Barum Czech Rally Zlín 2015 [ERC, ERCJ, CZE]

[PLuto]

Barum Czech Rally Zlín 2015 [ERC, ERCJ, CZE]

[PLuto]

Today was published rally guide 1 to Barum Czech Rally Zlin - http://www.czechrally.com/en/25927n-rally-guide-1-barum-czech-rally-zlin

[RS]

A chance to see Bouffier here with Jakes' DS3? I notice that in Ypres half the sponsorship comes from the Czechs.

[liposh]

I would rather see Jakes there :)

[Mirek]

Timetable released: http://www.autosport.cz/zavody/soubor.php?f=17219

[Fiat-131-Abarth]

How many Skoda R5 will start at Zlin this year? Will Orsak and Kresta receive a new Fabia for their team before Barum?

[PLuto]

How many Skoda R5 will start at Zlin this year? Will Orsak and Kresta receive a new Fabia for their team before Barum?

Actually sure is only one. And we should hope that we will see more...

[kiil]

I hope so as well :-)

[all4rallye]

and other good Drivers who will compete in Zlin beside the "Standard ERC driver´s" (Kajto, Breen,.....) ??????

[Mirek]

From locals capable of podium it shall be Kopecký, Pech, Kostka, Valoušek, Odložilík, Jakeš. I'm sure there will be some other foreigners but we have to wait until PLuto gives us the entry list :)

[Mirek]

Some new rare footage appeared on youtube three days a go. SS Slušovice live 1988. Some spectacular runs there too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xwxTA6ukSw

[Luis Pacheco]

Sibera with the 130 LR. Nice images.

In the 80s and 90s the event was also held in August?

[Mirek]

Between 1984 and 1994 it was held in June.

[WUff1]

Some new rare footage appeared on youtube three days a go. SS Slušovice live 1988. Some spectacular runs there too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xwxTA6ukSw

Of course this video also reminds me of glorious days of Austrian rallying, also of Jänner Rallye before it stopped for the first time in 1986, with the Top 3 starters of this video being regulars there.

[Fiat-131-Abarth]

According to rallye.at Herrmann Neubauer will do Barum Rallye with the Fiesta S2000.

[sete]

what do we know about line up? Some is my opinion
Kopecky Fabia R5
Pech Mini RRC
Neubaurer Fiesta S2000
Kasperczyk Fiesta R5
Tarabus Fabia S2000
Valoušek Fabia S2000
Breen 208 T16
Jelínek Fabia S2000
Černý Fabia S2000
Odložilík Fiesta R5
Vlček Fabia S2000
Kostka Fiesta/Fabia R5
Jakeš DS3 R5
Tlustak Fabia S2000
Orsák Fabia S2000
Martin 208 T16

hope Kajto will be also there and few more :-)

[Mirek]

I doubt all of our R5/S2000 drivers would drive in ERC field.

[liposh]

What about Martin Hudec?

[VFTS]

what do we know about line up? Some is my opinion
Kopecky Fabia R5
Pech Mini RRC
Neubaurer Fiesta S2000
Kasperczyk Fiesta R5
Tarabus Fabia S2000
Valoušek Fabia S2000
Breen 208 T16
Jelínek Fabia S2000
Černý Fabia S2000
Odložilík Fiesta R5
Vlček Fabia S2000
Kostka Fiesta/Fabia R5
Jakeš DS3 R5
Tlustak Fabia S2000
Orsák Fabia S2000
Martin 208 T16

hope Kajto will be also there and few more :-)

Petter Kristiansen are hoping to start with a Fabia S2000, working with the budget.

[Ucci]

Mirek, what is this about Kostka :

http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/show.php?id=26865&title=tomas-kostka-nebude-ani-letos-na-barumce-chybet

[Mirek]

It says that he is going to start but hasn't yet decided which car to use. The possibilities are Fiesta RRC, Fiesta R5 and Fabia R5.

[liposh]

Kostka says: "This year I am testing GT cars but I will be again on Barum rally. Either with Fiesta RRC or some R5 car. (my note: some people say he will do tests with Fabia R5) ...Kostka drove Rally Vyskov with Fiesta WRC as test before Barum rally (and won)

Edit: Mirek is really fast. I tried to save his work , but nevermind :)

[WRCKE]

Kostka says: "This year I am testing GT cars but I will be again on Barum rally. Either with Fiesta RRC or some R5 car. (my note: some people say he will do tests with Fabia R5) ...Kostka drove Rally Vyskov with Fiesta WRC as test before Barum rally (and won)

Edit: Mirek is really fast. I tried to save his work , but nevermind :)

Kostka tested today with the Wevers Skoda R5 for the Barum Rally

[PLuto]

Yes, we wanted to try also Fabia R5 before Barum. But decision about car was not made yet. As I know, this car from Wevers is not available for Barum...

[pucky54]

As I know, this car from Wevers is not available for Barum...

Especially if Al-Attiyah does "proper work" in Germany the week before ;)

[PLuto]

He wants to do Rally Lebanon with the car...

[Mirek]

Nice surprise :) Tarabus will drive new Fabia R5 from Kresta Racing!

[MartijnS]

Kobus will drive too with the new Fabia R5 they bought!

[Ounin]

Kobus will drive too with the new Fabia R5 they bought![/QUOTE]

743

First he will do check at Rally Staden
Looks great at last we will see Hermen on rallystages again

[mousti]

And now with a top car. In Belgium he was on his limit with the Fiesta.

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[Mirek]

Guys, who of You plan to go to Barum rally, send me a PM and I will give You some hints about the stages. Some of You know what it is ;)

[b3637853]

Is there official entry list fo the rally? Or even unofficial? I can't find any. I know that Kajto i sgoing to be there, probably Breen, a lot of Czech drivers, do we know anything?

[NoFear85]

copy from supplementary regulations

3.3 Publication of the List of entries
Date: 17 August 2015
Time: 18:00

[Jarek Z]

Is there official entry list fo the rally? Or even unofficial? I can't find any. I know that Kajto i sgoing to be there, probably Breen, a lot of Czech drivers, do we know anything?

Yes, Kajto will be there. He is already testing his car:
http://rajdy.autoklub.pl/gallery/show/id/1439325047

[Mirek]

Is there official entry list fo the rally? Or even unofficial? I can't find any. I know that Kajto i sgoing to be there, probably Breen, a lot of Czech drivers, do we know anything?

I can tell you that there is quite huge number of entries but they are split into two groups. From what I heard however most of top Czech drivers entered the international field or even ERC and therefore will be part of the overall battle :) Both groups together shall count nearly 150 crews. That's without historic Star rally which counts another +/- 60 crews.

Bad thing is that Kopecký is the only entrant for Škoda Motorsport, however there will be at least 4 Fabia R5 cars on the start. Regarding the quality I'm afraid that this year it will be more about the locals than in previous years. Breen or Kajto will be strong but I doubt there will be somebody else to challenge Kopecký, Pech or Kostka.

[Andre Oliveira]

Kresta with ex Lappi car. Unknown chassis.

[Mirek]

Kresta ended driver's career. The car will be used by Tarabus.

[b3637853]

I can tell you that there is quite huge number of entries but they are split into two groups. From what I heard however most of top Czech drivers entered the international field or even ERC and therefore will be part of the overall battle :) Both groups together shall count nearly 150 crews. That's without historic Star rally which counts another +/- 60 crews.

Bad thing is that Kopecký is the only entrant for Škoda Motorsport, however there will be at least 4 Fabia R5 cars on the start. Regarding the quality I'm afraid that this year it will be more about the locals than in previous years. Breen or Kajto will be strong but I doubt there will be somebody else to challenge Kopecký, Pech or Kostka.

Definitely it will be hard for foreign drivers to challange Kopecky, Czech drivers are crazy fast on their home tarmac events. Especially when the route is not changing for years.
Anyway if there will be a many entries as you wrote it will be awesome rally. I wonder if organizers would try to make it WRC event. I'm sure region would benefit from that and WRC should get another tarmac event.

[Mirek]

They tried to get WRC round ten years a go but now I think it's out of question.

[Jarek Z]

Is there official entry list fo the rally? Or even unofficial? I can't find any. I know that Kajto i sgoing to be there, probably Breen, a lot of Czech drivers, do we know anything?

According to http://rajdy.autoklub.pl/news/cztery-fabie-r5-w-barum,62874 there will be 12 x R5 and 8 x S2000 cars on the entry list.

[Mirek]

Than we can count...

Fiesta S2000 - Neubauer
Mini S2000 - Pech
Fabia S2000 - Valoušek, Černý, Kristiansen, Tlusťák, Vlček + 1 more (Trnovec maybe)
208 T16 - Breen, Martin
DS3 R5 - Consani, Jakeš
Fiesta R5 - Kajetanowicz, Odložilík + 2 more (maybe Sýkora, Habaj, Hádik or somebody else?)
Fabia R5 - Kopecký, Kostka, Tarabus, Kobus

[sete]

I heard some rumours about Kristiansen with Fabia S2000 from Orsak team.
I hope Consani really comes i like his livery

[Andre Oliveira]

Tomasz Kasperczyk will enter :)

[Mirek]

No, Pluto said he was not on the list.

[pucky54]

Fabia S2000 - Valoušek, Černý, Kristiansen, Tlusťák, Vlček + 1 more (Trnovec maybe)

Jelinek

[Mirek]

Yes, I forgot him :)

[mousti]

Fiesta R5 - Kajetanowicz, Odložilík + 2 more (maybe Sýkora, Habaj, Hádik or somebody else?)

There was a chance Davy Vanneste would do Barum but didn't hear anything news around that since a month ago..

[Mirek]

No,he isn't there.

[Mirek]

Test of Kopecký: http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/fotogalery.php?events=26518&fotograf=43

http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2015/photos/test_Sm_pred_barum_rally_2015_2015/ine_dsc_1036.jpg

[Andre Oliveira]

Green wheels :(

http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2015/photos/test_Sm_pred_barum_rally_2015_2015/ine_dsc_1075.jpg

http://ewrc-results.com/foto.php?e=26518&t=Test-SM-pred-Barum-rally-2015-2015

So more beautifull :)

http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2015/photos/kresta_racing_test_2015/jp_01.jpg

http://ewrc-results.com/foto.php?e=26463&t=Kresta-Racing-Test-2015

[Andre Oliveira]

New ride height :)

http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2015/photos/test_Sm_pred_barum_rally_2015_2015/ine_dsc_1058.jpg

http://ewrc-results.com/foto.php?e=26518&t=Test-SM-pred-Barum-rally-2015-2015

[marcosg]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw0D7l4p7Rg&feature=em-uploademail

kaito testing

[PLuto]

Tomasz Kasperczyk will enter :)

After many crashes this year Tomasz decided to save money for rest of polish championship and miss Barum. Due to this decision, also Koltun will be missing.

[PLuto]

They tried to get WRC round ten years a go but now I think it's out of question.

WRC event is ONLY about money. Czech republic is very small country and there is nobody who can invest so much money into one event.

[mousti]

Same story for Ypres they chased it also for many years, but stopped it because it's not possible to fund it.

[Jarek Z]

New livery on Tlustak's car for Barum Rally. I'm not impressed, if you ask me:
http://rajdy.autoklub.pl/news/nowe-barwy-tlustaka,62893

[Andre Oliveira]

Luky will start :)

[mousti]

Evo again?

[PLuto]

According to http://rajdy.autoklub.pl/news/cztery-fabie-r5-w-barum,62874 there will be 12 x R5 and 8 x S2000 cars on the entry list.

This numbers are not correct...

[sete]

Hudec confirmed start with Fabia S2000

[Andre Oliveira]

12 r5
11 s2000

[Jarek Z]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw0D7l4p7Rg&feature=em-uploademail

kaito testing

Damn it! Am I getting old or what, but the way Kajto drives scares me :)

[dupanton]

Saw Kobus yesterday on his test rally and have to say he was already going well.
But after the finish, he said the car still needed some set-up work.

[sete]

list of entries of historic cars
http://www.autosport.cz/zavody/soubor.php?f=17347

[dupanton]

Belgian Delplace will be in Barum too, with his Swift S1600.

[WUff1]

Is ERC entry list finally published?

[Mirek]

Wait for 8 hours.

[Mirek]

Alex Lukyanuk confirmed start with Fiesta R5 from H-Racing!

http://alexeylukyanuk.com/index.php/201-aleksej-lukyanyuk-vyjdet-na-start-7-go-etapa-chempionata-evropy-po-ralli.html

And here livery of Tarabus

https://scontent-vie1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/t31.0-8/11248802_1007057496004964_6145369608892894144_o.jp g
https://scontent-vie1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/t31.0-8/11886172_1007057542671626_5366398376941672296_o.jp g

[Jarek Z]

Belgian Delplace will be in Barum too, with his Swift S1600.

Good news and an interesting car!
https://scontent-arn2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/11873417_1169276849754750_7554435839004000608_n.jp g?oh=2e63abd40dbba54a18e634eac8bdecfd&oe=56726521
Is he going to win the ERC3 category?

[Jarek Z]

And here livery of Tarabus

Great livery! But where is the entry list? :)

[Mirek]

29 minutes till scheduled time (I think)

[Fiat-131-Abarth]

Were the parts of the entry list which ewrc-results.com published yesterday correct? It dissapeared today.

[Mirek]

And the list is out :)

http://www.autosport.cz/zavody/soubor.php?f=17222

[Mirek]

I'm afraid this car won't start... (Kukučka, Impreza WRC this weekend on Rally Košice)

http://www.autosportfoto.sk/images/gallery/41-rally-kosice/5rb3050.jpg
Source: http://www.autosportfoto.sk/spravodajstvo/kategoria/slovensko/foto/41-rally-kosice

[sete]

very nice entry list. for me hard two weeks. Deutschland and Barum :-)

[RICARDO75]

I'm afraid this car won't start... (Kukučka, Impreza WRC this weekend on Rally Košice)

http://www.autosportfoto.sk/images/gallery/41-rally-kosice/5rb3050.jpg
Source: http://www.autosportfoto.sk/spravodajstvo/kategoria/slovensko/foto/41-rally-kosice

... and video from crash
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0AoAKBO65Q

[dupanton]

... and video from crash
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0AoAKBO65Q

Codriver error?

[bluuford]

Sounded like "three right" was too late and it was not possible to slow down anymore. More like a mistake of legend system.

[PLuto]

Antonin Tlustak and Ekaterina Stratieva were testing today...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMsEYHTWIAA3qob.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMsEY2qWwAEECwt.jpg

[manthey]

maybe he has done only few km of test but I hope Kostka could be in the leading battle with the fabia vs Kopecky and Pech

[Mirek]

New test of Kostka with Fabia R5

https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/+joewalkerphoto/albums/6184470812702500673

[Andre Oliveira]

Pita out of Barum. Injury

[karl59]

Who is "Pita"?

[Mirek]

Renato Pita

[Mirek]

Guys, if some of You go to Zlín and need some help with stages, send me PM.

[RS]

Good pre-Barum test for Kopecky in Germany last week. I guess Barum will be a bit more difficult.

[Andre Oliveira]

https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11887981_523516284463449_4980793374594621009_n.jpg ?oh=47f44ebf78188b97d8a2feed66878b2c&oe=5681DAAA
https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11953015_523516247796786_7385626137733896735_n.jpg ?oh=1236195c6671fe3b0488681c0e8ed83b&oe=567C3713

[Andre Oliveira]

https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlf1/v/t1.0-9/11953091_523568877791523_4215834070659431359_n.jpg ?oh=91aa070d6c0fb9dd49ee80631bd0e872&oe=563CAEEB

[RICARDO75]

Robert Consani test
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XpM2edwXWM&feature=youtu.be

[Andre Oliveira]

Maybe our Czech collegues know

Odlozilik test car has 12R 0244 plate.

Martin Holmes said that plate are on MC2015 with Koci but with chassis 43.

For me, 12R 0244 plate is now chassis 15, and chassis 43 plate 01R 0304

Someone can confirm? Thanks

[Mirek]

Test Tarabus and Odložilík
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJqOOCAup-w

Test Kostka
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=dU5cFxkx8tA

A lot of tests planned for tomorrow.

[marcosg]

Robert Consani test
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XpM2edwXWM&feature=youtu.be
i hope he also tested on broken bumpy tarmac

[PLuto]

i hope he also tested on broken bumpy tarmac

Tomorrow.

[RICARDO75]

Martin Hudec / Petr Picka - Škoda Fabia S2000 test
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_a6pQcLRQQ&feature=em-uploademail

[RICARDO75]

Peugeot Sport Test
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goLIeK1POYg&feature=em-uploademail

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

[mousti]

http://www.fiaerc.com/stunning-new-look-fiesta-r5-for-erc-winner-lukyanuk/

[Jarek Z]

Results of the annual photo competition have been published:
http://www.czechrally.com/en/25979n-main-prize-in-photo-competition-is-going-to-hungary-again

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Breen: 'Test for Barum Rally today. This place is hairy enough in the dry so lets just say today was.. "Interesting" '

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNRiNPbW8AAJ6in.jpg

[dimviii]

https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/11222002_1629466677327795_4136268115534596518_n.jp g?oh=553875b8d0b9c995ddf665ecfe8a0261&oe=5668C2F9
https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11924777_1629466700661126_4299762436575147728_n.jp g?oh=7c0e78f7d5661a37dfcaef9d1be04356&oe=566A96D3

https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11947419_941953262536311_919199352887082223_n.jpg? oh=76d013d6b1e4448289f7e78e547437ba&oe=567C0859

[Ucci]

Mirek, why has Kostka ended his partnership with his long-term codriver Houšt? This guy sitting next to him this weekend is - I suppose his brother.
And what is your personal opinion for Kostka this weekend?

[Mirek]

Houšť is owner of JM Racing. Kostka usually used JM Racing or a car of team close to JM (Errepi etc.). This time it is a car from copmpletely different team so it may be connected to that. Anyway Kostka knows the Barum stages by heart as he is local.

[Fiat-131-Abarth]

Mirek do you know if it is possible to drive from Pohorelice to the end of the Majak stage, or is this road closed?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/11222002_1629466677327795_4136268115534596518_n.jp g?oh=553875b8d0b9c995ddf665ecfe8a0261&oe=5668C2F9
https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11924777_1629466700661126_4299762436575147728_n.jp g?oh=7c0e78f7d5661a37dfcaef9d1be04356&oe=566A96D3



Great to see Lukyanuk involved and back in an R5 Fiesta. Hope he has a good rally.

[marcosg]

Mirek do you know if it is possible to drive from Pohorelice to the end of the Majak stage, or is this road closed?
i think it is possible... the stage finish is a spectator spot with access from pohorelice ;)

[Hartusvuori]

@barumrally QS after 14 drivers
1 Kopecky 2:51,7
2 @AlexeyLukyanuk 0.1
3 Pech 0.6
4 @Kajto_pl 0.8
5 @ROBERTCONSANI 1.5
6 @Craig_Breen 1.9

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Local TV qually video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=amuXhbjSzwI

[Jafry]

Photos from shake and qual HERE: http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=1384

[Eddie1]

http://s29.postimg.org/5507gthav/shakedown.png
SHAKEDOWN - BARUM CZECH RALLY ZLÍN 2015 [HD]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-uCMa_Tewo

[dimviii]

http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/fotogalery.php?events=20143&fotograf=35

[Fast Eddie WRC]

SD video - not great view but AMAZING SOUND !! :cool:

https://youtu.be/2Cw15to_WWE

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Start order:

Kopecky
Lukyanuk
Consani
Pech
Kajto
Breen
Kostka
Tarabus
Valousek
Kobus
Odlozilik
Neubauer
Tlustak
Martin
Jakes

BTW, any local TV showing tonight's SSS live ?

[Rallyper]

Any vids of the top guys in R2 (ERC3)?

[marcosg]

BTW, any local TV showing tonight's SSS live ?

http://zlin.cz/520054n-doporucujeme-sledujte-deni-na-barum-rally-on-line

maybe here

[dimviii]

https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11935059_740318999428025_7271623176888968182_n.jpg ?oh=a312c241ff9415edd96f14be1808032c&oe=566CCC14
https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/11918926_740318786094713_2217306967124809624_n.jpg ?oh=d4b46168baa90afcc9b5469d460ae9e6&oe=5677B22D
https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11898587_740318059428119_5747036595278422620_n.jpg ?oh=c82ca4ef673123d509cb089c0fc39495&oe=567716ED
https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11903868_740317536094838_7616405661349202542_n.jpg ?oh=1bf2f671c204c647608d9a20ac46c712&oe=56365792
https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11898548_740317432761515_8122773273343279739_n.jpg ?oh=a8418bc98ef32ba2dfb0b128c6d84598&oe=56703430

https://www.facebook.com/FiaEuropeanRallyChampionship/photos_stream?ref=page_internal

[dimviii]

http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=1384

[dimviii]

Start of the stage has been postponed due to medical intervention of ambulance crew at one of spectators.
The weather in Zlín is dry with temperatures around 25°C.

http://rally-base.com/2015/barum-czech-rally-zlin-2015/?ssId=3130&cupId=36

[dimviii]

results are frozen? i feel sleepy..

[dimviii]

now crazy timing....

[mousti]

According to Twitter it's quite chaotic there..

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[Rallyper]

Yellow flag and times are just weird. Go to bed now and look first thing in the morning.
Let´s hope the stage will be cancelled... ;)

[dimviii]

now timing is fixed. Come on 14 cars more...

[dimviii]

Pech faster 3,7 from Kopecky and 5,5 from Kostka.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Good run by Pech and decent time by Breen just behind the Skodas. :)

[marcosg]

stage was stopped 3 times because of injured spectators (by themselfes not because of any accident with drivers) it was a shame because of juniors and grn...

[marcosg]

Yellow flag and times are just weird. Go to bed now and look first thing in the morning.
Let´s hope the stage will be cancelled... ;)
why? there is no reason to...

[juho]

Lukyanuk 9,3 slower than pech but without intercom

[RS]

Problem for Kajto?

[HaCo]

On SS2 the 0-car went off, Consani had a big off and several competitors slowed down to see everything is ok and Kopecky complaining about chicanes that are too tight and a huge step in a corner.

Let's see what will happen in the third stage, let's hope notional times will be given for the delayed drivers.

[HaCo]

Problem for Kajto?

Katjo had to stop for Consani.

[HaCo]

I love twitter:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNj-VIAXAAApgme.jpg
https://twitter.com/pesl78/status/637538986236473345

[HaCo]

It was removed but I saved it on my Desktop:
http://i58.tinypic.com/2uorqy1.jpg

[dimviii]

Kopecky miising mirror

http://www.ewrc-results.com/quickp/20143_cnj7i4wwoaa6x8w.jpg

Pech missing mirror too.Probably from tight chicanes?

http://www.ewrc-results.com/quickp/20143_cnkaonwwwaa9hdi.jpg

[dimviii]

http://www.ewrc-results.com/quickp/20143_cnka_fywgairzqg.jpg

[RS]

Shame about Consani, he was looking a bit better this weekend.

I hope they give crews after him a notional time.

[dimviii]

Tlustak ss2
http://www.ewrc-results.com/quickp/20143_cnkc3vqwuaas-ox.jpg

Martin Charles ss2

http://www.ewrc-results.com/quickp/20143_cnkds_swwaaubxl.jpg

[RS]

Tarabus out?

[Simmi]

Having watched Kopecky on the stages last weekend it's fair to say he is on a different planet in the Fabia. I hope Pech can stay in touch, otherwise he's just going to drive off into the sunset.

[had_zachau]

Odlozilik broken wheel, Tarabus oil pump

[had_zachau]

Odlozilik on SS3
http://www.ewrc-results.com/quickp/20143_11954650_1056774497668402_281924151948455650 3_n.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Times been corrected now for crews slowed by Consani...

Consani’s crash means he’s now retired from the Czech event in each of the past six starts he’s made. “We are out after having rolled many times,” said Consani. “But we are OK. I’m so disappointed, this rally will never be mine.”


Breen after SS4 (7:52.2): « We a puncture in the previous one so we had to avoid cuts and puncture in this stage »

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Robert Consani ‏@ROBERTCONSANI
HUGE thank you to @Kajto_pl and @Jarek_Baran as they actually STOPPED on the stage to check on us. Man you are stars...

Well done - great rally camaraderie ! :cool:

[Ucci]

How many rallies did Kostka this year? One or two? How many last year? Maybe three? And he is on the same pace as Peugeot factory driver Mr.Breen, who is in the car almost every weekend? I dont get it....

[dimviii]

Lukyanuk also good times for a gravel driver and newbie at Barum.

[RS]

How many rallies did Kostka this year? One or two? How many last year? Maybe three? And he is on the same pace as Peugeot factory driver Mr.Breen, who is in the car almost every weekend? I dont get it....

Kostka is in a Fabia..

[Fast Eddie WRC]

And he is on the same pace as Peugeot factory driver Mr.Breen, who is in the car almost every weekend? I dont get it....

Local knowledge ? Good car set-up ? Breen being cautious avoiding cuts after having a puncture ?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Love this pic from last night... HOT brakes !

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNh6ORlUwAA4Qta.jpg

[Jarek Z]

How many rallies did Kostka this year? One or two? How many last year? Maybe three? And he is on the same pace as Peugeot factory driver Mr.Breen, who is in the car almost every weekend? I dont get it....

On the one hand you are right that Breen should be faster than Kostka. But on the other hand, Kostka was born in Zlin, knows the stages by heart, competed in this rally 10 times and has a great car.

[skarderud]

Results and radio somewhere?

[dimviii]

service park live camera
http://zlin.cz/495123-webova-kamera-barum-czech-rally-servisni-zona-otrokovice

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Consani crash ... :eek:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNkgVq8WEAEX2T2.jpg:large

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNkQ_r4W8AE3di7.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNkRA1KWwAAYb9G.jpg

[dimviii]

https://scontent-vie1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11050089_415505595318726_6155008650600290585_n.jpg ?oh=deebed6baa508001c08a91d1dcb48682&oe=56678F8C


Consani crash video
https://youtu.be/8n0WTZ0n2QQ

[Simmi]

That is a sight for sore eyes. So much dust you can't even see it roll on the video!

[HaCo]

That is a sight for sore eyes. So much dust you can't even see it roll on the video!

The images of the aftermath say enough. Peter Baert also posted an image from the helicopter view:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNkgVq8WEAEX2T2.jpg:large
https://twitter.com/peterbaert/status/637576379006078976

[stefanvv]

https://scontent-vie1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11050089_415505595318726_6155008650600290585_n.jpg ?oh=deebed6baa508001c08a91d1dcb48682&oe=56678F8C


Consani crash video
https://youtu.be/8n0WTZ0n2QQ

Suspension too hard?!?

[dimviii]

Suspension too hard?!?

wrong line,too early steered right, more than ideal,he cutted more than required,touched the bottom of the car at asphalt or a hidden stone inside the cut,and changed its direction violently.

[dimviii]

Ingram wheel ss5

http://www.ewrc-results.com/quickp/20143_ingram_wheel_ss5.jpg

[dimviii]

Vicek

http://184.106.101.247/erc_news/cms_images/vicek_damage_ss5.JPG

[EightGear]

Breen puncture again. Kajto can get some serious championship points now.

[stefanvv]

wrong line,too early steered right, more than ideal,he cutted more than required,touched the bottom of the car at asphalt or a hidden stone inside the cut,and changed its direction violently.

all true, but I think the suspension has been very harsh set up for the bumpy tarmac at Barum, the car just jumped in the air and Consani's correction didn't do any good. Glad they're ok after this heavy crash.

[tommeke_B]

all true, but I think the suspension has been very harsh set up for the bumpy tarmac at Barum, the car just jumped in the air and Consani's correction didn't do any good. Glad they're ok after this heavy crash.

Bump stop is bump stop, I don't think the outcome would have been different with another (softer) set-up. He just entered the corner way too early, quite common mistake in these very long corners.

[marcosg]

wrong line,too early steered right, more than ideal,he cutted more than required,touched the bottom of the car at asphalt or a hidden stone inside the cut,and changed its direction violently.
kopecky escaped miraclously from an identical off... i've been there many times and this year there was something different we noticed in recce.. if it wasn't consani it would be someone else... although fords all went through without big problem

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Breen has had a nightmare since winning 3 rallies in a row. Circuit of Ireland seems a long time ago..

[marcosg]

he just doesn't have it... he may be fast sometimes but he drives really bad...

[nafpaktos]

Video from the crash point?i mean with other drivers,just to see the lines and the behavior of the other cars.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

:(
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNlTILPW8AAg9wM.png:large

[dimviii]

Kajto at end of ss5

http://www.ewrc-results.com/quickp/20143_kato_ss5_fire.jpg

Kristansen

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


Kopecky
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNlBFYvWUAA-KM_.png

[dimviii]

Heli camera with Consani high speed roll.Lucky they came out without a scratch.

https://www.facebook.com/EurosportPL/videos/681101628687483/?hc_location=ufi

[rage82]

Kostka stopped with a mechanical problem in ss7.
Lukyanuk: Mud in the rear wheel - "I think no, we are pushing a bit too hard a bit now, I almost lost the rear 200 metres before the end. It was a crazy moment, but my reflexes are pretty good so we are here."
Love this guy!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Heli camera with Consani high speed roll.Lucky they came out without a scratch.

https://www.facebook.com/EurosportPL/videos/681101628687483/?hc_location=ufi

Those crashes look spectacular but are not as bad as those with a big impact. Roll cage does its job. :)

[dimviii]

Number six seed Jaromír Tarabus stopped in stage three with an electrical fault that led to a failure of his ŠKODA Fabia R5’s high-pressure fuel pump. “We think the problem may have been caused by a big jump and impact,” said a team spokesman. “We did a 200 kilometre pre-event test and since then Jaromír has been quick so far this weekend. So we are confident for our pace tomorrow. We will just wait to see what position he will start on the road.”

Raul Jeets will re-start in his Ford Fiesta R5 after he retired in SS4 after hitting a house. “It was one corner before the finish,” said Jeets. “I braked late and drove into one house, it was a big building.” The car was returned to service and has been fixed already.

Meanwhile Ford Fiesta R5 driver Roman Odložilik, who was seeded 12th, will also re-start. “We hit a log that stops you from cutting a corner,” said Odložilík. “It was a big mistake. The connection with the left-front wheel broke but we’ve already repaired it.”

http://www.fiaerc.com/erc-trio-to-re-start-on-sunday/

[Ucci]

Kostka stopped with a mechanical problem in ss7.!

After all, new Fabia R5 is not buletproof (yet...).
Such a shame for Kostka...

[RS]

After all, new Fabia R5 is not buletproof (yet...).
Such a shame for Kostka...

Yes, although I noticed none of the failures have been on the works cars so far. I suppose preparation counts which is maybe why Andreucci doesn't seem to have the same number of problems as the Sainteloc guys.

[rage82]

After all, new Fabia R5 is not buletproof (yet...).
Such a shame for Kostka...
Yes, he was doing a good rally.
Really impressed by the speed of Lukyanuk on this bumpy tarmac, in the last stages he is driving with the pace of Pech and he's for the first time in Barum.

[stefanvv]

Video from the crash point?i mean with other drivers,just to see the lines and the behavior of the other cars.
here is one, same line as Consani it seems
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxSPLhAy60w

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Craig Breen ‏@Craig_Breen
An unlucky day, Big push tomorrow!

[danon]

Something's not right with the Citroen suspension.

Two similar accidents...

1. Robert Consani - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n0WTZ0n2QQ&feature=youtu.be

2. Kris Meeke - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xiw9wuLwVa4

[dimviii]

and he's for the first time in Barum.

and 3rd time at tarmac?

[marcosg]

and 3rd at tarmac?
2nd

[stefanvv]

here is one, same line as Consani it seems
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxSPLhAy60w

that place is like flat for Skoda suspension - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANj1wjHb3Ck

[Simmi]

that place is like flat for Skoda suspension - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANj1wjHb3Ck

Not sure if the speed was quite the same given there was a crashed car just up the road?

[dimviii]

that place is like flat for Skoda suspension - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANj1wjHb3Ck

you saw the same driving line from this video?

[marcosg]

Not sure if the speed was quite the same given there was a crashed car just up the road?
after kostka they started going fast again... there was codriver with ok sign before the crest

[stefanvv]

you saw the same driving line from this video?

Close enough I think, the same inner corner cut from Kostka & Tarabus. Though probably Kostka was little slower because of the crash, the cars seemed to feel the same.

[dimviii]

Close enough I think, the same inner corner cut from Kostka & Tarabus. Though probably Kostka was little slower because of the crash, the cars seemed to feel the same.

its impossible from this video to see if they had same line.
But from Consanis video was clear visible the wrong line,and that the suspension suddenly hit something that caused to work at bump stops and changed cars direction suddenly.
when happened that,there was no matter if you had softer or harder set up.

[stefanvv]

its impossible from this video to see if they had same line.
But from Consanis video was clear visible the wrong line,and that the suspension suddenly hit something that caused to work at bump stops and changed cars direction suddenly.
when happened that,there was no matter if you had softer or harder set up.

May be it's not just the set-up, but more like geometry/travel....

[danon]

Right click "Open image in new tab" for a full res.

http://s5.postimg.org/ckm6fnx3b/cob.jpg

[N.O.T]

try womens tennis... rallying is not your thing.

[stefanvv]

Is it the same corner?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCCJ6bupbp4

[Eddie1]

http://s18.postimg.org/980mmfx7t/leg1.png
CRASH&ACTION Barum Czech Rally Zlín 2015 - Leg1 [HD]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcUhYmoZapk&feature=youtu.be

[danon]

http://s5.postimg.org/ld7qh37lz/NOT.jpg

[dimviii]

http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2015/photos/barum_czech_rally_zlin_2015/vbe_brz_vb_081.jpg


http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/fotogalery.php?events=20143&fotograf=10

[marcosg]

Is it the same corner?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCCJ6bupbp4
yes... 2nd run

[juho]

2:11 incar from kopecky on the corner which consani crash
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMv1sjfbSsQ

[rage82]

and 3rd time at tarmac?
I think it's 3-rd because he was driving in local austrian rally last autumn ( it was half tarmac, half gravel I think ), CoI this year and now Barum.

[dimviii]

Kajto ss 11
http://www.ewrc-results.com/quickp/20143_jakto.jpg

[RS]

Kopecky and Pech on cruise today.

[dimviii]

Κajto 13,3 sec behind Pech after ss 12

excellent drive for Bergvist!

[N.O.T]

http://s5.postimg.org/ld7qh37lz/NOT.jpg

i would definitely ask me out... hot hot hot...

[dimviii]

another video from Consanis crash
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=11&v=U8rGm5vPwac



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

[dimviii]

#Peugeot UK's @1ChrisIngram & @moreaugabin taken to hospital following crash on SS10 at @FIAERC @BarumRally, both are okay. More to follow.


hope everything is ok.

[Simmi]

http://s18.postimg.org/980mmfx7t/leg1.png
CRASH&ACTION Barum Czech Rally Zlín 2015 - Leg1 [HD]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcUhYmoZapk&feature=youtu.be

That one right-hander on this video seems responsible for about half the retirements and time loss yesterday. Amazing to watch.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

CRASH&ACTION Barum Czech Rally Zlín 2015 - Leg1 [HD]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcUhYmoZapk&feature=youtu.be

So many bumps on that one corner, but nearly all by Juniors or Historics... the top ERC cars all through fine. Good stuff.

[Rallyper]

Rally-live radio doesn´t cover SS13 shouldn´t necessarily mean times are not covered as well, should it?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Lukyanuk has lost big time in SS13 ... :(

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Consani ground level :eek:

https://youtu.be/U8rGm5vPwac

[dimviii]

Lukyanuk has lost big time in SS13 ... :(

reason? flat tyre?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

reason? flat tyre?

'bad stage for Lukyanuk #FIAERC ' ...

[marcosg]

excellent drive for Bergvist!

i was watching at pindula2 and he was by far the craziest and fastest driver of all... for what i've seen he deserves colin mcrae award

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ingram must've had a big off...

http://ewrc-results.com/quickp/20143_cnpaaqzwcaanve6.jpg

http://ewrc-results.com/quickp/20143_cnpaab5woaayixx.jpg

[dimviii]

Νow Lukyanuk faster at ss13...
http://www.fiaerc.com/live-timing/

[Rallyper]

i was watching at pindula2 and he was by far the craziest and fastest driver of all... for what i've seen he deserves colin mcrae award

Haven´t seen Bergkvist on any vids yet. Would really like to do that.

[marcosg]

Haven´t seen Bergkvist on any vids yet. Would really like to do that.
i've just made one at trojak but now he was not attacking so much...

[dimviii]

Haven´t seen Bergkvist on any vids yet. Would really like to do that..

Per if i remember corret must be inside this video.I saw and another video with juniors only,but cant find it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMv1sjfbSsQ

[Rallyper]

Thanks! Was a few glimses, but I think they had cut away quite much from juniors...

[skarderud]

Røkland is out due to differentialproblems. Sad, then i is down to 4th in the standings and lost a potential bronzemedal in erc jr.

[dimviii]

Congrats to Kopecky for being best by far this weekend.
A big bravo to Lukyanuk for a faultless race at a difficult unknown tarmac rally,with no experience after his big crash at Finland.
Bergvist was untouchable too.Well deserved champion.

[stefanvv]

I watched some videos with Kopecky yesterday, amazing drive by him. Congratulations for his 5th Barum win! Also great drive from Lukyanuk indeed!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Unsurprising win for Kopecky and disappointing lack of close battles for the ERC regulars. Good points for Kajto & a fine comeback rally by Luky.

With 3 rounds to go it looks like Kajto for the title unless Breen improves dramatically (and has fewer punctures).

[Rallyper]

Bergkvist says he want to stay in ERC. Does it mean Opel might have something better for him in 2016??

[dimviii]

https://scontent-vie1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11905793_475711059266600_3960324461943088820_n.jpg ?oh=f06d8843c62d023fbd66c3815a103f6f&oe=56661DFB

[Simmi]

Bergkvist says he want to stay in ERC. Does it mean Opel might have something better for him in 2016??

He is one of the most exciting young drivers for me. Ideally he needs to get into an R5 for some rounds next year. I'm not sure how happy Opel would be for him to drive a Fiesta or something like that. But for his progression he might need to.

Maybe Opel could up his WRC programme to a few more rounds next year and at least he is getting experience of some more of those events.

[dupanton]

He is one of the most exciting young drivers for me. Ideally he needs to get into an R5 for some rounds next year. I'm not sure how happy Opel would be for him to drive a Fiesta or something like that. But for his progression he might need to.

Maybe Opel could up his WRC programme to a few more rounds next year and at least he is getting experience of some more of those events.

He needs to get to WRC2 as fast as possible imho!

[Kalm]

Dont know if its allready been posted here or not... Nice save by Kajto ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCCJ6bupbp4&app=desktop

[dimviii]

Kajto same corner where Consani rolled
https://youtu.be/tCCJ6bupbp4

[janvanvurpa]

Bergkvist says he want to stay in ERC. Does it mean Opel might have something better for him in 2016??

Pelle where the Adam coming from? Is it a real effort right from Russelheim oder was?
I don't pay any attention to asfalto like DTM or DTCC or even STCC so I wonder how much fabriken själv is involved or if they just "help out"...Kind of wondering if they have longer term plans...

[janvanvurpa]

https://scontent-vie1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11905793_475711059266600_3960324461943088820_n.jpg ?oh=f06d8843c62d023fbd66c3815a103f6f&oe=56661DFB
OOOOps..He'll be more careful next time.

[Jarek Z]

Great rally for Kopecky, Pech, Kajto and Lukyanuk! Congratulations for all of them! Well done!

On the other hand another disappointing event for Breen, Consani and Tarabus.

Provisional ERC standings after Barum (I don't know if those calculations are correct):
1. Kajetanowicz 159 pts
2. Breen 136 pts
3. Lukyanuk 105 pts
4. Consani 55 pts
5. Plangi 43 pts

[Rallyper]

OOOOps..He'll be more careful next time.

No, she I heard... ;)

[dimviii]

No, she I heard... ;)

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNqxIASWgAAaxsh.jpg

[dimviii]

https://youtu.be/cCvb5ZS8cEA

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNrRquIWIAAzi2p.jpg

[Simmi]

He needs to get to WRC2 as fast as possible imho!

If he can get an R5 then going for the full ERC title might not be a bad move on rallies he knows.

Does anyone know what Emil's actual prize is for winning Junior ERC?

[EightGear]

If he can get an R5 then going for the full ERC title might not be a bad move on rallies he knows.

Does anyone know what Emil's actual prize is for winning Junior ERC?
Last year it was a drive in one rally in a 208 R5. Not sure if that's the same this year and if Opel would be open to that.

[Mirek]

Hi guys! I took an internet free rally so You have to read a lot of text now :D

Generally I'm really happy with my rally. We took great spots, saw some crazy things, nice and very fast driving and had overall great time. The weather was really hot. Good that the girls don't wear a lot of clothes but for the rally itself it was a little too much. I think there was also less spectators than usually as many did only one stage per day because they were too tired from the sun.

Frankly I haven't yet done any deep study of stage times so You can compare what You know with what I have seen and felt :)

For QS we took same place as last year but this yeat the stage was reversed. It is a little hill at the entrance of village Pohořelice from which You can see around one kilometer of the stage. The downhill technical section around the farm, then sharp left over a bridge with a cut and following bump into a long right corner at the first house. This year there was for the very first time an anti-cutting pole in the last corner which ruined thew show a little bit. Nevertheless it was still a good place to see differences between the driving styles, lines, braking etc. Shortly after the QS I met a friend telling me that the next corner after us was quite crazy. Maybe next time.

After the QS I took some beers with Friends and went to the hotel for a little refreshment. I fell asleep and woke up only few minutes before the first oldtimers went into the city stage. I came there but still found quite a nice spot. Medium fast S-turns over a speed bump. At the exit there was a pavement on the side of the road which most of the crews cut over. The most crazy driver there was for sure Zawada (probably not the fastest). Pech looked fastest. The historics lost a bit with no crazy Audi for Béreš and overall worse entry list but they were still nice addition. Pity of the problems with drunk spectators. The hot weather probably played a role as the stage had to be three times cut to allow ambulance to go for somebody drunk who fell from a garage etc. I hope nobody was badly hurt. I heard about some broken legs etc.

For stage 2 we took a very fast right hander behind a blind crest with very bad asphalt close to the end of stage Slušovice. Yes, it's the place of Consani's crash. That was pretty crazy place. Already Kopecký had a scary moment there. Lukyanuk went somehow through like if there was a perfect new asphalt. I don't know how he managed to do so. After the accident of Consani which was quite scary there was a lot of people around the car and it was pretty dangerous if somebody else would go off. Me and some friends decided to slow down next few driver before the crest to avoid possible tragedy. I have to give credits to Kajto who stopped at the wreck to check if the crew is ok. After that I contacted the organization and told them that Kajto stopped and that we slowed down several crews and I saw that later they made some little correction to their times. I think it was fair to do so. Originally we wanted to go to stage Maják after few cars but it was so mad that we decided to stay untill national cars. Later there were more big moments. The biggest ones were of Ingram and Kukučka (Slovak driver with Fabia WRC). Also Charles Martin going maybe 160 km/h with a puncture was let's say interesting. There were another crazy moments there in the second run but we chose another place. One curiosity. All four Fabia R5 cars lost side windows on this wicked place. So hard bump it was! By the way the road got there worse and worse every year. Consani was first one ever to crash there...

After that we took a lunch and another nice place on the same stage Slušovice. A long straight following sharp left corner over a bridge with a kicking cut. One of the places I saw already a lot of times as it is very easy to get there, not crowded and spectacular. Kopecký and Pech both avoided to cut at all. Others mostly cut, some were on two wheels (Breen did completely same thing as last year). There were some cars which had broken rear left wheels (I guess from the spectator arena). Some were driving pretty crazy sideways on the straight (Tannert, Bisaha). Addielson's car looked unstable and from the next corner we heard a loud crack sound. He was stopped there for a while. Maybe something already damaged on his suspension broke there.

For the evening we went on stage Maják 2. We went by a small field road to a steep donwhill on a small road just before a hairpin right at the entrance of Oldřichovice village. There was a long straight (rpm limiter for some cars) following a difficult S-corner with a cut over some big bump. Just after that they had to brake heavily into the hairpin. We could see that all from behind and it was pretty crazy again. Kopecký was the most crazy from top drivers there but the real scary moment came again with Ingram whose rear went all in the air and partially sideways. Somehow he managed to keep it on the road. There were huuuuge differences between drivers there.

We started second day with a plan to go on Semetín hills shortly before the well-known spectator jumps. We were surprised that the road up was closed although it has never been and it was even pointed as access road in the program book. I contacted the organization again and I was informed shortly after that the road was finally opened. I don't know what happened, maybe some misunderstanding. Anyway we already went to another place the T-junction from gravel to asphalt just few kilometers later. It wasn't very spectacular. A lot of dust, some nice drifts but it was too slow (I was there in 2007 and remembered it as more spectacular, maybe the time makes some memories nicer than they were). I met there an old friend who was there as an ambulance crew. I didn't know it would take just one hour to see him rushing to the accident of Ingram. I wish the guys speedy recovery!

For the second run we finally went up on Semetín hills. This time we took a place between the well-known jump (Neuville crash 2010) and previous fast downhill over some small crests. It was a nice long overview but it was very clear who is still pushing and who is not (Kopecký). The biggest jump came with Wiegand I think.

From junior drivers I would like to very loudly name Bergkvist. I have to agree with Per. This guy will become a star in the future if he is able to addapt to "big" cars. He was the most impressive driver of the field as he was never looking like on the limit. He was just perfect. No crazy things, no blocking of wheels on brakes, no useless drifts, just great lines and very effecient driving. Griebel was probably closest to him in driving. Ingram was completely crazy and all over the place. Sirmacis was also quite clean and tidy. Anyway again the Opels and their suspension looked unbeatable on our bumpy stages.

How about the overall top? Well, Kopecký looked surprisingly crazy and flamboyant on the first leg. He looked like just cruising through the second day. Pech was like always but it was clear that he can't do more with his Mini. I think that mainly the power gap is now too big. Still his suspension is for sure better than the R5 Škodas (they did a lot of progress though!). Kajto was great. Much better than last year. Very fast, very aggressive and spectacular. Lukyanuk was a nice surprise. One of the best premieres on Barum in last few years. He looked surprisingly clean and precise.

Valoušek showed that he is back in form. I think that he did maximum what he could with a privately run S2000 car. Černý did definitely a lot better rally than during the whole season but there is still a lot to improve. Sometimes he was hesitating, on some stages he was very fast on some quite slow. Breen was not very impressive. Last year he was crazier but also faster. This year he suffered from three punctures but I can't say I would be impressed a lot by his driving. Today it was definitely better than yesterday. It was also clear that Peugeot lacks a lot of power (and I have a feeling that they have really bad anti-lag as the car was really slow from slow corners or hairpins).

Kobus looked faster than his times. It was maybe due to his tyres. For example today on Semetín 1 he was 2-3 seconds ahead of everyone after 4 km but he lost the time towards the finish and was a lot slower on next two stages. Anyway he did quite a good premiere here. Jakeš was doing quite ok but he made several mistakes which cost him a lot of time. I have a strange feeling about both Wiegand and Kristiansen. They looked faster than the times. Especially Wiegand. I don't know if the Hankooks are that bad or how it's possible...

Kostka and Tarabus had bad luck with the new car. They were looking good on stages though. I heard that in both cases the retirement was caused by some stupid little things. I hope Škoda can find all the gremlins to make the privateers happy... and by the way the livery of Tarabus looked stunning!

[Mirek]

Last year it was a drive in one rally in a 208 R5. Not sure if that's the same this year and if Opel would be open to that.

He shall drive Valais in R5 as a prize.

[JUF]

Time to say goodbye to Sepp Wiegand? Barum Rally seems to be the end of his carrier for me... Impressive drive of Emil Bergkvist indeed. On his homepage something like a "fan club" is mentioned where you can sponsor Emil "on his road to World Cup 2016". I hope that he will get the budget for a R5 in ERC or WRC2 - maybe with Skoda when Esapekka Lappi gets a contract with Toyota? Or with Peugeot, because I can´t see any progress from Craig Breen?

[Rallyper]

Pelle where the Adam coming from? Is it a real effort right from Russelheim oder was?
I don't pay any attention to asfalto like DTM or DTCC or even STCC so I wonder how much fabriken själv is involved or if they just "help out"...Kind of wondering if they have longer term plans...

The Adam is an Opel Motorsport Factory car, I don´t know anything else. http://www.opel-motorsport.com/
And Emil has his own site www.emilbergkvist.se (Och du kan ju svenska så... fast naturligtvis en engelsk version också)

[Mirek]

Time to say goodbye to Sepp Wiegand? Barum Rally seems to be the end of his carrier for me... Impressive drive of Emil Bergkvist indeed. On his homepage something like a "fan club" is mentioned where you can sponsor Emil "on his road to World Cup 2016". I hope that he will get the budget for a R5 in ERC or WRC2 - maybe with Skoda when Esapekka Lappi gets a contract with Toyota? Or with Peugeot, because I can´t see any progress from Craig Breen?

Lappi continues with Škoda in 2016 and in 2017 he'll be most likely in VW as No.3 driver.

[dimviii]

http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2015/photos/barum_czech_rally_zlin_2015/dhl_dsc_3422.jpg
http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/fotogalery.php?events=20143&fotograf=61

[dimviii]

Lukyanuk from ewrc.cz

"Sunday was fantastic for us, we got a great feeling from the car. In the first pass we osahali exams and I began to feel that I can go faster, and certainly in the second run and then we were fastest. All tests were different and unique, I liked Semetín Lighthouse, "returns to the course Barum Czech Rally Zlin Alex Lukyanuk and continues," a high tempo and narrow path, it was exciting. Asphalt and gravel are each very different, but when you start to understand the surface, so you have the consolation. Our local high tempo is a good promise for the future. Sure, Jan Kopecký due to the large lead to slow down and decided not to risk the next day, but we managed to reduce losses and increase the pace, which is very important. It was significant progress and if you drive it enough, so we're on the tarmac just as good as on gravel, "estimates their abilities Russian pilot.
And given the fact that the European Championships are the remaining three events, the question arises whether it will result in Zlin affect other launches. "If I had to talk about our plans, we would like to continue in the European Championships and we are happy that we could be in Zlin by supporting Russian Performance Motorsport. Everyone is trying to help us, so we love a good result and insurance third place in the ERC. We show that investments we do not go into space, we have the results. I hope that this result will attract more attention to our crew, sponsors are crucially important to us to enable us to represent Russia in Europe or in the world, "says Alexey Lukyanuk somewhat vague and have no choice but to wait for the list of entrants Cyprus Rally, where We find out whether Lukyanuk with Arnautovem will continue in a European mission or not.

[Jarek Z]

I have to give credits to Kajto who stopped at the wreck to check if the crew is ok. After that I contacted the organization and told them that Kajto stopped and that we slowed down several crews and I saw that later they made some little correction to their times. I think it was fair to do so.

Respect to you for that Mirek! I guess I owe you a beer :)

[skarderud]

Interesting about the hankook tyres, mirek! Kristiansen was happy with the car, but wasn't happy with the speed. He had several spins and punctures too.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Juniors including Ingram's big crash OB

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4X4kOa2pxw

Good Breen run (bumper-cam)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybGCSY7PXg0

[Mirek]

Interesting about the hankook tyres, mirek! Kristiansen was happy with the car, but wasn't happy with the speed. He had several spins and punctures too.

In my opinion Petter tries too hard. The drive isn't smooth at all. For example when he brakes he starts often very late and blocks his wheels. He also makes some sharp moves with the car where others not.

[Mirek]

2:11 incar from kopecky on the corner which consani crash
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMv1sjfbSsQ

It doesn't look like that from the onboard but it was really big moment for them. Pavel Dresler confirmed that to me personally. They even lost one side window from the hit (all Škoda R5 lost it there in either first or second run).

[WUff1]

Wasn´t Barum Pech´s last start with his Mini RRC?

[Jarek Z]

Wasn´t Barum Pech´s last start with his Mini RRC?

Wasn't he going to drive one more ERC round with this car?

[RS]

Wasn't he going to drive one more ERC round with this car?

I think Pluto mentioned Cyprus.

[Mirek]

Yes, he will do Cyprus.

By the way guys, the rally organization made an action during the rally to inform and collect new donors of bone marrow (those "Jedu na dřeň" tents). During the rally 571 new potentional donors registered which is 1% of all Czech registered donors!