Ypres Rally 2015

[Hartusvuori]

Supplementary regulations for Ypres Rally now finally released:
http://www.ypresrally.com/sites/ypresrally.com/files/documents/suppl_regs_ypres_2015_final_subject_to_fia_visa.pd f

17 stages over 253 kilometres. That's about 40 kilometres less than previous years.

[Mirek]

That's due to ERC regulations.

[WRCKE]

First entrys are in

[WRCKE]

Tim Kones
Eric Morree
Josh Moffet Fiesta RRC

[dodge33cymru]

Will be a real pity if there's no new Skoda, at least for Loix. Fingers crossed.

[Mirek]

Loix will have it. Don't worry.

[liposh]

This time it seems Skoda is well prepared for customer-programme. In March there were 15 bodyshells ready. I know bodyshell is not complete car, but anyway the speed of production would be fast. I think somebody said Skoda plans to produce 60 cars during next 12 months.

[Mirek]

60 is definitely very much exaggerated. 20-30 is realistic in my opinion.

[mousti]

Simpson already sold his Fabia S2000 for a Fabia R5 for competing in Ypres. I don't know of others who would compete with a Fabia R5 in Ypres, no factory driver maybe one of the Czech's? It's a pity that Loix probably won't have his Fabia R5 for the Wallonie.

[RICARDO75]

I think that on the first weekend of May, Baumschlager (Wechselland Rallye), Loix (Rallye de Wallonie) and Scandola (Rally Adriatico) will compete with the new Fabia

[PLuto]

Petter Kristiansen will do at least Ypres with Skoda Fabia S2000 - http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=17202

[mousti]

First entries are online.

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[vino_93]

First entries are online.

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R5 :
Pauric Duffy (IRL, Fiesta)

RRC :
Josh Moffett (IRL, Fiesta)
Sam Moffett (IRL, Fiesta)

N4 :
Xavier Lannoo (BEL, Impreza N8)
Bert Coene (BEL, Lancer X)
Philip Barbier (BEL, Lancer IX)

R3 :
Pedro Samaey (BEL, 207)
Hans Depla (BEL, Clio)

R2 :
Tim Jones (GBR, Fiesta)
Wim Carton (BEL, Fiesta)
Jamie Brown (GBR, Fiesta)
Alexandre Verbeke (BEL, C2)

Various G. N :
Christian Bächle (GER, Swift)

[mousti]

I expect 25-30 R5/S2000/RRC entries.

[Hartusvuori]

Registered entries picked up from Ypres Rally FB page:

Edit:
Davy Vanneste - Fiesta R5

Casier - Fiesta R5
Verscheuren - DS3 R5
McCormack - Fabia S2000
Tlustak - Fabia S2000
Orsak - Fabia S2000
Kristiansen - Fabia S2000
Bergkvist - Adam R2
Ingram - 208 R2
Rokland - 208 R2
Armstrong - 208 R2
Tannert - 208 R2
Várkonyi - 208 R2
Delecour - Porsche RGT
Duez - Porsche GT3

http://www.ypresrally.com/en/content/competitors

[PLuto]

Tannert will be with Adam :)

[Hartusvuori]

Tannert will be with Adam :)

That'd be normal. Facebook status says 208 R2 though.

[mousti]

I hear some say it's quite a chance that Dumas will be there too.

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[wildboar]

There is a list of participants on the homepage: http://www.ypresrally.com/en/content/competitors

[WRCKE]

yes normally dumas too

[dodge33cymru]

Is Shakedown the same stage again this year? I thought it had to be moved for some reason, but would be great if not.

[tommeke_B]

Is Shakedown the same stage again this year? I thought it had to be moved for some reason, but would be great if not.
Normally the shakedown would have been moved due to roadworks, but those were cancelled/delayed. So shakedown in the same place again, unfortunately. It's a nice shakedown but it's the same for ages...

[dodge33cymru]

Ahh, thanks - I discovered it by accident last year whilst on my way to the Nurburgring 24 Hours and thought I'd do the rally properly this year, so for me I'm looking forward to the atmosphere if it's anything similar to last year.

On Friday, is it possible to watch 2 stages from each loop? They all look fairly close to each other.

[tommeke_B]

Ahh, thanks - I discovered it by accident last year whilst on my way to the Nurburgring 24 Hours and thought I'd do the rally properly this year, so for me I'm looking forward to the atmosphere if it's anything similar to last year.

On Friday, is it possible to watch 2 stages from each loop? They all look fairly close to each other.

If you watch only some 15-20 crews (first 15 shall start every 2 minutes, after that it's every minute), I think it's possible to see 4 stages on friday. It's always interesting to choose some strategical place where you can move quickly from one stage to the other. ;)

[EightGear]

Abbring in Tsjoen's DS3!

[RS]

Abbring in Tsjoen's DS3!

That's great. Quite weird his Hyundai contract allows him to drive other brands though!

[Mirek]

The boss of Ypres rally Alain Penasse is one of the top Hyundai Motorsport managers ;)

[dodge33cymru]

I'm sure it will be with their blessing; their driver gets a chance to keep his hand in, during an international event, and you don't have to pay a penny? Might be that the benefit outweighs the 'cost'. Great news though.

I take it we're not expecting any Skoda R5s apart from one for Loix?

[Mirek]

A lot of teams have them ordered but it depends when they will be delivered. From those who may do Ypres I think it may be Kobus, Orsák and Tlusťák.

[dupanton]

A lot of teams have them ordered but it depends when they will be delivered. From those who may do Ypres I think it may be Kobus, Orsák and Tlusťák.

And as far as I heard, Simpson?

Should be a great fight for the victory between Loix, Lefebvre, Abbring, Princen (if he starts) and maybe Cherain (if he starts) and Breen.

[Ounin]

A lot of teams have them ordered but it depends when they will be delivered. From those who may do Ypres I think it may be Kobus, Orsák and Tlusťák.

Haven't heard any confirmation about Kobus. Is it via Wevers Motorsport?

[Mirek]

I haven't heard any confirmation either. That's why I used the word "may" ;)

[WRCKE]

And as far as I heard, Simpson?

Should be a great fight for the victory between Loix, Lefebvre, Abbring, Princen (if he starts) and maybe Cherain (if he starts) and Breen.

simpson normally not this year they are still waiting after the new Fabia R5,and they havent yet an deliver date from skoda motorsport

[RS]

Should be a great fight for the victory between Loix, Lefebvre, Abbring, Princen (if he starts) and maybe Cherain (if he starts) and Breen.

I imagine the characteristics of Fabia R5 will be ideal for Ypres. Loix will be hard to beat again.

[dupanton]

simpson normally not this year they are still waiting after the new Fabia R5,and they havent yet an deliver date from skoda motorsport

And will he start with the old S2000?

[Hartusvuori]

And will he start with the old S2000?

Old S2000 sold? For McCormack?

[PLuto]

A lot of teams have them ordered but it depends when they will be delivered. From those who may do Ypres I think it may be Kobus, Orsák and Tlusťák.

Orsak and Tlustak will not have it for Ypres for sure and with Kobus it is big question...

[Ounin]

Orsak and Tlustak will not have it for Ypres for sure and with Kobus it is big question...

I never understood the rumour anyway, even last year was a very tight budget for team Kobus and even no opportunities for '15, only a one off at Ypres ... can you imagine ordering the latest and most expensive R5 available only for one event, cause there is no money for more outings? So there were rumours Wevers could buy one and Kobus could rent it. Or no rumours at all. Let's see, I would enjoy it if Hermen Kobus would be at Ypres.

[WRCKE]

Old S2000 sold? For McCormack?

yes mccormack is the new owner and starts in ypres

[dodge33cymru]

Sorry, I'm going to ask a few newbie questions over the next month; what's the deal with tickets? I never needed one last year, but I didn't do any if the stages proper.

The price advertised on the site looks fairly expensive if it doesn't include Shakedown; what's the rough 'per stage' price?

[PLuto]

I never understood the rumour anyway, even last year was a very tight budget for team Kobus and even no opportunities for '15, only a one off at Ypres ... can you imagine ordering the latest and most expensive R5 available only for one event, cause there is no money for more outings? So there were rumours Wevers could buy one and Kobus could rent it. Or no rumours at all. Let's see, I would enjoy it if Hermen Kobus would be at Ypres.

Kobus is really thinking about Fabia R5...

[Hartusvuori]

The price advertised on the site looks fairly expensive if it doesn't include Shakedown; what's the rough 'per stage' price?

Expensive? €40 at the moment for shakedowns and all stages: http://www.ypresrally.com/en/product/kenotek-ypresrally-regular-pre-sale-ticket-%E2%82%AC40

[tommeke_B]

It's not cheap indeed, last year the entry ticket costed "only" 35 euros (32 in presale). Any other ERC event that asks this amount of money? In Belgium it's quite common to have these rates for entry tickets, other "normal" BRC events go from 20 to 30 euros, even for local events in Flanders you can easily pay up to 15 euros for a ticket.

[dodge33cymru]

I didn't mean expensive for what you get, I mean expensive for me combined to what I'd expect to pay on a stage-by-stage basis. If shakedown is free, and I'm only going to be there on Friday, I wondered if it was cheaper than just paying for stage entry on two stages on Friday? The 'per stage' info doesn't seem to be available.

[tommeke_B]

I didn't mean expensive for what you get, I mean expensive for me combined to what I'd expect to pay on a stage-by-stage basis. If shakedown is free, and I'm only going to be there on Friday, I wondered if it was cheaper than just paying for stage entry on two stages on Friday? The 'per stage' info doesn't seem to be available.

The price per stage is 10 or 12 euros I think (not sure). Anyway on many places along the stages they don't check at all in many cases (if you avoid the public areas which are in mostly not that spectacular anyway). Sure it will be cheaper to buy a ticket only on stage.

[mousti]

Tarabus has now entered too.

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[PLuto]

Tarabus has now entered too.

Yes, he will start. He will do Rally Hustopece one week before Ypres as a test and to be back in rally rhythm.

[Hartusvuori]

Loix in Fabia R5 now registered.

I bought the rally pass for 37€. To me it's cheap, because I compare it to Rally Finland, Rally Germany and Rally Sweden. Those are WRC, sure, but nevertheless Ypres is a weekend of high quality rallying, no matter if it's W or E in front of RC. And sure, there are cheaper events, events with no tickets at all even, but still - happy to support.

[RS]

Delecour with Porsche: http://www.fiaerc.com/delecour-returns-to-the-erc-in-a-porsche-911/

[tommeke_B]

Entries in R5/S2000 so far:

Loix - Fabia R5
Lefebvre - 208 T16
Breen - 208 T16
Magalhaes - 208 T16
Cherain - DS3 R5
Abbring - DS3 R5
Verschueren - DS3 R5
Casier - Fiesta R5
Vanneste - Fiesta R5
Duquesne - Fiesta R5
Moffet S - Fiesta RRC
Moffet J - Fiesta RRC
Thornburn - Fiesta S2000
Orsak - Fabia S2000
Kristiansen - Fabia S2000
McCormack - Fabia S2000
Tarabus - Fabia S2000
Tlustak - Fabia S2000
Tanghe - 207 S2000

... Florent Honnay (never heard this name before, Belgian driver apparently, not sure if real or mistake) - DS3 R5

[Andre Oliveira]

67 so far, subject to FIA aproval: http://ewrc-results.com/startlist.php?e=19497&t=Kenotek-Ypres-Rally-2015

[Mirek]

67 so far, subject to FIA aproval: http://ewrc-results.com/startlist.php?e=19497&t=Kenotek-Ypres-Rally-2015

No, it's not. Only when it's closed.

[dodge33cymru]

Are we expecting Kajto to register at some point?

[Andre Oliveira]

From Ypres rally website:

DRAFT PROVISIONAL ENTRY LIST
Subject to FIA approval

[Mirek]

Which means that it will be subject of FIA approval when the entries are closed. or do You think they send new one to FIA every day? ;)

[dupanton]

Apparently no Princen in Ypres...

[PLuto]

Apparently no Princen in Ypres...

There is still more than one week to the closing date for entries...

[EightGear]

There is still more than one week to the closing date for entries...
He won't enter apparently, their program will probably be stopped.

[Mirek]

That's pity but I understand they are fed up with Peugeot...

[mousti]

Almost every rally they had some issues and the one in Sezoensrally where they were beating Freddy fair and square was a dramatic retirement the last hope on the title was really gone there. Dissapointment seems to be very big it seems, I thought program would stop after the classic in Ypres because after Ypres there would be an evaluation, seems it won't even get there..

[RS]

Can Princen change to a better car or was he supported by Peugeot Belgium?

[EightGear]

Yes he had support, but I think his codriver is paying the majority of the bills.

[mousti]

True but they are probably already looking to 2016..

[dupanton]

It looks like Princen might start after all!
Sorry for spreading the wrong rumour...

[Andre Oliveira]

Loix, white rims finnaly :)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGP1u4DWsAAOILw.jpg

[RS]

Will the works team run Loix on Ypres? Surprised to see full works colours..

[Andre Oliveira]

Maybe used car :)

[dimviii]

http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_05_2015/post-177-0-64904100-1432991495.jpg
http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/15/71/88/99/11270410.jpg

[tommeke_B]

It's the car BMA picked up today. Normally it should be in the color scheme as presented on the poster of the rally. Also interesting to hear from some people that Princen will drive in Ypres after all... Maybe he managed to get an agreement with Peugeot Belux and/or Peugeot Sport, we'll have to wait to see him on the entry list. :)

[PLuto]

It's the car BMA picked up today. Normally it should be in the color scheme as presented on the poster of the rally. Also interesting to hear from some people that Princen will drive in Ypres after all... Maybe he managed to get an agreement with Peugeot Belux and/or Peugeot Sport, we'll have to wait to see him on the entry list. :)

I have heard rumours that Princen was pushing to Peugeot to have better conditions. But I dont know if it is true or not...

[mousti]

Heard now from another source who was at Malmedy where there was a sigging with several drivers, and Kris confirmed there too he will be there. I think he will do Ypres and then stop for this season. Or Loix should retire and Kris wins, that could change everything offcourse.

[vino_93]

I just have a look on ERC Historic entry list ... what a pity ...no italians, no french, no usual top cars. Only good news is old belgian group A.

[mousti]

After Acropolis this weekend, there will be some addings. But anyways Historic rally of Ypres gets only more expensive and shorter..

[tommeke_B]

But anyways Historic rally of Ypres gets only more expensive and shorter..

And less attention, year after year people are less interested in the historic cars in Ypres. If you want to see nice historic action it's better to go to Legend Boucles, or to events where all "top-"historics are together, like Omloop van Vlaanderen. In Ypres it's a pitty that historic-ERC and national drivers are splitted (of course it's necessary but not good for spectacle and interest).

[dodge33cymru]

Wow, just looked at the itinerary for the historic and is it true they don't run the same set of stages as the modern machines on Friday? Will be a real pity not to see the historic field if so.

[Mirek]

Wow, just looked at the itinerary for the historic and is it true they don't run the same set of stages as the modern machines on Friday? Will be a real pity not to see the historic field if so.

It's normal thing in Ypres. At least in last couple of years it has been always like that. Usually they did only few same stages as the modern field.

[dodge33cymru]

Princen officially confirmed: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10155607739525481&substory_index=0&id=429124250480&refid=17&_ft_=top_level_post_id.10155607739525481&__tn__=%2As

Are we expecting Kajto or Consani to register? Guess the deadline is this week sometime.

[WRCKE]

Princen officially confirmed: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10155607739525481&substory_index=0&id=429124250480&refid=17&_ft_=top_level_post_id.10155607739525481&__tn__=%2As

Are we expecting Kajto or Consani to register? Guess the deadline is this week sometime.

closing date 9june

[tommeke_B]

Bryan Bouffier will drive a DS3 R5 in Ypres. Sponsored by Cuckoo Mobile (like a few years ago).

[mousti]

Delecour suddenly on the list with a Alfa Romeo GTV6..


Bouffier almost sure with the DS3 R5 of Jakes, seems some details has yet to be completed.

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[WRCKE]

No katjo his co driver conformed me this evening

[dodge33cymru]

Delecour in an Alfa must be a mistake; someone getting the list mixed with historical and editing the wrong list, surely?

Pity no Kajto but Bouffier is a bonus. Consani maybe?

[mousti]

ERC topclass wise, this is a quite weak list with only 1 of the top 5 at the start, also Kajto will be in trouble if he miss Ypres plus Estonia, his ambitions to get the title won't be easy to reach then.

Also for the moment only Duquesne has registered for ERC, I expect Casier, Cherain and Princen to register also the others will sadly run after the BRC Juniors..

[dodge33cymru]

ERC topclass wise, this is a quite weak list with only 1 of the top 5 at the start.

This year was always going to be a write-off championship-wise, with only a single works car for the duration, but we can't deny that there have been some great individual events (albeit with poor coverage), and Ypres has potential to be another, with a lot of unknown factors this year.

I think the organisers will have to look at promoting Princen and one or two others to the top class, even if they haven't paid up. It's going to be embarrassing for them if anything happens to Loix, with the potential to have an overall winner who doesn't receive any coverage whatsoever on the broadcasts.

List has been updated this morning and is up to 79, mainly adding a few juniors including Ingram.

[dupanton]

Today was a local rally with Griebel, Bergkvist and Ingram starting. Also Vanneste and Duquesne with their Fiesta R5s were there. Vanneste won, 27s in front of Duquesne.
Griebel and Bergkvist had a great battle whole rally long. Bergkvist one with 3s advantage on Griebel (who competed there last year too). Only Vanneste, Duquesne and an Evo9 were faster than the Adams. Ingram was a bit disappointing, finished almost 2min behind the adams and couldn't match their times all day.

http://www.rallyresultaten.be/Wervik2015/Results/algemeen/RIT12.HTM

[Mekola]

No katjo his co driver conformed me this evening
Katjo = Kajetan Kajetanowicz ???

[dodge33cymru]

Yeah, because we have no idea how to spell that. Funny to see Ypres' social accounts promoting an article titled "Kajto looks to regain ERC lead as soon as possible".

Not likely if he's not going to Ypres now, is it. Eurosport should be begging/paying him to go to keep the championship alive.

[Mirek]

Kajto is his nickname. It's widely used in Poland and even his official website is kajto.pl ;)

[HaCo]

Today was a local rally with Griebel, Bergkvist and Ingram starting. Also Vanneste and Duquesne with their Fiesta R5s were there. Vanneste won, 27s in front of Duquesne.
Griebel and Bergkvist had a great battle whole rally long. Bergkvist one with 3s advantage on Griebel (who competed there last year too). Only Vanneste, Duquesne and an Evo9 were faster than the Adams. Ingram was a bit disappointing, finished almost 2min behind the adams and couldn't match their times all day.

http://www.rallyresultaten.be/Wervik2015/Results/algemeen/RIT12.HTM

Great little cars and drivers!

[svarci]

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[Hartusvuori]

Consani in!

[Reis Eduardo]

When they will be published entry list ?

[dodge33cymru]

Unapproved one is here: http://www.ypresrally.com/en/content/competitors

[mousti]

Consani in!

and out according to his Co Driver :(

[tommeke_B]

https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11201499_388898111320891_5810373791667363176_n.jpg ?oh=7150f0af0745ac1f9e2fc4990b53e1f7&oe=55F7AE09

https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10426261_388898091320893_587931308900388024_n.jpg? oh=ee9aeb33a143d53fa9766316be4554f3&oe=55EA18F4

https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/11391223_388898071320895_8409443452799001063_n.jpg ?oh=c67e7427cc0b09cf322d8825cf1d065f&oe=55F90DAD

[Francis44]

Looks awesome with white wheels.

[dimviii]

very nice livery!

[RS]

Loix' livery nicer than the works Skodas IMO.

[PLuto]

Seeded entry list is available here - http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=17306

[sete]

is there a entry list for historical cars on Ypres?

[dodge33cymru]

There's two. Scroll down on http://www.ypreshistoricrally.be

Thanks for the seeded list. Noob question: what's the difference between FIA and ERC on the list?

[Mirek]

ERC =crews registered to ERC
FIA = FIA priority (it's given for example for results in FIA championships in last year, to all works WRC crews etc.)

[sete]

Thanks
Iam counting the days to go.
Will Pedro on Lancia really comes?

[mousti]

Thanks
Iam counting the days to go.
Will Pedro on Lancia really comes?
Yes it would be his third time in Ypres with Lancia, 2 times with 037 now with the Delta.

[MikeDeHigh]

Are there any maps already somewhere?

Thx ahead

EDIT; Found day 2.... https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=z1TsMSFqkVSI.kiRmotlcsFQY

[dodge33cymru]

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=z1TsMSFqkVSI.khqL3PNXkJnE day 1

[Fred.]

I can't find Rally Guide 2 anywhere....

[tommeke_B]

I can't find Rally Guide 2 anywhere....

It's hidden behind the password section, only available for registered competitors.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Nice summary on the OS:

Young world-class talents up against Belgian champions

Loix gunning for number 10

Fast Freddy has already appeared nine times on the podium’s top tread, of which four times in the Skoda colours. Loix, presently leader in the Belgian championship, played an important role in the development of the Czech R5. It goes without saying that the favourite will go straight into the attack as from the first meters. Hopefully a second Fabia R5 will appear at the start..

Kevin Abbring vs. Stéphane Lefebvre

Pieter Tsjoen, Ypres winner in 2001 and with 8 Belgian titles the most successful rally driver in the Belgian championship, is also a strong contender for a second victory in his home rally. This time around as co-driver in the DS 3 R5, teamed up with Kevin Abbring, the Hyundai driver in the World Rally Championship. Kevin Abbring still has an account to settle with Lady Luck in Ypres, seeing last year he was forced to retire with mechanical problems when he was well in the lead.

In the Rallye de Wallonie Pieter Tsjoen read the pace notes for Stéphane Lefebvre, the Junior World Champion. This time around the young Frenchman will be a rival, as Lefebvre will be at the start with an official Peugeot 208 T16, the weapon with which Abbring performed so brilliantly last year. A thrilling game of musical chairs, especially as his co-driver, Stéphane Prévot, had during the previous round of the BRC read the notes for Vincent Verschueren, who will be at the start in Ypres with his trusty DS 3 R5...

Apart from Stéphane Lefebvre, Peugeot still has a few contenders up their sleeve, with obviously in the first place Craig Breen, the present leader in the European championship, but also Kris Princen, who managed to beat Freddy Loix earlier this season in the Belgian championship and who won the Ypres classic in 2005. We are also delighted to welcome Bruno Magalhaes, who with the 208 T16 will once again have a top car with which to play up front.

Breen, Princen, Cherain, Casier...


DS not only has Abbring as a contender at the start, but definitely also Cédric Cherain, who last year drove a strong rally and was rewarded with a second place, and who following a bloodcurdling duel with Freddy Loix won the Rallye de Wallonie with his DS 3 R5. But it is not by pure chance that Vincent Verschueren became Belgian S2000 champion twice. To win in Ypres would be a great first for the DS make (logical for a new make), but also for Citroën.

The last victory claimed by Ford, a fixed value in the international rally sport, dates back to... 1994, when Patrick Snijers enjoyed his glory years. Last year, Bernd Casier following his off road on the first special stage, registered some top times that conjecture the very best for this season. Let us not forget that Bernd Casier has on numerous occasions proved to be a potential winner in Ypres. For Ypres Didier Duquesne has invested in a new Fiesta R5, while Davy Vanneste, on home ground, is also a contender for a Top 5 finish.
The R5 cars are present in full strength, but the extremely reliable Super 2000 brigade are not chanceless, just as the two Ford Fiesta RRC manned by the Irish brothers Sam and Josh Moffett. In a nutshell once again it will be a battle down to several tenths of a second in the Kenotek Ypres Rally.

[RS]

^^ I suppose the second Fabia R5 they talked about will not happen :(

[Mirek]

Unfortunately it will be delivered only several weeks after Ypres.

[mousti]

Unfortunately it will be delivered only several weeks after Ypres.

Yes indeed Fabia R5's of Simpson and Kobus their delivery date is too late..

[Fast Eddie WRC]

LOIX EAGER FOR FABIA R5 ERC DEBUT :)

So are we ! :D

http://www.fiaerc.com/loix-eager-for-fabia-r5-erc-debut/

http://static.fiaerc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/20196Skoda-Fabia-R5-2-800x534.jpg

[Fred.]

It's hidden behind the password section, only available for registered competitors.

And anybody has this password??

[vino_93]

Will the stages be available before the start of the rally on internet ?

[tommeke_B]

Will the stages be available before the start of the rally on internet ?

Go back one page in this topic... ;)

[mas-racing]

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q695/freddyzonnebeke/sf2%20test%20ieper%202015_zpsjbx422uc.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTyLM89BWwo)

[RS]

More of Loix/Verscheuren:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY8EpDOOc-s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_lJ3s-9qdM

[dodge33cymru]

Will Abbring and Bouffier be part of the qualifying stage if neither are registered for ERC points? I assume they must be.

[Mirek]

I wonder what is the point of taking videos of those end-turns...

[wwbroe]

Will Abbring and Bouffier be part of the qualifying stage if neither are registered for ERC points? I assume they must be.

They have FIA priority, but they will have to do qualifying stage also. Normally fastest man in qualifying can first make choice of starting position on friday 13h00. I guess it also counts for FIA registered drivers. Maybe Pluto can give us some answers on this topic?;)

[wwbroe]

I wonder what is the point of taking videos of those end-turns...

You are right Mirek, but i guess the reason for this is that safety was very strict and people were not allowed to stand where they wanted. There is only about 4 or 5 accesses where you can reach the testbase, and everywhere there was strict control and people could only stay quite far from the road. That would be main reason that there is some filming at stage turning point.;)

[dodge33cymru]

Another question, for anyone going - how easy is it to travel between stages?

They all look so close that I'm wondering if it's possible to do Langemark (until after the Porsches) > Mesen 1 > Dikkebus 2 on the Friday, or if traffic will make it impossible?

[Jasper]

Another question, for anyone going - how easy is it to travel between stages?

They all look so close that I'm wondering if it's possible to do Langemark (until after the Porsches) > Mesen 1 > Dikkebus 2 on the Friday, or if traffic will make it impossible?


For me this looks possible. Don't take the connection roads that look obvious or you get stuck in traffic.

[Hartusvuori]

Another question, for anyone going - how easy is it to travel between stages?

They all look so close that I'm wondering if it's possible to do Langemark (until after the Porsches) > Mesen 1 > Dikkebus 2 on the Friday, or if traffic will make it impossible?

Also, a reminder to everyone going to see Ypres, remember that last year there was literate zero tolerance for speeding and over 1000 tickets were given out by police patrols or automatic cameras. If it says go 50, go 50, not 51.

[Andre Oliveira]

I'm tired of Ypres event. Condroz f.e. is more beautifull to watch. Rallies with 90° turns is not for me. Madeira is a fantastic event, shame that we can't afford a ERC event there.

[Mirek]

What? I have been to Ypres four or five times with Tommeke and I have NEVER been in a 90° turn, I think never in a place slower than 3rd gear (mostly 5th-6th gear places). It's very spectacular event but if You are so lazy to stay in the junctions than it's your mistake to be disappointed. In the whole ERC there's no easier event to get to the stages via dozens of roads everywhere!

I have been to Condroz too and I find Ypres nicer thanks to better entry field and way nicer weather for spectating. Standing in a rain in 5°C is not really comfortable especially when half of the stages is off the schedule.

[tommeke_B]

Also, a reminder to everyone going to see Ypres, remember that last year there was literate zero tolerance for speeding and over 1000 tickets were given out by police patrols or automatic cameras. If it says go 50, go 50, not 51.
Actually You can drive up to 56 on roads where 50 is allowed. Corrections are 6kph (up to 100kph) and 6% for speeds over 100kph. Usually it's best to take the smaller roads (similar to those used for stages) where you can drive as quick as you want (speed limit is officially 90kph outside urban areas if there's no other sign) and avoid some traffic. The official maps that are sold together with the program book provide enough detail to find those roads.

[dodge33cymru]

Cheers for that advice - I'll be at the Shakedown stage early but for Friday I'm sorting a few maps and alternative routes out; will make sure to plan some backroad ones.

[Wim_Impreza]

What? I have been to Ypres four or five times with Tommeke and I have NEVER been in a 90° turn, I think never in a place slower than 3rd gear (mostly 5th-6th gear places). It's very spectacular event but if You are so lazy to stay in the junctions than it's your mistake to be disappointed. In the whole ERC there's no easier event to get to the stages via dozens of roads everywhere!

I have been to Condroz too and I find Ypres nicer thanks to better entry field and way nicer weather for spectating. Standing in a rain in 5°C is not really comfortable especially when half of the stages is off the schedule.

I prefer Condroz above Ypres. The roads in Condroz are more difficult than the roads in Ypres, especially since a few years that Ypres has new asphalt on some sections.

In the Condroz last year it was 20°C and very sunny... Yes, there were editions that there was rain and the temperatures weren't that high, but that is in (almost) each rally I think. I like rain, so that drivers with a less powerfull car have also a chance on a very good result.

See you maybe Friday in Ypres? ;)

[Mirek]

I will be in Ypres on Friday morning. Send me PM and we can try to meet. I will be there with Tommeke and we for sure want to meet Hartusvuori and wwbroe, maybe other forum members too.

[RS]

Another video of Loix test with some short onboards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVuW5Kz8ElM

[Hartusvuori]

Actually You can drive up to 56 on roads where 50 is allowed. Corrections are 6kph (up to 100kph) and 6% for speeds over 100kph. Usually it's best to take the smaller roads (similar to those used for stages) where you can drive as quick as you want (speed limit is officially 90kph outside urban areas if there's no other sign) and avoid some traffic. The official maps that are sold together with the program book provide enough detail to find those roads.

I figure normally it is like that, but last year I heard of a guy who got a ticket just for 1 km/h over the limit and other with 3 km/h over the limit. Normally it's good to avoid the bigger roads where the most of the traffic is as well as the most of the police and cameras are.

[Mirek]

That is strange. No police radar has so small own tolerance. In my opinion such penalty isn't legally enforceable.

[mousti]

No Steven Dolfen and Jon Armstrong this weekend, both their 208 R2's has sustained too much damage in their crashes at Wervik and Azores.

[Hartusvuori]

That is strange. No police radar has so small own tolerance. In my opinion such penalty isn't legally enforceable.

You have a point there. Also, point is that Ypres police are paying extra attention and I'm not going to ruin my trip trying out my luck.

[PLuto]

They have FIA priority, but they will have to do qualifying stage also. Normally fastest man in qualifying can first make choice of starting position on friday 13h00. I guess it also counts for FIA registered drivers. Maybe Pluto can give us some answers on this topic?;)

Yes, according to the rules, drivers with FIA priority (same like RGT priority) are part of qualify stage. Their only one disadvantage comparing to registered drivers is that they cannot fight for prize money.

[PLuto]

I'm tired of Ypres event. Condroz f.e. is more beautifull to watch. Rallies with 90° turns is not for me. Madeira is a fantastic event, shame that we can't afford a ERC event there.

Madeira is nice event, but has one big disadvantage - it is on island. And we have too many island events in ERC now...

[dodge33cymru]

I will be in Ypres on Friday morning. Send me PM and we can try to meet. I will be there with Tommeke and we for sure want to meet Hartusvuori and wwbroe, maybe other forum members too.
Do you mind if I tag along to that? Would be interested to hear from some experts on my first (proper) Ypres trip.

[liposh]

That is strange. No police radar has so small own tolerance. In my opinion such penalty isn't legally enforceable.

A little bit OT: I got only one ticket for speeding in my life but I asked czech police here in Brno for every single detail and they told me there is 10% tolerance plus police radar has its own 3 kmh tolerance. So you get ticket for speeding 58 kmh where 50 kmh is allowed here in Brno, Czech republic. It has to be very similar in Belgium. I think that guy with just 1 kmh over the limit drove his car 60 kmh, which is really 1 kmh above tolerance (50+6+3 +1) in Belgium but he tells the story more interesting way :)

[Mirek]

Yes, You may be right. The tolerance isn't same everywhere but it's for sure possible that he drove limit+tolerance+1 :)

[Mirek]

Do you mind if I tag along to that? Would be interested to hear from some experts on my first (proper) Ypres trip.

I'm not sure we can meet as I'm just a guest not planning anything. Send me PM, please.

[Jarek Z]

Bryan Bouffier won Rajd Kaszub Gdańsk Baltic Cup (Polish championship) driving Ford Fiesta Proto (http://www.autoklub.pl/news/foto/201506/news20150621_61986h.jpg) on the last weekend and now he is ready for Ypres.
He has just shown his car:
http://rajdy.autoklub.pl/news/to-wielkie-wyzwanie,62017

[Jarek Z]

Have you ever had a personalised towel? :)
https://twitter.com/Craig_Breen/status/612997331194150912/photo/1

[Jarek Z]

Another livery revealed. This is Romain Dumas and his Porsche :)

http://static.fiaerc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CIGS3c6WIAAzZTl.jpg

[Fred.]

Someone has the rally guide 2 for general maps, please.

[dupanton]

I'm not sure we can meet as I'm just a guest not planning anything. Send me PM, please.

I'm in for a meet too. And probably, I will see you and Tom on the stages somewhere :)

[dimviii]

https://youtu.be/qbpuLLqtUys

[dimviii]

Breen - Lefebvre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=21&v=YmFopz7oFFw

[dimviii]

Duez Magalhaes Thorburn
https://youtu.be/c9Whg6hzQQ8

[dimviii]

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/11402977_686746221430457_1340926370914265844_n.jpg ?oh=e6eef8cdb9b9094c9156290532ba30c5&oe=5632B29C
https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10400001_686745434763869_2663196460596060067_n.jpg ?oh=6c913bb548a59f8dc60f7b70b968fa31&oe=5634B489
https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10985487_686745798097166_3934966382520724903_n.jpg ?oh=92c42a6257f3e2c4b0d3543ffe881de0&oe=55EC6DD6

[jbmarcus21]

François Delecour prepare Ypres ;)
Photo http://planetemarcus.com/francois-delecour-a-lassaut-de-la-belgique/

[Jarek Z]

François Delecour prepare Ypres ;)
Photo http://planetemarcus.com/francois-delecour-a-lassaut-de-la-belgique/

Damn it, does he still wear the clothes from his Ford Escort Cosworth days? :)
http://planetemarcus.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/test-days-delecour-rallye-erc-ypres-2015/Essais_FrancoisDelecour_Ypres15_5.jpg

[dimviii]

nice photo

https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t31.0-8/1506169_914546915273409_3533826095351392070_o.jpg

[vino_93]

Does anyone have good places to see the cars in the saturday stages ? I didn't go a saturday since long years, I didn't remember at all the stages ...

[Jarek Z]

Don't cut too deep ;)
http://www.fiaerc.com/zawada-goes-extreme-corner-cutting-in-ypres/

[MartijnS]

Abbring fastest on QS, Loix crashed after the finish after he got the second time + 0.8 after Abbring. No idea yet how bad the damage is. Lefebvre +1.3, Breen +1.5, Bouffier +1.6

[dimviii]

Zawada at recce
https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/t31.0-8/11143099_523212967827752_5220539595263424557_o.jpg

[EightGear]

Princen's mistake is costly probably... He's out of the top 15 on the QS so he can't select his starting position, if I'm right?


Also, how can Loix crash after the FF, isn't it a quite simple straight?

[Jarek Z]

Intersting, Romain Dumas and his Porsche in Top 10 on the qualifying stage.
http://www.fiaerc.com/live-timing/

[Jarek Z]

Interesting comments from the Porsche drivers:

Marc DUEZ (PORSCHE)
[Qualifying] - "I lost my hair, my hearing, everything. Good fun. Lots of public, good safety, good fun. I am looking forward to tomorrow."

Patrick SNIJERS (PORSCHE)
[Qualifying] - "It is the first time I drive it with the restricter, we are losing so much horse power compared to the Belgium rallies. It felt quite okay."

Romain DUMAS (PORSCHE)
[Qualifying] - "It was good fun, I enjoy. Tomorrow will be a lot more difficult. The car is very large, so I use nearly all the road, so we see tomorrow, I need to learn a little bit."

Francois DELECOUR (PORSCHE)
[Qualifying] - "Crazy job! With a Porsche is crazy job with a Porsche. It is not easy to keep the car in line. We had some problem before with the fuel pump but for qualification, no problem at all."

[dodge33cymru]

Princen's mistake is costly probably... He's out of the top 15 on the QS so he can't select his starting position, if I'm right?


Also, how can Loix crash after the FF, isn't it a quite simple straight?
No, there's a 90° left immediately after it. Cheers for the times; Princen hasn't looked quick on any passes, Abbring looked like he was flying in free practice. Cherain seemed to be struggling to change gear on his qualifying run.

[nafpaktos]

Still no news for Loix?

[MartijnS]

No, can't imagine it's something serious..

[Rallyper]

@Rallyper @HartusvuoriWRC after finish he missed the corner. And almost hit a wall of a house. Probably hit the curb and maybe broken wheel.

[Jarek Z]

Any photos from the rally?

[dodge33cymru]

Taken plenty but can't get them off my camera today :(

Great atmosphere in this village again; it's what motivated me to come back after last year and it hasn't disappointed.

[dimviii]

Any photos from the rally?

https://www.facebook.com/rallylovers/photos_stream

[dimviii]

https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/1901386_874655249281183_7408235991378798214_n.jpg? oh=2b71a2a931b7af8485c95a6ba899f6db&oe=55E6A908
https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11350618_874655022614539_651049851360109401_n.jpg? oh=09c77786e3b998ba3fc8b055d089ea20&oe=55E94B0A

[Jarek Z]

Thanks dimvii! Nice photos. I needed some rally atmosphere ;)

[EightGear]

https://youtube.com/watch?v=-ETrpvlnNNU

https://youtube.com/watch?v=pw9TciZ9XKo

[mas-racing]

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q695/freddyzonnebeke/sf2%20shakedown%20erc2015_zps4v3yg8kh.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw9TciZ9XKo)

[dimviii]

https://www.facebook.com/mathphotographer/photos_stream

https://www.facebook.com/pages/GMrallye/155900921240724?sk=photos_stream

[dimviii]

mistakes Princen Bouffier Breen
https://youtu.be/SpTm7iAqebI

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CIYTj6hWsAAWJMm.jpg

[gianni123]

Shakedown Ypres Rally - 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQ85Cq4vQKQ

[HaCo]

Nice video as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=20&v=Kt14gVOpn1k

[Jarek Z]

Everything seems OK in Delecour's camp ;)

https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11665437_934609443262895_6484313425839679718_n.jpg ?oh=e9c7a58d9e9143e10d32909b24592805&oe=5634E756

[Tom206wrc]

Can't wait for the start of the rally in about 2 hours :bounce:

[makinen_fan]

Onboard with Breen in SD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00k9-ORx3o0

[nafpaktos]

From kevin's fb

With P1 in qualifying @ypresrally the pace and rythm came back quicker as expected! It's been a long time since my last event and going back to an R5 when you are starting to get used to a WRC car isn't easy. Still finding the right gears for each pace note. Me and Pieter are really excited to take this challenge together and the atmosphere is amazing as always!

[dodge33cymru]

Is there a good way to get ERC radio on a phone?

[EightGear]

Is there a good way to get ERC radio on a phone?
Wondering about that too, can't get it to work on the app nor the website.

Abbring quickest so far on SS1.

[noel157]

Wondering about that too, can't get it to work on the app nor the website.

Abbring quickest so far on SS1.

Working with me on http://www.fiaerc.com/rally-radio/

[noel157]

Good start for Marty McCormack.

[makinen_fan]

Abbring's close call in SS1

https://twitter.com/beis78/status/614448924326260736/video/1

[dodge33cymru]

Cherain having same gear change issues as in Shakedown from the sound of it, 3rd to 4th I think.

[JTGANG]

Abbring's close call in SS1

https://twitter.com/beis78/status/614448924326260736/video/1

wow.....indeed close....he must have lost 2-3 secs there

[noel157]

Abbring's close call in SS1

https://twitter.com/beis78/status/614448924326260736/video/1

As mentioned in the link, crazy spectators. Despite Abbring scaring them, will they move? Nope.

[EightGear]

Princen 3rd from way down the field.

[RS]

Hmmm, Loix says he's absolutely on the limit but he is slower than the top PSA R5s..

[dimviii]

Hmmm, Loix says he's absolutely on the limit but he is slower than the top PSA R5s..

not so fast the fabia,after 27km just 1 sec faster from Lefebvre at home rally for Loix?
Lets wait to see some more stages.
Abbring again faster out of the box after some time out of r5 car.

[RS]

not so fast the fabia,after 27km just 1 sec faster from Lefebvre at home rally for Loix?
Lets wait to see some more stages.
Abbring again faster out of the box after some time out of r5 car.

To me it looks similar to the times i would expect from Loix with S2000. I thought the R5 would be quicker straight away. Work to do on tarmac at least. On gravel it seems fast.

[dimviii]

https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/11665422_907172789339609_8680870190826885398_n.jpg ?oh=100f9436980c84012e04fc00bfa1b7e6&oe=562F0BAA
https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/11403106_10152514159187614_6853664156750272673_n.j pg?oh=59fb14afe54bcc883e4ce0a3dcb74479&oe=56230660
https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/11667353_10152514159267614_2094244757157843339_n.j pg?oh=fabf62ece95b1d94579630a67a254540&oe=55EC91FD

[dimviii]

https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/11051871_10153440514509507_1249590311545605001_n.j pg?oh=bc757851a9717813e16221ea98d27d0b&oe=55EE770C


Cherain

https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/11209692_10153440573139507_8724871734077177133_n.j pg?oh=80bf486d347dbb42672a3e2822ced28d&oe=55EFBED4

[makinen_fan]

Puncture for abbring, lost 20s

Freddy as well

[dodge33cymru]

That R5 Skoda sounds so rubbish compared to the S2000s.

[dimviii]

Puncture for abbring, lost 20s

Freddy as well

thats nice for us,he will go faster.

How is doing Dele?

https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/11535678_708467915948113_1638242253753369307_n.jpg ?oh=58f357509a2430501a8cfeeabdaa0082&oe=562AADA3

[MartijnS]

Bouffier already 2 scratches, going fast!
Abbring on one stage from first to fourth.

[makinen_fan]

thats nice for us,he will go faster.


And Bouffier is on it. Lefebvre is also in the mix. Nice fight ahead I think

[makinen_fan]

Sam Moffet breaks

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CIcN9xTXAAMrCGf.png

[EightGear]

Princen is still in it as well.

[MartijnS]

Yes, Princen third, equal time overall as Lefebvre. Good job.

[makinen_fan]

https://www.periscope.tv/w/aF1-OjE4NDcwODh8MjkxMTA5OTkXMLG6R3g3WudK0_N6rZCSznGpxR syRmqx6h0cN88rfw==

Really great periscope feed at TC before service. Check it

[Bartek]

Ogryzek lost his car.

https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/11209534_10207268608583723_2095466935391665811_n.j pg?oh=c20fa41fbf2d4dcc0e7ea143960ee225&oe=55EE2A4A

[dodge33cymru]

Bloody hell, I hope that's insured. At least the crew were out and well.

[Tom206wrc]

:(

[RS]

Top 6 within 20s after the first 50km. Nice :)

[bluuford]

Abbring big crash reported, rolled multiple times... Hope eveybody OK

[dimviii]

wow Abbring 0,5sec/km from Breen Bouffier and more from the rest. http://www.petrolheads.gr/images/smilies/smooth/hang.gif

nice surprise till now Lefebvre,didn t expect it!


edit i jinxed him...

[EightGear]

Damn!

[MartijnS]

Sucks!

https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10986959_914403328582606_1220363409853889383_n.jpg ?oh=2a57a4010a02b2d14e6750cc3f8dab04&oe=55EEACE0

[dimviii]

https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/11665505_10153117915643952_3039157213223484307_n.j pg?oh=f3d756cb7c0193d9cb595e1c831897d2&oe=562E7732
https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11659296_10205991684823995_9054144888338901740_n.j pg?oh=e2e82c2fd696290d4fd7d579f8b0682a&oe=5631268F
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/11217546_10205991686464036_4917177716890526827_n.j pg?oh=c2566fac07fcde36f053d2f55546cddf&oe=56223C7F

[bluuford]

Good that everybody OK! It was nice fight. Luckily only crop and car was damaged. It seems that there are Breen and Bouffier for the top fight. Loix might be a bit too far behind.

[Mintexmemory]

Big surprise is King Freddy bein so far down - sell by date has been reached perhaps?
Anyway just get through Mesen and that's a great evening for Breen. The guy is clearly now both quick and consistent

[RS]

nice surprise till now Lefebvre,didn t expect it!


IIRC Lefebvre was quite quick here last year in JERC so maybe not a surprise..

[Mintexmemory]

Damn!

Why didn't he do the event with Seb Marshall?

[MartijnS]

I think Tsjoen financed a big part of the project.

[EightGear]

Why didn't he do the event with Seb Marshall?

Tsjoen and Miclotte invited him to drive. Tsjoen has become the co-driver for that car in the Belgian championship after some disappointing results in the first few events (when he was driving himself).

[RS]

Big surprise is King Freddy bein so far down - sell by date has been reached perhaps?


Maybe.. hard to say. Fabia has not been quite as convincing on asphalt so far as gravel, but one thing that stands out for me is that Bouffier is 20s up on Freddy so far. With the same car in the first round of the Czech Championship Kopecky beat him on every stage. Ok, Kopecky knows the Czech roads better, but this is Ypres and Freddy we are comparing to.

[liposh]

...but one thing that stands out for me is that Bouffier is 20s up on Freddy so far. With the same car in the first round of the Czech Championship Kopecky beat him on every stage. Ok, Kopecky knows the Czech roads better, but this is Ypres and Freddy we are comparing to.
Bouffier is over the edge. He would be very lucky if he will finish this way. His DS3 R5 is fast, but not same level as Breen´s and Lefebvre´s factory cars. So either Bouffier will slow down tomorrow or crash...or third possibility is he will use all his luck for 10 years in advance and he will win :D

[dimviii]

Kevin Abbring ‏@KevinAbbring
Gutted. A shame to leave the rally so early. We were both having so much fun in the car. Need to see what exactly happened. Back next year!

[dimviii]

Βouffier spin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2bHMDZqmsQ

[EightGear]

Kevin Abbring ‏@KevinAbbring
Gutted. A shame to leave the rally so early. We were both having so much fun in the car. Need to see what exactly happened. Back next year!
Back with Hyundai R5 maybe?

From FB:
Gutted! A shame to leave the rally so early! What a blast. We were having so much fun in the car. Speed were just fine, it felt quick but without any risks. Just stage one wasn't smooth, was too busy feeling the car. We need to have a look what exactly happened. Guess our onboard will tell more... Car felt really good and the cooperation with Pieter and the team was just fine! What I do know is that we will be back next year! Thanks to all the spectators for the big support this weekend. You guys were amazing.

[MartijnS]

Too bad about Abbring.
Glad he's the only big name that retired.
Going tomorrow for the first time in 4 years again!

[Wim_Impreza]

Too bad about Abbring.
Glad he's the only big name that retired.
Going tomorrow for the first time in 4 years again!

Maybe Cédric Cherain isn't a big name yet, but he was last year 2nd in Ypres.

[MartijnS]

True.

Abbring his crash!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTflaMvKICQ&feature=youtu.be

[dimviii]

http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2015/photos/kenotek_ypres_rally_2015/rba_img_6697.jpg

more

http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/fotogalery.php?events=19497&fotograf=69

[dodge33cymru]

Lefevbre just clocked into Parc Ferme about an hour after everyone else. Any particular reason anyone knows of? I assume they don't have that stupid flexi-service thing in ERC.

[mas-racing]

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q695/freddyzonnebeke/sf2%20best%20of%20day1_zpsilhqq5y0.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDVtLMQlBJg)

[tommeke_B]

Lefevbre just clocked into Parc Ferme about an hour after everyone else. Any particular reason anyone knows of? I assume they don't have that stupid flexi-service thing in ERC.

Yes there is... ;)

[Rallyper]

wow Abbring 0,5sec/km from Breen Bouffier and more from the rest. http://www.petrolheads.gr/images/smilies/smooth/hang.gif

nice surprise till now Lefebvre,didn t expect it!


edit i jinxed him...

But I didn´t. ;)

[dimviii]

https://youtu.be/Q9--uOkoQcQ

[dodge33cymru]

Yes there is... ;)
Urgh, that bloody rule is the bane of modern rallying service parks...

[Rallyper]

Urgh, that bloody rule is the bane of modern rallying service parks...

Meaning what in this case...? Lefebvre punished? I had him winning this one in Pickem >/

[dodge33cymru]

Meaning what in this case...? Lefebvre punished? I had him winning this one in Pickem >/
No, nothing wrong at all, don't worry. I just don't like the rules that the WRC/ERC top class have, where they can choose their service times but no one else in the field can. Even worse (in my opinion) is the fact they can stop the clock if they like, take a coffee break and then go back to it.

[HaCo]

Abbring was way too fast, not only for Freddy, but I think also for himself, too many risk. But awesome to watch of course. :-)

Skoda is disappointment, a bit overhyped IMO, good marketing machine. Still Loix can win this one, there are 4 PSA cars in front of him which don't always last very long unfortunately. I hope one of these 4 win this rally, they all deserve it. I would prefer Princen, but it looks like he is missing some speed.

Casier and Verschueren not bad at all!


What an awesome battle between Dumas and Delecour and also in Junior cup!

[dodge33cymru]

I, for one, am glad the Skoda isn't romping away with it! It sounds so much worse than both the S2000 and PSA R5 cars (arguably worse even than the Fiesta R5) and I guess that's why it looks so unspectacular on passes. I can't see this car getting the same love as the previous iteration unless they can do something about that.

On the other hand, Bouffier and Abbring are doing a great job if proving how exciting R5s can be when driven on the edge.

[irish_tiger]

I, for one, am glad the Skoda isn't romping away with it! It sounds so much worse than both the S2000 and PSA R5 cars (arguably worse even than the Fiesta R5) and I guess that's why it looks so unspectacular on passes. I can't see this car getting the same love as the previous iteration unless they can do something about that.

On the other hand, Bouffier and Abbring are doing a great job if proving how exciting R5s can be when driven on the edge.

And what about the leader ? is he not on the edge ?

[dodge33cymru]

Not in the same way, no - Breen's playing a clever game and winning it. Bouffier is winning stages and taking risks, Breen is being more conservative and making fewer mistakes (and maybe fewer punctures), and it's paying off for him. Tortoise vs hares = good rallying!

I think Loix will be stronger today and I don't know if Bouffier will be able to hold it together at the same pace as yesterday. I can see Freddy winning it from here.

[WUff1]

But I still don´t understand, why in Czech Republic Kopecky is smashing Jakes/Bouffier´s DS3 R5, and so much difference here in return.

On the other Hand Loix is known as clever driver. Wouldn´t be the first time he ´d win Ypres after a cautious first day.

[dodge33cymru]

Kopecky's being run by the works team who have done all the testing, no? As opposed to the satellite operation running Loix? I'm not 100% sure that's right though.

[liposh]

Kopecky's being run by the works team who have done all the testing, no? As opposed to the satellite operation running Loix? I'm not 100% sure that's right though.

At the moment there is not big difference between Kopecky and Loix. The car should be factory car used in April and half of May, all its spare parts are new and Loix is (nearly) same test driver as Kopecky so he knows how to do the setup. We will see, Freddy can push more without doubt.

[mousti]

Loix has a bit of Skoda Motorsport Assistance this week.

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[RS]

Kopecky's being run by the works team who have done all the testing, no? As opposed to the satellite operation running Loix? I'm not 100% sure that's right though.

I think Kopecký's Czech Championship car is run by Motorsport Kopecky (dad's team) but that is a virtual works team.

I agree with Liposh though, there shouldn't be much difference between Kopecky and Loix' car.

We should probably make a small allowance for this being Freddy's first event with the car.

[makinen_fan]

Another video of Abbring's crash
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7hzoxiMiac

[makinen_fan]

Peugeot Sport ‏@peugeotsport 1m1 minute ago
Bad news... Princen retired (medical) #208T16 @FIAERC @PeugeotBelux @ypresrally

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Finally got a 3G signal.. and Breen leads !! :)

[Jarek Z]

After SS8 both Porsches managed to get into top 10. That is impressive, isn't it?

[RS]

From Freddy's comments it sounds like he is struggling with front end grip/understeer.