[ERC] Rally Islas Canarias - El Corte Inglés

[secalez]

Luis Monzón negotiates with Mini
The pilot and Promoter Gran Canario Canary Islands Rally Mini for negotiating with Luis Monzon 2013.Recordemos that participated in 2012 with Peugeot 207 S2000 Rally Team Delta in the IRC Rally Islas Canarias, finishing third behind the Official Skodas.
This is not the World Rally Car but the Prodrive version called '‘Superproducción’'. A RRC like Ford or Citroën and left a good impression in the hands of Dani Sordo during the Tour de Corse.

[106 sport]

Although is still soon to speculate which drivers will be in Gran Canaria.
We could to write some rumours:

Kopecky Skoda S2000
Koci Skoda S2000
Tlustak Skoda S2000
Orsak Evo IX
Delecour 207 S2000
Monzon Mini RRC
Basso ?
Rosetti ?
Kubica Fiesta RRC
Tanak Fiesta RRC
Cerny Skoda S2000
Bouffier 207 S2000
Breen 207 S2000
Solowow 207 S2000
Magalahes 207 S2000

Some else?


Regards.

[106 sport]

Although is still soon to speculate which drivers will be in Gran Canaria.
We could to write some rumours:

Kopecky Skoda S2000
Koci Skoda S2000
Tlustak Skoda S2000
Orsak Evo IX
Delecour 207 S2000
Monzon Mini RRC
Basso ?
Rosetti ?
Kubica Fiesta RRC
Tanak Fiesta RRC
Cerny Skoda S2000
Bouffier 207 S2000
Breen 207 S2000
Solowow 207 S2000
Magalahes 207 S2000

Some else?


Regards.


None?

[Tom206wrc]

This event should be Renato Pita's first ERC outing(in 208 R2) ;)

[106 sport]

This event should be Renato Pita's first ERC outing(in 208 R2) ;)

...And Koci as well

[bluuford]

Crazy rumor nr 2 for tonight tells that Fiesta R5 might be ready by Canarias. It is highly likely that there might be two cars, one driven by Estonian and the other by Pole. More info might come on Thursday. But it is still very, very rough rumor.

[PLuto]

M-Sport was planning to have first start of Fiesta R5 on Canarias. But I am afraid (according to my info) they will not have it ready in time...

[Jarek Z]

It is highly likely that there might be two cars, one driven by Estonian and the other by Pole.

Are you talking about a tall and slim Pole with dark hair, who likes chatting with Italian rally drivers and drives a rally car better with one hand than others with two? ;)
http://www.v10.pl/archiwum/rajdy/aktualnosci/wlochy/salento/kubica_rally_del_salento.jpg

[PLuto]

Are you talking about a tall and slim Pole with dark hair, who likes chatting with Italian rally drivers and drives a rally car better with one hand than others with two? ;)
http://www.v10.pl/archiwum/rajdy/aktualnosci/wlochy/salento/kubica_rally_del_salento.jpg

You mean on this photo the guy with sunglasses... ...on the background of the photo? :)

[RS]

M-Sport was planning to have first start of Fiesta R5 on Canarias. But I am afraid (according to my info) they will not have it ready in time...

Not a problem, they can come with Fiesta RRC instead.

I would be delighted if Kubica gets an ERC programme with M-Sport, and I am intrigued to see how he will perform. He seems to have a lot of potential but has he really proven anything yet? (I am not saying he hasn't - this is a genuine question as I didn't follow his results that closely)

Some people are talking like he is already the best tarmac driver in the world and will win all ERC tarmac rounds literally single handed, I am not so sure..

[Jarek Z]

I would be delighted if Kubica gets an ERC programme with M-Sport, and I am intrigued to see how he will perform. He seems to have a lot of potential but has he really proven anything yet? (I am not saying he hasn't - this is a genuine question as I didn't follow his results that closely)


Kubica won several short rallies in Italy, but never anything important. His best result in ERC so far is 3rd place in Rally Antibes 2010:
eWRC-results.com - results Rallye Antibes Cote d´Azur 2010 (http://www.ewrc-results.com/final.php?e=1016&t=Rallye-Antibes-Cote-d%B4Azur-2010)

[RS]

Kubica won several short rallies in Italy, but never anything important. His best result in ERC so far is 3rd place in Rally Antibes 2010:
eWRC-results.com - results Rallye Antibes Cote d´Azur 2010 (http://www.ewrc-results.com/final.php?e=1016&t=Rallye-Antibes-Cote-d%B4Azur-2010)

Thanks Jarek, that's an impressive result with a 2wd car.

I hope that if he gets an ERC programme there will be other drivers with similar cars (Basso?) so we can evaluate his performance.

[106 sport]

Janos Puskadi is going to participate on Rally Islas Canarias with Skoda S2000,besides Bessenyey Will take part with Cívic R3.



Zoltán Bessenyey has revealed how his eagerness to secure a podium finish in the FIA ERC 2WD Championship section of the International Jännerrallye last week stopped him from engaging in battle with Elwis Chentre.Chentre was trailing Bessenyey in the closing stages of the asphalt rally but a flat-out charge enabled the Swiss to overhaul his Hungarian rival for second place in class on the final test in Austria.“Our rival Elwis Chentre went to extremes to get the second place from us in the last stage,” said Bessenyey, who was competing for the new Eurosol Honda Civic Type R team. “We didn’t want to take such risks, so we let him go. But with a final third place we have more than achieved our goal; with one round down we are third in 2WD and scored full points for the team.”Bessenyey, who is co-driven by fellow Hungarian Yulianna Nyirfás, will return to ERC competition on Rally Islas Canarias El Corte Inglés in March.“It will be a good chance for us to get acquainted with the fast asphalt as well as a lot of local, strong Honda drivers like the well known Marrero brothers and German Hernandez,” Bessenyey added.

[muratgunarslan]

Kubica won several short rallies in Italy, but never anything important. His best result in ERC so far is 3rd place in Rally Antibes 2010:
eWRC-results.com - results Rallye Antibes Cote d´Azur 2010 (http://www.ewrc-results.com/final.php?e=1016&t=Rallye-Antibes-Cote-d%B4Azur-2010)

at first; we have to watch this video... Rally Antibes 2010 ss14 Kubica-Gerber - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVf_QNYQVK4)

kubica is very fast on tarmac, and i like his style on tarmac.
my personel opinion, as I see it here; his speed perception is very high because of F1.
and in addition; his line ve braking magnificent.
i think, he can be faster than tarmac specialst drivers on ERC rounds.
but gravel and snow is question mark?
i think, he will win a tarmac ERC round this year.

[106 sport]

10 rallys for Kubica in ERC.

first one: Rally Islas Canarias El Corte Inglés.

Ford Fiesta RRC

Autosport Magazine: Robert Kubica w ERC - Rajdy samochodowe - SportoweFakty.pl (http://www.sportowefakty.pl/rajdy-samochodowe/332813/autosport-magazine-robert-kubica-w-erc)

[PLuto]

10 rallys for Kubica in ERC.

first one: Rally Islas Canarias El Corte Inglés.

Autosport Magazine: Robert Kubica w ERC - Rajdy samochodowe - SportoweFakty.pl (http://www.sportowefakty.pl/rajdy-samochodowe/332813/autosport-magazine-robert-kubica-w-erc)

Still the same story which continues last two months...

[pucky54]

More interesting would be a confirmed date ;)
ERC and organiser say: 21-23 March
Spanish federation: 14-16 March

[106 sport]

Still the same story which continues last two months...

So, is IT not confirmed yet?

http://www.auto123.com/fr/actualites/rallye-robert-kubica-disputera-10-epreuves-du-championnat-deurope?artid=151548

[bluuford]

You can take it almost granted that you will not see Tänak in Canarias entry list.

[Jarek Z]

So, is IT not confirmed yet?

Of course not! Don't you know how modern media work? It's all speculations and/or gossip. Unfortunately the times when you could trust mass media are long gone. Nothing is confirmed until you see an official statement from the team or Kubica himself.

[Jarek Z]

at first; we have to watch this video... Rally Antibes 2010 ss14 Kubica-Gerber - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVf_QNYQVK4)


Thanks for posting this video. I haven't seen it before. Generally, I don't watch onboards, but this one is great! :up:

[mousti]

About Tanak

Tänak is working to put together a team to contest a few rallies in #WRC (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WRC&src=hash). He said that #ERC (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ERC&src=hash) was just some forum-based rumour.

[106 sport]

You can take it almost granted that you will not see Tänak in Canarias entry list.

Why?

[bluuford]

Because ERC is not in his plans right now

[PLuto]

Of course not! Don't you know how modern media work? It's all speculations and/or gossip. Unfortunately the times when you could trust mass media are long gone. Nothing is confirmed until you see an official statement from the team or Kubica himself.

I would like to notice that not ALL modern media work in this style. But readers are reading everything and they are not choosing which they should believe and which not...

[Jarek Z]

I would like to notice that not ALL modern media work in this style. But readers are reading everything and they are not choosing which they should believe and which not...

Of course, I agree with you. There are still some exceptions, thank God.

[mousti]

About Tanak:

Tänak is working to put together a team to contest a few rallies in #WRC (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WRC&src=hash). He said that #ERC (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ERC&src=hash) was just some forum-based rumour.

[106 sport]

Because ERC is not in his plans right now

Ok.

[Rasantes]

Oleksii Tamrazov has confirmed it will be in the rally. He will drive a Mini JCW RRC.

[106 sport]

Oleksii Tamrazov has confirmed it will be in the rally. He will drive a Mini JCW RRC.

Yes.

He said that livery of his car will honor fans of Canary Islands.

We expect him with affection.

[pucky54]

Yes.

He said that livery of his car will honor fans of Canary Islands.

We expect him with affection.

Like this ;)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8148/6959523640_1f71cec515_o.jpg

[106 sport]

Like this ;)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8148/6959523640_1f71cec515_o.jpg

Yes, but looks that now it will be most spectacular...

[pucky54]

Entries will open on Monday (21st January)! Regulations, itinerary and route will also be released on that date...

[Rasantes]

This morning we have posted on the website of the rally all the information, as itinerary or maps.

Page Main (http://www.rallyislascanarias.com/index.php/en/)

[106 sport]

Unveiled the route of the 37 Rally Islas Canarias 'El Corte Inglés' (http://www.rallyislascanarias.com/index.php/en/news/85-unveiled-the-route-of-the-37-rally-islas-canarias-el-corte-ingles)
Carefully following the program of events, which will be the third round of the European Rally Championship (ERC) and inaugural Test Championship both Asphalt Rally Spain (CERA) and the province of Las Palmas has released its schedule in a day in which we have proceeded to the opening of registration.http://www.rallyislascanarias.com/images/noticias/13noticia02.jpgNow yes. Real countdown begins for the 37th Rally Islas Canarias. Today the Organising Committee has revealed through his official website travel and general map, a first step in what promises to be a historical issue. Proof island will release his puntuabilidad for CKD with 14 stages and a total distance of 743.52 kilometers.Will 'Moya' which will have the honor of opening fire with 13.57 miles. Breaking the usual pattern corresponding to this name, the special will depart from the neighborhood of El Palmital walking the winding path in the environment of Tilos de Moya until the junction with the crossing to Fontanales. From this point the section is developed on the same stage of the Rise Villa de Moya.With 21.18 miles, 'Artenara' will combine several of the usual landscapes of special vying for northern Gran Canaria through Monte Pavón locations, crossing Gáldar Pines and road links to the Artenara people. 'Tejeda' (14.31 km) will put the focus of this Rally Islas Canarias El Corte Ingles in the center with access to the town that gives its name to the stretch and, hence, Ayacata crossing road to climb back to goal at around Roque Nublo.And in the north, the race caravan moves to the southeast by 'Agüimes', which opens with 25.82 kilometers third section as seventh tranche. This will run from the junction of The Corralillos and, through the Age of Cardon, linked with the classic zigzag through the fences to the intersection at the gates of St. Lucia to continue his journey with Temisas final destination. 'Wit' will shelve the first stage, Friday March 22 with 20.88 miles.To contain costs of the participants, the organizers have decided to keep the skeleton of the second stage which was already applied in last year's rally. Thus, in a 'three for two' is put at stake the special 'Maspalomas' in principle this town south of Gran Canaria Fataga direction and a total length of 13.28 kilometers. Then come into play 'San Bartolomé de Tirajana', the longest of the day with 21.36 miles, and bearing race from the south to the center to near the town from this population heading toward iconic copying Tejeda in reverse travel portion of the length of 'Tejeda' of the first stage.'Valleseco', 16.12 kilometers, will be responsible for deciding this 37 Rally Islas Canarias with a flight that will depart from the Parador de Tejeda and run between continuous changes of pace between crossing stations and Cork with Cave in the end of the washing. In total 14 special with a distance of 743.36 kilometers 246.34 of having this issue, 2013. Both the summary of the route as the general map are now available in the new test site. No less important is that during Monday January 21 has also proceeded to open enrollment and the first contacts that some teams have had with the organization and vehicles are expected very important names, some called to have a specific weight in this ERC 2013.
Strengthening social networksIn view of this 37th edition the communications department of the organizer has reinforced the presence of this rally on social networks. In addition to the continuation of the official Facebook fan page, this year's Rally Islas Canarias El Corte Inglés' has its own account on the Twitter microblogging network. Two ways in which they want to make more direct and close communication with the fans.In addition to the open enrollment, starting Monday, January 21 you can start receiving applications for accreditation of media with February 27 as the deadline.


We are expecting it...

[Kielder]

According to the organization of the rally, Kopecky has shown interest to participate :) .

[RS]

According to the organization of the rally, Kopecky has shown interest to participate :) .

Good. I still expect him to do the minimum number of events to compete for the championship, and he has always been quick on Canarias.

[Rasantes]

Tamrazov Livery

http://i46.tinypic.com/2jchtes.jpg

[106 sport]

Tamrazov Livery

http://i46.tinypic.com/2jchtes.jpg

Amazing !!!!!!

[Tom206wrc]

I guess the 208 R2 bought by a spanish team could run spanish championship + Canarias ERC :confused:

[Rasantes]

I guess the 208 R2 bought by a spanish team could run spanish championship + Canarias ERC :confused:

That moment R2 208 owner, Amador Vidal, has purchased for renting to the Spanish or Portuguese championship. If any pilot may rent it you see the Canaries.
The website of the owner of such car.

AR Vidal Racing ::: Preparacin y venta de coches de competicin ::: WRC, Mitsubishi, Subaru, ... (http://www.arvidalracing.com/)

[Kielder]

Google Earth maps are available here (http://www.atodomotor.com/noticia/1668/Tramos-Virtuales-del-Rally-Islas-Canarias-ERC-2013.html).

[pucky54]

regulations are online now: Page Main (http://www.rallyislascanarias.com/index.php/en/)

[Rasantes]

The organizers of the rally said in his FB account that follows contacting top drivers championship.
For now, and have first registered, Manu Naranjo with a Nissan Micra.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/555248_487998891265169_1737078490_n.jpg

[Tom206wrc]

So Lettonia round is over...let's focus on Canarias now ;)

[106 sport]

Perhaps Graig Breen comes to Gran Canaria.

[pucky54]

Perhaps Graig Breen comes to Gran Canaria.

Yeah, he said next planned event is Acores, but may be....
We will see ;)

[Rasantes]

The organizers of the rally commented on his Facebook page that Jan Kopecky will be in the rally.


They comment that: "It is still not registered, but you can count on"

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=492784740786584&set=a.477190179012707.122716.475610692503989&type=1

[106 sport]

The organizers of the rally commented on his Facebook page that Jan Kopecky will be in the rally.


They comment that: "It is still not registered, but you can count on"

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=492784740786584&set=a.477190179012707.122716.475610692503989&type=1


Good news.

Gran canarian's spectators are wishing that kopecky will have to fight for victory with a lot of top drivers.

We are expecting news about others ERC drivers...

[Rasantes]

According to the Canarian publication, Motoradiario.com, Hermann Neubauer would be interested in running the rally.

Neubauer, otro interesado en el (http://www.motoradiario.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2546:neubauer-otro-interesado-en-el-islas-canarias&catid=21:internacional&Itemid=32)

[Crocone]

Pickems thread?

[106 sport]

So no Wallenwein...

It's a pity.
And then...Who is going to come to Gran Canaria ???
In Gran Canaria We are wondering if this year we shall have the poorest entry list in last four years...

[Tom206wrc]

Jérémi Ancian will run Canaries in the Peugeot Academy 207 S2000 !!!! :bounce:
I hope Breen and Lefèbvre too :confused:

[PLuto]

Is Ancian confirmed? According my info (two days old) Sainteloc is still deciding...

[Kielder]

These are the teams which have asked Naviera Armas for the transport cost to Gran Canaria:

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

[mousti]

Surprised to see Sauvan on that list and who's driving with PH Sport and Chazel (Megane or Twingo?) ?

[RS]

PH Sport: Kubica DS3?

[106 sport]

PH Sport: Kubica DS3?

Or Bouffier ?

[dupanton]

Chazel could be for the "official" Renault drivers, Consani and Bonnefils. What a shame Peugeot and Bonnefils parted, I think he could have had a great future!

[PLuto]

I think that PH Sport can be four options:

a) Bouffier
b) Raoux
c) Kubica
d) Delecour

or e) anybody else...

[Tom206wrc]

Delecour no more with Kronos ??? But why :confused:

[PLuto]

I am not telling that Delecour will not continue with Kronos. I am writing him only as a possibility...

[WUff1]

No news on Bryan Bouffier´s Facebook page about any rallying activity in the future. I also don´t think he´s very happy about being replaced by Breen at Peugeot Motorsport.

[Rasantes]

In the website of Craig Breen and figure that the next event is Rally Islas Canarias.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/307337_497764980288560_1953591044_n.jpg

Also last night I was talking to Jeremi Ancian and he confirmed that accompany Breen. It will also be a 207 S2000.

[Tom206wrc]

Great news :up:
Now I want Bouffier too ;)

[cosmin_sb]

I think that PH Sport can be four options:

a) Bouffier
b) Raoux
c) Kubica
d) Delecour

or e) anybody else...

Delecour will not compete at this rally. In the same time is the first round in the Romanian championship. I know that he will have again a full program in Romania

[Rasantes]

The organizers of the rally confirmed the presence of Breen, Ancian and Leandri with 3 207 S2000.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=498735160191542&set=a.477190179012707.122716.475610692503989&type=1

[PLuto]

And Craig Breen back again with Paul Nagle...

[106 sport]

Surprise¡¡¡

Daniel Oliveira will compete with a Fiesta RRC.


Tenemos Skoda, tenemos Peugeot... ¿Qué tal un Ford Fiesta RRC? Daniel Oliveira estará en nuestro rally con este coche y la estructura de Stohl Racing. ¡Seguimos sumando!



http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/c100.0.403.403/p403x403/484996_499459516785773_260032149_n.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=499459516785773&set=a.477190179012707.122716.475610692503989&type=1&relevant_count=1)

[Tom206wrc]

Luis Monzon in a 207 S2000 from Delta Racing :confused:

[PLuto]

Surprise¡¡¡

Daniel Oliveira will compete with a Fiesta RRC.


Tenemos Skoda, tenemos Peugeot... ¿Qué tal un Ford Fiesta RRC? Daniel Oliveira estará en nuestro rally con este coche y la estructura de Stohl Racing. ¡Seguimos sumando!



http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/c100.0.403.403/p403x403/484996_499459516785773_260032149_n.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=499459516785773&set=a.477190179012707.122716.475610692503989&type=1&relevant_count=1)

Not so big surprise, he was on the "ferry list" ;)

[106 sport]

Surprise¡¡¡

Daniel Oliveira will compete with a Fiesta RRC.


Tenemos Skoda, tenemos Peugeot... ¿Qué tal un Ford Fiesta RRC? Daniel Oliveira estará en nuestro rally con este coche y la estructura de Stohl Racing. ¡Seguimos sumando!



http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/c100.0.403.403/p403x403/484996_499459516785773_260032149_n.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=499459516785773&set=a.477190179012707.122716.475610692503989&type=1&relevant_count=1)

And Also Aigner and Turan, both with Imprezzas R4.

[Bartolbia84]

livera will the ERC have only the Canary Island race?

[Rasantes]

The runner-up in 2012 of the WRC Academy, Jose Antonio Suarez, will attend the rally in a Ford Fiesta R2. Will team with Xavier Pons (Porsche 997 GT3) and Alex Pais (Evo X).

[WUff1]

According to Spanish online newspapers, PH Sport wants to send Kubica to the Canarys, if it won´t be possible then Bouffier.

[RS]

According to Spanish online newspapers, PH Sport wants to send Kubica to the Canarys, if it won´t be possible then Bouffier.

Why not both? :)

[Rallying UK]

RALLY ISLAS CANARIAS:


The closing date for entries is this coming Tuesday, 5th March[/*:m:1oafga6z]
Publication of the Entry List is Monday, 11th March[/*:m:1oafga6z]
Rally Guide can be downloaded here: http://www.fiaerc.com/uploads/files/eventdetail/3/fia_erc_rally_islas_canarias_rally_guide_1.pdf[/*:m:1oafga6z]

[PLuto]

Why not both? :)

Maybe PH Sport has only one DS3 S2000 :) And Bryan has also other possibilities...

[RS]

Well now Kubica is confirmed. Good news, looking forward to the rest of the entry list.

Actually think Kubica could do very well here as it is quite a "race track" type of event with smooth flowing and fast tarmac.

[bluuford]

We should not expect too much from him. New rally for him (he has done Var for three times now?) New and pretty unproven car. It is more like a getting used to the car and competitive driving after several months for him, I think

[Mirek]

That unproven car won two WRC titles ;)

[bluuford]

Yeah, but with different driver, different wing and a few more things ;-)

[106 sport]

http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/1789_10200732323093087_1603424313_n.jpg

Another list....

[RS]

Does that list translate to anything exciting, beyond the obvious?

[106 sport]

Does that list translate to anything exciting, beyond the obvious?

I dont Know it...

Might be Ludauto Logistics ?

Who are they?

[RS]

And Eurosolutions?

And second Stohl car?

[Tom206wrc]

What about Delta Rally(at least for Monzon) :confused:

[PLuto]

What about Delta Rally(at least for Monzon) :confused:

Monzon didnt planned to start with Delta's car this year...

[liposh]

Jarin Orsak on Rally Canarian Isles? Did you (czech boys) know that? It is quite new thing for me. So Jarin on both events? Canarian Isles and also Rally Azores?

[PLuto]

Jarin Orsak on Rally Canarian Isles? Did you (czech boys) know that? It is quite new thing for me. So Jarin on both events? Canarian Isles and also Rally Azores?

Orsak will not start on Rally Islas Canarias.

[liposh]

Orsak will not start on Rally Islas Canarias.
I thought that list published here above by 106sport today at 17:36 means something. Why is he written there?

[PLuto]

I thought that list published here above by 106sport today at 17:36 means something. Why is he written there?

It means nothing :)

[Rasantes]

What about Delta Rally(at least for Monzon) :confused:

Luis Monzon is in the process of running a Mini JCW WRC to run into spanish championship.
Tomorrow we will leave doubts.

[Rasantes]

Luis Monzón (still do not know which car used in the race), Armide Martin, Quique García Ojeda (Citroën DS3 R3T) and Jose Mari Ponce (M3 E30), registered in the rally.

[pucky54]

...Armide Martin, ...registered in the rally.

Which car? ;)

[WUff1]

What about Georg Pappas Automobil? It´s Austria´s biggest Mercedes (and also sells Smart, Lancia and Jeep) dealer?

[PLuto]

What about Georg Pappas Automobil? It´s Austria´s biggest Mercedes (and also sells Smart, Lancia and Jeep) dealer?

Hermann Neubauer

[Tom206wrc]

Luis Monzón (still do not know which car used in the race), Armide Martin, Quique García Ojeda (Citroën DS3 R3T) and Jose Mari Ponce (M3 E30), registered in the rally.


With Ojeda in, it shouldn't be easy for Bonnefis to win the 2WDs in Canarias ;)

[PLuto]

With Ojeda in, it shouldn't be easy for Bonnefis to win the 2WDs in Canarias ;)

Bonnefis cannot win 2WD in Canarias...

[Tom206wrc]

On Autoklub(polish website)they seem to write Bouffier and Magalhaes would be negociating to run Canarias(PH Sport for Bryan and Delta Racing for Bruno) :confused:

[Rasantes]

Oleksii Tamrazov finally will not be with the Mini RRC. It will be in the starting line at the wheel of a Ford Fiesta RRC.

Around 68 registered.

[Kielder]

On Autoklub(polish website)they seem to write Bouffier and Magalhaes would be negociating to run Canarias(PH Sport for Bryan and Delta Racing for Bruno) :confused:

They both are in: Potente inscripción del 37 Rally Islas Canarias (http://www.rallyislascanarias.com/index.php/es/noticias/100-potente-inscripcion-del-37-rally-islas-canarias-el-corte-ingles)

[Andre Oliveira]

Great to see Magalhães back :) When i see Delta on ferry list have thanked on him.

[PLuto]

On Autoklub(polish website)they seem to write Bouffier and Magalhaes would be negociating to run Canarias(PH Sport for Bryan and Delta Racing for Bruno) :confused:

Bouffier was not negotiating with PH Sport, but Delta Racing...

[secalez]

Special enrollment 37 Rally Islas Canarias El Corte Inglés'
8 vehicles S2000, 4 RRC (1.6 Turbo) including the Grand Canary, Luis Monzón, a Mini

www.lacuneta.net ? 10 Años de motor en Canarias (http://www.lacuneta.net)

[Rasantes]

I leave a list something home made ​​by me. Along the ERC and the Championship of Spain.

ERC

Robert Kubica - Citroën DS3 RRC
Jan Kopecký - Skoda Fabia S2000
Bryan Bouffier - Peugeot 207 S2000
Craig Breen - Peugeot 207 S2000
Jeremi Ancian - Peugeot 207 S2000
Jean Marie Leandri - Peugeot 207 S2000
Luis Monzón - Mini JCW RRC
Daniel Oliveira - Ford Fiesta RRC
Janos Puskadi - Skoda Fabia S2000
Oleksiy Tamrazov - Ford Fiesta RRC
Antonin Tlustak - Skoda Fabia S2000
Joan Vinyes - Suzuki Swift S1600
Gorka Antxustegi - Suzuki Swift S1600
Hermann Neubauer - Suzuki Swift S1600
Vitaliy Pushkar - Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X N4
Andreas Aigner - Subaru Impreza STi R4
Lazslo Vizin - Subaru Impreza STi R4
Benito Marrero - Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII
Rok Turk - Peugeot 208 R2
Zoltán Bessenyey - Honda Civic Type R R3
Germán Hernandez - Honda Civic Type R R3
Germain Bonnefis - Renault Megane N4
Robert Consani - Renault Megane N4
Jose Antonio Suarez "Cohete" - Ford Fiesta R2
Marco Lorenzo - Ford Fiesta R2
Miguel Angel Suarez - Ford Fiesta R2
Enma Falcón - Ford Fiesta R2
Ekaterina Stratieva - Citroen C2 R2

Spanish Championship

Miguel Fuster - Porsche 997 GT3
Enrique Cruz - Porsche 997 GT3
Xevi Pons - Porsche 997 GT3
Armide Martín - Ferrari 360 Rally
Daniel Marbán - Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X R4
Alberto Meira - Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X R4+
Surhayen Pernía - Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X R4+
Jonathan Pérez - Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X R4+
Alejandro Pais - Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X N+
Alfonso Viera- Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X R4+
Eduardo Domínguez - Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X R4+
------------------------------------------------------
Fernando Capdevila - Ford Focus WRC
Jose Mari Ponce - BMW M3

[Mirek]

In the end it's really nice entry list!

[RS]

Yes it is.. Let's hope they all make the start.

[Tom206wrc]

Rasantes, you forgot Enrique Garcia Ojeda in your list ;)

[Rasantes]

Rasantes, you forgot Enrique Garcia Ojeda in your list ;)

True, some I had to forget haha.
Indeed, two pilots fall that withdrew the registration list this morning.
Armide Martin and Rok Turk and shall not be by not having their cars ready for the rally.

[Luis Pacheco]

Magalhaes and Bouffier are not sure yet. They are in the entry list but waiting the final word from the sponsor.

Magalhães inscrito nas Canárias, mas... (http://www.ralisonline.net/pt/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4892%3Amagalhaes-inscrito-nas-canarias-mas&catid=85%3Aeventos&Itemid=147)

[Rasantes]

Tamrazov livery for the Ford Fiesta RRC

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/549392_449791908422799_38155743_n.jpg

[Luis Pacheco]

Bouffier is out.
https://www.facebook.com/messages/?bookmark_t=app#!/photo.php?fbid=503803799684678&set=a.477190179012707.122716.475610692503989&type=1&theater

[PLuto]

Bouffier is out.
https://www.facebook.com/messages/?bookmark_t=app#!/photo.php?fbid=503803799684678&set=a.477190179012707.122716.475610692503989&type=1&theater

So in this case I expect also Magalhaes missing...

[RS]

So in this case I expect also Magalhaes missing...

Any chance for them on Azores instead?

[Luis Pacheco]

Any chance for them on Azores instead?

Maybe if he gets local sponsors. Last year was how he managed to rent the 207. But with the huge crise in Portugal (including in the Azores) will be difficult. But I read few time ago that he also have a plan to run with Gr.N car.

[WUff1]

No good news about Bouffier - he´s a fast guy, but never gets enough sponsor money to do more than only a few rallies each year.

[Wim_Impreza]

No good news about Bouffier - he´s a fast guy, but never gets enough sponsor money to do more than only a few rallies each year.

Bouffier did a lot of rallies in the past years. See here: eWRC-results.com - profile (http://www.ewrc-results.com/profile.php?profile=1537)

[RS]

Is Bouffier still a PSA development driver?

It's disappointing they dropped support for him competing. I understand they want to bring on the younger genration, but...

[WUff1]

Bouffier did a lot of rallies in the past years. See here: eWRC-results.com - profile (http://www.ewrc-results.com/profile.php?profile=1537)

I just meant IRC and ERC rallies in the last years - except for 2011, when he was heavily competing in IRC. But I didn´t mean his competing in French and Polish Championship


And PSA: Seems they dropped him for the young French guys and Breen.

[Jarek Z]

Here's what Petter Solberg says about Robert Kubica's chances in rallying:
Robert Kubica will star in rallying, according to Petter Solberg - WRC news - AUTOSPORT.com (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105899)

[WRC3]

Here it is:

Entry List - FIA (http://www.rallyislascanarias.com/index.php/en/entry-list-fia)

[wwbroe]

Here it is:

Entry List - FIA (http://www.rallyislascanarias.com/index.php/en/entry-list-fia)

Not the greatest list ever, but still enough to have some nice fights. :)

[Rasantes]

ERC

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/69851_600346509994637_1147044248_n.jpg

Spanish Championship

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/402389_600346529994635_581835372_n.jpg

[Barreis]

Delacour?

[Rasantes]

The Mini will use Luis Monzon has already been passed to RRC in Prodrive. This is the unit I use Sordo in Catalunya 2012 and Nikara in Sweden.

Via @SsmithSteve https://twitter.com/SsmithSteve/status/311173465946329090/photo/1

http://i50.tinypic.com/2m80djd.jpg

[RAS007]

Delacour?

I think this event clashes with an event in the Romanian Championship......

[pucky54]

I think this event clashes with an event in the Romanian Championship......

Exactly!

[Langdale Forest]

When are the pickems available?

[PLuto]

When are the pickems available?

Soon. I was on vacation on mountains :rolleyes:

[Tom206wrc]

Delacour?


Delecour :p :

Though "de la cour" would be more logical, as "cour" is a feminine word in french so using "la" makes sense :D

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Not a great entry but at least a good variety of cars in Class 2 - should be a good battle...

Go Breen !! :bounce:

[Rasantes]

Arrival in this day of the first teams. Spanish teams like Xavier Pons, Quique Ojeda, Daniel Marban or Miguel Fuster . Sunday arrived and others.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dyffbPraOs

[faateris]

This is totaly stupid sistem, that You don't need to participate in all of ERC rally's to fight for title.
Moust of all rally's will have entry lists, like in Canaria's. 3-5 interesting entry's, that's all...... :(

[Mirek]

The same and even more stupid system is spreading everywhere. See WRC2 and WRC3...

[Jarek Z]

That's right my friends. Idiocracy spreads all over the world at a frightening rate.
I recommend you this excellent movie that will help you understand it:
Idiocracy (2006) - IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0387808/?ref_=sr_1)

[Mirek]

Hehe, I know that movie :) A little bit too madcap for my liking but the idea is definitely great.

[Jarek Z]

It's a perfect movie for the modern times :)

[PLuto]

This is totaly stupid sistem, that You don't need to participate in all of ERC rally's to fight for title.
Moust of all rally's will have entry lists, like in Canaria's. 3-5 interesting entry's, that's all...... :(

Biggest problem is too many events in the calendar. Rule with "dont need to participate in all events" helps to bring more drivers into championship as there is not so many teams with budget to do 13 events...

[Mirek]

As we discussed some time a go. 5-6 of 8 is perfectly ok but 7 of 13 is utter nonsense.

[faateris]

Maybe ERC need some other formula: 4-5 ERC Region's with 4-6 events each, and then in the end of the Year 1 ERC finale event, where participate best of regional entry's, who want to be Champion's?

[Jarek Z]

Maybe ERC need some other formula: 4-5 ERC Region's with 4-6 events each, and then in the end of the Year 1 ERC finale event, where participate best of regional entry's, who want to be Champion's?

Hell no! It makes no sense to complicate simple things.

[Mirek]

Amen

[vino_93]

Maybe ERC need some other formula: 4-5 ERC Region's with 4-6 events each, and then in the end of the Year 1 ERC finale event, where participate best of regional entry's, who want to be Champion's?

it would be nice maybe for European Cup (as it's done in France for French Cup, and with more region), but not for ERC ;)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Scoring system - I didnt realise it was this way, now the entries make more sense ...


CHAMPIONSHIPS & POINTS

5. THE CHAMPIONSHIP REQUIREMENTS

5.3 NUMBER OF RESULTS FOR THE FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSIFICATION


The championship is split into two groups of events (first 7 events and last 6 events in the year).
The results taken into account will be 4 best results for the first group and 4 best results for the last group of events. In total the 8 best results. "

[Rallying UK]

RALLY ISLAS CANARIAS: Vote here for who you think will win Rally Islas Canarias 2013: WHO WILL WIN RALLY ISLAS CANARIAS 2013? Survey (http://surveymonkey.com/s/2DFSSSW)

úp cho ngÃ*y cu?i tu?n nÃ*o :D

úp cho ngÃ*y cu?i tu?n nÃ*o :D

[PLuto]

Actual situation in Las Palmas: sunny, +32 :-) Today we were with Daniel Oliveira, Luis Monzon and Eurosol Team on planting trees. Boat with cars will arrive in one hour, tomorrow will be the test...

[Rasantes]

Actual situation in Las Palmas: sunny, +32 :-) Today we were with Daniel Oliveira, Luis Monzon and Eurosol Team on planting trees. Boat with cars will arrive in one hour, tomorrow will be the test...

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.348108918629089.1073741843.347564172016897&type=1


https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/482253_348110785295569_939881246_n.jpg


https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/735096_348110975295550_1441992007_n.jpg


https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/487466_348111435295504_278995595_n.jpg

[PLuto]

Some photos from today is available also here: Rally Islas Canarias 2013 | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.365065020276390.1073741826.342632865852939&type=1)

[PLuto]

Ekaterina Stratieva will start with new codriver from Italy :-)

[Kielder]

Kubica's car. Ready to test in Tejeda.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BFoDKunCMAE7dUp.jpg:large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BFoDW7oCEAABTZr.jpg:large

[Fast Eddie WRC]

"Craig Breen will resume his partnership with Paul Nagle when he tackles round three of the FIA European Rally Championship in Gran Canaria next week.

Breen was co-driven by fellow Irishman David Moynihan to an impressive second place on his ERC debut in Latvia in early February. But with countryman Nagle available once again, Breen will switch navigators for the asphalt rally from 21-23 March, which is in addition to his original eight-round schedule.

“It’s a great opportunity to do an extra rally,” said Breen, who is campaigning a Peugeot Rally Academy-Saintéloc 207 Super 2000. “This will be my first go at it but my co-driver, Paul, has been there before and he has a great deal of good to say about it.”


This can only improve his chances ... :)

[Rasantes]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvu1HAE0Mc4

[rallye-vid]

Ok. Kubica will win the rally.. let's say 56 seconds ;)

[liposh]

At time 2:09 :D That´s Antonin Tlustak as I remember him most of the time, master of speed, daemon of roads. :D No, just joking. Unlike our second famous driver who competes in WRC, Antonin is able to accelerate, when he has to accelerate. The second guy is just fast driver, not any kind of racer

rallye-vid: my response to your post is: V?e o Rally CZ, AutoCrossu, RallyCrossu, Kartingu ? MediaSport.cz (http://www.mediasport.cz/rally/onboardy/4310.html) :D Not even one additional comment is necessary.

[A FONDO]

Tlustak doesn't seem slower than usual to me.


















:D

[Rasantes]

Galería - MotorADiario (http://www.motoradiario.com/index.php?view=category&catid=180&option=com_joomgallery&Itemid=74)


http://www.motoradiario.com/index.php?view=image&format=raw&type=img&id=12604&option=com_joomgallery&Itemid=74


http://www.motoradiario.com/index.php?view=image&format=raw&type=img&id=12610&option=com_joomgallery&Itemid=74


http://www.motoradiario.com/index.php?view=image&format=raw&type=img&id=12615&option=com_joomgallery&Itemid=74


http://www.motoradiario.com/index.php?view=image&format=raw&type=img&id=12619&option=com_joomgallery&Itemid=74


http://www.motoradiario.com/index.php?view=image&format=raw&type=img&id=12612&option=com_joomgallery&Itemid=74

[Bartek]

PLuto give us times from this "shakedown" :)

[WRC1]

just read on Facebook: no tamrazov!! his car was not on the ferry, organisers are very "unhappy" :(

[Kielder]

just read on Facebook: no tamrazov!! his car was not on the ferry, organisers are very "unhappy" :(

Minutes ago, organizers have written on Twitter that people close to Tamrazov told them that he has left for Italy to visit a friend who has had an accident on a rally. They understand the situation and cheer up him. :(

[Rasantes]

Yes, it's true. Too bad that does not come Tamrazov, is beloved by fans of the Canary Islands.
Luis Monzon was also test today with the Mini. Took place at Maspalomas Circuit.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/301688_619508418064012_818457695_n.jpg

And gift, this spectacular photo of Robert Kubica.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/508_619540481394139_67163778_n.jpg

[PLuto]

PLuto give us times from this "shakedown" :)

It was only test, no timekeeping...

[RS]

Ok. Kubica will win the rally.. let's say 56 seconds ;)

He sure looks good, and he probably has a slight car advantage. I also think this event will suit him more than any other, so it is possible...

[Jarek Z]

He sure looks good, and he probably has a slight car advantage. I also think this event will suit him more than any other, so it is possible...

Also Juha Hanninen said, that Kubica can win this rally, because it's a very good event for someone, who has a racing style of driving. But to be honest, I don't believe that Kubica could be faster than Kopecky.

[Jarek Z]

I'm sorry if it was already posted here, but there are 2 new videos from the test session, courtesy of our new forum member thugg:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEF2U...layer_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Loxh...layer_embedded

[thuGG]

I'm sorry if it was already posted here, but there are 2 new videos from the test session, courtesy of our new forum member thugg:


Thanks for posting these, but it's definitely not my courtesy ;) I just found them on other forums.

BTW Hello to all!

[wwbroe]

I'm sorry if it was already posted here, but there are 2 new videos from the test session, courtesy of our new forum member thugg:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEF2U...layer_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Loxh...layer_embedded


I tried to open these video's, but i am getting a message that these video's don't excist? :confused:

[thuGG]

Hmm, looks like Jarek posted them wrong ;) I sent you a PM.

[Jarek Z]

Yes, sorry about it, but somehow the forum managed to modify the copied URLs.

The correct links are:
37 Rally Islas Canarias - Test Previos - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEF2U9UqHHU&feature=player_embedded)
Test Day ERC Rally Islas Canarias 2013 + Crashes (Aigner & Oliveira) - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LoxhCuQKGQ&feature=player_embedded)

[stefanvv]

Also Juha Hanninen said, that Kubica can win this rally, because it's a very good event for someone, who has a racing style of driving. But to be honest, I don't believe that Kubica could be faster than Kopecky.

I don't believe Kopecky has tourist style anyway :D

[Kielder]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=2vizQuyK2Ag

After testing, he said that the car is slow: Luis Monzón, tras rodar con el Mini: no corre mucho (http://www.motor2000.net/noticia.php?N=5827)

This one could be Monzón's motto:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BFtzgFYCEAA_uBr.jpg

[Jarek Z]

I don't believe Kopecky has tourist style anyway :D

Of course not. What Hanninen meant was Kubica's driving style, that comes from racing, not from rallying. He said that the stages on Canary Islands look like a racing track rather than a traditional rally stage.

But to be honest I think that people talk too much about Kubica and Kopecky will win this event anyway, especially when we now know that Mini is slow ;)

[Mirek]

Jarek, Jan is circuit driver too. Of course not a formula 1 level but he spent his first racing years on circuits ;)

[Kielder]

Of course not. What Hanninen meant was Kubica's driving style, that comes from racing, not from rallying. He said that the stages on Canary Islands look like a racing track rather than a traditional rally stage.

But to be honest I think that people talk too much about Kubica and Kopecky will win this event anyway, especially when we now know that Mini is slow ;)

Results Tour de Corse 2012 (http://www.ewrc-results.com/final.php?e=3942) ;)

[Jarek Z]

Results Tour de Corse 2012 (http://www.ewrc-results.com/final.php?e=3942) ;)

Can you send it to Luis Monzon please? :D

[liposh]

Results Tour de Corse 2012 (http://www.ewrc-results.com/final.php?e=3942) ;)

I think Sordo is (or at least he was) another level to Kopecky on tarmac, but anyway I still don´t think Kubica is fast enough to beat Kopecky (despite Kubica has (most probably) best car) Kubica could be same level as Breen or Monzon and he most probably will be better than Oliveira, Tlustak etc. , but there is still lot of work to do for Kubica.


Jarek, Jan is circuit driver too. Of course not a formula 1 level but he spent his first racing years on circuits http://www.motorsportforums.com/images/smilies/wink.gif
And it is important to say he was the best in his cathegory for two years before he switched to rally.

[Bartek]

Jarek, Jan is circuit driver too. Of course not a formula 1 level but he spent his first racing years on circuits ;)

He won Skoda Octavia Cup, yes? :)

[faateris]

How about this:
1. Breen
2. Kopecky
3. Kubica
:rolleyes:

[Mintexmemory]

How about this:
1. Breen
2. Kopecky
3. Kubica
:rolleyes:

Is this a pickem that's gone astray and off half-cocked?
In response to the question - My heart says yes but my head say no.

[thuGG]

lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w57nqFopFRA/UUiAtfuJNEI/AAAAAAAAGtY/xV9QA46BPyU/s835/Kubica%20is%20the%20fastest.jpeg

Add http :// at the beginning.

[Mirek]

Not a surprise because Jan Kopecký was not present at the test. I doubt Craig Breen can challenge Robert. I even doubt Jan can but sure I keep my fingers crossed :)

[mousti]

For sure with these roads the RRC has some advantage against the S2000's

[dimviii]

Not a surprise because Jan Kopecký was not present at the test. I doubt Craig Breen can challenge Robert. I even doubt Jan can but sure I keep my fingers crossed :)

expect Kubica to be equal or faster than Jan at stages.

[PLuto]

Not a surprise because Jan Kopecký was not present at the test. I doubt Craig Breen can challenge Robert. I even doubt Jan can but sure I keep my fingers crossed :)

There were no official timekeeping, cars were not starting in 1 mins intervals... So I think that time should be not so precisse (despite I still have not seen any times for both directions).

[PLuto]

just read on Facebook: no tamrazov!! his car was not on the ferry, organisers are very "unhappy" :(

This info is not correct. Tamrazov's car was on ferry and now is presented on island... But he will not start.

[urabus-denoS2000]

Kubica will dominate this rally, with Kopecky under a minute behind. The only thing which can stop RK is a crash :)

[pucky54]

This info is not correct. Tamrazov's car was on ferry and now is presented on island... But he will not start.

Why is PG not taking over? ;)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Some very nice words from Delecour on Craig Breen: :D


Delecour rates fast Breen for ERC success

Rising star Craig Breen continues to do no wrong. After impressing Peugeot Sport to the extent it charged him with testing its all-new 208 T16, Breen has now come to the attention of rallying legend François Delecour.


Delecour, 50, is a big fan of the 23-year-old from Ireland and expects him to be in the hunt for top honours when the FIA European Rally Championship resumes on Rally Islas Canarias El Corte Inglés this week.


“The person who I’ve been really impressed by in the European championship so far is Craig Breen,” Delecour told the MAXRALLY website. “What he did on the [French championship] Rallye du Var, on his very first time there last year after just two passes on the recce, was simply astonishing. And then I had the chance to compete against him in Latvia recently and I could see again up close how fast he was. He’s someone who could be really challenging at the top next weekend.”

[rallye-vid]

Lets hope he (Robert) doesn't crash. I think if he is doing well (in this season) we might see him in Citroen DS3 WRC next year ;)

[bluuford]

Why is PG not taking over? ;)

His Ukranian is a bit rusty.. thats why :-P

[Rasantes]

Skoda is presenting at this time his team on the terrace Kopa. A couple of pictures.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BFwBEuVCUAEM8oc.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/6sq5gg.jpg

[Rasantes]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/484378_510250595706665_945081793_n.jpg


https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/484184_510250625706662_40306688_n.jpg


https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/188441_510250602373331_2043151260_n.jpg


https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/3439_510250729039985_416577006_n.jpg


https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/6559_510250695706655_1441890958_n.jpg

[Coach 2]

expect Kubica to be equal or faster than Jan at stages.

If he is, I will be very surprised and impressed, although he runs a RRC.

[dimviii]

nice video with some imressive passes from RK

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BrWhVYG4TNE

[dimviii]

and a photo with his revised ds3
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/3379/capturedecran20130319a1.png

[Mirek]

According to PLuto Aigner and Oliveira had small crashes in the test. Nothing serious for the rally. Today he said it was very changeable weather with a lot of fog in places.

[dimviii]

According to PLuto Aigner and Oliveira had small crashes in the test. Nothing serious for the rally. Today he said it was very changeable weather with a lot of fog in places.

Mirek previous videos at this thread have Oliveiras and Aigners small crashes

[Mirek]

Aha, thanks. I saw two videos and none of those crashes was in :)

[dimviii]

Aha, thanks. I saw two videos and none of those crashes was in :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=2LoxhCuQKGQ

[dimviii]

Kubica vs Oliveira

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=A3BUjkIEn0A

[stefanvv]

Kubica vs Oliveira

I see the spectators are well trained :D - kubica vs oliveira - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3BUjkIEn0A#t=6s)

[HarriK]

Esapekka Lappi did also recce in Canarias.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPvWWDFxEKc&list=UU_dC0oviyqBgKJTwM2yINVA& index=2
Great video - really whets the appetite for an exciting rally with some great looking and sounding cars... cant wait :bounce:

[dimviii]

video is ta previous page.

[Rasantes]

Esapekka Lappi did also recce in Canarias.

Yesss.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/581014_166743803480930_995272074_n.jpg

[AP-Racing]

Shakedown soon

[thuGG]

What is the best way to follow this rally on the internet?

[A FONDO]

Dont know what is your vision of "best" way but I think if you have other things to do, the most optimal way is to just refresh this topic. The guys here share everything substantial from many websites and facebook pages.

[Mirek]

Kopecký faster than Kubica in first run: http://www.atodomotor.com/online/2013/islascanarias/1/shakedown.html?

[rally4life2]

the difference is very small in the secund run, it`s going to be a great race. how many km is the shakedown long?

[thuGG]

Looks like it will be interesting! Kopecky and KopeckyFan battling for victory? Bring it on!

[Mirek]

the difference is very small in the secund run, it`s going to be a great race. how many km is the shakedown long?

If it's same like usually than it's something like 2,5-3 km. It's wide road on a perfect asphalt like an uphill race track.

[RS]

Hmm, uphill. I guess that would favour the RRC.

Canarias has always been very very close. What was the biggest winning margin in the last few years?

[Mirek]

Here onboard from shakedown for better image: ONBOARD Porsche 997 rally Sergio Vallejo/ Moncho López SHAKEDOWN Canarias - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogyg2jM6-Fg)

[rally4life2]

i also think rrc/1,6t have an advantage on this rally, but kopecky is a real fast driver and has more experience in his factory skoda than robert kubica in his ds3 s2000. but r4 have bigger disadvantage on this rally than usually

[Kielder]

Kubica into shakedown service now:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BF35LX0CAAAWF68.jpg:large

Many people is following Kubica there...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BF35XVICAAEkSz7.jpg:large

[Kielder]

BTW, the first time I saw this car I thought that Tools became Lotos :D :

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BFoDW7oCEAABTZr.jpg:large
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_I4smOiDpihY/TVMegKIxgEI/AAAAAAAADfo/JDerq9dlRvc/s1600/Petter%2BSOLBERG%2BCitr%25C3%25ABn%2BDS3%2BWRC%2BR ally%2Bde%2BSuecia%2B2011%2B1.jpg

[Kielder]

A problem for Craig Breen during the third run:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/164476_501675156557592_1449404632_n.jpg

[Kielder]

Kubica gets on the 4th run the same time as Kopecky on the 2nd one (1:27.1). I hope they both stay on the road until the end of the rally. We'll see a great battle.

[Kielder]

If it's same like usually than it's something like 2,5-3 km. It's wide road on a perfect asphalt like an uphill race track.

Rally Islas Canarias 2013 Shakedown | Length: 2.55 km (http://www.rally-maps.com/country/Spain/rally/Rally-Islas-Canarias/specialstage/3800/Shakedown/3D-Tour)

Some drivers complained in the past about the uphill track. For example, Moura last year. He said that this shakedown is useless for the rally for not being representative of its stages.
http://www.rally-maps.com/country/Spain/rally/Rally-Islas-Canarias/specialstage/3800/Shakedown/3D-Tour

[rally4life2]

kubica faster than kopecky!

[A FONDO]

kubica faster than kopecky!

Yep, at his fourth run he finally overtook him. The most important is he improves constantly. Let's not forget Kopecky has driven this stage dozens of times already, would be interesting to see his times at his debut appearance.

[wwbroe]

Here onboard from shakedown for better image: ONBOARD Porsche 997 rally Sergio Vallejo/ Moncho López SHAKEDOWN Canarias - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogyg2jM6-Fg)

Very nice onboard, they are lucky that Vallejo is not driving this year, he could make exellent time on this uphill shakedown. :D

[RS]

I have to say I don't think Kubica's livery is very good. The shinyness distracts from the sponsors name, especially in sunny conditions.

[rally4life2]

good time for monzon, it`s prodrive but that is his first rally in the mini s2000

[Kielder]

Very nice onboard, they are lucky that Vallejo is not driving this year, he could make exellent time on this uphill shakedown. :D

As you say, the Galician driver doesn't run on Canary Islands this year, but the current Spanish Champion is there (best time 1:28.7 so far):

http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/487535_620575484623972_161263144_n.jpg

Obviously, Fuster runs on the National Championship. If we mix the times of both IRC & CERA, he would have been third last year, only behind Kopecky and Mikkelsen.
Xevi Pons is there too:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BF4Bp3_CMAArKI7.jpg:large

[rally4life2]

can somebody post some new photos from the service park?

[dimviii]

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[Kielder]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLEm2v_9l2M

[Fast Eddie WRC]

What is the best way to follow this rally on the internet?

This forum, plus Twitter for the latest info direct to you...

www.iRallylive.com (http://www.iRallylive.com) is also good.

[urabus-denoS2000]

Nice video of RK

Robert Kubica Tops the Shakedown in 2013 Canaries Rally - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEVgddJQqaw)

[Jarek Z]

This forum, plus Twitter for the latest info direct to you...

www.iRallylive.com (http://www.iRallylive.com) is also good.

Plus live results on Homepage FIA ERC - ERC European Rally Championship - Eurosport (http://www.fiaerc.com) or Rally-Base (http://www.rally-base.com)

[Tom206wrc]

Go Jérémi Ancian !!! :bounce:

[Rasantes]

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.487917401257803.1073741838.484893711560172&type=1


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[Kielder]

http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/483839_10151560370834610_509120354_n.jpg
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fKnvzrDxlDc

[Kielder]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=epwR8lTCVHc

[dimviii]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_qMUD7igDe4#!

[Luis Pacheco]

Those bikes were poorly stationed at the exit of the curve ...

[rally4life2]

why monzon got other plates (not wrc1)?

[PLuto]

Those bikes were poorly stationed at the exit of the curve ...

In Spain spectators are oftan staying on bad places...

[Rasantes]

In Spain spectators are oftan staying on bad places...

It depends on the area of ​​Spain you go. Not everywhere is the same...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRPDnI2TZxM

[A FONDO]

Oh yeah sure they stay at bad places, that's why people died every month there last year :laugh:

[dimviii]

ERC Canaries: Kopecky expects very strong Kubica - ERC news - AUTOSPORT.com (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/106222)

[Tom206wrc]

When start list is published :confused:

[PLuto]

Start lists:

ceremonial start - Rally Islas Canarias 2013 - Start order - ceremonial start - Rally-Base (http://rally-base.com/2013/rally-islas-canarias-2013/start-list/?startTimeTypeId=291)
leg 1 - Rally Islas Canarias 2013 - Start order - leg 1 - Rally-Base (http://rally-base.com/2013/rally-islas-canarias-2013/start-list/?startTimeTypeId=292)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Nice to see Breen remembering his late co-driver Gareth 'Jaffa' Roberts ...

http://www.fiaerc.com/uploads/photobank/seasons/2013/events/3_Spain/shakedown/big2/big2_Breen_esp_18.JPG

[Jarek Z]

So the best ever position for a Polish driver on Canary Islands was Holowczyc's 6th place in 1997. Can Kubica improve it 16 years later?

http://subaru.acn.waw.pl/holek/holek03.jpg

[Jarek Z]

By the way, do you like rally models? I was quite surprised to see that:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5HDIc7CNHbU/Ttojoccr6OI/AAAAAAAAAbg/DJNFA-44dJ0/s1600/DSC_4033.JPG
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4vQrBBWAUAc/T-R7aASwTBI/AAAAAAAAD5A/yG7KS4115VU/s1600/DSCN1001.JPG