[IRC][ERC][EHRC][BRC]Geko Ypres Rally 2011

[Jarek Z]

Betti was out of the road, but it seems he somehow managed to finish the stage losing over 11 minutes.

[r199]

tsjoen in trobles?? time ok thogh

[PLuto]

Some photos from Ypres - Autosport (http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=12430)

http://www.autosport.cz/img/clanky/035deed3fc7f07b976be085f433f140c.jpghttp://www.autosport.cz/img/clanky/ddc72aab2ec6e5731042b459711fbe6d.jpghttp://www.autosport.cz/img/clanky/48b97fe5b65a74a13881549db5b4daba.jpg

[r199]

Tjsoen, damage happend on roadsection

[Tom206wrc]

Broken radiator for Tsjoen on the short SS11 ???? :eek:

[[Madeira-Rally]]

Tsojen rich the end of the stage with a broken radiator... I think he will retire...

[Tom206wrc]

Tjsoen, damage happend on roadsection



What happened ??? Road accident ??? :confused:

[r199]

stoped to check tirepressure, drove of but forgot there whas a small pole or something infront of the car

[logic]

He was checking his tire pressures not noticing there was a bollard in front of the car and moved off and hit the bollard damaging the radiator.

[Tom206wrc]

:mark:

[r199]

Tjoen Out, broken radiator


Damm That makes Hans Weijs jr 3rd Nice drive of him

[Tom206wrc]

Bouffier has his time before Tsjoen on SS12, to me it means Pieter retired(or has more problems) :(

[r199]

@ tom, Pieter is exit, could not fix the problem

[RICARDO75]

SS9 times are corrected.
It was missing 1 minute on Lagenakes and Martin

[Mirek]

Tjoen Out, broken radiator

This is one of the most stupid cases of lost podium ever :(

[Mirek]

Damm That makes Hans Weijs jr 3rd Nice drive of him

Will be a big fight with Casier and Snijers but anyway great performance in his first S2000 start.

Also Solowow is doing really good!

[focus206]

Too bad for Tsjoen, and now Casier and Weijs Jr will fight for the 3rd place...
Impressive drive for the two Dutch ex-JWRC drivers, Abbring and Weijs Jr... I knew they were good, but not so much good! :D

[Tom206wrc]

I knew it was mistakes times of Langenakens and Martin...it has been corrected on SS9 ;)

[Tom206wrc]

Cherain on SS12 :confused:

Edit: OK he's there, but appeared after Princen...

[focus206]

Anyone knows the reason of the retirement of Harry Hunt?

[Josti]

Casier problems moves Weijs up to 3rd. Great stage time by him anyway.

[Tom206wrc]

No power steering for Casier on SS14 and he must drive like this on the two other stages :s

[Tom206wrc]

Oh no !!! No Abbring ???? :mad:


Edit: lost 6 minutes :(

[hari]

Punctures for Mikkelsen and Kruuda

[Mirek]

Casier retired :(

Alternator...

[Josti]

Major time loss for Abbring. Real shame.

[Tom206wrc]

Puncture, off, or mechanical for Abbring :confused:

[r199]

off for Abbring

[Tom206wrc]

I don't understand Mikkelsen: "we are not in the fight, we are still learning the roads"...best time SS15 with 6" over Loix :confused:

[focus206]

Nooooo Abbring :( he clearly deserved the win in the 2WD class...

[Mirek]

Mikklesen is out of classification so what more can he do? Besides that Loix has almost two minutes lead and no need to push...

Any info what happened to Snijers now?

[Bartek]

What a time for P-G.... :p

[hari]

Mikklesen is out of classification so what more can he do? Besides that Loix has almost two minutes lead and no need to push...

Any info what happened to Snijers now?

Snijers went off just before the flying finish and was pushed back by spectators.

[hari]

Puncture again for Wilks

[Tom206wrc]

Puncture again for Wilks :mad:

[Tom206wrc]

Kruuda puncture too but lost less time than Wilks :mark:

[Tom206wrc]

Chérain ??? :confused:

[Tom206wrc]

Maurin ???? :confused:

[pettersolberg29]

Mikkelsen showing what could have been if only he wasn't so eager on SS1! If him and Neuville can eradicate these stupid mistakes then they could dominate the IRC for the next few years, although Loix isnt giving up without a fight. Briiliantly 'easy' performance by him so far. Wilks very unlucky with punctures after a great and calm drive to 2nd, but his pace may not have kept up with Kopecky, Neuville and Mikkelsen if they had lasted more than a stage! Hans Weijs doing great so far (hope for no jinx) and Bouffier solid if unspectacular.
Looking forward to Barum to see all of them plus Hanninen challenge with hopefully less incidents

[Tom206wrc]

Looks like de Mévius Jr crashed too :(

[Mirek]

Mikkelsen showing what could have been if only he wasn't so eager on SS1! If him and Neuville can eradicate these stupid mistakes then they could dominate the IRC for the next few years, although Loix isnt giving up without a fight.

In the morning when the top guys were pushing he wasn't dominant at all. Now they are on cruise mode, so...

I really like Mikkelsen but so far he showed very little consistency. Every rally the same story, raw speed is there but tons of mistakes ruin the result.

[RS]

Both Mikkelsen and Neuville are very young and both very talented but I think Mikkelsen's lack of a win yet shows how tough this series is and how good it is for teaching young drivers how to drive and to help them develop.

Young drivers who are very fast but make mistakes is natural, and better than ones who are reliable but slow. The only way to learn the limits is to push them.

I think Andreas will be one of the favourites for the win on Azores. I think he is possibly slightly faster than Juho on gravel (but not on asphalt)

[pettersolberg29]

In the morning when the top guys were pushing he wasn't dominant at all. Now they are on cruise mode, so...

I really like Mikkelsen but so far he showed very little consistency. Every rally the same story, raw speed is there but tons of mistakes ruin the result.

This morning though, Andreas wasnt pushing either. He said while it was wet he was just keeping it on the road - it was the plan before the stages had even started. Obviously he isnt as fast as Loix if he was pushing still, but its still encouraging bearing in mind Mikkelsen wont be motivated to go 100% either. I agree r.e. consistency though, but as RS says below, you can learn consistency but you cant learn speed. Neuville and Mikkelsen have the speed and only need the consistency now before they can be top quality.

[RS]

Looks like Wilks should get 5th. Good fightback for him.

Andersson could also grab the final drivers point spot.

[rage82]

Congratulations for fast Fredy! With his 7-th victory he equal Hanninen as the most successful driver in iRC series.
Very good result for Weis jr. of course, and verry happy also for Garde he put some good results in Ypres.

[r199]

good win from fast freddy, but a realy good and nice ride uuh Super ride from Hans Weijs Jr

[[Madeira-Rally]]

PG finished SS18 and the final stage, losing over 5 mins after hitting something at the start of the stage. 15th now.

[Mirek]

Andersson could also grab the final drivers point spot.

Went off and lost 5 minutes instead...

[Tom206wrc]

Melissa 13th overall but she didn't chose the "easiest" rally to rediscover an S2000(after 2009 Condroz) :mark:

[pettersolberg29]

Brilliant performance by Robbie Barrable too - without his incident yesterday he'd have finished right in the battle for 5th. Brilliant for someone who has never rallied abroad before (as far as I know) and is basically unknown out of Ireland and GB. Hopefully he'll get more chance now.

[Mirek]

Melissa 13th overall but she didn't chose the "easiest" rally to rediscover an S2000(after 2009 Condroz) :mark:

She used S2000 here because WRC isn't allowed in Ypres. That's the only reason.

[dimviii]

Congrats to Fast Freddie for a perfect rally.
Protons again back steps.
Megane clearly slower than ds3s,and way slower from N4 evo X(wet and dry)

[Mirek]

Some photos of PG and Gonon off today: www.AutoSport.CZ • Zobrazit téma - GEKO Ypres Rally [ME, IRC] (http://forum.autosport.cz/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=613&start=200#p51451)

By the way historic standings:

1. Droogmans
2. Chambon
3. Janota (1st ERC - yesss :) )
4. Duez
5. Brazzoli (2nd ERC)
6. Graham (3rd ERC)
7. Siddall
8. Smith
9. Dujardyn
10. Cunningham (4th ERC)

[focus206]

So congratulations to Loix, fast and clean run, important win for him. :)
Great times for Weijs Jr too, hope he finds some sponsors. In 2WD results, pity for Cherain, De Mevius and expecially Abbring, they were doing a great rally :(
Is Kris Princen planning to do more IRC starts with the Megane or he will do only national events?

[Wim_Impreza]

Melissa 13th overall but she didn't chose the "easiest" rally to rediscover an S2000(after 2009 Condroz) :mark:

She did one Belgian regional rally earlier this month with that car.

[Wim_Impreza]

So congratulations to Loix, fast and clean run, important win for him. :)
Great times for Weijs Jr too, hope he finds some sponsors. In 2WD results, pity for Cherain, De Mevius and expecially Abbring, they were doing a great rally :(
Is Kris Princen planning to do more IRC starts with the Megane or he will do only national events?

This start for Princen was supported by Renault, without that he wasn't at the start of this rally. Before this rally, Princen said that he isn't sure that a Mégane is faster than a Clio R3. His Clio R3 is for sure more reliable. Princen wants to win the French Clio R3 Trophy and he hasn't budget to do Belgian rallies with the Clio R3 too, so he hasn't budget for foreign IRC rallies.

[Mirek]

Great video! YouTube - ‪Geko Ypres Rally 2011 - Highlights [HD] by JM‬‏ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLnW3vGsOac)

[rallysupportnl]

IRC / Ypres Rally 2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQl4_DeX_Uo

[Kurt L.]

Some of my photos

https://picasaweb.google.com/100842182525832136667/GEKOYpresRally2011?authkey=Gv1sRgCNXvwsan_JK5Hg&feat=directlink

[focus206]

Some of my photos

https://picasaweb.google.com/100842182525832136667/GEKOYpresRally2011?authkey=Gv1sRgCNXvwsan_JK5Hg&feat=directlink

Great photos, thank you! :)

[logic]

Drive of the weekend for me goes to Hans Weijs .

[Mirek]

Ditches :D
YouTube - ‪IRC Ypres Rally 2011 Crashes‬‏ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daVHu3rAvrs)

Spin Rossetti, off PG and Gonon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKCv_fAeFoE

[rallymen123]

My photos are online on www.bvrallypics.be (http://www.bvrallypics.be)

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg25/rallymen123/GekoYpresRally2011Vrijdag236_1.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg25/rallymen123/GekoYpresRally2011215_1.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg25/rallymen123/GekoYpresRally2011Vrijdag482_1.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg25/rallymen123/GekoYpresRally2011044_1.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg25/rallymen123/GekoYpresRally2011Vrijdag533_1.jpg

[RICARDO75]

http://youtu.be/4QPHKDv7wss

[Allyc85]

I just got back from what was an amazing first visit to Ypres and when im a bit more awake, il add a few pictures etc!

But if anyone has any oubts about going to this rally..... just do it!!

[bluuford]

What happened to Martin Kangur with the Civic in SS8? He lost so much time :\

It was interesting story. He went straight in one junction. Then he turned around and let one S2000 car to pass him (He didnt mention the name). About 700 meters later the same S2000 made a mistake and was blocking the road. To avoid the collision Kangur tried to pass the car from the side of the road but got stuck and spent next 10-11 minutes there.

[HaCo]

It was interesting story. He went straight in one junction. Then he turned around and let one S2000 car to pass him (He didnt mention the name). About 700 meters later the same S2000 made a mistake and was blocking the road. To avoid the collision Kangur tried to pass the car from the side of the road but got stuck and spent next 10-11 minutes there.

What a shame, I enjoyed his passes in the Civic R3!

Incredable how many things happend on the stages when I read the forum. Every stage someone did something stupid.

Honnestly I did not find this the best Ypres ever on the stages.

[vino_93]

I'm looking for the times of the GT cars ... where can I find it ?

[Dragu]

http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/7697/60715487.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/855/60715487.jpg/)

http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/2303/70788136.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/580/70788136.jpg/)

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/2212/61583872.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/11/61583872.jpg/)

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/5907/21930288.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/38/21930288.jpg/)

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/9370/66978050.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/6/66978050.jpg/)

more pics online : Jo Pijpops Rallyfoto's • Ypres Rally 2011 (http://www.jp-rallyfotos.be/fotoreportage/72157627032492934)

www.jp-rallyfotos.be (http://www.jp-rallyfotos.be)

[RICARDO75]

Jasper van der Heuvel with diferent times here (http://irc-results.com/2011/irc/ypres/18irc.php) (2h49m44,4s) and here (http://static.ypresrally.com/bywr2011.html#) (2h52m,51,7s)

[focus206]

It was interesting story. He went straight in one junction. Then he turned around and let one S2000 car to pass him (He didnt mention the name). About 700 meters later the same S2000 made a mistake and was blocking the road. To avoid the collision Kangur tried to pass the car from the side of the road but got stuck and spent next 10-11 minutes there.

Damn, Kangur is quite an unlucky guy, he was making good times :(

[OldF]

YouTube - ‪Ypres Rally 2011‬‏ (http://youtu.be/4QPHKDv7wss)

It can be clearly seen that the S2000 don’t have a central differential at about 5:50 when Bouffier made a spin. The car doesn’t turn so smoothly.

[r199]

RICARDO75, I also dont understand it about vd Heuvels time but think he whas 12.

And when whe are talking about vd Heuvel: Martine, thanks for everything u
showed us on the stage's whit Jasper. Shame that u stop as a codriver, but
i can understand the desision.

[Barreis]

I like all the photos.

[mousti]

Olivier Ural did a stupid fail on our TC at Hollebeke to give his Timecheckpaper or how u call it in english 10 seconds too early and then sign the other paper that he's agreeing with the check in time. Afterwards that we said that both were yelling they didn't check in too early.. A bit understandable but it's a waste of energy to do that..

[Mirek]

RICARDO75, I also dont understand it about vd Heuvels time but think he whas 12.

I asked boys to have a look on that. There was some time changed to Jasper during the rally, so maybe it comes from that (maybe some notional time, I don't know).


And when whe are talking about vd Heuvel: Martine, thanks for everything u
showed us on the stage's whit Jasper. Shame that u stop as a codriver, but
i can understand the desision.

Is it really that bad? :(


By the way Hans Weijs was awarded by Colin McRae Flat Out Trophy: IRC Intercontinental Rally Challenge (http://rally-irc.com/html/readnews.asp?id=2802)

[mousti]

I asked boys to have a look on that. There was some time changed to Jasper during the rally, so maybe it comes from that (maybe some notional time, I don't know).



Is it really that bad? :(


By the way Hans Weijs was awarded by Colin McRae Flat Out Trophy: IRC Intercontinental Rally Challenge (http://rally-irc.com/html/readnews.asp?id=2802)
I think 2 days against such competition was probably phisically and mentally too hard I think :( for her. Respect for her decision she was a great co pilot and great to see man and wife working so good together!

I wished yesterday he would win it! And did it and deserved this a lot! Finally getting some recognition I hope..

[MK2 BDG]

Anyone knows the reason of the retirement of Harry Hunt?

Last i heard, gearbox Hyd oil pressure ??

If anyone has any pictures of our Fiesta R2 no 105 with the yellow helicopter on the side, that would be good :)
Went out at the end of SS10 engine !!

[PLuto]

I asked boys to have a look on that. There was some time changed to Jasper during the rally, so maybe it comes from that (maybe some notional time, I don't know).

They were changing some of his times and he also got a penalty...

[mousti]

Got a 2 min penalty friday I think for service or something else.

Pluto did u get the chance to talk with Bouffier about his Fia A status?

[RS]

By the way Hans Weijs was awarded by Colin McRae Flat Out Trophy: IRC Intercontinental Rally Challenge (http://rally-irc.com/html/readnews.asp?id=2802)

I predict some support from Skoda to start Barum :)

[RICARDO75]

RICARDO75, I also dont understand it about vd Heuvels time but think he whas 12.

Ok. He got two big penaltys. Beyond the 2 minute that was on IRC results, he had another one of 2m30, both for being late

[Mirek]

I predict some support from Skoda to start Barum :)

I don't expect anything.

[mousti]

I don't expect anything.
Same thing, he hasn't even contact with Skoda or Skoda NL it was all from sponsors of Belgian and Dutch rallyworld. I think Barum will be indeed important for Skoda, If Kopecky there retires I think they'll bring Hanninen back for the title and let them enter the rest of the events.

[Mintexmemory]

Rally Ypres 2011 - a set on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/74mex/sets/72157627057445714/)

First of my photos as a taster - 35mm shots should be up next week (Goodwood Festival means next w/e is fully occupied :D
What a great time I had, things we learnt:-
The Punto lacks performance to really be competitive any more.
Wilks has got the ability to get some podiums this year.
When Proton get their new engine, PG and Basso will be up near the top.
Hans Weijs Jr is as good as I've been saying - I'd really like to see him take on Tanak at Rally Germany in SWRC.
The Mini is getting better all the time.
Can anyone who was at the finish ceremony (or has been told) tell me why Van Der Heuval's co-driver Martine was crying during the interviews? (it was all Dutch to me)
Just working out the one top 10 prediction poster compared to mine.

[Josti]

Can anyone who was at the finish ceremony (or has been told) tell me why Van Der Heuval's co-driver Martine was crying during the interviews? (it was all Dutch to me)

She's quitting her codriving career. Very hard time for her recovering from the nasty accident they had in Germany last year. Naturally she's emotional.

[Mintexmemory]

She's quitting her codriving career. Very hard time for her recovering from the nasty accident they had in Germany last year. Naturally she's emotional.
Thanks very much.

[RS]

The Punto lacks performance to really be competitive any more.
Wilks has got the ability to get some podiums this year.
When Proton get their new engine, PG and Basso will be up near the top.
.

Didn't really expect more from the Punto here; if Madeira had stayed in IRC I think Rossetti would have been closer to the front there (and Sanremo, but he won't do that either)

Wilks has at least the ability for podiums and maybe wins. He surprised me on Ypres.

Are Proton planning a new version of the current engine or are you referring to a future 1.6T engine?

[RICARDO75]

VIDEOS
YouTube - ‪7th victory Freddy Loix BFO Skoda Fabia S2000 Ypres rally 2011‬‏ (http://youtu.be/in0r-PpFQ0c)
YouTube - ‪Geko Ypres Rally 2011 HD door www.rallydvd.nl‬‏ (http://youtu.be/ep4jRBRAXI4)
YouTube - ‪IRC Belgium Geko Ypres Rally 2011 [HD]‬‏ (http://youtu.be/mF1cV5Boorw)
YouTube - ‪geko ypres rally 25062011.mp4‬‏ (http://youtu.be/0VPn4Fv5vyM)

[Mintexmemory]

Didn't really expect more from the Punto here; if Madeira had stayed in IRC I think Rossetti would have been closer to the front there (and Sanremo, but he won't do that either)

Wilks has at least the ability for podiums and maybe wins. He surprised me on Ypres.

Are Proton planning a new version of the current engine or are you referring to a future 1.6T engine?

From what I gathered, speaking to one of the Proton Mechs on Saturday night, there is a new version of the current engine in development to improve the reliability and speed of the Neo S2000. Also, they seemed very happy with the performance of Basso and PG, when running!

[[Madeira-Rally]]

I don't understand how they can be happy with such a poor performance from their cars...
It's not because of the drivers that Proton don't get better results... it's only about the car... Proton was presented in 2009... now 2011 and I don't see major develepments in the car...

[focus206]

]I don't understand how they can be happy with such a poor performance from their cars...
It's not because of the drivers that Proton don't get better results... it's only about the car... Proton was presented in 2009... now 2011 and I don't see major develepments in the car...
To me it even got worse... in 2009 Wilks and Alister McRae showed something good with the Proton...

[rallysupportnl]

More pictures on our site! (http://www.rallysupport.nl/index.php?id=161/)

http://www.rallysupport.nl/fileadmin/template/main/afbeeldingen/2011/Ypres2011/Ypres2011IRC041.JPG

http://www.rallysupport.nl/fileadmin/template/main/afbeeldingen/2011/Ypres2011/Ypres2011IRC001b.JPG

http://www.rallysupport.nl/fileadmin/template/main/afbeeldingen/2011/Ypres2011/Ypres2011IRC022c.JPG

[Mintexmemory]

]I don't understand how they can be happy with such a poor performance from their cars...
It's not because of the drivers that Proton don't get better results... it's only about the car... Proton was presented in 2009... now 2011 and I don't see major develepments in the car...
Clearly they aren't!! That's why they are looking at a new engine - not an evo but a new design!

[RS]

To me it even got worse... in 2009 Wilks and Alister McRae showed something good with the Proton...

I don't think it actually got worse, only that the competition got better. Especially in the last 6 months the Peugeot made a big step.

For me the best performance we have seen of the Proton so far was Basso on Yalta, but then the engine went pop. I think with the current version of the engine if they turn it up too much it goes bang. IMO that is why they were slower but lasted the distance on Ypres (they turned the engine down)

The problem when you start behind is that you have to keep up with the development of the competition and make progress on top of that. That is not easy when you are competing against two full works teams.

[mousti]

I don't think it actually got worse, only that the competition got better. Especially in the last 6 months the Peugeot made a big step.

For me the best performance we have seen of the Proton so far was Basso on Yalta, but then the engine went pop. I think with the current version of the engine if they turn it up too much it goes bang. IMO that is why they were slower but lasted the distance on Ypres (they turned the engine down)

The problem when you start behind is that you have to keep up with the development of the competition and make progress on top of that. That is not easy when you are competing against two full works teams.
It was surprising that only Basso retired and that it was an off, because Basso retired early already in the shakedown because of a mechanical failure.

[[Madeira-Rally]]

Basso broke the engine in the shakedown... they changed the engine to the previous evolution of the engine (the one they used in Canarias..) that's why Basso was always saying that he had not enough power in the engine (during the rally)

[Mirek]

]Basso broke the engine in the shakedown... they changed the engine to the previous evolution of the engine (the one they used in Canarias..) that's why Basso was always saying that he had not enough power in the engine (during the rally)

I don't think so. Shakedown was after scrutineering and that means engine can't be changed anymore.

[mousti]

Everything can be replaced besides a new engine then if it's after the scrutineering?

Or u mean another version of engine?

[Mirek]

Engine is sealed at scrutineering. You can't change it for another one no matter the type. For other parts it's not same for all. Some are unlimited, some not. Anyway it's like rally already started in terms of spares.

[darkstar]

Rallye-MAD.com (http://www.rallye-mad.com)

my video of the geko ypres rallye 2011, including the off from andersson, is also online now, have fun:

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/4858/ypresrallye11.jpg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_-AFzUxZTk&hd=1)

direkt link: YouTube - ‪GEKO Ypres Rallye 2011 [HD]‬‏ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_-AFzUxZTk&hd=1)

[bluuford]

Engine is sealed at scrutineering. You can't change it for another one no matter the type. For other parts it's not same for all. Some are unlimited, some not. Anyway it's like rally already started in terms of spares.

Remember Loeb in Mexico a couple of years back? I think they changed his engine and the changed it back?

[mousti]

Engine is sealed at scrutineering. You can't change it for another one no matter the type. For other parts it's not same for all. Some are unlimited, some not. Anyway it's like rally already started in terms of spares.
Interesting, so Superrally was out of question for Bruno even if they alot of budget they wouldn't get him to start again.

[[Madeira-Rally]]

I don't think so. Shakedown was after scrutineering and that means engine can't be changed anymore.

venerdì alle 23.15
Giandomenico Basso: Abbiamo finito la giornata: è stata abbastanza dura. Stiamo cercando di andare al massimo, sappiamo comunque che abbia
mo un motore "test" che non ha molto potenza rispetto a quello che abbiamo usato in Ucreaina e in Gran Canaria, perchè purtroppo si è rotto ieri quindi dobbiamo usare questo, sperando sia più affidabile anche se andrà un pò meno

Giandomenico Basso: "E' dura, è difficile. Stiamo cercando di dare il massimo. Dopo il problema di motore che abbiamo avuto ieri e non siamo riusciti a fare lo shakedown, abbiamo dovuto cambiare il motore e probabilmente ci siamo tenuti dalla parte della ragione, perchè mi sembra che non spinga come al solito, quindi sto faticando ancora di più.

Well, I'm not an expert in Italian... but... this two quotes from Basso... says that they changed the engine...

[focus206]

]venerdì alle 23.15
Giandomenico Basso: Abbiamo finito la giornata: è stata abbastanza dura. Stiamo cercando di andare al massimo, sappiamo comunque che abbia
mo un motore "test" che non ha molto potenza rispetto a quello che abbiamo usato in Ucreaina e in Gran Canaria, perchè purtroppo si è rotto ieri quindi dobbiamo usare questo, sperando sia più affidabile anche se andrà un pò meno
Friday, 23:15
Giandomenico Basso: "We finished the day: it was pretty difficult. We are trying to go as fast as we can, anyway we know that we have a "test"-engine, it is less powerful than the one we used in Uckraine and Canarias, because yesterday we broke it, so we have to use this other one, hoping that it is more reliable, even if less powerful".

[PLuto]

It is possible to change engine before rally, if you broke it during shakedown.

[PLuto]

Got a 2 min penalty friday I think for service or something else.

Pluto did u get the chance to talk with Bouffier about his Fia A status?

Yes, I had lot of chances. But I must say the truth - I absolutely forgot... :-(

[mousti]

Yes, I had lot of chances. But I must say the truth - I absolutely forgot... :-(
Damn :( I should have remind u on Shakedown of that. The mystery is still not solved about that :p

[vespa63]

Friday pictures here : Rally News : Geko Ypres Rally (http://www.rally-news.fr/gallery/show/10598)
Enjoy ;)

[mousti]

Video begins with Kopecky crash..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNwWsQJvxac&feature=player_embedded#at=14

[Hartusvuori]

Video begins with Kopecky crash..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNwWsQJvxac&feature=player_embedded#at=14

YouTube - ‪Rally Ypres 2011 incidenti crashes VIDEO SI‬‏ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNwWsQJvxac&feature=youtu.be)

With that link you posted it starts after the Kopecky part (but it's nice feature from YouTube to be able to link to some part of video quickly).

[mousti]

YouTube - ‪Rally Ypres 2011 incidenti crashes VIDEO SI‬‏ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNwWsQJvxac&feature=youtu.be)

With that link you posted it starts after the Kopecky part (but it's nice feature from YouTube to be able to link to some part of video quickly).
It's because I opened from facebook and started after indeed...

[Mirek]

Video from friends including several big moments: YouTube - ‪Geko Ypres Rally 2011‬‏ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDtnCJvYtBQ&feature=player_embedded)

[Rallytourist]

It was interesting story. He went straight in one junction. Then he turned around and let one S2000 car to pass him (He didnt mention the name). About 700 meters later the same S2000 made a mistake and was blocking the road. To avoid the collision Kangur tried to pass the car from the side of the road but got stuck and spent next 10-11 minutes there.

It was Maurin he let pass him .

[Allyc85]

Ive just got around to sorting out a few of my pictures I took over the weekend and so far, ive uploaded my pictures from Friday in the town square and Saturday nights Podium. These pics are here Ypres Rally 2011 - a set on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/sets/72157626952941231/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6027/5884899438_86b6270bef.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5884899438/)
Ypres Rally 2011 Driver Line Up 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5884899438/) by Allyc85 (http://www.flickr.com/people/allyc85/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5039/5884349367_bdbb1b0ccb.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5884349367/)
Ypres Rally IRC 2011 Driver Line Up (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5884349367/) by Allyc85 (http://www.flickr.com/people/allyc85/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5023/5884953096_6616f21f59.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5884953096/)
Ford Fiesta S2000 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5884953096/) by Allyc85 (http://www.flickr.com/people/allyc85/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5080/5884318335_b750c96ae7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5884318335/)
Me and Thierry Neuville (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5884318335/) by Allyc85 (http://www.flickr.com/people/allyc85/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5036/5884321451_a6d722a884.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5884321451/)
Proton Satria Neo (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5884321451/) by Allyc85 (http://www.flickr.com/people/allyc85/), on Flickr

Got to say a massive thanks to Phill (Mintexmemories) who let me tag along with him for the weekend. We found some brilliant spots, saw some great action and he didnt seem too pissed off when I forgot my pass as we headed off to SS1! Cheers mate!

[uranium]

Video begins with Kopecky crash..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNwWsQJvxac&feature=player_embedded#at=14

OMG. Really serious impact.

[Mintexmemory]

Cheers Ally, great w/e - Love the team photos of the top drivers, come on get yer action stuff up on Flickr - I'm still working through shakedown and Friday night. 35mm stuff off to the Lab today:-)

[millbrook]

My pics are online now @ rallypix.tk (http://www.rallypix.tk)

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/9214/sizedywr187.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/233/sizedywr187.jpg/)

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/7282/sizedywr427.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/844/sizedywr427.jpg/)

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/6169/sizedywr581.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/6/sizedywr581.jpg/)

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/8838/sizedywr709.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/823/sizedywr709.jpg/)

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/3029/sizedywr770.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/193/sizedywr770.jpg/)

[Gregor-y]

Video begins with Kopecky crash..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNwWsQJvxac
Watching that video really shows how important it is to know those roads. What kind of recce is allowed there?

[MK2 BDG]

What kind of recce is allowed there?


2 Days,, form memory this year, 4 stages on Tuesday and 6 on the Wednesday,, with 2 pass allowed per stage,,,

[mousti]

For the first time it was 2 times allowed, isn't it? Last few years it was 3 I thought. Heard from Dai Roberts (Greer's Co) he loved Recce here it's first class compared to the BritishRC..

Finally completed my Historic album!

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2095845872404.122007.1133063554

Some pics of Janota too, think Mirek will like that :D

[MK2 BDG]

For the first time it was 2 times allowed, isn't it? Last few years it was 3 I thought.

Correct,, Previous year we have done the event, its been 3 passe's over the stages,, this year, only 2 allowed

[Allyc85]

My action pics are up now..

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6004/5888504048_0184368bfe_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5888504048/)
Steve Perez Lancia Stratos Ypres Rally 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5888504048/) by Allyc85 (http://www.flickr.com/people/allyc85/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5187/5888567004_a4af95ea31_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5888567004/)
Guy Wilks Ypres Rally 2011 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5888567004/) by Allyc85 (http://www.flickr.com/people/allyc85/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6052/5887982431_9f6185cd57_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5887982431/)
Renault 5 Turbo Ypres Historic Rally 2011 1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5887982431/) by Allyc85 (http://www.flickr.com/people/allyc85/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5310/5888564598_4d71bc09d1_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5888564598/)
Freddy Loix Ypres Rally 2011 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5888564598/) by Allyc85 (http://www.flickr.com/people/allyc85/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5266/5888523628_c9016615f1_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5888523628/)
Patrick Snijers Ypres Rally 2011 1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5888523628/) by Allyc85 (http://www.flickr.com/people/allyc85/), on Flickr

[Allyc85]

And a quick video


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVc3m6Y0mhU

[Luis Pacheco]

My action pics are up now..

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6004/5888504048_0184368bfe_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5888504048/)


Last year I took a picture beside Perez´s Stratos at Rallye Portugal.

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/pacheco1976/stratos.jpg

As I know the car was badly damaged at Ypres :(

[mousti]

And a quick video


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVc3m6Y0mhU
But one great video I love the sound of the limiter !!

[Mirek]

Last year I took a picture beside Perez´s Stratos at Rallye Portugal.

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/pacheco1976/stratos.jpg

As I know the car was badly damaged at Ypres :(

Yes...
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/263480_245006395516889_233546303329565_1090997_482 5755_n.jpg

[Jarek Z]

As I know the car was badly damaged at Ypres :(

...but the bonnet still says "Stay in the game"! ;)

[Allyc85]

Thats sad to see Steve's car like that after all the hard work put in to get it running right :(

Another video, this time from Fridays night stage. I dont think the video does the speed and commitment through this section justice!


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

[aircologne]

sorr< very very late this time, but sorting 8000 photos takes a time
however here are some of mine:
Hier klicken um die Originalgröße von 750x562px und 126KB zu sehen.
http://forum.rallye-magazin.de/galerien/data/500/008_-_Protos_Satria_Neo_S2000_-_Pergunnar_Andersson_-_SWE_c.JPG

Hier klicken um die Originalgröße von 750x562px und 107KB zu sehen.
http://forum.rallye-magazin.de/galerien/data/500/024_-_Ford_Fiesta_S2000_-_Felix_Herbold_-_GER_b.JPG

Hier klicken um die Originalgröße von 750x562px und 100KB zu sehen.
http://forum.rallye-magazin.de/galerien/data/500/025_-_Skoda_Fabia_S2000_EVO_2_-_Karl_Kruuda_-_EST_c.JPG

Hier klicken um die Originalgröße von 750x562px und 125KB zu sehen.
http://forum.rallye-magazin.de/galerien/data/500/005_-_Peugeot_207_S2000_-_Thierry_Neuville_-_BEL_a.JPG

Hier klicken um die Originalgröße von 750x562px und 127KB zu sehen.
http://forum.rallye-magazin.de/galerien/data/500/034_-_Renault_Megane_RS_R4_-_R4_-_Kris_Prinzen_-_BEL_b.JPG


some more you can find here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/teamcologne/sets/72157626953868485/

[Plhus]

My pictures: ŠKODA rally club Zlín CZ - Home (http://www.src.czechrallyeweb.net/)

[OldF]

but sorting 8000 photos takes a time

You watch the whole rally true the camera lens. :)

Btw, nice pics.

[Luis Pacheco]

My pictures: ŠKODA rally club Zlín CZ - Home (http://www.src.czechrallyeweb.net/)

Amazing pics!

[Mirek]

This one is epic :D

http://www.src.czechrallyeweb.net/images/ypres2011/ypres_45.jpg

[OldF]

Time for harvesting, you see. ;)

[MartijnS]

Haha :D
8000 photos at one rally???

[Mirek]

Great video of JM: YouTube - &#x202a;Geko Ypres Rally 2011 [HD] by JM&#x202c;&rlm; (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCOu9RnJ77M&feature=feedu)

[Mintexmemory]

Can anyone give me the location of the ditch that Oleksowicz and Maurin visit in the video? PM me if you don't want everyone to know. Just got to go there next year :s mokin:

[MK2 BDG]

Can anyone give me the location of the ditch that Oleksowicz and Maurin visit in the video? PM me if you don't want everyone to know. Just got to go there next year :s mokin:

Recon i do,, but need to check the notes etc, as sure we have it marked ,, ??

[mousti]

Can anyone give me the location of the ditch that Oleksowicz and Maurin visit in the video? PM me if you don't want everyone to know. Just got to go there next year :s mokin:
A bit before Public Zone E of SS Langemark, planning to go there too next year :D

[Raven]

http://www.src.czechrallyeweb.net/images/ypres2011/small/ypres_45_small.jpg
It's the best illustration of Proton's situation - they are still searching the way to catch other S2000 manufacturers and some times they are far from the right road :)

Perez´s Stratos is the real one or a replica?

[Mintexmemory]

http://www.src.czechrallyeweb.net/images/ypres2011/small/ypres_45_small.jpg
It's the best illustration of Proton's situation - they are still searching the way to catch other S2000 manufacturers and some times they are far from the right road :)

Perez´s Stratos is the real one or a replica?

The Perez stratos is real and it has taken a number of years for him to get it back into a competitive state. His team worked miracles to get it in shape to run again at Goodwood on the following Saturday, looking fantastic as my shot shows.

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm301/SnowyCropton/perezStratos.jpg

[Allyc85]

A bit before Public Zone E of SS Langemark, planning to go there too next year :D

We should have a motorsports forum meet there :D

[mousti]

We should have a motorsports forum meet there :D
That would be great with maybe Mirek coming again too Ypres :D .

[Mintexmemory]

That would be great with maybe Mirek coming again too Ypres :D .

Thanks for the ditch info, a meet up next year is a great idea, we could call it Ditchfest.
By the way my prediction was minutely better than yours as Wilks was 6th (the only position either of us got right besides FL winning). However, my feeling about Luca Rossetti not being quick enough (or rather the Abarth) was correct.
3 of my digital shots now edited below, my processed 35mm reels should be in the letter box at home today
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm301/SnowyCropton/YEld-1.jpg

Van Eldik during Shakedown

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm301/SnowyCropton/YBarra.jpg

Barrable on Langemark 2 at nightfall

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm301/SnowyCropton/Yabb.jpg

Kevin Abbring after interacting with the environment

[mousti]

Thanks for the ditch info, a meet up next year is a great idea, we could call it Ditchfest.
By the way my prediction was minutely better than yours as Wilks was 6th (the only position either of us got right besides FL winning). However, my feeling about Luca Rossetti not being quick enough (or rather the Abarth) was correct.

Ditchfest indeed :D

Luca would be top 5 for sure without all the problems he had, he was everywhere on the limit and did some good times but like everyone else he had bad luck. And u have to admit that Protons are really rubbish :D and that the locals are very fast here. Tsjoen who had only 80 km's testing with the 207 before Ypres did very great times and was running for podium against this IRC/International field till that stupid mistake! Casier doing good also although I expected him even faster and Weijs was superb.. Everyone besides Loix had bad luck almost crazy Ypres a bit like the TDF now :D

[Mintexmemory]

Ditchfest indeed :D

Luca would be top 5 for sure without all the problems he had, he was everywhere on the limit :D
And if my Aunt was my Uncle she'd be called Bob and not Fanny. You've said it there, - everywhere on the limit - in a car that isn't good enough. I could see that at the Costa Smeralda where Andreucci and Scandola were quicker and not on the limit. I think Luca and Sr Chiarcossi are really nice guys but if Mikkelsen, Neuville, Tsjoen and Kopecky had not had problems he'd have been 4 places lower down the order for starters. I agree completely that Proton have a big job ahead, let's see what the new engine will do, they look and sound great but there are no prizes for style ;-)

[Luis Pacheco]

Looks like Bouffier was disqualified from Ypres. :confused:

[[Madeira-Rally]]

Looks like Bouffier was disqualified from Ypres. :confused:

From rally radio FB

We are hearing reports that Bryan Bouffier has been disqualified from Ypres Rally due to illegal steering on his Peugeot S2000 207. He loses all 18 points he gained on the rally and now has a total of 61 points and is 4th in the championship. More news when we have it.

[mousti]

Weird stuff! Can somebody tell me what illegal steering is?

[RS]

Belgian scrutineers are a little slow or they were giving Peugeot time to prove themselves legal?

[OldF]

Illegal steering, or any other part in car, is illegal if it’s discovered to be different than a part on the car’s homologation form during scrutineering.

[mousti]

RS they're slow like the governement and the justice system..

Ah so it's probably something modified on the steering wheel.. Because they said steering I was mostly thinking about the steering that he did what seemed so weird but if something was wrong on the steering wheel then I understand it :D

[mousti]

Spokesperson of Peugeot has confirmed it and said it was an mistake with the assembly of the steering..

[bluuford]

Looks like Peugeot have serious problems with their quality control. Shame that drivers who have worked a lot suffer due to manufacturer faults. It has got worse and worse since our favourite teamboss has been responsible..

[RICARDO75]

They need 4 weeks to say that?

[rsmith16]

Wasn't Meeke disqualified from Rally Scotland for a similar issue?

[[Madeira-Rally]]

Wasn't Meeke disqualified from Rally Scotland for a similar issue?

I think yes...

[Mirek]

Belgian scrutineers are a little slow or they were giving Peugeot time to prove themselves legal?

It was FIA scrutineers who did some extra check of some parts. Car of Loix was said to be OK after five days.


Wasn't Meeke disqualified from Rally Scotland for a similar issue?

Too light front subframe.

[mousti]

This screw Bouffier's title chances a lot !

[focus206]

Nooo... too bad for Bouffier :(

[Allyc85]

Bad for Bouffier and bad for the sport, its very bad that something like this can take so long and also be kept so quiet.

[mousti]

I think cycling has a way more tougher time ;)

[Mintexmemory]

Bad for Bouffier and bad for the sport, its very bad that something like this can take so long and also be kept so quiet.

But on the bright side Weijs inherits 2nd place on his first S2000 drive and Guy gets more points :-)