Rally Liepaja 2015

[Bartek]

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[Tom206wrc]

Chuchala stopped and Rohtmets stopped.


What happened to Chuchala :confused:

[bluuford]

Wtach the picture above, car nr 39. Crashed

[bluuford]

Nice conditions for the first cars: https://twitter.com/essFELIXs/status/564363026393223168/photo/1
SS9

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Snow and fog this morning... nasty conditions...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9ULrphCIAAsH_j.png:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9ToHFcCQAAKUbd.png:large

[Medved]

Kajetanowicz Crash On SS5 - onboard - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYKc8_oZ7W4

[bluuford]

Rohtmets retired after the stage: "No power in the engine, strange noises from the engine."
Ogryzek and Pieniążek are stopped a bit before ss9 end.
edit: Ogryzek finally finished the stage

[Fast Eddie WRC]

One to go... bring it home Craig ! :)

And Junior Chris Ingram...

[Rallyper]

One to go... bring it home Emil !

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Finally... a win for Craig Breen !! :champion:

With 208T16 reliability and a bit of luck at last, the win comes and the Championship battle is on. :)

[cosmin_sb]

Consani 5th overall after started the day on 11 position

[bluuford]

good starting position for him. Jeets had one position wrong and se what happend to him. He should receive snow plough trophy today :-P

[Tom206wrc]

One to go... bring it home Craig ! :)

And Junior Chris Ingram...

Don't forget Jon Armstrong, in front of Ingram ;)

[Tom206wrc]

Consani 5th overall after started the day on 11 position


He also had many Junior 2WD cars in front of him ;)

[cosmin_sb]

a quick standing (possible mistake :) ):1. Kajetanowicz 45 2. Breen and Consani 40p 4 Lukyanuk 32p 5 Plangi 28p

[Tom206wrc]

Interesting the points standing of Consani !!! That can only encourage him to continue ERC program :)

[focus206]

does Plangi have a ERC program or is this just a one-off?

[RS]

Congratulations to Craig Breen, well deserved win after a steady drive, although I still think Lukyanuk would have the edge on speed had he not crashed.

[Barreis]

Just watched first day full coverage and saw that official opel motorsport team is in Liepaja...

[Mintexmemory]

Congratulations to Craig Breen, well deserved win after a steady drive, although I still think Lukyanuk would have the edge on speed had he not crashed.

Maybe on any given stage, BUT Lukyanuk was on his 'specialist' territory and Craig's pace must have spooked him. Well done CB.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

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[Fast Eddie WRC]

Breen onboard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9d6Pjt-s4o&list=PLkw5cEy9y-sktBTlBucOGv1rHqVjuJYGT


Win, win, win, win... ;) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQmCqRunK8w

[Jarek Z]

Interesting the points standing of Consani !!! That can only encourage him to continue ERC program :)

I think Consani is the only driver from the top who finished both ERC rounds. Without winning one single stage he is now 2nd or 3rd overal in the championship.

[Jarek Z]

a quick standing (possible mistake :) ):1. Kajetanowicz 45 2. Breen and Consani 40p 4 Lukyanuk 32p 5 Plangi 28p

According to http://rajdy.autoklub.pl/news/kajto-nadal-liderem-erc,59568 the ERC standings look like this:
1. Kajetanowicz 45,
2. Breen 40,
3. Consani 40,
4. Łukjaniuk 32,
5. Plangi 28,
6. Butvilas 23,
7. Tarabus 22,
8. Svilis 14,
9. Fischerlehner 14,
10. Bergkvist 12.

[WUff1]

Finally... a win for Craig Breen !! :champion:

With 208T16 reliability and a bit of luck at last, the win comes and the Championship battle is on. :)

Im sure he´ll win it this year, Skoda too few starts, and also Kajto and more even Lukyanuk, his only top rivals who are not only local drivers, don´t have the budget to start on all rallies, which minimies their chances of course.

[dimviii]

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http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2015/photos/rally_liep_257_ja_2015/jas_untitled-0835.jpg

http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/fotogalery.php?events=20139&fotograf=125

[Jeppe]

Congrats to Emil Bergqvist & Joakim Sjöberg and the whole ADAC Opel Rallye Junior Team! I´d say a really cool drive!!!

It´s a big win for the young Swede and it´s also been a while when Opel has achieved any major victories in the ERC,

[Jarek Z]

Jonathan Hirschi strikes back!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgEDF-vN3VE

[Jeppe]

Jonathan Hirschi strikes back!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgEDF-vN3VE

Just awesome!!! First Jänner and now this ;) ;)

[Ucci]

Big congrats to Breen and his co-driver. Although they were not the fastest, this time they had luck on their side. Deserved, after last year's disastre, this came as a relief to them and also to PSA.
Second to mention-crazy R2 drivers. Almost unbelivable stage times....

[LVrainman]

What's the reason of retirement for Julius Tannert :confused:

here are some pics of his technical problem.. all 5 studs broken off the front wheel.
http://rekurzeme.diena.lv/sports/foto-svilim-tresa-vieta-pec-rallija-liepaja-pirmas-dienas-vadiba-brins-92670

[bluuford]

Plangi´s Co-driver told in press conference that they might start in ERC Portugal as well. They are definitely starting in Rally Estonia with their Evo X. He also told that this car should be Ok to beat Craig in Rally Estonia ;-) Remember, last year he was driving 208 T16.

[CameraMan]

Rally gallery from both days: http://www.rally-video.eu/rally-liepaja-2015-erc-round-2-gallery/

[bluuford]

Lukyanuk lost the rear in a ditch, rolled twice and got stuck .. No fans to help him out. :(


'The Belarus driver was leading Rally Liepāja when he and co-driver Yevhen Chervonenko came into an innocent looking fifth-gear corner.
“It was a simple corner, which tightened over a crest,” said Lukyanuk. “We lost the rear of the car in the middle of the corner and went into a ditch onto the inside and rolled two times. There were no spectators there, it isn’t the place you would go to watch because it was a simple corner, so we couldn’t get the car out. It is a shame and I am really sorry for the fans and the team. The car is not badly damaged, so we would like to restart tomorrow to check the settings and the handling of the car.”

The Belarus driver? :-) :-) :-) :-) you mean this: http://www.belarus.com/Graphics/9345/9345_Dside%28F%29.jpg

[A FONDO]

Very poor rally. Halls Winter from previous week was ways better.

Lukanyuk says he has a program of 9 ERC rounds this year. About his crash he says he is not fully used to the Fiesta yet, it has shorter steering than Mitsubishi's and Subaru's and at the same time the steering angle is smaller. He is certain he would not have gone off with his usual Evo.

[bluuford]

Very poor rally. Halls Winter from previous week was ways better.

Lukanyuk says he has a program of 9 ERC rounds this year. About his crash he says he is not fully used to the Fiesta yet, it has shorter steering than Mitsubishi's and Subaru's and at the same time the steering angle is smaller. He is certain he would not have gone off with his usual Evo.
From Estonian championship I can tell you that his weakest surface is snow. And no experience with tarmac.

[Jarek Z]

Very poor rally.

I agree. Next in the calendar is Circuit of Ireland Rally, which is going to be another disaster, like last year.

[KKSF]

PURE ACTION (Crashes, Mistakes, Close calls)
KKSF HD video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nf-lpzo8qOU

[martini2771]

Some action from Rally Liepāja 2015: http://motorsunsports.lv/video/rally-liepaja-2015

Use Google Chrome and enable HD 50p for full watching experience

[tolis]

Junior ERC championship report from Liepaja!
It is worth having a look!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOu1FDgt5G4

[bluuford]

some nice action. PS! at the end of video you can see how to drive safety car :-P
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pyz-8dXmfI&feature=youtu.be

[vino_93]

Is Zawada linked with Opel Motorsport, as this name appear on his car ?
And why is Berglund marked as "Opel Sweden" and not Opel Motorsport ? Isn't it Opel Motorsport which is running him ?

[Rallyper]

Is Zawada linked with Opel Motorsport, as this name appear on his car ?
And why is Berglund marked as "Opel Sweden" and not Opel Motorsport ? Isn't it Opel Motorsport which is running him ?

Bergkvist

[Mirek]

some nice action. PS! at the end of video you can see how to drive safety car :-P
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pyz-8dXmfI&feature=youtu.be

That tyre chicane on a snow/gravel event is weird...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Im sure he´ll win it this year, Skoda too few starts, and also Kajto and more even Lukyanuk, his only top rivals who are not only local drivers, don´t have the budget to start on all rallies, which minimies their chances of course.

Kajto seemed to confirm that he will be in Ireland after some banter with Craig Breen.

Maybe if he does well there his sponsors might enable him to do more events...

[Jarek Z]

Is Zawada linked with Opel Motorsport, as this name appear on his car ?

Yes, Zawada has some support from Opel Motorsport:
http://www.fiaerc.com/news/detail/id/6810

[Fast Eddie WRC]

The Belarus driver? :-) :-) :-) :-) you mean this: http://www.belarus.com/Graphics/9345/9345_Dside%28F%29.jpg

Ha ha - quote was from ERC.com ... :rolleyes:

Lukyanuk does drive with a Belarus driving licence though, he and his-co-driver having adopted the nationality as part of their 'We Want Peace' campaign.

[WUff1]

From Estonian championship I can tell you that his weakest surface is snow. And no experience with tarmac.


... as we have seen at Jänner Rally ;)

[Fotodarius]

2015 Rally Liepaja photo gallery:
www.fotodarius.lt

[Mirek]

Ralfs Sirmacis awarded with a Colin McRae Flat Out Trophy.

[Jarek Z]

And Kajto is the ERC ice master.

[vino_93]

Bergkvist

Ups, yes sorry ;)

[edgars944]

Some photos:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.854100411314792.1073741904.531301770261326&type=1

[bluuford]

I am just looking pictures and I wonder when was the last time when we had so many cars with Pirelli tyres, especially 4wd cars. Plangi, Lukjanuk, Svilis, Butvilas, Consani, Katjo, Koltun, Tlustak, Vorobjovs, Costenardo, Tushkanova, Kabacinski, etc.? Basically only new Peugeots and Opel were using Michelin (some Peugeots were also with Pirelli, like Volver, Ogryzek).

[Andre Oliveira]

Photos here (http://ewrc-results.com/foto.php?e=20139&t=Rally-Liepāja-2015)

http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2015/photos/rally_liep_257_ja_2015/mn_001.jpg
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http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2015/photos/rally_liep_257_ja_2015/jas_untitled-1304.jpg

[Jeppe]

I am just looking pictures and I wonder when was the last time when we had so many cars with Pirelli tyres, especially 4wd cars. Plangi, Lukjanuk, Svilis, Butvilas, Consani, Katjo, Koltun, Tlustak, Vorobjovs, Costenardo, Tushkanova, Kabacinski, etc.? Basically only new Peugeots and Opel were using Michelin (some Peugeots were also with Pirelli, like Volver, Ogryzek).

I think one of the reasons is that Pirelli got very good sales work and tactics in the Baltic area. Also price / tyre are lower and that interests many privateers. And of course Pirelli IS competitive tyre in the ice/snow events.

[PLuto]

I am just looking pictures and I wonder when was the last time when we had so many cars with Pirelli tyres, especially 4wd cars. Plangi, Lukjanuk, Svilis, Butvilas, Consani, Katjo, Koltun, Tlustak, Vorobjovs, Costenardo, Tushkanova, Kabacinski, etc.? Basically only new Peugeots and Opel were using Michelin (some Peugeots were also with Pirelli, like Volver, Ogryzek).

I would like to note, that all juniors (so including Opels) must use Michelin tyres.

[PLuto]

I think one of the reasons is that Pirelli got very good sales work and tactics in the Baltic area. Also price / tyre are lower and that interests many privateers. And of course Pirelli IS competitive tyre in the ice/snow events.

For me it is easy - Pirelli sell you without problems, what you want. They are same competitive as Michelin, but price is 1/3 lower...

[bluuford]

I would like to note, that all juniors (so including Opels) must use Michelin tyres.

Ahhaaa.. than you for the clarification!Business in Michelin tent would have been very quiet without this rule.

[Jarek Z]

And Kajto is the ERC ice master.

Ice Master final standings:
1 Kajetan KAJETANOWICZ (POL) 238 pts
2 Alexey LUKYANUK (BLR) 166
3 Craig BREEN (IRL) 77
4 Jaromir TARABUS (CZE) 56
5 Robert CONSANI (FRA) 50

[nafpaktos]

I read on fb Hirshi to apologise for what he said to his co driver after their crash.do we know what exactly he said?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RgEDF-vN3VE

[vino_93]

That mustn't be in this video, because there's nothing insulting.
CD : "I told you we were too fast"
D : "So now it [the car] is dead ... isn't it ?"
CD : "I think"

So must be in private

[nafpaktos]

Thanks

[faateris]

Rally Liepāja 2015' - photos - http://janisasaris.com/jaunumi

JA

[Plhus]

My photos:

http://www.src.czechrallyeweb.net/pages/liepaja2015.htm