[IRC][ERC][BRC] Geko Ypres Rally 2012

[mousti]

Yes indeed a bit early, but already made a list of potential entries for the Belgian IRC event.

http://i44.tinypic.com/33zcwsw.png

[RS]

I would have thought Hanninen would be going there as he is also doing an ERC programme? I think Kopecky might stand a better chance on this event though and I am sure he could afford to miss one round of the Czech Championship... This could be the hardest rally for Skoda to win this year with no Freddy Loix in their team!

[mousti]

List is by far not perfect yet.. :p Tlustak need to be removed, forgot that.. So I can always need some good tips also, other foreign drivers who not driving a S2000 is also good.

[MrJan]

I don't tend to follow the IRC but this year my brother is coming over to Europe from Canada and is desperate for some motorsport, so we've picked Ypres as the venue for a family gathering :D

I've not been before so any tips would be gratefully received, for example the website talks about tickets, do you need stage tickets like Rally GB or is it just a case of turning up on the day?

[Mirek]

If I remember it is possible without tickets if You don't use access roads to public areas but I had ticket last time. Anyway these public areas are mostly boring junctions. Strongly recommended to go to fast fast fast and even faster places :D . That's the best You can see in Ypres. There are tons of field roads so with little walk You can get almost everywhere. Than wait for helicopter to pass before start. It checks spectators on places without marshals and it will force You to be far from the road. When it's gone You can choose any place You want. But sometimes it returns after a while ;)

I'm already looking forward to return this year :)

[mousti]

True they don't find enough people to cover all the access roads because there are so much. And indeed don't go to public zones, boring sections plus very crowded.

[EightGear]

Must say I'm looking forward to Ypres. It could well be the rally with the strongest field of the year. It will be interesting to see how Snijers will go now that he is more used to the Mini.

P.S: Ypres also counts for the Dutch championship this year but it has no tags in the topic title [IRC] [ERC] [BRC]. Not a big deal but just wanted to say it. ;)

[mousti]

Yes indeed but could addes then BHRC and EHRC too :D would be very long :P

[vino_93]

which drivers for Netherlands are expected to go ?

I expect Kobus (Fiesta S2000), Van Loon and Ten Brinke (Fiesta WRC --> RRC ?). And who else ?

[mousti]

Normally I expect Kobus too, maybe Ten Brinke indeed, don't really think Van Loon and maybe van Eldik also. And offcourse for production/R4 Jasper vd Heuvel! I don't hope on Abbring and Weijs with their VW programs.

Bad news today is that it's announced that Total is quitting as a co-main sponsor..

[Mirek]

I think there are 3 or 4 Fabias S2000 at the garage of Wevers so he shall find some use for them ;)

[RS]

Is Neuville doing WRC New Zealand?.. And if he isn't does that mean there is a chance to see him on Ypres?

[mousti]

He's not doing New Zealand but there's no word yet of doing Ypres..

[RS]

He's not doing New Zealand but there's no word yet of doing Ypres..

It would be good to keep his tarmac skills sharp with all these WRC gravel events, and a Ypres win is one he should have on his CV really :)

[mousti]

For sure, he wouldn't hesitate for a second to start there for the victory, but PSA has to want it too.

[vino_93]

First entries :
Class 2 :


5
*
ALASTAIR FISHER
FISHER Alastair (GBR)
BARRITT Daniel (GBR)
FORD Fiesta S2000 (2010)




Class 5


2

DEBACKERE Melissa
DEBACKERE Melissa (BEL)
COKELAERE Cindy (BEL)
CITROËN ds3 r3t (2012)



Class 6


4
*
DERUYTER Bjorn
DERUYTER Bjorn (BEL)
VANDAELE Stijn (BEL)
FORD Fiesta (2011)




Class 8


1
*
AUTOSTAL ATLANTIC
BEYNE Koen (BEL)
MAERTEN Kevin (BEL)
PEUGEOT 206RC (2009)





3

DUINDISTEL
VANDEPUTTE Patrick (BEL)
DEKLERCK Stefaan (BEL)
FORD Fiesta ST (2007)

[Plan9]

It would be good to keep his tarmac skills sharp with all these WRC gravel events, and a Ypres win is one he should have on his CV really :)

He might not need the tarmac skills as much. It doesn't look like we are getting any more of those in the WRC for awhile.

[vino_93]

Class 2 :


5
*
ALASTAIR FISHER
FISHER Alastair (GBR)
BARRITT Daniel (GBR)
FORD Fiesta S2000 (2010)



Class 5


2

DEBACKERE Melissa
DEBACKERE Melissa (BEL)
COKELAERE Cindy (BEL)
CITROËN ds3 r3t (2012)




2

ATLANTIC
BERVILLE Frederic (BEL)

RENIER Brian (BEL)

RENAULT Clio R3 Maxi (2010)







Class 6


4
*
DERUYTER Bjorn
DERUYTER Bjorn (BEL)
VANDAELE Stijn (BEL)
FORD Fiesta (2011)




4
*
TIM JONES
JONES Tim (GBR)

JONES Steve (GBR)

FORD Fiesta R2 (2011)






6
*
DUINDISTEL
PITTELLIOEN Christophe (BEL)

LYSY Heikki (BEL)

FORD FIESTA R2 (2010)





7
*
JMAIE
BROWN Jamie (GBR)

BURGESS Craig (GBR)

FORD Fiesta R2 (2008)





8
*
DUINDISTEL
VANHERZEELE Nico (BEL)

DE BAEREMAEKER Andy (BEL)

FORD Fiesta R2 (2010)







Class 8

1
*
AUTOSTAL ATLANTIC
BEYNE Koen (BEL)
MAERTEN Kevin (BEL)
PEUGEOT 206RC (2009)




3

DUINDISTEL
VANDEPUTTE Patrick (BEL)
DEKLERCK Stefaan (BEL)
FORD Fiesta ST (2007)




11
*
DUINDISTEL
RENIER Bjorn (BEL)

COLLEZ Filip (BEL)

RENAULT clio ragnotti (2003)





up !

[RS]

Tsojen with Fabia?

[EightGear]

Yes, Tsjoen with a Fabia from Wevers Sport.

[tolis]

Martin Kangur in a Honda Civic R3 and Pieter Tsjoen in a Skoda Fabia S2000 confirmed for Geko Ypres Rally.

[focus206]

Happy to see Kangur back :)

[Fly]

Interesting addition: France's up and coming driver Quentin Gilbert is on the list.

[Hartusvuori]

Happy to see Kangur back :)

Which also reminds me of Karl Kruuda. What's he up to this year?

[Mirek]

He has to finish school this year.

[Fly]

Yes, he's already fast on tarmac and gravel.
If he beats all our country mates in Ypres, he's damn good!

[vino_93]

Class 2 :
Alaistair Fisher (GBR) - Daniel Barrit (GBR) : Ford Fiesta S2000
Sepp Wiegand (GER) - Timo Gottschalk : Skoda Fabia S2000

Class 3 :
Geert Bertier (BEL) - Tommy Aeck (BEL) : Subaru Impreza (2004)
Bert Coene (BEL) - X : Mitsubishi Lancer X

Class 5
Frederic Berville (BEL) - Brian Renier (BEL) : Renault Clio R3
Quentin Gilbert (FRA) - Remi Tutellaire (FRA) : Citroën DS3 R3
Martin Kangur (EST) - Andreas Ots (EST) : Honda Civic R3
Bernie Ozeel (BEL) - Filip Ozeel (BEL) : Renault Clio R3
Geoffrey van der Schelden (BEL) - Pieter Lemahieu (BEL) : Citroën DS3 R3

Debackere out :/

Class 6
Hugo Arellano (LUX) - Daniel Arens (BEL) : Ford Fiesta R2
Jamie Brown (GBR) - Craig Burgess (GBR) : Ford Fiesta R2
Diego Decrock (BEL) - Jocelyn Rodts (BEL) : Peugeot 206 1.6 16V
Bjorn Deruyter (BEL) - Stijn Vandaele (BEL) : Ford Fiesta R2
Polle Geusens (BEL) - Sil Geusens (BEL) : Citroën C2 R2
Tim Jones (GBR) - Steve Jones (GBR) : Ford Fiesta R2
Grégory Perrard (FRA) - X : Ford Fiesta R2
Christophe Pittelioen (BEL) - Heikki Lysy (BEL) : Ford Fiesta R2
Nichias Priem (BEL) - Maxim Froyman (BEL) : Ford Fiesta R2
Nico Vanherzeele (BEL) - Andy de Baeremaeker (BEL) : Ford Fiesta R2
Alexandre Verbeke (BEL) - Christophe Ramon (BEL) : Citroën C2 R2
Luc Vercruysse (BEL) - Stijn Vercruysse (BEL) : Ford Fiesta R2

Class 8
Koen Beyne (BEL) - Kevin Maerten (BEL) : Peugeot 206 RC
Pascal Dufour (FRA) - Martin Forgez (FRA) : Renault Clio RS
Bjorn Renier (BEL) - Filip Collez (BEL) : Renault Clio Ragnotti
Patrick Vandeputte (BEL) - Stefaan Deklerck (BEL) : Ford Fiesta ST

CLass 10
Renault Bronkart (BEL) - Adeline Fracasso (BEL) : Toyota Yaris

up ! the entry list grows more and more :)

[mousti]

Boon will start with a Subaru Impreza Group N, makes Gr N class a bit more interesting!

[Fly]

Riedemann and the DS3R3T on the list as well.

[clem126]

Let's see how our Belgian drivers can do against him. I'm thinking about Demaerschalk, Aucquier and Cherain

At the Rallye du Touquet (which has roads kind of similar to belgian rallies), Quentin was between 1s and 0.5s/km quicker than Kevin. Quentin had a better knowledge of the rally though so it will be interesting to see how he does on the Westhoek roads and it will be for sure spectacular!!

[mousti]

There's a chance that he'll have a date with one of the ditches :D

[mousti]

Vizin has appeared on the list now too with the Fabia S2000 that Puskadi drove at Islas Canarias.

[vino_93]

Class 2 :
Andreas Aigner (AUT) - Daniela Ertl (AUT) : Subaru Impreza R4
Rashid Al Ketbi (UAE) - Khalid Al Kendi (UAE) : Skoda Fabia S2000
Mathieu Arzeno (FRA) - Renauld Jamoul (BEL) : Peugeot 207 S2000
Craig Breen (IRL) - Gareth ROberts (GBR) : Peugeot 207 S2000
Alaistair Fisher (GBR) - Daniel Barrit (GBR) : Ford Fiesta S2000
Florian Gonon (SWI) - Sandra Arlettaz (SWI) : Peugeot 207 S2000
Freddy Loix (BEL) - Lara Vanneste (BEL) : Peugeot 207 S2000
Pieter Tsjoen (BEL) - Eddy Chevalier (BEL) : SKoda Fabia S2000
Tuur Vanden Abeele (BEL) - Vincent Van Quickenborne (BEL) : VW Polo S2000
Vincent Verschueren (BEL) - Stefaan Vannasche (BEL) : VW Polo S2000
Laszlo Vizin (HUN) - Gabor Zsiros (HUN) : Skoda Fabia S2000
Sepp Wiegand (GER) - Timo Gottschalk : Skoda Fabia S2000

Class 3 :
Philippe Barbier (BEL) - Daniel Defever (BEL) : Mitsubishi Lancer IX
Geert Bertier (BEL) - Tommy Aeck (BEL) : Subaru Impreza (2004)
Matthias Boon (BEL) - X : Subaru Impreza N14
Bert Coene (BEL) - X : Mitsubishi Lancer X
Filip Pyck (BEL) - Ignace Lampaert (BEL) : Mitsubishi Lancer IX
Martin Van Iersel (NED) - Sylvia Visser (NED) : Mitsubishi Lancer X

Class 4 - BRC
Tim Debock (BEL) - Kurtje Heindrickx (BEL) : Porsche 911 GT3
Guido Kenis (BEL) - Filip Goddé (BEL) : BMW Z4 Coupé
Carlo Mylle (BEL) - Steven Vyncke (BEL) : Porsche 996 GT3

Class 5
Frederic Berville (BEL) - Brian Renier (BEL) : Renault Clio R3
Melissa Debackere (BEL) - Cindy Cokelaere (BEL) : Citroën DS3 R3
Kevin Demaerschalk (BEL) - Laurent Dujacquier (BEL) : Citroën DS3 R3
Mark Donnelly (GBR) - Dai Roberts (GBR) : Renault Clio R3
Quentin Gilbert (FRA) - Remi Tutellaire (FRA) : Citroën DS3 R3
Martin Kangur (EST) - Andreas Ots (EST) : Honda Civic R3
Bernie Ozeel (BEL) - Filip Ozeel (BEL) : Renault Clio R3
Geoffrey van der Schelden (BEL) - Pieter Lemahieu (BEL) : Citroën DS3 R3

Class 6
Hugo Arellano (LUX) - Daniel Arens (BEL) : Ford Fiesta R2
Jamie Brown (GBR) - Craig Burgess (GBR) : Ford Fiesta R2
Manuel Canal-Robles (BEL) - Neven Arnaud (BEL) : Skoda Fabia R2
Quentin Collignon (BEL) - Jérôme Monjoie (BEL) : Citroën C2 R2
Diego Decrock (BEL) - Jocelyn Rodts (BEL) : Peugeot 206 1.6 16V
Geoffroy Deffays (BEL) - Alexandre Peeters (BEL) : Ford Fiesta R2
Bjorn Deruyter (BEL) - Stijn Vandaele (BEL) : Ford Fiesta R2
Pieterjan Eeckhout (BEL) - Jeroen Wydhaege (BEL) : Ford Fiesta R2
Polle Geusens (BEL) - Sil Geusens (BEL) : Citroën C2 R2
Tim Jones (GBR) - Steve Jones (GBR) : Ford Fiesta R2
Grégory Perrard (FRA) - X : Ford Fiesta R2
Christophe Pittelioen (BEL) - Heikki Lysy (BEL) : Ford Fiesta R2
Nichias Priem (BEL) - Maxim Froyman (BEL) : Ford Fiesta R2
Nico Vanherzeele (BEL) - Andy de Baeremaeker (BEL) : Ford Fiesta R2
Alexandre Verbeke (BEL) - Christophe Ramon (BEL) : Citroën C2 R2
Luc Vercruysse (BEL) - Stijn Vercruysse (BEL) : Ford Fiesta R2

Class 8
Koen Beyne (BEL) - Kevin Maerten (BEL) : Peugeot 206 RC
Pascal Dufour (FRA) - Martin Forgez (FRA) : Renault Clio RS
Bjorn Renier (BEL) - Filip Collez (BEL) : Renault Clio Ragnotti
Patrick Vandeputte (BEL) - Stefaan Deklerck (BEL) : Ford Fiesta ST

CLass 10
Renault Bronkart (BEL) - Adeline Fracasso (BEL) : Toyota Yaris

up !

[WRCKE]

Which also reminds me of Karl Kruuda. What's he up to this year?

he has no money and no team for this year (he says: i think i'm to slow and nobody want me in a team this year)

[Mirek]

he has no money and no team for this year (he says: i think i'm to slow and nobody want me in a team this year)

His father has a lot of money. Kruuda must finish school this year first.

[vino_93]

Class 2 :
Andreas Aigner (AUT) - Daniela Ertl (AUT) : Subaru Impreza R4
Rashid Al Ketbi (UAE) - Khalid Al Kendi (UAE) : Skoda Fabia S2000
Mathieu Arzeno (FRA) - Renauld Jamoul (BEL) : Peugeot 207 S2000
Craig Breen (IRL) - Gareth ROberts (GBR) : Peugeot 207 S2000
Alaistair Fisher (GBR) - Daniel Barrit (GBR) : Ford Fiesta S2000
Patrick Flodin (SWE) - Goran Bergsten (SWE) : Ford Fiesta RRC
Florian Gonon (SWI) - Sandra Arlettaz (SWI) : Peugeot 207 S2000
Freddy Loix (BEL) - Lara Vanneste (BEL) : Peugeot 207 S2000
Andreas Mikkelsen (NOR) - Ola Floene (NOR) : Skoda Fabia S2000
Pieter Tsjoen (BEL) - Eddy Chevalier (BEL) : SKoda Fabia S2000
Tuur Vanden Abeele (BEL) - Vincent Van Quickenborne (BEL) : VW Polo S2000
Vincent Verschueren (BEL) - Stefaan Vannasche (BEL) : VW Polo S2000
Laszlo Vizin (HUN) - Gabor Zsiros (HUN) : Skoda Fabia S2000
Sepp Wiegand (GER) - Timo Gottschalk : Skoda Fabia S2000

Class 3 :
Philippe Barbier (BEL) - Daniel Defever (BEL) : Mitsubishi Lancer IX
Geert Bertier (BEL) - Tommy Aeck (BEL) : Subaru Impreza (2004)
Matthias Boon (BEL) - X : Subaru Impreza N14
Bert Coene (BEL) - X : Mitsubishi Lancer X
CLaudio de Cecco (BEL) - Cédric Pirotte (BEL) : Mitsubishi Lancer X
Eric Moree (NED) - Pascal Meijs (NED) : Mitsubishi Lancer X
Filip Pyck (BEL) - Ignace Lampaert (BEL) : Mitsubishi Lancer IX
Martin Van Iersel (NED) - Sylvia Visser (NED) : Mitsubishi Lancer X
Vincent Vermeeren (BEL) - Johnny fonteyne (BEL) : Mitsubishi Lancer IX

Class 4 - BRC
Tim Debock (BEL) - Kurtje Heindrickx (BEL) : Porsche 911 GT3
Guido Kenis (BEL) - Filip Goddé (BEL) : BMW Z4 Coupé
Carlo Mylle (BEL) - Steven Vyncke (BEL) : Porsche 996 GT3

Class 5
Frederic Berville (BEL) - Brian Renier (BEL) : Renault Clio R3
Caren Burton (BEL) - Michael Louette (BEL) : Citroën DS3 R3
Melissa Debackere (BEL) - Cindy Cokelaere (BEL) : Citroën DS3 R3
Kevin Demaerschalk (BEL) - Laurent Dujacquier (BEL) : Citroën DS3 R3
Patrick Deroo (BEL) - Dirk Nevejans (BEL) : Renault Clio R3
Mark Donnelly (GBR) - Dai Roberts (GBR) : Renault Clio R3
Armand Fumal (BEL) - Philippe Plummans (BEL) : Citroën DS3 R3
Quentin Gilbert (FRA) - Remi Tutellaire (FRA) : Citroën DS3 R3
Martin Kangur (EST) - Andreas Ots (EST) : Honda Civic R3
Bernie Ozeel (BEL) - Filip Ozeel (BEL) : Renault Clio R3
Christian Riedemann (GER) - Michael Venzel (GER) : Citroën DS3 R3
Geoffrey van der Schelden (BEL) - Pieter Lemahieu (BEL) : Citroën DS3 R3
Szabolcs Varkoniy (HUN) - Daniel Holczer (HUN) : Honda Civic R3

Class 6
Hugo Arellano (LUX) - Daniel Arens (BEL) : Ford Fiesta R2
Jamie Brown (GBR) - Craig Burgess (GBR) : Ford Fiesta R2
Manuel Canal-Robles (BEL) - Neven Arnaud (BEL) : Skoda Fabia R2
Quentin Collignon (BEL) - Jérôme Monjoie (BEL) : Citroën C2 R2
Diego Decrock (BEL) - Jocelyn Rodts (BEL) : Peugeot 206 1.6 16V
Geoffroy Deffays (BEL) - Alexandre Peeters (BEL) : Ford Fiesta R2
Guillaume Dilley (BEL) - Geoffrey Brion (BEL) : Citroën C2 R2
Bjorn Deruyter (BEL) - Stijn Vandaele (BEL) : Ford Fiesta R2
Pieterjan Eeckhout (BEL) - Jeroen Wydhaege (BEL) : Ford Fiesta R2
Adrian Fernemont (BEL) - Samuel Maillen (BEL) : Ford Fiesta R2
Polle Geusens (BEL) - Sil Geusens (BEL) : Citroën C2 R2
Victorien Heuninck (BEL) - François Geerlandt (BEL) : Citroën C2 R2
Tim Jones (GBR) - Steve Jones (GBR) : Ford Fiesta R2
Grégory Perrard (FRA) - X : Ford Fiesta R2
Christophe Pittelioen (BEL) - Heikki Lysy (BEL) : Ford Fiesta R2
Nichias Priem (BEL) - Maxim Froyman (BEL) : Ford Fiesta R2
Jordan Scaillet (BEL) - Mergny William (BEL) : Ford Fiesta R2
Nico Vanherzeele (BEL) - Andy de Baeremaeker (BEL) : Ford Fiesta R2
Alexandre Verbeke (BEL) - Christophe Ramon (BEL) : Citroën C2 R2
Luc Vercruysse (BEL) - Stijn Vercruysse (BEL) : Ford Fiesta R2

Class 8
Koen Beyne (BEL) - Kevin Maerten (BEL) : Peugeot 206 RC
Pascal Dufour (FRA) - Martin Forgez (FRA) : Renault Clio RS
Michael Lynneel (BEL) - Kurt Dejonghe (FRA) : Renault Clio
Bjorn Renier (BEL) - Filip Collez (BEL) : Renault Clio Ragnotti
Patrick Vandeputte (BEL) - Stefaan Deklerck (BEL) : Ford Fiesta ST

CLass 10
Renault Bronkart (BEL) - Adeline Fracasso (BEL) : Toyota Yaris

Flodin in Fiesta RRC ! Riedemann in DS3, there will have an interesting battle in 2WD !

[mousti]

I think Flodin is just a error it says S2000 and the year it got build is 2010.. Class is probably wrong then and I don't think also that PSE has one.

[PLuto]

Patrik Flodin is class 2. What is written between brackets is not important.

[mousti]

Yes indeed, should be class 1 if it's with the RRC.

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[pucky54]

Yes indeed, should be class 1 if it's with the RRC.

No!

[mousti]

I thought they didn't change that? :p

It could be realistic, let's hope so :D

[Mirek]

Yes, they did. Before this season.

[mousti]

Okay, good they did

[Tom206wrc]

Mmmmh interesting: Quentin Gilbert on entrylist too :)

[mousti]

We got another female entrant with a DS3 R3T !!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=772905&l=ce37032e0d&id=181112608634555

[Tom206wrc]

Only Ypres for Molly Taylor with that car or other rounds of diverse championships(in UK or Australia, etc) :confused:

[clem126]

In an interview with the Belgian AUTOnews Magazine, Alain Penasse (organizer of the event) said he thinks they will have 30 S2000's in Ypres... Optimistic or realistic? We will see, I hope realistic. :)

There was 32 last year so i think 30 is realistic!!

[mousti]

32? Not sure about that, because Sandell and Campana didn't start.

[Tom206wrc]

Jonas Langenakens has been just added to the provisional entrylist :cool:

[mousti]

Pushkar seems to do his first IRC event in Ypres with a Lancer (Evo X R4???)

[WRCKE]

Geko Ypres Rally (https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151801212325481&id=429124250480)
Skoda Motorsport will participate with their full line-up. We have received the registrations of both Jan Kopecky and Juho Hanninen. Both top pilots will chase victory and are among the top favorites to win the rally

[Tom206wrc]

Corsican Jean-Matthieu Léandri added with a DS3 R3... ;)

[pucky54]

I wonder why Snijers disappeared from the list?!?!

[WRCKE]

he starts ;-)

[WRCKE]

for the moment

1.FISHER Alastair (GBR)FORD Fiesta S2000 (2010)
2.FLODIN Patrik (SWE)FORD Fiesta S2000 (2010)
3.LOIX Freddy (BEL)PEUGEOT 207 S2000 (2006)
4.VIAENE Mathias (BEL)PEUGEOT 207 S2000 (2010)
5.SOLOWOW Michal (POL)PEUGEOT 207 S2000 (2012)
6.BREEN Craig (IRL)PEUGEOT 207 S2000 (2012)
7.GONON Florian (CHE)PEUGEOT 207 s2000 (2012)
8.ARZENO Mathieu (FRA)PEUGEOT 207 s2000 (2012)
9.LANGENAKENS Jonas (BEL)PEUGEOT 207 super 2000 (2009)
10.TSJOEN Pieter (BEL)SKODA Fabia super 2000(2011)
11.AL KETBI Rashid (ARE)SKODA Fabia S2000 (2009)
12.VIZIN Laszló (HUN)SKODA Fabia S2000 (2011)
13.MIKKELSEN Andreas (NOR)SKODA Fabia S2000 (2012)
14.WIEGAND Sepp (DEU)SKODA Fabia S2000 Rally (2010)
15.HANNINEN Juho (FIN)SKODA Fabia Super 2000 (2012)
16.KOPECKY Jan (CZE)SKODA Fabia Super 2000 (2012)
17.VERSCHUEREN Vincent (BEL)VOLKSWAGEN Polo (2008)
18.VANDEN ABEELE Tuur (BEL)VOLKSWAGEN POLO S2000 (2007)
19.ROBERT BARRABLE SKODA S2000
20.PACTRICK SNIJERS MINI S2000
21.ANTHONIN TLUSTAK SKODA S2000
22.TAMRAZOV OLEKSII FIESTA S2000
23.PHILIP CRACCO PEUGOT S2000

[vino_93]

where are drivers from Netherlands ? :(

[Tom206wrc]

After Corsica Rally, Martin McCormack said he was trying to enter Ypres...any news since ??? :confused:

[WRCKE]

After Corsica Rally, Martin McCormack said he was trying to enter Ypres...any news since ??? :confused:

not yet and also no news about netherlands drivers

[GL Media Pro]

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

[MrJan]

Has anyone managed to get a copy of Rally Guide 2? Or failing that just some stage maps?

[dimviii]

Bernardo Sousa e Lotus serão número (http://autosport.sapo.pt/bernardo-sousa-e-lotus-serao-numero-0-em-ypres=f106100)

[Tom206wrc]

Only Ypres for Molly Taylor with that car or other rounds of diverse championships(in UK or Australia, etc) :confused:

Finally 4 rallies for Molly in the "italian" DS3 R3, but only Ypres as IRC events(her other rallies will be Città di Luca in Italy, Finland and Germany/WRC)...

[Mirek]

According to press release of Rally Hustopeče organizers Jan Kopecký will be there - so no start in Ypres.

[mousti]

Lotus has confirmed the presence of the Lotus Exige as a course car with Bernardo Sousa as the pilot!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=323927864353028&set=a.181134701965679.47661.181112608634555&type=1&theater

[HaCo]

Lotus has confirmed the presence of the Lotus Exige as a course car with Bernardo Sousa as the pilot!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=323927864353028&set=a.181134701965679.47661.181112608634555&type=1&theater

Better than nothing I guess.

[MK2 BDG]

Has anyone managed to get a copy of Rally Guide 2? Or failing that just some stage maps?


Hi Did you sort yourself with a copy of RG2 ??
PM me with a mail address if not

Hopefully we will get to the finish this year :)

[RS]

According to press release of Rally Hustopeče organizers Jan Kopecký will be there - so no start in Ypres.

Bit of a weird decision IMO as I think Ypres is one of the few events Jan should have an advantage over Juho, but I guess they are just looking at their main aims in an uncompromising way.

[Mirek]

I don't understand that either. Czech championship is already pretty much secured for Jan. Considering Loix will be in a private car I think Jan would have good chance to win in Ypres as it is an event where he is really fast. On the other hand Juho is not a fan of Ypres at all...

[mousti]

Indeed Jan is unbeatable in CZ Kresta can't follow him from the first meter, he won already everything. Kopecky is Nr 1 to beat Loix because I think the chances that Andreas will screw it up once again are not really low. And Juho don't fit in this event I think plus only once started here.

[Hartusvuori]

And Juho don't fit in this event I think plus only once started here.

Twice. But that's only twice, too.

[MK2 BDG]

Seeded top 20


Date : 13/06/2012 Time : 7:27:17
Document No : 5.2
FIA SEEDED DRIVERS
1 SKODA MOTORSPORT MARKKULA Mikko HANNINEN Juho FIN Fabia S2000 SKODA S20A

2 SKODA UK MOTORSPORT FLOENE Ola MIKKELSEN Andreas NOR Fabia S2000 SKODA S20A
3 AUTOSTAL DUINDISTEL VANNESTE Lara LOIX Freddy BEL 207 S2000 PEUGEOT S20A
4 PIETER TSJOEN EHEVAILLIER Eddy TSJOEN Pieter BEL Fabia S2000 SKODA S20A
5 SAINTELOC RACING ROBERTS Gareth BREEN Craig IRL 207 S2000 PEUGEOT S20A
6 FLODIN PATRICK BERGSTEN Goran FLODIN Patrik SWE Fiesta S2000 FORD S20A
7 SYNTHOS CERSANIT RALLY TEAM BARAN Maciek SOLOWOW Michal POL 207 S2000 PEUGEOT
8 SKODA AUTO DEUTSCHLAND GOTTSCHALK Timo WIEGAND Sepp DEU Fabia S2000 SKODA
9 SAINTELOC RACING JAMOUL Renaud ARZENO Mathieu FRA 207 S2000 PEUGEOT S20A
10 AUTOSTAL DUINDISTEL GITSELS Johan SNIJERS Patrick BEL Countryman RRC MINI S16T
11 ALASTAIR FISHER BARRITT Daniel FISHER Alastair GBR Fiesta S2000 FORD S20A
12 AUTOSTAL ATLANTIC VYNCKE Pieter VIAENE Mathias BEL 207 S2000 PEUGEOT S20A
14 BARRABLE ROBERT LOUDON Stuart BARRABLE Robert IRL Fabia S2000 SKODA S20A
15 AIGNER ANDREAS ERTL Daniela AIGNER Andreas AUT Impreza WRX STi SUBARU R4
16 JASPER VAN DEN HEUVEL VAN DEN HEUVEL Jasper NLD Lancer EvoX MITSUBISHI R4
17 SALIUK AFTNAZIV Adrian SALIUK Oleksandr UKR Fiesta S2000 FORD S20A
18 AUTOSTAL ATLANTIC BEERNAERT Nico LANGENAKENS Jonas BEL 207 S2000 PEUGEOT S20A
19 AUTOSTAL DUINISTEL VANASSCHE Stefaan VERSCHUEREN Vincent BEL Polo S2000
20 FLORIAN GONON ARLETTAZ Sandra GONON Florian CHE 207 S2000 PEUGEOT S20A
21 TLUSTAK ANTONIN SKALOUD Jan TLUSTAK Antonin CZE Fabia S2000 SKODA S20A

[mousti]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=324881407591007&set=at.181134701965679.47661.181112608634555.73097 9304.1056185282.1618521176.1052873232.1106154772.1 472043762.702233496.1184583533.1579184681.53152548 9.804439521.616225043.1015371336.575442898.1584737 702.752875394&type=1&theater

Top 30 Numbers

Nr 86 for MK2BDG

[dimviii]

want to see Aigner vs Van den Heuvel dogfight.

[MK2 BDG]

[URL]
Nr 86 for MK2BDG


:)

[PLuto]

Start list to Geko Ypres Rally - Autosport (http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=13965)

[RS]

I am sure it will still be a good rally, but pretty disappointing entry by recent Ypres standards.

[darkstar]

but by far the best in irc this year yet...

[Tom206wrc]

To my point of view a quite good entrylist ;)
Bouffier is sadly missing though :(

[RS]

but by far the best in irc this year yet...

Not sure about that, Corsica was maybe better with Sordo and Basso, Bouffier...

[dimviii]

test Snijers
Test Snijers Mini S2000.wmv - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=f3xU7B16DY8)

[mousti]

Very short video of the test of Kevin Demaerschalck

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=3869568374358

[Mirek]

test Snijers
Test Snijers Mini S2000.wmv - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=f3xU7B16DY8)

If I'm not mistaken the car has not been upgraded to 01B.

[tolis]

Fisher, Barrable, Wiegand ,Donnelly and Team Sainteloc forfait.

[Adler]

Aigner says: "Van den Heuvel is top favorite in production car class"

Google Übersetzer (http://translate.google.de/translate?sl=de&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=de&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.motorline.cc%2Frallye%2Findex.p hp%2FIRC-Ypern-Rallye---Andi-Aigner---worauf-es-in-Ypern-ankommen-wird%2Farticle%3D170396&act=url)

[NikoP]

In spite of the horrible accident in Sicily, we will go to Ypres to see the rally as we originally planned. It’s a shame that so many drivers seem to cancel their entry but of course I completely understand their decision.

By the way, would anyone have stage maps for Saturday or know where they could be found? The maps would be a big help for our planning. So far I have only found the maps of Friday’s stages.

[wwbroe]

In spite of the horrible accident in Sicily, we will go to Ypres to see the rally as we originally planned. It’s a shame that so many drivers seem to cancel their entry but of course I completely understand their decision.

By the way, would anyone have stage maps for Saturday or know where they could be found? The maps would be a big help for our planning. So far I have only found the maps of Friday’s stages.

Send me PM with your e-mail adress and maybe i can help you. ;)

[NikoP]

Send me PM with your e-mail adress and maybe i can help you. ;)

Done :)

[Racing Ka]

Interesting entrant no. 82

[mousti]

Interesting entrant no. 82

Why is that? :p

[Juha_Koo]

Why is that? :p

Famous Finnish curseword with a French touch...

[mousti]

Interesting, that's one of Fabrizio de Sanctis his sponsors.. Maybe not the best choice of a name then :p

[RS]

Fisher, Barrable, Wiegand ,Donnelly and Team Sainteloc forfait.

Completely understand the Brits/Irish and Sainteloc, bit surprised about Wiegand but I guess everyone is still shaken up as it was only a few days ago.

[dimviii]

photos from tests Hanninen & Flodin
Foto's testen Juho Hnninen en Patrick Flodin - (http://www.rallylovers.be/Nieuwsbericht/5763/Fotos-testen-Juho-Hnninen-en-Patrick-Flodin)

[bluuford]

Completely understand the Brits/Irish and Sainteloc, bit surprised about Wiegand but I guess everyone is still shaken up as it was only a few days ago.
Wasnt Wiegand the first to pass the accident scene?

[Juha_Koo]

Wasnt Wiegand the first to pass the accident scene?

I was about to ask the same... But their car is not visible on the helicopter footage...

[mousti]

First Gamba then Sepp

[bluuford]

First Gamba then Sepp

I remember that Sepp´s time was initially displayed (aroun +35 sec to stage leader) and finally his time was changed. So, he was the onlyone to pass the scene and reach to the end of stage...

[CWJ]

First car after a crash without OK sign or drivers to see needs to stop, second car goes to next radio point and calls help. Thats the reason I think.

[Mirek]

Yes, exactly

[clem126]

Fisher, Barrable, Wiegand ,Donnelly and Team Sainteloc forfait.

Wrong, at least for SaintEloc :

SaintEloc | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/80637418@N05/7394332314/)

Here is the translation :

Tof: @TeamSainteloc There is rumors saying that the Sainteloc team will not participate in Ypres. Is it true?

Saintelocracing: @Tofrallye29 ???? Stop listening rumors! We'll be there with Arzeno, Gonon and Leandri!

[PLuto]

Dont believe ewrc in everything, they wrote that article only from rumours...

[mousti]

But Arzeno with a DS3 because his 207 got destroyed by a other pilot in Chablais :(

[dimviii]

Loix changed engine at tests
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/556574_330040437070018_88892245_n.jpg

Loix and Mikkelsen testing
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/533379_4124536837533_1968424159_n.jpghttps://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/598922_4124538597577_903086436_n.jpg

[dimviii]

Geko Ypres Rally 2012 (http://passionrallye.over-blog.com/album-2081505.html)

Essais pré Ypres 2012 (http://www.fan-tanghe.com/album-2080776.html)

[wwbroe]

Loix didn't change the engine at test, they broke engine in test, but not spare one around. It has to come from France and will be in Ypres this night.

[michael_jenkins]

Hi all,

I'm coming over on Thursday. I can't seem to find any stage maps. Can anyone help?

Many thanks,
Michael

[gianni123]

a small video of some tests

Tsjoen:

Test Tsjoen-Fisher GEKO Ypres Rally 2012 - (http://gyrallypictures.webs.com/apps/videos/videos/show/16654592-test-tsjoen-fisher-geko-ypres-rally-2012)

Loix, Hanninen, Mikkelsen

test Hanninen - Mikkelsen - Loix GEKO Ypres Rally 2012 - (http://gyrallypictures.webs.com/apps/videos/videos/show/16654603-test-hanninen-mikkelsen-loix-geko-ypres-rally-2012)

[RS]

But Arzeno with a DS3 because his 207 got destroyed by a other pilot in Chablais :(

Can Arzeno not use the one which Breen would have used?

Which team runs Freddy's 207?

[RS]

After Loix his problems we went to the test of Mikkelsen and Hanninen. Hanninen was very fast, braking late and having very good, clean lines.

Maybe Hanninen can do better than some of us think?

He is a much better asphalt driver than last time he drove Ypres, and if it is wet or slippery he is in his element. What's the forecast?

[clem126]

Can Arzeno not use the one which Breen would have used?

Which team runs Freddy's 207?

Freddy runs the 2C-Competition car.

Saintéloc have 3 207 i believe, one crashed by Burri in Chablais, and the two used by Cedric Robert and Ludovic Gal last weekend in France. Gal went off the road and had to retire so maybe this car cant be ready for Ypres which leave them with 1 207 for Gonon...

And the forecast is sunny for friday and saturday with temperature around 18°C

[mousti]

Freddy runs the 2C-Competition car.

Saintéloc have 3 207 i believe, one crashed by Burri in Chablais, and the two used by Cedric Robert and Ludovic Gal last weekend in France. Gal went off the road and had to retire so maybe this car cant be ready for Ypres which leave them with 1 207 for Gonon...

And the forecast is sunny for friday and saturday with temperature around 18°C
eWRC-results.com - Rally cars history (http://www.ewrc-results.com/carinfo.php?cid=7&spz=861)
eWRC-results.com - Rally cars history (http://www.ewrc-results.com/carinfo.php?cid=7&spz=1681)
eWRC-results.com - Rally cars history (http://www.ewrc-results.com/carinfo.php?cid=7&spz=1573)
eWRC-results.com - Rally cars history (http://www.ewrc-results.com/carinfo.php?cid=7&spz=1708)

4 according to this, Gonon was in Chablais entered under Lugano Racing team but had the Team Sainteloc livery.

[Adler]

Andreas Aigner test before Ypres.

Andreas Aigner - Test before IRC Ypres Rallye 2012 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOjOrafVD1Q)

[noel157]

Irish drivers withdraw from Ypres:

Drivers mourn tragic death - Motorsport, Sport - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk (http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/motorsport/drivers-mourn-tragic-death-16174431.html)

[bluuford]

Anyone helps me to understand.. When you are driving with Renault Megane RS, then you can score poits in Production car Cup and also in 2WD cup in IRC? Basically you can participate in two cups at the same time with one car? Basically you might become double chapion with one car and one pilot? Am I correct?

[MrJan]

Does anyone have any information on the historic part? The website leaves a lot to be desired.

[Mirek]

I think Mégane is N4, so only production cup and not 2WD. Consani isn't in the standings of IRC 2WD cup but he is in Production cup standings, so... ;)

You are not right Tom. Consani is in 2WD Cup classification. Bluuford is right, Mégane is eligible for both production cup and 2WD cup in the same time.

[bluuford]

You are not right Tom. Consani is in 2WD Cup classification. Bluuford is right, Mégane is eligible for both production cup and 2WD cup in the same time.

Thank you! It is a bit strange and confusing at the same time. 2WD cup in IRC is one very interesting thing. If I am not mistaken, then Porche 996, Porche 911, Ford fiesta R2 and Toyota Yaris are all fighting in the same category for the drivers points in Ypres:-)

[Mirek]

The Porsches in Ypres are built under Belgian national rules so they can't score points in IRC but maybe when first real R-GT Lotus comes...

[bluuford]

The Porsches in Ypres are built under Belgian national rules so they can't score points in IRC but maybe when first real R-GT Lotus comes...

But in 2WD cup? It was not needed anymore to drive IRC registered cars (all 2WD cars can score points)? What is the difference here? The reason is related to the fact that they are not registered internationally?

[mousti]

Barrable will start.

But Renault can't score with the Mégane for the manu 2wd cup or is that wrong also..?

Verstuurd van mijn SK17i met Tapatalk

[Wim_Impreza]

And the forecast is sunny for friday and saturday with temperature around 18°C

You are not completely right. For Friday morning, there should be some rain and in the afternoon and evening it will turn sunny. For sure there will be some thunderstorms tomorrow on Thursday. Probably the tarmac will be slippery on some parts Friday. Saturday should be sunny indeed.

Weather for Ypres the upcoming days: Weer, buien radar Ieper. 14 daagse weersverwachting Ieper (http://www.weeronline.nl/Europa/Belgie/Ieper/4054396)

[Mirek]

But in 2WD cup? It was not needed anymore to drive IRC registered cars (all 2WD cars can score points)? What is the difference here? The reason is related to the fact that they are not registered internationally?

It's not a question of registration. The reason is that those GTs are not FIA cars. Only FIA cars are allowed to score in IRC.


But Renault can't score with the Mégane for the manu 2wd cup or is that wrong also..?

Renault is registered this year so they can.

[dimviii]

http://nsa29.casimages.com/img/2012/06/20/120620030133625887.jpghttp://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n544/NeilCloughley/IMAG0521.jpg

[Robisztar]

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

[tolis]

@Wim_Impreza

http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/full/602386911.jpg?key=42882848&Expires=1340218608&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIYVGSUJFNRFZBBTA&Signature=acIlQrTrPMvA~HXsBFkXbZJBDL3fGHRisAQchxJe 2xKQN4IhqUNpL4L5tWAhH7wd0mrCo-lMCz5m3kM7TkSWmzqmAtbsnsg1b6KGhfjLFULedHZXmQE~rf1J jcl8zAifPvZrQzofCzP4SGBWy3NdZxLzTj3hohUCYYIJ7cccpt Q_

[dimviii]

http://i47.tinypic.com/24y03gi.jpghttps://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/224806_4133099411592_1146701676_n.jpghttps://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/581258_4133101931655_1603231904_n.jpg

[tolis]

Gonon...

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/598554_458947210783679_883693454_n.jpg

[dimviii]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/250944_458946780783722_1238578200_n.jpghttps://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/403451_10150983064444127_1033560351_n.jpg

[MrJan]

Bags packed, waterproofs checked, I've spent a crazy amount of time marking every stage onto a printout from Google maps and I've set the alarm for a time when it'll still be dark....this had beeter be a good rally! :D

[Kurt L.]

I went to the start of the historic shakedown this evening and took some pictures, enjoy!

https://picasaweb.google.com/100842182525832136667/ShakedownHistoricsBoezinge2012?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCJ_BgrbPo_atbg&feat=directlink

[gianni123]

a small video of the historic shakedown

Shakedown Ypres Historic rally - (http://gyrallypictures.webs.com/apps/videos/videos/show/16669775-shakedown-ypres-historic-rally)

[gianni123]

some pics of the historic shakedown: Home - (http://gyrallypictures.webs.com/)


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aHlffHPfyBQ/T-JFdCyyU9I/AAAAAAAABdI/hK1Ls1AvSuU/s820/DSC_0145.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-97gPduoPsiU/T-JFVD5uheI/AAAAAAAABco/GakgGrUQRlU/s819/DSC_0080.JPG

[Mintexmemory]

some pics of the historic shakedown: Home - (http://gyrallypictures.webs.com/)
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aHlffHPfyBQ/T-JFdCyyU9I/AAAAAAAABdI/hK1Ls1AvSuU/s820/DSC_0145.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-97gPduoPsiU/T-JFVD5uheI/AAAAAAAABco/GakgGrUQRlU/s819/DSC_0080.JPG

Damn I wish I were there again this year, especially for the Langemark 'ditch fest'. Why did I have to have a daughter and why did she decide to get married this year?
To all forum members going, have a great time - with any luck I'll be back next year. Ypres would be a good place for a rallying equivalent of the Menin Gate but anyone going there this year say an extra one for Jaffa

[mas-racing]

video shakedown historic cars : Ypres Historic Rally 2012 shakedown - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOY43zkNFus)

[rallymen123]

Some pics off the shakedown of the Historic Cars are online on www.bvrallypics.be (http://www.bvrallypics.be)

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg25/rallymen123/sized_ShakedownIeperhistorics2012014.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg25/rallymen123/sized_ShakedownIeperhistorics2012202.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg25/rallymen123/sized_ShakedownIeperhistorics2012180.jpg

[rochey2]

Most confused now!
Has the historic got a totally different route to the IRC this year?
Can we still get our maps from Ieper or do we need to go to Boezinge now?

[mousti]

Like expected no Wiegand but because of sickness.. Tamrazov also not, too busy with his business..

Not the best year for Ypres with so many S2000's failing to get at the start for various reasons..

[Mintexmemory]

Like expected no Wiegand but because of sickness.. Tamrazov also not, too busy with his business..

Not the best year for Ypres with so many S2000's failing to get at the start for various reasons..

Yes but last year was exceptionally good - so anything after that was likely to be an anti-climax. Hope the weather is good for you M

[Tom206wrc]

Irish drivers withdraw from Ypres:

Drivers mourn tragic death - Motorsport, Sport - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk (http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/motorsport/drivers-mourn-tragic-death-16174431.html)


I think there's a mistake in the article: Saintéloc team didn't cancel their program of Ypres, as Gonon(207 S2000), Arzéno(DS3 R3) and Léandri(DS3 R3)should be there :confused:

[Bartek]

Barrable i think will start, his car is in Ieper

http://lockerz.vo.llnwd.net/v1/photos/medium/x2_d0b23c0

Tribute from Barrable to Gareth

[tolis]

Arzeno will start in a DS3 R3

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/197774_329194613826353_324534652_n.jpg

[vino_93]

change of number ... does someone has the rights ?

[mousti]

Cherain..

Verstuurd van mijn SK17i met Tapatalk

[Kurt L.]

Some pics from the shakedown

https://picasaweb.google.com/100842182525832136667/ShakedownGekoYpresRally2012?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCOq5ks2F2ub1AQ&feat=directlink

[Jafry]

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1038/1038_geko_ypres_rally_2012_380e6fffae.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1038/1038_geko_ypres_rally_2012_ce94a11243.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1038/1038_geko_ypres_rally_2012_e96bd76a00.jpg

More photos from shakedown HERE (http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=1038)

[rallymen123]

Some pics from the shakedown are online on http://www.bvrallypics.be

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg25/rallymen123/sized_ShakedownIeper062.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg25/rallymen123/sized_ShakedownIeper140.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg25/rallymen123/sized_ShakedownIeper080.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg25/rallymen123/sized_ShakedownIeper385.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg25/rallymen123/sized_ShakedownIeper117.jpg

[mas-racing]

video shakedown IRC Geko ypres Rally 2012 , with a lot of mistakes : IRC Geko Ypres Rally 2012 shakedown ( with crash ) - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c05nmETq-ZA)

[irish_tiger]

Is Arzeno not starting so ? any picture of the car ?

[mousti]

Yes he is but with a DS3 and took the number of Cherain who's not starting but it was easy to do so because it was a teammate and was with same car in the same class, easy solved..

[RS]

Flodin looked spectacular on the shakedown, let's see how he does in the rally proper.

[PLuto]

Start list into first day is out - Geko Ypres Rally 2012 - Start order - leg 1 - Rally-Base (http://rally-base.com/2012/geko-ypres-rally-2012/start-list/?startTimeTypeId=218)

[Bartek]

https://p.twimg.com/Av_jXOsCMAA053q.jpg

Tribute to Gareth Roberts before start

[Tom206wrc]

SS1 started ;)

[MartijnS]

Mikkelsen
Hanninen + 0.8
Loix + 1.2
Tsjoen + 5.4

[PLuto]

Results here: Geko Ypres Rally 2012 - Results - Rally-Base (http://rally-base.com/2012/geko-ypres-rally-2012/)

[EightGear]

Jasper van den Heuvel. :D Such a shame he isn't focussed on rallying 100%.

[Tom206wrc]

Was hoping better time from Langenakens and Viaene :mark: but it's only SS1...

[Tom206wrc]

Oh no !!! Where's Florian Gonon(#20) ??? :confused:

[Tom206wrc]

Where's Kris Princen(#22), one of favourites 2WD ??? :eek:


Edit: OK he's here, no problem...

[EightGear]

Oh no !!! Where's Florian Gonon(#20) ??? :confused:


Team Sainteloc‏ @TeamSainteloc
Florian gonon went off in 1st stage. Crews are Ok.

[Tom206wrc]

Thanks EightGear...

[RS]

Snijers out?

[Tom206wrc]

Hänninen lost 31" on Loix SS2 with an off :mark:

[EightGear]

No, timing is a bit of a mess. Hanninen is fastest.

[Tom206wrc]

No Gilbert and no Taylor on SS1, Riedemann lost a lot... ;(

Edit: Gilbert and Taylor are here in fact, no problem...

[Tom206wrc]

Where's Caren Burton :confused:

[Tom206wrc]

Fantastic time from Davy Vanneste on SS1(6th of 2WDs) :cool:

[Tom206wrc]

What a mess the chronos of SS2 :mark:

[Sulland]

Is this the correct times, or is this wrong as well?

https://twitter.com/AMikkelsenRally/statuses/216196997349253121

[EightGear]

No Hanninen is leading.

[uranium]

Looks http://irc-results.com (http://irc-results.com/) went crazy

[mrakili]

Why doesn"t Patrick Snijers appear in the results list. Has this anything to do with the registration of mini?

[EightGear]

Why doesn"t Patrick Snijers appear in the results list. Has this anything to do with the registration of mini?

Which list? On this list he is included. Geko Ypres Rally 2012 - Results - Rally-Base (http://rally-base.com/2012/geko-ypres-rally-2012/?ssId=1198)

[mrakili]

Geko Ypres Rally 2012 - Results - IRC Intercontinental Rally Challenge (http://irc-results.com/2012/geko-ypres-rally-2012/?ssId=1198&cupId=68) -he is not on this list :S

[Sulland]

But was Hänninen off in ss2, and was still 4 sec faster than Mikkelsen, or was there no off?

[Tom206wrc]

Are times SS3 correct :confused:

[Tom206wrc]

Why isn't Gilbert starting in the position he was on entrylist ??? Late out of service or technical error by GPS :confused:

[Allyc85]

:( I so wish I was in Ypres right now!

[RS]

Looks like Freddy can't match the Skodas so far, but rally is still long.

Results are now showing how weak the entry is this year with 2wd cars in the top 10 :(

[rage82]

Mikelsen was off the road, now Loix is on second place. It will be interesting if he can keep it tomorrow?

[RS]

Highlights SS1: IRC YPRES HIGHLIGHTS SS1 - Video Gallery - IRC Intercontinental Rally Challenge - Eurosport (http://t.co/yzevhIb4)

[Francis44]

Mikkelsen = IRC's Latvala.

[RS]

Mikkelsen = IRC's Latvala.

He's not that bad, but it looks like he might have to wait a bit longer for his first tarmac win.

[Tom206wrc]

Oh no !!! Accident for Demaerschalk in SS5 and Arzeno out of road too !!! :(

[Kielder]

Juho's onboard:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PLFatYNgZQ&feature=g-all-u

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Pity about Mikkelsen - looks like an easy win for Juho now...

I'm quite impressed by Peter Tsjoen considering its his first run in the Skoda S2000, especially when he's used a C4 WRC ...

BTW, anyone know why Snijers time keeps disappearing from the official results ?

http://rally-base.com/crew-profile/crew-detail/?competitionId=148&crewId=16296

[PLuto]

Looks http://irc-results.com (http://irc-results.com/) went crazy

Local timekeepers had problems...

[PLuto]

Why doesn"t Patrick Snijers appear in the results list. Has this anything to do with the registration of mini?

Yes, Mini is not registered, so no points for Snijers...

[RS]

I don't think anyone here expected Juho to have a near 30 second lead over Freddy after day one, is the Fabia that much better now?

[RS]

Yes, Mini is not registered, so no points for Snijers...

Bit of a mess really that they let Sordo score in Corsica, but I guess IRC wanted the publicity as much as Mini wanted the exposure there. If Sordo hadn't been allowed to score there Kopecky would have been sitting on the points of three wins now...

[Fly]

Back from the stages.
Juho very clean and efficient.
Andreas very fast but...
Average S2000 level is not as good as last year.
DS3 R3T flying but with some damage.
Molly Taylor made a 360 in front of us.
Thought the Mini RRC would be closer to the leaders. Snijers is getting old. But still respect for what he does.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Peter Tsjoen: I have still problems with changing gears. I don't know when to shift sometimes.

No wonder he's slower than the S2000 regulars ! :rolleyes: :eek:



Thanks for the info re Snijers/Mini.

[mousti]

Hanninen will like Ypres if he doesn't end in a ditch tomorrow :D

Renault will he have to adjust the pedals of Princen Braking and Throttle are so close together that he sometimes brakes instead of throttling and throttling when he have to brake..

[uranium]

I don't think anyone here expected Juho to have a near 30 second lead over Freddy after day one, is the Fabia that much better now?

I think the most important things is that Juho is better :)

[tolis]

Nice photo by Greg Roslon!

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/545089_390913594299409_1023971890_n.jpg

[Jafry]

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1038/1038_geko_ypres_rally_2012_c5a079b98f.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1038/1038_geko_ypres_rally_2012_a66b4732af.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1038/1038_geko_ypres_rally_2012_691a8386bd.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1038/1038_geko_ypres_rally_2012_5a98b6a88b.jpg

More photos from DAY 1 HERE (http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=1038)

[Tom206wrc]

No start of SS7 yet ??? :confused:

Edit: seems to run OK now ;)

[Tom206wrc]

Princen off road SS7 retired :mark:

[Tom206wrc]

Mikkelsen ???? :eek: :confused:


Edit: accident for Andreas... :(

[uranium]

Mikkelsen ???? :eek: :confused:


Edit: accident for Andreas... :(


As usual. JML N2. VW will be stupid if it choose Mikkelsen, but not Juho

[RS]

As usual. JML N2. VW will be stupid if it choose Mikkelsen, but not Juho

That depends what they want him for. If Andreas is to be a third driver at VW then he is young and has time to learn. I agree that Juho is more "ready" right now. I would actually consider taking him over JML for a no.2. Sure Jari-Matti is fast but he is so unreliable, even after all these years experience.

Anyway, it sure looks like Andreas is going to make a meal of winning the IRC this year. I actually still think Juho or Jan could take the title, even with limited programmes.

[Tom206wrc]

Very good times by Christian Riedemann in 2WD on most stages !!! What happened to him on SS1 making him lose more than 6 minutes ??? :(

[Wim_Impreza]

Very good times by Christian Riedemann in 2WD on most stages !!! What happened to him on SS1 making him lose more than 6 minutes ??? :(

He was in a ditch.

Both leaders in Group N, Cédric de Cecco and Kris Princen, crashed in SS7.

[Tom206wrc]

SS7 stopped ??? :confused:

[Tom206wrc]

At least, a best time for Fast Freddy(SS8) ;)

[EightGear]

Van den Heuvel sets the 4th fastest time on Heuvelland. :) 25 seconds faster than Aigner.

[RS]

Pretty clear opinion from Freddy though: "I'm pushing, but I can't go quicker. I know how the Skoda's working."

[Tom206wrc]

Viaene :confused:

[Tom206wrc]

More interesting !!! Loix 10" faster than Hänninen in SS9 :p :

[Tom206wrc]

Hunt missing in SS8 :confused:

[Fast Eddie WRC]

More interesting !!! Loix 10" faster than Hänninen in SS9 :p :

And Tsjoen ! :)

[dimviii]

Van de Heuvel?

[Tom206wrc]

Lots pof casualties on this morning's three stages :s

[Tom206wrc]

With all what happened until now, Melissa and Cindy are 3rd of 2WDs(18th overall)after SS9 ;)

Also Molly is steadily improving her pace today compared to yesterday's difficulties :)

[EightGear]

Van de Heuvel?

Retired with gearbox problems unfortunately.

[Tom206wrc]

Start SS10 now(28km) ;)

[Tom206wrc]

No Arzeno no Consani in SS10 ??? :confused:

[tolis]

Day 1 Highlights - Part 1: IRC 2012 - Geko Ypres Rally (Belgium) - Day 1 - Part 1/2 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9JIzu1cICs)
Day 1 Highlights - Part 2: IRC 2012 - Geko Ypres Rally (Belgium) - Day 1 - Part 2/2 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSBvXtY9TGM)

[Allyc85]

Cheers Tolis. As usual Eurosport messed up their timing and I didnt have the last 10 minutes recorded last night!

[Tom206wrc]

Start SS13 ;)
A bit more interesting than past SS11 and 12, very short ones :mark:

[Tom206wrc]

Saliuk out ??? :confused:

[tolis]

Saliuk off the road. Spectators pushed him in. Lost about 6 minutes.

[Tom206wrc]

Leader Fiesta R2 Xavier Baugnet also out :confused:


Edit: no he's here...

[Wim_Impreza]

Start SS13 ;)
A bit more interesting than past SS11 and 12, very short ones :mark:

I really don't understand why they go to France (SS11 and SS12) for 10 km SS in 2 such short stages, including a long liasion...

Mathias Viane had a puncture in SS8 and Harry Hunt retired with electrical problems.

[uranium]

What is the role of Lotus car on this rally?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

What is the role of Lotus car on this rally?

Running as a course car, the machine will be eligible for the IRC 2WD Cup when it’s homologated for competition use. It’s the first time it has been used on a competitive event.

Bernardo Sousa, who has taken part on selected rounds of the IRC in the past, will drive the car.

"I am very pleased to be at the Geko Ypres Rally, even if I’m only driving the Exige as a course car,” said Sousa.
“This presence will certainly help us to start having some stage time comparisons against those who will be our next opponents.
"During the tests the car has improved continuously and I am discovering its great potential day after day.”

[Fast Eddie WRC]

The Lotus will be a very interesting addition to the scene ... cant wait.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1PdN_66PfM

[Tom206wrc]

Now start SS14 :cool:

[Tom206wrc]

Oh no what happened to Riedemann again in SS16 ???? :(

[Fast Eddie WRC]

You have to admire Hanninen beating Loix on his 'home' rally and in a S2000 he has driven many times and winner here 3 of the last 4 events ...

Previous winners


2011
Loix Freddy - Miclotte Frédéric
Škoda Fabia S2000


2010
Loix Freddy - Miclotte Frédéric
Škoda Fabia S2000


2009
Meeke Kris - Nagle Paul
Peugeot 207 S2000


2008
Loix Freddy - Buysmans Robin
Peugeot 207 S2000




(Also beating Tsjoen who is the multiple Belgian rally champion).

Ypres is not the easiest of events either with the unpredictable weather and mud and gravel on the asphalt.

Very impressive.

[RS]

Cheers Tolis. As usual Eurosport messed up their timing and I didnt have the last 10 minutes recorded last night!

I usually record it on both HD and the normal channel as this often happens.

[Racing Ka]

Onnittelut Juholle ja Mikolle!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Conrgats Juho - superb win.

[RS]

Very good drive by Juho, he has really come on a lot.

Rally was a bit disappointing to me though on the whole - poor entry, Mikkelsen self destructing, Loix not being able to match the Skodas. It's clear to me now the Fabia is a long way ahead of the 207. Roll on R4T!

[rp]

Great driving by Juho! It once again showed that he would have really deserved the second Volkswagen´s seat. Shame on VW if they have already signed Latvala. Ogier, Hänninen and Mikkelsen would have been the best for them...

[RS]

This result also makes Skoda the most successful manufacturer in IRC history and Juho the first Finn to win Ypres since Toivonen in 1984.

[RS]

Mikkelsen's accident. Looks to me like a little bit more than 10mph impact which he said!: IRC YPRES CRASH OF MIKKELSEN IN SS7 - Video Gallery - IRC Intercontinental Rally Challenge - Eurosport (http://t.co/c1nbTS0l)

[bluuford]

Mikkelsen's accident. Looks to me like a little bit more than 10mph impact which he said!: IRC YPRES CRASH OF MIKKELSEN IN SS7 - Video Gallery - IRC Intercontinental Rally Challenge - Eurosport (http://t.co/c1nbTS0l)

So many mistakes by Mikkelsen in last rallies. 2 big mistakes in here, Greece, Argentina, Ireland. Maybe he is doing too many rallies in too short period?

I just found out that Kangur won 2WD. Good job!

[Jarek Z]

Rally was a bit disappointing to me though on the whole - poor entry

Isn't this "poor entry" the best entry list in this year's IRC?

[mousti]

Running as a course car, the machine will be eligible for the IRC 2WD Cup when it’s homologated for competition use. It’s the first time it has been used on a competitive event.

Bernardo Sousa, who has taken part on selected rounds of the IRC in the past, will drive the car.

"I am very pleased to be at the Geko Ypres Rally, even if I’m only driving the Exige as a course car,” said Sousa.
“This presence will certainly help us to start having some stage time comparisons against those who will be our next opponents.
"During the tests the car has improved continuously and I am discovering its great potential day after day.”
I asked how his times were, and he said it should be in Top 10. Don't know if I could believe this, would be nice though. Shakedown they didn't run because of the conditions, he never drove it in wet conditions before and he didn't look confident if he would drive it in wet conditions..

[Sulland]

Mikkelsen's accident. Looks to me like a little bit more than 10mph impact which he said!: IRC YPRES CRASH OF MIKKELSEN IN SS7 - Video Gallery - IRC Intercontinental Rally Challenge - Eurosport (http://t.co/c1nbTS0l)

On the video he asks Ola to repeat a note about the T- cross, but it was too late to brake to take the corner. Starts again and Andreas says there is something wrong wit left front, and thinks it is a puncture and stops to change it, but then sees there is more damage to the radiator. At least thats how I interpret the video and sound.

To bad for them, but not quite a full Jari Matti imo !

[Hartusvuori]

Congratulations to Juho and Mikko! A win which I think is their most prestigious win in their IRC career, counting out the title. Onnea!

[Rom1]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/s720x720/182556_408827065826315_715765102_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/317990_408823985826623_7734045_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/521459_409366892438999_1311377612_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/403458_408820785826943_711077586_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/206104_409366969105658_950651658_n.jpg

All the pics and more during the day HERE (https://www.facebook.com/eyesofrally)

[Wim_Impreza]

Isn't this "poor entry" the best entry list in this year's IRC?

In my opinion, the entry list of the Tour de Corse this year was better. Also the Barum Rally and the Rally Sanremo should have better entry lists.

Congratulations to Juho Hänninen/Mikko Markkula and Škoda for another nice victory, also the 3rd victory in a row for Škoda in Ypres. :)

[HaCo]

Tsjoen proves again to be the best non international Belgian rally driver, look how far the rest is. Sometimes you read it is because he has the most money, for me he has showed this is wrong (again) this weekend.

Very nice performance of Hanninen, putty Loix wasn't closer.

A lot of crashes on YouTube:
De cecco
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N66Ml8K8vc8&feature=youtube_gdata_player

De maerschalck

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFLvVlPmZ6Y&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Princen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBrKzlAQl6M&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Van Paris
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd6SozCNIsc&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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[HaCo]

Pity Verschueren didn't make it to the finish. We saw him on Hollebeke and the VW made a lot of noise, probably the collector broken, they had this problem a lot on the Polo S2000 in the past. The 2 Polo's were a nice and spectacular addition to the IRC field.

Verstuurd van mijn ARCHOS 80G9 met Tapatalk

[Barreis]

Mikkelsen's accident. Looks to me like a little bit more than 10mph impact which he said!: IRC YPRES CRASH OF MIKKELSEN IN SS7 - Video Gallery - IRC Intercontinental Rally Challenge - Eurosport (http://t.co/c1nbTS0l)

Very fragile cars today. Remember when McRae rolled 2 or 3 times and still finished the rally.

[Kurt L.]

My pics from Ypres!

https://picasaweb.google.com/100842182525832136667/GekoYpresRally2012?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCIaY9ort2v3F-QE&feat=directlink

[rallymen123]

My pics from Ypres are online on bvrallypics (http://www.bvrallypics.be)

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg25/rallymen123/sized_GekoYpresRally2012-vr266.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg25/rallymen123/sized_GekoYpresRally2012-vr063.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg25/rallymen123/sized_GekoYpresRally2012-za071.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg25/rallymen123/sized_GekoYpresRally2012-za340.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg25/rallymen123/sized_GekoYpresRally2012-vr100.jpg

[titi_62]

It was a nice rally ! Hanninen, Loix et Mikkelsen are very very fast. Snijers had a good speed and Flodin could be faster with michelin tyres !!


Before the video, my photos are online here.

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/5523/ypres7030aigner.jpg

http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/4188/ypres6956leandri.jpg (http://passionrallye.over-blog.com/article-geko-ypres-rally-2012-photos-107360339.html)