Rally Liepaja 2015 [Archive] - Motorsport Forums

RICARDO75

1st January 2015, 21:06

Craig Breen / Scot Martin (IRL/GBR) Peugeot 208 T16 (ERC 1)
Jonathan Hirschi / Vincent Landais (CHE/FRA) Peugeot 208 T16 (ERC 1)

David Botka / Peter Michalik (HUN) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX (ERC 2)
Łukasz Kabaciński / Grzegorz Dachowski (POL) Subaru Impreza STI (ERC 2)

Mikhail Skripnikov / Aleksey Krylov (RUS) Renault Clio R3 (ERC 3)
Steve Røkland / James Aldridge (NOR) Peugeot 208 R2 (ERC 3/J)
Diogo Gago / Jorge Carvalho (PRT) Peugeot 208 R2 (ERC 3/J)
Jon Armstrong / Karl Atkinson (GBR/IRL) Ford Fiesta R2 (ERC 3/J)
Vasily Gryazin / TBA (RUS) Peugeot 208 R2
Ralfs Sirmacis / Maris Kulšs (LTV) Peugeot 208 R2
Chris Ingram / Gabin Moreau (GBR) Peugeot 208 R2
Alex Parpottas / Alexander Kihurani (GBR/USA) Ford Fiesta R2
Reinis Nitišs / ??? (LTV) Ford Fiesta R2

Vladik

1st January 2015, 21:36

Reinis Nitišs / ??? (LTV) Ford Fiesta R2

Reinis codriver for this rally will be Maris Neiksans. There is a chance that Lukyanuk will also drive this rally with Fiesta R5 and with his regular codriver Aleksey Arnautov

1st January 2015, 21:42

If Lukyanuk is going to do an extended ERC programme this event would make sense for him IMO.

Tom206wrc

1st January 2015, 22:35

Wim_Impreza

2nd January 2015, 10:54

Maybe also Guillaume de Mévius in Junior ERC :confused:

Normally yes. The plans for Guillaume de Mévius is to do the whole Junior ERC this year.

garais22

2nd January 2015, 12:10

SRT team with brothers Gryazins, Sirmacis and Nitišs before new Year have 3 day tests
PHOTO: http://www.go4speed.lv/lv/photo/rallijs/879-foto-sirmacis-nitiss-un-grjazini-gatavojas-jaunajai-rallija-sezonai/

4th January 2015, 22:38

Kajto confirmed Liepaja.

Negaiss

8th January 2015, 08:35

In interview on Latvian website - http://www.go4speed.lv/lv/news/erc/4110-lukjanuks-liepajas-erc-mes-ar-kajetanovicu-cinisimies-vel-sivak/ - Lukyanuk says, that he an Kjato will be fighting hard in Liepaja. I supose that that means he has plans to to that rally with an R5.

stefanvv

8th January 2015, 09:46

I supose that that means he has plans to to that rally with an R5.

Yes, he confirmed R5

Vladik

8th January 2015, 12:33

Yes, he confirmed R5

Seems like he will drive again with Chervonenko, not with his regular co-driver...

Tom206wrc

8th January 2015, 14:44

...
Mikhail Skripnikov / Aleksey Krylov (RUS) Renault Clio R3 (ERC 3)
Steve Røkland / James Aldridge (NOR) Peugeot 208 R2 (ERC 3/J)
Diogo Gago / Jorge Carvalho (PRT) Peugeot 208 R2 (ERC 3/J)
Jon Armstrong / Karl Atkinson (GBR/IRL) Ford Fiesta R2 (ERC 3/J)
Vasily Gryazin / TBA (RUS) Peugeot 208 R2
Ralfs Sirmacis / Maris Kulšs (LTV) Peugeot 208 R2
Chris Ingram / Gabin Moreau (GBR) Peugeot 208 R2
Alex Parpottas / Alexander Kihurani (GBR/USA) Ford Fiesta R2
Reinis Nitišs / ??? (LTV) Ford Fiesta R2

Finally John Armstrong in a 208 R2 on entrylist ;)

RICARDO75

8th January 2015, 19:20

Finally John Armstrong in a 208 R2 on entrylist ;)

Yes. He had already confirmed yet in December to race on Latvia and Ireland and he will be doing 00 duties in the Donegal forestry stages at the end of this month in the new car.

For Latvia, also Jullius Tanert with Opel, Alex Parpottas (Ford) and proprably Chris Hingram

PLuto

8th January 2015, 19:22

Yes. He had already confirmed yet in December to race on Latvia and Ireland and he will be doing 00 duties in the Donegal forestry stages at the end of this month in the new car.

For Latvia, also Jullius Tanert with Opel, Alex Parpottas (Ford) and proprably Chris Hingram

Alex will not do Latvia, he will start from Ireland.

RICARDO75

8th January 2015, 19:43

I wanted to say: probably Parpottas and Ingram :)

sindroms

13th January 2015, 07:25

Entry list starts to fill up, nice latest entries - Guillaume de Mevius, Sim Plangi - http://autorally.lv/?m=2&r=125&l=2

Tom206wrc

14th January 2015, 02:22

On ewrc-results the entrylist is even bigger :confused:

WUff1

14th January 2015, 07:07

On ewrc-results the entrylist is even bigger :confused:

Entrylist on ewrc-results.com also includes rumors, we already talked about it before Jänner Rallye.

PLuto

14th January 2015, 13:03

Entrylist on ewrc-results.com also includes rumors, we already talked about it before Jänner Rallye.

I prefer list of really entered crews than gossip lists... I like it every year especially at Barum Rally, where I am in talks with the drivers, so I know who is really entered and who is thinking about entering. But this gossip lists are usually really funny...

Jarek Z

14th January 2015, 13:14

Entrylist on ewrc-results.com also includes rumors, we already talked about it before Jänner Rallye.

What? Are you joking? Is someone publishing rumored entry lists? :D And what are they based on? Gossip from the local grocery store? ;)

tolis

14th January 2015, 17:05

Entrylist on ewrc-results.com also includes rumors, we already talked about it before Jänner Rallye.
Yes, it includes Consani and Gryazin that said they will do Liepaja and Ingram that will probably do JERC this year.

John Williams

14th January 2015, 18:30

Is the entry fee less for a 'rumour' entry?

If so, please put me down in an R5 Hyundai. My Mother will co-drive. She is only 83.

PLuto

14th January 2015, 19:41

Is the entry fee less for a 'rumour' entry?

If so, please put me down in an R5 Hyundai. My Mother will co-drive. She is only 83.

I think that entry fee for this rumour entry is free. It is only enough to write here on forum, that you want to start. But your attempt to make entry has two biggest mistakes - you didnt wrote name of your mother, her age is not enough. And you are entering with the car, which dont have homologation and is still only in development ;)

Andre Oliveira

14th January 2015, 23:36

eWRC-results.com entry list, like explained by Tolis, are made with this: http://2015.lvrally.com/eng/rally-liepaja/competitors/ec

+ drivers projects. The important thing is have the correct official entry list when published ;)

Mirek

14th January 2015, 23:55

garais22

15th January 2015, 09:12

VIDEO: SRT team ERC 2WD class driver Ralfs Sirmacis before start testing Peugeot 208 R2 make a debut with Mitsubishi Evo IX R4. Looks fast
http://www.go4speed.lv/lv/news/rallijsprints/4136-sirmacis-pie-180-km-h-ir-interesantas-sajutas-un-seja-paliek-nopietna-video/

mousti

15th January 2015, 13:42

Gino Bux will be there too, 208 R2 again. He will do full JERC season and aiming for the title this year.

Negaiss

15th January 2015, 18:13

@LVrally tweeted - OFFICIAL. 3x #ColinMcRaeFlatOutTrophy receiver Lukyanuk to start in #RallyLiepāja. (w/Chervonenko, #FordFiestaR5)

Tom206wrc

21st January 2015, 03:36

I think we can add Gino Bux in Junior ERC at Liepaja, he should do the entire JERC serie ;)

RICARDO75

21st January 2015, 12:54

I think we can add Gino Bux in Junior ERC at Liepaja, he should do the entire JERC serie ;)

He's on the provisional entry list more than a week

sindroms

21st January 2015, 17:19

New entries has arrived - Chris Ingram, Raul Jeets on R5, Karl's brother Gustav Kruuda, etc.
http://autorally.lv/?r=125&m=21&l=2

WUff1

21st January 2015, 18:18

When do entries close?

PLuto

21st January 2015, 19:45

Tommorrow?

Vladik

21st January 2015, 20:16

Tommorrow?

Yes, at 18.00 (local time)

WUff1

22nd January 2015, 06:10

Thanks

bluuford

22nd January 2015, 13:36

Rainer Rohtmets will do the ERC Juniors starting from Liepaja
He is fast boy, but his car has not been able to keep up with his tempo (electrical problems, engine problems etc.) ;-)
Raul Jeets plans to do at least 5 ERC rallies with Fiesta R5

Tom206wrc

22nd January 2015, 16:00

No Gryazin yet on the entrylist though :mark:

PLuto

22nd January 2015, 17:01

No Gryazin yet on the entrylist though :mark:

He will be there ;)

sindroms

26th January 2015, 16:49

Final entry list - http://autorally.lv/?r=125&m=21

26th January 2015, 17:36

Kurka instead of Orsak?

Is Jaroslaw Koltun any good?

Not a brilliant entry in the top category but the battle between Lukyanuk, Kajetanowicz and Breen should be good.

sindroms

26th January 2015, 17:48

Is Jaroslaw Koltun any good?

Not a brilliant entry in the top category but the battle between Lukyanuk, Kajetanowicz and Breen should be good.

No. Not at all.

I see about nine fast/pretty fast guys - Lukyanuk, Kajto, Breen, Plangi, Jeets, Vorobjovs, Svilis, Butvilas, Consani. Not a brilliant but still quite good line-up.

Jarek Z

26th January 2015, 18:09

Is Jaroslaw Koltun any good?

Maybe in his dreams. Typical gentleman driver.

mousti

26th January 2015, 18:14

driving the Fiesta R5 from Solowow probably?

WUff1

26th January 2015, 19:32

From Top drivers similar quality to Janner. Skoda still missing badly.

Tom206wrc

27th January 2015, 12:12

In Junior ERC a very good entrylist :bounce:

RICARDO75

27th January 2015, 12:43

These teams are on the national list in cars with FIA homologation. Maybe to join ERC list.

Mait Maarend / Mihkel Kapp (EST) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X
Igor Bulantsev / TBA (RUS) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X
Gustav Kruuda / Ken Järveoja (EST) Ford Fiesta R2
Dmitry Balakirev / Oleg Krylov (RUS) Ford Fiesta R2
Nikolay Gryazin / Yaroslav Fedorov (RUS) Peugeot 208 R2
Edgars Balodis / Inese Akmentiņa (LVA) Honda Civic Type-R

Mirek

27th January 2015, 12:44

Jarek Z

27th January 2015, 13:48

driving the Fiesta R5 from Solowow probably?

Could be, but it doesn't really matter what car he drives. The results are equally bad.

br21

27th January 2015, 20:05

driving the Fiesta R5 from Solowow probably?

Nowdays this C-Rally is more Koltuns company than Solowows

Plhus

27th January 2015, 20:15

http://2015.lvrally.com/eng/rally-liepaja/maps

Tom206wrc

28th January 2015, 11:41

When is entrylist in seeded order published :confused:

PLuto

28th January 2015, 13:02

When is entrylist in seeded order published :confused:

Friday

PLuto

28th January 2015, 13:36

Actual pictures from Latvia:

https://scontent-b-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/q81/p180x540/62669_711731908946305_599708890287298832_n.jpg?oh= bcc6bc2c038a24881a234f4519668848&oe=5563E545
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/q85/p180x540/19293_711731918946304_835103036318564965_n.jpg?oh= f8678ca9bf581f775aedc01e6b6b53df&oe=55670283&__gda__=1431400925_4c7c40b8f9fae7b4c23003ebe501d7e f
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/p180x540/10953184_711731915612971_2011060150488907698_n.jpg ?oh=aa18d983a4d18472a146a160d22d1b38&oe=555476B1&__gda__=1432130945_49f2d8d74491908dfe48bb440285014 0

Tom206wrc

28th January 2015, 15:59

Friday

Thanks Pluto ;)

mrakili

28th January 2015, 18:19

Honestly, I would like to see more snow...

PLuto

28th January 2015, 18:21

Honestly, I would like to see more snow...

Everybody would like to see more snow. But with the winter condition in Europe this winter, I think we should be happy at least for actual situation...

Tom206wrc

28th January 2015, 18:38

...But with the winter condition in Europe this winter...

A risk of no snow enough for the Rally Sweden WRC next month :confused:

bluuford

28th January 2015, 21:39

Rally Liepaja is very well organized rally and often very nice to follow. There is only one problem. It is held in a very bad place, climatically. But what can you do when the money is there (sponsors), good organizers, better infrastructure are there and more people are there. You just have tope that organizers wont get too much gray hair before the rally due to weather tricks. It seems that some + dgrees are expected in next few days, however, long term prognosis for the region look promising. Hopefully it realizes. However, it is likely there will not me much snow again. But It seems that there will be plenty of ice, frozen gravel and some snow - kind of challange!

Long term prognosis for Sweden look still pretty good. Some snow and cold is expected for the near-future There is already 30-35 cm of snow, measured in nearby stations.

Mariusz

28th January 2015, 21:49

Nice, less snow so a different kind of challenge than Janner. Do you know what kind of tires will be allowed?

Edit: Found it. 15" rims, studs allowed.

dimviii

28th January 2015, 22:04

frozen gravel
.
in this case pirelli will excel again.

PLuto

28th January 2015, 22:15

Nice, less snow so a different kind of challenge than Janner. Do you know what kind of tires will be allowed?

Same like on Janner, 15" with studs. But with one really important difference - not with small studs, but with big studs.

Mariusz

28th January 2015, 22:38

PLuto

29th January 2015, 00:06

From Pirelli website (they updated it a few days ago) they only show SA tires in size 15", but they have small studs only, so the same as used on Janner. Does Pirelli have anything with long studs in size 15" which is not listed there?

For sure they must. They will use same tyres on Rally Sweden.

sindroms

29th January 2015, 10:42

All rally in one file - stages, start/closing times, on-boards (previous yeras), spectator spots - street view pictures, some videos. Direct link for download - http://2015.lvrally.com/upload/files/RallyLiepaja2015_GoogleEarth.kmz
Google Earh is needed.

Micke_VOC

29th January 2015, 13:24

From Pirelli website (they updated it a few days ago) they only show SA tires in size 15", but they have small studs only, so the same as used on Janner. Does Pirelli have anything with long studs in size 15" which is not listed there?

Yes they have. Pirelli WR5 135/85r15
http://www.lar.fi/images/products/wr-5-image-1-54c2555d_orig.png

Mariusz

29th January 2015, 18:55

Thank you guys and sorry for my lack of knowledge, it looks that their main website is quite limited. Could anybody use Sottozero Ice 205/65-15 as well or it is for Sweden only?

PLuto

29th January 2015, 19:53

Thank you guys and sorry for my lack of knowledge, it looks that their main website is quite limited. Could anybody use Sottozero Ice 205/65-15 as well or it is for Sweden only?

You can use any tyre what you want. Only one limit is size of the rim, size of the studs and number of studs. I cannot see any reason why not to use this tyre.

Jeppe

29th January 2015, 21:21

Thank you guys and sorry for my lack of knowledge, it looks that their main website is quite limited. Could anybody use Sottozero Ice 205/65-15 as well or it is for Sweden only?

205/65-15" tyre could be a real Joker if there is only frozen gravel in the stages. Those tyres will last (stud won´t fall down) much longer in that kind of conditions..

Tom206wrc

30th January 2015, 17:41

No seeded entrylist yet :confused:

PLuto

30th January 2015, 18:36

No seeded entrylist yet :confused:

I am waiting for it too ;)

PLuto

30th January 2015, 21:04

Seeded entry list is out - http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=16979

Tom206wrc

30th January 2015, 21:14

Unfortunately I can't currently read the "PDF" anymore on my computer(don't know what the problem is)so I can't acceed to the entrylist ;(

sindroms

30th January 2015, 21:25

Unfortunately I can't currently read the "PDF" anymore on my computer(don't know what the problem is)so I can't acceed to the entrylist ;(

http://autorally.lv/?m=21&l=2

RICARDO75

30th January 2015, 21:42

Lots of errors on the entry list...

kbalaazs

30th January 2015, 21:46

Finally:

http://2015.lvrally.com/upload/files/RallyLiepaja2015_OfficialListOfEntries.pdf

Tom206wrc

30th January 2015, 23:07

OK thanks, I also found the seeded entrylist on EWRC-Results ;)

Sima

31st January 2015, 10:24

Plangi, Butvilas, Vorobjovs, Svilis - Nr. 18-22 !?:eek:

RICARDO75

31st January 2015, 13:15

Plangi, Butvilas, Vorobjovs, Svilis - Nr. 18-22 !?:eek:

#12 to 17 are correct, because they have scored points on Jänner for ERC2
#15 is the most strange. 2WD car amd not registered on ERC

sindroms

31st January 2015, 13:36

#15 is the most strange. 2WD car amd not registered on ERC

Just for marketing reasons. #15 is number by whitch Nitišs starts in World RX. I don't think he will be 15th on the start line.

RICARDO75

31st January 2015, 14:17

Just for marketing reasons. #15 is number by whitch Nitišs starts in World RX. I don't think he will be 15th on the start line.

No he's not going on the road on this position. I Didn't know about is number on the World RX :)
Now it's clear but it was really just for being a special request because there are clear rules on the assignment of the numbers in the ERC

PLuto

1st February 2015, 14:05

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/p180x540/11419_935134853171869_8095230281998991467_n.jpg?oh =f59bab5cf33591fb1fa7c23d1f253b35&oe=55543102&__gda__=1432861688_314e4ff044032d4ff7027bfc11820f2 e
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RICARDO75

2nd February 2015, 15:01

Does anyone know if there's going to be some tests today in Latvia?

2nd February 2015, 15:37

Looking forward to this event, snow or not.

For me, Lukyanuk is favourite. This is his type of event, and now he has an R5 car..

Fast Eddie WRC

2nd February 2015, 16:48

Kajto - testing before LVRally :eek:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B82bACNCIAATH05.jpg:large

Fast Eddie WRC

2nd February 2015, 16:50

BREEN AIMING ONE STEP HIGHER IN LATVIA...

Fresh from his second place finish at WRC Rallye Monte Carlo, Peugeot Rally Academy driver Craig Breen heads back to the European Rally Championship this week for round two “Rally Liepāja” (6th-8th February) in Latvia. Having twice previously finished on the second step of the podium using a Peugeot 207 S2000 here before it’s going to be a great opportunity for Craig and his co-driver Scott Martin to notch up their second ERC win for both themselves and the Peugeot 208 T16.

It will be Craig’s third time to compete on the rally it will be the team’s third winter rally already this year so confidence all round is high ahead of the event.

As customary on the ERC the Peugeot Rally academy crew will have the opportunity to choose their road order position first for leg one if they can guide their 208 T16 over a short 3km qualifying stage in the fastest time against their championship rivals on Friday. Last year Craig posted second fastest time and the chose to run fourteenth on the road as he felt this allowed him the best grip before the gravel surface beneath the snow began to deteriorate.

Before leaving for Latvia Craig said, “I’m really looking forward to the rally this year, with the confidence our second place in Monte Carlo has given me and our experience on the rally, we are determined to take a another win.”

Jarek Z

2nd February 2015, 19:47

Looking forward to this event, snow or not.

Judging from the photos from Pieniazek's tests, the conditions are good :)
http://rajdy.autoklub.pl/gallery/show/id/1422793008

Jarek Z

2nd February 2015, 20:06

For me, Lukyanuk is favourite. This is his type of event, and now he has an R5 car..

Yes, I also think that Lukyanuk will be hard to beat. I think he likes such stages and he is crazy :)
In the case of Breen, everything depends on the car.
And Kajto doesn't seem very confident about tyres with long studds:
I am not used to driving on tyres with over 1500 long studs. It looks like just another winter rally but these tyres work in a completely different way to those we used on our way to victory in opening round of FIA European Rally Championship. Long studs give good grip on ice and after many years of driving my brain was programmed in completely opposite way. I was used to avoiding ice. This is why during Rally Liepāja I will exceed the limits of my knowledge and experience. When you drive on long studs, you have to change your thinking, habits and reactions. It is not possible to learn these things while driving on other types of tyres. We drive at high speeds so the margin for error is very small and my Latvian experience from last year for sure will help. I have to give everything in order to think about victory.

RICARDO75

2nd February 2015, 21:46

Kajto test
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.926343970732205.1073741906.125298694170074&type=1

bluuford

3rd February 2015, 00:25

Judging from the photos from Pieniazek's tests, the conditions are good :)
http://rajdy.autoklub.pl/gallery/show/id/1422793008

Does not look like Liepaja region. However, there was light-moderate snowfall today and tonight in the region and temperature should stay below 0 until Saturday. So, the conditions might look nice but I am not sure if there is much ice on the road surface left.

HarriK

3rd February 2015, 07:35

Breen done test in Finland (Hirvimäki). Same stage was used by Kruuda before Arctic Rally.

Ounin

3rd February 2015, 09:00

Good thing for Breen he needs a proper test to find the best set up to have a proper go right from the start in Liepāja, in Monte it took too long to find one.

garais22

3rd February 2015, 09:33

For me, Lukyanuk is favourite. This is his type of event, and now he has an R5 car..

Completly agree with You.
He knows these roads quite good. Here is some moments from Lukyanuk fantastic drive in Kurzeme rally in summer (maybe some parts match with Liepāja ERC roads) http://youtu.be/YqXbABkdp-Y?t=3m31s

bluuford

3rd February 2015, 13:24

Good thing for Breen he needs a proper test to find the best set up to have a proper go right from the start in Liepāja, in Monte it took too long to find one. Then he has chosen completely wrong place for testing.. conditions in Latvia are 200% different. It is a bit ironic. he was testing on pure tarmac for Jänner.. and the rally was full of snow... now he is testing on very snowy conditions and the rally is on ice and frozen gravel... Good planning ;-)

Reis Eduardo

3rd February 2015, 14:16

Martin Hudec Skoda Fabia for Rally Liepaja.
481

tommeke_B

3rd February 2015, 14:24

Then he has chosen completely wrong place for testing.. conditions in Latvia are 200% different. It is a bit ironic. he was testing on pure tarmac for Jänner.. and the rally was full of snow... now he is testing on very snowy conditions and the rally is on ice and frozen gravel... Good planning ;-)

At least it's not difficult to find an excuse if he can't beat Kajetanowicz and Lukyanuk... :)

Rasantes

3rd February 2015, 14:49

Jaroslaw Koltun Ford Fiesta R5 livery

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/1947805_431974553617623_7235120526721456795_n.jpg? oh=5e4a566e0fb5e728763e036aa86a5213&oe=5564DF34&__gda__=1432063101_859f1ea12caa3809aec36968a942f2c 9

stefanvv

3rd February 2015, 14:51

Excellent design

Ounin

3rd February 2015, 15:55

Then he has chosen completely wrong place for testing.. conditions in Latvia are 200% different. It is a bit ironic. he was testing on pure tarmac for Jänner.. and the rally was full of snow... now he is testing on very snowy conditions and the rally is on ice and frozen gravel... Good planning ;-)

That's terrible! Maybe they are looking for a wrong set up ... :p
I will support Lukyanuk as well may the force be with him !!!

Rallyper

3rd February 2015, 16:32

Any Pickems for Liepaja? Time is running out...

Fast Eddie WRC

3rd February 2015, 17:31

Breen's test roads:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B806xJ0CMAAKZUi.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B83sJBYCIAE-DaU.png:large

He has done the Rally Liepaja the last two years so knows what the roads/conditions are like... no excuses this time, unless its the car... :rolleyes:

Fast Eddie WRC

3rd February 2015, 18:08

Kajto onboard test... wow !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kM1IvSCZ08

garais22

3rd February 2015, 18:38

Any Pickems for Liepaja? Time is running out...

SS3

http://i62.tinypic.com/id6ekj.jpg

Juha_Koo

3rd February 2015, 19:18

Breen's test roads:

Finland...

dimviii

3rd February 2015, 19:39

Kajto onboard test... wow !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kM1IvSCZ08

someting is wrong with the speed of video,or the wide lense?

Plhus

3rd February 2015, 20:52

Opel tests:

http://rajdy24.pl/opel-motorsport-testy-przed-liepaja/#prettyPhoto

Fast Eddie WRC

3rd February 2015, 22:16

someting is wrong with the speed of video,or the wide lense?

Looks OK to me... he did say 'ThisWinterisfast' ... :)

Fast Eddie WRC

3rd February 2015, 22:18

SS3

http://i62.tinypic.com/id6ekj.jpg

Maybe Breen's test was right after all... pretty snowy on that stage at least...

bluuford

3rd February 2015, 23:18

I am not sure this photo is correct. I saw some snowfall there yesterday but it looks a lot.

PLuto

3rd February 2015, 23:25

Here in Liepaja there is almost no snow. Also "river" is not frozen for first time... But stages are more far away from the sea. And this picture was made and published by organiser...

bluuford

4th February 2015, 08:27

Yeah, I just checked all the maps and even satellite photos and it seems that there is indeed a bit more snow than I was expecting.. seems that SS3 region has the most (it is like a little highland). Funny thing is that when you go towards the east.. there is no snow, when you go further north.. there is no snow, when you go west, there is no snow ( i didt check the south). There is more snow in the forrests and very little between the fields. So, conditions will be very challangeing! Then we can see who is the smartest driver ;-)
You can take look to the road cameras and road weather stations.. it is minus 6 right now. PS! Do not check the camera close to Ventspils, it is not working (there is still summer :-P). link is here: http://balticroads.net/ Kalvene camera is very close to SS3

Mirek

4th February 2015, 09:59

someting is wrong with the speed of video,or the wide lense?

It doesn't look speed-up. In my opinion it's the wide lens and especially the placement of it what makes it looking so fast. Here mediasport sometimes put cameras on the bumpers and the resulting perception of speed is similar.

dimviii

4th February 2015, 13:33

Kajto pre event test
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldYHFVBVMns

will he be all year with Pirellis?

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/p480x480/10425050_926344164065519_8044401319375785974_n.png ?oh=84d6ce5a039874ad71199f6022a87202&oe=556EE379&__gda__=1432089929_b6d5ceca23c5b8deb9ea17ebd05d5b9 c

more
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.926343970732205.1073741906.125298694170074&type=1

Jarek Z

4th February 2015, 15:40

Liveries for Liepaja for Ogryzek and Chuchala:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/10959537_771097586309086_2012694161659314370_n.jpg ?oh=f49611d04f78e7b536bc6a8d0354e6c3&oe=5569817D&__gda__=1431368267_e4f9e01529981736ff37f7bade9303f 6

Tom206wrc

4th February 2015, 15:48

Wow a yellow 208 R2 :D

PLuto

4th February 2015, 15:59

Today I was on the test in area where are stages and there is frozen gravel with thick ice and snow, so there is no problem with the conditions...

Fast Eddie WRC

4th February 2015, 16:05

Robert Consani ‏- Very good test day ahead of the LVRally! Car is perfect and Pirelli tires are again very good!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9AOtJGIAAEQD8D.jpg

Fast Eddie WRC

4th February 2015, 16:12

Hirschi testing (more ice than snow there...)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8_cawDIYAEsgF4.jpg

bluuford

4th February 2015, 16:33

Today I was on the test in area where are stages and there is frozen gravel with thick ice and snow, so there is no problem with the conditions...
Great! The ice is most important. There was some snow before and it seems it stayed long enough to form good ice layer. Very small or nearly missing snowbanks is the factor that makes it tricky for the drivers!

Jarek Z

4th February 2015, 17:36

Great! The ice is most important. There was some snow before and it seems it stayed long enough to form good ice layer. Very small or nearly missing snowbanks is the factor that makes it tricky for the drivers!

Thanks for your weather reports Bluuford! Always nice to hear an expert!

Do you also happen to know if Orsak got his driving license back? ;)
http://www.fiaerc.com/news/detail/id/6875/t/Team-Ors%C3%A1k-Rallysport-doubles-up-its-Erc-programme

dimviii

4th February 2015, 18:32

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/p180x540/10959812_10205915409270254_5344132418723750301_n.j pg?oh=6ee41906284d6d3e0b89031ee9dc3b6f&oe=55592622&__gda__=1432905435_5b7e9abad35b50461805c6dde39fc8a 0
https://scontent-b-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10968470_782881638458560_6312403359155456613_n.jpg ?oh=61c7ad4ad86b2ef45753cbca1e798355&oe=554C8C03
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/p720x720/10347241_782881651791892_5025028477909520252_n.jpg ?oh=c9b3cfe757ca59ede6585dc4d7615186&oe=55689F13&__gda__=1432971299_e699c9a0c2a5de9450f39f5833d9012 0

WUff1

4th February 2015, 19:54

Thanks for your weather reports Bluuford! Always nice to hear an expert!

Do you also happen to know if Orsak got his driving license back? ;)
http://www.fiaerc.com/news/detail/id/6875/t/Team-Ors%C3%A1k-Rallysport-doubles-up-its-Erc-programme

Maybe he only drives the stages - and his co-driver inbetween.

dimviii

4th February 2015, 23:15

Peugeot rally academy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZkCi21h3ZI

Reis Eduardo

5th February 2015, 00:38

Tests Rally Liapaja Robert Consani - Maxime Vilmot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKvr2uf2TwE

Reis Eduardo

5th February 2015, 00:44

Tests Rally Liepaja - Martin Hudec - Petr Picka - GPD Orsak Rally Sport
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqW_1tAqyuc

Fast Eddie WRC

5th February 2015, 17:48

Chris Ingram ready to go in the Junior ERC...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9ENUNfIMAAlD10.jpg:large

Fast Eddie WRC

5th February 2015, 17:56

Also good luck to Lukyanuk ;) #WEWANTPEACE

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9BeXJHIgAEZS2c.jpg:large

Fast Eddie WRC

5th February 2015, 22:08

Nice Hirschi onboard test: Snow & winter sun, pure sound https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdUdA7CxZD0

PLuto

5th February 2015, 23:13

Most of the stages are frozen ice and snow. Only exception is shakedown...

PLuto

5th February 2015, 23:56

City SS 12 will be cancelled due to weather conditions.

nafpaktos

5th February 2015, 23:56

Tests Rally Liapaja Robert Consani - Maxime Vilmot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKvr2uf2TwE

This is the right positioned camera.wrc promoter do you hear?

Fast Eddie WRC

6th February 2015, 12:50

Lets see if the Pirelli's are as good here as on the Janner ...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9KCVZoCAAEu4Qu.png

Negaiss

6th February 2015, 12:52

Acording to latest forecast, Sunday will be very windy and with spoty heavy snow. I gues strong wind gusts also can affect driving somehow!

Gusts ap yo 22-24 m/s are forecasted in the region (around Liepaja).

PLuto

6th February 2015, 12:59

Actually in Liepaja is +2 and more windy than in previous days.

sindroms

6th February 2015, 13:11

Free practice is on! You can follow crews on gps map - http://gps.autorally.lv/

bluuford

6th February 2015, 14:11

Actually in Liepaja is +2 and more windy than in previous days.

Shortly about the weather. Quite unexpected warm weather has arrived to the region. But be aware that stages are more inland and the wind is not so strong there and temperatutre is also lower.

So, Shakedown, temperature is between +1 and +2, wind 5-6 m/s from NW and W
Ss1 and 2 Cloudy, no major precipitation, temperature +1 wind 6-7 m/s
This +1 should not be too bad for Ss2 and 4 but it more dangerous to Ss1, as it is more in open fields and together with strong wind, the snow melts faster. So, drivers must save their studs there (next stage is more in forrest).
Ss3 Temperature around +1 degree, major part of the stage is in the forrest, so, there should be no big harm for the snow and ice layer.Wind is from West and 6-7 m/s

Ss4 and 5 Temeperature is still around +1 or little less, wet snow might start to fall during the stage or just before the stage goes live. Wind is still 5-7 m/s and from West

Temperature drops below zero overnight. And snow continiues to fall.
SS6: Wind picks up, turns to NW and N and there will be proper snowstorm with widnspeeds 9-11 m/s temperature will be around -2 (windchill factor together with wind will be huge, its should feel like -15!). I expect around 5 cm of fresh snow in the forrest and some snowpiles on the road for the first cars at the end of stage (more open landscape). Should be huge disadvantage for the first drivers.
SS7 and 8, wind picks up even more and it is now 10-12 m/s, temperature is still between -1 and -2. Snow continues to fall. Both stages are semi-open landscapes and it means nice flying snow and some snowpiles on the road.

Last stages: 9-11. Wind is still almost the same 10-12 m/s, from North. Temperature should be around -2 and some sun might appear for short periods. Just some snowshowers are expected. However, due to strong wind and flying snow, you might not be able to see the sun or that it is not actually snowing :-)

So, Take ultra warm clothes with you and make sure they are windproof and waterproof (for tomorrow). Be careful in the traffic and stages, visibility can be very bad due to snowstrom and you might not hear rallycars due to strong wind on the stages!

RICARDO75

6th February 2015, 14:28

Free practice is on! You can follow crews on gps map - http://gps.autorally.lv/

Very nice. Łukasz Kabaciński is far from everyone. Any problem for him?

Jeppe

6th February 2015, 14:33

Lets see if the Pirelli's are as good here as on the Janner ...

I bet Pirelli does not have advantage against Michelin when competing Scandinavian tyres (with the 7-8 mm studs). If there is no snow and only frozen gravel then Pirelli will have ad bdue to it´s different type of manufacturing method.

But we´ll see. I hope this will not be a tyre gamble...

Mirek

6th February 2015, 14:38

Last year there wasn't much snow but the winner was on Michelins. I remember the "fireworks" from studs hitting the gravel on night stages.

Jeppe

6th February 2015, 14:55

So true Mirek! But then it´s also matter of driver ;) ;)

PLuto

6th February 2015, 15:05

Very nice. Łukasz Kabaciński is far from everyone. Any problem for him?

He was normally on stage. I think he forgot GPS in recce car or it is mistake of system.

PLuto

6th February 2015, 15:05

Fastest on free practice were Lukyanuk, Kajto and Plangi.

Fast Eddie WRC

6th February 2015, 15:07

Breen's here to win acc to Peugeot-Sport: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxInKLO-x-s

Fast Eddie WRC

6th February 2015, 15:17

It is 2 degrees and the qualifying stage is about to go live... The stage is now mainly gravel coming through the snow and ice.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9Ks4gnCQAAIzwz.png:large

Fast Eddie WRC

6th February 2015, 15:21

QS - Lukyanuk just ahead of Breen by 0.05s !

Ha ha, just got a mention on ERC Rally Radio !! :D

Tom206wrc

6th February 2015, 16:08

Good qualifications for Craig this time, he didn't make his mistake of Jänner ;)

Tom206wrc

6th February 2015, 16:21

Complete times of qualification stage on http://www.fiaerc.com/

Sirmacis fastest Junior ahead of Zawada and Adielsson ;)

garais22

6th February 2015, 17:31

Pictures from Shakedown
P.S. Stages are full of snow, but shakedown was on gravel
http://www.go4speed.lv/lv/photo/rallijs/905-rally-liepaja-kvalifikacijas-atrumposms/

Fast Eddie WRC

6th February 2015, 17:53

This is how they get grip on the ice... 384 of these studs in a studded rally tyre !

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9LOwHGIEAEZjJr.jpg

N.O.T

6th February 2015, 18:13

also they use one of these to turn the wheels of the car.... wow amazing info...

Tom206wrc

6th February 2015, 18:40

Weird starting order for tomorrow saturday: Aleks Zawada(Junior)first of all on the road !!!! :eek:

Fast Eddie WRC

6th February 2015, 19:45

wow amazing info...

Drivers are using different tyres with longer studs here than on the previous Janner Rally, you sarky beaut. :rolleyes:

Info & pic was from Julian Porter at the event.

Fast Eddie WRC

6th February 2015, 19:49

Ingram on the QS:

https://vine.co/v/OFI2jOFHvVh

dimviii

6th February 2015, 19:53

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJHPeAs7mDM

Fast Eddie WRC

6th February 2015, 19:55

Kajto QS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sG8qZuk69h0&feature=youtu.be

Fast Eddie WRC

6th February 2015, 19:57

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJHPeAs7mDM

They were right - not a representative stage for the rally with little snow, mostly gravel ...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9LJxZMIcAIhO-7.jpg:large

stefanvv

6th February 2015, 20:30

also they use one of these to turn the wheels of the car.... wow amazing info...

That info itself is not very interesting indeed. More interesting is "how on earth rotation motion turns into linear motion to turn the wheels on one side or the other".:confused:

garais22

6th February 2015, 21:31

This picture from one of the Liepāja ERC rally SS https://twitter.com/Go4speedLV/status/563788312906051584/photo/1

mousti

6th February 2015, 21:45

Weird starting order for tomorrow saturday: Aleks Zawada(Junior)first of all on the road !!!! :eek:
Not really

http://d3jw5gs1mh13h6.cloudfront.net/uploads/files/eventdetail/28/fia_erc_2015_rally_liepaja_leg_one_start_list.pdf

RICARDO75

7th February 2015, 00:50

Not really

http://d3jw5gs1mh13h6.cloudfront.net/uploads/files/eventdetail/28/fia_erc_2015_rally_liepaja_leg_one_start_list.pdf

I don't understand anything. Initially, the start order was to be ERC 1 first, than ERC 2 and ERC 3. Before Jänner, they changed regulation to mixed the first 15 ERC 1 with the ERC 2 and now we have a Junior in fourth position!?!

Tom206wrc

7th February 2015, 08:43

Start SS1 in less than 2 hours ;)

satukata

7th February 2015, 10:13

Start SS1 in less than 2 hours ;)

Rallyradio? livess times?

satukata

7th February 2015, 10:18

live GPS :)http://gps.autorally.lv/

br21

7th February 2015, 10:32

live GPS :)http://gps.autorally.lv/

in national Latvian/Lithuanian rallies that gps was working very well this year, we will see how it will work during ERC.

Negaiss

7th February 2015, 10:34

This is a best site to see actual precipitation (rain or snow) radar - http://www.meteolapa.lv/nokrisnu-radars. Zoomable google maps background and last 5 hour loop.

This is good to see actual temperatures - http://www.meteolapa.lv/laika-apstakli-latvija

And this is best actual visible satelite loop aviable - http://www.sat24.com/en/bc

Fiat-131-Abarth

7th February 2015, 10:43

live GPS :)http://gps.autorally.lv/

According to GPS Hirschi already stopped.

Fiat-131-Abarth

7th February 2015, 10:44

He is moving again

Fiat-131-Abarth

7th February 2015, 10:47

Now it really seems, that he has severe problems

Negaiss

7th February 2015, 10:47

Hirchi stopped !!!

br21

7th February 2015, 10:51

Yes, Hirschi looks to be out already.
Sirmacis, watch out for this guy!

Mirek

7th February 2015, 11:00

I don't understand anything. Initially, the start order was to be ERC 1 first, than ERC 2 and ERC 3. Before Jänner, they changed regulation to mixed the first 15 ERC 1 with the ERC 2 and now we have a Junior in fourth position!?!

Starting order in Jänner was changed by bulletin to avoid this weird scenario we have now when one JERC driver starts half an hour before his competitors.

Mirek

7th February 2015, 11:06

Plangi wow :)

cosmin_sb

7th February 2015, 11:08

let see what will happen on the long stage

N.O.T

7th February 2015, 11:10

1st stage win by Lukyanuk just ahead of breen...

satukata

7th February 2015, 11:13

Lukyanuk driving wide tyre :(( crazy slides coming... poor tyre choice in slush roads

dimviii

7th February 2015, 11:29

http://www.ewrc-results.com/foto.php?e=20139&t=Rally-Liepāja-2015

Rallyper

7th February 2015, 11:34

Emil Bergkvist! 9:47!

cosmin_sb

7th February 2015, 11:36

Lukyanuk stop on the stage

br21

7th February 2015, 11:39

Looks like road position is really important, we'll see on second pass, as for crews more to the back road might be really heavily damaged.
Looks end of Lukyanuk fight for victory.

mousti

7th February 2015, 11:41

Lukyanuk off the road :(

Fast Eddie WRC

7th February 2015, 11:43

Nooo Lukyanuk :(

N.O.T

7th February 2015, 11:55

According to the gps it was a really fast place where he had his off... pity.

Jarek Z

7th February 2015, 11:56

Breen wins SS2, Kajto is second. Was it a serious crash of Lukyanuk?

Medved

7th February 2015, 11:58

Hirschi - http://www.ewrc-results.com/quickp/20139_b9phbrpiuaarrc1.jpg

N.O.T

7th February 2015, 12:00

Breen wins SS2, Kajto is second. Was it a serious crash of Lukyanuk?

People pass form his place at around 130-140 kph.. it should be a heavy accident.

Jarek Z

7th February 2015, 12:00

Hirschi - http://www.ewrc-results.com/quickp/20139_b9phbrpiuaarrc1.jpg

Nothing new in his case. I see he chose the same driving style as on Janner and Monte Carlo ;)

Fast Eddie WRC

7th February 2015, 12:07

Breen: The stage was really really difficult, it's the worst I have ever seen. I hope Alexey is OK. :(

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9PIZ-9CMAI86nd.png

Fast Eddie WRC

7th February 2015, 12:10

Nothing new in his case. I see he chose the same driving style as on Janner and Monte Carlo ;)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9PINSrIYAAyEam.jpg

Medved

7th February 2015, 12:17

And Lukyanuk... https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9PMfwmCEAERs0v.png

Fast Eddie WRC

7th February 2015, 12:18

Un-Luky... :(

Kajto seemed to be the only happy driver on SS2: 'It was perfect stage, so long and with so different parts. I am happy, I was changing setup. It's my second time on these tyres so I'm learning...'

Medved

7th February 2015, 12:49

Gago after SS2 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9PUIisCEAEKvKs.png:large

Rallyper

7th February 2015, 13:22

I should have picked two swedes in the Pickem. Bergkvist fourth overall and Adielsson 6th... :(

For sure only three stages but still... EB is our best youngster atm. Wish him all good luck.

Fly

7th February 2015, 13:44

I should have picked two swedes in the Pickem. Bergkvist fourth overall and Adielsson 6th... :(

For sure only three stages but still... EB is our best youngster atm. Wish him all good luck.

I was already following Bergkvist two years ago in Sweden with the Fiesta R2. But I was not expecting such times today.

Rallyper

7th February 2015, 13:50

He´s been fast I think ever since he started. Last week swedish sprint champion as well in "trimmat 2WD".

Ucci

7th February 2015, 13:50

I hope next round R2 will be "slower", because this can not last long.....four R2 crews up to ten position in general ranking....

Jarek Z

7th February 2015, 14:08

Vasily Gryazin (who drives Peugeot 208 R2 this time) went off the road on SS3. He continues the rally, but lost over 16 minutes and dropped down to the last position overal. He is now 44th.
"On a braking I lose the car and we go out of the road. No hitting it (anything) just out of the road."

Tom206wrc

7th February 2015, 14:29

Also Guillaume de Mévius crashed in SS2, whereas Gino Bux had problems of radiator on SS1(retired too) :(
What's the reason of retirement for Julius Tannert :confused:

Tom206wrc

7th February 2015, 14:30

Nice driving for Jon Armstrong who discovers the car and the rally: ahead of his countrymate Chris Ingram :eek:

Medved

7th February 2015, 14:36

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

Broken wheel in SS 2 (rally-base.com/2015/rally-liepaja-2015/retired/)

Barreis

7th February 2015, 15:19

Adam r2 on 4th place?!

Fast Eddie WRC

7th February 2015, 15:23

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.”

Fast Eddie WRC

7th February 2015, 15:51

Breen ready for the darkness...

http://www.craigbreen.com/images/updates/darkreadylegone.jpg

Mirek

7th February 2015, 16:03

I bet Pirelli does not have advantage against Michelin when competing Scandinavian tyres (with the 7-8 mm studs). If there is no snow and only frozen gravel then Pirelli will have ad bdue to it´s different type of manufacturing method.

But we´ll see. I hope this will not be a tyre gamble...

Back to this point. So far there has been no clear advantage for either brand today. The road position had definitely bigger impact on the results.

Tom206wrc

7th February 2015, 16:08

Start SS4 now, the rerun of SS2 ;)

Tom206wrc

7th February 2015, 16:10

Adam r2 on 4th place?!

The road position helps a lot, but if you're not a talented driver whatever car you drive, you fail, so Emil Bergqvist is a good driver too ;)

br21

7th February 2015, 16:20

http://rajdy24.pl/rajd-liepaja-serwis-po-pierwszej-petli/
some pics from service

Mirek

7th February 2015, 16:26

Rain reported on stage...

Fast Eddie WRC

7th February 2015, 16:42

Turned to snow now acc to rally radio ...

Mirek

7th February 2015, 16:45

Fast Eddie WRC

7th February 2015, 16:46

SS5:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9QKZWqIcAAC9Z6.jpg

br21

7th February 2015, 16:52

Can somebody somehow reasonably explain why are R2 so fast? It's not in the road position when Sirmacis drives among the first and the rest much later and all are so quick. I don't think that drivers like Jeets are so slow...

Regarding Sirmacis I can say he is really crazy fast! Two weeks ago in Latvian national rally - Sarma, he finished very high, between 4wd cars. Week before he won local rally in evo9 with top gpN drivers. So he is really fast! Many other R2 drivers are also fast and their starting position is good. We will see tomorrow if Sirmacis will have advantage over them regarding tire management - today he should save some tires driving first loop not on gravel like other R2 drivers.

Fast Eddie WRC

7th February 2015, 16:56

Sirmacis after SS3: "Saved my tires, like brand new!" :)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9QL6ohCIAAno1K.jpg:large

RICARDO75

7th February 2015, 17:19

Gryasin and Griebel stoped on SS4

Edit: Gryasin continue

RICARDO75

7th February 2015, 17:20

Orsák stoped on SS5

cosmin_sb

7th February 2015, 17:23

Orsak stop on the SS5, Gryazin finish the SS4 but is the last

dimviii

7th February 2015, 17:25

Lukyanuk crash
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7vvuqKjxBo

bluuford

7th February 2015, 17:27

Can somebody somehow reasonably explain why are R2 so fast? It's not in the road position when Sirmacis drives among the first and the rest much later and all are so quick. I don't think that drivers like Jeets are so slow...

Hi, finally back to computer.. seems that snow arrived exactly at the right time, as expected yesterday :-)

The roads are cutting up badly (ice breaks and first cars have to sweep the broken ice-slush) and later cars are driving on ruts and almost on gravel. Another reason is that these cars are lighter and studs are not suffering so much and stay longer in the tyres. So, when there are icy sections between the forrest, then light R2 cars should have huge advantage. And R2 cars in Baltic states are used to drive in ruts (starting last in rallies):-P On the second roud you can see that R2 cars are much slower, buts stil quite fast. So, road is cleaner but they are still having betters studs.

Fast Eddie WRC

7th February 2015, 17:29

Kajetanowicz stopped in the stage ?

Fast Eddie WRC

7th February 2015, 17:34

Looks like a cruise to the win tomorrow for Breen...

cosmin_sb

7th February 2015, 17:34

possible, seem to be in the same corner with the car number 11

Fast Eddie WRC

7th February 2015, 17:34

Broken wheel for Kajto :(

7th February 2015, 17:38

Kajetanowicz stopped in the stage ?

Seems so. This rally could have been quite interesting but has turned out to be a disaster.

dimviii

7th February 2015, 17:43

wow look at Sirmacis time at ss4,almost 1 minute faster from other r2 cars.He is about 45 sec from the leader Bergkvist at scratch.Lets see at ss5.

Fast Eddie WRC

7th February 2015, 17:45

Seems so. This rally could have been quite interesting but has turned out to be a disaster.

Two top guys going off today is a shame, but it happens when trying to win... better than car breakdowns deciding the result.

Breen deserves some luck too.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9QXiDUCcAIwR6U.png:large

EightGear

7th February 2015, 17:45

So that will be the second ERC rally in a row which has lost most interest after a few stages.

WUff1

7th February 2015, 17:50

Sorry for Kajto and Lukyanuk - now Breen can cruise home ... :(

cosmin_sb

7th February 2015, 18:06

four driver in 25s on ERC3, it will be interesting tomorrow

dimviii

7th February 2015, 18:15

wow look at Sirmacis time at ss4,almost 1 minute faster from other r2 cars.He is about 45 sec from the leader Bergkvist at scratch.Lets see at ss5.

now Sirmacis -26 from leader Bergkvist

dimviii

7th February 2015, 18:20

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.821682597879366.1073741901.341055459275418&type=1

Tom206wrc

7th February 2015, 18:27

four driver in 25s on ERC3, it will be interesting tomorrow

If Ralfs Sirmacis wins the Junior tomorrow sunday he will be an incredible rising star of rallying :eek:

Bartek

7th February 2015, 18:28

dimviii

7th February 2015, 18:38

seems same place with Gago # 29 edit was out of road also Gago but managed to finished stage with 5-7 minutes delay

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br21

7th February 2015, 18:44

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t35.0-12/10988688_887166618001759_674783083_o.jpg?oh=25dfbd 4c6c219ff8340ee5ae80f2e3ec&oe=54D81A47&__gda__=1423443354_4c8a67b9ad329c0f3ce7c1d2c662e26 d > Kajto's wheel

it must have been really big, big impact...

mousti

7th February 2015, 19:24

Lol https://twitter.com/1ChrisIngram/status/564125913026400256

Verstuurd vanaf mijn Nexus 5 met Tapatalk

Jeppe

7th February 2015, 20:21

COD

7th February 2015, 20:49

These guys are at least trying. Trying hard= mistakes.

My pickems are at least down the toilet ��

garais22

7th February 2015, 21:59

Photo from 1st day
http://www.go4speed.lv/lv/photo/rallijs/908-rally-liepaja-1-diena/

bluuford

7th February 2015, 22:13

Weather for Sunday:

Shortly, first on the road is not the place to be. Some wet snow overnight, but surface temperature is already -1..-4 degrees, everything will be little frozen tomorrow. The day should be between -2, and -3, strong wind (10 m/s) and moderate snowstorm (makes you feel like -15). Light snow is expected during whole night and more intense snow from 6 am. strongest snowfall will be from 6am-12pm. The amount of snow that comes down from the sky should be between 5-10 cm during the day, but due to the wind, it piles up and makes nasty surprises for the first drivers, especially on the open sections.
So, icy ruts covered by snow sounds pretty nice for spectators;-)
So, tomorrow you can see that this witer is cool ;-)

Mintexmemory

7th February 2015, 22:17

These guys are at least trying. Trying hard= mistakes.

My pickems are at least down the toilet ��

Well only 4 people predicted a Breen win and of those I'm the only one with a Luk DNF, the others had him in the top 4 somewhere. I might just do it at last! But... it is the 208! (as has been said)

John Williams

7th February 2015, 22:23

Strange that Consani is so subdued today. He is usually very consistent and very fast. Has he a problem with the car?

7th February 2015, 22:29

Strange that Consani is so subdued today. He is usually very consistent and very fast. Has he a problem with the car?

Generally he is not so fast. He was flattered on Janner by the tyres.

nafpaktos

7th February 2015, 23:25

Aleks Zawada lost his confidence after the “hottest moment of my life”

Source fiaerc.com

What happened?

P.S What i noticed on that rally so far is that opels are equally,more less,fast to 208s,i didnt expect that.i anticipate to see what will happen to the next rallies so i can have a safe view.

John Williams

8th February 2015, 00:49

Generally he is not so fast. He was flattered on Janner by the tyres.

He must also have been 'flattered' in Acores, Barum, Ypres, Ireland and Valais last year too.

Seems he is very lucky with his tyres.

cosmin_sb

8th February 2015, 07:31

the second day begin, let see what will happen

dimviii

8th February 2015, 08:59

Sirmacis 12.8 from Berqkvist

dimviii

8th February 2015, 09:10

(37 - Adielsson Mattias / Bäck Christoffer): off the road between flying finish and stop control
(30 - Sirmacis Ralfs / Šimins Arturs): We did big mistake, from limiter we were slowing down too late and hit a chicane.

difference now 28 sec for Sirmacis

46 stage km more,lets see if he can do it.

bluuford

8th February 2015, 09:24

Chuchala stopped and Rohtmets stopped.

bluuford

8th February 2015, 11:03

Today we have interesting situation. Jeets is first on the road but his times are not too bad compared to his closest rivals. first 8 starters are 2wd and 4wd mixed. these cars are using different lines and therefore it is hard also for the following starters. Now we still have snowtsorm (it is snowing again) and flying snow. Conditions will be very difficult for the second pass as well. Those who figth for the positions... not good. We lost 3 out of 11 Junior ERC cars in three first stages and one had major timeloss.