European Rally Championship '09 [Archive]

FabiaFan

10th January 2009, 13:36

What do we know about this years ERC?

Who will do the full season, who is going to take the title? Who will compete in more than his home rallys?

Jolly Club with two Skoda Fabias S2000? Drivers?? Or just a rumour?!?

Tom206wrc

10th January 2009, 13:49

Definitely not Enrique Garcia-Ojeda in the Skoda Fabia S2000 on ERC ???? :confused:

I think also Corrado Fontana wants to run ERC09... :confused:

urabus-denoS2000

10th January 2009, 14:05

ERC 2WD cup this year.

Tluštak continues,rumors about 3 more Czech drivers

Tom206wrc

10th January 2009, 14:15

Will there be 207 RC drivers in 2WD cup in ERC ???? :)

atsiotras79

10th January 2009, 16:40

Solowow and Isik should logically continue in 2009....

PLuto

10th January 2009, 16:52

I am not sure about Isik, Fiat Motorsports Turkey was thinking about stopping their ERC programme.

tolis

10th January 2009, 16:54

Tasos, you never know because of the economic crisis...

Mirek

10th January 2009, 17:20

ERC 2WD cup this year.

Tluštak continues,rumors about 3 more Czech drivers

Only 2 in 2WD, maybe the third one in 4WD, but we'll see...

Mirek

10th January 2009, 17:21

Definitely not Enrique Garcia-Ojeda in the Skoda Fabia S2000 on ERC ???? :confused:

I think it's still possible. It's still early for ERC ;)

Tom206wrc

10th January 2009, 21:45

What about Bulgarians Krum Donchev and Dimitar Iliev ??? :confused:

urabus-denoS2000

10th January 2009, 22:52

Czech friends,I dont want to be impatient but can you give us any hints if you know who are your drivers?
Are they gentleman drivers or fast drivers?

Karbonyl

10th January 2009, 23:08

Tlustak with C2 S1600 - actually he thinks he's fast, but drives like gentleman mostly :)
Lukas Pondelicek and Tom Pletka with their two C2R2, quite fast boys, but Pletka usually crashes.
Mira Tarabus should enter few ERC events with Punto. This will be his 2nd season in S2K car and it looks promising so far, he scored PWRC points at his first world event outing last december.

Mirek

10th January 2009, 23:14

PLuto

11th January 2009, 00:08

I dont know if they are young gentlemen, both are older than me... :)

atsiotras79

11th January 2009, 00:35

What about Italy and possible 2WD entries from there? Heard some things about there too...

atsiotras79

11th January 2009, 00:36

I am not sure about Isik, Fiat Motorsports Turkey was thinking about stopping their ERC programme.

Haven't they acquired a 2nd Punto? Wonder what do they plan for it...

urabus-denoS2000

11th January 2009, 10:16

Yep,Pletka crashed on Delta last year too.

Jarek Z

11th January 2009, 13:41

Tlustak with C2 S1600 - actually he thinks he's fast, but drives like gentleman mostly :)

Ha ha, that was a classic statement, I think there are more drivers across the whole Europe who also think this way :)

Last year in Antibes Luca Betti was planning another ERC season, but he wasn't sure whether to choose ERC or IRC... Anybody knows what happened with those plans?

Guys, to be honest we have too many rally championships on this planet - WRC, real ERC, Dutch ERC, IRC, Mitropa Cup, the FIA European zones, God knows how may others... Who needs all that?

Karbonyl

11th January 2009, 13:45

It's simple - (slower) drivers then have more opportunities to take victory :D

CricketsFilm

11th January 2009, 18:09

CricketsFilm will be prent in ERC 2009 with 3/4 cars.....

Tom206wrc

11th January 2009, 18:12

CricketsFilm will be prent in ERC 2009 with 3/4 cars.....

Corrado Fontana among the drivers of the team ??? :p :

atsiotras79

11th January 2009, 19:27

So news start to arrive.

CricketsFilm, is it true that there will be a 207 S2000 with young Italian driver in ERC?

PLuto

12th January 2009, 00:43

Yes, Tasos, there should be this possibility :rolleyes:

Tom206wrc

12th January 2009, 07:35

On rallylink forum I've read something about Matteo Gamba... :)

urabus-denoS2000

12th January 2009, 13:45

It really looks good this year,hope all these rumors are true and all of them come to Croatia ;)

Jarek Z

12th January 2009, 18:12

On rallylink forum I've read something about Matteo Gamba... :)

Matteo Gamba is a good driver and he deserves a chance on international level. I remember how fast he was in his Clio R3. Good luck to this project!

I'm not sure if it looks so good Urabus. Most of it are only rumours and, as I said before, too many championships are weakening each other...

Tom206wrc

12th January 2009, 19:22

Also, still from Italy, rumour of ERC for Elwis Chentre in C2 R2 Max !!! ;)

Mirek

12th January 2009, 19:26

Change? He should use C2 S1600...

tolis

12th January 2009, 19:34

With the C2 R2 MAX, Elwis has no chance...

Tom206wrc

12th January 2009, 19:46

]Change? He should use C2 S1600...

You're perhaps right... :mark:

Tom206wrc

12th January 2009, 19:47

With the C2 R2 MAX, Elwis has no chance...

No less chance than those who run Clio R3 anyway :rolleyes:

PLuto

12th January 2009, 19:52

Also, still from Italy, rumour of ERC for Elwis Chentre in C2 R2 Max !!! ;)

It was very nearly to deal for his starts with C2 S1600, but after problems with sponsor it isnt sure yet :(

Mirek

12th January 2009, 20:21

With the C2 R2 MAX, Elwis has no chance...

Still would have chance in 2WD. It depends on the opposition. He would beat drivers like Tlusťák even in R2 (except Barum probably and stage Zádveřice for sure) :s mokin: :D

atsiotras79

28th January 2009, 09:48

So, if I got it right, Jolly Club will have 2 Fabia S2000 for ERC. Do we know anything more?

Mirek

28th January 2009, 10:09

One car is for Enrique García - Ojeda. The second one is still free but some say it mayy be Andrea Aghini...

Tom206wrc

28th January 2009, 10:18

I hope many S2000s at ERC09 :)

PLuto

28th January 2009, 11:56

So, if I got it right, Jolly Club will have 2 Fabia S2000 for ERC. Do we know anything more?

Yes, it is true. That team will be in ERC, one car for Enrique, second car is still free. I was still waiting, who will publish it, because I promised I wont be that one ;)

urabus-denoS2000

28th January 2009, 14:32

Great news!

Are they doing FULL ERC (including rallys like INA Delta ;) ) ?

Jarek Z

28th January 2009, 18:33

Thanks for the news guys. According to Autoklub.pl more details about this project were revealed during Expo Rally exhibition:
http://www.autoklub.pl/23216,news.html

Jarek Z

7th February 2009, 14:19

Another driver interested in this year's ERC is Maciej Oleksowicz from Poland. He wants to compete in 6 rounds using his Subaru (http://www.rallyonline.pl/ft.php?idg=3281&pg_[go]=16) or some S2000 car.

Mirek

7th February 2009, 14:21

The more drivers, the better :)

urabus-denoS2000

7th February 2009, 14:35

Great news!

urabus-denoS2000

7th February 2009, 22:28

Is Donchev doing ERC,I would to hear him speak in Croatian again... :D

!onwheels

8th February 2009, 20:27

Let's hope Donchev will be doing ERC

Jarek Z

25th February 2009, 17:47

Michal Solowow said that he will drive Mille Miglia and Istanbul rallies. After those two events he will decide what he will do next. Solowow said that he is disappointed that the number of ERC rounds was increased to 11. Maciej Baran, the co-driver in Cersanit Rally Team, said that 9 events would have been enough. Because of this crazy number of events and current economical situation they are not sure how many events they will be able to afford this season.

http://foto.rallyonline.pl/news_tmp/08antibes01solowow_460.jpg

Mirek

25th February 2009, 18:32

If Solowow can't afford ERC, who else can?

PLuto

25th February 2009, 19:10

urabus-denoS2000

25th February 2009, 21:30

It's avery tough financial time if Mr. Solowow can't afford a season.

Hopefully we se him on INA Croatia rally,he has been very close to winning it for the last 2 years... :)

Tom206wrc

3rd March 2009, 08:30

Travaglia in ERC with the 207 S2000 he will use at Ciocco this week-end :)

Raven

3rd March 2009, 09:40

So, who is in 100% confirmed for ERC?

3rd March 2009, 11:09

Travaglia in ERC with the 207 S2000 he will use at Ciocco this week-end :)

i don't think he will start with 207 in rally del Ciocco

wwbroe

3rd March 2009, 12:20

i don't think he will start with 207 in rally del Ciocco

Do you know more Stezi? :D

3rd March 2009, 12:35

not 100% confirmed but he will start in a Punto

wwbroe

3rd March 2009, 12:38

not 100% confirmed but he will start in a Punto

I see, and his start with 207 in Ciocco is a one time test then? By the way, where will this Pug come from? ;)

3rd March 2009, 12:48

dont know about Pug. Punto for rally del Ciocco will be from Trico

wwbroe

3rd March 2009, 13:08

dont know about Pug. Punto for rally del Ciocco will be from Trico

Ok, thank you Stezi for the info. He will be ofcourse good contender for the crown this year. ;)

Tom206wrc

3rd March 2009, 14:06

I bet it was a mistake from Ciocco organizers...Travaglia should have entered the rally in Grande Punto since the start(otherwize I don't see interest to switch to different car) :rolleyes:

urabus-denoS2000

3rd March 2009, 21:24

I hope Travaglia comes to Delta rally ;)

urabus-denoS2000

4th March 2009, 07:54

Pirelli Star Drivers will be tested at Mille Miglia,INA Delta ( ;) ) and Rally Bulgaria

Mirek

4th March 2009, 12:23

Yes, another sensitive choice to make shotout for gravel PWRC on tarmac rallys...

WRC1

4th March 2009, 13:32

]Yes, another sensitive choice to make shotout for gravel PWRC on tarmac rallys...

totally agree!! what a farce

as if we dont have gravel rallye in europe....

urabus-denoS2000

4th March 2009, 18:58

Wow,never thought about that....

Jarek Z

16th March 2009, 13:12

Romanian driver Valentin Porcisteanu, who wants to take part in the Pirelli Star driver competition, plans to drive 3 ERC rounds this year with his Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX - Mille Miglia, Croatia and Bulgaria.

PLuto

16th March 2009, 15:26

We must persuade him for registering into ERC :)

CricketsFilm

17th March 2009, 12:12

Now we can confirm... We'll be present at all races of European Rally Championship 2009...

PLuto

18th March 2009, 22:31

morganmilan

19th March 2009, 12:15

Official presentation of programme for this year by Antonin Tlustak: http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=8125

http://www.autosport.cz/img/clanky/de1e4b9659ad93821a7c19d03544f48c.jpghttp://www.autosport.cz/img/clanky/63e9e0866cc14bcd2c18e175e894a96a.jpghttp://www.autosport.cz/img/clanky/d1081c1ea4e6eedba6c9c18b6cf9693c.jpg
Pluto, I don´t undestand czech. Is there any refference to another drivers who are aiming to ERC with two wheel director cars such as Renault, Honda Suzuki, Citroen etc? :confused:

PLuto

19th March 2009, 23:05

No, in this article there is no info about other ERC drivers who should start in 2WD championship. But it is sure that he wont be alone ;)

PLuto

19th March 2009, 23:06

But it looks nobody from German, again.

morganmilan

20th March 2009, 07:55

But it looks nobody from German, again.
That isn´t a surprise :( We have a terrible lack of really good drivers...Thanks

PLuto

23rd March 2009, 03:41

Corrado Fontana confirmed starts in ERC 2009 - http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=8150

http://www.autosport.cz/img/clanky/610766296a13ef9c392dd632b38ac9dc.jpghttp://www.autosport.cz/img/clanky/924615ecacfef36a16d4083f799faa6f.jpghttp://www.autosport.cz/img/clanky/27a5bbbb14aef585b71696272b753544.jpg

PLuto

28th March 2009, 22:27

Now I can confirm, that Jan Cerny will start on Mille Miglia with Subaru Impreza STI.

tolis

28th March 2009, 22:32

Also Belgian Renaud Bronkart will start Mille Miglia.

HaCo

29th March 2009, 18:24

That isn´t a surprise :( We have a terrible lack of really good drivers...Thanks

Don't say that, so have some good competition goiing on the last 2 years. I visit the Eifel and Gassner for example was as fast Jasper Van De Heuvel, which IMHO is a good reference. Gass Jr is starting to beat his dad, and like I said the're is good competition between the Gr N's, so I don't think they are that bad. Normally the GT's should drive away from the Gr N's quite easy, but that isn't the case in Germany.

They can't be all Seb's, as long as there is good competition on every level, that's the only thing that counts.

Wim_Impreza

29th March 2009, 20:25

Also Belgian Renaud Bronkart will start Mille Miglia.

Yes, he will also do some other international events. He is the 2007 and 2008 champion from Belgium in class N1.
He plans this events, but it is not sure that he will drive in all this events: http://www.renaudracingteam.be/nl/index.php

Mirek

29th March 2009, 20:31

Thank You for the news :)

urabus-denoS2000

29th March 2009, 22:36

He's doing international rallys in an N1 Micra?!?

If he comes to Croatia I will cheer for him for sure ;)

Mirek

29th March 2009, 22:43

I think that it will be the best ever placed N1 car in European championship, with some luck he could win 2WD trophy :D

... it's pitty that he can't do JWRC with N1 car :D

Wim_Impreza

30th March 2009, 07:21

He's doing international rallys in an N1 Micra?!?

If he comes to Croatia I will cheer for him for sure ;)

Sorry, Croatia is not on his calendar. He will do Mille Miglia, Ypres, Isle of Man Rally (GB), Eifel Rallye, Barum Rally, Rally Sanremo, Bohemia Rally and Rallye du Valais as international events. He drives the whole Belgian championship too (Rallye de Wallonie, Sezoens Rally, Ypres Rally, Omloop van Vlaanderen, Haspengouw Rally, Rallye du Condroz), except TAC Rally.

His car is very reliable, he retired only once last year in Isle of Man Rally, all the other events he was at the finish. Unfortunately, this year will be the last season in the Micra as it isn't homologated anymore in 2010 for international events. Yesterday he had a test rally for the Mille Miglia, named Rallye des Ardennes.

urabus-denoS2000

30th March 2009, 07:44

He is doing an extreme calenar in an N1 Micra?

:up: :up: :up: :up:

morganmilan

30th March 2009, 08:35

Don't say that, so have some good competition goiing on the last 2 years. I visit the Eifel and Gassner for example was as fast Jasper Van De Heuvel, which IMHO is a good reference. Gass Jr is starting to beat his dad, and like I said the're is good competition between the Gr N's, so I don't think they are that bad. Normally the GT's should drive away from the Gr N's quite easy, but that isn't the case in Germany.

They can't be all Seb's, as long as there is good competition on every level, that's the only thing that counts.
Of course HaCo, thanks. Gassners are fast and Burkart does it as best he can, but I meaned drivers with an international projection. I hope Gassner jr grow in order to allow IRC or WRC, we´ll see :rolleyes: (Would Walter Rohrl return as Cunico? :D ). I think you have a very good level at Belgium, and with a lot of tradition too. :)

Jarek Z

30th March 2009, 13:42

Don't say that, so have some good competition goiing on the last 2 years. I visit the Eifel and Gassner for example was as fast Jasper Van De Heuvel, which IMHO is a good reference. Gass Jr is starting to beat his dad, and like I said the're is good competition between the Gr N's, so I don't think they are that bad. Normally the GT's should drive away from the Gr N's quite easy, but that isn't the case in Germany.

They can't be all Seb's, as long as there is good competition on every level, that's the only thing that counts.

HaCo, maybe there is some competition in German championship, but if you think that this country produced such great talents as Roehrl, Schwarz, Kremer (all ERC winners if memory serves me), Depping, Kahle, Haaf, Schelle then it's not strange that morganmilan is disappointed...

Jarek Z

30th March 2009, 13:44

He is doing an extreme calenar in an N1 Micra?

I know many drivers in Poland who should re-think their results and change their full-spec oh-so-shiny Mitsus and Subbies to a N1 Micra and see if they can fight this Belgian :D

For sure they can't beat his spirit! :up:

PLuto

30th March 2009, 21:04

Another driver in Pirelli Star Drivers is slovenian Marko Jeram.

urabus-denoS2000

30th March 2009, 21:19

Jeram is a very fast driver,I dont know what he will be driving (rumors about him doing a Clio R3 in Italy)

janez l.

30th March 2009, 22:19

Another driver in Pirelli Star Drivers is slovenian Marko Jeram.

Finally some good news about Jeram. Now let's see what he is made of...

morganmilan

30th March 2009, 22:26

HaCo, maybe there is some competition in German championship, but if you think that this country produced such great talents as Roehrl, Schwarz, Kremer (all ERC winners if memory serves me), Depping, Kahle, Haaf, Schelle then it's not strange that morganmilan is disappointed...
Absolutely right Jarek, that´s just the feeling...

PLuto

30th March 2009, 23:55

Jeram is a very fast driver,I dont know what he will be driving (rumors about him doing a Clio R3 in Italy)

I think Fiesta ST, there are no money for Clio R3.

V.Gatev

31st March 2009, 10:53

Four bulgarian crews will start in Mille Miglia 2009:
Dimitar Iliev - Yanaki Yanakiev (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9)
Todor Slavov - Dobromir Filipov (Renault Clio R3). Today they send entry form for European rally champinship.
Boris Grigorov - Valentin Budinov (Subaru Impreza WRX N10) in PSD and
Ekaterina Stratieva - Rumen Manolov (Citroen C2 Max) in PSD too.

Mirek

31st March 2009, 10:58

Great news :)

[Madeira-Rally]

31st March 2009, 12:07

Four bulgarian crews will start in Mille Miglia 2009:
Todor Slavov - Dobromir Filipov (Renault Clio R3). Today they send entry form for European rally champinship.

Hum...

Wich events will be Slavov?

V.Gatev

31st March 2009, 16:09

Mille Miglia, Istanbul Rally, Ina Delta Rally, Bulgaria Rally, Barum Rally Zlin and Elpa Greece. He found money only for 4 events, but he wants to drive all six.

Madeira

31st March 2009, 16:47

Mille Miglia, Istanbul Rally, Ina Delta Rally, Bulgaria Rally, Barum Rally Zlin and Elpa Greece. He found money only for 4 events, but he wants to drive all six.

If I'm not wrong, six results it is the minimum to be on the final schedule of ERC.

V.Gatev

31st March 2009, 17:11

Yes, he know that and search very hard money for the program, but situation in Bulgaria is not good for advertising in rally sport.

Jarek Z

31st March 2009, 18:40

It still seems to be better than in Poland. We may have 1 or maximum two drivers on Mille Miglia :(

Good luck to the Bulgarian crews!

CricketsFilm

31st March 2009, 19:07

The first Skoda S2000 is in Italy....

urabus-denoS2000

31st March 2009, 19:54

Great to hear about Slavov!
He's a great driver!

The ERC is starting to look pretty good

Tom206wrc

31st March 2009, 23:44

V.Gatev

1st April 2009, 17:25

I heard some rumors about Dochev. He will drive on ERC with 207 S2000 and in Bulgaria with Impreza N14, but only rumors.

Eyvind

1st April 2009, 18:47

It still seems to be better than in Poland. We may have 1 or maximum two drivers on Mille Miglia :(

Solowow and..... ? ;)

Jarek Z

2nd April 2009, 19:03

Solowow and..... ? ;)

Oleksowicz had some plans last year, but I'm not sure if he will put them into practice...

Eyvind

2nd April 2009, 21:43

Ok, thanks Jarek..

CricketsFilm

3rd April 2009, 10:12

The first Skoda S2000 is in Italy....

Video...

http://www.cricketsfilm.tv "A-Style Team Channel" o "CricketsFilm Channel TV" o "CricketsFilm Channel HD"

Raven

3rd April 2009, 11:13

What about the drivers of the team? Any 100% sure names?

3rd April 2009, 14:14

Video...

http://www.cricketsfilm.tv "A-Style Team Channel" o "CricketsFilm Channel TV" o "CricketsFilm Channel HD"

Has anyone told the A-Style team that their logo looks like two stick men participating in a certain sexual practice?

Mirek

3rd April 2009, 16:24

That's logo of A-Style clothing products ;)

Jarek Z

3rd April 2009, 17:45

RS, would you reject driving this car because of the logo? :D

Jarek Z

4th April 2009, 13:11

A confirmation of Corrado Fontana's ERC program for this season (in Italian and English):
http://www.corradofontana.it/static/html/mdl_newsletter/pages/tmplcorrado4.20090322224444/?languageID=ita

HaCo

4th April 2009, 14:01

Of course HaCo, thanks. Gassners are fast and Burkart does it as best he can, but I meaned drivers with an international projection. I hope Gassner jr grow in order to allow IRC or WRC, we´ll see :rolleyes: (Would Walter Rohrl return as Cunico? :D ). I think you have a very good level at Belgium, and with a lot of tradition too. :)

In the Wikkinger rally, 3 Danisch S2000 at the start. They can hardly follow the Top N4's from Germany. Not that bad I think :) Nice battle in top3.

PLuto

4th April 2009, 14:31

HaCo, this is thread about European Rally Championship, give informations about Vikinger to another thread :)

morganmilan

4th April 2009, 16:38

In the Wikkinger rally, 3 Danisch S2000 at the start. They can hardly follow the Top N4's from Germany. Not that bad I think :) Nice battle in top3.
Not that bad, you´re right, but german level at international rallying is not as high as I would like... :(

morganmilan

4th April 2009, 16:40

HaCo, this is thread about European Rally Championship, give informations about Vikinger to another thread :)
Don´t be so hard with HaCo :) ...His post becomes as answer to a previous post of mine in this thread, about german international rallying level ;)

HaCo

4th April 2009, 19:14

LOL, it's ok... :)

Just trying to make my point, but you're right. :)

PLuto

6th April 2009, 14:24

Another participant in Pirelli Star Driver is from Italy - Andrea Crugnola with Renault Clio Sport in gr. N3

Jarek Z

6th April 2009, 19:14

It's good to know that Krum Donchev is thinking about another season in the European Championship, even though he hasn't made the final decision yet:
http://www.rally-erc.com/article.php?cont=368

Tom206wrc

6th April 2009, 20:43

Jarek Z

7th April 2009, 19:07

Michal Solowow testing before Mille Miglia Rally:
http://www.rallyonline.pl/g.php?1&pg_[desc]=+DESC&modex=pokaz&T[id]=3857

Jarek Z

7th April 2009, 19:27

Does this link work?
http://www.rallyonline.pl/g.php?1&pg_[desc]=+DESC&modex=pokaz&T[id]=3857

wwbroe

7th April 2009, 22:58

Does this link work?
http://www.rallyonline.pl/g.php?1&pg_[desc]=+DESC&modex=pokaz&T[id]=3857

Yes, it does work fine for me. Thanks Jarek. ;)

katxal

8th April 2009, 00:14

nice to see 2 plates on the same car...

Mirek

8th April 2009, 00:52

Quite common thing :D
http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/fotogalery.php?events=808&fotograf=95&all=1

PLuto

9th April 2009, 17:54

List of drivers registered into ERC: http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=8294

Jarek Z

9th April 2009, 18:12

So those 2 Fabias from Jolly Club for Ojeda and Aghini was only a rumour? :(

Mirek

9th April 2009, 18:20

It wasn't rumour (in case of Ojeda) but the programme failed.

PLuto

9th April 2009, 18:21

So those 2 Fabias from Jolly Club for Ojeda and Aghini was only a rumour? :(

Aghini was only a rumour, he has never been in that project.

CricketsFilm

10th April 2009, 13:50

So those 2 Fabias from Jolly Club for Ojeda and Aghini was only a rumour? :(

Jarek is not Jolly Club but A-Style Team - Butti MotorSport

CricketsFilm

10th April 2009, 13:50

Aghini was only a rumour, he has never been in that project.

is not correct Pluto, Aghini is in the project....

PLuto

10th April 2009, 15:03

Interesting information...

wwbroe

10th April 2009, 18:48

is not correct Pluto, Aghini is in the project....

And what will be the program then CricketsFilm, it seems that you know more information, but you don't want to share it with us? :p

urabus-denoS2000

10th April 2009, 18:56

Aghini in ERC?

CricketsFilm

10th April 2009, 20:41

no program for now...

urabus-denoS2000

10th April 2009, 22:20

OK now I'm confused ..... :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

CricketsFilm

10th April 2009, 22:26

OK now I'm confused ..... :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

Also I.... :-)

Madeira

11th April 2009, 09:38

no program for now...
What kind of project is this? one car, one driver, no program, and no budget?

Jarek Z

11th April 2009, 13:46

Very strange project indeed, just like everything Jolly Club did after 1999.

Just like I thought - having Aghini in ERC was too sweet to be real :(

PLuto

13th April 2009, 01:15

Krum Donchev was testing before Rally 1000 Miglia - http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=8308

http://www.autosport.cz/img/clanky/a1cec9faa61f6924c98538b0eb8bffa6.jpg

urabus-denoS2000

13th April 2009, 11:09

Nice livery

Prefer the old one though

Jarek Z

13th April 2009, 15:09

I think he will be using the old Prista livery in Bulgarian and the new one in European Championship.

Strange - not long ago USAG split with Iliev and now they are on Donchev's car. Anyway, good luck in the new season!

V.Gatev

13th April 2009, 18:57

Todor Slavov car for this season. Tomorrow he will entered for 2WD European Rally Championship, because Bulgarian Federation made mistakes with the documents.

PLuto

13th April 2009, 19:32

Yes, article about Slavov in Czech with pictures - http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=8310

http://www.autosport.cz/img/clanky/a6029aa3edf5dc619687aa1cc5d14049.jpg

urabus-denoS2000

13th April 2009, 19:57

I see that Croatia Delta is in his programm,very nice to see that,he's a very fast driver

PLuto

13th April 2009, 20:55

And I can tell you, that both czech crews registered into ERC also plans to go to Croatia.

urabus-denoS2000

13th April 2009, 22:27

Tluštak and Černy?

I assume you are coming with them ;)

PLuto

14th April 2009, 20:03

I am pleased that I can officially confirm start of FIA European Rally Championship TV Channel.

More info here - http://www.rally-erc.com/article.php?cont=395

http://www.rally-erc.com/img/ercbannernew.gif

Raven

15th April 2009, 07:05

Great news! I hope that videos will include more outside shots than onboards :)

Jarek Z

15th April 2009, 17:49

Good news! If this year's season is interesting I will want it on DVD at the end of the year! And please, not too many onboards, we have enough of them in WRC and IRC.

Last week Krum Donchev was testing his Peugeot with Bryan Bouffier, I hope he learned from Bouffie as much as possible! :)

Mirek

15th April 2009, 18:25

What is wrong with onboards?

Jarek Z

15th April 2009, 19:28

Usually all you see is a band of grey aphalt in the bottom of the screen and blue sky in the upper part. How interesting is that?

Don't you prefer to see what the stage looks like, how the car is driven, what the atmosphere of the rally is, the landscape etc.?

Mirek

15th April 2009, 19:32

For me the best way to find out how the stages look like is to see onboard. Videos from some good spectating places can't give me the real picture of the stages.

I like outside videos, of course, but I also like onboards very much (I wouldn't say that most of them are bad quality) :)

urabus-denoS2000

15th April 2009, 19:37

Cricket films usually have a good combination of inside and outside the car

Jarek Z

15th April 2009, 20:18

Well, as always - it's a matter of taste.

I apologize if that will be old news for you, but Vieffecorse team announced details of their ERC programme for Elwis Chentre.

Car: Citroen C2 R2 Max
Rallies: Rally 1000 Miglia, Rally Delta Croatia (HR), Rally of Ypres (B), Barum Rally (CZ), Rallye Antibes (F) and Rallye du Valais (CH).

Good luck to Elwis!

urabus-denoS2000

15th April 2009, 20:59

I'll be cheering for Elwis on my rally ;)

wwbroe

16th April 2009, 09:14

Is Cavigioli not driving in 1000 Miglia this weekend, because i don't see him on entrylist? I tought he was on list for doing ERC again this year? :( :confused:

Mirek

16th April 2009, 11:16

Heavy rain in Italy and no different forrecast for Mille Miglia...

PLuto

16th April 2009, 13:42

There were rain till 11:30, from that time is only cloudy. Shakedown started on wet, but last cars were going on dry.

PLuto

16th April 2009, 18:36

Few news and pics from Miglia on http://www.rally-erc.com. Results are prepared (I hope), first summary on FIA ERC Channel TV will be tonight.

CricketsFilm

26th April 2009, 22:22

Online the video of Rally 1000 Miglia 2009, on

http://www.cricketsfilm.tv "European Rally Championship Channel TV"

PLuto

4th May 2009, 18:19

New driver registered into ERC - Brian Lavio http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=8447

Jarek Z

4th May 2009, 18:41

Is that true that Tobia Cavallini registered in ERC as well?

Jarek Z

6th May 2009, 20:11

It is possible that Elwis Chentre will drive Citroen C2 S1600 instead of C2 R2 on Croatia Rally. The car is going to be prepared by Vieffecorse team.

urabus-denoS2000

6th May 2009, 20:12

Excellent news ;)

urabus-denoS2000

7th May 2009, 12:59

Luca Betti is not coming to Croatia.He wanted the organizer to cover 50% of the cost for driving the rally.He advised to contact the Peugeot dealer in Croatia (which would not work very well)

In my opinion he's not so fast to ask the organizers to pay his arrival...

But anyway he's not coming

Fontana,Donchev and Lavio are confirmed and we can also expect Solowow,Slavov,Cerny,Tlustak to be sure

As Jarek said Chentre maybe coming in an C2 S1600

urabus-denoS2000

7th May 2009, 22:54

And Marco Cavigioli confirmed he's coming to Croatia ;)

The only problem is that the rally is still not 100% sure

modri dirkac

8th May 2009, 11:49

And Marco Cavigioli confirmed he's coming to Croatia ;)

The only problem is that the rally is still not 100% sure

Good news: as I heard rally will be organised as planned. :)

urabus-denoS2000

8th May 2009, 14:23

The rally will be held as planned :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

Jarek Z

8th May 2009, 14:23

Excellent news ;)

But not for Antonin Tlustak ;)

What car will Cavigioli drive?

Jarek Z

8th May 2009, 14:26

Luca Betti is not coming to Croatia.He wanted the organizer to cover 50% of the cost for driving the rally.He advised to contact the Peugeot dealer in Croatia (which would not work very well)
In my opinion he's not so fast to ask the organizers to pay his arrival...

You are exactly right, Urabus! Betti must have an enormous ego. What doees he think? That he is Basso or Travaglia?!

urabus-denoS2000

8th May 2009, 23:05

Exactly ;)

I didn't have anything against Betti before but now he lost a little bit of respect in my eyes

Jarek Z

9th May 2009, 08:50

Maybe he suffered some brain concusion in the Turkish accident? Let's hope he recovers quickly! ;)

Mirek

15th June 2009, 18:59

It looks like Dimitar Iliev may drive Fabia S2000 from A-Style team in Rally Bulgaria.

urabus-denoS2000

15th June 2009, 22:04

Wow!

PLuto

15th June 2009, 22:48

]It looks like Dimitar Iliev may drive Fabia S2000 from A-Style team in Rally Bulgaria.

If he will find money... (not so good now)

Mirek

15th June 2009, 23:09

There is a word "may"...

prospeed bulgaria

16th June 2009, 13:12

I hope the sponsor (BTC) will find money for one S2000 car. This would be very good for him, especially for his home rally. Because with this EVO 9 he don't have any chances to win (like in 2007) :)

V.Gatev

19th June 2009, 13:01

Official facebook page of Todor Slavov and Bulbet Rally Team. A lot of pictures, videos and on-boards.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bulbet-Rally-Team/96769131967#/pages/Bulbet-Rally-Team/96769131967

Pinto

22nd June 2009, 13:48

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Tom206wrc

17th September 2009, 10:57

Entrylist Elpa Rally :confused:

Wim_Impreza

17th September 2009, 11:01

Entrylist Elpa Rally :confused:

http://ethea.elpa.gr/?cat_id=24&page_id=1370 (click on the 4th link).

tolis

17th September 2009, 11:02

Here you are, Tom:, directly:
http://ethea.elpa.gr/common/includes/media.php?id=2230 (http://ethea.elpa.gr/common/includes/media.php?id=2230)

Tom206wrc

17th September 2009, 13:27

Thanks ;)

Only three S2000s :mark:
But they should "play" in front of everyone else :p :

tolis

17th September 2009, 13:58

But they should "play" in front of everyone else :p :
Hope not!!!
Go Vovos!!!!!!!!
Go Papadimitriou!!!!

atsiotras79

17th September 2009, 17:30

Thanks ;)

Only three S2000s :mark:
But they should "play" in front of everyone else :p :

Ι don't agree!
Vovos and Papajim will be faster than Solowow and Fontana for sure and I will not be surprised even if they are faster than Basso on these stages!

Raven

17th September 2009, 21:35

harriswrc

17th September 2009, 23:03

I will be very surprised and very disappointed (again) when Papa will be faster than Solowow. Faster than Basso? Impossible.
I'm not sure in what shape is Vovos but he can be close (in front or behind) to Solowow, who is always fighting for the points, not for the result.
Fontana is slow on gravel, so he will be no rival.
Basso is coming for the points, so I suppose that he will drive just to be faster than Solowow. Solowow is not so experienced on gravel and I think that he can't match the times of Vovos, as he didn't the last time they meet on gravel, 2nd day of Rally Halkidikis 2007. Ok, Vovos retired after 1st stage of 2nd leg, but as you can see from his times at Rally Thermaikou which took place at the same stages of Halkidikis earlier that year, Solowow was much slower.
On the other hand, Itea stages are well known to Papadimitriou and Vovos, as they competed there many many times at past Acropolis Rallies!
And of course, Solowow and Basso have to clean the roads while Papadim and Vovos starts behind.

So for me, 1st favorit Vovos, 2nd Papadimitriou, 3rd Basso.

tolis

17th September 2009, 23:08

So for me, 1st favorit Vovos, 2nd Papadimitriou, 3rd Basso.
Makari!!! Let's hope!!! :)
You are very optimistic, though. I don't think that both Vovos and Papadimitriou will reach the finish without any problems. Let's wait and see...

Helstar

18th September 2009, 04:01

Tom206wrc

18th September 2009, 08:59

Solowow not big experience on gravel ??? In polish championship are only tarmac roads ??? :p :

Wim_Impreza

18th September 2009, 09:29

Gr.N cars have no chances against S2000, but eventually the local drivers who know the roads a lot (and be very skilled too) can bring some battle (like Pech in Barum).
Anyway, I hope Basso don't think about his beloved Sanremo and concentrate 100% on this one. Otherwise, usual epic fail from him ^^;

You can't compare Barum with Elpa Rally.

In Elpa, there is of course gravel and for me Vovos is the favourite to win the event. I think it will be a nice fight between Basso and Papadimitríou for second place. Basso will maybe not drive full attack, as he will be concentrating on Sołowow. If Basso drives full attack, then he goes off road I think and are his chances on the ERC title very small.

dimviii

18th September 2009, 10:03

You can't compare Barum with Elpa Rally.

In Elpa, there is of course gravel and for me Vovos is the favourite to win the event. I think it will be a nice fight between Basso and Papadimitríou for second place. Basso will maybe not drive full attack, as he will be concentrating on Sołowow. If Basso drives full attack, then he goes off road I think and are his chances on the ERC title very small.

Wim Papajim this year is very fast.Count him :s mokin:

atsiotras79

18th September 2009, 13:48

Last year in Elpa Rally (the event was done but did not count for ERC), Vovos and Papajim drove only the 2nd day (gravel) and they had a great battle in which Papajim won for a few seconds!

Vovos "grew up" in these stages and Papajim the same (+ Papajim comes from Itea I think)

As harriswrc mentioned on the first stage of the gravel day of Rally Elpa 2007 (SS8)
Vovos was 35sec faster than Isik and Donchev and almost 1min30'' faster than Solowow.

I believe the differences of Vovos and Papajim will be more or less the same with Solowow and Fontana! Definately this will not be the case with Basso which I think he will be much closer to them and why not challenge them! I also think that Basso has to win ERC! He does not have to win the 2 Greeks to do that!

Jarek Z

19th September 2009, 14:44

So you say that the stages of this year's ELPA Rally are not completely new?

atsiotras79

19th September 2009, 15:00

So you say that the stages of this year's ELPA Rally are not completely new?

YES! :)

harriswrc

19th September 2009, 15:37

So you say that the stages of this year's ELPA Rally are not completely new?Completely new for international ELPA rally, but used many many times at Acropolis Rally.

tolis

24th September 2009, 18:40

SD times:
1. Michal Solowow (3:06.8)
2. Giandomenico Basso (3:10.3)
3. Corrado Fontana (3:24.9)
Neither Papadimitriou nor Vovos started in the SD.

tolis

25th September 2009, 18:37

Photos from rally Elpa's SD:
http://www.rally-erc.com/photo.php?cont=110
In some hours we'll head straightly to the stages!!!!

Jarek Z

25th September 2009, 19:20

Thanks for the photos. This stage looks beautiful. Strange that Solowow was faster than Basso on shakedown. Have a great time guys!

Jarek Z

25th September 2009, 19:22

Is this a real Super 1600 car?
http://www.rally-erc.com/foto/gallery/110/027.jpg

tolis

25th September 2009, 19:39

Is this a real Super 1600 car?
http://www.rally-erc.com/foto/gallery/110/027.jpg
No, it's not a S1600 car,it's an A/7 class car!!! Thanks Jarek!!! :)

dimviii

26th September 2009, 07:08

live results from rally ELPA

http://www.ethea-live.gr/

harriswrc

26th September 2009, 07:34

After ss1:
1. Basso
2. Vovos +12
3. Papadimitriou +14,5
4. Solowow +23,6
5. Nioras +48,7
6. Fontana +1.06,9

wwbroe

26th September 2009, 07:54

After ss1:
1. Basso
2. Vovos +12
3. Papadimitriou +14,5
4. Solowow +23,6
5. Nioras +48,7
6. Fontana +1.06,9

Good lead for Basso allready after first stage, see if he can keep up this pace.

wwbroe

26th September 2009, 08:18

Basso is loosing about half a minute compared to Solowow on second stage, what happened? :confused:

harriswrc

26th September 2009, 08:25

Puncture maybe? Pavliani is a very rough stage...

wwbroe

26th September 2009, 08:32

Puncture maybe? Pavliani is a very rough stage...

Ok, thanks. Also Fontana is doing very bad time, loosing more then 3 minutes. But he is not that good on gravel ofcourse.

harriswrc

26th September 2009, 08:32

4 CERNY Jan - KOHOUT Pavel MG ZR 160
Retired due to mechanical failure.

16 ANAGNOSTAKOS Ioannis - MOUZAKIS Nikos MITSUBISHI Lancer Evo 9
Retired at the SS Stop due to Mechanical failure.

24 HALIVELAKIS Konstantinos - MAHERAS Leonidas PEUGEOT 206 XS Kit Car
Retired due to transmission problems.

Burak

26th September 2009, 09:01

Solowow beats 2.2sec at ss3. I'm confiused.

wwbroe

26th September 2009, 09:19

After three stages, it is Solowow in the lead, Basso having troubles with dust in the car.

1. Solowow
2. Papadimitriou at 6"6
3. Basso at 8"8
4. Vovos at 34"0

Tom206wrc

26th September 2009, 10:49

Who said Solowow would be unable to perform here ???? :p :

Jarek Z

26th September 2009, 11:06

Good question Tom. And do you know where is the guy, who said that Papa and Vovos will dominate the event? ;)

By the way, is that San Marino flag by Papadimitriou's name in the results?

Jarek Z

26th September 2009, 11:07

Good stage times from young Bulgarian Todor Slavov's. He's doing much better than Tlustak!

Wim_Impreza

26th September 2009, 11:10

Tlust'ák only drives to finish the rally and Slavov is a better driver.

Jarek Z

26th September 2009, 11:21

Where is Haris Kaltsounis and his Opel Corsa S2000?

havk

26th September 2009, 11:24

The pictures from shekdown are really beautiful - beautiful mountain landscape. I thought the surface on Elpa Rally would be much more stony!
The difreence between Lancer and S2000 are big and Vovos and Papadimitriou rather can't compete with Basso and even Solowow. After 3 stages Solowow is ahead of Basso - "Solek" seems to feel better on gravel though I think Basso will take lead soon - but we will see.

wwbroe

26th September 2009, 11:40

Basso is 23 sec faster as Solowow on stage 4 and is taking back the lead. :up: :up: :up:

Jarek Z

26th September 2009, 11:46

wwbroe

26th September 2009, 11:46

Seems that it is raining in Itea, so less problems with dust? ;)

wwbroe

26th September 2009, 11:48

Papadimitriou is making second time and is second overall as well, leaving Solowow third place.

Jarek Z

26th September 2009, 11:49

Let's wait for Vovos then!

Wim_Impreza

26th September 2009, 12:03

Vovos lost almost 2 minutes in SS4. :(

harriswrc

26th September 2009, 12:30

Service: A (ITEA)

1 SOLOWOW Michal - BARAN Maciek PEUGEOT 207 S2000
«Stages were quite slippery. In the first one I couldn’t find the way to drive. I had to carry for the tyres. In the next two I drove more aggressive. I’ll keep on the same pace for the rest of the day.»

7 PAPADIMITRIOU Ioannis - HARRYMAN Allan MITSUBISHI Lancer Evo 9
«We made a wrong tyre choice and lost a lot of time in wet parts. The compound was quite hard for these surfaces. There is a long way to go.»

8 VOVOS Aris - “EL - EM” MITSUBISHI Lancer Evo 9
«We spun twice; once on the first and one on the third ss and caused lost a lot of time. We also don’t feel ok with our rear breaks but we’ll try to fix the problem. The gravel is rough enough so second loop will be crucial for all.»

harriswrc

26th September 2009, 12:32

I thought that Vovos could perform better, at least he could match Papadim's times... But it seems that he is getting older and older... I think that his spuns and break problems are only excuses.

PLuto

26th September 2009, 12:47

By the way, is that San Marino flag by Papadimitriou's name in the results?

Yes

harriswrc

26th September 2009, 12:53

I agree with Havk. The stages look beautiful, nearly as beautiful as the Halkidiki stages in the nineties. I wish I could see it all live.

For historic photos lovers, pictures from Rally ELPA Halkidiki 1997, courtesy of our friend Harris:
http://rallyonline.pl:84/g.php?1&pg_[order]=id&pg_[desc]=+DESC&pg_[ex_path]=306&modex=pokaz&T[id]=776
I can confirm you that Halkidiki stages are far better than the roads around Itea.
http://www.r40.gr/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=18239
http://www.r40.gr/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=12612

They are faster and everybody loves them, competitors and spectators!
It's a pity that they are not used at any rally since Halkidikis Rally 2007 :-(

PLuto

26th September 2009, 12:59

Few pictures from day one and some drivers quotes on http://www.rally-erc.com

wwbroe

26th September 2009, 13:03

Massive time loss for Basso on stage 5, loosing 48 sec compared to Solowow. :(

Jarek Z

26th September 2009, 13:04

Solowow back in the lead after SS5!

harriswrc

26th September 2009, 13:08

Solowow back in the lead after SS5!Let's wait Papadim's time ;-)
Edit: He is slow enough

harriswrc

26th September 2009, 13:11

It is raining hard??? Times are much slower than the 1st passage from the stage.

harriswrc

26th September 2009, 13:13

Vovos retired after ss4- driveshaft

Jarek Z

26th September 2009, 13:17

With just one stage to go and over 30-second advantage, it is almost sure that Solowow will win the first day... What is Basso doing?

harriswrc

26th September 2009, 13:26

With just one stage to go and over 30-second advantage, it is almost sure that Solowow will win the first day... What is Basso doing?
Info from the stages: It is raining hard at 2nd loop, and at least at ss5, there were foggy conditions and low visibility.

Tom206wrc

26th September 2009, 13:32

And Abarth sent Basso there rather to Sanremo because they wanted to win at least a championship(ERC) :mark:

wwbroe

26th September 2009, 13:44

Solowow is loosing over two minutes on the last stage, what a crazy rally. :eek:

HaCo

26th September 2009, 13:44

Am I missing something? Basso is in the lead!

Wim_Impreza

26th September 2009, 13:45

There can happen a lot of things, Tom. Elpa is always unpredictable. :)

HaCo

26th September 2009, 13:59

Solowow drops to third...

wwbroe

26th September 2009, 14:47

So, at the end of day 1, this is how it looks like:

1. Basso 1h55'25"9
2. Papadimitriou at 55"5
3. Solowow at 1'53"5
4. Nioras at 7'13"2
5. Fontana at 7'27"9
6. Panagiotopoulos at 7'53"1
7. Slavov at 13'17"7

Jarek Z

26th September 2009, 15:12

Solowow is loosing over two minutes on the last stage, what a crazy rally. :eek:

Solowow turned around in one of the corners and then had a problem with reverse gear in his car.

Helstar

26th September 2009, 16:35

Good question Tom. And do you know where is the guy, who said that Papa and Vovos will dominate the event? ;)

lolololol ! :D

And they shout at me after what I said ...

Gr.N cars have no chances against S2000, but eventually the local drivers who know the roads a lot (and be very skilled too) can bring some battle (like Pech in Barum).

atsiotras79

26th September 2009, 17:58

Good question Tom. And do you know where is the guy, who said that Papa and Vovos will dominate the event? ;)

Here I am! Judging by the differences of 2007 and the knowledge of the road of Vovos and Papajim I honestly expected what I said! But I was proven wrong...

Both Greeks had troubles, Papajim wrong tyre choice on both loops and Vovos had problems with front differential among others but also Basso and Solowow had problems too...

Basso is clearly the fastest in the stages but also Solowow's performance is very good! Congrats to both them so far.

Tomorrow another very difficult day is coming...

HaCo

27th September 2009, 08:32

And we have a new leader again, because Basso lost 1:45 :(

He is now 45 secs behind the Evo of Papadimitriou...

HaCo

27th September 2009, 09:21

Solowow missing on SS9?

N.O.T

27th September 2009, 09:52

No greek driver is at the level of the europeans yet, as always greek champions are only champions in words and its hard to realise the truth with all the yes men surounding them....even tourists like solowow are better....

Papadimitriou leads in this nerve wrecking rally...lets see what lies ahead.

Wim_Impreza

27th September 2009, 10:24

The third man in the rally, Fontana, is more than 9 minutes behind the leader.

Nioras lost 5 minutes in SS7 due to a puncture.

harriswrc

27th September 2009, 11:04

FLASH SS9
Michal Solowow retired after hitting on a rock; the sump guard of the 207 S2000 has been broken and lost a gear. Now, Giandomenico Basso, who after all set the fastest time in the stage, is 33,9 behind Ioannis Papadimitriou, has only to take care of the car until the finish. Corrado Fontana climbed third overall.

harriswrc

27th September 2009, 13:44

Papadimitriou is the winner!!! Congratulations!
It's the first time that a Greek driver (with a San Marino flag) wins ELPA rally after 2001 when Vovos was the winner.

PLuto

27th September 2009, 14:22

On http://www.rally-erc.com added some new photos...

Jarek Z

27th September 2009, 17:36

Papadimitriou is the winner!!! Congratulations!
It's the first time that a Greek driver (with a San Marino flag) wins ELPA rally after 2001 when Vovos was the winner.

First Greek since 2001. That is exactly why I didn't believe in a Greek victory in this rally. But I was wrong. Congratulations to Papa!

Here is a video showing what happened to Solowow on SS9. They hit some rock with the bottom of their car and it destroyed the gearbox.
http://www.cersanitrally.pl/data/Pliki/223_CRT_Elpa2009_SS09.wmv

ERC standings after ELPA Rally:
http://www.rally-erc.com/standings.php

tolis

28th September 2009, 20:08

It was a very nice rally, I enjoyed it a lot!!!The weather on Saturday was rainy and foggy!!! It was like RAC!!! I liked Basso's driving!!! He was very fast but the puncture didn't allow him to fight for the win on day 2. Solowow was also very nice to see (he tried as much as he could). Very nice performance by Slavov with his Clio R3, although he has no experience on gravel. Papadimitriou and Vovos were very fast and aggressive. On the other hand, I was disappointed by both Fontana and Tlustak. Jan Cerny's car was very weak on the first SS that I saw him.
Congratulations to Papadimitriou. It was a pity that Vovos retired on the first day and couldn't fight for the win...
Nice to meet PLuto on the SP!!! See you again mate!!!
Photos:
http://2009.elparally.gr/el/category/3
http://www.xwmatinos.gr/Gallery/09/elpa_rally.htm
http://www.r40.gr/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=62233
http://s881.photobucket.com/albums/ac15/giannis-agr/?albumview=grid