[IRC][ERC][MMČR] Barum Czech Rally ZlÃ*n

[Mirek]

Eurosport today confirmed four live stages! Not the best ones but they were chosen to suit broadcasting time schedule and also because they are not almost completely in the forests invisible for helicopters like some others.

Czech IRC high-speed thriller for live Eurosport coverage - News - IRC Intercontinental Rally Challenge - Eurosport (http://www.ircseries.com/news/detail/id/419)

This year there will be some more changes to the stages than usual. First You can see a return of a stage Slušovice in different and longer variant than last run in 2007. This stage includes quite large Mickey Mouse part over town Slušovice which usually works for catching biggest crowds (an area known in last year from Rally Slušovice show).

[RS]

Good news also that it will be on CTV4. I feel that working with local broadcasters is something Eurosport could work on more - they can share costs and it improves publicity. For example it would have been great to have seen last years Scotland footage on BBC or one of the ITV digital channels.

[PLuto]

Most important is if local broadcasters wants to cooperate...

[RS]

Most important is if local broadcasters wants to cooperate...

Of course. They have clearly been succesful with this in CZ and also Corsica (Via Stella). The great news about the Czech deal is that it is on a national free-to-air channel.

[Ondra WRC]

Rally Guide 1: http://www.barum.rally.cz/2012/pdf/bcrz2012-rg1gb.pdf

[Bartek]

They are talking about 85% new stages compared to 2011, interesting...

[Mirek]

Ehm... That's every years tradition to call like that reversed stages. But there will be really more changes than usualy...

[Hartusvuori]

Any rumours on what are the changes for the city stage?

Especially Saturday's timing looks nice.

[Mirek]

Even if I would know I could not write it here or PLuto kills me, sorry :D

[Bartek]

PLuto is on the staff organizing the rally? :)

[Hartusvuori]

PLuto is on the staff organizing the rally? :)

Even I know he is. Otherwise he wouldn't have to be planning to kill Mirek :-)

[Hartusvuori]

Supplementary regulations are out: http://www.barum.rally.cz/2012/pdf/bcrz2012-sr-gb.pdf

Itinerary with stage names included.

[Mirek]

Confirmed TV schedule for live stages: Autosport (http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=14031)

[Mirek]

This is not really 2012 edition related because this stage is not run this year but still worth mentioning (it's pity because this used to be the best stage).

Václav Šourek finished stage Semetín for Richard Burns Rally PC simulator. Here is a HD onboard of the 2010 direction. In my opinion this must be the most accurate track for any PC game ever made because it is absolutely same with the real stage including houses, fences, objects around the road etc. It's crazy because You can even use real pacenotes and drive according to them! The only difference is that it is slightly wider (that was necessary to keep enjoyment in the given level of RBR simulation).

PS In this direction the further in the stage the nicer road ;)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFcusnRj01E

[EightGear]

Is it available for RSRBR or just the Czech plugin? It looks very good.

[Mirek]

I'm out of RBR community for 3 years but I'm almost sure it's not available for RSRBR.

The reason is that many years a go when Václav Šourek made his Strýčkovy stage (from Rally Příbram) the guys from RSRBR took it and modified it to totally unreal stage without a word to the original author. They never reacted to any attempt to contact them. Since then all stages of Václav were available only for rbr.onlineracing.cz. I don't know what is the situation now...

[EightGear]

Ok thanks. That Pribram stage is very good too.

[Mirek]

Now also historic timetable is out. Due to the TV schedule it's far from being spectator friendly...

http://www.czechrally.com/2012/pdf/starrally2012-itinerary.pdf

Itinerary of the modern cars separated from supplementary regulations:

http://www.autosport.cz/zavody/soubor.php?f=13036

For city stage You can expect a repeating of last year oldtimer show. This time possibly with even more ancient cars.

Hopefully PLuto won't be too angry to say few words about changes in stages compared to last years :)

City stage is slightly changed due to the ongoing works in the area. It's nothing really special, just few places have different surface, there is one speed retarding step in a place where a chicane used to be and one building may be run around from different side...

Stage Slušovice is a combination of what used to be in Barum rally till 2007 and what is run in Rallyshow Slušovice. I don't know the exact course of the circuit part but generally it's something similar to the city stage. Two laps between buildings and around the hypodrom area. Than they continue in exactly same course like in this onboard but reversed! (from start to circa 3:42). This stage is full of places of everyones taste. From sideways hairpins to crazy superfast ones.
Jan Kopecky on board Rally Barum OS 10 Slusovice - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0x403XhcFw)

Stage Pindula is first time since 2007 reversed too. It's slightly shorten from the finish. It's same with this onboard except last maybe 30 seconds which are now behind finish (I was told it's due to very bad road shape there). That's a pity because it used to be the craziest place to spectate. Another change is new asphalt starting at the main road crossing and ending at the next junction left.
Enrique Garcia Ojeda-Jordi Barrabés/Pindula-Barum Rally 2007 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muCyr9hww6I)

Stage Lukov is just a part of usual Troják. Same with last year from start to finish before Držková.

Stage Tesák is the most interesting addition. First part is known well. It starts in last year finish of Troják taking the same road to the junction on the main road (at the ski slope). But there it doesn't turn left to normal Troják but right to take a hairpin right in next junction. From there a very demanding road starts. Very fast, not so narrow but full of blind long corners and several narrow and kicking bridges. It was not run in Barum for quite many years. Than they turn to a long very fast narrow forest road which was also not used for a long time. This is definitely very difficult stage!

Second day they start with reversed Halenkovice from last year. I guess the first part will be run like in 2010 not exactly reversed like last year. The stage is shorten by the last part from Bunč.

Than they do reversed Kudlovice. Here I also expect same route like in 2010.

Maják is also reversed from last year but I think otherwise exactly same. Reversed part of the stage from Pohořelice to Komárov including the spectator area in Pohořelice will be used as shakedown.

[Salist]

Many thanks Mirek for the informations.
You know when will be publish the maps of stages?
Thanks.

[Mirek]

Maps will be published only on 21st August.

[Salist]

OK, thanks Mirek.

Maps will be published only on 21st August.

[Mirek]

Those of You who would like some help with stages, places etc., send me PM so that I don't forget about You ;)

[had_zachau]

Great news came from Sparrow racing team. Emil Triner will race with fabia s2000.

[RS]

Great news came from Sparrow racing team. Emil Triner will race with fabia s2000.

Cool! I don't expect a great performance from him but a great show :)

[PLuto]

Yes, it is true, it is car which was used this season by Vaclav Dunovsky. Official press release here - Autosport (http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=14162)

[Hartusvuori]

Hell yes!

[jimbo_ford]

Good news that Emil will be appearing in a S2000 - wish I could be there.

[PLuto]

Jimbo, there is still lot of time to arrange your trip ;)

[GL Media Pro]

Pluto, please answer to my mail, sms and messages.

[jimbo_ford]

Pluto, it is very tempting but finances do not permit this year as I have just bought a new Fabia vRS :D

[Jarek Z]

Lets not forget that Triner is not an ordinary human being... ;)

=0]the proof (http://rallyonline.pl:84/ft.php?idg=5004&pg_[go)

[Hartusvuori]

^ Some Czech fans in NORF tried to explain me something about Triner, podium and handbrake video from the back years. Does this ring a bell to anyone?

[Mirek]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdkAI3WOUd8

[Tom206wrc]

More news about the entrylist :confused:

[Hartusvuori]

More news about the entrylist :confused:

Entries will close tomorrow, the 10th, and published at the 20th.

I heard in NORF that Kruuda and Solowov should be expected.

I'd appreciate all known entrants as well.

[Tom206wrc]

On a french forum(forum-rallye if you know it) I've read hungarian driver Janos Toth would also be expected :confused:

[Mirek]

I would be very surprised if he comes.

[PLuto]

On a french forum(forum-rallye if you know it) I've read hungarian driver Janos Toth would also be expected :confused:

This info is maybe two or three years old...

[Mirek]

Livery of Emil Triner

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/538994_449627588392589_1542521924_n.jpg

[had_zachau]

Some news from Styllex motorsport. Martin Koci will attend with evo IX and Jozka Beres ml. should attend with S1 in star rally.

[Ondra WRC]

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My photos from test Škoda Motorsport: MOTOLEVEL.com | Test - ?koda Motorsport p?ed Barum Rally - foto Ondra Kraj?a (http://www.motolevel.com/fotogalerie-4504-test-skoda-motorsport-pred-barum-rally-foto-ondra-krajca)

[Juha_Koo]

Skardova try-out with Kopecky?

[Ondra WRC]

Skardova was only this test, because Dresler was, i think, on operation, but on Barum will be OK.

[dimviii]

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eWRC.cz - Fotogalerie Test Škoda Motorsport 2012 Ivo Nesrovnal (http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/fotogalery.php?events=4987&fotograf=43)

[Mirek]

Malonty stage from Rally Český Krumlov. The first photo is scary.

[Topafond]

We'll meet in Zlin Mirek!? ;)

[Mirek]

Of course we can but it's always difficult to meet everyone. Do I know You personally? Write me PM if You like.

[Topafond]

We met in Ypres on restaurant, I am a friend of Tom Buyse! :cool:

[Mirek]

See PM ;)

[had_zachau]

Star rally historic - entries (http://www.barum.rally.cz/2012/pdf/starrally2012-entrylist.pdf)

[Mirek]

Video of Škoda Motorsport testing (Kopecký and Hänninen). Must see!


http://www.streetfire.net/video/test-na-barum-rally-kopeck-hnninen-2012_2393406.htm

Video of Michal Solowow testing. Luca Rossetti helped him with setup and and at the end rolled Michals car. Looks like the damage is fortunately only minor.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3HTRCK92w8&feature=player_embedded

[dimviii]

Mirek at,22 must be the ''scary'' photo.

[Hartusvuori]

Nikara prepares for Czech debut - News - IRC Intercontinental Rally Challenge - Eurosport (http://www.ircseries.com/news/detail/id/787)

Nikara will do Barum.

I think the entries should be published today.

[Tom206wrc]

Still no news about entrylist :confused:

[Hartusvuori]

Still no news about entrylist :confused:

At 18.00 Czech time. So some 3 hours still.

[Mirek]

I think that in the end its much better than I expected. I recommend to watch also down below the Star rally list to an awesome Buggati Grand Prix and Zlinska osma list for the city stage :)

Maps are also released: http://www.barum.rally.cz/2012/maps.php?sec=3&lng=en

[HarriK]

I think that in the end its much better than I expected. I recommend to watch also down below the Star rally list to an awesome Buggati Grand Prix and Zlinska osma list for the city stage :)

Maps are also released: Barum Czech Rally Zlín (31.8. - 2.9.2012) (http://www.barum.rally.cz/2012/maps.php?sec=3&lng=en)


Wow, even Emil Triner with S2000!

[Hartusvuori]

Very happy that all three, Bujacek, Kopacek and Jakes are there! Otherwise, like Mirek said, it's better or just as expected. It'll be good rally again :-)

[Mirek]

If anyone of You needs a help with stages, let me know via PM.

[MartijnS]

Tomá (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFKFKX4cDzk)
Video of Kostka his test. Small off just after 2 minutes, cameraman was a bit lucky too...

Yeah, just a bit :D

[Mirek]

Wow, even Emil Triner with S2000!

His dream comes true :)

Here a video from Barum rally when Emil was in his best years. No.3 Emil Triner, Nr.6 Jindřich Štolfa, Nr.10 Jaroslav Starý


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phMBGsb6NaE

[Ucci]

Tomá (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFKFKX4cDzk)
Video of Kostka his test. Small off just after 2 minutes, cameraman was a bit lucky too...

I admire Kostka more and more....it seems he is a lucky guy, driving C4WRC, always winning (if he not crashes...), and now in S2000 on the rally with by far best entries in this class. Two questions for Mirek: what can we expect from him and secondly, where did he finds those sponsors?? The stickers on his car are form Dubai, am I right????

[Ondra WRC]

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My photos from test Kresta, Tarabus and Tlustak: MOTOLEVEL.com | Test - Kresta, Tarabus, Tlus?ák p?ed Barum Rally - foto Ondra Kraj?a (http://www.motolevel.com/fotogalerie-4558-test-kresta-tarabus-tlustak-pred-barum-rally-foto-ondra-krajca)

[Mirek]

I admire Kostka more and more....it seems he is a lucky guy, driving C4WRC, always winning (if he not crashes...), and now in S2000 on the rally with by far best entries in this class. Two questions for Mirek: what can we expect from him and secondly, where did he finds those sponsors?? The stickers on his car are form Dubai, am I right????

The car in test is usually used by Al Ketbi, that's why the sponsor stickers of Dubai. Otherwise I don't want to go to the discussions about sponsors or baking, sorry.

What can he do? I think he can be quite close behind his brother-in-law Roman Kresta but sure not regularly faster. Probably in fight with Tarabus and Valoušek. He's really good for his limited rally experience but still we can't exaggerate his results as in the sprint championship the competition level isn't so high and he has also the best car. Don't forget Roman Kresta co-driven by son of his sponsor won sprint championship in 2010 in gr.N Lancer winning four events overall (one with 207 S2000). There were less top WRC cars but Odložilík already had Xsara and Kresta managed to defeat even Béreš and Grzyb on S2000 cars so...

[PLuto]

And dont forget, that Tomas Kostka was starting in last two years with S2000 car on Barum.

[Mirek]

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Photo by Matěj Skalník

[janvanvurpa]

Does anybody else think that all the new cars look like VW Bug or Käfer?
especially in phtos when coming toward you, those rear fenders..I don't know... :confused:

[Tom206wrc]

What car for Kroszer Menhyert who is registered in group 6(2WDs GrR) :confused:

[PLuto]

He is registered in group 5...

[RS]

There will be a 'Skoda Motorsport Park' in Zlin for the duration of the Barum Rally: ?KODA Motorsport Park - ?KODA AUTO ?eská republika (http://www.skoda-auto.cz/CZE/news/motorsport-park/Pages/motorsport-park.aspx)

[Mirek]

Hopefully they have no vip area on stages like last year when they closed one small access road which I really want to use this year...

By the way it looks like Pech will have finally 01B engine.

[PLuto]

Skoda Motorsport will have VIP area, it is noticed in maps in official programme.

[Bartek]

Koltun had crash on test before Barum, he is not important driver but can be one driver less

Here photos: jaroslaw koltun wypadek testy rajd barum ford fiesta s2000 (http://www.rajdy.v10.pl/galeria/jaroslaw,koltun,wypadek,testy,rajd,barum,ford,fies ta,s2000,artykul,85494,0,jpg.html)

[PLuto]

There will be two Audi Sport Quattro S1 on Star Rally this year - www.AutoSport.CZ (http://forum.autosport.cz/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=685&p=63246#p63246)

[PLuto]

Car of Beres is almost ready

http://www.autosport.cz/img/clanky/b_31191aaacc7efc1a7822b1cd55da16e7.jpg

[PLuto]

And car for Leo Pavlik is in Zlin - gallery - Autosport (http://www.autosport.cz/fotogalerie.php?id=1025&autor=73)

http://www.autosport.cz/img/fotografie/e683bf5649823cd63e9d0d8667c9e9b0.jpg

[AndyRAC]

Great to sever Emil Triner in a Fabia S2000.....brings back a few memories of him & Pavel Sibera in the Favorit/ Felicia Kit car.

[Salist]

Nice job! :-(


Koltun had crash on test before Barum, he is not important driver but can be one driver less

Here photos: jaroslaw koltun wypadek testy rajd barum ford fiesta s2000 (http://www.rajdy.v10.pl/galeria/jaroslaw,koltun,wypadek,testy,rajd,barum,ford,fies ta,s2000,artykul,85494,0,jpg.html)

[Mirek]

Now it's officially out, so complete info... :)

A new book about Leo Pavlík (former Czechoslovak 5x champion and Audi test driver) and the story of Audi in Czechoslovakia will be revealed during Barum rally. It's in Czech but the accompanying program could be interesting for everyone. Together with Leo Pavlík another legend participating on the story and also the book will be in Zlín - former Audi Sport boss Roland Gumpert brought with him not only the S1 for Leo but also his current baby - the supercar Apollo. Both S1 and Apollo will drive the city stage. During Saturday both cars will be on display at the entrance to the Slušovice hypodrome area (in circuit part of stage).

http://www.autosport.cz/img/clanky/b_7d2e14d1aa7820bed106ce16bd258338.jpg

Most of You probably don't know what is going on with some Audi story in a country behind the iron curtain... During the gr.B era Audi often used to test in a guarded area in Dešná near Zlín. They tested there even the mid-engine prototype for 1987 season. Another part of the story is that thanks to his involvement in the testing Leo Pavlík could drive the Quattro not only on test track but also in many rallies with a support of Audi engineers.

[dimviii]

Secret Rally Car: Audi Group S Prototype | The Smoking Tire (http://www.thesmokingtire.com/2012/secret-rally-car-audi-group-s-prototype/)

Any more info Mirek about Audis test at Desna?

[Mirek]

I don't know much about that. Hopefully will know more after I read the book :)

Sure the two small photos in Your article are not from some location in Germany. These photos were taken by Jiří Jermakov in Dešná on 20th September 1985. Here is link to his article he wrote for Autosport.cz in 2004: www2.autosport.cz (http://archiv.autosport.cz/show.php?page=autosport/rallysport/rok2004/aktuality/tajnytestaudi1985.htm)

More photos are in this article: GC2932G Testovaci polygon Desna (Traditional Cache) in Zlinsky kraj, Czech Republic created by Jarryn (http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=90aa0a61-52cc-41cc-bcd0-a212377e84c2)

This is what lasted from the testing area: Dešná, Zlin Region, Czech Republic - Google Maps (http://goo.gl/maps/fZbIU)
All gravel roads are gone, asphalt is still there. It's in a big hill. As far as I know it was last used as a TV stage of Barum rally in 1991 or 1992 with a spectacular big jump :)

[Ondra WRC]

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My photos from test Orsák, Odložilík, Březík and Koči: MOTOLEVEL.com | Test - Orsák, Odlo?ilík, B?ezík, Ko?i - foto Ondra Kraj?a (http://www.motolevel.com/fotogalerie-4609-test-orsak-odlozilik-brezik-koci-foto-ondra-krajca)

[evoIX]

Poor weather forecast for the weekend, rain and cold. :(

[PLuto]

Depends on source of weather forecast... But we will see, still lot of days to go...

[PLuto]

Video from yesterdays test of Pavel Valousek - Autosport (http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=14253)

[Tom206wrc]

Depends on source of weather forecast... But we will see, still lot of days to go...

3 days aren't "so many" ;)

[Tom206wrc]

Hey !!! With police members like these two on pic, sure, drivers and spectators will be more careful than usual toward the security rules :D
Autosport (http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=14241)

[Mirek]

Tests Mikkelsen, Wiegand, Triner: spake | test p?ed Barum Czech Rally Zlín - Mikkelsen, Wiegand, Triner ? rajce.net (http://spake.rajce.idnes.cz/test_pred_Barum_Czech_Rally_Zlin_-_Mikkelsen,_Wiegand,_Triner)

[Seppala]

Please find interactive stage maps, itinerary, elevation profiles and 3D flights of the IRC Barum Czech Rally Zlín 2012 here:



IRC Barum Czech Rally Zlín 2012 - stages in google maps (http://www.RALLY-MAPS.com/country/Czech-Republic/rally/89/Barum-Czech-Rally-Zl%C3%ADn) [/*:m:3lfryo8p]
IRC Barum Czech Rally Zlín 2012 - 3D stage tour (http://www.RALLY-MAPS.com/country/Czech-Republic/rally/398/Barum-Czech-Rally-Zl%C3%ADn/3D-Tour) [/*:m:3lfryo8p]

http://www.rallyekarte.de/img/IRC-Barum-Czech-Rally-Zlin-2012-map.jpg (http://www.RALLY-MAPS.com/country/Czech-Republic/rally/89/Barum-Czech-Rally-Zl%C3%ADn)

[Ondra WRC]

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My photos from test Mikkelsen, Wiegand, Triner, Jelínek and Lapdavský: MOTOLEVEL.com | Test - Mikkelsen, Wiegand, Triner, Jelínek, Lapdavský - foto Ondra Kraj?a (http://www.motolevel.com/fotogalerie-4619-test-mikkelsen-wiegand-triner-jelinek-lapdavsky-foto-ondra-krajca)

[PLuto]

99 crews picked up the roadbook...

[PLuto]

Some photos from collecting materials and autograph session - Autosport (http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=14259)

[bluuford]

Poor weather forecast for the weekend, rain and cold. :(

I told to Mirek that I will not do any forecast for Barum, but I have to tell that you should not scare people! The general weather picture will be nice! not too cold (up to 25 degrees during the day and 16..17 degrees during the night) and not too hot and some rain on Friday evening and night :-)
Have a good rally :-)

[Mirek]

Test Mikkelsen, Wiegand, Kostka


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=nqptvUOm8hE

[RS]

Test Emil Triner: Testování - Emil Triner p (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1jWiLuALL8)

[Mirek]

Attention,there will be a chicane at the entrance to the forest on shakedown.

[Walach]

Attention,there will be a chicane at the entrance to the forest on shakedown.

Fantastic decision, many thanks to people responsible for it. :mad:

[Walach]

If I were responsible I would mention the chicane in official program, in maps on official website etc. I would try to inform people about it, cause not everybody is reading forum talks.
I know the place, I understand it is dangerous part of stage and I understand why is the chicane there. But from a spectator point of view, I don´t like these unexpectable things on the special stages.

[nr7wave]

Any news from shakedown yet?

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[Hartusvuori]

The left-hander into the forest was fast enough even with the chicane. Chicane was placed some 200 metres before the bend in the uphill.

However, we decided to stay at the last of the three hairpins in the forest, a right-one, with a limited vision to the previous hairpin left and the exit with nice S-bends. Kopecky, Mikkelsen and Hänninen were clearly fastest. Hänninen drove only once during the 2 hours 45 minutes we stayed at the shakedown and I didn't checked the watched as he passed, but Kopecky and Mikkelsen were pretty much equal at the point (some 4/5 of the stage), already 3-4 seconds faster than Kresta and Valousek (based on assumption everyone started as the minute changed). Weather was mostly dry, it had rained a few drops before the stage started. Now it have rained a bit more for the city stage and it could rain harder at any moment.

My friend's picture of Kopecky:

https://p.twimg.com/A1oEabJCEAEfNTC.jpg

Triner was also fun to watch. Clearly still learning the car, even drifting a bit, using handbrake unlike anyone else, but his times got better at every run. And he wasn't too far behind, perhaps a top 10 result, even better if retirements happen in front.

Kruuda had problems on both first two runs. First with differentials and then he broke the front left driveshaft.

Now a bit of rest and then - The City Stage!

[Hartusvuori]

http://youtu.be/s8DWAo5vDmA

Here's my multicolour HD experience of Triner's 3rd pass - by the time he was already getting the clue :-)

[dimviii]

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https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.520592714624322.88354689.197904406893156&type=1

[Mirek]

Back from shakedown.Last minute decision to take another spot shortly after the village.Nikara crazy sideways hi-speed like on gravel almost every time.Kopecky clearly fastest there.Consani had a big moment as the rear axle of Megane works really bad.Orsak didn't do shakedown so hard to estimate the production cup but sure Subaru guys look serious.

[Mirek]

Results of shakedown are on autosport.cz.I don't know how to copy direct link usi.g my phone...Overall fastest Kopecky,PC Nikara,2WD Consani.

[uranium]

Results of shakedown are on autosport.cz.I don't know how to copy direct link usi.g my phone...Overall fastest Kopecky,PC Nikara,2WD Consani.

Did Juho do shakedown?
Update: sorry, didn't see :rolleyes:

[dimviii]

1.Kopecký Jan2:46.02
.Hänninen Juho2:47.4
Mikkelsen Andreas2:47.44
.Kostka Tomáš2:49.15
.Valoušek Pavel2:49.86
.Pech Václav2:50.07.
Kresta Roman2:50.1
Tarabus Jaromír2:50.19
.Barrable Robert2:50.41
.Nikara Jarkko2:51.511
.Wiegand Sepp2:52.012
.Flodin Patrik2:53.013
.Solowow Michal2:53.114
.Arai Toshihiro2:53.315
.Roman Odložilík2:54.4

2wd

Consani Robert3:02.3
Kangur Martin3:02.33.
Kornicki Szymon3:03.34.
Černý Jan3:03.75.
Vrkoslav Jiří3:06.5

[RS]

Interview with Triner: Autosport (http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=14270)

Google translate doesn't work too well on this one. It says he wants to hurt the car and poison the co-driver :D

Anyone know what Emil does for a day-to-day job now, and what about Pavel Sibera? He seems to have disappeared.

[Mirek]

Emil normally drives a digger... About Sibera I don't know.

Now it's still dry in Zlin.Some small showers from time to time but nothing worth mentioning yet.

[Jafry]

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1071/1071_barum_czech_rally_zlin_2012_a3b3c8d78f.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1071/1071_barum_czech_rally_zlin_2012_3edfba20c0.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1071/1071_barum_czech_rally_zlin_2012_49a6578858.jpg

More photos from shake HERE (http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=1071)

[dimviii]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XK6jwHn097I&feature=player_embedded

[dimviii]

veeeeery nice!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8BdcfSV0JE&feature=player_embedded

[dimviii]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT0-HLIzq8c&feature=player_embedded

[dimviii]

Barummust be live.Lets see what can do Pech with revised Mini.

[dimviii]

lets see,he said that he can use 1000 rpm more with revised engine.So we are talking about much more power.New suspensions like works car,etc

[dimviii]

That's a huge difference indeed! Didn't knew that... But still, I don't see him beat any factory Skoda, maybe on the city stage, but that should be it...

can t say that i expect something different.

"Until the end of the season we managed to get the English version of the latest new Prodrive latest engine specifications. It was not easy, because in England had to drive even the entire car to modify all the components. The engine is completely different because the center of gravity built into the car, has a completely new exhaust headers, new intake system and an electrically driven water pump. We now have some electronic systems such as launch control, which we did not previously available.
"The first time we also can be fitted and factory dampers used in the World Championships. Prodrive sell these dampers, one could, under certain conditions only hire I must say I was quite surprised by the different functionality between our "commercial," and the factory muffler
"I hope he made ​​it. After years spent behind the wheel of cars with two-liter engines, the MINI with a 1.6 l engine still complaining about the lack of performance. But now with an updated version I can spin up to 1000 rpm more. It allows me a lot better cornering. Before, I often had to turn in another sort, "enthusiastically describes changes Václav Pech Jr.."The Barum Rally car ride in top specification, as with him winning this year's Dani Sordo Corsica. We left the car after Bohemia completely converted to the new homologation and first impressions Wenceslas and his testing times are very encouraging. I do not want to make any predictions, but we believe that we have a nice move this one step further, and the differences between us and our competitors are significantly reduced

eWRC.cz - Vclav Pech na Barum Rallye s vylepenm Mini (http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/show.php?id=20478&title=vaclav-pech-na-barum-rallye-s-vylepsenym-mini)




ps wtf we have to wait 100 cars? :vader:

[Mirek]

Stage is slightly wet.Little rain from time to time.Oldtimers and historics were great :-)

[Mirek]

Stage interupted now.Ambulance going to some spectstor.It's not related to any rally accident.

[ZequeArgentina]

Stage is slightly wet.Little rain from time to time.:-)
So late runners not necesarilly will benefit from dryer road?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Any live tv online of the 1st SSS ?

[Mirek]

Now it's raining a bit more.Stage running again.

Live stages tomorrow and Sunday.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Live stages tomorrow and Sunday.

Thanks.

Have to listen and look at pics from the rally shakedown instead... :)

http://www.ircseries.com/uploads/photobank/seasons/2012/events/43_Czech%20Republic/shakedown/big2/big2_Ambiance_Cze_04.JPG

[Mirek]

Rain stopped again.Chentre driving with broken LR wheel.

[bluuford]

Rain stopped again.Chentre driving with broken LR wheel.

Yeah, rain should start again in a few minutes and then stop again for 10-15 minutes and then start again. so..wet conditions for everybody.

[Mirek]

Raining again...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

How long until the top drivers start ?

[dimviii]

How long until the top drivers start ?

15 minutes about

[dimviii]

Wow Orsak very fast from Subarus!!

[Mirek]

Valousek stopped.Engine...

[RS]

Triner really slow. Showboating or with problems?

[dimviii]

Kresta behind Orsak,road conditions must change continuesly...

[bluuford]

Kresta behind Orsak,road conditions must change continuesly...
Yes, rain radar showed that the heaviest rain started around 22:40 and continued to until 23:05. so, top runners got the worst conditions. Now it is getting better again

[mousti]

Pech scratch, turbo did it! Mikkelsen bad time

[dimviii]

Yes, rain radar showed that the heaviest rain started around 22:40 and continued to until 23:05. so, top runners got the worst conditions. Now it is getting better again

we ve experienced this kind of rain conditions in Greece to.Its different when it rains heavy continuesly,and much more different when it rains with slow rythm,after some minutes a little bit heavier,and again slowly.While the stage is ''wet'' there are huge differents at grip among cars with very close start numbers

[Mirek]

Not so much changeable.Pech had same conditions as Mikkelsen for example.Kresta was driving behind Mikkelsen closing to him every lap... I think it was all about tyres. The rain was never really strong although it was stronger during last minutes of stage.

[Hartusvuori]

Engine oil pressure failure for Valousek.

Like Mirek said, the rain was pretty much same for all top drivers. For example Kopecky drifted each lap at our place (against all odds we didn't do bus station). Kopacek spun on the first lap at the cobblestones left. Rain showers throughout the evening provided some spectacle to watch. Very random you get to see race cars from 70-80 years ago drifting...

[janvanvurpa]

Stage interupted now.Ambulance going to some spectstor.It's not related to any rally accident.

Too much good Czeski beer? I've heard that's a problem especially with people used to it..

Wait! maybe the emergency was that spectators ran out of beer! that would be a serious emergency!

[Mirek]

Some injury of drunk spectator,yes.

Now completely wet in Zlin but Slusovice shall be almost dry but I expect Pindula to be wet.That stage will not dry out.It's in the forest.

[Jafry]

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1071/1071_barum_czech_rally_zlin_2012_299611c318.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1071/1071_barum_czech_rally_zlin_2012_53af800c40.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1071/1071_barum_czech_rally_zlin_2012_9618d899e2.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1071/1071_barum_czech_rally_zlin_2012_e27dd79eac.jpg

More photos from night stage HERE (http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=1071)

[Mirek]

I am 3 km before finish of Slusovice.Almost dry,sun is shining.

[bluuford]

I am 3 km before finish of Slusovice.Almost dry,sun is shining.

Looks like the weather stays as initially expected.. Rain is not very far in the south, but it looks like it stays there for at least during the mornng loop.

[Luis Pacheco]

Funny stage.

[dimviii]

In terms of tyre choices for the morning loop of two stages, the leading Michelin runners have opted for variety of options. Defending IRC champion has opted for intermediate tyres with one spare. Top seed and fellow ŠKODA Fabia Super 2000 driver Juho Hänninen has taken slick tyres with cuts and two spares. Last year’s winner Jan Kopecký is running rain tyres and carrying two spares, while Sepp Wiegand has opted for the same selection.

Update from first service in Otrokovice - News - IRC Intercontinental Rally Challenge - Eurosport (http://www.ircseries.com/news/detail/id/835)

[dimviii]

Hanninen 10 sec penalty due to 1 minute late at TC today morning

[tolis]

Live stage at British Eurosport: MyPremium.TV (http://mypremium.tv/)

[Jeppe]

Hanninen 10 sec penalty due to 1 minute late at TC today morning

U mean Jarkko Nikara? His gbox change went late..

[Hartusvuori]

What's with Nikara? There's some info in Czech in eWRC... He didn't pass us near Slusovice finish.

[Jerra]

Hanninen 10 sec penalty due to 1 minute late at TC today morning
No, Flodin

[Jeppe]

What's with Nikara? There's some info in Czech in eWRC... He didn't pass us near Slusovice finish.

Jarkko said something about ´Late out from service A´ Due to gbox change I presume..

[Hartusvuori]

Nikara through. He's running few cars down the order from his actual place.

[dimviii]

at ewrc.cz they had written Hanninen due to 1 min late,but now changed name with Flodin.

[dimviii]

Nikara very impressive time at asphalt stage in a foregn country.Pitty that this guy has no budget.Way more impressive than Lappi.

[Jerra]

Pity for Pech, he isn't in manufacturer points

[dimviii]

Pech very slow,any problems?

[Medved]

Pech - maybe differentials or transmission.

Edit: problem with differential

[OldF]

10 sec penalty for Flodin, 50 sec penalty for Nikara.

[cali]

I'm very positively surprised to see Kostka so up in the leaderboard :)

[dimviii]

Nikara again extreme fast!

[RS]

I hope Kopecky can fight back with the right tyre choice this afternoon.

Juho is awesome in these mixed conditions so no surprises he is leading.

[Mirek]

Rain started on Slusovice several minutes a go!

[RICARDO75]

another 10 sec. penalty for Nikara (1 min.)

[Medved]

Pech has a new differential.

[wwbroe]

Hanninen is loosing some time on second pass trough Slusovice, anybody knows what happened? Mikkelsen is taking overall lead now.

[wwbroe]

What a domination by Skoda, looks like 9 out of top 10 cars are made by them.

[Jerra]

Nikara is 4th fastest on the SS4! 7.9 slower than Mikkelsen! Its because he driving for Motoring club!

[wwbroe]

Great time fror Nikara indeed, pitty he has the one minute penalty.

[wwbroe]

Looks like Juho doesn't have the right tyres on, he says he is allready lucky to be at finish of Pindula.

[wwbroe]

Kopecky fastest untill now, Mikkelsen rather slow but keeping his lead by small margin to Juho.

[Jerra]

Great time fror Nikara indeed, pitty he has the one minute penalty.
Now we'll see how strong subaru is hahaha!

[wwbroe]

Great time for Kostka on Pindula, second fastest trough. :eek:

[Hartusvuori]

The highest parts of Tesak is basically in a cloud now. Still driving towards car park. Shame about all retirements + problems.

[dimviii]

Lets see what can do Nikara

[Mirek]

I am at half of Lukov.Light rain,road is wet and dirty.

[dimviii]

Lets see what can do Nikara

This guy is crazy............. incar asap request Mirek :D

[wwbroe]

Another brilliant time for Nikara, he is really flying with his Subaru, third time overall on Pindula.

[Filip]

Nikara is a mad man. :)

[RS]

Kostka, Nikara and Barrable are all surprisingly impressive.

[OldF]

Nikara has the ”perkele” mode on.

[Mirek]

Rain stopped.It's only slightly wet.

[Mirek]

Its quickly drying on the opened areas.

[wwbroe]

Besttime for Mikkelsen, extending his lead again

[ZequeArgentina]

Kostka, Nikara and Barrable are all surprisingly impressive.

Pech, with his upgradedMini si also really impressive.
He lost 40 sec in a stage with diff problems, but in rest of stages he has done podium times. He would be right there fighting with Skoda works trio and this unknown for me Kostja (which car does he run, is a works Skoda?)

[wwbroe]

Pech, with his upgradedMini si also really impressive.
He lost 40 sec in a stage with diff problems, but in rest of stages he has done podium times. He would be right there fighting with Skoda works trio and this unknown for me Kostja (which car does he run, is a works Skoda?)

As far as i know it is not factory car. He is setting great times and now another fourth best at this last stage, remaining fourth overall.

[Mirek]

JM Racing car like Kruuda or Al Ketbi in SWRC.

[wwbroe]

Mikkelsen is loosing a lot of time and his lead. Maybe because of the fog??

[Viking]

Mikkelsen

"It was a change in the stage compared to the drive-through. Some poles that we had in the pacenotes was gone when we came to the corners, witch we could cut much more if we knew they were gone, but that`s life. We are going to service and wants to fight back on the two last stages."

[wwbroe]

Great comments from Karl Kruuda on WRR, this stage was one big moment, i was so scared, i was driving with one eye open and one eye closed. :D

[wwbroe]

Kostka is keeping up his great pace, he is now only few seconds behind Mikkelsen overall.

[Mirek]

Nikara crashed

[wwbroe]

Nikara crashed
What a pitty, but then on the other hand it was to be expected with the times he was realising.

[dimviii]

Nikara crashed

oh no...anyway his times were epic.

[Jerra]

Nikara crashed
Any news about crew?

[Medved]

No news about crew, but car is on fire - SS stopped.

[dimviii]

No news about crew, but car is on fire - SS stopped.

oh ****!!

[Mirek]

Crew shall be ok and stage is said to continue in a moment.

[OldF]

Well, sh*t happens but I was surprised by his speed. Kostka is also a name to remember.

Was it a big fire or in another words, can he continue tomorrow?

[HaCo]

Very nice surprises in this rally!

[Mirek]

OldF: Don't know about the damage but there is no superally in this event except for city stage.Crews can restart but only out of classification.

I am some 7-8 km in Lukov.It's dry with muddy patches.Heavy clouds everywhere...

[bluuford]

OldF: Don't know about the damage but there is no superally in this event except for city stage.Crews can restart but only out of classification.

I am some 7-8 km in Lukov.It's dry with muddy patches.Heavy clouds everywhere...

It looks like the clouds should decrease very soon and there should be no rain or just some marginal rain on the evening stages.

[Mirek]

Few raindrops,low clouds with fog on eastern hill towards Tesak stage.

[OldF]

OldF: Don't know about the damage but there is no superally in this event except for city stage.Crews can restart but only out of classification.

I am some 7-8 km in Lukov.It's dry with muddy patches.Heavy clouds everywhere...

OK, I didn’t about the super rally. I didn’t find any sporting regulations on Barum Czech Rally Zlín (31.8. - 2.9.2012) (http://www.barum.rally.cz/)

On the other hand it hasn’t to be so big fire especially in the engine compartment and it’s all over and the stage was stopped due to Nikara’s accident. A big fire or the car on the middle of the road?

So it’s over for Nikara but it would be good for him if he have could continued to get some experience from these kinds of stages.

Have a nice rally weekend Mirek, Hartusvuori etc.

[wwbroe]

Great time for Juho on last stage of the day. He is opening his lead compared to Kopecky and certainly compared with Mikkelsen. Go Juho!!

[Mirek]

Kopecky is now champion of Czech republic thanks to bonus points.He can push tomorrow without thinking about it.

[dimviii]

Nikaras subaru
http://forum.autosport.cz/download/file.php?id=1552&t=1

[dimviii]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/s720x720/226086_521219354561658_1431004412_n.jpg

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.521219311228329.88354867.197904406893156&type=1

[Ucci]

The car in test is usually used by Al Ketbi, that's why the sponsor stickers of Dubai. Otherwise I don't want to go to the discussions about sponsors or baking, sorry.

What can he do? I think he can be quite close behind his brother-in-law Roman Kresta but sure not regularly faster. Probably in fight with Tarabus and Valoušek. He's really good for his limited rally experience but still we can't exaggerate his results as in the sprint championship the competition level isn't so high and he has also the best car. Don't forget Roman Kresta co-driven by son of his sponsor won sprint championship in 2010 in gr.N Lancer winning four events overall (one with 207 S2000). There were less top WRC cars but Odložilík already had Xsara and Kresta managed to defeat even Béreš and Grzyb on S2000 cars so...

Mirek, you obviously didn't expect Kostka to be so fast......Now I assume we can not underestimate his results in the sprint championship.

[rp]

Nikara went out to the field when braking and tyres got locked. Was able to avoid to hit the concrete telephone pole, but after that the driver was like a passenger and crashed, when speed was 140 km/h to the old base of the building and the car jumped about 15-20 meters. After that the oil started to burn, but they were able to extinguished the fire.

Photos de Jarkko | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=419779171412309&set=at.256289554427939.67120.246082642115297.13441 56208&type=1&theater)

[Hartusvuori]

Nikaras subaru
http://forum.autosport.cz/download/file.php?id=1552&t=1

Can't see the picture.

Nikara comments in his Facebook: "Howdy ho... rallying is tough. First we were doing fastest times in our class and the next minute we are on field with car on fire :-( Well, at least until that it was h*** of a fun and we're both okey which is the most important thing. On a braking wheels locked and we went wide on a field. I managed to avoid hitting a concrete (telephone line) pole, but after that we changed to a role of passengers. And what you know, there were the base of some old building in the field that we hit with speed of some 140 km/h, jumped some 15-20 metres, sump guard flew off and whatnot. Then oil started a fire which we managed luckily to extinguish."

Sad that it ended like this for Nikara, but heck, third fastest in Pindula, that is really, really something. And he wasn't driving that crazy or all over the place, it was just fast.

We did four stages today and it turned out to be a long day. Last drivers started Tesak 2 in darkness, as by the time we left Lukov 2 it was already dark. Tomorrow's a new day and all I will be saying - or shouting - is: "Go Juho Go!"

[Mirek]

I think it was good day mostly because of the weather which made it very interesting.Tomorrow it looks like it will be all dry so probably no more surprises but who knows...
Biggest surprise sure Nikara and Kostka.Another point is Mini of Pech.Change to 01B was not only cosmetic.The car really seems to be much better.

[Francis44]

Slightly offtopic but I think it would be nice for organizers to invest more on night stages. One thing is to see a city stage in the dark, another is a real proper forest stage.

Rally at night is completely different experience, much better atmosphere and a certain enigmatic feel.

[danon]

Stage interupted now.Ambulance going to some spectstor.It's not related to any rally accident.

Source - Google Translate (http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=bg&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.rally-club.bg%2Fviewtopic.php%3Ff%3D5%26t%3D10178%26star t%3D60&act=url):
Rally runs perfectly. Both days drizzle, around 20 degrees and is ideal for viewing - no heat Car and audience - much as every year, and the atmosphere is clear

We arrived on Thursday afternoon, sat in the hotel Moskva, located opposite SSE1, trestles, etc. Then the next day we saw a lot of places shakedown late evening for the first stage in the city and watching was tough audience because of the crowds today were the first stage of the day "Slushovitse" and watched twice. Then we were at the start of the penultimate "Lukov."


Unfortunately, today the "Slushovitse" However unpleasant incident happened after one of the historic Lancia cars (which made after the second pass of the main race) managed by Hungarian pilot strikes people most likely stood on benches in one of the many mobile "kebabchiynitsi." Fortunately no serious injuries - a 26-year-old girl was taken to the hospital with internal bleeding assumption, but non-life threatening.


Two photos of the incident:
Link 1 - https://www.dropbox.com/s/tfequar09fz5x3s/P1540099.JPG
Link 2 - https://www.dropbox.com/s/p3s02xfz6rbhjrr/P1540098.JPG

[Mirek]

So for me the rest of rally is over.Some bad food probably.I was sick all night and now completely exhausted.S**t happens :-(

[Hartusvuori]

Get well soon, Mirek!

We're at Halenkovice, fast corners in the village of Planavy. It's still dry, but there's thin mist hanging. Propably it won't rain.

Any know if the top 10 run in reversed order?

[Jafry]

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1071/1071_barum_czech_rally_zlin_2012_2f05744131.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1071/1071_barum_czech_rally_zlin_2012_1117994974.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1071/1071_barum_czech_rally_zlin_2012_603f819dac.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1071/1071_barum_czech_rally_zlin_2012_b000c74575.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1071/1071_barum_czech_rally_zlin_2012_0246f37a26.jpg

More photos from DAY1 HERE (http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=1071)

[Jeppe]

Any know if the top 10 run in reversed order?

Yes it is. Andreas Aigner will start first and Juho 10th. There will also be 2 minutes gaps in top 10. After that 1 minutes.

[skarderud]

How's the weather today? Yesterdays tyrechoice "lottery" made it quite interesting.

[skarderud]

Light rain at stageend due to irally.

[Mirek]

Pech engine problems...

[Mirek]

And Mikkelsen off road with a puncture.

[skarderud]

Close to 5 mins lost, and doublepuncture.

[Bartolbia84]

LiveTV / WebPlayer (http://www8.livetv.ru/webplayer2.php?t=letontv&c=esp11a1a1&lang=it&eid=132410&lid=76180&ci=317&si=7)

LIVE BARUM!!

[bluuford]

I can see that medium rain strated around 10:40 and it continues at least for next 30 minutes. there will be lighter rain in next 10 minutes.. and then continues medium rain.. that means all top crews will get some rain

[Jeppe]

Simply A-MA-ZING performance by Juho in Majak!! There is no doubt he really really wants to win this race.

[Luis Pacheco]

Amazing speed by Haninnen. Great live onboard.

[cali]

Hänninen was so on it that I got scared watching TV. Absolutely amazing!!!

That's the reason why I love IRC live coverage.

Please czech guys, upload Majak 1 Hänninen onboard. Many thanks in advance!

[SPKen]

I can see that medium rain strated around 10:40 and it continues at least for next 30 minutes. there will be lighter rain in next 10 minutes.. and then continues medium rain.. that means all top crews will get some rain
What about weather on the next 3 stages?

[dimviii]

So for me the rest of rally is over.Some bad food probably.I was sick all night and now completely exhausted.S**t happens :-(
Hope to get well soon Mirek!

[Salist]

Have someone Jozef Beres or Jozef Beres Jr e-mail adress or mobilephone number?
Thanks.

[Medved]

Here are some contacts (email adress) - :: STYLLEX motorsport :: (http://www.styllex.com/contact/)

[RS]

Get well soon Mirek! Can you at least watch the final stage live somewhere?

Great driving by Juho and great tv, looking forward to the final stages. Can't see Juho being beaten with that driving but we shall see...

[Medved]

Kopecký stopped

[had_zachau]

Retirement for Jan Kopecký at SS 13 with engine failure!

[Luis Pacheco]

He broke the engine.

[RS]

Kopecky engine :(

[RS]

So no final mega push from Juho to watch :(

[dimviii]

Kopecky engine!!

lets see the Kresta Kostka fight at 2 remaining stages

[had_zachau]

another crash of kopacek, what to say ...

[cosmin_sb]

what happen with Flodin?Didn't finish SS13?

[bluuford]

What about weather on the next 3 stages?

Looks like it will be dry. Rain passed and is far in the north already

[Medved]

Flodin - 15 minutes later from servis area. He is on the stage 13, but this stage is cancelled after Kopacek crash.

[Salist]

Thanks a lot Medved!


Here are some contacts (email adress) - :: STYLLEX motorsport :: (http://www.styllex.com/contact/)

[Salist]

One spectator died on SS13 in Kopacek crash.
R.I.P.

[Salist]

According the Eurosport deleted last stages and finished of the race. :-(

[Bartek]

Rally is over

[Tom206wrc]

One spectator died on SS13 in Kopacek crash.
R.I.P.


:(

[Hartusvuori]

My condolences to the family of the victim.

[rallye-vid]

The spectator was in a prohibited area..

[dimviii]

rip
what a year....

[Rallyper]

Tarmac again?

[Salist]

Jozef Beres Jr. spinning on Lukov stage yesterday.

http://drc.racing.hu/photo/2012/beresjrS1_640.jpg

IRC Barum Rallye 2012 - Lukov - Beres Jozef Jr - Audi Sport Quattro S1.mp4 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sNiq6T7o4k)

[OldF]

What a sad end to the rally.

R.I.P.

It was not Kopecký’s car that hit the spectators. It was car no 32, a Subaru Impreza.

Barum Czech Rally Zlín (31.8. - 2.9.2012) (http://www.barum.rally.cz/2012/press_detail.php?cont=384&sec=4&lng=en)

“A tragic accident has terminated the Barum Czech Rally Zlín
PRESS RELEASE no. 43

During the SS13 Halenkovice a Subaru Impreza STi with starting number 32 got off the route. Two spectators were injured, one of them died. The clerk of the course has decided to stop the 42nd Barum Czech Rally Zlín 2012 untimely.

The Barum Czech Rally Zlín headquarters would like to express heartfelt condolences to the family.”