Belgian Rally News

[jacko]

Kevin Demaerschalk in a Citroën C3 R5 in the last four rounds of the Belgian rally championship (Ypres, Omlppo Vlaanderen, East Belgian and Condroz).

http://www.speed-magazine.be/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Kevin-02.png

[mousti]

Last weekend I was on Herock Spa Rally, for first time on rally in Belgium out of Ypres (where I was 10x or 11x, I think). I would like to share my opinions about that rally. As I was there with young czech driver, first step was communication with organiser. Despite everything was only in french and dutch, everything worked well, communication with organiser was great. With this I would like to thank Dupanton for big help, especially with translations.

Base of the rally was on the parking next to Spa-Francorchamps circuit. Nice place, only quite muddy with water due to the weather, but thats the situation. Especially first day evening the access to service area from north was closed by special stage, so only chance to leave that area was through small tunnel, so bigger cars like vans had no chance. And people also as this tunnel was only for cars... Special stages around Spa are really beautiful and demanding. There was lot of special stages going on circuit or small service roads - from my point of view it was too much, most of them were for more laps and there were some problems with catching slower cars etc. Fernemont was very fast on that stages and that was key success (together with punctures of Princen and De Mevius) to win.

I was really disappointed with the situation regarding recce. Originally there is recce on Saturday and Sunday one weekend before. As we were going so far, we have asked for excuse to do it on Wednesday instead. I was very surprised how many crews were doing illegal recce during that day, we have seen many cars on both ways going through the stages many, many times. And they were not covering it, they were using regular pacenotes, same car for recce etc. As I dont know so many belgian drivers, I have recognized Melissa, but there was much more crews. And organisers were in same time preparing the stages and this drivers were going normally around them...

Interesting situation was also, that parc ferme (also for each regouping) and podium was in Spa, 11 km from service. So crews were going many times to Spa, I think 7-8 times they were going through podium. There were very short times for liaison, so lot of crews were going faster on liaison than on stages. Also when SS 3 was cancelled and crews should go alternative route, roadbook was not so precise and showed only a map, so most of the crews were lost and was forced to use GPS in their mobiles to reach the service.

I was also surprised how time controls were working, especially around regrouping, but also in some other parts. You can arrive few minutes earlier or few minuters later, they will write you "correct" time to your time control and you have no penalty...

Also starting to circuit stages was crazy, there was one timekeeper showing on hands one minute intervals and another marshall close to the road with RED FLAG noticing, if the road is clear. How this can happen? Red flag in rallying actually means cancelled stage, so it should be easy for the crews to see that flag and stop the stage. But crews were used to this and absolutely ignore him. But this two marshalls were not so much synchronised, few times I have seen it was close to crash. I was quite surprised that there is no GPS tracking mandatory in Belgium, which is standard in most of the championships this year. I have also didnt found official noticeboard, only on internet. So for digging starting times to first leg I have used usual step - was going to TC 0 and waited when timekeeper will receive his start list. Funny was in second leg, when my crew started earlier than was on start list, timekeeper asked them to go earlier as some of cars in front of them didnt started...

Safety is usual problem in Belgium, as I have heard. I know that Ypres is different, more strict. Here people can be almost everywhere, marshalls quiet and working precisely only on some places. I have seen many photographers making pictures of playing with mobile than watching what is happening on stage. In lot of situations people were standing on very bad places.

Regarding the crews, the best one was Kris Princen, quite slower on circuit stages, but he should win without problems (if no puncture). Then there was Ghislain de Mevius and Fernemont, who was biggest surprise for me. He was really fast, especially on circuit stages, but also fast on normal stages. Other from the top didnt impressed so much. Patrick Snijers with Porsche was great, sound of his car on the circuit stages was amazing and he did exactly what is necessary with that car. I was quite disappointed by the R2 drivers. The best was without any doubts Gregoire Munster, with almost no experience with R2 car he was really good, precise in driving, not so many mistakes. Another noticeable was younger Dilley with Fiesta R2T, he was fast, but all the time too much aggressive and making so many mistakes, especially when the event was going to the finish. Rest of R2 was nothing special... Special notice should be for Daco with historic Escort, nice to watch and also setting good times.Welcome to Wallonie Pluto

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https://s17.postimg.org/c0w5kjzpr/sf2_shake.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgoVCJj2CTc&feature=youtu.be)

[mas-racing]

https://s17.postimg.org/sv8pbq1xr/sf2_tac_2018.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0uUUUfUrOY&feature=youtu.be)

[tommeke_B]

Yesterday the TAC Rally in Tielt was being held, 3rd round of the Belgian championship. Quite good startlist, 12 R5 cars (of which 8 were Fabia), 10 Porsche GT3's and quite a lot of variety further in the field with R2's, N4's, historic cars and the BMW M-Cup. Dry weather which meant good conditions for the GT cars. Overall most drivers seemed to be pushing hard, which resulted in quite a lot of crashes. Results can be found here: http://www.tac-results.be/ Overall the battle for the first 2 places wasn't very interesting. Princen had the updated engine on his Fabia R5, and was much quicker than Verschueren, especially in the first loop when Verschueren didn't seem as confident as Princen was. Behind those two there was a big gap... Bédoret finished third on his first outing with a Skoda Fabia R5, his times were improving a lot throughout the day, he certainly is a driver to keep an eye on in the future. In GT there was a nice competition between Timothy Vanparijs, Gunther Monnens and Kevin Abbring. After the first loop of 4 stages, all 3 were within 4 seconds. After that Vanparijs got a puncture and Abbring had mechanical issues (clutch, but replacement took too long so he was out of the rally), and Monnens won the category. Van Woensel had issues very early, and Snijers crashed on the third stage already. In R2 Reynvoet was the quickest all day, but he crashed on the penultimate stage. Gilles Pyck, a young driver who did his first national event, won the class then. Historic class was won by Paul Lietaer, who was driving a Manta 400 Gr.B for the first time in many years, it is the same car he was driving more than 30 years ago.

A few photos I made:

Princen - Eelbode, winners
https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/30051640_2237543952924145_6059845660003969643_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=b03133d366e997fe380b1da4faf81da3&oe=5B72618F

Snijers - Bouchat, crash on SS3
https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/30171309_2237543792924161_1175918283327027106_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=4e0c62301cc5e8553c620761f2fb8fb3&oe=5B710596

Abbring - Vandeputte, retired
https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/29983232_2237543816257492_5223673155427590200_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=58284ba9b8b52e8f2647e68fa16200e9&oe=5B317F3F

Pyck - Mourisse, winners in R2 and Junior category
https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/29873372_2237544222924118_583939239034080680_o.jpg ?_nc_cat=0&oh=d3f67cb6dcd8d44807a39d1a5950d01e&oe=5B62B41D

Monnens - Debyser, winners in RGT
https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/29872713_2237544086257465_1284810346028950068_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=5790f3c2fb2453b37a433e1413f01571&oe=5B74A0B3

A few more photos for those who are interested: https://www.facebook.com/pg/rallyimage/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2237543579590849

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https://s17.postimg.cc/60gilibov/sf2_salamander_2018.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4jt5y6LqbI&feature=youtu.be)

[Jarek Z]

Good entry list in Rallye de Wallonie, which will be held on April 27/28/29. 16 R5 cars and 7 RGT machines look quite impressive. I think that from top drivers only Kris Princen is missing:
https://www.rallye054.be/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/BRC-Wallonie-Engages-2018-rallye054.pdf

[dupanton]

Verschueren has to win this one to stay in the fight for the title. Princen already won 2 rallies and had a 2nd place in Spa, where Verschueren did not start. Although only the best 6 results count towards the championship, this rally is an ideal opportunity for Verschueren to take back a bunch of point.
Hi main rivals should be Cherain (if he is back at his old form), Fernémont (lot of confidence after his Spa victory but lacks experience) and Bouche (but he has no rythme and is getting older.
Other contenders for top 5 will be Bedoret, De Mevius (needs to find his confidence back after crashing in Spa and Corsica PET), Canal-Robles with the Fabia WRC etc.
Also the field in R2 is quite good, with Belgian youngsters Delhez, Munster, Reynvoet and Dilley against Dutch reference Timo Van der Marel.

On Friday there is a show stage that is run twice. On Saturday there are 3x4 different stages (first one of the loop is a largely new 23km stage), on Sunday they end with 2x4 different stages.

[dimviii]

, De Mevius (needs to find his confidence back after crashing in Spa and Corsica PET).

http://www.rallylovers.be/live/5/92#92

[rallysupportnl]

Video Rallye de Wallonie day 2:

http://www.rallysupport.nl/fileadmin/template/main/rallysupport_video/socialsharevideo/Video-Rallye-de-Wallonie-2018.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb9IBnruIGU)

Click on the photo or here --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb9IBnruIGU

[Jarek Z]

Verschueren has to win this one to stay in the fight for the title. Princen already won 2 rallies and had a 2nd place in Spa, where Verschueren did not start. Although only the best 6 results count towards the championship, this rally is an ideal opportunity for Verschueren to take back a bunch of point.
His main rivals should be Cherain (if he is back at his old form), Fernémont (lot of confidence after his Spa victory but lacks experience) and Bouche (but he has no rythme and is getting older.
Other contenders for top 5 will be Bedoret, De Mevius (needs to find his confidence back after crashing in Spa and Corsica PET), Canal-Robles with the Fabia WRC etc.

Your predictions were very good. Verschueren wins the rally, Cherain is second and Fernémont third :)
This time it's 1-2-3-4-5 for Skoda :)

Final results:
http://wallonie.liverally.be:8080/wall2018/result.jsp?r=1&s=22

http://www.automobileclubnamur.be/admin/uploads/news/5ae5df3c46fee.jpg

[tommeke_B]

It was a nice event. Good battle in front, all in equal machinery, apart from the tyres they were using. Verschueren on Michelin, Cherain on DMack and Fernémont on Pirelli. In the wet this morning, Fernémont managed to set all fastest times. Few photos from the event:

https://scontent.fbru1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/30821842_2268457206499486_5395622322107774705_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=b4d45d6a5fb4ec73718c4a2583f61f3b&oe=5B92AABD

https://scontent.fbru1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/30425277_2268457156499491_6355982362249628279_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=9377583cc388c391333c85050eac0800&oe=5B502CBC

https://scontent.fbru1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/30948787_2268457836499423_5870774267289014324_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=7953d6456e7c09ec880a38bb32a3540e&oe=5B98D3BB

https://scontent.fbru1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/30858732_2268457316499475_8609940661523316317_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=3344b83939f8a710e498fafc431bd76b&oe=5B9751DE

https://scontent.fbru1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/30420258_2268457226499484_5165256976025048555_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=2452fc6639527174d309785d1180c907&oe=5B525967

Few more: https://www.facebook.com/pg/rallyimage/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2268457049832835

[Ucci]

http://www.rallylovers.be/live/5/92#92
And what happened to De Mevius?

[tommeke_B]

And what happened to De Mevius?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-09_635WjnI Went off. By seeing the number of crashes, and the way they happen, I'm not so sure he's ready for what he is trying to do (fight with quickest R5 drivers). It wouldn't be surprising if they stop the program after Ypres, if he doesn't set a great result there.

[gianni123]

Video Rallye de wallonie (crash & mistakes)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKfFGp3EcBM

[mas-racing]

https://s17.postimg.cc/k7p90wrbj/sf2_wallo_2018.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UnPNiy4opU&feature=youtu.be)

[tommeke_B]

https://www.facebook.com/belgianrallychampionship/videos/900160796829538/ - De Mevius onboard, with the mistake that caused him to retire.

[mas-racing]

https://s17.postimg.cc/c6jfp9txr/sf2_monte_2018.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ng6w5VsqPPA&feature=youtu.be)

[dodge33cymru]

it's that time of year again, where i start sniffing through this forum trying to work out which of the local guys are going to be doing Ypres this year. Entry last year was a bit special, so fingers crossed for one nearly as good this year. Veiby is a nice addition and glad to see Neuville back - any word on Abbring after last year? I saw Demaerschalk is supposedly entering a new C3 R5; fingers crossed they send another driver to promote it too.

Would be good if Basso and Cronin would be back too, but I won't count on either chicken until they hatch.

[br21]

Bouffier should come, Abbring also should be there, in Fiesta this time.

[mousti]

This is for now the R5 list. Some are not sure yet..

Davy Vanneste - Skoda Fabia R5
Marty McCormack - Skoda Fabia R5
Giandomenico Basso - Skoda Fabia R5 not 100%
Sebastien Bedoret - Skoda Fabia R5
Didier Duquesne - Skoda Fabia R5
Kris Princen - Skoda Fabia R5
Cedric Cherain - Skoda Fabia R5
Vincent Verschueren - Skoda Fabia R5
Robin Maes - Skoda Fabia R5
OC Veiby - Skoda Fabia R5
Rhys Yates - Skoda Fabia R5
David Bogie - Skoda Fabia R5
Hermen Kobus - Skoda Fabia R5
Steve Fernandes - Skoda Fabia R5???

Kevin Abbring - Ford Fiesta R5
PJM Cracco - Ford Fiesta R5
Achiel Boxoen - Ford Fiesta R5
Sam Moffett - Ford Fiesta R5
Matt Edwards - Ford Fiesta R5
Alex Laffey - Ford Fiesta R5
Lawrence Whyte - Ford Fiesta R5
Bruno Parmentier - Ford Fiesta R5
Kevin van Deijne - Ford Fiesta R5
Tuur van den Abeele - Ford Fiesta R5
Bruno Parmentier - Ford Fiesta R5???
Philip Cracco - Ford Fiesta R5

Keith Cronin - Hyundai i20 R5
Thierry Neuville - Hyundai i20 R5
Bryan Bouffier - Hyundai i20 R5

Kevin Demaerschalk - C3 R5 our DS3 R5
Steven Dolfen - Citroën DS3 R5
Hugues Lapouille - Citroën DS3 R5

Guillaume de Mevius - Peugeot 208 t16 R5

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[dupanton]

Before Ypres, this weekend there is the 5th round of the Belgian Championship, the Sezoens Rally. The only mixed surface event in Belgium. 22% gravel, the rest is on tarmac, so the cars stay in tarmac configuration with tarmac tyres. Verschueren, Princen and Fernémont, the 3 main contenders for the title, will all start with their Fabia R5. Besides that, there is local driver Matterne, young Skoda BE driver Bedoret, Duquesne and Dutchman Van Loon with Fabia R5s, Irish driver Wright and Cracco Jr with a Fiesta R5 and Dutchman Van Iersel with an i20 R5. Also 5 Porsches, fastest should be Snijers and Monnens. There is also the M-Cup (for BMW), Historic and Junior championship.
I'm codriving in the regional "Criterium" rally in a Citroën Saxo.

[gianni123]

Sezoens Rally - 2018 (HD)

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

[mas-racing]

https://s7.postimg.cc/9jzmwvptn/sf2_boc_2018.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YP1D1zS0BZ8&feature=youtu.be)

[dodge33cymru]

Cherain in a C3 for Ypres apparently.

[dupanton]

Cherain in a C3 for Ypres apparently.

possibly, but not sure yet... De Maerschalk will have difficulties having his C3 in time too.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I've just realised I havent seen any BRC on TV this year so far. :(

In the UK they used to show the highlights of each round on Motors TV. Is it not shown on MotorsportTV, or have I missed it ?

[mousti]

I've just realised I havent seen any BRC on TV this year so far. :(

In the UK they used to show the highlights of each round on Motors TV. Is it not shown on MotorsportTV, or have I missed it ?You can watch them still on Youtube :)

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[dupanton]

Entrylist for Ypres is updated every day:
https://www.ypresrally.com/nl/content/renties-ypresrally-entries

Already +-20 R5 cars on the list. There should be over 30. Still a couple of top entries to come.

[tommeke_B]

Another contender for the win, Bryan Bouffier has entered. Like last year, he will drive a Fabia R5 from BMA. List starts to look good. After the R5 drivers it will be the first time we'll see such a big number of Porsche GT3's in Ypres, probably 10 cars or more, among them a good number of fast drivers. :)

[dupanton]

Still waiting for the entries of Bogie, Duquesne (if car gets repaired), Princen and Yates with Fabia, Cronin with i20, Abbring, Boxoen, Cracco Sr and Cracco Jr with Fiesta.
Then there are a couple of other possible entries too, like Preston, Kakad, Casier, Parmentier and maybe some suprises.

[mas-racing]

https://s15.postimg.cc/lfmsb0h0b/sf2_orc_2018.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF3A_7z2mcA&feature=youtu.be)

[dodge33cymru]

26 R5s for Ypres so far by my count, just hoping on Abbring and maybe Basso and Bogie as potential big hitters now. When do entries close?

6 Porsches will be plenty of fun to watch and hear too.

[dupanton]

26 R5s for Ypres so far by my count, just hoping on Abbring and maybe Basso and Bogie as potential big hitters now. When do entries close?

6 Porsches will be plenty of fun to watch and hear too.

Probably no Basso.
Abbring and Bogie will come for sure. And a few other possible surprises in the making, if you can believe de rumours...

[Henkie H.]

Abbring with Citroen C3 R5

[dimviii]

https://scontent.fbru3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/33786524_1870254263039291_2169962063718252544_n.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=ddb36035363e2e9d9d9193c591f5c0c0&oe=5B80434C

[dodge33cymru]

Interesting indeed, Fords are suddenly looking very outclassed...

[mousti]

The first 30 of seeded list of Wervik. Besides MSport all the R5 pilots doing a full MSA BRC are present!

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1719484638130670&id=181112608634555

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[dodge33cymru]

So entries for Ypres have closed and the Facebook feed seems to have saved Abbring's presence for it's usual 'last big reveal'.

So Parmentier, McCormack and Fernemont have snuck in, that's all good for a bit of mid-pack depth of competition, but I'm curious to know who they were chasing that didn't come off? Who were some of those 'rumours' around?

Either way, may be a couple of top class cars down on last year but no-one too significant and looking forward to getting there in a couple of weeks today.

BTW, does anyone know if tickets bought early bird need to be swapped for physical tickets? Thanks

[dupanton]

So entries for Ypres have closed and the Facebook feed seems to have saved Abbring's presence for it's usual 'last big reveal'.

So Parmentier, McCormack and Fernemont have snuck in, that's all good for a bit of mid-pack depth of competition, but I'm curious to know who they were chasing that didn't come off? Who were some of those 'rumours' around?

Either way, may be a couple of top class cars down on last year but no-one too significant and looking forward to getting there in a couple of weeks today.

BTW, does anyone know if tickets bought early bird need to be swapped for physical tickets? Thanks

Yes, tickets must be swapped in the rally shop.

[gianni123]

video rally van wervik

https://youtu.be/ELl_-WtSn5A

[mas-racing]

https://s15.postimg.cc/mx4aerbyz/sf2_wervik_2018.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy_b6rdd6zs&feature=youtu.be)

[tommeke_B]

Seeded entry list for Ypres Rally: https://www.ypresrally.com/sites/ypresrally.com/files/onb/list_of_entries_in_seeded_order_ryr18.pdf

[mas-racing]

https://s33.postimg.cc/kwvdqm0rj/sf2_hs_2018.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kj9uUF4bLtM&feature=youtu.be)

[dimviii]

Neuvilles livery,stunning imho
https://www.news.hyundai.be/rally-ieper-thierry-neuville-en-hyundai-belgium-steunen-rode-neuzen-dag#

[MartijnS]

Even more ugly than the one last year.

[mousti]

I like it a bit more.

And nice to do such auction.

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[Mirek]

lol but ok, kindergarten cars have been quite common in Ypres in the past :)

When is the start of shakedown? I'm driving from Prague directly to shakedown so I need a bit of proper planning but only a little bit, it's only a little bit more than 1000 km after all :D

Looking forward to meet You guys again ;)

[Mikewic]

Start of shakedown is at 6:00 pm, 2 runs of tests and 1 run of qualifications.
Lefebvre was on tests today, he will be 0 car or settings for Demaerschalk?

[mousti]

lol but ok, kindergarten cars have been quite common in Ypres in the past :)

When is the start of shakedown? I'm driving from Prague directly to shakedown so I need a bit of proper planning but only a little bit, it's only a little bit more than 1000 km after all :D

Looking forward to meet You guys again ;)FP 1 starts at 18:03 :)

Lefebvre was there to help I guess. Car is from PH Sport aswell.

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[dimviii]

nice livery too
https://twitter.com/planetemarcus/status/1008787612390297600

[the sniper]

Neuvilles livery,stunning imho
https://www.news.hyundai.be/rally-ieper-thierry-neuville-en-hyundai-belgium-steunen-rode-neuzen-dag#

I never even knew Red Nose Day existed as a thing outside of the UK!

[dupanton]

When is the start of shakedown? I'm driving from Prague directly to shakedown so I need a bit of proper planning but only a little bit, it's only a little bit more than 1000 km after all :D

Looking forward to meet You guys again ;)

Have a safe trip, see you on shakedown!

[dimviii]

Ypres rally 2018 | TEST | Neuville - Cronin - Bouffier - Princen - Snijers - Duquesne

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=qDS43QkMag0

[dimviii]

Tests Abbring - Demaerschalk - Veiby - McCormack - De Mévius #YpresRally

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtKYiGw3tlU

[dimviii]

Νice chance with Abbring to see potential of c3 r5 against good drivers with rival cars.

[steve.mandzij]

Νice chance with Abbring to see potential of c3 r5 against good drivers with rival cars.Has Abbring ever won anything?

[MartijnS]

Ypres last year in the Peugeot haha..

[dimviii]

Has Abbring ever won anything?

i didnt said about who won,but about potential of car.

[Mirek]

Abbring definitely can win.

[mas-racing]

https://s33.postimg.cc/v1b91lb4v/sf2_sh_hi_2018.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDugtKgtJ7Y)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

The MSABRC twitter says there's a Qualifying Stage tonight... is this right, and who will take part ?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

LIVE: At approximately 15:00 🇧🇪 or 14:00 🇬🇧 we will go live on Facebook in the Service Park to have a look around the 2018 Ypres Rally contenders.

#BRC | Prestone UK | @ypresrally https://t.co/BwKCPNxubn

[mousti]

The MSABRC twitter says there's a Qualifying Stage tonight... is this right, and who will take part ?Yes they continued that system in Ypres. All golden entries R5 + GT will do QS

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[br21]

Yes, 28 cars entered for QS

[mousti]

Yes, 28 cars entered for QSDo you have a list Bartek?

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[Fast Eddie WRC]

Thanks.

I suppose the fastest will want to run first here to avoid the dirt pulled onto the road from cutting.

[dupanton]

Thanks.

I suppose the fastest will want to run first here to avoid the dirt pulled onto the road from cutting.

Yes, or certainly in the top 3. It will stay dry so it will not be that bad, lot of dirt is already on the road from recce.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Live at SP https://en-gb.facebook.com/msabrc/videos/783107371891499/

[br21]

Sorry, some delay:
https://www.ypresrally.com/sites/ypresrally.com/files/onb/startlist_for_qs.pdf

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Hearing Rhys Yates fastest overall on first pass of shakedown !

Edit - now pipped by Abbring & Bouffier.

Verschueren now fastest o/a after 2 runs.

[dodge33cymru]

Just me or are none of the advertised timing links working for qualy?

[tc10a]

Just me or are none of the advertised timing links working for qualy?

http://autorally.lv/belgium/iframeBelgium.php?m=4&l=3&r=412&ft=7

[Mirek]

This one works well: http://live18.ypresrally.com

I am on shakedown. Very nice so far. Yates clearly the one to watch from British guys!

[dodge33cymru]

Perfect, thanks guys - McCormack just saved himself from a huge off

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Are there going to be any nightly highlights anywhere or is it just a case of fan videos ?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

What happened to Matt Edwards, very slow time ?

[dimviii]

Perfect, thanks guys - McCormack just saved himself from a huge off

Bouffier too according to French forum


edit ,just saw the photos

https://scontent.fbru3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35943740_318379765366053_4817669256919384064_n.jpg ?_nc_cat=0&oh=cd081d6db9f442904de092a6e3fd17b7&oe=5BBE74B6
https://scontent.fbru3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35834397_318379878699375_874000160831569920_n.jpg? _nc_cat=0&oh=b656f042072ce375bce1ce2029e64fe2&oe=5BA2BC40
https://scontent.fbru3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35881836_318379922032704_5844807232604078080_n.jpg ?_nc_cat=0&oh=123361781b71d513e212f58a3366f064&oe=5BA9F0D1
https://scontent.fbru3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35923216_318379975366032_1357006719741329408_n.jpg ?_nc_cat=0&oh=ea2257f940d9abe44e3a19c761b957ca&oe=5BE88169

https://scontent.fbru3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35826246_2105121583110062_2922128682560520192_n.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=9c23ba656f8c06c4398aa798c2571716&oe=5BB7F6AC

[dimviii]

video of Bouffier hot moment
https://youtu.be/Ie_YsXRL1RA

and another video from different angle.Quite dangerous for spectators...
https://www.facebook.com/william.gillis.14/videos/2540686929290298/

[dimviii]

small clip with Neuville

https://twitter.com/WorldRallyFans/status/1009863539882852352

[Essaj]

small clip with Neuville

https://twitter.com/WorldRallyFans/status/1009863539882852352

Wouldn't go even close to that last left hander if I was spectating there or does the view make the spectators look way closer than they actually are? with a high pace tarmac roads on a field in which you cut alot the car might end up in anywhere as we saw in Bouffier clip.

[MartijnS]

Looks closer..

[tommeke_B]

Wouldn't go even close to that last left hander if I was spectating there or does the view make the spectators look way closer than they actually are? with a high pace tarmac roads on a field in which you cut alot the car might end up in anywhere as we saw in Bouffier clip.

They're actually around 25m from the road there. The big zooming of the camera makes the spectators being closer. Someone goes off there every year and they never got close to the spectators.

[mas-racing]

https://s33.postimg.cc/wl8ti2obz/sf_ter_sh_2018.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX6zapQqAaY)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://s33.postimg.cc/wl8ti2obz/sf_ter_sh_2018.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX6zapQqAaY)

Great action... no-one is holding back !

[Fast Eddie WRC]

➜ @thierryneuville & I have set the best time tonight at the Qualifying Stage of @ypresrally 🤟🏻🚗💨 It means we will be first to choose our road position tomorrow at 12:30 on the podium 🤨🧐 Let's think about it. #YpresRally #CoDrivingTheWorld https://t.co/eDVA9fY6uq

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Belgium rallying is famous for its cuts, as can be seen on this section of the @ypresrally qualifying stage this evening @laffeyrally @MSA_BRC https://t.co/Q7SzIzJDlE

[mousti]

What happened to Matt Edwards, very slow time ?Edwards had some trouble. His engine shut down aswell I think..

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[tommeke_B]

Few photos from shakedown / QS. Expecting a nice fight between drivers who usually don't drive against each other.

Verschueren
https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35882299_2350497548295451_6282923132638461952_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=83fdc1f626f5f50f7fc33ef31a810b53&oe=5BA51A9F

Yates
https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35971458_2350497778295428_2945274845434216448_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=dea9f05034f2c701bb8d20f2c31a2502&oe=5BEB98E5

Cronin
https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35836431_2350497288295477_119554563622567936_o.jpg ?_nc_cat=0&oh=6ff7034d054c73417f2acc877540c95c&oe=5BEB31D5

Dilley
https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35972592_2350497194962153_6458863611765850112_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=dce1befc6a8f274c87f888ae0f579d29&oe=5BB6DA45

Fernémont
https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35812511_2350497901628749_1726936706826895360_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=10d00695dfd5a9c1a869bca98cfc184b&oe=5BA45245

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Start Order choices:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgSoAYkXcAA_D3w.jpg:large

[dimviii]

https://scontent.fbru3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35990788_1799193883504078_3592467245176979456_n.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=8ae9a58a92dda94fadbd0f1ff6917abd&oe=5BB1A470

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Live stage end: https://www.facebook.com/RallyYpres/videos/10160477664155481/

[dodge33cymru]

Rhys Yates off on the very first corner, did well not to get stuck. Long way until he can change underwear though.

Thank you for the start list above.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Bogie even slower than Yates. Not a good start for the Brits...

But Cronin goes 4th fastest ! Edwards 1 sec down on him in 8th.

Bouffier running later but goes fastest O/A ! :)

[dimviii]

Abbring spun at ss2

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Yates may also have spun or stopped briefly... quite a time loss. :(
Visited a ditch on SS2 - pulled out by spectators!

@iamJ_V
Moffett sounds like he damaged the car after a jump in the Dikkebus stage, engine trouble maybe.
He is slowest so far. 'Rally may be over - bad misfire'...

Crews saying SS2 is very bumpy.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Cronin best of the British Ch'ship runners again on SS2.

@RacerViews
Bouffier appears to be stopped on SS2.. same place as Yates !

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Yates SS2
https://www.ewrc-results.com/quickp/43466_35888649_10160477806450481_15148785635122216 96_o.jpg

Stage now stopped ?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

@RacerViews
Now it looks like Abbring has a technical problem on SS3.

Moffett still running and thru SS3.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

SS2 was stopped - gutted for Matt Edwards, given a bad notional time (+24.1) ...

[HaCo]

Spectating, just saw VEiby going into a field.

[dimviii]

Abbring

https://scontent.fbru3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35927180_10160477860470481_2743943803848097792_n.j pg?_nc_cat=0&oh=6bd8014845335606a9e7eff360a30b53&oe=5BB7E088

Bouffier

https://scontent.fbru3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35954963_10213663723360038_6166094159556902912_n.j pg?_nc_cat=0&oh=7f7a04d9fc0503f3baedbe884bf36a68&oe=5BBB7C84

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Happy that Matt Edwards has fought back well, beating Cronin on both SS4 & SS5. Now only 13.6sdown. If it wasnt for the notional time he got on SS2 he may have led...

He was fastest o/a on SS5 !!

[black lad]

Medical assistance for Bouffier crew? Are they OK....

[dimviii]

Abbring,according toFrench forum he forced to stop after ''steering problems''

https://scontent.fbru3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35921693_10214425290859617_8257892353973420032_o.j pg?_nc_cat=0&oh=ef8a72b5ed48faec5937d35cdca99cd3&oe=5BE92543

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Neuville looks committed...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgULkgwXcAAJX2Z.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Edwards confirms his disappointment with the 'duff' notional time on SS2...
https://www.facebook.com/RallyYpres/videos/10160478235145481/

[Fast Eddie WRC]

@RallyFM
Stopped on SS7 @RhysYatesRally Crew OK :(

[dimviii]

what he said about the retirement?
https://www.facebook.com/RallyYpres/videos/10160478304460481/

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Matt Edwards @MERallysport

New time given for SS2 which changes things...

???

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Live https://www.facebook.com/PrestoneUK/videos/vb.515634245162008/1814708795254540/?type=2&theater

[HaCo]

what he said about the retirement?
https://www.facebook.com/RallyYpres/videos/10160478304460481/

Bolt in steering broke of, don’t know why, have to analyze well, before restart tomorrow to be sure it doesn’t happen again.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Yates off again on SS7

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgUYbOZW0AAFVoG.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Live https://www.facebook.com/PrestoneUK/videos/vb.515634245162008/1814708795254540/?type=2&theater

Great car sound bouncing off the buildings... :cool:

[dodge33cymru]

Edwards looks really fast in SS8

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Them Porsche 997's sound fantastic.. :D

[Mirek]

Now also Veiby crashed...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Edwards looks really fast in SS8

He beat Cronin on that one.

And again on SS9.... gap only 14.4s :)

[KKS]

Very very tight times. And Neuville didn't smash all other's. So Belguim championship very competitive.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Interviews https://www.facebook.com/RallyYpres/videos/10160478662290481/

[dimviii]

Now also Veiby crashed...

http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_06_2018/post-1000-0-93425300-1529696282.jpg
https://scontent.fbru3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35921701_10156519912014507_1540885578331979776_n.j pg?_nc_cat=0&oh=19414c176b92627db28be54250773801&oe=5BBEA939

[KKS]

https://www.ewrc-results.com/quickp/43466_6d3cecaa-2075-4579-9385-029908f9d7dd.jpg

[HaCo]

Very very tight times. And Neuville didn't smash all other's. So Belguim championship very competitive.
It is, but both the Skoda guys know their car very well, and Skoda for sure is the better car.
I am very happy about the pace of Kevin DM in the C3. If he can improve a bit, he will be at the pace of Princen and Verschueren.
Very disappointed about Kevin A and Bouffier. Kevin A seem to brake a lot of cars...

[tommeke_B]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM6m2kiIIdc Veiby's crash.

[tommeke_B]

Few photos from today. Nice fast action! Shame both Bouffier and Abbring were out very early. It's fair to say that the C3 R5 has lots of potential. Let's hope it can create some variety to the events, as in many countries it starts looking like a Skoda-cup.

https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35882959_2352477761430763_942235641997950976_o.jpg ?_nc_cat=0&oh=2c2e3984ea9f445d744f5be869cb8a8c&oe=5BA03E56

https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35943602_2352477558097450_8765065667360587776_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=d673a387e3ec784b10ef53b2e270be3d&oe=5BA639C7

https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35932365_2352477718097434_3581192079851651072_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=4eaa61b35345d16dfdc51b89f870ba2c&oe=5BB81ACA

https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35920383_2352477614764111_7571574515856048128_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=a6e854f0394872596b08bdaf3e03ecc3&oe=5BB7FD79

[mousti]

Seems this time it wasnt really a fault of Abbring but because of a weak steering arm..

I hope for Bouffier his injuries are not big.

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[dimviii]

@Tom 2nd photo is astonishing!

[HaCo]

@Tom 2nd photo is astonishing!
At which stage is this? Very nice put into frame indeed!

[tommeke_B]

At which stage is this? Very nice put into frame indeed!

SS Dranouter. Some 500m before they cross the road between Nieuwkerke and the French border.

[HaCo]

Thanks Tom!
Just saw the video of Veybi, it was 1 corner further then where he went off the first round, I was there the first round :-) he is actually lying next to the track in the field he made before :D

[dimviii]

469/5000
Bryan Bouffier - Official Website

A big thank you to all of you for your many messages of support!
The Ypres Rally had started well with a better time in the first lap, but unfortunately I went out in the next and am hospitalized with a packed vertebra, I will have to take a break a few weeks minimum.
Xavier has no after-effects.
But the Belgians do not lose their humor with this nice gift from home.
See you soon.


https://scontent.fbru3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/36087348_10156521069304507_5515529634961162240_n.j pg?_nc_cat=0&oh=9d02cd4808fd8f419b943b2b1fe20895&oe=5BA9A324

[dimviii]

start list day 2 including Veiby and Abbring
https://www.ypresrally.com/sites/ypresrally.com/files/onb/startlist_for_leg2.pdf

[Mirek]

Demaerschalk driving late with partially opened bonnet. Maybe he was off.

[dimviii]

Demaerschalk driving late with partially opened bonnet. Maybe he was off.



@ypresrally

Demaerschalk appears to have had a spin or an overshot in Kemmelberg, dropping 1 minute.

[dimviii]

Mechanical problem for Edwards according to Rallylovers twitter

[dimviii]

@ypresrally

Demaerschalk appears to have had a spin or an overshot in Kemmelberg, dropping 1 minute.

https://scontent.fbru3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35963864_10156521190449507_2467360885081899008_n.j pg?_nc_cat=0&oh=8cb629817b742b01ff3d1d534b1d5103&oe=5BEBA202

[dimviii]

Veiby and Abbring with slow times...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Mechanical problem for Edwards according to Rallylovers twitter

#@RallyFM
Matt Edwards changed loom last night. New loom started smoking so had to put old loom back in. Booked out of service 7 mins late incurring 1.10 penalty. :(

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Demaerschalk with a bent hood! #ypresrally https://t.co/s4mP2YthZz

[Fast Eddie WRC]

@RallyFM
Our information centre is up and running rhis morning for #YpresRally 2 PCs 1 laptop 4 monitors 4 iPads 2 iPhones. Should be enough!
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgW-kKrWkAAIAq6.jpg

Great coverage.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Massive moment for Bogie !
https://twitter.com/iamJ_V/status/1010459236525068288

[HaCo]

Apparently Demaerschalk car caught fire 🔥 at the finish of Zonnebeke, hope he can continue!

[dimviii]

Rallylovers mentioning engine fire at the c3 of Demaerschalk at stage finish.

[HaCo]

I’m very close to the finish of Zonnebeke, Yates had a very slight off and could continue.

[HaCo]

De Maerschalck is moving on the tracking, all good then :-)

[HaCo]

Abbring very committed, but the times aren’t coming. Of course routes are a lot dirtier!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I thought Cronin was backing off with having a good lead in MSA-BRC, but then he comes in with 3rd fastest time on SS12 !

[Mirek]

Quite a big moment for Fernemont at our place of Zonnebeke. No time lost.

[Mirek]

And now also Wagemans with a big moment. Williams very impressive!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Matt Edwards:
Back in Service, still having electrical issues with the wiring loom, but got good pace and closing the gap on 2nd place. Push this afternoon, back out at 12:59. @ypresrally @MSA_BRC https://t.co/TsUnQAuqMb

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Massive moment for Bogie !
https://twitter.com/iamJ_V/status/1010459236525068288

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

[HaCo]

I’m at the finish of Reninge... very dirty last corner.

[dimviii]

https://scontent.fbru3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/36040194_2210978222472077_6392341289974628352_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=56e4eb5060388612e01cee3b2bd48a28&oe=5BB53326

[HaCo]

Spectator hurt 😞

[HaCo]

Apparently it’s not so bad, just heard someone who had seen him...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Edwards now up to 2nd in MSA-BRC. :)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

NEWS: Unfortunately Rhys Yates and Elliott Edmondson have withdrawn from the event.

Elliott is unwell and in no fit state to continue. Get better soon and onto the next one 👊

#BRC https://t.co/sEQJ6YSrUN

[dodge33cymru]

Spectator hurt We'll all be 50m back next year then...

Hope they're OK.

[Mirek]

Duquesne has just arrived on the start of SS Vletteren. Strange.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Edwards reporting a steering problem at stage end SS15.

[dodge33cymru]

Veiby and Abbring not running SS16 at pace

[Mirek]

De Mevius did it again. He's wrong side up...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Mechanical issues have ruined Matt Edwards rally. Real shame as him and Cronin could have had a great battle.

[Mirek]

And now Deruyter rolled just in front of us. The crew is ok.

[HaCo]

Falling like flys, don’t know if they say that in English too... ;-)

[dodge33cymru]

Conceding defeat on SS16, moving on to SS17. Pity, because I really liked the viewing spot but only seen about ten cars at pace in 50 mins!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Edwards:
Not exactly going to plan, steering rack broken for the last few stages, getting it changed in service, dropped down to 4th place but will keep pushing and fighting. @ypresrally @MSA_BRC https://t.co/nTPoPnmcGM

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Neuville interview: https://www.facebook.com/RallyYpres/videos/10160481553275481/

[HaCo]

Cronin late on Kemmelberg? He is behind Fernemont?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Demaerschalk in dramas and getting stranded with a broken wheel just meters from the finish line of SS15
https://scontent.flhr4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/36063003_10160481071935481_2499600472973770752_n.j pg?_nc_cat=0&oh=a0af0101a401ff0bd759d8fc8ee78d28&oe=5BEB165B

[dodge33cymru]

Not sure who's running out of order, but Cronin very close behind Fernemont in SS17. Felt like Edwards was close to both.

[HaCo]

Loses 1m30

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Big time loss for Cronin on SS17 !?

[HaCo]

Verbey puncture

[HaCo]

Big time loss for Cronin on SS17 !?
Went in a ditch.

[dodge33cymru]

Think Veiby has a puncture, for what it's worth - Abbring catching him on the road

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Cronin's off on SS17 has tightened things up nicely in the MSA-BRC, with 6 stages to go...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgYuBNXX0AAPzk5.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Small off for Maes: https://youtu.be/N93KKsgt_oQ

[dodge33cymru]

Really enjoying the RC4 battle on the road, the top guys are very committed and late braking

[dimviii]

Cronin
https://www.facebook.com/RallyYpres/videos/10160481765035481/

[Mirek]

Really enjoying the RC4 battle on the road, the top guys are very committed and late braking

Absolutely. I enjoy the top R2 very much.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

McCormack stopped on SS20.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

McCormack now showing on results as retired.

Edwards now 2nd in MSA-BRC.

[Mirek]

He went into a ditch.

[Mirek]

Cronin passed with a puncture.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Big time loss Cronin !!

[HaCo]

Ypres always has surprises in the end. Great 👍🏻 TNNG!!!!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Amazing on the last stage but I think Matt Edwards deserved the MSA-BRC win. He had some mechanical troubles and all the others went off the road at certain times.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Matt Edwards @MERallysport
35s35 seconds ago
After a very challenging couple of days we did it!! Winners of @ypresrally @MSA_BRC :)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

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

[dimviii]

https://youtu.be/NogaIMGMLQI

[mas-racing]

https://s33.postimg.cc/mwtj96pz3/sf2_yp_2018.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX_hBchkWKA)

[tommeke_B]

https://www.facebook.com/Devillersvideo/videos/1745926745491481/

Some action from Neuville.

[rallysupportnl]

https://youtu.be/BEFxSV1iFXU

[tommeke_B]

Few more photos from yesterday:

Fernémont
https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/36063668_2355441594467713_3093017446924156928_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=412a2a1f905c60330d4205f842dc4913&oe=5B9FC535

Neuville
https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35164902_2355441107801095_6486627427123462144_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=26e0aaa575d7e993cd4d559f3d0db840&oe=5BADC22D

Williams
https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/36088128_2355441164467756_8408315779560243200_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=93f4f17bc206cc314562b24ba407556f&oe=5BA4DCAE

Cronin
https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35728703_2355440721134467_3283481224818982912_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=d7cdada363b709d82c39fd60d083d5c6&oe=5B9F8B8F

Vanneste
https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/36086895_2355441301134409_8243419619855958016_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=c05e92637b0fadb92966ef95bccc382e&oe=5BEA8ECF

Small album: https://www.facebook.com/pg/rallyimage/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2350496358295570

I count on Mirek to write some review, he's much better at it than I am. :D

[MartijnS]

Also some of my photos.

https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35971954_1750697608351534_1407744478374002688_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=a5476554723917b24d36be5996b888d6&oe=5BBAF3E1

https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35987169_1816378245072227_7303935823534096384_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=5f4746eb228367dc853e06749e64b70a&oe=5BB267A9

https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/36064518_1816376951739023_140966968457953280_o.jpg ?_nc_cat=0&oh=9cfd587e9324485a3d6386e0a12daae4&oe=5BB965E0

https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35128952_1816377305072321_5370220192573947904_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=125feeb08e0b1ca872ea7e5d2eaa571c&oe=5BE674CE

https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/36063049_1816378788405506_6015707490300198912_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=92bd3bbff653e02c415b3fcd4b34be4c&oe=5BA6E3B1

More at --> https://www.facebook.com/pg/rallymedia/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1750697505018211

Also Joost his video is online --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUEb-WKp01A

[gianni123]

Ypres Rally - 2018 (Crash & Mistakes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz-2mumqfx4

[dimviii]

https://twitter.com/nicolasgilsoul/status/1011353439539023872

[dimviii]

https://twitter.com/nicolasgilsoul/status/1011353439539023872

same at video with sound at 0,27 min
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sOZFNAfDk0

[HaCo]

Impressive, never seen this in Ypres before:
https://mobile.twitter.com/RALLYGIF/status/1011276943239589890/photo/1

[dimviii]

Impressive, never seen this in Ypres before:
https://mobile.twitter.com/RALLYGIF/status/1011276943239589890/photo/1

you dont watch properly forum.Previous post captured at video.

[HaCo]

Oops, sorry ��

[denkimi]

https://twitter.com/nicolasgilsoul/status/1011353439539023872
he was lucky to get away with such a mistake.

[dupanton]

he was lucky to get away with such a mistake.

Not sure it was a mistake. I heard from a friend who was at that spot last year, he did exactly the same.

[tommeke_B]

Not sure it was a mistake. I heard from a friend who was at that spot last year, he did exactly the same.

Indeed. First shot of this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEBOl3cDwyU

[mas-racing]

https://s33.postimg.cc/wb4agpr9b/sf2_tbr_2018.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSoEH4K6Rsg)

[mas-racing]

https://s33.postimg.cc/ol2pcyb9r/sf2_ssg_2018.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNAG-ojIE8Y&feature=youtu.be)

[mas-racing]

https://s33.postimg.cc/a8wx4a79r/sf2_st_2018.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWdz1baF8_M&feature=youtu.be)

[mas-racing]

https://s33.postimg.cc/gvtvjwmi7/sf2_kast_2018.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj_sCsGOz1I&feature=youtu.be)

[tommeke_B]

Omloop van Vlaanderen, 7th event of the BRC, is running right now. Results after first leg: http://www.rallyresultaten.be/Omloop2018/Results/Moderne/KP5.htm
Princen leading in front of Verschueren, Fernémont and Bédoret. Also a close battle in GT so far. Tomorrow 13 stages on the menu, good for nearly 160km SS.

[mas-racing]

https://s33.postimg.cc/586rflre7/sf2_omloop_2018.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq7U-c9oneY&feature=youtu.be)

[gianni123]

Video Omloop van Vlaanderen - 2018 (HD)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLIIkS61S0I

[mas-racing]

https://s33.postimg.cc/ppdkdyzr3/sf2_aar_2018.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXTnWD41Gx4&feature=youtu.be)

[mas-racing]

https://i.postimg.cc/Xq40TShN/sf2_esc.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMce8JXqiW4&feature=youtu.be)

[mas-racing]

https://i.postimg.cc/x8XgztWw/sf2_jld_2018.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgK0lu7_n0Y&feature=youtu.be)

[Got Mail]

According to their Facebook page, BMA have taken delivery of two Polo R5 today.

[mousti]

According to their Facebook page, BMA have taken delivery of two Polo R5 today.It says at the end of the year. Wouldnt make sense when the plans of a Polo in Condroz didnt go through because of no availability at that date.

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[dupanton]

Penultimate round of the championship, East Belgian Rally tomorrow.
Great entrylist, with 17 R5 cars, 5 Porsches etc:
http://www.eastbelgianrally.eu/nl-20995-east-belgian-rally-inschrijvingen.html

Championship battle will continue between Princen and Verschueren. If Princen wins, he is the new champion. If he doens't win, the fight goes on to the last round of the championship, Rallye du Condroz.
A lot of outsiders for the win too: Cherain, Fernémont and Ghislain De Mevius might win too.

Beautifull stages around St Vith, some of the best in Belgium. Will be spectating, looking forward to it :)

[tommeke_B]

http://www.tac-results.be/ The weather is dry, so equal conditions on the road for everyone. After the first loop Verschueren is leading, 0,4s ahead of Princen and 1,6s ahead of Fernémont.

[mas-racing]

https://i.postimg.cc/43WHHSyt/sf2_ebr_2018.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1kPzVTyix8&feature=youtu.be)

[Jarek Z]

If Princen wins, he is the new champion.

And Princen does win! He is the new Belgian champion. Congratulations!

Final results:
1. Kris Princen/Bram Eelbode (B) Skoda Fabia R5 1:22.21,3
2. Adrian Fernémont/Samuel Maillen (B) Skoda Fabia R5 +7,9
3. Guillaume de Mévius/Martijn Wydaeghe (B) Citroën C3 R5 +30,2
4. Vincent Verschueren/Veronique Hostens (B) Skoda Fabia R5 +37,2
5. Ghislain de Mévius/Johan Jalet (B) Skoda Fabia R5 +1.08,1
6. Hermen Kobus/Erik de Wild (NL) Skoda Fabia R5 +2.07,0
7. Patrick Snijers/Davy Thierie (B) Porsche 997 GT3 +2.45,5
8. Steve Fernandes/Olivier Beck (L/B) Skoda Fabia R5 +4.10,2
9. Kevin van Deijne/Kris Botson (NL/B) Ford Fiesta R5 +5.52,4
10. Yann Munhowen/Steve Lanners (L) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII +6.53,7

[focus206]

And Princen does win! He is the new Belgian champion. Congratulations!


First championship: 1999
Second championship: 2018
almost 20 years later :)

[rallye07]

https://nsa39.casimages.com/img/2018/09/30/180930112256424706.jpg (https://www.casimages.com/i/180930112256424706.jpg.html)

FULL VIDEO >>> https://youtu.be/Idw0NaNK-ko

[mousti]

Amazing onboard of Adrian Fernemont on SS St-Vith.

https://www.facebook.com/belgianrallychampionship/videos/706116126421316/

[dimviii]

Rallylovers
‏


@rallyloversbe
Kris Princen volgend jaar in Belgian Rally Championship met BMA Volkswagen Polo R5
Translated from Dutch by
Microsoft
Kris PanAn next year in Belgian Rally Championship with BMA Volkswagen Polo R5 https://rallylovers.be/nb/10061/Kris-Princen-volgend-jaar-in-BRC-met-BMA-VW-Polo-R5 …

[HaCo]

Great news for our little championship.

[MartijnS]

Pieter Tsjoen ordered two Fabia R5's. One to drive himself, other not known :)

[tommeke_B]

Kris Meeke is going to drive Rallye du Condroz in Belgium (first weekend of november) with a Fabia R5 on DMack tyres. Good to warm up for next year... Also strong rumors about Stéphane Lefebvre with a C3 R5. Other than those, a strong field is expected as always, we could be seeing 30 R5 cars or more.

[PLuto]

So finally he found an agreement in his fight with Citroen, which didnt allowed him to do any rally this year?

[mas-racing]

https://i.postimg.cc/52JxV71J/sf2-hemic-2018.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLWSWk3wwEc&feature=youtu.be)

[mousti]

Renaud jamoul will be codriver of Kris Meeke in Condroz

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[mousti]

Skoda Fabia of Meeke for Condroz

https://scontent.fbru1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/44581819_1943827499029715_5388340891524005888_n.jp g?_nc_cat=103&_nc_ht=scontent.fbru1-1.fna&oh=e78faadeca89532531a2a329df78b135&oe=5C576B4C

[tommeke_B]

Interesting detail. His experienced codriver (Renaud Jamoul) is distributor of D-Mack in Belgium, but it seems like they will drive with Michelin tyres anyway...

[mousti]

Interesting detail. His experienced codriver (Renaud Jamoul) is distributor of D-Mack in Belgium, but it seems like they will drive with Michelin tyres anyway...According to Jamoul he is contracted to Toyota and he is obliged to drive with Michelin.. Sounds a bit odd.

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[tommeke_B]

According to Jamoul he is contracted to Toyota and he is obliged to drive with Michelin.. Sounds a bit odd.

Contract with Toyota but has to drive Michelin, although he can drive a Skoda... Sounds like bullshit.

[mousti]

Contract with Toyota but has to drive Michelin, although he can drive a Skoda... Sounds like bullshit.Indeed is more like an excuse that Meeke doesnt want to drive with shitty tyres

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[br21]

According to Jamoul he is contracted to Toyota and he is obliged to drive with Michelin.. Sounds a bit odd.

Yes, it sounds odd, but might be true. In the past I did some ERC event with at that time WRC driver and he was obliged to use Michelin tires, even when at that moment it was not ideal choice. But he had a deal with Michelin as WRC driver and can't use anything else...

[tommeke_B]

https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/44633539_1145775888932777_1977615986341183488_n.pn g?_nc_cat=101&_nc_ht=scontent.fbru2-1.fna&oh=2b44f7bc0d22a5789170cdf0c513255c&oe=5C5097BA

Design for Lefebvre. Also the news today that Guillaume De Mevius won't be participating, so only 2 C3 R5's (Lefebvre and Demaerschalk).

[mousti]

Kris Meeke:

Pleased to confirm that I’ll be back in competition next weekend on the Rallye du Condroz, in a latest-spec Skoda Fabia R5 run by the Italian team Metior.

This is a rally I’ve done before, of course – and in an R5 car – so it’s a good way for me to get back into action as I continue preparing for the 2019 season with Toyota Gazoo Racing WRC. I have to thank Michelin for its support in bringing the Condroz appearance together; this type of thing is only really worth doing if you do it properly, and that means having the right car and the right tyres on it.

I’ll be co-driven by Renaud Jamoul, a Belgian navigator who has enjoyed some success in a Skoda in France this year with Quentin Gilbert. Condroz is always a tricky rally – not least because the weather in Belgium can’t be taken for granted in November – but I’m really looking forward to it.

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[tommeke_B]

The entry list for Condroz has been published. 25 R5 cars of which 18 Fabia, 3x C3, 3x Fiesta and 1x DS3. Meeke and Lefebvre will probably face some good competition from Fernémont, Cherain, Princen, Verschueren, Bédoret, De Mevius, Demaerschalk etc. Other than that a nice variation in the entry field. The event has been getting shorter compared the last few years, with only 212km SS and stages that are a bit less interesting than they used to be in the past.

Links:
https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/43595016_2282364728472546_5645592153900974080_o.pn g?_nc_cat=111&_nc_ht=scontent.fbru2-1.fna&oh=915d886d560a403866d02f6808fe3e35&oe=5C501799
https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/44762115_2282364811805871_4728645494090235904_o.pn g?_nc_cat=101&_nc_ht=scontent.fbru2-1.fna&oh=813b984d5dc801bb7403b3fa9674cac3&oe=5C43302D
https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/44756323_2282364928472526_3128442977131692032_o.pn g?_nc_cat=102&_nc_ht=scontent.fbru2-1.fna&oh=b1a29a466349b4362b5870a8d042e414&oe=5C42C2A5
https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/44804662_2282365061805846_5939977647684583424_o.pn g?_nc_cat=111&_nc_ht=scontent.fbru2-1.fna&oh=438f8f73c278cf8c83be8c8235a807c4&oe=5C4DF36A
https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/44871352_2282365171805835_2841082370512125952_o.pn g?_nc_cat=111&_nc_ht=scontent.fbru2-1.fna&oh=59ec53bc33fcbbd324a1f76baf1cec3a&oe=5C3E8AC3

[Fly]

Stolen car!
Tobias Brüls' Peugeot 208 R2 has been stolen this morning in Huy in rallye du Condroz area.
If you hear or see anything...
www.facebook.com/guilhem.gledel/posts/10216808278940237

[mknight]

Was expecting a bit more speed from Meeke Tbh.

[EstWRC]

It seems he has retired now?

[Norm75]

Was expecting a bit more speed from Meeke Tbh.

Retired with engine problem

[mknight]

Retired with engine problem

Yes I was talking about speed but before that....

https://www.ewrc-results.com/media/48449-rallye-du-condroz-huy-2018/2342/

[Tom206wrc]

Manuel Canal Roblès is amazing for his first in the DS3 R3T :eek:
Being in front of belgian 2WD reference Stephan Hermann :)

[Norm75]

Well, 3rd in a car he hasn't driven before, within striking distance, not having competed for six months or so, better to approach it sensibly rather than put it on its roof straight away.

[Tom206wrc]

https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/44633539_1145775888932777_1977615986341183488_n.pn g?_nc_cat=101&_nc_ht=scontent.fbru2-1.fna&oh=2b44f7bc0d22a5789170cdf0c513255c&oe=5C5097BA

Design for Lefebvre. Also the news today that Guillaume De Mevius won't be participating, so only 2 C3 R5's (Lefebvre and Demaerschalk).


Don't forget Xavier Baugnet in a third C3 R5 ;)

[Tom206wrc]

Contract with Toyota but has to drive Michelin, although he can drive a Skoda... Sounds like bullshit.


Toyota has no R5 for the moment(this is why Arai and Katsuta drove Ford Fiesta)so the drivers can use any R5 cars this season ;)

[dimviii]

Lefebvre moment
https://youtu.be/51SnaAiq9Dk