Rally Poreč (Croatia)

[Barreis]

It seems like some big names are coming on Adriatic sea!

[Tom206wrc]

Website http://skok-racing.com/ ;)

[urabus-denoS2000]

Yep
Sandell confirmed,also rumored are Bettega (probably),Meeke and Molder.
Gassner is coming with an Evo X.
Andrej Jereb is returning to Croatia but only as a 0 driver (even though he will be driving a group-N car)

Proof for Sandell

http://shrani.si/f/2x/3Q/1dEzBPTX/1/filip-148.jpg

http://shrani.si/f/1T/Dz/4bX0GEof/filip-143.jpg

Pictures taken in Sevnica,Slovenia




Should be a great fight between Croatians Šebalj,Crnojević (last years winner),Šaškin (very fast driver,even faster since this is his local home event,driving a Gassner Evo IX),Slovenian Peljhan who is always fast here and of course Sandell who is driving a Clio R3 Maxi

[urabus-denoS2000]

Also Sašo Vusič is debuting with an 207 S2000 from Friulmotor (but dont expect much from him,he is a gentleman driver)

Entry list is at Thursday,11.11.

[Barreis]

Thank You very much! What about Čibej - Karanović?

[urabus-denoS2000]

Thank You very much! What about Čibej - Karanović?
Čibej has stopped rallying for now.He has no money and no sponsors.It is a great shame because alongside Šebalj and Crnojević he is the best driver and very attractive.
There is no media attention.
Probably next year Crnojević will also stop.
That just shows the crisis that our championship is in.
They dont have any money

Not such a long time ago,in 2006/start of 2007 we had a standard of 15-20 top cars.Next year veteran Lončarić will be champion because he will be the only one driving an N4 and he will slowly drive and finish all rallies,while real talents like Čibej,Šebalj and Crnojević will spectate...

[urabus-denoS2000]

Entry list (not by starting numbers)
http://skok-racing.com/web/images/stories/porecrally/lista%20prijava_pore__2008_1.doc

[Tom206wrc]

Also Sašo Vusič is debuting with an 207 S2000 from Friulmotor (but dont expect much from him,he is a gentleman driver)

Entry list is at Thursday,11.11.



I would have wished this car able to fight for the victory ;(

[Barreis]

Šebalj/Klinc will win!
http://www.haks.hr/info/081111-01p.pdf
This is official (Croatia car and kart federation)!

[Wim_Impreza]

Thank you, Barreis. Good entry list and please keep us informed. Is this the last round of the Croatian national championship 2008 and where can I find the standings and more info about the rallies before?

[urabus-denoS2000]

To Barreis:Not so sure that Šebalj will easily win,last year he was nowhere near the pace of Crnojević who won
And of course Sandell will put a great challenge
P.S. Are you coming to Poreč?


To Tom206:The car is certainly capable of wining,but the driver is not.No disrespect to Mr. Vusič but when he was driving an Evo IX he was regulary beaten by top N3 cars.
He just enjoys driving and I respect that.

To Wim_Impreza:There are a lot of sites,but non of them are in english so I dont think they can be of much help but here they are

www.hrautosport.com (http://www.hrautosport.com)
www.brzina.net (http://www.brzina.net)
www.autosport.hr (http://www.autosport.hr)
www.desno4.com (http://www.desno4.com) (great forum)
www.rallypuza.bloger.hr (http://www.rallypuza.bloger.hr)

But I am here to help you if you need any info

This is the penultimate rally of the season,the last rally of the season is 1.Rally Novi Vinodolski,28.-29.11

Slovenian Tomaž Kaučič is already the Croatian Open International Championship winner
The Croatian Championship is not finished yet
1.Nenad Lončarić 30,5
2.Siniša Crnojević 23
3.Juraj Šebalj 22

[Barreis]

I still don't know! Some health problems. Croatian auto and kart federation with all results: http://www.haks.hr Last rally is Novi Vinodolski (also Adriatic Coast) in two weeks.
Before: http://www.croatiarally.com/
Second was in Maribor rally (Slovenia), third ARBO rally (Austria), fourth rally Pićan, thisone is on http://skok-racing.com/. I do not know about page of Novi Vinodolski but probably on http://www.brzina.net

[Barreis]

New rally cup in Croatia and Slovenia in 2009 (three rallies each) - Clio R3 Acess . We have Open championship for strangers. So everybody can challange! http://www.autosport.hr/content/view/9302/392/

[Barreis]

Miss automotosport!
http://klik.vecernji.hr/g/1650

[Barreis]

Link (LIVE RESULTS):
http://www.akdelta.hr/porec08/results.htm

[urabus-denoS2000]

For Tom

http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/3028/poreckirally2008001xy3.jpg
The beautiful 207

[Tom206wrc]

Thanks Urabus ;)

[Barreis]

First pictures:
http://desno4.forumfree.net/?t=33588534&st=105

[Tom206wrc]

Why SS2 and 3 today cancelled ??? :confused:

[janez l.]

It is quite caotic down there.

The two superspecials were cancelled because of some construction work in the city. It would create to big of a traffic jam.

The first stage today was then drastically shortened because of some funeral that was held in one of the villages that rally was passing.

For tomorrow, SS Tinjan is again shortened to cca half of its original distance because of some local habitants who are protecting their road from destruction. :)

[Tom206wrc]

Yes, chaotic, as you described it :s

[Barreis]

That's how it looks o Rally Poreč (photos found):
http://desno4.forumfree.net/?t=33588534&st=60#entry282126910

[urabus-denoS2000]

Pictures
http://www.brzina.net/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=205&g2_itemId=24723

[Barreis]

I expected more from ex.JWRC champ! Šaškin is from Poreč and knows roads very well but You must be quick to put 140km/h average speed on stamp!

[Barreis]

More pictures (Polo A5 - Labaš (driver) hit female reporter (nothing bad for now) o SS 8. That's why was second pass through that stage cancelled)...
http://desno4.forumfree.net/?t=34204676

[urabus-denoS2000]

Just came back from a fantastic Rally Poreč!!!!
First of all I would like to say that the reporter is OK.She is a friend of mine and she has been relased from a hospital in Pula and should be home in Zagreb by now.

So here are the results
1.Šaškin (Evo IX)-finally won on his local event.I thought he lost his speed,but he obviously didnt.Finally rented a good car (from Gassner) and won.Congratulations!!!!
2.Peljhan (Evo IX)-consistant second
3.Crnojević (Evo IX)
4.Szilagyi (Evo IX)
5.Šebalj (Evo IX)
6.Sandell (Clio R3)-expected a little more from him,but the car did seem a little slow
7.Vusič (207 S2000)
8.Galić (Clio R3)
9.Aleks Humar (C2 R2 MAX)
10.Penzes (Evo IX)

[Barreis]

I'm glad that reporter is ok! First onboards:
http://www.patriksandell.com/6622.sandell_tv.html

[Mirek]

Good to hear she's ok.

Urabus: How about Gassner? Did he crashed his Evo X?

[Barreis]

More photos:
http://www.hrautosport.com/portal/index.php?option=com_easygallery&act=categories&cid=701&Itemid=14

[urabus-denoS2000]

Gassner crashed,his back slided,hitted a wall and then he ripped of his whell on a tree.No seriuos damage

[urabus-denoS2000]

In my opinion 0 car Andrej Jereb was the man to watch.
Maybe even the fastest in my opinion but definately the most attractive he drove the rally with no pressure at all and for his own joy!!!!

[Barreis]

Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Hy6z5chyQU&eurl=http://www.brzina.net/index.php
Photos:
http://photoziga.blogspot.com/2008/11/9-rally-pore-15-11-2008.html

[Barreis]

Another onboard - nm. 65, Bahorić brothers - Fabia A5:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YXWaoQN4xA

[Barreis]

Video from female reporter who was hit..,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssRhBZSy_mc

[Barreis]

More photos...
http://desno4.forumfree.net/?t=34204676&st=30

[Barreis]

More Bahorić brothers onboards from Poreč...
http://www.rally-bahoric.com/video.html