[ERC] Rally Poland 2022

[Jarek Z]

Rally Poland is going to be the 4th round of 2022 European Rally Championship. As usually, the event will be held in Mikolajki in the northern Poland.

Important information:

Date: 10-12th June, 2022
Surface: gravel
Total number of Special Stages: 14
SS Distance: 188,1 km
Total distance: 852,33 km

Closing date for entries: May 26
Publication of entry list: May 31

Time schedule:
https://rajdpolski.pl/en/2022/hamonogram-czasowy

Official website:
http://www.rallypoland.pl

https://rajdpolski.pl/pliki/styles/medium/public/art/2021/zdjeciedopressinfo11.jpeg?itok=qMcHWCf7

[Jarek Z]

Possible entries:

Efren Llarena (Skoda Fabia Rally2) - confirmed
Miko Marczyk (Skoda Fabia Rally2) - confirmed
Radosław Typa (VW Polo GTi R5) - confirmed

Nil Solans (VW Polo GTi R5) - "I want to compete in Poland, but we need to see if we can find the support to do it."

[Jarek Z]

Pep Bassas (Skoda Fabia R5) is going to compete in Poland, too:
https://www.fiaerc.com/erc/news/erc/2022/bassas-craving-further-r5-seat-time/

[Jarek Z]

Tempestini says that in Poland he wants to fight for the first position. Isn't he a bit too optimistic?
https://www.fiaerc.com/erc/news/erc/2022/tempestini-we-know-we-can-be-faster/

[PLuto]

Tempestini says that in Poland he wants to fight for the first position. Isn't he a bit too optimistic?
https://www.fiaerc.com/erc/news/erc/2022/tempestini-we-know-we-can-be-faster/

Depends on the quality of entry list.

[PLuto]

Deadline for entries was postponed till Monday.

[Sulland]

Deadline for entries was postponed till Monday.


Bad turnout?

[Danny0405]

Bad turnout?

Probably that the entry list is bad but I don’t really see this as a reason to postpone it because 3-4 days will not improve dramatically the situation.
I see the reason being to let some additional days to 1 or 2 drivers to have a last chance to obtain the funding (for sure, thinking about Solans because there is no more «valuable*» championship without him)

[PLuto]

Bad turnout?

I dont know. This year I am not part of promoter and I dont have so strong connection to organisers of Rally Poland, so I really dont know who is on entry list or not (beside the direct informations from the competitors...).

[Walach]

According to his last press release, Filip Mareš will start at Rally Poland.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

MRF reveal 5-car entry
https://www.fiaerc.com/erc/news/erc/2022/team-mrf-tyres-reveals-five-car-entry-for-poland/

[Jarek Z]

MRF reveal 5-car entry
https://www.fiaerc.com/erc/news/erc/2022/team-mrf-tyres-reveals-five-car-entry-for-poland/

Impressive... even though their choice of drivers is strange.

[Jarek Z]

Some people say that the entry list will be published on Thursday (don't know if it is true).

[PLuto]

MRF reveal 5-car entry
https://www.fiaerc.com/erc/news/erc/2022/team-mrf-tyres-reveals-five-car-entry-for-poland/

Without MRF, there should be no competitors in ERC...

[PLuto]

Some people say that the entry list will be published on Thursday (don't know if it is true).

It is true. It was published in bulletin few days ago.

[dupanton]

Impressive... even though their choice of drivers is strange.

I think they pick drivers who have some budget to compete in ERC and help them to get the rest of the budget.

[Andre Oliveira]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FURQ26YWUBAnVnV?format=jpg&name=large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FURQ26cWUAUp4M3?format=jpg&name=large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FURQ26cWUBczKxb?format=jpg&name=large

[WRCStan]

Good luck to Aleks Lesk going round twice.

GO2NFT? This isn't such an old man sport after all.

[Danny0405]

Well, good entry list finally (and for sure, most important is to see Solans, hoping he has find some fundings for the next 2-3 rallies at least)

Quite positive and we can hope even better in Latvia as it will be an excellent preparation for Estonia WRC

[br21]

No Solans in PL

[Fast Eddie WRC]

No Solans in PL

Assume the budget didnt come together. Shame for him, the ERC and us fans wanting a title battle.

[Danny0405]

https://www.fiaerc.com/erc/news/erc/2022/preview-big-battle-awaits-erc-leader-llarena-in-poland/

Last news from today on ERC website is not that definitive.
He has made the entry but still finds a way to finalise a deal.

Still, clearly absolutely no interest in this ERC season if he is not able to resume (the season would have lasted 3 rounds in that case); clearly becoming a third or fourth-tier championship with even some national championships (at least Spain, France, Czechia, Finland and probably Norway and even possibly Italy) being better than that.
A lot of work to do for the new promoter.

[RS]

Has Solans’ team travelled to Poland on the offchance then?

Sesks and Torn could be interesting prospects here at least, Marczyk too.

ERC still has a good balanced calendar of different surfaces, extra competition from national drivers and good All-Live coverage for those willing to pay. But there is no doubt the quality of entries is lacking this year.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

eWRC-results@eWRCresults

@NilSolans @MarcMarti_wrc in @HMSGOfficial i20 N Rally2 of Kowax 2BRally Racing on @rajdpolski @FIAERC

Great news ! :)

[Andre Oliveira]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FUmAXXgWUAEJpW4?format=jpg&name=medium

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Kowax 2BRally Racing seem to say this will be the start of Solans co-operation with them in the 2022 ERC...

https://m.facebook.com/2Brally/?_se_imp=254NkcW0QOnTdgO6p

[Danny0405]

Well, excellent news if he finds a team supporting him and indeed, as Eddie said, the communication from the team lets imagine it is not the only race; let’s hope at least the deal covers Poland + Latvia (and for sure it’s better if more) to give him a margin.

Apparently the team in question races a lot in Czechia also so could sound positive for Barum (but not sure Vicek accepts to let his car for it).

[WRCStan]

Did he have Catalan support when driving for Spain lol. Whatever, it's a great outcome.

[focus206]

Did he have Catalan support when driving for Spain lol. Whatever, it's a great outcome.

Catalunya is in Spain, nothing weird. Sordo is always well cheered for in Rally Catalunya.

[WRCStan]

Catalunya is in Spain, nothing weird.

Oh OK, thanks.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

More on the last-minute deal:

https://www.motoradiario.com/rallyes/item/9045-solans-y-marti-fichaje-de-ultima-hora

Some big questions though... will he be able to get used to the Hyundai i20 in time and how good is the car he's going to use ?

[Jarek Z]

Some big questions though... will he be able to get used to the Hyundai i20 in time and how good is the car he's going to use ?

I think we can be sure that Solans is not going to win this rally. Firstly, he doesn't have much experience in this car and secondly, as far as I remember, Hyundai has never won any European Championship rally. It can't be a coincidence.

But it is still great to have him in this event. Good luck!

[Jarek Z]

Solans has some previous experience with Hyundai:
https://www.eurosport.com/erc/hungary-for-erc-solans-gets-late-call-up-from-team-mrf-tyres-in-hyundai-i20-n-rally2_sto8593033/story.shtml

but it wasn't a good experience. He had a technical problem already on the first stage.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

RevistaScratch on the deal....

The Rally of Italy-Sardinia last weekend did nothing but make it difficult for the junior world champion to find a mount.

Due to logistical circumstances, none of the cars present on the Mediterranean island would reach Polish lands . Most of the doors had been closed, but the older Solans did not throw in the towel and continued to contact countless teams to check his availability.

The days passed and the conversations did not advance...until Kowax 2Brally Racing appeared , a formation based in, precisely, Poland. The two parties showed a very high interest in finalizing an agreement, so much so that this will also include the 10th Rally of Latvia. Solans will drive chassis #3 of the Hyundai i20 N Rally2 at both events, the one that claimed victory on its World Championship debut at the 57th Ypres Rally Belgium.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

No mistaking which car is Nil Solans ! :D

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FUtxT1pXEAA_lyM?format=jpg&name=medium

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Poland PET for various incl. Solans
https://youtu.be/kgPAinwIijg

[bwallace]

i need some information for camping where i can sleep 2 day's with tent it can be free spot or paid :)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

It was already muddy on the PET tracks. What are the stages now going to be like after this today !?

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FU0gQQPXoAIyrIy?format=jpg&name=medium

[Jarek Z]

No mistaking which car is Nil Solans ! :D

That's true :)
https://cdn-1.motorsport.com/images/amp/Y993MMZY/s1200/testy-przed-orlen-rajdem-polsk.webp

[WRCStan]

No mistaking which car is Nil Solans ! :D

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FUtxT1pXEAA_lyM?format=jpg&name=medium

Sponsored by his bank balance

[Fast Eddie WRC]

FP times...

https://m.rally-base.com/2022/rally-poland-2022/?ssId=6917

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Solans deal keeps the ERC alive...
https://dirtfish.com/rally/erc/the-last-minute-deal-keeping-the-erc-title-race-alive/

QS time looking good too...
https://m.rally-base.com/2022/rally-poland-2022/?ssGroupId=2

[polomayu]

Super Nil! 2 sec ahead of the others in qs.
Was it streamed live like in wrc events??

[PLuto]

Super Nil! 2 sec ahead of the others in qs.
Was it streamed live like in wrc events??

No. They completely ignore free practice and qualifying stage.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FU5emokWUAIqGfF?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

[Jarek Z]

All stages will be broadcasted live on a Polish channel called Motowizja.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuvM6tagZVk
https://motowizja.pl/

Details at:
https://motowizja.pl/wszystkie-oesy-rajdu-polski-na-zywo-w-motowizji/
https://motowizja.pl/takiej-relacji-jeszcze-nie-bylo-motowizja-pokaze-caly-rajd-polski/

It starts today at 18:30 with the first stage!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Nice to see Filip Mares again. Been a while.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

1-2 for Kowax 2B Racing on SS1.

[Jarek Z]

Campedelli Simone: Simone (Tempestini) broke my windscreen! Now I have to prepare the invoice for him.

:)

[Jarek Z]

Estonian driver Priit Koik went off on a test session (but continues):
https://rallypl.com/video/video-priit-koik-wypadl-na-odcinku-testowym-orlen-78-rajdem-polski/

[Jarek Z]

Some photos...

Marczyk:
https://rallypl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/RPM_0571-e1654894381460.jpg

Gabrys:
https://rallypl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Gabrys-RT-foto-02-bez-logo-Maciej-Niechwiadowicz-2048x1365.jpg

[Jarek Z]

Nice video from shakedown - CRASH in DARK FOREST:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7W9kqpiGzQI

[WRC1]

How can it be that the same username Spams this forum since weeks?

[RS]

Nice onboards from these fast stages this morning.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Same overall time for the the top two after SS3, great stuff !

[RS]

Shame no helicopter footage so far though, it works particularly well on these fast rallies with open views of the roads.

[Jarek Z]

How can it be that the same username Spams this forum since weeks?

I'm afraid that nobody cares.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Great commitment on SS4 by the top guys. Amazing speed and so good to see how much they enjoy it.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Loving this rally - great battle between Solans and Marczyk !

Also some committed runs by others like Torn, Llarena, Zala and Herczig on some stages.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

FFS Solans off on SS7. Seems broken steering. :(

[RS]

Enjoying watching SS11, should make for a good power stage later.

[WRCStan]

You could not make it up.

Competitor: Go2NFT
Offence: Cloning a vehicle access sticker.

I'm speechless. :D

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Solans retired even though his car was repaired and there are PS points still to fight for. Is he saving money for another rally ?

[RS]

Solans retired even though his car was repaired and there are PS points still to fight for. Is he saving money for another rally ?

Presume so yes, but he would have stood a very good chance of getting those five powerstage points!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Marczyk saving the car and has his lead reduced to 10s with one stage to go.

[Danny0405]

Mechanical issue for Marczyk but should be ok to do it to the end.
Big job from Kristensson and Torn with respectively a Hyundai R5 (Old version) and a Fiesta Rally2
Llarena a bit defensive, should fight for 4th position with Tempestini in the last stage

Big battle between Pellier and the young Finnish Herranen (18 y.o. even if already 50 rally starts) in ERC4, only 0.4s gap before last stage. Not bad job also from the young Palomo (3rd RC4) for a first Nordic gravel Rallye.

And as said elsewhere, good job in Rally3 for Virves (13th overall)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Impressive drive by Ken Torn in the Fiesta Rally2 taking a podium place ahead of the ERC leader Efren Llarena.

Not great speed by Llarena here, not even high-placed on the power stage.

[RS]

Amazingly close times on this stage.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Superb job by Tom Kristensson - really happy for him and to see how much he's enjoyed himself.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Congrats Miko Marcyzk - great victory with stunning speed all rally.

[RS]

Shame Solans couldn't keep the fight going but deserved win for Marczyk.

I enjoyed watching the Rally2 cars on these fast stages, Liepaja should be fun too!

[Jarek Z]

Yes, a deserved win for Marczyk. It is his first ever win in ERC. It is also the first win in Rally Poland of a Polish rally driver in the last 9 years.

[Jarek Z]

Highlights from the Final Day:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qyhw2Qy3QTQ

[PLuto]

Presume so yes, but he would have stood a very good chance of getting those five powerstage points!

PS points are for nothing. And because of his retirement, he should start first on the road, so with cleaning no chance for any points. Waste of money.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Two non-scores for Solans now makes the Championship almost over unless Llarena has a two DNF's on the remaining events.

[PLuto]

Two non-scores for Solans now makes the Championship almost over unless Llarena has a two DNF's on the remaining events.

Yes, this is the problem. We will see..

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Spectacular high speed and jumps video...

https://youtu.be/qVaK-nxoo10

[Danny0405]

Two non-scores for Solans now makes the Championship almost over unless Llarena has a two DNF's on the remaining events.

Do not fully agree the championship is over as soon as now.
If there is a 8th round (and sounds to be a big IF with the time remaining), the gap is 24 points
But Llarena would have to withdraw his worst result (7 points so far). So the «*real*» gap is 17 points.
Solans has no more right to mistake for sure but 17 points is affordable in 3 or 4 rounds if we take a look to Solans’ speed so far. A not-so-good result from Llarena (as in Fafe) could be enough if Solans does well.

But for sure, there is a big IF: will Solans be able to find a car for all the last rounds? (Agreement with Kowax is Poland and Latvia only at the moment as far as I understand)