[ERC] Sata Rallye Açores 2014 (15.-17.05. 2014)

[RICARDO75]

Once the SATA Rallye Açores has already been presented, I think it's time to start this tread..

OFICIAL WEBSITE
http://www.satarallyeacores.com/

STAGES 2014

Thursday, Mai 15
SS1 Coroa da Mata 1 (08,25 kms)
SS2 São Brás/ Vila Franca 1 (17,84 kms)
SSS3 Grupo Marques 1 (02,20 kms)

Friday, Mai 16
SS4 Batalha Golfe 1 (07,86 kms)
SS5 Feteiras 1 (07,54 kms)
SS6 Sete Cidades 1 (26,13 kms)
SS7 Lagoa 1 (07,94 kms)

SS8 Batalha Golfe 2 (07,86 kms)
SS9 Feteiras 2 (07,54 kms)
SS10 Sete Cidades 2 (26,13 kms)
SS11 Lagoa 2 (07,94 kms)

Saturday, Mai 17
SS12 Graminhais 1 (20,82 kms)
SS13 Tronqueira 1 (21,37 kms)
SS14 São Brás/ Vila Franca 2 (17,84 kms)
SSS15 Grupo Marques 2 (02,20 kms)

SS16 Coroa da Mata 2 (08,25 kms)
SS17 Graminhais 2 (20,82 kms)
SS18 Tronqueira 2 (21,37 kms)

[RICARDO75]

New design from SSS Grupo Marques

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZZh55OC9soA/UtWyvevmJJI/AAAAAAAAnmQ/KM8Il_0IoR8/s400/se-marques.jpg

[RS]

We already know Breen & Abbring will be there. With live tv I imagine it should be a decent entry.

[RICARDO75]

PROGRAMME 2014
http://www.satarallyeacores.com/en/noticias/sata-rallye-acores-2014-programme-is-now-available/

http://www.satarallyeacores.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/PROGRAMME-SATA-2014-UK-V1-Jan-30-14.pdf

[RS]

As the rally is a little later this year, any chance of better weather than last year?

[RICARDO75]

I also hope for good weather but, you never know until the start of the rally. In previous years, has always been good before the rally start but, when it comes the week of the event, usually get worse.

[Luis Pacheco]

As the rally is a little later this year, any chance of better weather than last year?

For some reason whenever there is a rally on Sao Miguel Island the rain appears in force.

I remember a year, 2006, the rallye was in middle of July and the weather was like winter. Loots of rain, wind and fog. When the last car finished the last stage the sky opened and the sun appeared. :confused:

[Iraquiano]

Yes, and I remember 2010(? or maybe 2011?), it was in July too, at Graminhais and in the beggining of Tronqueira was thick fog and rain, and at the end of Tronqueira you literally didn't have a cloud in the sky. You don't need to go so far, last year Sete Cidades stage seemed like two completely diferent stages at the start and finnish...

Compare the begginig with the 12th min for example ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veVqa3TY2GE

Btw, according to ralisonline, Giacomo Costenaro will be at Azores with a 207 S2000, not a big name, but it's always a pleasure to see the 'old' 207 on our stages.

[Neige]

Changes of plans for lithuanian M.Samuitis. He will miss Greece, but probably will drive in Acores.

[Iraquiano]

According to Autosport, Bernardo Sousa and Tamrazov will be there, more info:
http://autosport.pt/bernardo-sousa-no-s ... es=f118629 (http://autosport.pt/bernardo-sousa-no-sata-rali-acores=f118629)

We'll be interesting to compare Fiesta RRC vs R5 vs S2000 although with very diferent drivers...

[mousti]

Let's hope Tamrazov will also support Kangur for some events. He both supports them for Fafe this weekend.

[RICARDO75]

So far...

Craig Breen (IRL) Peugeot 208 T16
Kevin Abbring (NLD) Peugeot 208 T16
Bruno Magalhães (POR) Peugeot 208 T16
Giacomo Costenaro (ITA) Peugeot 207 S2000
Ricardo Moura (POR) Skoda Fabia S2000
Pedro Meireles (POR) Skoda Fabia S2000
Bernardo Sousa (POR) Ford Fiesta RRC
Oleksii Tamrazov (UKR) Ford Fiesta S2000
João Barros (POR) Ford Fiesta R5
Diogo Salvi (POR) Ford Fiesta R5

Martynas Samuitis (LTU) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X R4
?ukasz Kabaci?ski (POL) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX
Luis Rego Jr (POR) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX
Rúben Rodrigues (POR) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX
Pedro Vale (POR) Subaru Impreza STI N12

Henrique Moniz (POR) Citroën DS3 R3T
Paulo Maciel (POR) Renault Clio R3 or Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX

[Andre Oliveira]

Moura is not certain. He have the Skoda on rallycarsforsale.net

[RICARDO75]

I know he has the Skoda for sale. If he can sell the car until the rally, he will change to a R5.
But I'm sure he will be at the start of SATA Rally

[Mirek]

Moura is not certain. He have the Skoda on rallycarsforsale.net

That itself doesn't mean anything.

[Andre Oliveira]

I readed that he can use Evo IX again.

[RICARDO75]

I readed that he can use Evo IX again.

That´s possible in the national championship, but it would not happen.
Rallye Açores is with Skoda or new R5.

[Iraquiano]

More two Peugeots

Martin Kangur plans to start at Açores after a great performanc in Fafe...
http://www.fiaerc.com/news/detail/id/3041

Jean Michel-Raoux updated his facebook couple minutes ago...
https://www.facebook.com/JeanMichelRaou ... =1&theater (https://www.facebook.com/JeanMichelRaouxRallye/photos/a.622473844457292.1073741826.472738576097487/636527973051879/?type=1&theater)

[PLuto]

Where have you found that Martin Kangur is talking about Peugeot?

[Iraquiano]

I didn't, sorry, was writing about him and thinking in somebody else. I believe he will start in a Fiesta, S2000 maybe?

[PLuto]

I didn't, was writing about him and thinking in somebody else, I believe he will start in a Fiesta, S2000 maybe?

If he will start, I think it will be Fiesta. But we will see. Still long way to arrange it....

[Luis Pacheco]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtM4uQ2Vx3I

[Luis Pacheco]

http://www.acorianooriental.pt/noticia/ ... 2016-video (http://www.acorianooriental.pt/noticia/gdc-vai-negociar-presenca-do-sata-rallye-acores-no-calendario-fia-erc-em-2016-video)

[RICARDO75]

After inspection by Jean-Pierre Nicolas and members of Eurosport, will be made some changes to the itinerary.
The Stage Coroa da Mata stays with just one pass and the new version of São Brás/Vila Franca, will be made in reverse (Vila Franca/São Brás).
One of the reasons for this amendment on this stage, was due to a part of the stage that was too narrow and bumpy. In addition, it was mostly climbing, and that will not be good for 2WD cars.
Anyway, all those present praised a lot for all the work done by the Organization

STAGES 2014

Thursday, Mai 15
SS1 Vila Franca/ São Brás 1 (TBA kms)
SS2 Coroa da Mata (08,25 kms)
SSS3 Grupo Marques 1 (02,20 kms)

Friday, Mai 16
SS4 Batalha Golfe 1 (07,86 kms)
SS5 Feteiras 1 (07,54 kms)
SS6 Sete Cidades 1 (26,13 kms)
SS7 Lagoa 1 (07,94 kms)

SS8 Batalha Golfe 2 (07,86 kms)
SS9 Feteiras 2 (07,54 kms)
SS10 Sete Cidades 2 (26,13 kms)
SS11 Lagoa 2 (07,94 kms)

Saturday, Mai 17
SS12 Graminhais 1 (20,82 kms)
SS13 Tronqueira 1 (21,37 kms)
SSS14 Grupo Marques 2 (02,20 kms)

SS15 Vila Franca/ São Brás 1 (TBA kms)
SS16 Graminhais 2 (20,82 kms)
SS17 Tronqueira 2 (21,37 kms)

[Luis Pacheco]

The event being targeted for intervention by an external entity. Sounds good to me. It is the mirror of the country, Portugal.

[Tom206wrc]

There's a "pre-entrylist" on Ralis.Online.Pt and all I can feel about it, when reading, is...WOOOOW :eek:

[PLuto]

I think it should be realistic list...

[RS]

There's a "pre-entrylist" on Ralis.Online.Pt and all I can feel about it, when reading, is...WOOOOW :eek:

Looking good but nothing that unexpected?

No rumours of Loeb/Gronholm/Sainz e.t.c. starting yet ;)

[PLuto]

Looking good but nothing that unexpected?

No rumours of Loeb/Gronholm/Sainz e.t.c. starting yet ;)

No, Sainz and Kankkunen chosen Rally Islas Canarias instead... :dork:

[mousti]

Like expected last year was transistion year and now it's back how it should be maybe even better, because Açores probably never had such a great list like now..

[Luis Pacheco]

No rumours of Loeb/Gronholm/Sainz e.t.c. starting yet ;)

It´s still early. Wait another month. :D

[Luis Pacheco]

Like expected last year was transistion year and now it's back how it should be maybe even better, because Açores probably never had such a great list like now..

Quantitatively the largest entry list of Rally Azores stands at 70, if I'm not mistaken. In the edition of 1992, with European debut.

[Luis Pacheco]

Entries for the 49th FIA ERC SATA Rallye Açores is now open until April 30th.

http://www.satarallyeacores.com/en/documentation-for-competitors/

[WUff1]

Kajto´s next appearance in ERC will be Acores.

[RICARDO75]

Itinerary
Day 1 http://www.satarallyeacores.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/1-2014-ITINER-v3-APR-02-2014.pdf
Day 2 http://www.satarallyeacores.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/1b-2014-ITINER-v3-APR-02-2014.pdf
Day 3 http://www.satarallyeacores.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/1b-2014-ITINER-v3-APR-02-2014.pdf

[RICARDO75]

The new design for the super special stage Grupo Marques
https://scontent-b-cdg.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/l/t31.0-8/1269987_819426121416020_3565562632574350119_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t31.0-8/1015026_819426138082685_3505330326400719085_o.jpg
https://scontent-a-cdg.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t31.0-8/10256643_819426164749349_4038578364145145533_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/t31.0-8/10257011_819426194749346_558347776136329533_o.jpg

[RICARDO75]

I hope to see a entrylist similar to this

PLANNED (48)

RC2 (15)
Craig Breen (IRL) Peugeot 208 T16
Kevin Abbring (NLD) Peugeot 208 T16
Bruno Magalhães (POR) Peugeot 207 S2000 or 208 T16
Jean-Michel Raoux (FRA) Peugeot 207 S2000 or 208 T16
Giacomo Costenaro (ITA) Peugeot 207 S2000
Bernardo Sousa (POR) Ford Fiesta RRC
Vasily Gryazin (RUS) Ford Fiesta S2000
Ricardo Moura (POR) TBA (CNR + CAR)
Kajetan Kajetanowicz (POL) Ford Fiesta R5
João Barros (POR) Ford Fiesta R5 (CNR)
Diogo Salvi (POR) Ford Fiesta R5 (CNR)
P&B Racing (POR) Ford Fiesta R5
Pedro Meireles (POR) Skoda Fabia S2000 (CNR)
Antonin Tlusťák (CZE) Škoda Fabia S2000
Jaroslav Orsák (CZE) Škoda Fabia S2000

RC2N (9)
Carlos Martins (POR) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX R4 (CNR)
Martin Hudec (CZE) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX
Ricardo Teodósio (POR) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX (CNR)
Luis Miguel Rego (POR) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX (CAR)
Ruben Rodrigues (POR) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX (CAR)
José Paula (POR) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX (CAR)
Pedro Vale (POR) Subaru Impreza STI N12 (CAR)
Adruzilo Lopes (POR) Subaru Impreza STI R4 (CNR)
Ekaterina Stratieva (BGR) Subaru Impreza STI N15 (LT)

2WD JERC (13)
Risto Immonen (FIN) Citroën C2 R2 Max (JERC)
Florin Tincescu (ROU) Citroën C2 R2 Max (JERC)
Alex Parpottas (GBR) Ford Fiesta R2 (JERC)
Jean-Mathieu Leandri (FRA) Peugeot 208 R2 (JERC)
Stéphane Lefebvre (FRA) Peugeot 208 R2 (JERC)
Guillaume Dilley (BEL) Peugeot 208 R2 (JERC)
Andrea Crugnola (ITA) Peugeot 208 R2 (JERC)
Aleks Zawada (POL) Peugeot 208 R2 (JERC)
Fabrizio Andolfi Jr (ITA) Peugeot 208 R2 (JERC)
Gino Bux (BEL) Peugeot 208 R2 (JERC)
Jan Černý (CZE) Peugeot 208 R2 (JERC)
Chris Ingram (GBR) Renault Twingo R2 Evo (JERC)
Emma Falcon (ESP) Renault Twingo R2 (JERC)

2WD (11)
Henrique Moniz (POR) Citroën DS3 R3T (CAR)
Paulo Neto (POR) Citroën DS3 R3T (CNR)
Énio Medeiros (POR) Citroën C2 R2
Rafael Botelho (POR) Citroën Saxo Cup (CAR)
Marco Soares (POR) Citroën Saxo Cup (CAR)
Sławomir Ogryzek (POL) Peugeot 208 R2
Gil Antunes (POR) Peugeot 208 R2 (CNR)
Ricardo Marques (POR) Peugeot 208 R2 (CNR)
João Faria (POR) Peugeot 206 RC
Marco Cid (POR) Renault Clio S1600 (CNR)
Paulo Moreira (POR) Opel Corsa OPC (CNR)
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POSSIBLES (16)
RC2 (5)
Bryan Bouffier (FRA) Citroën DS3 RRC
Martin Kangur (EST) Ford Fiesta S2000
Robert Consani (FRA) Peugeot 207 S2000
Jaromir Tarabus (CZE) Škoda Fabia S2000
Esapekka Lappi (FIN) Škoda Fabia S2000 (waiting oficial confirmation)
X - Sepp Wiegand (DEU) Škoda Fabia S2000 - not going
X - Marco Tempestini (ITA) Ford Fiesta R5 - not going

RC2N (5)
Martynas Samuitis (LTU) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X R4
Vitaliy Pushkar (UKR) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X R4
Łukasz Kabaciński (POL) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX
Tibor Érdi Jr. (HUN) Subaru Impreza STI R4
András Hadik (HUN) Subaru Impreza STI R4

2WD (6)
Diogo Gago (POR) Citroën C2 R2 Max
Paulo Maciel (POR) Citroën Saxo Cup (CAR)
Stephen Wright (GBR) Peugeot 208 R2 (JERC)
Zoltan Bessenyey (HUN) Honda Civic R3
Kristóf Klausz (HUN) Renault Clio R3
Evgeny Sukhovenko (RUS) Renault Clio R3
X - Tomáš Pospíšilík (CZE) Škoda Fabia R2 (JERC) - not going. Next rally is Ypres
X - Petter Kristiansen (NOR) Škoda Fabia R2 (JERC) - not going
X - Mattias Olsson (SWE) Ford Fiesta R2 (JERC) - not going. Next rally is Ypres
X - Simone Tempestini (ITA) Citroën DS3 R3T - not going
X - Kevin Van Deijne (NLD) Ford Fiesta R2 (JERC) - not going
X - Steve Røkland (NOR) Peugeot 208 R2 (JERC) - not going

[Mirek]

Lappi and Wiegand? I thought they would not start on Azores...

[Jarek Z]

I hope to see a entrylist similar to this


I'd love to see such entry list, but I'm afraid it is possible only in your dreams ;)

[RS]

Lappi and Wiegand? I thought they would not start on Azores...

I don't think Skoda Motorsport have ever missed an IRC/ERC event with live tv before?

[WUff1]

I don't think Skoda Motorsport have ever missed an IRC/ERC event with live tv before?

Well if they do 8 rounds they´ll have to pass more rallies than only Jänner and Cyprus.

[RS]

Well if they do 8 rounds they´ll have to pass more rallies than only Jänner and Cyprus.

That depends if you believe they will do only 8 rounds.

Given that the 208 is quite competitive I think more rounds are now likely.

[WUff1]

Yes, that´s the question ... ;)

[RICARDO75]

Well if they do 8 rounds they´ll have to pass more rallies than only Jänner and Cyprus.

I know that the plans are for 6 to 8 rallies. If they are 8, Jänner has passed and apparently, Cyprus will also not be an option. Will the Sibiu Rally even perform in October? Will Skoda be competitive on the very fast roads of Estonia? I''m not 100% sure that Lappi and Wiegand will start on Azores (based on some sources It also had not quite sure) but, for sure, Skoda can be competitive on a rally that as nothing to prove.

[Andre Oliveira]

Moura on Fiesta R5??? The Skoda appears like sold on rallycarsforsale.net

https://fbcdn-photos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1.0-0/10258676_589270494503065_1046104350492074539_n.jpg

[Mirek]

Yes, it was sold. Only the broken engine earlier this year made the sale happen later I think.

[Luis Pacheco]

Moura on Fiesta R5???

Ricardo Moura already deny the news about the Fiesta R5.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=772347916123095&set=a.174961992528360.38976.145515332139693&type=1&theater

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Teaser video: 1.35> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QdAdlIHqzI&feature=youtu.be

[Tom206wrc]

Ricardo Moura already deny the news about the Fiesta R5.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=772347916123095&set=a.174961992528360.38976.145515332139693&type=1&theater


Ralis.Online.Pt talks also about a DS3 R5 for Moura :confused:

[RICARDO75]

Ralis.Online.Pt talks also about a DS3 R5 for Moura :confused:

Fiesta

[Luis Pacheco]

Images from 1999.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=UUFkUQ4IK-6oMVJIwuznfGJA&v=45DD3BkBU-w#t=14

[RICARDO75]

PLANNED (49)

RC2 (16)
Craig Breen (IRL) Peugeot 208 T16 - FIA
Kevin Abbring (NLD) Peugeot 208 T16
Bruno Magalhães (POR) Peugeot 207 S2000 - FPAK
Jean-Michel Raoux (FRA) Peugeot 207 S2000
Giacomo Costenaro (ITA) Peugeot 207 S2000
Robert Consani (FRA) Peugeot 207 S2000
Bernardo Sousa (POR) Ford Fiesta RRC - FPAK
Vasily Gryazin (RUS) Ford Fiesta S2000
Martin Kangur (EST) Ford Fiesta S2000 ?
Ricardo Moura (POR) Ford Fiesta R5 - FPAK (CNR + CRA)
Kajetan Kajetanowicz (POL) Ford Fiesta R5
João Barros (POR) Ford Fiesta R5 - FPAK (CNR)
Diogo Salvi (POR) Ford Fiesta R5 (CNR)
Pedro Meireles (POR) Skoda Fabia S2000 - FPAK (CNR)
Antonin Tlusťák (CZE) Škoda Fabia S2000
Jaroslav Orsák (CZE) Škoda Fabia S2000

RC2N (9)
Vitaliy Pushkar (UKR) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X R4
Carlos Martins (POR) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX R4 (CNR)
Martin Hudec (CZE) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX
Ricardo Teodósio (POR) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX (CNR)
Luis Miguel Rego (POR) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX (CRA)
Ruben Rodrigues (POR) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX (CRA)
Pedro Vale (POR) Subaru Impreza STI N12 (CRA)
Adruzilo Lopes (POR) Subaru Impreza STI R4 - FPAK (CNR)
Ekaterina Stratieva (BGR) Subaru Impreza STI N15 or Citroën C2 R2

2WD JERC (10)
Risto Immonen (FIN) Citroën C2 R2 Max (JERC)
Florin Tincescu (ROU) Citroën C2 R2 Max (JERC)
Alex Parpottas (GBR) Ford Fiesta R2 (JERC)
Stéphane Lefebvre (FRA) Peugeot 208 R2 (JERC)
Guillaume Dilley (BEL) Peugeot 208 R2 (JERC)
Andrea Crugnola (ITA) Peugeot 208 R2 (JERC)
Aleks Zawada (POL) Peugeot 208 R2 (JERC)
Gino Bux (BEL) Peugeot 208 R2 (JERC)
Jan Černý (CZE) Peugeot 208 R2 (JERC)
Chris Ingram (GBR) Renault Twingo R2 Evo (JERC)

2WD (14)
Henrique Moniz (POR) Citroën DS3 R3T - FPAK (CRA)
Paulo Neto (POR) Citroën DS3 R3T (CNR)
Énio Medeiros (POR) Citroën C2 R2 (CRA)
Paulo Maciel (POR) Citroën Saxo Cup (CAR)
Rafael Botelho (POR) Citroën Saxo Cup (CRA)
Marco Soares (POR) Citroën Saxo Cup (CRA)
Diogo Pereira (POR) Citroën Saxo Cup (CRA)
Paulo Moreira (POR) Opel Corsa OPC (CNR)
João Faria (POR) Peugeot 206 RC
Gil Antunes (POR) Peugeot 208 R2 (CNR)
Ricardo Marques (POR) Peugeot 208 R2 (CNR)
Marco Cid (POR) Renault Clio S1600 (CNR)
Emma Falcon (ESP) Renault Twingo R2 (JERC) - waiting confirmation
António Ortins (POR) Toyota Yaris 1.3
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POSSIBLES (7)
RC2 (2)
.Bryan Bouffier (FRA) Citroën DS3 RRC - ?
.Esapekka Lappi (FIN) Škoda Fabia S2000 - ?
X - Sepp Wiegand (DEU) Škoda Fabia S2000 - not going
X - Jaromir Tarabus (CZE) Škoda Fabia S2000 - not going
X - Marco Tempestini (ITA) Ford Fiesta R5 - not going
X - P&B Racing (POR) Ford Fiesta R5 - not going

RC2N (1)
José Paula (POR) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX (CRA)
X - Martynas Samuitis (LTU) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X R4
X - Łukasz Kabaciński (POL) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX
X - Tibor Érdi Jr. (HUN) Subaru Impreza STI R4 - not going
X - András Hadik (HUN) Subaru Impreza STI R4 - not going

2WD (4)
Diogo Gago (POR) Citroën C2 R2 Max
Sławomir Ogryzek (POL) Peugeot 208 R2 - waiting confirmation
Stephen Wright (GBR) Peugeot 208 R2 (JERC)
Evgeny Sukhovenko (RUS) Renault Clio R3
X - Zoltan Bessenyey (HUN) Honda Civic R3 - not going
X - Tomáš Pospíšilík (CZE) Škoda Fabia R2 (JERC) - not going. Next rally is Ypres
X - Petter Kristiansen (NOR) Škoda Fabia R2 (JERC) - not going
X - Mattias Olsson (SWE) Ford Fiesta R2 (JERC) - not going. Next rally is Ypres
X - Simone Tempestini (ITA) Citroën DS3 R3T - not going
X - Kevin Van Deijne (NLD) Ford Fiesta R2 (JERC) - not going
X - Steve Røkland (NOR) Peugeot 208 R2 (JERC) - not going
X - Jean-Mathieu Leandri (FRA) Peugeot 208 R2 (JERC) - not going
X - Fabrizio Andolfi Jr (ITA) Peugeot 208 R2 (JERC) - not going
X - Kristóf Klausz (HUN) Renault Clio R3 - not going

[mousti]

Chris Ingram probably not he said his Twingo will be probably ready again for Ypres.

[RICARDO75]

I have been talking to him.
He will receive the bodywork this week and in 5 or 6 days, I think it's possible to place the car ready.
Let's wait

[Fast Eddie WRC]

"Esapekka Lappi (FIN) Škoda Fabia S2000 (waiting official confirmation)"...

I cant believe Skoda dont have a planned programme already set out for their No.1 driver ? Surely they know which 2014 events he is doing by now !?

[mousti]

Not the first time that we don't know for sure what Skoda wants to do.

[Mirek]

Sure Škoda knows. It's just us who don't know :p

If You had ever something to do with Škoda You would know that silence or better equivocation is their modus operandi :D

[Luis Pacheco]

The apresentation of the rallye tomorrow at 17.30 (local time) can be seen live in the stream: http://www.livestream.com/satarallyeazores

[Tom206wrc]

I think Bouffier in the DS3 RRC is out of question now, as Hyundai WRC took him back for intensive tests :confused:

[WUff1]

I think Bouffier in the DS3 RRC is out of question now, as Hyundai WRC took him back for intensive tests :confused:

Think so too, and hope he´s not out of ERC too because of his Hyundai test engagement.

[RICARDO75]

"Esapekka Lappi (FIN) Škoda Fabia S2000 (waiting official confirmation)"...

I cant believe Skoda dont have a planned programme already set out for their No.1 driver ? Surely they know which 2014 events he is doing by now !?

Skoda doens't have plans to contest Azores.
It's the organization from Rally Azores that are in talks to them to bring Lappi. Nothing sure yet

[RS]

Think so too, and hope he´s not out of ERC too because of his Hyundai test engagement.

I can't believe he would be testing all week every week. Besides, it's healthy to keep a test driver "match fit" I would have thought.

[RICARDO75]

No Bouffier and no Lappi

[Fast Eddie WRC]

If no Lappi is confirmed, I think Skoda may be missing a trick not completing on the Azores... with the technical problems the Pug 208T16 has been experiencing at the start of its rally life, it would be a good chance to pick up another win ...

[RS]

If no Lappi is confirmed, I think Skoda may be missing a trick not completing on the Azores... with the technical problems the Pug 208T16 has been experiencing at the start of its rally life, it would be a good chance to pick up another win ...

I agree, and if he doesn't do Ypres he will only have done three events in the first half of the year...

[RICARDO75]

Bruno Magalhães with 207 S2000

[Luis Pacheco]

Without Lappi and the 208 still struggling for me Ricardo Moura has good chance to win, that if he get a S2000 or a Fiesta R5.

[RICARDO75]

Ricardo was testing in M-Sport. He arrived this afternoon

[PLuto]

If no Lappi is confirmed, I think Skoda may be missing a trick not completing on the Azores... with the technical problems the Pug 208T16 has been experiencing at the start of its rally life, it would be a good chance to pick up another win ...

From the beginning Skoda was planning NOT ATTEND Sata Rally Acores. It looks like it has changed during last days to mode "negotiations"...

[PLuto]

I agree, and if he doesn't do Ypres he will only have done three events in the first half of the year...

Lappi will do Ypres...

[liposh]

Wondering whether Loix will be obliged to let Lappi skip him if such situation will happen. :-D

[mousti]

Dont think so, and Ireland is not Ypres, but he could suprise us :D

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[Mirek]

Even if Lappi could be just behind Loix I can not imagine they would sacrifice victory of Freddy for Lappi's season points. In my opinion that's absolutely impossible. Just imagine what would the crowd on the Ypres square do?

[mousti]

Riot :D

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[RS]

I must say I think doing Ypres for Lappi instead of Azores is a bit of an odd decision in terms of collecting points potential. He was excellent in Ireland, but the entry list on Ypres is usually very strong and the R5 cars with high top speed could be very good there (if they can last the distance!)

On the other hand Azores is on his preferred surface, and the Fabia has always been very strong there. "Even" tarmac man Kopecky was able to win there last year against Breen, Bouffier, Kubica...

[RICARDO75]

Let's wait till Friday. There may be surprises...

[Luis Pacheco]

I do not believe that the entry list will be ​​known on Saturday...

[PLuto]

I must say I think doing Ypres for Lappi instead of Azores is a bit of an odd decision in terms of collecting points potential. He was excellent in Ireland, but the entry list on Ypres is usually very strong and the R5 cars with high top speed could be very good there (if they can last the distance!)

On the other hand Azores is on his preferred surface, and the Fabia has always been very strong there. "Even" tarmac man Kopecky was able to win there last year against Breen, Bouffier, Kubica...

There are different reasons which event to do or not to do...

[Luis Pacheco]

Like I said...

http://www.satarallyeacores.com/en/noticias/new-deadline-for-entries/

[RICARDO75]

Done

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t31.0-8/10295278_781335918557628_127173442727435353_o.jpg

[RS]

There are different reasons which event to do or not to do...

They're not too bothered about the title then?

[Tom206wrc]

Done

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t31.0-8/10295278_781335918557628_127173442727435353_o.jpg


Miguel Campos ??? :confused:

[Andre Oliveira]

Ricardo Moura lol

[Luis Pacheco]

Three times Portuguese champion and many people do not know his face. Would not surprise me...

[Mirek]

It's not surprising. Only small percentage of people is interested in foreign national championships and even less of them beyond reading result tables. Take it easy, it's like that with most of national champions...

[RICARDO75]

Robert Consani:

"En direct des ateliers de chez Delta Rally. Ma S2000 en cours de préparation pour les Acores."

https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1.0-9/10168013_312302525561359_1012500934880428159_n.jpg

[vino_93]

Three times Portuguese champion and many people do not know his face. Would not surprise me...

On a picture would you recognize Jean-Marie Cuoq ? Hermann Gassner ? Juha Salo ? Eli Evans ? Andis Neiksans ?

I suppose no (as me, except Cuoq). And that's logic. If some of us follow results, look at pictures, can identify the car on a picture, the face of the driver is other thing. If you are not from the country (and a close country of you), you don't have a reason to see his face.

[Luis Pacheco]

On a picture would you recognize Jean-Marie Cuoq ? Hermann Gassner ? Juha Salo ? Eli Evans ? Andis Neiksans ?

[QUOTE=Luis Pacheco;991086]Would not surprise me...

[Luis Pacheco]

On a picture would you recognize Jean-Marie Cuoq ? Hermann Gassner ? Juha Salo ? Eli Evans ? Andis Neiksans ?


Yes I would. I am 38 years old and even before knowing how to read I saw lot´s of magazines dedicated to motorsport, portuguese and foreign publications. I did not start playing attention to rallies yesterday as many people.

And honestly I do not understand the contents of the last two posts. As I said I think natural that many people do not recognize the face of the Portuguese champion of the last three years.

[Mirek]

Your original post looked a lot like a sarcastic view of how useless it is to be a Portuguese champion. Me and Vino_93 probably both understood it that way...

[RICARDO75]

Now you know who he is :) .
Ricardo Moura with the new Fiesta R5 at M-Sport.
The other guy is Augusto Ramiro the responsible for the preparation of their cars (ARC Sport)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t31.0-8/10295495_781697208521499_5065995175065964042_o.jpg

[RS]

Looks like definitely no Lappi on Azores "Our next outing in the ERC will be in Belgium, where our young drivers Esapekka Lappi and Sepp Wiegand will be in action at the Ypres Rally.”

[RICARDO75]

I'd love to see such entry list, but I'm afraid it is possible only in your dreams ;)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-9/10313957_834018089956823_1659219300432008065_n.jpg

[Jarek Z]

Not bad! Thanks for the link :)

[RICARDO75]

Moura's R5
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/t31.0-8/10333355_783730218318198_1209970768438808029_o.jpg

[liposh]

Hmm, the Fabia is still there. Is it sold yet?

[Andre Oliveira]

Skoda were bought by one sponsor of Moura, now run on Portuguese Hillclimb championship by the hands of Manuel Correia, assisted by ARC Sport too. Debut 2 weeks ago on Penha Hillclimb, this weekend on Falperra (European Championship).

[WUff1]

So entries are published, no big suprises from an international point of view.

Just wondering if Tarabus ran out of money, second ERC rally without him starting - I thought he wanted to do most ERC rallies this year?

And Bouffier ... think he has a lot of work to do with Hyundai tests for 2015 car - curious if we´ll see him at Ypres.

[PLuto]

So entries are published, no big suprises from an international point of view.

Just wondering if Tarabus ran out of money, second ERC rally without him starting - I thought he wanted to do most ERC rallies this year?

And Bouffier ... think he has a lot of work to do with Hyundai tests for 2015 car - curious if we´ll see him at Ypres.

Tarabus will continue, dont worry. From the beginning he was talking that he will not do all events. He will be on Acores to do recce.

About Bouffier - I think there is no problem with being Hyundai test driver, but lack of money to start in ERC events. Hope that everything will arrange for his start on Ypres.

[pucky54]

Just wondering if Tarabus ran out of money, second ERC rally without him starting - I thought he wanted to do most ERC rallies this year?

Eight events, no worries ;)

[Jarek Z]

Just wondering if Tarabus ran out of money, second ERC rally without him starting - I thought he wanted to do most ERC rallies this year?

He seems to be a logical man - crossed out the most expensive events.

[Jarek Z]

And Bouffier ... think he has a lot of work to do with Hyundai tests for 2015 car - curious if we´ll see him at Ypres.

Everything in the hands of his dog, as always! ;)

[mousti]

He seems to be a logical man - crossed out the most expensive events.
Personal reasons that Pluto knows more about it :). Let's hope Ypres can still be included in the schedule.

[Tom206wrc]

When is entrylist in seeded order available :confused:

[Luis Pacheco]

When is entrylist in seeded order available :confused:

Maybe next Sunday...

[PLuto]

Maybe next Sunday...

Or Sunday next week? ;)

[Luis Pacheco]

They have to "fit" the main competitors to the European along with the Junior class in the first 30 numbers, taking into account the live stages. And then there is also the "problem" with local teams that threaten not participate for dissatisfaction with the number assigned but in the end they are all in the start line...

[PLuto]

I think it is not necessary to put juniors so high, there will be maximum 10 cars in live...

[mousti]

Most important is that they are seeded together and that the first one probably Cerny is not after a slow competitor. :)

[PLuto]

Most important is that they are seeded together and that the first one probably Cerny is not after a slow competitor. :)

According to regulations they must be together in one group (for first leg).

[mousti]

According to regulations they must be together in one group (for first leg).
Seems fair to me. In Belgium they sometimes split the R2 or Junior Cup drivers in 2 groups what makes it a bit unfair.

[RICARDO75]

Entry list is out!
http://www.satarallyeacores.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/LISTA-INSCRITOS-FINAL-ERC-SATA.pdf

[Luis Pacheco]

I confess that I expected the Junior caravan higher in the list. I´m surprise.

[tommeke_B]

Nice to see Guillaume Dilley on the list with a C2 R2 Max. One of the quicker young drivers in Belgium, in the beginning he wasn't one of the fastest, but he improved a lot lately. I think it's going to be his very first gravel event. :)

[PLuto]

I confess that I expected the Junior caravan higher in the list. I´m surprise.

For me it is also quite surprise...

[Luis Pacheco]

Let´s hope next weekend we can see the same wheather conditions.

http://www.spotazores.com/cams/sete-cidades

[RICARDO75]

Today was nice with the first tests from Kajetanowicz, Gryazin and Moura

[RICARDO75]

https://scontent-a-cdg.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t31.0-8/1780939_10152076618338202_2898055655122165210_o.jp g

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t31.0-8/10333795_10152076624743202_8459233458022723082_o.j pg

[Juha_Koo]

Is there any special reason for why Gryazin changed his regular co Chumak to Eremeev (younger guy?) after Liepaja?

[Luis Pacheco]

A very nice day. I enjoyed the pace of Gryazin.

https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/10314498_746808125351648_2938660983007019287_n.jpg

[Luis Pacheco]

The pics I took today:

http://www.ralisonline.net/pt/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7025:fotos-testes-kajetonowicz-e-gryazin-acores&catid=70:erc&Itemid=129

[Andre Oliveira]

Moura testing video: http://youtu.be/s20eafrgDlU

[RICARDO75]

Moura
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdDu376Eo9U

Kajto and Gryazin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOrajMON2mc&feature=youtu.be

[Andre Oliveira]

Ricardo do you know the chassis number of Moura's car?

[Fred.]

Hi,

I search ERC's accréditations (VIP - Sponsor....).
Or Rally Guide with all passes or accrediations...

In MP, please.

Thanks

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Great amount of live TV coverage by Eurosport and also extra streamed stages on FIAERC.com :)

This puts the WRC to shame and just shows what is possible if the will is there from the orgainisers.


The live coverage will be broadcast as follows (all times are CET):



Friday 16 May

12:30hrs-13:00hrs: LIVE on Fiaerc.com (SS5 Feteiras 1, 7.46 kilometres)

13:00hrs-14:00hrs: LIVE on Eurosport (SS6 Sete Cidades 1, 23.90 kilometres)

18:30hrs-19:00hrs: LIVE on Fiaerc.com (SS9 Feteiras 2, 7.46 kilometres)

19:00hrs-20:00hrs: LIVE on Eurosport (SS10 Sete Cidades 2, 23.90 kilometres)

Saturday 17 May

13:00hrs-14:00hrs: LIVE on EUROSPORT (SS13 Tronqueira 1, 21.30 kilometres)

19:00hrs-20:00hrs: LIVE on EUROSPORT (SS17 Tronqueira 2 (21.30 kilometres)

http://www.fiaerc.com/news/detail/id/3900

[Luis Pacheco]

My "Monday Test" pictures.

https://www.facebook.com/luis.pacheco.507/media_set?set=a.747375051961622.1073741840.1000006 74022885&type=1

[Andre Oliveira]

Great pics Luis :) And finnaly know the chassis of Moura car (56). Btw, can you have a look to pilar B of Tlustak and see the chassis of it? It is one difficult to know ;)

[Luis Pacheco]

Btw, can you have a look to pilar B of Tlustak and see the chassis of it? It is one difficult to know ;)

Now will be difficult but Pluto can help you, I think.

[Andre Oliveira]

What your impression of Moura speed with Fiesta?

[dimviii]

My "Monday Test" pictures.

https://www.facebook.com/luis.pacheco.507/media_set?set=a.747375051961622.1073741840.1000006 74022885&type=1

Luis can t be seen if you are not at fb.

[Andre Oliveira]

Go to ralis.online.pt

[dimviii]

thanks!

[Luis Pacheco]

Luis can t be seen if you are not at fb.

No need to have an account on Facebook to see the photos.

[Luis Pacheco]

What your impression of Moura speed with Fiesta?

A pace of who is getting used to the car. But there are some videos of him testing a few days ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdDu376Eo9U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1T4AlGWBBGc

[RICARDO75]

Videos from Monday Test

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BxIDR3-JTU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSTIhC0uVQg&feature=em-uploademail

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Esapekka Lappi says 'Hello from Azores! We came here to do recce for the future. Very slippery uphill!'

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

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Azores 2014 PET including Breen & Abbring:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0muvsvblcn0

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bnc7u6bIIAAq3Gu.jpg:large

[RICARDO75]

Esapekka Lappi says 'Hello from Azores! We came here to do recce for the future. Very slippery uphill!'

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

Yesterday it rained a lot in this part of the island but the Sun is back and we're going to have good weather for the rally. This photo was taken on sete Cidades stage (the volcano). On Friday it will be all dry

[Mirek]

Great news if true! There was enough of rain and fog in last years!

[mousti]

Lappi got lucky on recce..

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=306685899486719&set=vb.140095496145761&type=2&theater

[Luis Pacheco]

Great news if true! There was enough of rain and fog in last years!

Seeing the satellite images and don´t believe that we will have a dry rallye....

http://www.weather.com/maps/maptype/satelliteworld/atlanticoceansatellite_large.html

[Luis Pacheco]

"Sete Cidades" stage at this hour:

http://www.spotazores.com/evento-direto-cameras?lang=pt-pt&eventid=119&camid=9656

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Will anyone challenge the 208T16's with the factory Skoda's not here ?

[Tom206wrc]

Will anyone challenge the 208T16's with the factory Skoda's not here ?


Reliability of the 208s should challenge the 208s... :rolleyes:

[Luis Pacheco]

Will anyone challenge the 208T16's with the factory Skoda's not here ?

From what I saw on Monday Test the two 208 under normal conditions will make a proof apart.

[RICARDO75]

Peugeot test
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.657295071015835.1073741907.108686465876701&type=1

[RICARDO75]

Stages for tomorrow:

Qualifying Stage at Remédios
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfkBQHg4Z4A#t=137

SS1 Vila Franca - São Brás 1 (this year in reverse)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4iJc8T_Iqg

SS2 Coroa da Mata
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruqBRWf5Kvo

SS3 Grupo Marques 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svLLHphWAwM

[RICARDO75]

This evening it's the City Show 22h30 (CET) live on TV and here:
http://www.rtp.pt/play/direto/rtpacores

[Luis Pacheco]

Let´s hope the stream of RTP Açores will not be cut to viewers outside Portugal.

[bluuford]

I would say that weather for tomorrow stages and also day after tomorrow looks good. Not completely clear but nothing like we have seen in last couple of years. A bit cloudy and maybe just a little humid in couple of places on Friday (higher elevations). Those rain clouds should miss Acores.

[mousti]

Let´s hope the stream of RTP Açores will not be cut to viewers outside Portugal.

sadly not :(

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Watch here: http://www.tvtuga.com/rtp-acores/

[stefanvv]

http://www.naopagotv.com/rtpacores

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Photo's from the SP: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152396551288486&type=3&l=7c878b5865

https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/10298744_10152396552238486_7735304171510404370_n.j pg

[Jarek Z]

Is Bernardo Sousa a football fanatic or what?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Watching a couple of 'my' old cars so far - Pug309 GTI and R5 GT Turbo ! :D

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Is Bernardo Sousa a football fanatic or what?

If he is, Benfica just lost the Europa final :(

[dimviii]

Watching a couple of 'my' old cars so far - Pug309 GTI and R5 GT Turbo ! :D

i am a bit close.r5 gt & 306 gti race.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

i am a bit close.r5 gt & 306 gti race.

And here's a Saxo VTS to complete the set of my old school cars ! :)

[liposh]

BTW boys, where can I find shakedown and especially Qualifying results? ;-)
...oh, I see, official website: http://www.satarallyeacores.com/resultados-2014/ ...30 minutes ago there were 2013 results, but now it is OK.

[Tom206wrc]

Thanks for the link Liposh :)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

So far Breen fastest on QS, Abbring 3rd..

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Fastest Time so far for @Craig_Breen (1:59.854) in front of R. Moura (2:01.093), @Kajto_pl (2:01.358) and @KevinAbbring (2:01.885)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

SS3 - Grupo Marques SSS live tonight on RTP Azores ! 7pm UK, 8pm CET

http://www.rtp.pt/acores/index.php?article=36310&visual=3&layout=10&tm=9

Watch here: http://www.tvtuga.com/rtp-acores/

[PLuto]

Qualify results

1 1 Craig Breen Scott Martin Peugeot 208 T16 01:59,854
2 5 Ricardo Moura Sancho Eiró Ford Fiesta R5 02:01,093
3 3 Kajetan Kajetanowicz Jaroslaw Baran Ford Fiesta R5 02:01,358
4 4 Kevin Abbring Sebastian Marshall Peugeot 208 T16 02:01,885
5 2 Vasily Gryazin Dmitry Eremeev Ford Fiesta S2000 02:03,776
6 6 Bruno Magalhães Carlos Magalhães Peugeot 207 S2000 02:03,907
7 9 Robert Consani Maxine Vilmot Peugeot 207 S2000 02:04,848
8 7 Bernardo Sousa Hugo Magalhães Ford Fiesta RRC 02:06,419
9 8 Jaroslav Orsák David Smeidler Skoda Fabia S2000 02:06,887
10 11 Jean-Michel Raoux Laurent Magat Peugeot 207 S2000 02:07,437
11 10 Giacomo Costenaro Justin Bardini Peugeot 207 S2000 02:08,246
12 12 Antonin Tlustak Jan Skaloud Skoda Fabia S2000 02:09,004

[PLuto]

Bernardo Sousa stopped on liaison from QS to service, so he is not classified on QS.

[PLuto]

Start order

1 Sousa
2 Tlusťák
3 Costenaro
4 Raoux
5 Orsák
6 Consani
7 Magalhães
8 Gryazin
9 Abbring
10 Kajetanowicz
11 Moura
12 Breen

[Tom206wrc]

Any news about QS for the Junior R2 class :confused:

[Mirek]

According to Pluto Lefevbre rolled.

[bluuford]

Bernardo Sousa stopped on liaison from QS to service, so he is not classified on QS.
I heard they pushed the car to service.. for 1km. Are you sure?

[PLuto]

Any news about QS for the Junior R2 class :confused:

There is no QS for juniors. And shakedown times are not so important. As shakedown stage has different character than rest of stages, most of crews is doing it only for have more tyres.

[PLuto]

I heard they pushed the car to service.. for 1km. Are you sure?

I am sure. He had electrical issue, he went from QS directly to service to have time to find a problem. Thats why he is not classified in QS and was choosing his position as last one.

[RICARDO75]

will Lefebvre continue? I was in the midle of the stage and passed very fast

[Tom206wrc]

Why no Aleksander Zawada at the start of the rally :confused:

[RICARDO75]

Zawada didn't came

[Tom206wrc]

OK it wasn't on his program then ;)

[Tom206wrc]

On Rallybase website they are 53 authorized crews at the start but on the leg one starting order they are only 42...what's going on :confused:

[Jarek Z]

I heard they pushed the car to service.. for 1km. Are you sure?

What do you mean? He rented a car worth 200 000 € and it can't even survive a liaison section? ;)

[bluuford]

https://twitter.com/The_Rally_Guru/status/466914505772257281/photo/1
Sousa pushing the car..

[bluuford]

https://twitter.com/The_Rally_Guru/status/466914505772257281/photo/1
Sousa pushing the car..

[Jarek Z]

https://twitter.com/The_Rally_Guru/status/466914505772257281/photo/1
Sousa pushing the car..

What an unlucky week for Benfica Lisboa! ;)

[Jarek Z]

He should have rented my 17-year-old VW Golf III! Too bad I sold it last year! It never failed me! ;)

[Mirek]

Jarek, something for You... according to Pluto only 41 crews started in ERC field. Many of drivers previously shown in ERC list are doing only national event (including Meireles, Lopez or Salvi).

[Fast Eddie WRC]

1-2 for 208T16 drivers on SS1 but Kejto & Moura in touch a few secs back...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Breen keeps the lead, just (0.9s), from Kajto after SS3 and has some front bumper damage:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BnsnVOYCAAENc9d.jpg

Giacomo Costenaro tried to take the new jump flat out on the SSS...:eek:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BnskQ6wCcAA16Qq.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Close-up of Breen's damage:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bnsp4W_CcAA4kXM.jpg:large

Hope the radiator is alright !

[Jarek Z]

Jarek, something for You... according to Pluto only 41 crews started in ERC field. Many of drivers previously shown in ERC list are doing only national event (including Meireles, Lopez or Salvi).

Is it another "two-rallies-in-one" event? I thought there was only one entry list?

[liposh]

Have you seen Joao Barros and his big but very smooth jump? It was one of top jumps I have seen here in last 3 or more years.

[Jarek Z]

Close fight for the 1st place so far. I didn't expect Kajto to be so fast. Well done! Tomorrow should be interesting.

[HaCo]

Yep, great pace by Katjo!

[mousti]

New Gearbox for Abbring

[nafpaktos]

Everybody must see Lefebvre stage times!

[EightGear]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/113972

'Abbring was involved in the day's most bizarre turn of events, which occurred in the in-control in Ponta Delgarda.*Giacomo Costenaro's Peugeot 207 slammed into the open driver's door of Abbring's Peugeot as the Dutchman was talking to the press, prompting him to run after the Italian to remonstrate.'

[nafpaktos]

I would like very much to see the video!

[Jafry]

Photos from Acores DAY1: http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=1258

[Mirek]

Is it another "two-rallies-in-one" event? I thought there was only one entry list?

Comedy gold. Some crews are back in ERC field :D

47 crews started in ERC. What is important is that Salvi, Meireles and Lopez are running ERC event. Good addition to the competition.

[rage82]

Next stages ( ss5/9 ) will be live on fiaerc.com and stages 6/10 on Eurosport Tv channel.

[Jarek Z]

Comedy gold. Some crews are back in ERC field :D

47 crews started in ERC. What is important is that Salvi, Meireles and Lopez are running ERC event. Good addition to the competition.

So do we have one rally again? I don't have much time today, so it's good to see you follow the latest events Mirek ;)

[PLuto]

So do we have one rally again? I don't have much time today, so it's good to see you follow the latest events Mirek ;)

Not all crews has returned back to ERC field, only some of them :)

[Jarek Z]

I was checking the Production Cup results yesterday and Adruzilo Lopes wasn't there. But today he is leading. He must have changed his mind overnight ;)

[Jarek Z]

Not all crews has returned back to ERC field, only some of them :)

Who knows, maybe some of them will return this evening? The situation changes very quickly :D

[Francis44]

Something has happened to Moura, he is not at stage end.

And no Kajetanowicz aswell.

[rage82]

No Craig Breen at the end of the stage too.

[rage82]

Kajetanowicz and Moura with broken suspension

[Fast Eddie WRC]

WTF ... top 3 stopped in stage ??!!

[hari]

No Craig Breen at the end of the stage too.

Brenn has not yet started the stage. Probably stopped after Kajetanowicz / Moura incident.

[rage82]

Breen hasn't start the stage yet because of the blockage from Moura and Kajto's cars

[Jarek Z]

WTF ... top 3 stopped in stage ??!!

According to Abbring: "There were huge rocks on the road and I believe Kajetanowicz hit it. This is not rallying."

[Jarek Z]

I have no idea why FIA or Eurosport choose such stupid events for ERC. First Ireland, now this, can't they use their brains???

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Phew.. Breen just blocked.

Whats with the rocks though ?

[Andre Oliveira]

I don't know about this but Moura suffered some events ago something with spikes.

[Mirek]

I have no idea why FIA or Eurosport choose such stupid events for ERC. First Ireland, now this, can't they use their brains???

Why is it stupid? It's one of the most beautiful places in the world and the stages are very nice and completely different from anything else in the calendar. Some drivers crashed, so what? Last weekend in Argentina plenty of world best drivers crashed on first proper stage too and the Earth didn't stop rotating ;)

[giù tutto!]

Why is it stupid? It's one of the most beautiful places in the world and the stages are very nice and completely different from anything else in the calendar. Some drivers crashed, so what? Last weekend in Argentina plenty of world best drivers crashed on first proper stage too and the Earth didn't stop rotating ;)

+1

[mousti]

I hope Kajto continues in ERC though..

[Tom206wrc]

Many things happened on that SS4 :eek:

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Did Breen get a notional time for SS4 ?

[Mirek]

Did Breen get a notional time for SS4 ?

You are too fast for FIA stewards :D

Anyway it's a pity we lost both Ford drivers. Now Peugeots are without other competition :(

[wrc1600]

"I only saw Kajetanowicz. I am not saying it's the truth but the rocks on the racing line cannot be on the road due to cars in front of us. I am quite sure Kajetanowicz has retired due to a rock like this. I don't know what this is about. They are bigger than basket balls."

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Whats going on with Breen anyone ?

[wrc1600]

Whats going on with Breen anyone ?

He's on the SS5

[mousti]

Kajto has continued after repairs..

[Fast Eddie WRC]

SS4 cancelled ?

No ES coverage via ERC website? :(

[Nornbugger]

I have no idea why FIA or Eurosport choose such stupid events for ERC. First Ireland, now this, can't they use their brains???

What are you saying about Ireland lad? It was a 1st rate event with great organisation and stages, dont go shouting your mouth of about stuff you clearly know nothing about

[sete]

Orsak smash the left rear Wheel now on SS6

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Re SS4 - Organisers halted the action before event leader Craig Breen had taken to the 7.82-kilometre test. Notional times will be awarded to Breen and all other drivers... :)

Now no time for him on SS5 ???

[Mirek]

What are you saying about Ireland lad? It was a 1st rate event with great organisation and stages, dont go shouting your mouth of about stuff you clearly know nothing about

There was a discussion about that in CoI dedicated thread. Jarek was right in his points - there was very little interest from local drivers to take part in ERC event and the overall number of ERC entrant was very low (again because of absence of local drivers). Those are valid points. The event and the stages are great but when locals are not interested to take part in ERC event than why to have it there?

[Tom206wrc]

Times of SS5 are long to come :confused:

Edit: Breen best time so far SS5 ;)

[Mirek]

Times of SS5 are long to come :confused:

They took an alternative route probably and therefore I guess they start SS5 later.

[sete]

Orsak retired from the race after incident on SS6

[sete]

Breen is going very hard on the stage,had a few big moments

[Francis44]

Lots of moments and punctures from this live stage. Bernardo wins the stage.

[Tom206wrc]

Lots of problems for Bruno Magalhaes on that SS6 :(

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Breen did well to only lose 1.3s to Abbring with a puncture.

[dupanton]

What a stupid notional times on SS4. How can Ingram and others loose 12.5s on Lefebvre, Immonen and Cerny without even driving the stage...

[Mirek]

What a stupid notional times on SS4. How can Ingram and others loose 12.5s on Lefebvre, Immonen and Cerny without even driving the stage...

This stupidity with notional times repeats almost every occasion with FIA stewards.

Stewards of the meeting:

Anita Passalis (GRC) FIA – Chairman
Tomas Kunc (CZE) FIA
Eduardo Portugal Ribeiro (PRT) FPAK/ASN

Somehow I doubt Tomáš Kunc would support this idea. I thought he was one of the few reasonable guys in our ASN...

EDIT: Notional times shall be responsibility of the clerk of the course but I guess the stewards could took the decision anyway. Who knows.

[mousti]

Same thing happened in TAC without FIA stewards. Jamie Brown with Fiesta R2 got 30 seconds more than the 208 cup drivers. Reason is Fiesta R2 can't drive as fast as the 208 according to them. Brown finished the rally 29.7 seconds slower. Means that he got screwed from the victory.

[Tom206wrc]

Magalhaes SS7 ;(

[Francis44]

About stones on the stage. I remember last year someone tried to sabotage Moura's rally in the Azores regional championship, which in itself is pretty strange considering he is from the Islands. If I remember correctly there was even a police investigation. I do hope those idiots with the ambition to ruin Moura's races have the decency to remember that this is a internanional rally.

Guess what?! Moura retired after hitting "big rocks".

[Mirek]

http://www.fiaerc.com/videogallery/detail/id_event/26/id/404/t/ERC-AC%CC%A7ORES-KAJETANOWICZ-TAKING-A-HUGE-RISK-ON-SS1

http://www.fiaerc.com/videogallery/detail/id_event/26/id/405/t/ERC-AC%CC%A7ORES-SS1-FROM-THE-HELICOPTER

[Tom206wrc]

Fantastic performance by Stéphane Lefèbvre so far ;)

[Jarek Z]

Kajto announced that he will re-join the rally tomorrow.

[Nornbugger]

There was a discussion about that in CoI dedicated thread. Jarek was right in his points - there was very little interest from local drivers to take part in ERC event and the overall number of ERC entrant was very low (again because of absence of local drivers). Those are valid points. The event and the stages are great but when locals are not interested to take part in ERC event than why to have it there?

A debate for another time and place, I thought that he was making reference to stage conditions as mentioned in the preceding posts. I still dont agree with him though, you would end with a 3 round championship of Ypres, Barum and Sanremo, no other event is likely to provide locals who have the talent and machinery to run at the front.

[Mirek]

A debate for another time and place, I thought that he was making reference to stage conditions as mentioned in the preceding posts. I still dont agree with him though, you would end with a 3 round championship of Ypres, Barum and Sanremo, no other event is likely to provide locals who have the talent and machinery to run at the front.

It's not about running in front but about running at all :) For example in Ypres there is something like 60 local crews on start. In CoI it was 9 (British).

[Nornbugger]

It's not about running in front but about running at all :) For example in Ypres there is something like 60 local crews on start. In CoI it was 9 (British).

Figures are misleading as the CoI was 2 events in one, British and Irish was 18 entries I think? Given the overall health of the sport on the British Isles right now thats not bad, and it had a great entry in the National to back it all up

[sete]

Breen- fire in engine bay in the finnish of SS8

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Nooo not another problem with the 208 :(

[Tom206wrc]

;(

[sete]

Breen has retired from race

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Gutted for Breen.

Peugeot this isnt acceptable, new car or not.