=716390b541909801843393485a0045c8&oe=5DB640D4

https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/65320871_3176732092338655_5316760429697957888_o.jp g?_nc_cat=106&_nc_oc=AQmLll8_m2jh7vGDQ8vEDHNnWZR6iMOXu6sF0E2RG9v 3qV8KqHNclI9xfpgPvMd1s3k&_nc_ht=scontent.fbru2-1.fna&oh=e0881431965d5a6c36ccb080682803a5&oe=5DC2DC81

https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/65494971_3180457911966073_18884550293716992_o.jpg? _nc_cat=108&_nc_oc=AQm8mb6JUHDClejxYUl-FkmeGhjxIuiartW6oPQ72SMeAOABr0r-aV3zuc-HPt19dQc&_nc_ht=scontent.fbru2-1.fna&oh=d2e6b99ed5f03cc6ef09b231518ee25f&oe=5D78D2D4

https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/65480768_3176732342338630_1217717292494749696_o.jp g?_nc_cat=103&_nc_oc=AQmU_Drvr5kl3tDHyzLu2IPEb1nbSX80goX_VRPWPJX QSQ0pBB-dpbTGx65o0MGMAYY&_nc_ht=scontent.fbru2-1.fna&oh=1cb50750d75a191efc954773cf8dc0d0&oe=5D869177

https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/65320976_3180458155299382_1110832379884208128_o.jp g?_nc_cat=111&_nc_oc=AQl-u8kPP2vPAIJ4QSpPUQbIXUc5QJ2HHNV_mckURsLStGgPe0xAXD lCGSTAP_Z1q68&_nc_ht=scontent.fbru2-1.fna&oh=595b3b59f9f4fc8374232b055421da15&oe=5DB93D40

Few more: https://www.facebook.com/pg/rallyimage/photos/?tab=album&album_id=3173919955953202

[HaCo]

Joost his video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-spMtba-3vk& !

As always, fantastic stuff! You always find the right places!

[HaCo]

Bedoret is promising.Pretty fast.

Also Demaerschalk's pace looks very promising, I hope he can further develop and keep his support!

[dimviii]

JM video
https://youtu.be/j2nSAW0d-s4

[HaCo]

https://i.postimg.cc/R0bBKxwZ/sf2-iep-2019.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3S4QsJuJIM&feature=youtu.be)

After 30sec in the video , the situation with Edwards I tried to describe during the event.

[gianni123]

my Video

https://youtu.be/9dT0PZLpZqY

[dodge33cymru]

Got back to North England at 5am this morning, burnt to a crisp but had a really good few weeks.

Thanks for all your superb videos and photos; seems like I was stood right by a couple of you.

Might not have been the most competitive at the top end, but Breen was superb out there and he and Abbring added the bit 'extra' on top of the BRCs.

For the first time I got to see quite a lot of the historic event this year - Shakedown was a bit disappointing but guess that's to be expected when it's two or three days before the event starts. Cycling the Gent-Wevelgem hills and then to the shakedowns from my hotel was a lot of fun though (although I failed at the steeper Kemmelberg...).

However, the schedule and stages lent themselves to some great stage hopping - loved doing my planning and found some great spots after choosing poorly last year. Section near the end of Dikkebus, the end section at Watou and a fast bit in Kemmelberg were favourites. In the end, on Friday I saw three passes of the top modern cars and one of the historics and on Saturday I got three of each and still made the 8pm ferry.

I wasn't a fan of the Masters concept, but fear Hyundai will consider it a big success. I'm a bit worried about how the event will fare over the next few years if they can't convince many of the top Belgian runners to compete as I don't see the British championship providing too many more entries. Would be great if they could persuade the German or French championship to participate, but that's just wishing aloud.

Anyway, had a lot of fun and not sure if I'll be able to return next year - hope to though!

[HaCo]

They will fall like flies.

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And they did :-( :-)

Any video footage out there of Guigou's off? I was looking forward seeing some Renault action as well this weekend, pitty they almost left the scene.

[dimviii]

Jumps
https://youtu.be/MLStRU76T20

[dimviii]

nice video
https://youtu.be/3mluHI8Lg9I

[mas-racing]

https://i.postimg.cc/htBF6Mjj/sf2-tbr-2019.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH6KJ1155_w&feature=youtu.be)

[mas-racing]

https://i.postimg.cc/SxvJrZYy/sf-ssg-2019.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLNLaIJWHIo&feature=youtu.be)

[mas-racing]

https://i.postimg.cc/qvKzqrFk/sf2-sta-2019.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26h0ceOACrI&t=5s)

[mas-racing]

https://i.postimg.cc/1RFJWn5c/sf2-kas-2019.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYfCF_ROfJ0)

[chunder27]

Its wrong to ,like rallying in Belgium more than the UK isnt it!!