[ERC] 2012 European Rally Championship [Archive]

Sulland

25th November 2011, 09:48

Calendar of the FIA ERC 2012 revealed

Classical events, but new territories as well - it's the 2012 FIA ERC calendar. The season kicks off early in the January with frosty Jänner Rallye in Austria! This event replaced the Greek round, other rallies remain the same as in previous year, only some dates differ compared to the 2011 season.

FIA European Rally Championship 2012
05-07/01 International Jännerrallye (Austria)
19-21/04 Rally 1000 Miglia (Italy)
24-26/05 Croatia Rally (Croatia)
08-10/06 Rally Bulgaria (Bulgaria)
22-24/06 GEKO Ypres Rally (Belgium)
06-08/07 Bosphorus Rally (Turkey) Gravel
26-28/07 Rally Vinho da Madeira (Portugal)
31/08-02/09 Barum Czech Rally Zlín (Czech Republic)
13-15/09 Rally Principe de Asturias (Spain)
28-30/09 Rally Poland (Poland) Gravel
12-14/10 Rallye Antibes Côte d’Azur (France)
25-27/10 Rallye International du Valais (Switzerland)

http://www.Rally-ERC.com
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The countdown for the 2012 Jänner Rallye just begun

With Rallye Club Mühlviertel being the host of the 29th Jänner-Rallye, the team has been working hard for the upcoming event. It is part of the Austrian and Czech National Championship but also a European Championship race. There are seven weeks to go for the team to get it all set up for this event.

Ferdinand Staber, the head of organization, is optimistic despite the amount of tasks to fulfill: “We have started early enough to be prepared for all the details when it comes to planning such an event. Therefore we were able to start working as early as possible. Quite a lot of members of RC Mühlviertel were introduced to the concept of organization. Concerning the starter field of the race we can say that there are many interesting requests and teams can submit their request until 11th November.”

The current focus is on two topics. A lot of hotel reservations have been made recently and people are already having a hard time finding available accommodation. On the other hand there is plenty of good feedback from fans about the “Rallyepass”. For only 25 Euro buyers have free access to all the areas of the event and you take part in the lottery with really attractive prizes. To order your personal “Rallypass” simply go to the website 29. Internationale Jännerrallye, 5. - 7. Jänner 2012 Region Mühlviertel -*Home (http://www.jaennerrallye.at).

As mentioned earlier the 29th Jänner-Rallye is also the first of eight runs in Austrian National Championship as well as the starting signal for the Czech Rally Championship.

More information about the upcoming January-Rallye 2012 including a substantial Rallye-Guide can be found on the website 29. Internationale Jännerrallye, 5. - 7. Jänner 2012 Region Mühlviertel -*Home (http://www.jaennerrallye.at).

ERC - European Rally Championship 2011 (http://www.Rally-ERC.com)

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What teams/drivers will aim for the European Crown in 2012?

liposh

25th November 2011, 10:26

I don´t understand, why there are two big events in Bulgaria- Rally Bulgaria in June in ERC and rally Sliven in September in IRC. (and they are nearly the same, same surface) Why they didn´t merge it somehow? This is bad for all.

Mirek

25th November 2011, 10:36

Why not? They have different organizers who can make agreement with any championship they want (ERC and IRC have different promoter and organizer). That's common thing to have different events for big championships in one country (Acores/Portugal, Canarias/Catalunya, Alsace/Corse/Monte Carlo).

Tom206wrc

28th November 2011, 12:13

Only two gravel events for ERC 2012 :confused:

pucky54

28th November 2011, 13:19

Only two gravel events for ERC 2012 :confused:

Yes, less gravel than in IRC

PLuto

29th November 2011, 12:05

Yes, in the past not so many crews in ERC were interested in gravel events...

2nd December 2011, 12:38

Thanks for the list ;)

Jarek Z

3rd January 2012, 20:51

If I correctly understand the news on Luca Betti's website, he will compete in Janner Rally with Pug 207 S2000 from Racing Lions and then he will drive all the remaing rounds of the ERC - Italy, Croatia, Bulgaria, Belgium, Turkey, Portugal, Czech Republic, Spain, Poland, France and Switzerland. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
Subito al via l’Europeo di Luca Betti. Il pilota italiano questo week end in Austria.*-*Luca Betti Official Website (http://www.lucabetti.com/ultime/subito-al-via-l-europeo-di-luca-betti.-il-pilota-italiano-questo-week-end-in-austria.html)

The other news from ERC is that European Champion from 1997 is currently leading the Dakar Rally :D

focus206

3rd January 2012, 21:00

GL Media Pro

13th January 2012, 09:29

Online HD Video "Int. Jänner Rally 2012" Official TV Magazine of European Rally Championship 2012 by Ellegy Ltd.:
FIA ERC Web Channel TV by Ellegy (http://erc.ellegy.tv/index.php?gara=182&s1=1)

mousti

30th January 2012, 20:25

Hope this is true.. Rossetti FabiÄ… w ERC - WiadomoÅ›ci - Rajdy - autoklub.pl (http://rajdy.autoklub.pl/news/rossetti-fabia-w-erc,40743)

Although it's again a Fabia :D

30th January 2012, 20:27

Hope this is true.. Rossetti FabiÄ… w ERC - WiadomoÅ›ci - Rajdy - autoklub.pl (http://rajdy.autoklub.pl/news/rossetti-fabia-w-erc,40743)

Although it's again a Fabia :D

What happened to the Lotus deal?

Anyway this would be good news.

Nobody stands a chance against Rox in a Fabia :D

mousti

30th January 2012, 20:31

Btw is it because of his sponsors that he still choose for ERC, because I think the guy likes new challenges and IRC should be a great new challenge!

But must say a decent IRC program will be probably much more expensive than a ERC program..

Jarek Z

30th January 2012, 20:34

Nobody stands a chance against Rox in a Fabia :D

Even Juho Hanninen in a Fabia? :)

30th January 2012, 20:44

Even Juho Hanninen in a Fabia? :)

But I don't think Juho is doing the full championship?

I agree with mousti that it would have been nicer to see him in IRC.. can't see the events being much more expensive but maybe harder to get a top spec car to compete with the works boys... next year when the merger comes?

At least we should see him on the IRC/ERC clashes Ypres and Barum, and hopefully a special appearance on Sanremo if we are lucky.

Mirek

31st January 2012, 08:32

What happened to the Lotus deal?

Heard that Lotus and Fabia will be in same team. Let's wait how many cars and with whom they will have in the end.

mousti

2nd February 2012, 18:13

Rox denied the rumours about the program. He will not talk about his program before it's 100 % (quite obvious offcourse)

PLuto

2nd February 2012, 18:36

Yes, I know about it. But everything depends on his "manager". And Fabia is one of the possibilities (actually still the highest).

mousti

2nd February 2012, 20:48

Probably it is, rumours have mostly some truth behind it. It's nice to know that they still consider a international program.

GL Media Pro

7th February 2012, 14:58

ERC TV List:

European Rally Championship TV broadcasting coverage by Ellegy:
ERC broadcasting coverage by Ellegy - ERC 2012 (http://www.rally-erc.com/article.php?cont=762)

GL Media Pro

20th February 2012, 17:31

ERC TV List:

European Rally Championship TV broadcasting coverage by Ellegy:
ERC broadcasting coverage by Ellegy - ERC 2012 (http://www.rally-erc.com/article.php?cont=762)
Add LIFE! TV (Belgium) ....
Our new website is online... home (http://ellegy.com)

Jarek Z

21st February 2012, 20:51

Michal Solowow confirmed that he and his Ford Fiesta S2000 will be present on Mille Miglia Rally in April, even though this event is held on the same day as Elmot Rally.

PLuto

22nd February 2012, 00:28

Yes, he will do more events in ERC this year.

Bartek

22nd February 2012, 09:57

Michal Solowow confirmed that he and his Ford Fiesta S2000 will be present on Mille Miglia Rally in April, even though this event is held on the same day as Elmot Rally.

I don't think that they will use Fiesta :) I'm almost certain that Kołtun will drive his Fiesta in Elmot Rally.

PLuto

22nd February 2012, 11:22

I don't think that they will use Fiesta :) I'm almost certain that Kołtun will drive his Fiesta in Elmot Rally.

Yes, Koltun bought the car. Michal will use another car :)

mousti

22nd February 2012, 12:53

Comeback of Peugeot is possible? I do think that's the Fiesta for him is better but okay we'll see what he chooses he has a lot of options :D

mousti

28th February 2012, 21:44

Is there still a ruling that u need to do a minimum of events so that u can be in the final classification of the championship?

wwbroe

28th February 2012, 22:14

Is there still a ruling that u need to do a minimum of events so that u can be in the final classification of the championship?

According to this document (http://argent.fia.com/web/fia-public.ns ... 1.2012.pdf (http://argent.fia.com/web/fia-public.nsf/8F8AA457C91A30B7C1257995004C591F/$FILE/2012%20Regional%20Rallies%20Sporting%20Regs%20+%20 Appx_30.01.2012.pdf)) you must participate in at least four events. Rally's will be devided in two groups, first 8 events and last 8 events. You must compete in at least 4 events and at least one event of each group.

mousti

28th February 2012, 22:39

Thanks for searching it up Walter ! :)

wwbroe

29th February 2012, 06:27

Thanks for searching it up Walter ! :)

No problem, i wanted to know as well. ;)

PLuto

29th February 2012, 13:42

According to this document (http://argent.fia.com/web/fia-public.ns ... 1.2012.pdf (http://argent.fia.com/web/fia-public.nsf/8F8AA457C91A30B7C1257995004C591F/$FILE/2012%20Regional%20Rallies%20Sporting%20Regs%20+%20 Appx_30.01.2012.pdf)) you must participate in at least four events. Rally's will be devided in two groups, first 8 events and last 8 events. You must compete in at least 4 events and at least one event of each group.

It is not 8+8, but 6+6. We havent 16 ERC events, "only" 12 (this year, with FIA stupidity I cannot tell about the future).

mousti

29th February 2012, 15:37

Time it's merged with the IRC! Hopefully those negotations are still on. With the FIA it could be that this championship flies in the gutter in a few years :(

wwbroe

29th February 2012, 15:44

It is not 8+8, but 6+6. We havent 16 ERC events, "only" 12 (this year, with FIA stupidity I cannot tell about the future).

Ofcourse, you are right Pluto :D :up:

wwbroe

29th February 2012, 15:50

It is not 8+8, but 6+6. We havent 16 ERC events, "only" 12 (this year, with FIA stupidity I cannot tell about the future).

Ofcourse, you are right Pluto

Jarek Z

2nd March 2012, 13:34

According to Autoklub.pl, if the car is homologated on time, Bernardo Sousa will drive Lotus Exige on Mille Miglia Rally in April. Anybody knows what with Luca Rossetti?
http://rajdy.autoklub.pl/news/sousa-lotusem-na-1000-migila,41322

mousti

2nd March 2012, 14:18

So Sousa and Lotus are now official?

PLuto

2nd March 2012, 14:27

Yes, it is official. Here also with official quotes from Berro and Liberali - Autosport (http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=13433)

http://www.autosport.cz/img/clanky/4e9de0d9063cdf8257403b8ce06f83f4.jpg

PLuto

2nd March 2012, 14:27

According to Autoklub.pl, if the car is homologated on time, Bernardo Sousa will drive Lotus Exige on Mille Miglia Rally in April. Anybody knows what with Luca Rossetti?
Rallye 1000 Miglia - Sousa Lotusem na 1000 Migila - WiadomoÅ›ci - Rajdy - autoklub.pl (http://rajdy.autoklub.pl/news/sousa-lotusem-na-1000-migila,41322)

Rossetti will not start with Lotus, I expect him in Fabia.

mousti

2nd March 2012, 14:36

Thanks Pluto

Great news then! Is there already an exact program? Or just the full championship immediately (doubt that a bit)?

Motorsportfun

2nd March 2012, 17:01

Rossetti will not start with Lotus, I expect him in Fabia.

;)

Gordini

2nd March 2012, 17:12

Why not rossetti in 207 evo? He has won before with same brand.

modri dirkac

2nd March 2012, 17:17

Rok Turk in a Peugeot 207 S2000 EVO (2012), his first start will be Croatia Rally.

GL Media Pro

3rd March 2012, 13:33

Ellegy is ready, from next Rally 1000 Miglia, we will start to produce the ERC TV Magazine also in 3d. We are working hard to close new agreements with TVs for enlarge our TV Coverage also with this new spectacular format.

mousti

3rd March 2012, 15:05

Rok Turk in a Peugeot 207 S2000 EVO (2012), his first start will be Croatia Rally.
U know a specific program? I asked him on Twitter but no answer :p

modri dirkac

3rd March 2012, 19:56

As I said, he will start in Croatia, no specific program yet - still waiting for the agreement with some sponsors.

Wim_Impreza

3rd March 2012, 20:29

U know a specific program? I asked him on Twitter but no answer :p

When you send him an e-mail, normally he will answer. He did it when I asked last year and I even received a Christmas card of him. :)

mousti

3rd March 2012, 21:31

Got an answer now from him, he won't do Ypres. Hopefully I can do Barum this year too.

PLuto

4th March 2012, 13:52

Programme of Rok Turk isnt published yet, but he will miss Ypres and Barum (for sure with S2000) as there is not so easy to take points against IRC regular drivers. As his budget isnt so strong to do all ERC rounds, he must choose...

PLuto

4th March 2012, 13:53

And his missing in 1000 Miglia is similar problem - for foreigner it is very difficult to fight against local drivers...

mousti

4th March 2012, 19:01

Very true but most local drivers won't probably do the minimum of 4 events of ERC I think. For overall result it's indeed very hard.

tolis

14th March 2012, 23:22

Patrik Sandell will do Croatia Rally.

mousti

15th March 2012, 00:21

With the Fabia? More plans to do ERC/IRC rallies? Surprises me that he got some more budget for doing non WRC rallies.

PLuto

15th March 2012, 01:54

He will be paid by organiser or local sponsor.

Jarek Z

15th March 2012, 13:52

Sandell seems to have some connections in Croatia. He was even present at the Croatia Rally press conference in Sweden:
Croatia Rally: press conference in Stockholm - ERC 2012 (http://www.rally-erc.com/article.php?cont=768)

mousti

15th March 2012, 16:38

He will be paid by organiser or local sponsor.
That's easy then :p

Jarek Z

16th March 2012, 10:03

According to Kolejni na ERC - Rallyonline.pl - rajdy samochodowe! (http://www.rallyonline.pl/index.php?1&modex=pnews&&s=36127) another driver who is interested in ERC this year is Francesco Parli. He is going to drive Citroen DS3. I personally have never heard of him.

mousti

16th March 2012, 12:42

He was already on the ERC driver list and I think that's already from last year?

mousti

17th March 2012, 14:35

Today should be the unveiling of Rox's program..

Mirek

18th March 2012, 11:42

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/424153_10150628645058952_334811638951_9379599_1828 841088_n.jpg

Looks like Luca will start under Turkish license.

mousti

18th March 2012, 15:08

What I understand is he's doing Turkish championship + ERC?

Jarek Z

18th March 2012, 17:32

Yes, he's new team is the Turkish Pegasus Racing.

mousti

18th March 2012, 18:22

Where he already drove with last year a few rallies with the Abarth from them.

Mille Miglia he's starting I heard, but other IRC rallies for the moment not known

tolis

18th March 2012, 18:48

Any official article about Rox's programme? I read only about Turkish championship...

Mirek

20th March 2012, 08:53

Don't know if it was mentioned here but Jan Černý will do several ERC events in DS3 R3T. I think it's something like 6 events.

Jarek Z

20th March 2012, 11:48

Mirek - thanks for the info!

Tolis - unfortunately the official press realease from United Business doesn't say anything about ERC plans:

Luca Rossetti in the Turkish Rally Championship with the Skoda Fabia S2000

Luca Rossetti and United Business, the company that takes care of his sporting management, have signed an agreement with Pegasus Racing, with the cooperation of Skoda Turkey �� Yuce Auto, to take part in the 2012 Turkish Rally Championship. The series consists of six events plus the Bosphorus Rally, also valid for the European Rally Championship.

Luca Rossetti said: ��I am really happy to take part in this championship, for me it is the beginning of a new challenge. It will all be new for me, except for my friends of Pegasus Racing who will support this participation and with whom I already won the Bosphorus Rally in 2010 and Bulgaria Rally in 2011. As an Italian driver, I am proud to represent Skoda Turkey �� Yuce Auto in an official programme��.

Cem Acar, Team Manager of Pegasus Racing, said: ��We as Pegasus Racing, and as friends of Luca Rossetti, will extremely appreciate to see Luca in the Turkish Rally Championship. Pegasus Racing is strongly confident that Turkish rally spectators will also be stubbornly waiting for his presence on our battle fields. Our current supporter companies ��TCHEALTH�� and ��Mobiltrust�� are welcoming and leading this great driver's presence in our championship��.

The first event for Luca Rossetti and Matteo Chiarcossi in the Turkish Rally Championship will be the Ege Rally, a tarmac event based in Izmir, with 138 km of special stages, on April 7th �� 8th.

tolis

20th March 2012, 15:01

Perico is thinking of doing the ERC.
Autosportfoto.sk :: For Alessandro Perico the 2012 sporting season begins with new challenges in Italy and in Europe (http://www.autosportfoto.sk/spravodajstvo/clanok/for-alessandro-perico-the-2012-sporting-season-begins-with-new-challenges-in-italy-and-in-europe)

20th March 2012, 16:02

Hmm, if he likes this nationality swapping maybe Rossetti can replace Mikkelsen at Skoda UK next year when Andreas moves to VW WRC :)

Mirek

20th March 2012, 16:12

You can't change nationality but only citizenship. That's quite a difference. Moreover I think Rossetti is changing only the license ;)

mousti

20th March 2012, 16:34

Yes only for scoring points for the championship. Italians are quite passionate about their country, so changing citizenship won't happen to fast with those people I think.

GL Media Pro

21st March 2012, 15:39

Our Video: "Luca Rossetti - 2012 Season Launch" is online:
United Business Channel TV by Ellegy (http://ub.ellegy.tv/index.php?gara=183&s1=1)
or
ELLEGY CHANNEL TV (http://ellegy.ellegy.tv/index.php?cat=1&gara=183&s1=1&s2=1)

GL Media Pro

21st March 2012, 15:44

European Rally Championship 2012 broadcasting coverage by Ellegy

Check out the list of countries and TV channels, where the ERC TV Magazine by Ellegy can be watched during the whole year 2012!

Europe

Austria MotorsTV - Belgium Life! TV , MotorsTV - Bosnia MotorsTV - Bulgaria MotorsTV - Croatia MotorsTV - Cyprus MotorsTV - Czech Republic Sport 5, MotorsTV - Denmark MotorsTV - Estonia MotorsTV - Finland MotorsTV - France MotorsTV - Germany MotorsTV - Greece MotorsTV - Hungary MotorsTV - Iceland MotorsTV - Ireland - Setanta Ireland, MotorsTV - Latvia MotorsTV - Lithuania MotorsTV - Italy Primocanale Sky 515, Primocanale Sport, VideoRegione, Canale 11, Erreuno TV, Reteblu, ICaro TV, Rete8/Vga - Luxembourg MotorsTV - Macedonia MotorsTV - Malta MotorsTV - Monaco MotorsTV - Montenegro MotorsTV - Netherlands MotorsTV - Norway MotorsTV - Poland Motors TV - Portugal Motors TV - Rumania MotorsTV - Russia MotorsTV - Serbia MotorsTV Slovak Republic Sport 5, MotorsTV - Slovenia MotorsTV - Spain MotorsTV - Sweden MotorsTV - Switzerland MotorsTV - Turkey Sports TV, MotorsTV - Ukraine MotorsTV - United Kingdom Premiere Sport UK, MotorsTV

Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa Setanta Africa

Rest of the world

New Caledonia MotorsTV - Reunion Island MotorsTV - Kazakhstan MotorsTV - Mauritius MotorsTV

Web

ERC web Channel TV: FIA ERC Web Channel TV by Ellegy (http://erc.ellegy.tv)
Ellegy Web site: home (http://ellegy.com)

Tom206wrc

27th March 2012, 14:23

Rok Turk in a Peugeot 207 S2000 EVO (2012), his first start will be Croatia Rally.

He's on entrylist of Ronde delle Dolomiti in Italy this coming week-end ;)

Jarek Z

29th March 2012, 17:58

I don't know if it was posted here or not, but here's an official promotional video for the launch of Lotus Exige R-GT:
2012 Lotus Exige R-GT official launch promo - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNAWZXKl3v4)

Jarek Z

29th March 2012, 17:59

... and here is a short video showing Bernardo Sousa's tests before Rally 1000 Miglia:
Sousa: Czeka nas jeszcze duÅ¼o pracy - WiadomoÅ›ci - Rajdy - autoklub.pl (http://rajdy.autoklub.pl/news/sousa-czeka-nas-jeszcze-duzo-pracy,41799)

modri dirkac

30th March 2012, 07:35

He's on entrylist of Ronde delle Dolomiti in Italy this coming week-end ;)

Only for testing. He was also racing in very short Sprint Rally Cerknica (SLO) with Citroen DS3 R3T from Friulmotor. ;)

Tom206wrc

30th March 2012, 14:28

I really hope Juho Hänninen will be at Rally 1000 Miglia next month, because with the duel vs Ucci, it'll show how improvements the 2012 spec. 207 S2000 will have done...or not :D

Mirek

30th March 2012, 14:37

In my opinion Mille Miglia is so special event for newcomers that I don't think Juho can challenge Ucci in his first start. I hope to be wrong though.

mousti

30th March 2012, 17:23

I think that's almost for every Italian asphalt rally.

Mirek

30th March 2012, 17:39

I don't agree :) In my opinion Mille Miglia is special because of usually very difficult and changeable road conditions.

mousti

30th March 2012, 18:44

With Ucci his form last years don't see many beat him of the IRC and ERC top drivers.

PLuto

31st March 2012, 01:34

I really hope Juho Hänninen will be at Rally 1000 Miglia next month, because with the duel vs Ucci, it'll show how improvements the 2012 spec. 207 S2000 will have done...or not :D

Juho will be there for sure

Ucci

31st March 2012, 22:45

Juho will be there for sure

Nice, good for Juho. But in any case he will not be a serious contender towards Andreucci. Just look for the last ten years: there were already big names present on Mille Miglia, but no way they could resist top-Italian specialist. And Ucci, with 2012 spec, Pirelli's 'designed'' for his wishes, his knowledge over almost every meter of the stages...this is a lost game for Juho.

GL Media Pro

5th April 2012, 17:55

"Lotus International Rally web Channel TV" by Ellegy is born.....
Online the first HD video from last week Test.
Lotus International Rally Channel TV (http://lotus.ellegy.tv/)

wildboar

5th April 2012, 18:56

Nice! Looking forward to this coverage. Will they now definitely start at 1000 Miglia?

6th April 2012, 11:57

Any further news of possible ERC starts for Rossetti in his Fabia S2000?

aykutbilir

6th April 2012, 12:25

Any further news of possible ERC starts for Rossetti in his Fabia S2000?
Nothing yet. Im sure there will be a announcement after Aegean or Eskisehir Rally. (means end of April :D )

Jarek Z

6th April 2012, 13:28

Nice! Looking forward to this coverage. Will they now definitely start at 1000 Miglia?

Yes, if the car is homologated on time. It should have been homologated at the beginning of April, but I don't know if it happened.

GL Media Pro

6th April 2012, 21:16

Yes, if the car is homologated on time. It should have been homologated at the beginning of April, but I don't know if it happened.
No, next week they will decide, but at 99% they will start from Croatia.

Jarek Z

7th April 2012, 23:25

No, next week they will decide, but at 99% they will start from Croatia.

What do you mean? No Lotus on Mille Miglia?

focus206

7th April 2012, 23:47

What do you mean? No Lotus on Mille Miglia?

Yes, it seems they will miss Mille Miglia...

Tom206wrc

10th April 2012, 19:23

Tomorrow wednesday entrylist 1000 Miglia :confused:

Jarek Z

10th April 2012, 21:45

Tomorrow wednesday entrylist 1000 Miglia :confused:

According to this document it's on Thursday, April 12:
http://www.rally1000miglia.it/pdf/rally_guide_eng.pdf

GL Media Pro

11th April 2012, 15:45

European Rally Championship 2012 broadcasting coverage by Ellegy - 36. Rally 1000 Miglia.
Check out the list of countries and TV channels, where the ERC TV Magazine by Ellegy can be watched during the whole year 2012!

TV LIST:
MotorsTV, Setanta Ireland, Premiere Sport UK, Sports TV Turkey, Sport 5, Life! TV Belgium, Canal Motor Television Norway, Setanta Africa, Primocanale Sky 515 Italy, Primocanale Sport and others TV channels in Italy and San Marino Rep..

TV COVERAGE:
Europe
Austria MotorsTV - Belgium Life! TV , MotorsTV - Bosnia MotorsTV - Bulgaria MotorsTV - Croatia MotorsTV - Cyprus MotorsTV - Czech Republic Sport 5, MotorsTV - Denmark MotorsTV - Estonia MotorsTV - Finland MotorsTV - France MotorsTV - Germany MotorsTV - Greece MotorsTV - Hungary MotorsTV - Iceland MotorsTV - Ireland - Setanta Ireland, MotorsTV - Latvia MotorsTV - Lithuania MotorsTV - Italy Primocanale Sky 515, Primocanale Sport, VideoRegione, Canale 11, Erreuno TV, Reteblu, ICaro TV, Rete8/Vga - Luxembourg MotorsTV - Macedonia MotorsTV - Malta MotorsTV - Monaco MotorsTV - Montenegro MotorsTV - Netherlands MotorsTV - Norway MotorsTV, Canal Motor Television - Poland Motors TV - Portugal Motors TV - Rumania MotorsTV - Russia MotorsTV - Serbia MotorsTV Slovak Republic Sport 5, MotorsTV - Slovenia MotorsTV - Spain MotorsTV - Sweden MotorsTV - Switzerland MotorsTV - Turkey Sports TV, MotorsTV - Ukraine MotorsTV - United Kingdom Premiere Sport UK, MotorsTV

Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa Setanta Africa

Rest of the world
New Caledonia MotorsTV - Reunion Island MotorsTV - Kazakhstan MotorsTV - Mauritius MotorsTV

Web

Official ERC web Channel TV: FIA ERC Web Channel TV by Ellegy (http://erc.ellegy.tv)[/*:m:cvsvkmn2]
Ellegy Web site: home (http://ellegy.com)[/*:m:cvsvkmn2]

tolis

16th April 2012, 18:31

A nice video about how the new car of Solowow, Peugeot 207 S2000 has been built.
Building the new rally car... | Peugeot 207 S2000 Evo 2012 | Cersanit Rally Team - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8v0FVPYawE)

Ucci

20th April 2012, 20:35

No, next week they will decide, but at 99% they will start from Croatia.

According to the interview with Pier Liberali from Lotus Rally Team it will be a miracle if the new Exige will appear on the Croatia rally. Lotus has some difficulties with FIA over homologation and if they will not solve this problems in the coming days they will be forced to cancel the start in Croatia. Hopefully they will manage to solve those problems.....

Sulland

21st April 2012, 00:43

According to the interview with Pier Liberali from Lotus Rally Team it will be a miracle if the new Exige will appear on the Croatia rally. Lotus has some difficulties with FIA over homologation and if they will not solve this problems in the coming days they will be forced to cancel the start in Croatia. Hopefully they will manage to solve those problems.....

Are we talking small issues or bigger stuff to get homologation?

MadRacer

21st April 2012, 04:23

that's crazy.

They have a bunch of Euro rally gear deals on zazzle for any collectors. there's a discount code for no tax, free shipping!

Mirek

21st April 2012, 09:38

Not so long time a go I posted here a statement of Czech Lotus team where they said it won't be ready before June. It seems they were right...

Ucci

21st April 2012, 11:30

Lotus is speaking yust for smaller technichal details which must comply with FIA regulations. But unfortunately this is only the official version, none of us knows what is the background of this troubles.....

21st April 2012, 12:00

Don't they need the support of the manufacturer for a homologation?.. and the manufacturer has just changed hands.

Mirek

21st April 2012, 13:08

They are manufacturer themselves. There is no issue in that. They even plan to produce the car among others on same production line as it is not so different from stock cars.

GL Media Pro

23rd April 2012, 16:14

HD Video Highlights 36. Rally 1000 Miglia 2012 - FIA European Rally Championship - by Ellegy:
FIA ERC Web Channel TV by Ellegy (http://erc.ellegy.tv/index.php?gara=190&s1=1)

GL Media Pro

27th April 2012, 13:38

Schedule of ERC TV Magazine 36. Rally 1000 Miglia, with a new big TV Network for the European Rally Championship: "Speed TV" in USA and Canada.

For the second appointment of European Rally Championship, Ellegy, has improved the TV coverage with the big "Speed 2" in USA and Canada (Fox Television Group), with a Technical Reach of 88.853.000 of houses.

So the ERC TV Magazine made in Ellegy will be broadcast on:

Speed 2 (USA and Canada), MotorsTV International, MotorsTV UK, MotorsTV France, Setanta Ireland, Premiere Sport UK, Sports TV Turkey, Sport 5, Life! TV Belgium, Canal Motor Television Norway, Setanta Africa, Primocanale Sky 515 Italy, Primocanale Sport and others TV channels in Italy and San Marino Rep.

TV SCHEDULE:

MOTORS TV FRANCE
Friday 27 April 2012 22:31:00
Friday 27 April 2012 06:35:00
Saturday 28 April 2012 11:09:00
Sunday 29 April 2012 07:02:00
Sunday 29 April 2012 01:11:00
Monday 30 April 2012 09:35:00
Monday 30 April 2012 18:53:00
Monday 30 April 2012 04:55:00
Tuesday 1 May 2012 02:30:00
Friday 4 May 2012 11:27:00

MOTORS TV EUROPE

Friday 27 April 2012 22:31:00
Friday 27 April 2012 06:34:00
Sunday 29 April 2012 08:28:00
Sunday 29 April 2012 01:13:00
Monday 30 April 2012 17:22:00
Tuesday 1 May 2012 10:52:00

MOTORS TV UK
Friday 27 April 2012 22:35:00
Friday 27 April 2012 05:32:00
Sunday 29 April 2012 09:33:00
Sunday 29 April 2012 00:15:00
Monday 30 April 2012 17:2100
Tuesday 1 May 2012 10:04:00

Setanta Africa 28/04 20.30 GMT
Setanta Ireland 29/04 12.00 GMT
Premier Sport 30/04 14.30 GMT

SPORT 5
3.5.2012 – 6:20 pm
3.5.2012 – 10:00 pm
4.5.2012 – 11:20 am
5.5.2012 – 12:45 pm
6.5.2012 – 10:05 am

PrimoCanale Sky 515 - 3 May 21.00
Primocanale Sport - 3 May 20.00

WEB
The TV Magazine is already online in HD on Official ERC Web Channel TV FIA ERC Web Channel TV by Ellegy (http://erc.ellegy.tv)

GL Media Pro

27th April 2012, 22:17

Online HD Video of European Rally Championship TV Magazine by Ellegy - Rally 1000 Miglia 2012 (24 minutes in HD):
FIA ERC Web Channel TV by Ellegy (http://erc.ellegy.tv/index.php?gara=190&video=636&s1=1&s2=1)

kober

30th April 2012, 18:37

Has there been any news/confirmation/denial of the next year's ERC merge with IRC?

Hartusvuori

1st May 2012, 13:42

Has there been any news/confirmation/denial of the next year's ERC merge with IRC?

Not lately.

A FONDO

16th May 2012, 10:05

When could we see entry list for ERC Croatia?

tolis

16th May 2012, 10:24

Entry list hasn't been published yet.
Croatia Rally • Competitors (http://www.croatia-rally.com/competitors)

A FONDO

16th May 2012, 10:39

I know, thats why I asked "when". Btw tomorrow should be published the maps for Bulgaria.

Jarek Z

16th May 2012, 11:51

When could we see entry list for ERC Croatia?

As far as I know the entry list is going to be published this Friday.

mousti

16th May 2012, 12:28

Is homologation of Lotus settled yet, or not..

Filip

16th May 2012, 13:08

This is the provisional entry list:http://s14.postimage.org/ec7965ia9/532709_303513899730088_225394114208734_680260_47.j pg

Jarek Z

16th May 2012, 20:28

This is the provisional entry list:http://s14.postimage.org/ec7965ia9/532709_303513899730088_225394114208734_680260_47.j pg

Thanks for the list, but just 24 entries? Is this a joke?

Filip

16th May 2012, 20:37

My mistake, here is the other part of the list:
http://s10.postimage.org/4ki4w887t/551050_303513343063477_225394114208734_680259_57.j pg

PLuto

16th May 2012, 21:02

This list is one week old...

Jarek Z

16th May 2012, 22:40

This list is one week old...

... but it's still better than nothing! :)

vino_93

17th May 2012, 11:14

Sandell and Gassner, nice !

BASTOS

17th May 2012, 21:15

hello folks...Great surprise for me when i saw the entry list :D for once i'm top of the list and number one LOL.
I don't think it will be the same at the end of croatia rallye next week...
Don't forget to come and chit chat with me there it will great

tolis

17th May 2012, 21:18

BASTOS

17th May 2012, 21:26

croatia
ypres rallye IRC
finland WRC
wales WRC
Manx
Catalunia WRC

Last homologation year for WRC so i don't want to miss it !

soprano

18th May 2012, 17:30

Croatia rally 2012 entry list: http://www.haks.hr/pravilnici/natjecanja/12n-a03_croatia_prijave.pdf

HaCo

18th May 2012, 17:56

So still no Lotus on the entrylist? Not in Ypres either? :(

cpm

18th May 2012, 21:05

my video from 2 Round 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEp_KmFn0_k

Ucci

18th May 2012, 21:25

Croatia rally 2012 entry list: http://www.haks.hr/pravilnici/natjecanja/12n-a03_croatia_prijave.pdf

According to this list this should be a piece of cake for Hanninen......yust a sunday drive for him! Anyway, I'm planning to go to Opatija on thursday afternoon, to see two stages.

mousti

21st May 2012, 14:59

Entry list

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4070881449866&set=a.3919513945773.216664.1217264628&type=1&theater

PLuto

21st May 2012, 16:14

According to this list this should be a piece of cake for Hanninen......yust a sunday drive for him! Anyway, I'm planning to go to Opatija on thursday afternoon, to see two stages.

Come to visit to service area :)

Ucci

22nd May 2012, 07:19

Come to visit to service area :)

thanks for invitation, but it all depends, when we'll arrive to Opatija.

Jarek Z

22nd May 2012, 10:04

So still no Lotus on the entrylist? Not in Ypres either? :(

According to this article:
Nie zd??yli z Lotusem - Rallyonline.pl - rajdy samochodowe! (http://www.rallyonline.pl/index.php?1&modex=pnews&&s=36718)
Lotus is still not ready. Claudio Berro denies all rumours, that they are having some huge difficulties, but we all see what it looks like. They miss already the 3rd round of ERC.
But I still keep my fingers crossed for this project.

mousti

22nd May 2012, 13:09

Sousa was yesterday in England for Lotus.

A FONDO

22nd May 2012, 13:13

Sousa was yesterday in England for Lotus.

Kind of offtopic but what happened with Ricardo Moura WRC test a few weeks ago?

Filip

22nd May 2012, 13:42

Solowow turned his 207 on roof during testing near Rijeka.

Ucci

22nd May 2012, 14:53

Solowow turned his 207 on roof during testing near Rijeka.
Any photos?? Will they manage to repair the car ????

PLuto

22nd May 2012, 15:03

Spare parts are going to Croatia so I think everything will be ready in time.

mousti

22nd May 2012, 15:36

Video of the test even with helicopter images

Testy przedrajdowe | 2012 Croatia Rally | Cersanit Rally Team - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxxy57j0SDI&feature=g-u-u)

PLuto

22nd May 2012, 16:31

This video is from different test.

mousti

22nd May 2012, 16:56

Okay then.. :p

ik1911

22nd May 2012, 18:11

Must-Be-There,
Croatia Rally 2012,
ss6 Lokve,
Fri. 25 May 2012
13:00 h,

Photo from Croatia rally 20112954 :

A FONDO

23rd May 2012, 08:43

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/533395_243947555706845_100002748086572_365678_1119 667264_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/550519_243948499040084_100002748086572_365691_1940 99164_n.jpg

Ucci

23rd May 2012, 09:04

Ucci

23rd May 2012, 11:37

Can someone with the local knoledge explain to me, which is the simplest way tomorrow to find the finish of Učka1&2 special? Apparantly there are some attractive places???!!!

ik1911

23rd May 2012, 16:38

Can someone with the local knoledge explain to me, which is the simplest way tomorrow to find the finish of Učka1&2 special? Apparantly there are some attractive places???!!!

The most attractive place on stage Učka (for me ) is village Vela Učka about 3 km from the start of stage. (near entry in tunnel Učka from the istrian side.) The road will be closed 1 hours before start of stage (17:50 ).
To find the end of stage we must pass tunnel Učka (if will come from istrian side )in direction Rijeka , and look for the signalation for Veprinac ( cca 5 km from the tunnel exit in direction Rijeka ).
Low resolution foto from this location.2955

ik1911

23rd May 2012, 16:49

The most attractive place on stage Učka (for me ) is village Vela Učka about 3 km from the start of stage. (near entry in tunnel Učka from the istrian side.) The road will be closed 1 hours before start of stage (17:50 ).
To find the end of stage we must pass tunnel Učka (if will come from istrian side )in direction Rijeka , and look for the signalation for Veprinac ( cca 5 km from the tunnel exit in direction Rijeka ).
Low resolution foto from this location.2955

Another photo!2956

PLuto

24th May 2012, 15:22

Hermann Gassner had similar problem on border like us with bringing camion to Croatia, but everything is OK now. Patrik Sandell is missing despite he done complete recce...

Jarek Z

24th May 2012, 16:00

Patrik Sandell is missing despite he done complete recce...

What a shame that Sandell is missing! It will probably be an easy victory for Hanninen.

Results from today's shakedown can be found here:
http://www.croatia-rally.com/results/ss0.htm

The first stage starts today at 18:53!

mousti

24th May 2012, 17:02

Sandell's Fabia didn't arrive..

His Twitter:
No #RallyCroatia for us! :0(
The car that the organisation where suppose to arrange didn't show up. We haven't got any further info..

PLuto

24th May 2012, 17:22

What a shame that Sandell is missing! It will probably be an easy victory for Hanninen.

Results from today's shakedown can be found here:
http://www.croatia-rally.com/results/ss0.htm

The first stage starts today at 18:53!

Shakedown was different from normal stages and also very dangerous. Thats why not so many drivers started (and not so many times). Hermann Gassner arrived in last hour when it was wet.

PLuto

24th May 2012, 17:23

Sandell's Fabia didn't arrive..

His Twitter:
No #RallyCroatia for us! :0(
The car that the organisation where suppose to arrange didn't show up. We haven't got any further info..

No money, no funny...

A FONDO

24th May 2012, 18:12

First car is underway :bounce:

http://www.delta-timing.hr/results/croatia12/

http://rally.cvs-mobile.com/MainSponsors.aspx

PLuto

24th May 2012, 18:41

Croatia Rally 2012 - Results - Rally-Base (http://rally-base.com/2012/croatia-rally-2012/)

urabus-denoS2000

24th May 2012, 21:13

After first to stages, Juho in front of Gassner jr. but by only 2.4 sec. Next loop of stages coming very quickly. BTW GPS link is posted above, use it, it's very nice ;)

PLuto

24th May 2012, 21:30

On second loop on Thursday tyre choice is very easy - dry tarmac.

mousti

24th May 2012, 21:53

Solowow still not getting good times, although here he has no experience.

Mirek

24th May 2012, 21:57

He did Croatia before. I'm not sure if exactly this event bu sure he has experience with Croatian roads. I think that it will take some time for him to get used to Peugeot again. He's not the youngest...

mousti

24th May 2012, 22:41

Not this region, if I remember correctly what Maciek said. I'm still not sure if it was the right choice, the Fiesta fitted him really well.

PLuto

24th May 2012, 22:46

Solowow had wrong tyres in first loop, he is first time here in Rijeka, he had some problems with car and he is also after crash on Monday. So everything together...

PLuto

24th May 2012, 22:56

Have you noticed, that after first leg there is nine nationalities in top 10?

mousti

24th May 2012, 22:59

A real European Rally Championship ! =D

urabus-denoS2000

24th May 2012, 23:19

Have you noticed, that after first leg there is nine nationalities in top 10?

And two of them are Croatian :D

Ucci

25th May 2012, 08:17

I will share my experience from yesterday-I managed to see three stages out of four. First thing-app.half an hour before start of Učka 1 started to rain, but the tarmac was completly dry until firs cars started. Due to this rain all drivers installed intermedia (Solowow apparently even wets) on front and this was huge mistake. At the end of the stage they were slow, understeering all time, disaster.....Second loop was much better, speeds were higher and also they improved stage times (despite the fact they drove in the night).
Šebalj in Gr.N4 can't match best drivers in S2000. From the eyes of spectator the most agressive style showed Betti.

Juha_Koo

25th May 2012, 10:27

Onboard SS4.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L5Ro9aLlCE

PLuto

25th May 2012, 10:49

I dont know why they choose for onboard the worst stage.

A FONDO

25th May 2012, 11:30

Gassner continues to impress me :) and Solowow is not behind Tlustak so not total disaster for him

A FONDO

25th May 2012, 11:46

why is rally-base so slow and pausing? do admins copy the results manually from the local site

Mirek

25th May 2012, 11:49

I don't know now but usually it is automatic and the update depends on how fast the organization sends data.

A FONDO

25th May 2012, 11:56

pity because otherwise it's a wonderful site. the design and especially the s/km column

Jarek Z

25th May 2012, 12:19

Gassner continues to impress me :) and Solowow is not behind Tlustak so not total disaster for him

Yes, Gassner is faster than I expected. But I'm disappointed with Betti. I expected him to be faster than the German. But the total disappointment is Solowow. 2 minutes behind the leader after 6 stages is a disaster!

Any photos?

A FONDO

25th May 2012, 12:54

Nooo, Gassner comes from the middle of SWRC, Betti is in the middle of the italian championship. No way to compare.
About Solowow, he is firmly downgrading because of the age. We will never again see the ERC title contender fighting italians.

PLuto

25th May 2012, 12:59

Do you think that middle of SWRC is higher than middle of the italian championship? You are joking....

Also with Solowow the problem isnt the age...

Mirek

25th May 2012, 14:30

Gassner has an ultimatum from RedBull so he simply MUST push as hard as possible or his driving is over...

Jarek Z

25th May 2012, 14:38

Gassner has an ultimatum from RedBull so he simply MUST push as hard as possible or his driving is over...

That is funny. Red Bull gave money to someone, who has never been good, and now complain about it? ;)

I'm afraid that Iliev is out because of gearbox problems :(

Tom206wrc

25th May 2012, 15:51

Quite expected Francesco Parli would dominate the 2WD field, but not many contenders in that class :(

PLuto

25th May 2012, 16:35

No :)

25th May 2012, 20:22

I would think it more likely that Hanninen is cruising than Gassner finding a sudden turn of speed.

Jarek Z

25th May 2012, 20:38

Very nice! Solowow managed to climb from 6th to 4th at the end of the second leg. They even showed it today on national TV :)

So the situation after SS10 is:
1. Juho Hänninen/Mikko Markkula (FIN) Skoda Fabia S2000 1:17.12,9
2. Hermann Gassner Jr/Klaus Wicha (D) Skoda Fabia S2000 +17,1
3. Luca Betti/Maurizio Barone (I) Peugeot 207 S2000 +1.21,8
4. Michał Sołowow/Maciek Baran (PL) Peugeot 207 S2000 +3.37,8
5. Tlusťák/Škaloud (CZ) Skoda Fabia S2000 +3.47,9
6. Rok Turk/Enej Ložnar Kranjc (SLO) Peugeot 207 S2000 +3.48,8

More action tomorrow at 12:08! :)

Ucci

25th May 2012, 21:48

I would think it more likely that Hanninen is cruising than Gassner finding a sudden turn of speed.

100% agree!! If you yust look two weeks ago (Tour de Corse), joung Gassner was totally lost against top competitors. And now he miraculously found some extra seconds/per km....even my grandmum would not fall for this story....But if RedBull will bite the bait, that's good for young German driver....Otherwise there are still some evos 9&X waiting for him in his father's garage.
I'm yust not happy to see our driver Rok Turk to be the last among S2000 drivers. I did not expect him to be slower than let say Solowow and Tlustak. But anyway, it is still a miracle in our economic situation that he managed to provide enough financal sources to pay for the car and other expenses in EU championship. I hear that Solowow does not have such concerns.....
Still, there is saturday and anything can happen !

A FONDO

25th May 2012, 21:57

Turk rented the car (if yes - from who) or bought it?

Filip

25th May 2012, 22:31

Rented from Friulmotor.

Jarek Z

26th May 2012, 12:23

Solowow's stage times are still bad. He lost 14 seconds on SS11 and 29 on SS12. Now he says that there's something wrong with the engine in uphill sections. He is still 4th, because Tlustak and Turk are not much faster.

Mirek

26th May 2012, 14:55

Tlusťák went off in SS12.

A FONDO

26th May 2012, 16:40

Raly stopped or what?

A FONDO

26th May 2012, 16:55

Looks like Turk crashed and blocked the road. Next cars receive nominal times. Pity he was close to Solowow.

Jarek Z

26th May 2012, 18:30

Looks like Turk crashed and blocked the road. Next cars receive nominal times. Pity he was close to Solowow.

The official results website says only "fire". Did Turk crash, did his car catch fire due to technical problem or what?

Ucci

26th May 2012, 19:13

The official results website says only "fire". Did Turk crash, did his car catch fire due to technical problem or what?

I've got an SMS from Rok, he yust wrote that the car suddenly caught a fire, he&codriver tried to extinguish the fire and yust with the help from other crews and firemans that they saved the car before the fire would destroy the car totally. I feel sorry for R.Turk, his codriver and the whole team.....

modri dirkac

26th May 2012, 19:13

The official results website says only "fire". Did Turk crash, did his car catch fire due to technical problem or what?

The car catch fire due to techical problem.

Ahh, Ucci was faster ...

modri dirkac

26th May 2012, 19:28

The car catch fire due to techical problem.

Ahh, Ucci was faster ...

http://shrani.si/f/3M/zq/2jx63pew/534215389228786224811305.jpg

Jarek Z

26th May 2012, 21:17

Thanks for your explanations guys! Even though this is very sad news. Turk deserved those points!

26th May 2012, 22:02

Juho wins. Mikko Markkula has a baby due also this weekend, according to Juho "It's still in but Mikko is going to fly to Finland to see what he can do to help get it out" :D

ERC Rally Croatia Final.mp4 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lawptofbSyw&list=UUlUfsEYaMFuaqKRIZ5RZqwA&index=1&feature=plcp)

soprano

30th May 2012, 17:58

My short video from rally Croatia:
https://vimeo.com/43102399

evoIX

30th May 2012, 21:37

Rally Bulgaria(ME) entry list?

A FONDO

30th May 2012, 22:30

haha dont expect it before monday afternoon

PLuto

31st May 2012, 00:18

Closing date of entries is today, publishing of entry list will be tomorrow. But dont expect anything special...

A FONDO

31st May 2012, 08:49

Are the points after Croatia counted somewhere?

Jarek Z

31st May 2012, 13:52

Are the points after Croatia counted somewhere?

Here:
Croatia Rally - So?owow tu? za podium - Wiadomo?ci - Rajdy - autoklub.pl (http://rajdy.autoklub.pl/news/solowow-tuz-za-podium,42873)

GL Media Pro

2nd June 2012, 13:42

HD Video Croatia Rally 2012 - European Rally Championship TV Magazine by Ellegy, is online:
European Rally Championship Channel TV by Ellegy (http://erc2012.ellegy.tv/)

mousti

2nd June 2012, 15:00

Bulgaria entry list :

Entry list (http://rallybulgaria.com/en/competitors/entry-list.html)

Jarek Z

4th June 2012, 12:14

Bulgaria entry list :

Entry list (http://rallybulgaria.com/en/competitors/entry-list.html)

What kind of car is it at number 12? It is not S2000, is it?

aykutbilir

4th June 2012, 12:46

It's the Mini 'S2000' from Al Kuwari. Blue one with "Seashore" on the side, he drove in the Acropolis Rally as well. ;)

And run by TokSport of Turkiye :)

pantealex

4th June 2012, 14:04

It's the Mini 'S2000' from Al Kuwari. Blue one with "Seashore" on the side, he drove in the Acropolis Rally as well. ;)
and fineshed 10th overall (1 WRC point for him), but that was WRC-spec car, same car with S2000 1.6T-spec is much slower, but so are everybody elses also...

Jarek Z

4th June 2012, 14:09

Is it this car?

http://www.promotor.co.za/x/images/stories/1Jan2012/mini_win.jpg

It looks like S2000, how come it is entered in class 5, together with Renault Clio? :)

mousti

4th June 2012, 14:20

It looks like S2000, how come it is entered in class 5, together with Renault Clio? :)
Human error :)

Jarek Z

5th June 2012, 13:18

The official Croatia Rally website was so bad, that it didn't even have any photos from the event, so I found some myself. Really good stuff from Uros Modlic can be found here:
Croatia Rally 2012 | gallery | foto Modlic - excellent to the last pixel! (http://www.foto-modlic.si/gallery/2012/05/croatia-rally-2012)

http://www.foto-modlic.si/photos/2012/05/332/high/Cro-0504.jpg

Luky_cro

5th June 2012, 17:33

Uros is a great photographer.

Anyway, here are some of mine photos, so fell free to take a look, although I'm just an amateur.

Croatia Rally 2012 pictures by Luky_photos - Photobucket (http://s123.photobucket.com/albums/o310/Luky_photos/Croatia%20Rally%202012/?start=40)

PLuto

5th June 2012, 18:03

What kind of car is it at number 12? It is not S2000, is it?

Al Kuwari will drive S2000 car, his presence in class 5 is stupidity.

Jarek Z

6th June 2012, 12:31

According to this article:
Rally Bulgaria - Betti widziany na trasie - Wiadomo?ci - Rajdy - autoklub.pl (http://rajdy.autoklub.pl/news/betti-widziany-na-trasie,43068)
Luca Betti was seen doing illegal recce before Rally Bulgaria. Will he be disqualified?

Tom206wrc

6th June 2012, 12:45

Oh no...Luca :(

A FONDO

6th June 2012, 13:31

Very stupid to go there in the day organizers prepare the roads. And he has driven this stage 10 times before in both directions!

GL Media Pro

6th June 2012, 23:04

HD Video "TEST Molly Taylor pre-Ypres Rally":
United Business Channel TV by Ellegy (http://ub.ellegy.tv/index.php?gara=202&s1=1)
and on ELLEGY CHANNEL TV (http://ellegy.ellegy.tv/index.php?cat=1&gara=202&s1=1&s2=1)

https://vimeo.com/43554540

ik1911

7th June 2012, 20:24

More photos from Croatia Rally 2012 !

OFFoto14's photosets on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cc_rc/sets/)

A FONDO

8th June 2012, 12:21

ERC Bulgaria Shakedown Results (http://www.results.bg/Rally/)

dimviii

8th June 2012, 12:42

Tamrazovs fabia livery
https://fbcdn_sphotos_f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/551188_2997193663933_149368754_n.jpghttps://fbcdn_sphotos_e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/205329_2997190783861_1607687264_n.jpg

Jarek Z

8th June 2012, 13:12

This time Tamrazov is supported by all the pacifists of the world ;)

N.O.T

8th June 2012, 14:00

This time Tamrazov is supported by all the pacifists of the world ;)

everyone is a pacifist until you step on his foot...

zdr65

8th June 2012, 17:43

Luca Betti excluded from the rally Bulgaria

http://www.bgnrc.info/images/stories//Dokumenti/20120608-Betti-Desision-1.jpg

Barreis

8th June 2012, 18:08

Rare decision in ERC.

A FONDO

8th June 2012, 18:40

SS1 is underway, results can be followed here (http://live.rallybulgaria.com/) and here (http://www.results.bg/Rally/) .

urabus-denoS2000

8th June 2012, 21:33

And of course here ;)

Rally Bulgaria 2012 - Results - Rally-Base (http://rally-base.com/2012/rally-bulgaria-2012/)

Jarek Z

9th June 2012, 10:35

Iliev wins stages 1,2 and 3 and leads the rally. Some photos from Friday can be found here:
Rally Bulgaria 2012 (http://www.rallybulgaria.com/en/gallery/image-gallery/album/63.html)

wwbroe

10th June 2012, 10:22

And Iliev is still leading the rally with only two stages to go, having a 22 sec lead.

dimviii

11th June 2012, 16:34

Al Kuwaris Mini
http://nsa29.casimages.com/img/2012/06/10/12061011231883871.jpghttp://nsa30.casimages.com/img/2012/06/10/120610112530715630.jpg

mousti

11th June 2012, 16:56

Reminds me of Kubica :(

Jarek Z

11th June 2012, 23:05

Reminds me of Kubica :(

Yes, indeed. It really looks similar. But they had more luck than the Polish driver.

In the menatime I read Luca Betti trying to explain his illegal recce before Rally Bulgaria. He says, that he was driving a rented car on a highway and missed the right exit. When he took the next exit, all of a sudden he realised, that he was on a special stage! Can you believe it? ;)

For the ones who speak Italian:
Luca Betti non prende il via in Bulgaria. L'italiano fermato da un'inevitabile decisione.*-*Luca Betti Official Website (http://www.lucabetti.com/ultime/luca-betti-non-prende-il-via-in-bulgaria.-litaliano-fermato-da-uninevitabile-decisione.html)

For the one who like Google Translator :)
"Just arrived to Sofia by plane - said a disconsolate Luca Betti - and collected the rental car, we took the highway to the area of race and when we arrived, we realized that we had missed the correct exit. Taking the next, not to lose, we activated the GPS and we followed him. Shortly after we realized that we were passing one of the trials program but not now missed out on that back. Me and Maurizio, given the banality of what, for the whole week there are absolutely not worried and we have performed the regular surveys but today we were called. Our "transition" has been recognized accidentally and inevitably the College of Commissioners has had to consider. While listening to our testimony and understanding the good faith of the incident, as there is a report, the College of Commissioners have applied the rule that provides for the exclusion from the race if a team is recognized on a test pass, day and time is not authorized . The same school was absolutely helpless and sorry and has recognized our good faith (even in writing) but could not refrain from an inevitable decision. I am appalled, I find it incredible that it should be punished so severely that it was just a distraction, but I can not help but accept this decision with great regret, I had not ever run into a similar story. "

A FONDO

12th June 2012, 08:21

What an impudent liar

tolis

14th June 2012, 19:48

Rally Bulgaria Video: Rally Bulgaria 2012 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QPseSOT8Po)
Onboard Popov SS1: Daniel Popov | Dilian Popov - Rally Bulgaria SS1 Borovetz - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjTG-g4ARcQ)
Anton Titov's crash: Rally Bulgaria Crash Anton Titov 2012 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFsTU1TVyPw)

Jarek Z

14th June 2012, 21:48

Anton Titov's crash: Rally Bulgaria Crash Anton Titov 2012 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFsTU1TVyPw)

Damn it, he was way too fast! :)
Thanks for the videos :up:

GL Media Pro

15th June 2012, 14:33

Online: Rally Bulgaria 2012 - TV Magazine European Rally Championship by Ellegy (http://www.facebook.com/groups/ellegy/):
FIA ERC Web Channel TV by Ellegy (http://erc.ellegy.tv/index.php?gara=204&s1=1)
on new ERC Channel: European Rally Championship Channel TV by Ellegy (http://erc2012.ellegy.tv/) and
on Ellegy Channel TV ELLEGY CHANNEL TV (http://ellegy.ellegy.tv/index.php?cat=1&gara=204&s1=1&s2=1)

https://vimeo.com/44096007

A FONDO

15th June 2012, 15:04

the narrator must be sent to North Korean labour camp :mad:

Jarek Z

17th June 2012, 23:19

the narrator must be sent to North Korean labour camp :mad:

He massacrates driver names indeed, but apart from that the video is ok. Thanks!

Jarek Z

18th June 2012, 16:09

According to Rallyonline:
Trójka walczy o rol? promotora - Rallyonline.pl - rajdy samochodowe! (http://www.rallyonline.pl/index.php?1&modex=pnews&&s=36986)
FIA allowed Lotus Exige to be homologated. The car is going to be driven as 0-car in Ypres. Its proper debut is expected on Madeira island.

tolis

26th June 2012, 21:06

Tlustak will drive a Mini S2000 1.6T in Bosphorus Rally

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/292300_10150893646471513_1643320981_n.jpg

GL Media Pro

13th July 2012, 17:56

https://vimeo.com/45693479
Bosphorus Rally TV Magazine ERC 2012 by Ellegy, watch also on:
FIA ERC Web Channel TV by Ellegy (http://erc.ellegy.tv/index.php?gara=210&s1=1)
or
ELLEGY CHANNEL TV (http://ellegy.ellegy.tv/index.php?cat=1&gara=210&s1=1&s2=1)
or
Bosphorus Rally 2012 - ERC TV Magazine (http://erc2012.ellegy.tv)

GL Media Pro

17th July 2012, 16:45

https://vimeo.com/45518476
Rali Vinho da Madeira 2012 - Welcome Clip by Ellegy:
Rali Vinho da Madeira Channel TV by Ellegy (http://ralivm.ellegy.tv/index.php?gara=209&s1=1)
or
ELLEGY CHANNEL TV (http://ellegy.ellegy.tv/index.php?cat=1&gara=209&s1=1&s2=2)

Jarek Z

18th July 2012, 10:14

The organizers of Antibes Rally decided to exclude their rally from ERC. This year's edition will be a round of Cup of France only. Antibes Rally was in ERC since 1971.
Antibes Cote d?Azur Rally - back to the future? - ERC 2012 (http://www.rally-erc.com/article.php?cont=808)

tolis

18th July 2012, 21:10

Rally Vinho de Madeira Entry list announced: Rali Vinho da Madeira (http://www.ralivm.com/entryList/index.cfm)

PLuto

18th July 2012, 21:11

Entry list to Madeira - Autosport (http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=14125)

mousti

18th July 2012, 21:16

Interesting what Sousa can do and if Magalhaes can do something against Hanninen. Betti continues then at the ERC.

Luis Pacheco

18th July 2012, 23:33

Big wild fires in Madeira at this hour.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/3099_2977040763458_2038781812_n.jpg

Bartek

18th July 2012, 23:45

Big wild fires in Madeira at this hour.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/3099_2977040763458_2038781812_n.jpg

It looks very bad
http://p.twimg.com/AyHp0EcCEAAVNbT.jpg:large

Luis Pacheco

18th July 2012, 23:50

When there is people and property in danger the rallye is the less important but some sections of the Rally of Madeira have been consumed by fire.

Luis Pacheco

19th July 2012, 00:46

The fires are out of control now. I don´t believe there will be rallye this year :(

Ucci

19th July 2012, 07:12

Interesting what Sousa can do and if Magalhaes can do something against Hanninen. Betti continues then at the ERC.

I have nothing against Hanninen or Škoda, but this time I hope for a Peugeot victory, so Magalhaes I'm counting on you....Sousa with Lotus has not even the slightest chance against top or even average drivers in S2000 machinery. If he will be in front of local Mitsubishi evo drivers, he can be more than happy....

HaCo

19th July 2012, 14:15

At least I hope for a nice battle between the Pug and the Skoda and a victory for Peugeot once would be nice indeed.

Looking forward to see the lotus in competition, he it's r reliable.

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Luis Pacheco

19th July 2012, 15:23

Rally Madeira in danger to be cancel or delayed.

Rali Vinho Madeira pode estar em risco | DNOTICIAS.PT (http://www.dnoticias.pt/actualidade/desporto/335746-rali-vinho-madeira-pode-estar-em-risco)

GL Media Pro

20th July 2012, 18:33

Rally Madeira in danger to be cancel or delayed.

Rali Vinho Madeira pode estar em risco | DNOTICIAS.PT (http://www.dnoticias.pt/actualidade/desporto/335746-rali-vinho-madeira-pode-estar-em-risco)

RALIVM is confirmed
Rali Vinho da Madeira (http://www.ralivm.com/news/newsDetails.cfm?nid=866)

Jarek Z

20th July 2012, 21:14

Rally Vinho de Madeira Entry list announced: Rali Vinho da Madeira (http://www.ralivm.com/entryList/index.cfm)

Just 38 crews... 5 S2000 cars... And a few years ago it used to be the best event in the ERC. It is really sad what is happening to this sport... :(

Mirek

20th July 2012, 22:11

If I'm not mistaken in those years the locals paid foreign drivers to come...

Francis44

20th July 2012, 22:20

If I'm not mistaken in those years the locals paid foreign drivers to come...

Yeah the organization had that habbit. Even more recently, Magalhães entry last year was largely supported by the organizers, and so is this year.

PLuto

20th July 2012, 23:31

Francis44

21st July 2012, 12:21

To go to Madeira from Europe is really very expensive (at least 1,5 x more than usual) event and it takes a lot of time for the team. For example, our mechanics lost three weeks of their life with Madeira last year (travelling to port, ferry, whole rally, ferry back, travelling home).

With all due respect, those figures are long gone and I dont know if they ever made sense.

Cars have departed from Lisboa as we speak, and they will arrive monday. The rally is next week so by the time the rally ends cars will be soon sent back so that doesn't even make it two week on the Island. If it takes one week to travel a truck from Czech to Portugal, something is not working very efficiently.