National Rally championships News [Archive] - Page 35

tc10a

13th November 2017, 09:44

Jarek,

you said Neubauer lacks talent. For me without talent it´s impossible to challenge a 14 time champion in an fully works supported latest spec Polo, with an 5 year old Fiesta, until the very last stage of the season (where a driveshaft brake). Please note also that it was the second technical issue for Neubauer (in Schneebergland he had engine failure, 0 Points), Baumschlager had not a single technical Problem.

At the end the best Team won, but just saying...

Baumschlager had also technical problems this season, in Rallye Weiz he had no rear brakes for the last two stages.

Also without Neubauers problem on last stage I am quite sure Baumschlager would have won (with a smaller margin), as he was very dominant on all stages during the rally on this final section.

Jarek Z

13th November 2017, 10:01

you said Neubauer lacks talent. For me without talent it´s impossible to challenge a 14 time champion in an fully works supported latest spec Polo, with an 5 year old Fiesta, until the very last stage of the season (where a driveshaft brake). Please note also that it was the second technical issue for Neubauer (in Schneebergland he had engine failure, 0 Points), Baumschlager had not a single technical Problem.

At the end the best Team won, but just saying...

Adler, I respect your opinion, but come on... how difficult is it to defeat a 60-year old Baumschlager? And let's not forget that Mundl wasn't drivng VW Polo WRC in all rounds...

Adler

13th November 2017, 10:10

Baumschlager had also technical problems this season, in Rallye Weiz he had no rear brakes for the last two stages.

Also without Neubauers problem on last stage I am quite sure Baumschlager would have won (with a smaller margin), as he was very dominant on all stages during the rally on this final section.
true, but Bamschlager was over 20 seconds behind when that happened on penultimate stage, so it didn´t affect the championship like Neubauers engine failure.
About the driveshaft Problem in Waldviertel you might be right, even Neubauer admitted that it wouldn´t have been enough most likely without this issue...of course he was a bit pissed because he lost the championship on this rallycrosstrack, where they had to drive 6 times in total...

Adler

13th November 2017, 10:17

Adler, I respect your opinion, but come on... how difficult is it to defeat a 60-year old Baumschlager? And let's not forget that Mundl wasn't drivng VW Polo WRC in all rounds...
well, it´s hard enough for all the others, still we talk about national championship, i know austrian championship is not the strongest and Neubauer for sure is not a world class driver, but for me he made good rogress in the last 2 seasons and is the fastest driver in Austria at the moment. Edit: besides Andreas Aigner.

I have deep respect for Baumschlagers efforts though.

Ucci

13th November 2017, 16:03

electroliquid

13th November 2017, 19:43

Jarek, Mundl won the championship. True. Congratulations.
But, for me the real hero is still Neubauer. Neubauer was competing with ''museum'' technology against last year's world champion car!!
And Mundl did not convincingly won the championship, but barely.....
At the end I was also pleasantly surprised over Mayer-Melnhof pace, as he was on few ocasions even faster than Mundl or Neubauer......he is showing progress.

That's true, but Mundl himself isn't "latest spec" driver, Neubauer is good, but Mundl is something extraordinary, by having very good pace at his age, and also still have desire to compete.

WRC1

13th November 2017, 20:05

Eery winner deserves congratulations, even if he lacks talent, so I congratulate him.

NO Jarek! your comment was disrespectfull, if you rate Hermann Neubauer as an untalented driver, especially after this season than you are still diqualified with this opinion...nothing changed!

JUF

14th November 2017, 14:17

NO Jarek! your comment was disrespectfull, if you rate Hermann Neubauer as an untalented driver, especially after this season than you are still diqualified with this opinion...nothing changed!

I don't think this is disrespectful. If someone lacks talent this doesn't mean that he is untalented...

electroliquid

14th November 2017, 14:55

If someone lacks talent this doesn't mean that he is untalented...

It exactly means that, while Neubauer obviously IS talented, and this year ALMOST did impossible, and was so close to living legend; maybe he isn't World class driver, but c'mon - only own WRC car isn't enough to drive fast, it need talent, and Neubauer was fast all season long.

JUF

15th November 2017, 12:27

It exactly means that, while Neubauer obviously IS talented, and this year ALMOST did impossible, and was so close to living legend; maybe he isn't World class driver, but c'mon - only own WRC car isn't enough to drive fast, it need talent, and Neubauer was fast all season long.
I have to disagree here. Just an example: When you say Dani Sordo lacks talent compared to Sébastien Ogier that doesn't mean that Sordo is untalented. He is just not as talented as Ogier. Is that really disrespectful? I don't think so...

electroliquid

15th November 2017, 13:28

I have to disagree here. Just an example: When you say Dani Sordo lacks talent compared to Sébastien Ogier that doesn't mean that Sordo is untalented. He is just not as talented as Ogier. Is that really disrespectful? I don't think so...

You have the point, it's more about wordplay in this case, so maybe there is native English speaking guys, who could sort this out?

JUF

15th November 2017, 13:41

it's more about wordplay in this case, so maybe there is native English speaking guys, who could sort this out? You´re right. I´m no native speaker, but the question which occurs here is if "lack" means "missing" (this would mean no talent at all) or just "less than others" (the example of Ogier and Sordo).

But back to topic: Hermann Neubauer is probably not the next World Champion, but the has achieved a lot against Mundl Baumschlager. That´s for sure.

hari

17th November 2017, 20:15

The final stage of Rally Waldviertel 2017 onboard - Baumschlager / Winklhofer VW Polo R WRC - full throttle and lots of emotions at the end:
https://vimeo.com/242925623

http://www.ir7.at/vv.jpg (https://vimeo.com/242925623)

Fiat-131-Abarth

21st November 2017, 18:31

First news about Jänner Rallye 2018:
http://www.rallye-oem.at/sites/orm_jaenner_rallye_2018_fixiert.html

The time table will be quite the same like 2015. They skipped the super fast Pregarten stage and had to change the Liebenau stage for enviromental reasons.
The chief of the organisation Robert Zitta said, that he received already 8 entries although the regulations have not been published yet. There should been already entries from italian, czech and slovakian drivers.

Fiat-131-Abarth

24th November 2017, 19:50

The regulations of the Jänner Rallye have been published

http://www.jaennerrallye.at/fileadmin/user_upload/Ausschreibung_Ja_nnerrallye_2018.pdf

Entries are closing on Dec 20th

WUff1

25th November 2017, 07:54

The regulations of the Jänner Rallye have been published

http://www.jaennerrallye.at/fileadmin/user_upload/Ausschreibung_Ja_nnerrallye_2018.pdf

Entries are closing on Dec 20th

Good that ceremonial start is back on city´s main square - like in the old days.

Rally Power

27th November 2017, 13:36

First win for a N5 in Spain's tarmac at Rallye Comunidad de Madrid, the season last event. Gorka Antxustegi in the Suzuki Swift R+ (it’d be easier if they simply call it N5) built by ARVidal, dominated the rally since SS1, profiting from Ares initial problems and Garcia absence. Pelaez (Fiesta R5) came in second and Ares managed to recover from P10 to P3, by wining most of the stages. Fuster, on the N5 RMC Clio, was always a bit behind, finishing sixth.

mArvAlcao17

27th November 2017, 15:16

This week is the final round of Indonesian Rally Championship & Indonesian Sprint Rally Championship, both of them will be held at Rambong Sialang, near Medan, North Sumatra (Same location as WRC Rally Indonesian in 1996-97)

4 stages will be held in the 7th round of Indonesian Sprint Rally C'ship, on December 2nd:
1471

And on the next day, 6 stages for Indonesian Rally C'ship
1472

dimviii

30th November 2017, 16:30

Lukyanuk with swift N5 at rally Comarca
https://www.rallyes.net/alexey-lukyanuk-rallye-ulloa/

electroliquid

1st December 2017, 06:51

Rally season in Baltics will start in 19th of January in Alūksne, Latvia as Latvia and Estonia Rally, and Latvia and Lithuania rally-sprint first event of season. http://autorally.lv/files/r160/RallyGuide-2.pdf
More info, as usual, will be there --> http://autorally.lv/?m=3&r=160

mArvAlcao17

1st December 2017, 11:03

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DP39BQZUIAAcgMR.jpg

It's OFFICIAL: Rizal Sungkar of Pertamax Motorsport Team is 2017 Indonesian Sprint Rally Drivers Champion

With just 1 round to spare and 14 points advantage over BRM Motorsport's Ryan Nirwan, he no longer catchable.

Nirwan however, has a chance to grab Indonesian Rally title

focus206

1st December 2017, 12:58

It's OFFICIAL: Rizal Sungkar of Pertamax Motorsport Team is 2017 Indonesian Sprint Rally Drivers Champion

With just 1 round to spare and 14 points advantage over BRM Motorsport's Ryan Nirwan, he no longer catchable.

Nirwan however, has a chance to grab Indonesian Rally title
Is there a website with info/results/news about the Indonesian rally and rallysprint championships? It's one of the most difficult national championships to gather info about...

mArvAlcao17

1st December 2017, 13:26

Is there a website with info/results/news about the Indonesian rally and rallysprint championships? It's one of the most difficult national championships to gather info about...

There are many:
racing4.net
fastnlow.net
sportku.com
etc.

The problem is, most of them (i wanna said that it's all of them) are sponsored by one instance/team/sponsor, so the news are biased.

However, if you are looking for the results table, racing4.net is the best about that, but they are pretty late.

The other problem is there are no press release, not even official social media, and just one of many problems..

That's why i started a social media platform named Indonesian Rally Fan-base (you can find us on FB, twitter and Instagram), give information to the public, I even count the classification/standings all by myself

focus206

1st December 2017, 14:00

There are many:
racing4.net
fastnlow.net
sportku.com
etc.

The problem is, most of them (i wanna said that it's all of them) are sponsored by one instance/team/sponsor, so the news are biased.

However, if you are looking for the results table, racing4.net is the best about that, but they are pretty late.

The other problem is there are no press release, not even official social media, and just one of many problems..

That's why i started a social media platform named Indonesian Rally Fan-base (you can find us on FB, twitter and Instagram), give information to the public, I even count the classification/standings all by myself

Nice, good job!
At the end of 2016 I was searching for the Indonesian rally champion, but couldn't find any info on that, was the national rally championship held in 2016? I remember to have found info about 2 different national rallysprint championship (or at least that's what I understood with the translator).

mArvAlcao17

1st December 2017, 14:27

Nice, good job!

Thank's mate

At the end of 2016 I was searching for the Indonesian rally champion, but couldn't find any info on that, was the national rally championship held in 2016? I remember to have found info about 2 different national rallysprint championship (or at least that's what I understood with the translator).

Indonesian Rally Championship (Sometimes people at here label that as Indonesian Speed Rally C'ship, but i avoid that word), wasn't held in 2016 because IMI (Indonesian Motorsport Association) doesn't have any spirit to held that, fortunately the championship are restarted on this year.

About champions list, it's completely blank, so that's my task for christmas holiday.

mArvAlcao17

1st December 2017, 14:32

Btw, the point scoring system at Indonesian Championship (both Rally & Sprint Rally) are unique, having just been implemented in 2017.

So the point scheme are changed from current FIA spec to old Top-6 FIA spec (10-6-4-3-2-1), but with 1 point/SS the crews completed.

For example, if someone wins on 4 SS sprint rally, he will get 14 points.

And, if someone didn't start the stage, the point will be not counted for each stage they didn't start

focus206

1st December 2017, 15:20

Thank's mate

Indonesian Rally Championship (Sometimes people at here label that as Indonesian Speed Rally C'ship, but i avoid that word), wasn't held in 2016 because IMI (Indonesian Motorsport Association) doesn't have any spirit to held that, fortunately the championship are restarted on this year.

About champions list, it's completely blank, so that's my task for christmas holiday.

Thanks for the insights!
I do have a partial list of Indonesian national rally champions, I can write it to you if you want, could be a base to create a proper list. There are good chances there are some mistakes in it, as the sources were many, but someone who speaks Indonesian for sure can double check and write a proper list more easily.

mArvAlcao17

1st December 2017, 15:54

Thanks for the insights!
I do have a partial list of Indonesian national rally champions, I can write it to you if you want, could be a base to create a proper list. There are good chances there are some mistakes in it, as the sources were many, but someone who speaks Indonesian for sure can double check and write a proper list more easily.

Go do that mate, then i'll try to complete that ASAP

focus206

1st December 2017, 17:19

Go do that mate, then i'll try to complete that ASAP

I've sent you a private message with the list

Fiat-131-Abarth

14th December 2017, 05:17

The Jänner Rallye time table has been released:
http://www.jaennerrallye.at/fileadmin/user_upload/Zeitplan-Timetable.pdf

Fiat-131-Abarth

15th December 2017, 06:53

Entries of Jänner Rallye are closing on Dec 20th
Until now there is very little information about the received entries.
Quite sure are:
Fischerlehner Fiesta R5
Rigler Fiesta R5
Grössing Mitsubishi Evo IX
J. Wagner Impreza R4
S. Wagner Mazda 323

KKSF

21st December 2017, 15:18

Rally season 2017 review.
KKSD HD video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXDIgy4MQ38

4Regioni

26th December 2017, 14:24

The Jaenner Rally will return, tomorrow press conference. Do you have any info?
http://www.jaennerrallye.at/rcm-aktuell/

Fiat-131-Abarth

27th December 2017, 18:40

Entry list of the Jänner Rallye:

http://www.jaennerrallye.at/fileadmin/user_upload/Jaennerrallye_2018_Nennliste.pdf

evoIX

27th December 2017, 18:46

Entry list of the Jänner Rallye:

http://www.jaennerrallye.at/fileadmin/user_upload/Jaennerrallye_2018_Nennliste.pdf

Neubauer,Baumschlager?

electroliquid

27th December 2017, 18:54

No Neubauer, no Baumschlager; will Baumschlager drive 2018 season?

focus206

27th December 2017, 19:35

I understand from this that Baumschlager will drive only selected events in 2018, also some international ones http://rajdy.autoklub.pl/news/baumschlager-nie-broni-tytulu,81614

Mirek

27th December 2017, 21:09

I understand from this that Baumschlager will drive only selected events in 2018, also some international ones http://rajdy.autoklub.pl/news/baumschlager-nie-broni-tytulu,81614

He will be very busy with renting cars and development testing. Also Škoda is not interested in ÖRM anymore (due to WRC cars being allowed) so that he would have to continue with the expensive Polo WRC.

Entry list of the Jänner Rallye:

http://www.jaennerrallye.at/fileadmin/user_upload/Jaennerrallye_2018_Nennliste.pdf

That's big disappointment to be honest.

WRC1

28th December 2017, 10:52

That's big disappointment to be honest.

WHY???

there are NO foreign driver, yes...but who is responsible for that? Nobody!

there is no Baumschlager and no Neubauer....YES...both decided to go to "pause" modus, both will be back during the year ;)

BUT it is a "normal" austrian championship round, it is an very expensive Rallye

BUT there is the same ammount of entry´s like in last glory ERC year (2015)

BUT after a year like 2017 it was clear that 2018 will be a step back for ÖRM in 2018

BUT one thing is for sure, ÖRM is completly unpredictable...compared to Cz Championship ...the champion 2018 is already known since 2 weeks ;)

IF there wil be snow (and it looks ok at the moment) Jänner Rallye will be a great race to watch as always, i am looking forward :)

Mirek

28th December 2017, 11:11

I don't blame anyone for anything but for me personally the simple facts You named mean disappointment - no Bumschlager, no Neubauer, no foreign drivers.

PLuto

28th December 2017, 11:16

I must say that I am disappointed too. Two best local drivers are missing + surprisingly nobody fast from abroad. Despite I know that some of them was thinking about the start. And most of them failed for the same reasons like usually - rally is too early after Christmas/New Year...

tc10a

28th December 2017, 14:17

The amount of cars is ok, but the quality is indeed very poor. Some foreign R5 drivers was sure to expect, thats quite dissapointing.

Although a nice winter scenario could still make a spectacular rally, but at the moment it doesnt look like that - a pitty.

WUff1

28th December 2017, 16:21

Neubauer said after Rally Waldviertel, that he doesn´t go for Austrian title anymore and plans to do some international events - basically the same as Baumschlager. Neubauer´s Fiesta WRC is for sale.
Grössing starts with his Evo IX - which could have been a good decision in regard of costs (215 km of special stages!), if there would be snow covered roads, but it doesn´t look like this for now.

So maybe 2018 could mark the beginning of the end of WRC cars in Austria - even if they´re still allowed. I think Baumschlager will take another try in 2019 when Polo R5 is homologated.

EDIT: Fiesta WRC of Neubauer is obviously sold: https://www.rallye-magazin.de/int/artikel/d/2017/12/28/oerm-ohne-hermann-neubauer/

Ucci

3rd January 2018, 18:43

What is the weather forecast for this weekend?

Fiat-131-Abarth

3rd January 2018, 19:22

Very warm and mainly dry.

electroliquid

4th January 2018, 09:36

https://www.facebook.com/rallyemag/videos/10156107353064973/ shakedown looks promising

Fiat-131-Abarth

4th January 2018, 12:47

https://www.facebook.com/rallyemag/videos/10156107353064973/ shakedown looks promising

It does, but the problem is, that only one stage is situated higher than the shake down and this evening and night it should rain haivily...

Fiat-131-Abarth

4th January 2018, 15:09

Shakedown video from GHrallyemotion:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=43Tk9CoQizk

WUff1

5th January 2018, 07:47

Grössing accident on SS1, Rigler mechanical, Walter Mayer accident, then mechanical, rally organizer Zitta engine fire

electroliquid

5th January 2018, 07:54

road condition on stages?

WUff1

5th January 2018, 07:57

road condition on stages?

Ice on SS1, probably also on SS2, but the longer the day lasts ice will vanish.

WUff1

5th January 2018, 11:27

2wd-champion Julian Wagner retired (gearbox - they already had to change it after shakedown), Fischerlehner with big problems too, slowly rolling towards finish of SS 4.

Mayr-Melnhof already leading with 29,4 sec in front of Simon Wagner after SS4.

Jarek Z

5th January 2018, 13:15

BUT one thing is for sure, ÖRM is completly unpredictable...

You are right. I see Mazda 323 in the second position after SS6, faster than most R5 cars...
http://www.delta-timing.hr/results/jannerrallye18/classic.htm

PLuto

5th January 2018, 13:52

Ok, Janner with its condition is very specific event. It is not about the cars, but about drivers, tyres etc. It is easier to fly with old "cheap" car in this conditions than with rented expensive R5 car... And it is also about quality of drivers, of course ;)

nafpaktos

5th January 2018, 19:28

i see hydraulic handbrake for the first car,which is quattro.is that acceptable by the regulations?the original didn't have.since this car does not follow the original homologation where exactly is eligible for this rally.

https://www.rallye-magazin.de/int/videos/2018/oerm-2018/jaenner-crash-action/

Fiat-131-Abarth

5th January 2018, 19:47

nafpaktos

5th January 2018, 19:50

i didn't noticed,thanks!!!

tc10a

5th January 2018, 20:16

Incredible, what a havoc. The famous Pierbach stage every year claims its victims:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2Yz6Evpgeg&feature=youtu.be

Jarek Z

6th January 2018, 00:46

Incredible, what a havoc. The famous Pierbach stage every year claims its victims:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2Yz6Evpgeg&feature=youtu.be

Each year the same story :) What a place!

WUff1

6th January 2018, 09:12

Wagner is driving with only 4 gears today and lost 11,8 sec on Keferböck on SS 13. He´s still 29,7 sec ahead with 3 stages left.

WUff1

6th January 2018, 09:38

Mayr-Melnhof stopped on the road section to Freistadt. Wagner partially with only 3 gears left.

electroliquid

6th January 2018, 09:59

Keferböck

Who is this guy? ewrc-results shows that he only drove 32 rallies, and most of them more than 10 years ago. Whats reason about his good performance? car? tires? local knowledge?

WUff1

6th January 2018, 10:00

Mayr-Melnhof didn´t manage it back to regrouping, reason was fuel pump. Wagner fighting with Keferböck for the win.

Jarek Z

6th January 2018, 11:59

Is there something wrong with my eyes or does Mazda 323 GT-R really lead the rally? :)

WUff1

6th January 2018, 12:10

Is there something wrong with my eyes or does Mazda 323 GT-R really lead the rally? :)

Yes it´s true! Other R5 drivers either retired or too slow for Wagner.

Mirek

6th January 2018, 12:56

So Simon Wagner won. It's great that a really talented and young driver won but for the rest of the field it shall be very embarassing that Simon won with a car which is older than him!

focus206

6th January 2018, 13:20

A Mazda 323 winning a national rally in 2018, amazing :D

WUff1

6th January 2018, 13:33

Wagner retired on road section to Freistadt :(

Rally Power

6th January 2018, 13:41

Incredible, what a havoc. The famous Pierbach stage every year claims its victims:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2Yz6Evpgeg&feature=youtu.be

Great video! It’s fantastic too see this cars diversity in a rally; much more interesting than a sole R2/R5 display, like in most FIA ruled events.

Rally Power

6th January 2018, 14:01

Wagner retired on road section to Freistadt :(

That’s sad. Gearbox didn't hold? Still, amazing show from him.

hari

6th January 2018, 14:45

My Gallery from Jänner Rallye: http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_orm_jaenner_rallye_2018.html

http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/jaenner/bestof2/1.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/jaenner/bestof/1.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/jaenner/bestof2/12.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/jaenner/bestof2/25.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/jaenner/bestof2/69.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/jaenner/bestof3/3.jpg

WUff1

6th January 2018, 14:51

That’s sad. Gearbox didn't hold? Still, amazing show from him.

Yes, gearbox.

kure91

6th January 2018, 19:17

that last hari´s photo, seeing Fiesta with Total logo on it, qiute unusal

dimviii

6th January 2018, 19:29

Yes, gearbox.

usual breakdown for 323 4wd from grN era.

electroliquid

10th January 2018, 07:45

http://autorally.lv/?m=2 entries for first rally in Baltics this season. some interesting crews - Tibor ÉRDI/Balázs VREZGÓ ERC2 regulars, seems with new team - Vorobjovs Racing, last year used Lithuanian's team car. Valerii Gorban/Sergei Larens with Mini WRC. Friday is last day of entries.

sindroms

19th January 2018, 09:26

Baltic season opener "Rallijs Alūksne 2018" (LAT) starts today. Latvia and Estonia rally championships 1st leg, Latvia and Lithuania rallysprint leg also. Shakedown in 13:00 and first two stages in 18:38 and 20:08 (all CET).

Entry list - http://www.autorally.lv/?l=2&m=2
Results - http://www.autorally.lv/?l=2&m=4
GPS tracking - http://gps.autorally.lv/

Adding to previous electroliquid post - closest Gorban's (who is going to do full Estonian championship btw) rivals could be Samsonas on his BMW 4WD beast, Kaur on Fiesta Proto and Berkis on Fiesta R5.
I predict nice three-way battle in 2WD between - Solberg, Sesks and Torn. Personally I will pay attention to Denis Rostilov - his first rallly on 4WD. Surpised few seasons ago when in Rally Talsi and Rally Kurzeme beated/was close to it local guys. Could be next russian to follow.

Snow is there now but in fact it could be frozen gravel covered by snow rally. One week ago when after 2 week plus degrees and rain period frost came back organisers were doing all possible to secure rally - https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DTa5uLjX0AA5iFm.jpg All credits to him!

electroliquid

19th January 2018, 09:38

Gorban's (who is going to do full Estonian championship btw)

It will be interesting, now it's hard to judge real Gorban's pace, based on his WRC trophy results :D

Just few hours and we going to Alūksne :)

sindroms

19th January 2018, 09:46

It will be interesting, now it's hard to judge real Gorban's pace, based on his WRC trophy results :D

Just few hours and we going to Alūksne :)

In local rallies, Tartu rally for example, he was spectular.

I am leaving in a half an hour. See you there ;)

KKSF

20th January 2018, 23:18

Rally Alūksne 2018, Latvia
KKSF HD video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNdTASBZjNA

faateris

21st January 2018, 17:16

Rally Alūksne 2018' - photos - http://janisasaris.com/en/home

JA

electroliquid

22nd January 2018, 07:18

Some impressions from rally Alūksne:
M. Sesks crazy fast, 5th overall, and nobody with 2wd, and only few with 4wd could catch him. I want to see him on other surfaces, usually faster you are on home soil, harder to adapt to another. Hope this ins't that case.
O. Solberg maybe not fast as his father yet, but has even more showmanship than Petter. He know how to deal with attention, he smiles, he comfortable with media, he even dances on podium. And he is real fast. on his first snow rally finish 2nd 2wd.
I said it after Liepaja ERC round, and I'll say it again - one to watch is A. Westlund. On his 3rd rally ever, he was 7th 2wd before technical failure. He has strong team behind him, and driven with Joakim Sjöberg, so they looking into future seriously. it's very early but Sweden may have another talent to come.
Ken Torn driven smart, was fast, but not fastest, until last stage, which was held on dusk time, so conditions could be tricky, and Torn had 4th stage time overall.
Some amateur photos from me: https://www.facebook.com/pg/sgrallyphotography/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1334002790033225

electroliquid

23rd January 2018, 08:30

http://www.go4speed.lv/lv/news/rallijs/7613-sesks-rally-aluksne-nebraucam-ar-maksimalo-atrumu/ M. Sesks says, that they didn't drive on maximum pace, it's quite hard to believe, but on the other hand result is even more impressive.

electroliquid

25th January 2018, 09:26

Entry list of 1st Lithuania rally championship event: http://autorally.lt/?m=2&l=2
Sadly without Czechs crews.

electroliquid

31st January 2018, 08:13

Some photos from Winter rally Utena 2018: https://www.facebook.com/pg/sgrallyphotography/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1339384619495042
It was small and nice rally, no big names, but still good to watch, full results: http://autorally.lt/?m=4
Funny thing was that two crews Vanagas/Čepulis and Notkus/Strižanas has same time after all stages, and first place decided according FIA rules.

electroliquid

6th February 2018, 09:20

2nd round in Latvia and Estonia rally championships - Rally Sarma 2018. Entry list: http://autorally.lv/?m=2&l=2
Once again Valerii Gorban with Mini WRC; N. Gryazin back home before Vaakuna rally in Finland, Estonians R.Aus, E.Kaur and P.Koik with Estonian Proto cars (I heard those are different than Polish one, with rear suspension more R5-ish, don't know if it's true); Also fast youngsters O. Solberg, M. Sesks, A. Westlund and others. And not forget M. Samsonas with 4wd BMW M3.
This time, I think, Gorban won't win, Gryazin is crazy fast, also there is J. Berkis with R5 Fiesta, and if E.Kaur and M.Samsonas manages to stay out of troubles, should be very interesting rally.

br21

6th February 2018, 10:36

Yes, Estonian protos are little bit different, build more like RX cars.
Samsonas won't come to Sarma.

Tom206wrc

8th February 2018, 15:16

KKSF

11th February 2018, 12:53

Rally Sarma 2018, Latvia
1.N.Gryazin, 2.E.Kaur, 3.V.Gorban

KKSF HD video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3POnjBAkSI

martini2771

11th February 2018, 23:52

One more video from Rally Sarma 2018, Latvia - Chill intro, action filled footage from stages, few offs in ditches and so on...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP6zhd9jM1s

faateris

12th February 2018, 10:15

Rally SARMA 2018' - photos - http://janisasaris.com/jaunumi

JA

Tom206wrc

13th February 2018, 02:13

Fantastic result for Martin Sesks in the top 10 once again :D

AP-Racing

13th February 2018, 13:47

Highlights from 4th round of Russian Rally Cup Zolotie Kupola

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1AzrNVpFb0

WUff1

19th February 2018, 08:23

Niki Mayr-Melnhof, originally this years top favorite for Austrian championship after "retirements" of Baumschlager and probably also Neubauer, tries to save his R5 project after his main sponsor went bankrupt:

https://www.motorline.cc/rallye/news/2018/Rallye-%C3%96M/Rallye-News-Nach-Sponsor-Ausfall-Mayr-Melnhof-m%C3%B6chte-%E2%80%9ER5-Projekt-retten%E2%80%9C-216310.html

Next run of championship is Rebenland Rallye from 16th to 17th of march.
Baumschlager for sure doesn´t start, and there are still no confirmed news about Neubauer (ERC?). Grössing entered with Fiesta WRC, the last remaining WRC car in Austrian championship.

Mirek

27th February 2018, 11:00

New importer team Škoda Slovakia Motorsport established, more info to come tomorrow but it shall be about Martin Koči I think.

https://scontent.fprg2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28279462_10213277581767873_2277277487471177548_n.j pg?oh=df2a78184239bd68fc11881771a5e275&oe=5B0331BD
Photo by Tibor Szabosi

liposh

27th February 2018, 11:52

It would be huge surprise if this isn´t about Martin Koci. :D See the "styllex" stickers on the door.

Mirek

27th February 2018, 17:28

It's confirmed now. Koči in Slovak championship and selected events of U28.

ziggysony

27th February 2018, 19:15

video Haspengouw rally 2018 first round belgian rallychampionship https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4O4C3y5fQU1550

muratgunarslan

28th February 2018, 06:16

hello everyone,

i have just edited the 2017 turkish rally championship season summary and the best shots.

i will be sharing the leg videos of 2018 season during the year.

if you would like to watch ... https://youtu.be/99d0vwi27l4

thanks to everyone

TWRC

3rd March 2018, 13:27

hari

6th March 2018, 12:19

Impressive entry list for the second round of the Austrian Championship - Rebenland Rallye - 16./17.03.2018:
http://www.rebenland-rallye.at/2018/nennliste.html

97 cars in total, 3 x WRC, 16 x R5, 1 x S2000,....

Mirek

6th March 2018, 12:55

Černý will problably start with Fiesta R5 of Gemini team as a test for Valašská Rally.

marko.rs

6th March 2018, 20:43

about Hungarian rally championship any news from Szauer Gergo for me one of the fastest Hungarian drivers

TWRC

8th March 2018, 17:26

Some news from Hungary:
-Hadik will have a new codriver: Igor Bacigál. They want to win the championship this season, and will continue with his Fiesta.
-His biggest rival might be Vincze, who has stable budget and a good car, and also wants to be champion.
-Looks like that after last year's failure to even start it, there will be a Peugeot 208 cup, but it isn't confirmed as of yet.
208 Cup confirmed finally, with 7 drivers so far. Some very promising young talent among them, so it could be very good. Winner gets to drive an ERC round in 2019 with a 208 R2.
https://rallyheart.hu/images/rallyheart/2018/interju/180308_peugeot_2018_r2-3.jpg

Tom206wrc

9th March 2018, 11:23

Ah OK I asked news about the hungarian 208 Rally Cup today in the One-Make Cup thread and you answered my questions in this one ;)

Tom206wrc

11th March 2018, 15:34

Xavi Pons won the Rally Tierra de Lorca(1st event of the spanish gravel championship)in his 208 T16 :cool:

TWRC

15th March 2018, 16:14

about Hungarian rally championship any news from Szauer Gergo for me one of the fastest Hungarian drivers
Looks like he is going to do the Hungarian Championship with an Evo IX, this weekend he will be in acton on the Orfű Rallysprint, which many use as a test event. Results will be here: https://rallylive.hu/a123-teszt-rallye-2018-marb

marko.rs

16th March 2018, 11:53

koszonom szepen TWRC

WUff1

17th March 2018, 06:44

Rebenland Rallye, second run in Austria, after day one:

http://results.rebenland-rallye.at/2018/index.htm

Baumschlager had an accident on SS6, he and his co-driver were sligthly injured.

dimviii

17th March 2018, 09:05

eWRC-results
Broken lumbar vertebrae for @RBaumschlager after yesterday accident on #RebenlandRallye. High speed crash into the forest.

Mirek

17th March 2018, 18:13

Final results from Rebenland - top six for blue oval!

1. Mayr-Melnhof (Aut, Fiesta R5) 1:57:55,1
2. Černý (Cze, Fiesta R5) +2:52,1
3. Grössing (Aut, Fiesta WRC) +3:22,4
4. Hádik (Hun, Fiesta R5) +3:23,4
5. Majerčák (Svk, Fiesta R5) +5:28,8
6. G. Aigner (Aut, Fiesta WRC) +5:43,0
7. Kalteis (Aut, Evo VII gr.A) +5:47,8
8. Rigler (Aut, Fiesta R5) +6:36,1
9. Gassner jun. (Ger, Evo X R4) +6:48,9
10. Gassner sen. (Ger, Evo X R4) +7:22,7

hari

18th March 2018, 07:55

Some images from Rebenland Rallye: http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_orm_rebenland_rallye_2018.html

http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/rebenland/1.jpghttp://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/rebenland/4.jpghttp://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/rebenland/5.jpghttp://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/rebenland/9.jpghttp://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/rebenland/6.jpg

Tom206wrc

18th March 2018, 10:05

Can't find the entrylist of Rallye Eger next week :confused:

Jarek Z

18th March 2018, 12:53

Baumschlager had an accident on SS6, he and his co-driver were sligthly injured.

I read that Baumschlager's injuries are not slight at all. He has broken vertebra and will stay in hospital for a long time. Could it be the end of his great career?

JUF

18th March 2018, 14:11

I read that Baumschlager's injuries are not slight at all. He has broken vertebra and will stay in hospital for a long time. Could it be the end of his great career?

According to this article http://www.brr.at/presse/presseberichte/presse/detail/baumschlager-trotz-wirbelfraktur-bereits-wieder-guter-dinge/ he is already thinking of his comeback. Nothing can stop someone like Baumschlager ;).

REmember Producties

18th March 2018, 14:32

highlights Zuiderzee Rally 2018!

https://youtu.be/-JW74SlnEHI

Jarek Z

18th March 2018, 19:16

According to this article http://www.brr.at/presse/presseberichte/presse/detail/baumschlager-trotz-wirbelfraktur-bereits-wieder-guter-dinge/ he is already thinking of his comeback. Nothing can stop someone like Baumschlager ;).

Good news! I hope he recovers quickly!

Here's an interview, straight from the hospital :)
http://tvthek.orf.at/profile/Steiermark-heute/70020/Steiermark-heute/13970338/Rebenland-Rallye-Baumschlager-schwer-verletzt/14268018

TWRC

26th March 2018, 11:32

Eger Rally, first round of the Hungarian Championship was this weekend. Hadik won with quite a big margin, but it was a very close fight throughout. Turán finished 2nd (so Ford 1-2), with Kazár rounding up the podium. Vincze had problems during the night and was off the pace, and only finished 4th.

1. Hadik-Bacigál, Ford Fiesta R5
2. Turán-Bagaméri, Ford Fiesta R5 +23.5
3. Kazár-Tóth, Skoda Fabia R5 +27.5
4. Vincze-Bazsó, Skoda Fabia R5 +38.8
5. Velenczei-Szedő, Hyundai i20 R5 +1:10.4
6. Balogh-Szőke, Skoda Fabia R5 +1:14.8
7. Bodolai-Popovics, Ford Fiesta R5 +1:17.5
8. ifj. Kiss-Varga, Ford Fiesta R5 +1:32.3
9. Ollé-Belső, Skoda Fabia R5 +2:04.7
10. Trencsényi-Verba, Skoda Fabia R5 +2:30.6

Fly

31st March 2018, 08:27

Danish ace Jacob Madsen gets the chance to show his skills in Hyundai R5. So far only Danish rally championship but worth keeping an eye on him.
First rally of the season today http://www.rallyinfo.dk

Mirek

2nd April 2018, 23:22

Peter Gavlák in Slovak Championship with Fabia R5
http://www.autosport.cz/img/clanky/b_d4b0436b73c5f302d65c29d655f018ea.jpg

WUff1

8th April 2018, 10:16

Final results of Lavanttal rally, 3rd run of Austrian championship:

1. Niki Mayr-Melnhof/Leopold Welsersheimb A/A Ford Fiesta R5 1:40:25,2 Std
2. Gerwald Grössing/Bernhard Ettel A/A Ford Fiesta WRC +1:31,9 Min
3. Gerhard Aigner/Marco Hübler A/A Ford Fiesta WRC +2:25,1 Min
4. Johannes Keferböck/Ilka Minor A/A Ford Fiesta R5 +5:06,9 Min
5. Manuel Kößler/Marcus Poschner D/D Subaru Impreza +7:13,6 Min

hari

8th April 2018, 21:32

Gallery Lavanttal Rallye 2018: http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_orm_lavanttal_rallye_2018.html
Video: https://vimeo.com/263735537

http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/lavanttal/1.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/lavanttal/18.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/lavanttal/12.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/lavanttal/6.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/lavanttal/44.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/lavanttal/10.jpg

Tom206wrc

10th April 2018, 13:19

This coming week-end is the first round of the tarmac spanish rallies championship held on Sierra Morena ;)

Note the presence of Laurent Pellier who is training for his ERC season and José Antonio Suarez who drives know a Hyundai R5 in spanish tarmac championship ;)

Also ERC Juniors Efren Llarena and Simon Wagner are present for training...

This coming week-end is also the second round of the swiss championship in Critérium Jurassien, but note after his early crash(in Rallye du Gier, first round in France)Sébastien Carron decided to stop his carrier :(

m-ast

10th April 2018, 23:14

This coming week-end is the first round of the tarmac spanish rallies championship held on Sierra Morena ;)

Note the presence of Laurent Pellier who is training for his ERC season and José Antonio Suarez who drives know a Hyundai R5 in spanish tarmac championship ;)

Also ERC Juniors Efren Llarena and Simon Wagner are present for training...

Sorry but it's second round of the Spanish championship, first one was the Cocido one month ago with the win for Ares.

Finally Llarena won't start the event cause his engine didn't arrive on time, it's a same for Wagner because he couldn't compare his times with anyone now as this year there aren't anyone in the championship with good level in an R2 as most of them are doing a Mixed-surfaced promotion cup

Jarek Z

11th April 2018, 09:03

First round of national championship of Slovakia will be held on Saturday, April 14. Favourites for the win shoud be Martin Koči and Grzegorz Grzyb (both in SKODA FABIA R5). This rally will see a debut of a new rally team - SKODA POLSKA MOTORSPORT. Skoda Fabia R5 will be driven by 22-year-old Miko Marczyk.

Entry list (not seeded) can be found here:
http://www.sams-asn.sk/prihlaska3.php?co=5&idpr=53&xx=9481_941

Online results:
http://www.rallypresov.srs.sk/index.php?co=9

http://cdn29.se.smcloud.net/t/photos/t/685560/skoda-polska-motorsport-skoda-fabia-r5_29033222.jpg

liposh

12th April 2018, 08:42

IMHO this is how Skoda factory design should look like. It looks very similar, but it is further in few small details.

Jarek Z

12th April 2018, 11:04

If you want a better look at the new car, here more photos. It looks better in the sunshine.
http://superauto24.se.pl/galerie/205258/685562/skoda-polska-motorsport-skoda-fabia-r5/

Jarek Z

13th April 2018, 22:45

Seeded entry list for Rally Presov in Slovakia is finally available:
http://www.srs.sk/vysledky_new/index.php?gx=111&co=2&ang=0&farba=&obn=&rs=&idp=v&ids=v&tr=v&srp=

Jarek Z

14th April 2018, 15:20

No history in Rally Presov. Grzegorz Grzyb knocks out the opposition by winning all 9 stages and the whole rally. Martin Koci is second. Good debut of the new Skoda Polska team. Miko Marczyk easily in the third position. So it's 1-2-3 for Skoda in Presov.

Final results:
http://www.srs.sk/vysledky_new/index.php?gx=111&co=20&ang=&obn=&farba=&rs=RS09&idp=v&ids=v&tr=v&srp=

http://www.autoklub.pl/news/foto/201804/news20180414_84067h.jpg

TWRC

1st May 2018, 17:46

Miskolc Rally, 2nd round of the Hungarian Championship was this weekend. Sadly before the start, it came out that Vincze won't take part (I heard due to his codriver getting arrested for tax evasion among others, but this is not sure). It was pretty plain sailing for Hadik, who won 2 out of 2 so far. Turán was second, but he couldn't trouble Hadik too much, but still got good points. Third was Velenczei in the Hyundai. There were a couple of big retirements, notably: Kazár (crash), Szauer (mechanical), Balogh (unknown).

Results:
1. Hadik-Bacigál, Ford Fiesta R5 1:12:19.0
2. Turán-Bagaméri, Ford Fiesta R5 +50.3
3. Velenczei-Szedő, Hyundai i20 R5 +1:45.2
4. Bodolai-Popovics, Ford Fiesta R5 +2:11.4
5. Ifj.Kiss-Varga, Ford Fiesta R5 +2:35.0
6. Lovász-Kürti, Hyundai i20 R5 +3:32.4
7. Gyarmati-Kocsis, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII +3:56.3
8. Trencsényi-Verba, Skoda Fabia R5 +4:00.8
9. Osváth-Répás, Skoda Fabia R5 +4:11.7
10. Ollé-Belső, Skoda Fabia R5 +4:12.9

Szauer onboard from SS8 with 5th overall stage time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHxKvD92gPY
Kazár crash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhhC87I3d2M&feature=share

Tom206wrc

11th May 2018, 15:21

Tallinn Rally this week-end(for our estonian friends) ;)

KKSF

13th May 2018, 13:58

Tallinn Rally 2018

1. G.Gross-R.Molder (Ford Fietsa WRC)
2 .V.Gorban-S.Larens (BMW-Mini John Cooper Works WRC) +7.3
3. E.Lindholm-M.Korhonen (Skoda Fabia R5) +13.8

KKSF HD Video with some moments (mistakes, close calls): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MX2MALamlg

electroliquid

17th May 2018, 15:14

Rally Talsi in Latvia this weekend. Entry list: http://autorally.lv/?m=2&l=2
Results also will be in that page.

KKSF

19th May 2018, 22:56

Rally Talsi 2018, Latvia
KKSF HD video with some nice jumps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIvCNChcQBE

faateris

21st May 2018, 20:13

Rally TALSI photos - http://janisasaris.com/jaunumi

JA

Jarek Z

27th May 2018, 11:23

Martin Koci won Rallye Tatry, a round of rally championship of Slovakia. Grzegorz Grzyb was second and László Német third. Which means another 1-2-3 for Skoda. Koci and Grzyb both lead the championship now, with the same number of points.

RALLYE TATRY 2018 - results
1. Martin Koči/Radovan Mozner Jr (SK) Skoda Fabia R5 46.03,7
2. Grzegorz Grzyb/Bogusław Browiński (PL) Skoda Fabia R5 +34,9
3. László Német/János Szegő (H) Skoda Fabia R5 +1.51,4
4. Jaroslav Melichárek/Erik Melichárek (SK) Ford Fiesta R5 +1.57,3
5. Vlastimil Majerčák/Pavol Kušnier (SK) Ford Fiesta R5 +2.41,1
6. Jozef Béreš Jr/Lukáš Šintal (SK) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX +2.47,2
7. Tomáš Kukučka/Peter Vejačka (SK) Skoda Fabia WRC +3.13,9
8. Daniel Chwist/Nicola Arena (PL/I) Hyundai i20 R5 +3.38,7
9. Věroslav Cvrček Jr/Petr Novák (CZ) Skoda Fabia S2000 +3.52,0
10. Egon Smékal/Petra Němcová (CZ) Citroën DS3 R3T Max +5.34,5

Rally championship standings:
1. Grzyb 55, Koči 55,
3. Melicharek 38,
4. Smékal 24,
5. Hanuš 22,
6. Marczyk 21, Német 21

http://www.autoklub.pl/media/201805/122016-koci.jpg

c_o_r

27th May 2018, 13:47

Rally Antibes Côte d'Azur - French Championship
1. Bouffier Bryan - Dini Gilbert (Hyundai i20 R5) 2:18:23.4
2. Bonato Yoann - Boulloud Benjamin (Citroën C3 R5) +50.1
3. Basso Giandomenico - Granai Lorenzo (Hyundai i20 R5) +1:17.1
4. Roché Pierre - Roché Martine (Škoda Fabia R5) +2:49.9
5. Giordano Quentin - Roche Yannick (Hyundai i20 R5) +2:52.9
6. Riberi Bruno - Gorguilo Anthony (Škoda Fabia R5) +4:05.9
7. Yates Rhys - Edmondson Elliott (Škoda Fabia R5) +4:44.6
8. Wagner William - Millet Kévin (Ford Fiesta R5) +5:00.8
9. Rouillard Patrick - Zazurca Guilhem (Porsche 997 GT3) +5:08.6
10. Berfa Jordan - Augustin Damien (Hyundai i20 R5) +5:17.5

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

TWRC

27th May 2018, 14:37

The Iseum Rally, 3rd event of the Hungarian Championship finished today.
Turán won, after he switched to Hyundai for this event (his Fiesta was driven by Drotár this weekend), and apart from a spin, he pretty much dominated the event and duely won. Championship leader Hadik had a crash on today's first stage and retired. 2nd place went to Vincze, who returned with a Fiesta and a new codirver after his old codriver's problems with the tax&customs agency. He was closely followed by Peter Ranga, who unfortunately has the funding only to drive the gravel events this year. Results:
1. Turán-Bagaméri, Hyundai i20 R5 1:13:32.9
2. Vincze-Farnadi, Ford Fiesta R5 +31.9
3. Ranga-Holczer, Skoda Fabia R5 +33.0
4. Kazár-Tóth, Skoda Fabia R5 +48.5
5. Balogh-Szőke, Skoda Fabia R5 +54.9
6. Bútor-Tagai, Skoda Fabia R5 +58.3
7. Velenczei-Szedő, Hyundai i20 R5 +1:20.1
8. Trencsényi-Verba, Skoda Fabia R5 +1:44.6
9. Kovács-Istovics, Ford Fiesta R5 +1:46.5
10. Gyarmati-Kocsis, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX +1:57.2
https://scontent.fbud5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/33727634_1782113808511554_4978165536161529856_n.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=8b4083848a069580bc0326c60cfdab4b&oe=5BC1DC0D

PLuto

27th May 2018, 14:55

Which means another 1-2-3 for Skoda.

To say the truth, there was nobody fast with no-Skoda car.

hari

2nd June 2018, 22:23

Waldviertel Rallyesprint 2018 (Austrian Rallye Challenge) - final results:
01. Gerald Rigler/Christina Ettel A/A Ford Fiesta R5 41:51,8 Min
02. Hermann Gassner/U. Mayrhofer D/A Mitsubishi Evo X +16,4 Sek
03. Michael Kogler/Andre Kachel A/D Citroen DS3 R3 +1:25,2 Min
04. Hermann Gaßner/Jasmin Kramer D/D Mitsubishi Evo X +1:55,6 Min
05. Roman Mühlberger/Katja Totschnig A/CH Mitsubishi Evo VI +2:13,7 Min
06. Markus Stockinger/Johann R. Moser A/A Mazda 323 GT +2:32,2 Min
07. Riccardo Holzer/Mario Palmsteiner A/A Mitsubishi Evo 6.5 +2:55,2 Min
08. Markus Kroneder/Harald Zehetbauer A/A Mitsubishi Evo V +2:59,2 Min
09. Bernard Stitz/Harald Bachmayer A/A Mitsubishi Evo VI +3:10,1 Min
10. Fabian Bartel-Huemer/Andreas Bartel A/A Mitsubishi Evo VII +3:27,9 Min

http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/w4sprint/1.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/w4sprint/2.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/w4sprint/5.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/w4sprint/4.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/w4sprint/99.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/w4sprint/51.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/w4sprint/115.jpg

Gallery: http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_arc_waldviertel_rallyesprint_2018.htm l

electroliquid

14th June 2018, 07:16

This weekend will be held "Rally Žemaitija 2018", 2nd Lithuania's rally and 2nd rally-sprint event. There will be 64 crews in total. 110km of SS in this rally, 50km of SS for rally sprint crews, and 75km for historic participants. Full entry list: http://autorally.lt/?m=2&l=2 ,also, there will be results in that page. No big names from another countries (except Janis Vorobjovs, this time with BMW M3, but he's like local in Lithuania's rallies :D ), but almost all fastest locals will be there.
For those, who might have interest in national rallying at various levels, and have some free time to watch results (maybe between ERC Cyprus stages), I recommend follow crew #66 Evaldas Gezevičius/Šarūnas Gumauskas with Opel Kadett, as it will be my first official start in rally event as a co-driver.

Jarek Z

14th June 2018, 11:47

Good luck electroliquid! Fingers crossed! :)

nafpaktos

14th June 2018, 22:31

electroliquid good luck and i hope to enjoy this rally.for sure it will be a very special moment for you.

Ralph-Mario

15th June 2018, 15:31

Germany today/tomorrow:

http://znts.de/zeitnahme/lives/364/live_ergebnis_adac.html

https://app.rallysafe.com.au/Event/PublicView/2580

KKSF

17th June 2018, 11:35

Estonia, Viru ralli 2018
KKSF HD video with crash and some nice jumps and : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drft6_8TErE

electroliquid

17th June 2018, 18:51

Rally Žemaitija, my first finished official rally, and for my driver it's also first official rally as a driver (before this, he was co-driver few seasons). We had total ~50km 4 stages, 1st stage took very easy, actually too easy, 2nd was especially dusty and we manage to show better speed. After service we showed 3rd time in class, and after last stage we lost 4th place in class by 0,1 sec. Main goal was to reach finish, and not destroy a car, not thinking about position, so we complete our plan, even won Junior class for drivers :) 5th place in class out of 10 finished crews, and 13 started. There are some Lithuania's rally-sprint event left this year :) It was very fun and interesting to see rally from other point of view. Full results http://autorally.lt/?m=4&ft=1&l=2 (we compete only in LARSC).
Other impressions: Lithuania's Dakar rally driver Vaidotas Žala there was with Škoda Fabia R5 for first time, with new co-driver Andris Malnieks from Latvia, and win rally over 2 and half minutes. After adaptation process is over they should be even faster. There was some talks about Žala/Malnieks in ERC, but probably not this year. Fun fact: "Žala" in Lithuanian has same meaning as "Škoda" in Czech - "Damage".
V. Švedas with old Evo N4 had great speed until gearbox broke. he had super scary moment in shakedown, when lost brakes at very high speed, before sharp left corner. https://www.facebook.com/v.svedas/videos/1882179548519567/

TWRC

18th June 2018, 08:02

Székesfehérvár Rally, 4th round of the Hungarian Championship was this weekend.
It was won by Vincze, who was back with a Fabia. He was very fast throughout, and could keep this speed without mistakes, unlike the others. 2nd was Velenczei, his best result for a long time, and 3rd Turán, so 2 Hyundais in the top 3. They both challanged for the lead, but spins and small offs cost them a lot of time. Hadik only finished 4th after losing 40+ seconds when his Fiesta stopped on the stage and couldn't restart it. Results:
1. Vincze-Farnadi, Skoda Fabia R5 59:14.4
2. Velenczei-Szedő, Hyundai i20 R5 +28.2
3. Turán-Bagaméri, Hyundai i20 R5 +42.6
4. Hadik-Bacigál, Ford Fiesta R5 +53.5
5. Bodolai-Popovics, Ford Fiesta R5 +2:22.3
6. Rongits-Hannus, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX +2:34.7
7. Osváth-Nemes, Skoda Fabia R5 +2:37.0
8. Trencsényi-Verba, Skoda Fabia R5 +2:44.8
9. Matics-Németh, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX +2:56.6
10. Maricsek-Bán, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX +3:06.9

hari

25th June 2018, 08:11

ORM Schneebergland Rallye 2018 - final results:
01. N. Mayr-Melnhof / P. Welsersheimb Ford Fiesta R5 1:39:46.9
02. G. Aigner / M. Hübler Ford Fiesta WRC +4:39.7
03. H. Gassner Jun. / U. Mayrhofer Mitsubishi Lancer R4 +5:09.9
04. K. Rosenberger / C. Ettel Ford Fiesta R5 +5:44.8
05. J. Keferböck / I. Minor Škoda Fabia R5 +7:39.4
06. M. Kalteis / M. Zemanek Mitsubishi EVO VII +7:53.5
07. H. Gaßner / J. Kramer Mitsubishi Evo X +8:26.7
08. G. Rigler / B. Hofmann Ford Fiesta R5 +11:10.0
09. K. Klausz / B. Csanyi Peugeot 208 R2 +11:58.7
10. C. Zellhofer / T. Schöpf Suzuki Swift S1600 +13:25.0

Gerwald Grössing / Sigi Schwarz had a tough fight with Niki Mayr Melnhof during the event, but crashed their Fiesta WRC heavily in the final stage. Both had to be hospitalized. Grössing suffered a two times broken sternum, Schwarz a broken hand.

Video 12 Min: https://vimeo.com/276726691

My gallery: http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_orm_schneebergland_rallye_2018.html

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WUff1

25th June 2018, 15:58

Grössing announced that he stops rallying.

hari

9th July 2018, 06:26

Final results Veszprem Rallye 2018 (Hungary):
01. Herczig Norbert, Ferencz Ramon (Skoda Fabia R5) 1:12:25.1 *(Herczig retired after finish ramp to not affect hungarian championship battle)
02. Kazár Miklós, Tóth Zsolt (Skoda Fabia R5) +13.6
03. Turán Frigyes, Bagaméri László (Ford Fiesta R5) +23.2
04. Balogh János, Szoke Tamás (Skoda Fabia R5) +31.0
05. Bútor Róbert, Tagai Róbert (Skoda Fabia R5) +40.2
06. ifj. Kiss László, Kissné Varga Zsuzsanna (Ford Fiesta R5 Evo) +1:34.5

My Gallery: http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_hun_veszprem_rallye_2018.html

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KKSF

11th July 2018, 15:56

Shell Helix Rally Estonia 2018
Pre Event Tests, Kaur Motorsport, Ford Fiesta Proto, Misso
KKSF HD video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArWqWQ3psV4

Nowi

13th July 2018, 05:55

My photos from Gruppe-B Rallyelegenden 2018 in Austria at https://www.rallylife.cz/gruppe-b-rallyelegenden-2018/

dimviii

13th July 2018, 18:34

https://twitter.com/planetemarcus/status/1017702828276531202

passes from different crews at same corner
https://twitter.com/Karlip1

dimviii

13th July 2018, 23:10

times from shakedown anybody?

Tarmop

14th July 2018, 14:39

Not published.

dimviii

15th July 2018, 09:37

TWRC

15th July 2018, 10:08

Rally Estonia
‏
#RallyEstonia - SS12 "Puugi 1" -
Breen 4:59.06
"Unfortunately we had a problem in the service. I had a really, really big spin and we went into a field, backwards in 6th gear." before the spin, GPS recorded 181 km/h.
It's a shame, he had a nice battle with Paddon, although he was mostly faster than him. Not big gaps on stages, but Tänak had built a nice lead.

Timmy

15th July 2018, 18:16

Video of Breen's spin.
https://www.facebook.com/andris.spilva/videos/1799700883456787/

As a bonus SS7 Egidijus Valeisa (Ford Fiesta R5) crash.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcAERmpZA0U

Mirek

15th July 2018, 20:02

Spectacular crash of Dann Girtofan during Raliul Perla Harghitei
https://www.facebook.com/alexandru.tamasescu/videos/1782032021876343/

Jarek Z

16th July 2018, 08:35

Spectacular crash of Dann Girtofan during Raliul Perla Harghitei
https://www.facebook.com/alexandru.tamasescu/videos/1782032021876343/

And final results of this event:
1. Simone Tempestini/Sergiu Itu (RO) Citroën DS3 R5 1:00.37,5
2. Bogdan Marisca/Sebastian Itu (RO) Ford Fiesta R5 +53,0
3. Florin Tincescu/Alina Pop (RO) Abarth 124 Rally +3.26,4
4. Sebastian Barbu/Marc Banca (RO) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VII +3.46,8
5. Valentin Porcisteanu/Dan Dobre (RO) Skoda Fabia R5 +4.25,6
6. Constantin Aur/Silviu Moraru (RO) Skoda Fabia R5 +4.39,9
7. László Kelő-Gere/Ágnes Erdélyi (H) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII +5.40,9
8. Mihai Manole/Florin Dorca (RO) Ford Fiesta R5 +6.23,5
9. Bogdan Nastase/Alexandru Popidan (RO) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX +6.24,3
10. Cristian Dolofan/Mihai Sandu (RO) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX +6.40,2

Surprise of the rally - Citroen wins and the first Skoda is down in the 5th position.

https://i1.wp.com/raliulharghitei.ro/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/EBExc_5022.jpg?fit=640%2C800&ssl=1

More photos from the event:
https://raliulharghitei.ro/foto-2018/

GravelBen

16th July 2018, 11:00

It's a shame, he had a nice battle with Paddon, although he was mostly faster than him. Not big gaps on stages, but Tänak had built a nice lead.

Though to be fair Paddon was treating it as a test for Finland and experimenting with different setups on every stage. Not sure if Tanak and Breen were doing the same or not? Sounded like they all enjoyed themselves anyway :)

sanglier usapiste

16th July 2018, 15:49

rallye du rouergue 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6DlRpsrljM&t=0s&index=2&list=PLHMbUjTvgYpaQOC4iLn5CeXltb7FXR7V3

good viewing and remember to subscribe

dimviii

16th July 2018, 18:43

rallye du rouergue 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6DlRpsrljM&t=0s&index=2&list=PLHMbUjTvgYpaQOC4iLn5CeXltb7FXR7V3

good viewing and remember to subscribe

sanglieeeeeeerrrrr!!!

faateris

16th July 2018, 20:55

Rally Estonia 2018' - photos - http://janisasaris.com/jaunumi

JA

danon

16th July 2018, 22:17

MONBAT RALLY SLIVEN 27-29 July 2018 - https://youtu.be/O7pera26YWE

https://www.facebook.com/RallySliven/

http://www.rallysliven.com/

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electroliquid

17th July 2018, 07:53

Rally tests crash in Latvia: http://www.go4speed.lv/lv/news/rallijs/8125-rallija-testos-latvija-avarija-cies-cetri-krievijas-sportisti/
no deaths, some injuries.

samzon100

17th July 2018, 09:12

Photos Rally Estonia 13-15.07.2018
(shakedown, day 1 and day 2)

https://samzon.kuvat.fi/kuvat/Rally+Estonia+07.18/

sanglier usapiste

17th July 2018, 09:16

sanglieeeeeeerrrrr!!!

:):)

sanglieeeerr !!!

Tarmop

17th July 2018, 09:26

Though to be fair Paddon was treating it as a test for Finland and experimenting with different setups on every stage. Not sure if Tanak and Breen were doing the same or not? Sounded like they all enjoyed themselves anyway :)

All were testing different setups, simulating situations (old worn tyres for example) that was the point of "wasting" money.

martini2771

17th July 2018, 16:49

Here's another nice video from Rally Estonia 2018:

http://motorsunsports.lv/video/rally-estonia-2018

nafpaktos

18th July 2018, 21:16

Rally tests crash in Latvia: http://www.go4speed.lv/lv/news/rallijs/8125-rallija-testos-latvija-avarija-cies-cetri-krievijas-sportisti/
no deaths, some injuries.

it reminds me what happened last year with Lucky!!

Tom206wrc

21st July 2018, 14:15

Rallye de Ferrol(spanish tarmac championship)currently running ;)

Also it's the third event of the Peugeot Iberica Cup(after Rali de Portugal and Rali de Castelo Branco)and spanish driver Vitor Senra is dominating portuguese drivers Diogo Gago and Pedro Antunes ;)

Overall Ivan Ares is leading for Hyundaï ahead of Pepe Lopez(DS3 R5)and Antonio Suarez(Hyundaï) ;)

Miguel Fuster(Ford)just retired with mechanical problem :(

http://www.atodomotor.com/

Dejan

21st July 2018, 18:16

Pepe Lopez (DS3 R5) won! Second Suarez (Hyundai i20 R5)+9,1 and third Ares (Hyundai i20 R5)+41.

hari

22nd July 2018, 06:13

Rallye Weiz 2018 (Austria) - final results:
01. Hermann Neubauer/Bernhard Ettel A/A Ford Fiesta R5 1:38:28,0 Std
02. Niki Mayr-Melnhof/L. Welsersheimb A/A Ford Fiesta R5 +33,8 Sek
03. Ondrej Bisaha/Martin Turecek CZ/CZ Ford Fiesta R5 +4:03,0 Min
04. Krisztian Hideg/Istvan Kerek HR/HR Skoda Fabia R5 +5:16,0 Min
05. Gerald Rigler/Martin Rossgatterer A/A Ford Fiesta R5 +5:40,6 Min
06. Tomas Pospisilik/Jiri Hovorka CZ/CZ Skoda Fabia R5 +6:19,4 Min
07. Johannes Keferböck/Ilka Minor A/A Ford Fiesta R5 +6:22,5 Min
08. Günther Knobloch/Jürgen Rausch A/A Subaru WRX +8:58,7 Min
09. Luca Waldherr/Tobias Unterweger A/A Opel Adam R5 +10:50,8 Min
10. Willi Stengg/Jürgen Klinger A/A Opel Adam R2 +11:15,7 Min

Video 15 Min: https://vimeo.com/281161833

My gallery: http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_orm_rallye_weiz_2018.html

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eib1

22nd July 2018, 10:40

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

nice video from last weekend Rally Estonia (includes Breen`s high speed spin)

electroliquid

26th July 2018, 20:20

This weekend will be 3rd Lithuania rally sprint championship event, and 4th Latvia's rally sprint championship event Rally around 7 lakes, in Zarasai district. Entry list: http://www.akseleratorius.eu/2018/LRSC/Preliminari%20starto%20tvarka%20NAUJA.pdf
Many crews there preparing for Samsonas Rally Rokiškis, which will be next weekend, and will be 3rd Lithuania rally championship event and 2nd Baltic rally championship event. Entries: http://autorally.lt/?m=2&l=2 with T. Asunmaa, T. Gardemeister, R. Sirmacis, K. Torn, E. Kaur.

Nowi

27th July 2018, 08:08

My photos from Eifel Rallye Festival 2018 at https://www.rallylife.cz/eifel-rallye-festival-2018/

electroliquid

30th July 2018, 20:56

Rally "Around 7 Lakes" final results: http://www.lasf.lt/lt/sportas/ralis/2018-m-lietuvos-automobiliu-ralio-sprinto-cempionato-iii-etapo-ir-latvijos-ralio-sprinto-cempionato-iv-etapo-around-seven-lakes-rally-rezultatai/
Unfortunately only in Lithuanian. There is LT sprint, then Teams results, then each stage results, then overall Rally sprint results, then Samsonas motorsport cup results, and finally LV sprint results.

Fiat-131-Abarth

3rd August 2018, 08:26

Simon Wagner will drive a Fabia R5 on his home event, the Mühlstein Rallye in Perg, a round of the Austrian Rallye Challenge (2nd league) next week.
https://www.motorline.cc/rallye/challenge/2018/Rallye-Challenge/ARC-Mühlsteinrallye-Simon-Wagner-startet-erstmals-im-R5-218961.html

Erik Cais will start with a 208 R2

Fiat-131-Abarth

5th August 2018, 09:09

Seeded entry list of the Mühlstein Rallye:

http://www.muehlsteinrallye.at/2018/DOK/nennliste.pdf

Quite nice with 7 R5 cars. Jaroslaw Szeja is also starting (no 68).

hari

11th August 2018, 22:17

Gallery Perger Mühlstein Rallye 2018: http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_arc_perger_muehlstein_rallye_2018.htm l

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hari

2nd September 2018, 07:39

ORM Wechselland Rallye 2018 final results:
1. Niki Mayr-Melnhof/Leop. Welsersheimb A/A Ford Fiesta R5 1:36:30,9 Std
2. Johannes Keferböck/Ilka Minor A/A Skoda Fabia R5 +3:56,4 Min
3. Gerhard Aigner/Marco Hübler A/A Skoda Fabia R5 +9:03,6 Min
4. Gernot Zeiringer/Bianca M. Stampfl A/A Skoda Fabia S2000 +9:05,1 Min
5. Luca Waldherr/Tobias Unterweger A/A Opel Adam R2 +9:21,3 Min
6. Willi Stengg/Tobias Unterweger A/A Opel Adam R2 +9:25,2 Min
7. Andrea Maselli/Camilla Gallesi IT/IT Abarth 124 Rally +14:02,9 Min
8. Christoph Zellhofer/Thomas Schöpf A/D Suzuki 1600 +14:29,6 Min
9. Andreas Kainer/Claudia Dorfbauer A/A Opel Corsa +15:18,4 Min
10. Johann Retzer/Lisa Holzer D/A Honda Civic +18:28,8 Min

My gallery: http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_orm_obm_wechselland_rallye_2018.html

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WUff1

2nd September 2018, 17:07

Niki Mayr-Melnhof is already Austrian champion after Wechselland Rallye and cannot be beaten anymore.

Barreis

2nd September 2018, 18:24

really great driver

Ucci

2nd September 2018, 19:28

Niki Mayr-Melnhof is already Austrian champion after Wechselland Rallye and cannot be beaten anymore.

Congratulations!

hari

16th September 2018, 10:24

Gallery Austrian Rallye Legends 2018: http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_austrian_rallye_legends_2018.html

Unfortunately the rally had to be stopped after SS10 due the fatal accident of Albert Bellschan von Mildenburg (Renault Alpine). His codriver (wife) was airlifted to hospital.

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hari

30th September 2018, 05:54

Niederösterreich Rallye - final results:
1. Jaroslav Orsak/Ondrej Krajca (CZ/CZ, Ford Fiesta R5) 1:23:02,2 Min
2. Raimund Baumschlager/Pirmin Winklhofer (A/D, Skoda Fabia R5) +5,3 Sek
3. Johannes Keferböck/Ilka Minor (A/A, Skoda Fabia R5) +2:52,0 Min
4. Jozsef Trencsenyi/Gabor Verba (H/H, Skoda Fabia R5) +2:58,7
5. Gerhard Aigner/Marco Johannes Hübler (A/A, Ford Fiesta R5) +3:14,5
6. Patrik Rujbr/Jan Rysanek (CZ/CZ, Skoda Fabia R5) +4:49,3
7. Michael Kogler/Andre Kachel (A,D, Citroen DS3 R3) +6:23,0
8. Maximilian Koch/Lisa Brunthaler (D/D, Skoda Fabia R5) +7:26,5
9. Andreas Aigner/Jürgen Rausch (A/A, Subaru Impreza WRX STI M1) +7:55,2
10. Bernd Zanon/Denis Piceno (I/I, Peugeot 208 R5) +8:11,7

Gallery: http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_orm_niederoesterreich_rallye_2018.htm l
Video: https://vimeo.com/292500900

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WUff1

30th September 2018, 10:33

Final standings Austrian championship:

1. Niki Mayr-Melnhof 133
2. Keferböck 95
3. G. Aigner 95

Mirek

30th September 2018, 10:48

Surprising victory for Orsák who didn't drive any rally for roughly one year.

Mirek

1st October 2018, 17:28

Julian Wagner is 2019 official Škoda Österreich driver: http://www.brr.at/presse/presseberichte/presse/detail/brr-und-julian-wagner-gehen-gemeinsam-in-die-rallye-zukunft/

Jarek Z

1st October 2018, 22:05

Julian Wagner is 2019 official Škoda Österreich driver: http://www.brr.at/presse/presseberichte/presse/detail/brr-und-julian-wagner-gehen-gemeinsam-in-die-rallye-zukunft/

Is he the guy who almost won Janner Rally driving an old Mazda 323? Or is it his brother? Can't tell them apart. Great news anyway! Good luck!

PLuto

1st October 2018, 22:24

Is he the guy who almost won Janner Rally driving an old Mazda 323? Or is it his brother? Can't tell them apart. Great news anyway! Good luck!

Brother

dimviii

2nd October 2018, 17:23

Bryan Bouffier, present at the next test of #CERA.

The experienced French pilot is to be played on @rallyesantander October 19 and 20. He will do it with the Ford Fiesta R5 of the Cantabrian proracing team competition. #CERA Press Release: https://facebook.com/notes/proracing-competicion/bryan-bouffier-en-el-rallye-santander-cantabria-con-el-ford-fiesta-r5-de-proraci/825130701028800/ …

electroliquid

8th October 2018, 08:55

Last weekend was final Lithuania Rally championship and Lithuania rally sprint championship event Rally Druskininkai 2018. Full results http://www.rally-live.lt/ nice won for Žala/Malnieks; Notkus/Strižanas Lithuania champions overall.

WUff1

14th October 2018, 16:12

Jänner Rallye 2019 will again have some 200 km of special stages (for the last time) and a new 17 km power stage nearby Freistadt (Lasberg) on sunday. It also got a candidate status for ERT 2020.

KKSF

14th October 2018, 18:41

Saaremaa rally 2018 (Estonia) action:
KKSF HD video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbuWKu0fiPY

focus206

14th October 2018, 19:33

I need confirmation for this, but quite the interesting story this weekend with Valeriy Gorban.
He took part to Saaremaa Rally, last round of the Estonian championship, finished in 4th and clinched the Estonian national championship.
Then, the day after, he went to Latvia for Day 2 of Rally Liepaja (each day was a separate round for the Latvian championship), finished in 2nd and clinched the Latvian title as well. If that's the case, good job! :D

Essaj

14th October 2018, 20:03

eddy707

14th October 2018, 20:03

focus206

14th October 2018, 20:24

Looking at ewrc-results, I see that the Estonian Ranno Bundsen was also in the title fight for both Estonian and Latvian championships. I can guess he decided to focus on the Latvian championship, taking part to Rally Liepaja instead of Saaremaa. He finished in 2nd on Day 1 of Rally Liepaja, but he retired in Day 2. Gorban arrived for Day 2, took 2nd and won the Latvian championship by 1 point after winning the Estonian championship the day before!

Essaj

14th October 2018, 20:47

Jarek Z

14th October 2018, 21:31

What an achievement! Knowing such tricks one can be a champion even despite being a slow driver!

TWRC

15th October 2018, 07:17

Mecsek Rallye, penultimate round of the Hungarian Championship was this weekend. Biggest question was if the title will be decided now, or will it go down to the wire in Nyíregyháza (which will be ERC candidate event). Hadik won after a steady performance that he wasn't able to produce since the beginning of the year, in front of Turán, who only needed a good result to have the best chances for the title. Vincze finished 3rd after he was surprisingly off the pace here. Results:
1. Hadik-Deák, Ford Fiesta R5 1:27:03.6
2. Turán-Bagaméri, Ford Fiesta R5 +10.3
3. Vincze-Bacigál, Skoda Fabia R5 +28.7
4. Kazár-Tóth, Skoda Fabia R5 +1:10.4
5. Ranga-Holczer, Skoda Fabia R5 +2:00.1
6. Bodolai-Popovics, Ford Fiesta R5 +2:02.8
7. Trencsényi-Verba, Skoda Fabia R5 +3:15.5
8. Kovács-Istovics, Ford Fiesta R5 +3:18.7
9. Matics-Németh, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX +4:49.1
10. Lencse-Kovács, Ford Fiesta R5 +4:53.7

Notable retirements: Balogh - crash, Velenczei - crash, Osváth - overheating.

https://scontent-vie1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/44054725_2329058727122542_4211411563409571840_o.jp g?_nc_cat=100&oh=90bcb575256236666e795c75fe43b029&oe=5C543F7E

PLuto

16th October 2018, 10:45

On the other hand I cannot imagine why they approved to have two so important events in Baltic region in same weekend...

dimviii

19th October 2018, 20:12

Αres leading with 0,4 sec Bouffier after the super special stage at Sordos karting La Roca
https://twitter.com/CERA_RFEdA/status/1053345695279800320

CivEngine

20th October 2018, 10:52

Miguel Fuster and Ivan Ares fighting well each other after SS5. Fuster is leading the way but only for a bunch of seconds (8''). Bouffier had some problems in the last stage and is down to 4th position, behind Joan Vinyes' Suzuki Swift N5.

hari

21st October 2018, 07:29

Austrian Rallye Challenge final - Herbst Rallye 2018:

My gallery: http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_arc_herbstrallye_2018.html

http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/herbst/1.jpghttp://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/herbst/2.jpghttp://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/herbst/3.jpghttp://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/herbst/4.jpghttp://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/herbst/9.jpg

CivEngine

21st October 2018, 11:36

Finally, Miguel Fuster won the Cantabria Rally in Spain. Ivan Ares, second, and Bryan Bouffier, third.

The next round of the Spanish Championship will be on Fuster's ground, so we'll see how Ares can manage to keep leading the overall class.

Ucci

26th October 2018, 13:19

The last rally for Slovenian championship. About championship itself: Rok Turk is on the way to repeat championship crown, on this event we will see after almost ten years former national champion Tomaž Kaučič (i20 R5). There are strong roumers, that Kaučič will drive this car also in 2019. Fingers crossed....

http://www.rally-idrija.si/assets/12.-rally-idrija---lista-prijav-2018-kv.pdf

And after half year I'm back again as a codriver....the weather forecast is very very bad-rain (not exactly ideal conditions for RWD, in which I will be seating).

Mirek

26th October 2018, 14:05

Last week Martin Koči won the Slovak title when his biggest opponent Grzegorz Grzyb broke a wheel already on the second stage of Rally Košice. After that Koči easily won the rally which had very disappointing entry list this year (for me at least).

1. Koči (Fabia R5) 1:18:23,8 (10 sec penalty)
2. Gavlák (Fabia R5) +1:33,0
3. Drotár (Fabia R5) +2:16,3
4. Béreš jun. (Evo IX gr.N) +2:18,8
5. Konečný (Impreza STI gr.N) +5:12,5
6. Kysucký (208 R2) +5:36,7
7. Baffy (208 R2) +8:26,2 (10 sec penalty)
8. Kojo (Adam R2) +9:26,6
9. Smékal (DS3 R3T) +9:28,9
10. Juhász (Evo X gr.N) +9:42,8 (30 sec penalty)

AL14

5th November 2018, 15:09

What do you think about a mixed event where all the national champions will challenge each other at the end of all european national championships?

I know it's a bit weird but has it been never proposed or existed something like that? Do you think there would be too many issue on organizing it?
I think that being a single event it could be financed by FIA or some other organization so that private winners or even manufacturers should not spend more money the the ones invested for the national championship.

Maybe this is a kind of stupid proposal for some kind of reasons I don't consider since I'm not informed on the organizational side of things, but it would be very nice to have it imho.

Jarek Z

5th November 2018, 15:17

What do you think about a mixed event where all the national champions will challenge each other at the end of all european national championships?

Yeah, why not, a real Race of Champions! :)

Mirek

5th November 2018, 15:22

AL14

5th November 2018, 15:40

Isn't that called a European Championship?

I mean a one-event with mixed surface (maybe) only for national championship winners.

PLuto

5th November 2018, 15:40

Lot of national champions doesnt want to go abroad. They are kings at home and any start abroad (especially on stages which they dont know) is a big risk for them...

TWRC

12th November 2018, 07:19

The final round of the Hungarian Championship, the 1st Nyíregyháza Rally was this weekend. It was a candidate event for ERC (and got it I think even before it really started). It was a 4-way battle for the title, but only Hadik and Turán had a real fight at the front, the other two contenders (Vincze and Kazár) had no chance. It went down to the wire, as the power stage results decided the champion. In the end, Hadik won both the event and the power stage, and became the champion by only 1 point! Also, it was good to see two big names, Tóth and Bútor in the 208 cup. Unfortunately, Tóth crashed on the 1st day and then had to retire after 1SS on the second, but Bútor was really good and fast, and was a good benchmark for the young drivers; he ended up 2nd after some issues on the first day.

Results:
1. Hadik-Deák, Ford Fiesta R5 1:48:38.4
2. Turán-Bagaméri, Ford Fiesta R5 +29.3
3. Vincze-Bacigál, Skoda Fabia R5 +3:33.3
4. Kazár-Tóth, Skoda Fabia R5 +3:46.7
5. ifj.Érdi-Kovács, Skoda Fabia R5 +5:36.8
6. Trencsényi-Verba, Skoda Fabia R5 +6:18.4
7. Német-Szegő, Skoda Fabia R5 +7:32.8
8. Lovász-Kürti, Hyundai i20 R5 +8:10.1
9. Fogasy-Berendi, Skoda Fabia R5 +9:22.7
10. Gyarmati-Kocsis, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX +9:38.4

https://scontent-vie1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/45863249_2370081086353639_5019080245026750464_o.jp g?_nc_cat=107&_nc_ht=scontent-vie1-1.xx&oh=1e0a4f57c26382075106653115d9abe1&oe=5C6AA304

Mirek

12th November 2018, 08:01

Can You shortly describe the event regarding character of stages compared to other Hungarian or regional events so that we have an idea what to expect next year?

TWRC

12th November 2018, 16:45

Can You shortly describe the event regarding character of stages compared to other Hungarian or regional events so that we have an idea what to expect next year?
Sure! As far as I know, the stages were pretty good, with some unusual characteristics (ie. it is very uncommon to have a stage with a gravel middle part on a tarmac rally here, and also there was a long 25 km stage that was never run before I think). The stages situated closer to Nyíregyháza were faster with less turns and a bit wider roads, some that were up in the hills were quite narrow and techniqal. I wasn't there, but from the maps and videos I think the technical ones are more like what Miskolc Rally has, the others are different, there was a stage that resembled the Deutschland Rally with vineyards! This year they also struggled with a lot of fog, and some stages held after sunset had to be cancelled as they were deemed too dangerous. All in all, a lot fo people have criticized the choice to go with this avent instead of the Mecsek, but I think they made a pretty good rally out of it!

A couple of videos which show the very different characteristics of the stages:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxKynmYhrfM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQUVah6wiDo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCaGJniF8QM

tommeke_B

12th November 2018, 17:13

Nice stages by the looks of it. Last weekend I also had a look at the maps and watched them on Google Earth/Streetview. Looks like there's a good variety between faster/slower sections, between forests and some fields, vineyards... The only thing I don't like to see is huge tree stumps as anti-cutting material, makes it quite dangerous IMO... If it doesn't collide with Condroz next year, I'd like to visit this event. :)

Mirek

12th November 2018, 19:39

It looks spectacular and worth visiting indeed :)

WUff1

14th November 2018, 05:44

Season final in Austria - Rallye W4 (former Rallye Waldviertel) - takes place this weekend on 16th/17th of November. Considering it doesn´t count for any championship this year (changement in organization team), entries are not bad.

http://www.rallyew4.at/2018/
entries: http://www.rallyew4.at/2018/nennliste.html

hari

18th November 2018, 06:53

Rallye W4 2018 - final standings:
1. Hermann Neubauer/Bernhard Ettel A/A Ford Fiesta R5 1:13:01,1 Std
2. David Botka/Mark Mesterhazi H/H Skoda Fabia R5 +1:17,5 Min
3. Tomas Kurka/Katerina Janovska CZ/CZ Ford Fiesta R5 +3:43,1 Min
4. Andreas Aigner/Jürgen Rausch A/A Subaru WRX STi +6:04,5 Min
5. Mariusz Zapala/Lukasz Wloch PL/PL Ford Fiesta R5 +7:50,9 Min
6. Jan Cerny/Ivo Vybiral CZ/CZ Peugeot 208 R2 +8:20,2 Min
7. Hannes Hofstetter/Natalie Mayrhofer A/A Subaru Impreza +8:29,3 Min
8. Walter Mayer/Jürgen Heigl A/A Peugeot 208 R5 +9:04,4 Min
9. Kurt Göttlicher/Stefan Lischka A/A Citroen DS3 R5 +9:34,0 Min
10. Roland Stegg/Alessandra Baumann A/D Opel Adam R2 +9:38,9 Min

Gallery: http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_rallye_w4_2018.html
Video 13 Min: https://vimeo.com/301463216

http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/w4/1.jpghttp://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/w4/2.jpghttp://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/w4/3.jpghttp://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/w4/4.jpghttp://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/w4/6.jpghttp://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2018/w4/66.jpg

Mirek

24th November 2018, 20:39

Rally Power

10th December 2018, 16:03

There’s a big move about to happen in spanish rally scene; besides the tarmac (CERA) and gravel (CERT) championships, a new ‘superchampionship’ (S-CER) will arrive next year, taking 4 CERA and 4 CERT events. Apparently the plan, if S-CER manages to show potential, is to have only the S-CER from 2020. Lot’s of crews and teams (including some top names) are already interested in the new series. http://www.motorenlinea.es/articulo-12372-habra-supercampeonato-de-espana-en-2019

Jarek Z

21st December 2018, 16:41

Some information revealed about Jänner Rallye 2019. It will be held 3-5th January. The rally has 16 stages (only one circuit one) in 8 sections with 221 km overall stage distance. The stages are 93% ashpalt and 7% gravel (of course hopefully covered by snow). There shall be also a some live stages on ÖRF Sport.

More information about Jänner Rallye 2019 - entry list has just been published. I don't know if WRC cars have been banned or not in Austria, but there isn't any on the entry list. There are 9 R5 cars at the top of the list.
https://www.jaennerrallye.at/fileadmin/user_upload/Nennliste_Entrylist_Jaennerrallye_2019.pdf

Mirek

21st December 2018, 16:55

That's very disappointing entry list :(

At least both Wagner brothers drive R5 cars...

WUff1

21st December 2018, 17:01

Yes, indeed very bad list, in quality and quantity. Must be very frustrating for organizers.

Jarek Z

21st December 2018, 17:02

Isn't it a standard entry list in Austria?

Mirek

21st December 2018, 17:14

No, absolutely not.

WUff1

21st December 2018, 19:38

Quality of entries is more like that of a sprint rally in Austria (Austrian rallye challenge).

With this entry list I wouldn´t bet on another edition in 2020, at least not in Austrian championship.

Mirek

21st December 2018, 20:34

I don't know how it's being viewed in Austria but in CZ the main reason for crews not to come is the date. When it used to be a prestigious event they went anyway but now there's no reason.

hari

29th December 2018, 15:55

PET Jänner Rallye 2019 - BRR Julian Wagner & Gerhard Aigner - BRR Skoda Fabia R5

Video: https://vimeo.com/308708751

Gallery: http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_brr_test_vor_jaenner_rallye_2019.html

http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2019/jaennertest/1.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2019/jaennertest/2.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2019/jaennertest/3.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2019/jaennertest/4.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2019/jaennertest/5.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2019/jaennertest/8.jpg

Ucci

29th December 2018, 16:08

Seeing this photos from PET Jaenner Rally-is any snow expected? Because in Slovenia we have dry weather, no snow or rain is expected (thanks god) in the following week.....

hari

29th December 2018, 18:38

Seeing this photos from PET Jaenner Rally-is any snow expected? Because in Slovenia we have dry weather, no snow or rain is expected (thanks god) in the following week.....

Yes, looks good. At the moment a very cold Jaenner Rallye with snow stages at least in the higher altitudes can be expected.

electroliquid

30th December 2018, 09:05

Not sure where put this, but this year there will be Lithuania virtual rally championship, more info: https://www.e-larc.lt/english

evoIX

2nd January 2019, 08:32

Quality of entries is more like that of a sprint rally in Austria (Austrian rallye challenge).

With this entry list I wouldn´t bet on another edition in 2020, at least not in Austrian championship.

Will Niki Mayr-Melnhof drive this season in ORM?

WUff1

2nd January 2019, 16:10

Will Niki Mayr-Melnhof drive this season in ORM?

Probably not, looks like he could join ERC - but nothing official is known.

Mirek

3rd January 2019, 12:48

Shakedown results: https://www.jaennerrallye.at/results/ss0.htm

Judging from webcams there must be a lot of snow on stages now.

WUff1

3rd January 2019, 14:32

Shakedown results: https://www.jaennerrallye.at/results/ss0.htm

Judging from webcams there must be a lot of snow on stages now.

Yes, there is. Even Bad Zell-Tragwein-Aisttal-Stage is covered with snow.

hari

3rd January 2019, 17:45

Some images from Shakedown: http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_orm_jaenner_rallye_2019.html
Short video: https://vimeo.com/309295052

http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2019/jaenner/1.jpghttp://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2019/jaenner/2.jpghttp://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2019/jaenner/3.jpghttp://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2019/jaenner/41.jpghttp://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2019/jaenner/43.jpg

Adler

4th January 2019, 06:57

Jänner rallye is on, this time in perfect winter conditions, Julian Wagner already gained a massive lead of 40 seconds over his brother Simon, Neubauer lost 2 minutes (stuck in snowbank).

results: https://www.jaennerrallye.at/results/index.htm

WUff1

4th January 2019, 10:01

Neubauer accident on street section between stages 1 and 2 (colliding with a civil car, not his fault).

Julian Wagner already 50 sec ahead of his brother, on his first rally with an R5 car and only his second appearance at Jänner Rallye (last year he had to retire rather early). Baumschlager obviously took the right choice when choosing him as driver for BRR.

Mirek

4th January 2019, 22:47

WUff1

5th January 2019, 07:13

Julian lost 1,5 minutes in the last stage with gearbox problems but he kept comfortable 20 second lead. Today he was in his own league which is very impressive considering his near non existent experience.

Yes, first time on snow, first time in a R5 car, and only second Jänner Rallye appearance (last year he had to retire just after a few stages). Today both Wagner´s will have to clean the road, but his Brother Simon said he would attack today.

WUff1

5th January 2019, 10:15

SS9 Today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=SRcVt9e3mFk

Second run of this stage was cancelled.

Jarek Z

5th January 2019, 11:46

SS9 Today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=SRcVt9e3mFk

Second run of this stage was cancelled.

Real winter at last! :D

After SS12 Wagner brothers still in the lead. 4 stages to go.
Results:
https://www.jaennerrallye.at/results/index.htm

Mirek

5th January 2019, 12:12

According to Pluto there are prolems even to pass road sectios due to snowdrifts on the roads.

WUff1

5th January 2019, 14:51

Simon Wagner retired on infamous Aisttal stage (stuck in a snowbank). Nearly ever position changed there, except for Julian Wagner - who is 7 minutes in front now.

Some crazy visitors cause chaos with their cars on road sections. One Audi driver surpassed 7 other cars at once, only to crash with a police car shortly afterwards ...