Ypres Rally 2017 (TER+BRC)

[dupanton]

As the Ypres Rally counts towards TER, FIA Benelux Rally Trophy, British and Belgian Championship, I put the tread here.
A true classic rally in Europe and worth a visit.

I expect 30 to 40 R5 cars. 21 cars on the entrylist for now, but already 13 R5s!
Lim I20 R5
Neuville I20 R5
Ahlin Fabia R5
Bogie Fabia R5
McCormack Fabia R5
Preston Fabia R5
Verschueren Fabia R5
Anderson Fiesta R5
Cronin Fiesta R5
Laffey Fiesta R5
Slaughter Fiesta R5
Bécaert DS3 R5
Cornelis DS3 R5
http://www.ypresrally.com/nl/content/kenotek-ypresrally-entries


Anyone visiting? It's almost a home rally for me, so I can give you some tips or answer any questions ;)

[Mirek]

I think we'll meet each other somewhere on stages. I'll be with Tommeke again ;)

[Simmi]

Should be there with dodge33cymru. First Ypres for me. Really hope the entry reaches its potential.

[PLuto]

Question is if this should be in this thread or not. This thread is for European Rally Championship and Ypres is out...

I am joking, of course. But as Ypres is out of ERC, it will be quite difficult for me to be there this year. And one weekend before I will be in Cyprus. But we will see...

[br21]

I should be there also, looking forward as it's great rally.

[sete]

been there again also in fifth time in row.Doesnt matter its out of ERC

[dupanton]

Nice to see there will still be a lot of foreign spectators!
I hope to be compete again this year, though nothing sure yet...

[mousti]

Question is if this should be in this thread or not. This thread is for European Rally Championship and Ypres is out...

I am joking, of course. But as Ypres is out of ERC, it will be quite difficult for me to be there this year. And one weekend before I will be in Cyprus. But we will see...

Probably not one of your crews is coming over to here then ? :p

[Hartusvuori]

Would Ypres not clash with Finnish midsummer, I would be there for sure. That happened in 2015 and loved the event. I just can't choose over midsummer. So, please tell Ypres organization to move their date by a week in the future :-)

[dodge33cymru]

Would Ypres not clash with Finnish midsummer, I would be there for sure. That happened in 2015 and loved the event. I just can't choose over midsummer. So, please tell Ypres organization to move their date by a week in the future :-)
No thanks, I don't want it clashing with Le Mans :P

[Hartusvuori]

No thanks, I don't want it clashing with Le Mans :P

By a week either way ��

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Chris Ingram is trying to put together an entry for Ypres as there is a big gap until the next ERCJ round in Poland.

[Simmi]

For those keen to track entries, the organisers are releasing info on their Facebook page, often before the rolling entry list gets updated - https://www.facebook.com/RallyYpres/

Interesting to see a works Skoda Fabia on the official poster and big Skoda backing for the event. Makes me wonder whether they would consider putting in one of their guys? Quite tight between Czech champ and WRC rounds so probably just a dream.

[dodge33cymru]

For those keen to track entries, the organisers are releasing info on their Facebook page, often before the rolling entry list gets updated - https://www.facebook.com/RallyYpres/

Interesting to see a works Skoda Fabia on the official poster and big Skoda backing for the event. Makes me wonder whether they would consider putting in one of their guys? Quite tight between Czech champ and WRC rounds so probably just a dream.

Good spot: would be good if they brought in a hot shoe. I think Skoda Belgium (or the guys that ran Loix) were planning on giving their youngster (Axel B?) an R5 debut at Ypres, but that is a 'very works' livery on the poster.

Good to see some of the 'questionable' UK entries committing early. Was worried that Bogie might not fancy it after his start to the season. I guess Tom Cave and Jonny Greer are the two other big names I hope to see appear.

Not sure if the Hyundai Cave has been using is the same as the one Lim or Neuville are earmarked to drive.

[tommeke_B]

The new driver for Skoda Belgium is Achiel Boxoen. Son of a well-known Gentleman driver. He hasn't proven anything yet and next week will be his first proper event with R5, Sezoens Rally. Don't expect much from him... ;)

[mousti]

Some rumours from speed Magazine declaring that Hyundai could bring another Factory driver at the start in Ypres and Skoda with a multiple winner or also a factory driver..

Don't see it happen, but we can only hope :p

[dodge33cymru]

Boxoen and Debackere both officially on the list now.

I feel the organisers have at least one big name they are expecting. I remember during Sweden they had a screenshot of the top 10 and said something like "we know how many of these drivers will be in Ypres, but do you?". Neuville was the only obvious one.

I can't see Hyundai bringing Paddon or Sordo. I suppose Abbring isn't on the list yet, but that would surprise me. Not sure who their other options would be, but wouldn't mind seeing Cave be given the chance to continue his BRC campaign.

No shortage of choices for Skoda, but not sure who an obvious one would be. Kopecky is the tarmac expert, but Tidemand and Mikkelsen seem to their international 1 & 2 at the moment.

[mousti]

It could be one of his last outings of Abbring this year with Peugeot, money is running out..

Cave hopefully does a good rally this weekend and then Ypres will be probably his next one. Don't know who is putting him at the start this weekend because it's a (former) factory i20 R5 and Hyundai Motorsport is present this weekend there for him I think.

[dodge33cymru]

Abbring might be noticeably absent so far, but De Cecco's 208 T16 is on the entry now, for fans of nice sounding R5s.

[br21]

Abbring will be there, with 208 R5.
Neuville will come with Hyundai R5.

[dupanton]

27 R5s+1 RRC entered already:
Basso I20 R5 i
Lim I20 R5 i
Neuville I20 R5 i
Ahlin Fabia R5 i
Bogie Fabia R5 i
Boxoen Fabia R5 i
Debackere Fabia R5 i
Göttig Fabia R5 fb
Henry Fabia R5 i
McCormack Fabia R5 i
Preston Fabia R5 i
Princen Fabia R5 i
Verschueren Fabia R5 i
Anderson Fiesta R5 i
Casier Fiesta R5 i
Cracco Fiesta R5 i
Cronin Fiesta R5 i
Geusens Fiesta R5 i
Laffey Fiesta R5 i
Maeyaert Fiesta R5 fb
Pryce Fiesta R5 i
Slaughter Fiesta R5 i
Vanneste Fiesta R5 i
De Cecco 208 R5 i
Bécaert DS3 R5 i
Cornelis DS3 R5 i
Greer DS3 R5 fb
Duquesne Fiesta RRC i

i = on entrylist, fb = entered according to official facebook Ypres Rally

EDIT: and still several R5s to come, rumours about some big surprises too...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

#BRC @MSA_BRC competitor @tomcaverally just entered #YpresRally with a @HMSGOfficial i20 R5 ! https://t.co/vk80zxoZ0z

[Simmi]

Anyone found a full rally schedule with stage timings, including shakedown? Want to get our crossings booked ideally.

[dodge33cymru]

Ooh, they snuck this onto their website subtly!

http://www.ypresrally.com/sites/ypresrally.com/files/itinerary_ypres_rally_2017.pdf

Cave and Kobus in too, apparently more Porsches on the way. Still waiting for Abbring.

[EightGear]

Abbring is entered now too.

[dodge33cymru]

Abbring is entered now too.
So he is, along with De Mevius' R2

[WRCKE]

abbring on entrylist

[dodge33cymru]

Rhys Yates is in; won't pull up any trees most likely, but nice looking car

[dodge33cymru]

For some reason, the question hadn't come up in my mind before, but...

Why is there still a qualifying stage? I'm grateful that there is, the Nieuwkerke Thursday is one of my highlights of my motorsport spectating year, but do either championship run these rules normally?

Anyway, happy they seem to be doing it!

Seems the route has changed a little though, so there'll be a little less tyre warming on the main road I assume. From what I can work out, the first section has been removed and a new part added in from the section where the stage used to cross over the main road.

[mousti]

So they can earn more money through there gold entry system.

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[Simmi]

After days of news and updates the entry list has ground to a halt on 89. There will still be more before the deadline I'm sure - although I believe the entry fee is slightly more expensive now.

Not sure who else to expect really. Maybe a few more Belgian guys (Dilley, De Mevius, Cherain??)

From the BRC there's only Matt Edwards I can think of who hasn't entered in terms of R5 guys. As for TER who knows. Was Tempestini supposed to be doing the entire series?

[dupanton]

I don't think we can expect Tempestini, also no De Mevius.
Dilley should be there I think, Cherain was trying to get the budget. Also, there are a few R5 cars entered but not on the entrylist yet: Gottig, Cave and Maeyaert.
Maybe we can still expect Orsak, Weijs, Ingram (Adam R2)...? Usually there are a few surprises the last days, so let's hope some people will still be added.

[mousti]

Matt Edwards will enter and I think Dilley also. Cave is not sure yet I think.. No De Mevius but Cherain is trying to gather budget ..


Edit: Cave is sure with the i20 R5 probably his entry is not 100 % correct yet.

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[dodge33cymru]

After days of news and updates the entry list has ground to a halt on 89. There will still be more before the deadline I'm sure - although I believe the entry fee is slightly more expensive now.



Think they might just have had the weekend off; five new additions this morning including Maeyaert officially and another Porsche.

De Mevius is there in an R2. Or is that a different one? Guillaume instead of Gyslain?

Whilst I expect the top few locals and Neuville to fight for the overall, I'm really intrigued to see who'll come out top of the B(r)RC contenders. I'd guess Cronin would be slight favourite, but could be a good sub-plot.

[dupanton]

Think they might just have had the weekend off; five new additions this morning including Maeyaert officially and another Porsche.

De Mevius is there in an R2. Or is that a different one? Guillaume instead of Gyslain?

Whilst I expect the top few locals and Neuville to fight for the overall, I'm really intrigued to see who'll come out top of the B(r)RC contenders. I'd guess Cronin would be slight favourite, but could be a good sub-plot.

Yes, there are 2 brothers De Mevius, Ghislain and Guillaume. Guillaume drives his RACB 208 R2, his brother Ghislain drives a Fabia R5, but not in Ypres.

For the victory, it will be Neuville against Neuville and the reliability of the i20 R5. No one on the current entry list will be anywhere close...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

What sort of start order is likely here, there being several different championships running ?

Just wondered in case of rain and the cutting leading to muddy roads for the later cars...

[dupanton]

There is qualifying stage if you pay extra. About the rest, I have no idea about the starting order...

[dodge33cymru]

Seems to be the same as previous years - anyone who pays can do the qualifying, top 15 are chosen and the rest go on qualification times.

Not sure if paid RC4 cars will run ahead of non-paid RC2 ones (for example), but I would imagine so.

[mousti]

What sort of start order is likely here, there being several different championships running ?

Just wondered in case of rain and the cutting leading to muddy roads for the later cars...
Golden entries (RC2 and RGT) will do Qualifying Stage.

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[dodge33cymru]

Dilley is confirmed; is he any good compared to the other quick Belgians?

[dupanton]

Dilley is confirmed; is he any good compared to the other quick Belgians?

He is behind the Princen/Abbring/Verschueren trio, but could finish on the podium with a trouble free rally.

[dodge33cymru]

He is behind the Princen/Abbring/Verschueren trio, but could finish on the podium with a trouble free rally.
Cheers.

This must be the most Hyundai R5s that have been entered for an event thus far in that car's career, no?

[mousti]

Cheers.

This must be the most Hyundai R5s that have been entered for an event thus far in that car's career, no?
Yes indeed

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[Mirek]

It's not really surprising considering Penasse's role.

[Simmi]

34 R5s and 1 RRC by my count. And more to come apparently. Just needs one big name addition IMO (Lefebvre, Kopecky etc) to make it slightly closer at the front.

[mousti]

They will be very close to the record of Monza with R5's.

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[dupanton]

Whit everything I hear, I think there is quite a big chance that there will be (at least one) another top driver at the start. Don't know who though...

[dupanton]

From the Ypres Rally facebook page: Entering the last week of the registrations. We can already promise you some more exciting R5 entries to come and who knows, maybe an additional Porsche GT3 ....

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Nice award from Ypres Rally for the BRC. First BRC and first Junior BRC car home will win the Tony Pond Trophies.

[dodge33cymru]

Cameron Davies on the entry list, in addition to the announced Dilley and Edwards.

[mousti]

Bouffier entered with a Fabia R5

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[Simmi]

Entries close tonight so we've had a flurry today. Mostly R2 stuff but good to see Chris Ingram put in an entry.

[PLuto]

Bouffier entered with a Fabia R5

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Maybe he will start, but for sure not with Denis Giraudet.

[Andre Oliveira]

No Tempestini yet

[mousti]

No Tempestini yet

Don't think he'll enter.

Ingram is not sure yet either.

[dodge33cymru]

UK Army Land Rovers are in. Wasn't expecting that! I assume that's the end of the list then, 129 is going great to be a lot of fun.

[Andre Oliveira]

Orsak is registered in TER.

Btw, this thread should be in BRC side

[mousti]

Orsak is registered in TER.

Btw, this thread should be in BRC side
Orsak won't be in Ypres. Mikkelsen either, negotiatons stopped last friday in Sardinia sadly..

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[dodge33cymru]

Damn, Mikkelsen would have been fun. Would that have been with Skoda works?

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[PLuto]

Damn, Mikkelsen would have been fun. Would that have been with Skoda works?

Skoda works is not interested in start in Ypres...

[RS]

Maybe he will start, but for sure not with Denis Giraudet.

Why not? Have they split?

[RS]

Bouffier entered with a Fabia R5


Would be Bryan's first time in a Skoda I think?

As a guest of another team I presume.

[dimviii]

Tom Cave‏*@tomcaverally
It's just been confirmed that I'll be driving @ypresrally and Goodwood Festival Speed with @HMSGOfficial http://www.tomcave.com/more-outings-confirmed-for-cave-in-new-generation-hyundai-i20-r5/*…

[Andre Oliveira]

Debackere not start

[mousti]

Numbered list. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1370329246379546&substory_index=0&id=181112608634555

Rest of numbers also on the page.

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[dodge33cymru]

How come Verschueren is always #46? Messing with the seedings somewhat! Guessing Cornelis at #5 is the same deal.

Guessing there are no clues there as to who is and isn't opting in to qualifying?

[mousti]

How come Verschueren is always #46? Messing with the seedings somewhat! Guessing Cornelis at #5 is the same deal.

Guessing there are no clues there as to who is and isn't opting in to qualifying?

Those are fixed/paid numbers for the Belgian Rally Championship. And the number of Verschueren is easy to guess why :p

[Mirek]

Is there some non-facebook source for the list? FB is blocked at my office.

[Andre Oliveira]

https://ewrc-results.com/entries/35524-ypres-rally-2017/

[Mirek]

Nice, looking forward. Will be nice combination with Rally Hustopeče tomorrow and Saturday (20 R5, 2 WRC, 2 S2000 there) :)

[MK2 BDG]

A very good entry, after droping ERC, First year i have not done the modern event for the last 10,, ;( But will be there doing the FIA Historic :)

[WUff1]

Better entry list than Acropolis and Cyprus counted together.

[EightGear]

Snijers won't start.

[dodge33cymru]

MY EYES!!!!!!!!

https://twitter.com/HMSGOfficial/status/875625566136709120

[liposh]

Don´t be so grumpy. It was competition and this is winning design by 8-year old. Such effort should be awarded by us, not criticized.

[MartijnS]

Still so so ugly haha.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Chris Ingram:
YES! We're definitely heading to next week's @ypresrally. Can't wait to fight for another class win.. but more news coming mid-week.. 🇬🇧👍 https://t.co/50MV0RaAGp

[RS]

Better entry list than Acropolis and Cyprus counted together.

True, but that would also have been the case if Ypres were still in ERC.

[WUff1]

True, but that would also have been the case if Ypres were still in ERC.

Yes of course.

[mousti]

Maybe he will start, but for sure not with Denis Giraudet.
He'll start with Gilbert Dini. And with A Fabia from BMA.

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[RS]

He'll start with Gilbert Dini. And with A Fabia from BMA.

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Will be interesting to see how he gets on with the Fabia.. he doesn't really seem to have gelled with the Fiesta.

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DCv3oCHXkAAnhcO.jpg

[dimviii]

Bouffier

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DCx7BOTXUAADRzG.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DCx7BOVXYAERopY.jpg

[dupanton]

No Gottig at the start.

[Mirek]

Setting off tomorrow at 6 a.m. 1030 km directly to shakedown :)

[wwbroe]

Welcome once again Mrek, i am sure we will meet somewhere on the stages or in Ypres café's. :D

[dupanton]

Setting off tomorrow at 6 a.m. 1030 km directly to shakedown :)

See you on the shakedown!

[PLuto]

I will be missing this time. First time after 11 years in a row...

[RS]

Is TER on tv or just YouTube?

[Andre Oliveira]

http://terseries.com/en/about-TER/tv-coverage-2

[mousti]

Ypres rally 2017. From friday afternoon on we will produce live programs on internet and TV. Share this info Please???

Friday 23/06
- 16h05 – 16h25 (internet) : Podium de départ
- 19h30 – 20h00 (internet) : Service B
- 22h00 – 22h30 (TV) : Service C – fin de journée

Saturday 24/06
- 12h40 – 13h10 (internet): Service E
- 16h05 – 16h35 (internet): Service F
- 19h01 – 19h31 (internet): Service G
- 22h05 – 22h35 (TV): Service H – fin de rallye

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[Rally Power]

No live stages?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ypres rally 2017. From friday afternoon on we will produce live programs on internet and TV. Share this info Please???

Friday 23/06
- 16h05 – 16h25 (internet) : Podium de départ
- 19h30 – 20h00 (internet) : Service B
- 22h00 – 22h30 (TV) : Service C – fin de journée

Saturday 24/06
- 12h40 – 13h10 (internet): Service E
- 16h05 – 16h35 (internet): Service F
- 19h01 – 19h31 (internet): Service G
- 22h05 – 22h35 (TV): Service H – fin de rallye



Links to internet site & tv channel ?

[dimviii]

so will Neuville will have an easy job,or can be other drivers faster?

[Mirek]

I think that normally it shall be rather easy victory for Neuville but let's see. For example in the past Bouffier used to be very strong in Ypres even with bad cars.

[RS]

I think we still don't know how good the Hyundai R5 is, but Neuville is one of the fastest rally drivers in the world right now.

[mousti]

Links to internet site & tv channel ?

Racingaction fb and probably youtube channel

[Ucci]

I think that normally it shall be rather easy victory for Neuville but let's see. For example in the past Bouffier used to be very strong in Ypres even with bad cars.
I will also concentrate on Basso. He, as a top Italian tarmac driver (and with Ypres expirience!)-how will he perform with same car against one of the top WRC driver? And of course, what will be the "answer" from local boys-Princen and Abbring?

[EightGear]

Abbring is not really local though.

He will need the points for the Belgian championship this weekend though, so he probably better just accepts he wont be winning the rally and just reach the finish on a comfortable pace - if the 208 doesn't break down of course. 2014 still hurts me... :(

[RS]

http://terseries.com/en/about-TER/tv-coverage-2

Thanks but it seems i can't get this 'Front Runner' Channel. Youtube it is for me.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Anyone found a good test video ? All the ones I see on YT seem to be shot from the pace where the drivers turn around so there are no shots of the cars in full attack..

[dodge33cymru]

Anyone found a good test video ? All the ones I see on YT seem to be shot from the pace where the drivers turn around so there are no shots of the cars in full attack..
There's a good onboard from Osian Pryce if you go to Dale Furniss' Facebook page (think it's linked to Ypres' official FB too).


I'm guessing there's no chance of any English-language radio this year? That's one thing I will miss from the ERC.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

MN BRC Ypres preview:
https://www.motorsport-news.co.uk/news/the-brc-descends-on-belgium-for-ypres-rally/

[dupanton]

Anyone found a good test video ? All the ones I see on YT seem to be shot from the pace where the drivers turn around so there are no shots of the cars in full attack..

Test stages are mostly forbidden area for spectators ;)

[dupanton]

There's a good onboard from Osian Pryce if you go to Dale Furniss' Facebook page (think it's linked to Ypres' official FB too).


I'm guessing there's no chance of any English-language radio this year? That's one thing I will miss from the ERC.

Maybe they will do some effort to clearify certain things in English, given the international field.

[dimviii]

Mireks and Tommeckes seat at Ypres

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DC5y7BmXgAABai6.jpg

[dupanton]

Qualy could be interesting, high possibility of heavy thunderstorm about 2 hours before the start of shakedown. If that is the case, it will be very very tricky.

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DC6yX6rXUAAJdah.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Qualy could be interesting, high possibility of heavy thunderstorm about 2 hours before the start of shakedown. If that is the case, it will be very very tricky.

As I said a while back, if its wet the qually and start order could be crucial with mud coming from the cuts.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

We're really pleased to announce that @ChrisIngramGB will be flying the Network Q flag when he competes at @ypresrally Belguim this weekend ! https://t.co/v9kXn9pKwC

A sneak peek of @ChrisIngramGB on his recce in Belgium earlier this week preparing for the big event this weekend at @ypresrally #YpresRally https://t.co/NfbsMiIDlA

[dimviii]

any link for shakedown times?

[dodge33cymru]

Hoping for a timing link too

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[Mirek]

So first one in the ditch was Cornelis.

[dimviii]

http://live2017.ypresrally.com/

[Mirek]

Somebody else in the ditch. Stage blocked Now.

[Mirek]

It's Lim... Everybody stopped at the place.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fIo8YEElfBo

[dimviii]

nice information from Mirek,thanks mate.

Zoe drew the livery at Neuvilles i20

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DC8P3rTXgAALcKO.jpg

[EightGear]

From Rallylovers: https://www.facebook.com/rallylovers/

https://www.imgdumper.nl/uploads9/594bfd4dcfb62/594bfd4dc02ce-19390766_10155476980269507_8261670178065070539_o.j pg


https://www.imgdumper.nl/uploads9/594bfd5627b93/594bfd5612284-19402147_10155476898229507_8172058575424691085_o.j pg

[dodge33cymru]

http://live2017.ypresrally.com/
Thanks :)

[dimviii]

https://www.facebook.com/RallyYpres/videos/10158853394305481/

[EightGear]

Livestream: https://www.facebook.com/RallyYpres/videos/10158853394305481/

[dimviii]

any chocolate?

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DC8Nig7WsAAYeIv.jpg

[dimviii]

https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19275298_10155477140659507_5163019397496651245_n.j pg?oh=c2e6c5e185bd627f352bd36a1c022cc4&oe=59DA026B

[Mirek]

No cars coming again. I don't know why in the moment.

[Mirek]

It's raining again.

[dimviii]

BOUFFIER
ABBRING
V.VERSCHUEREN

3 fastest till now

[EightGear]

Neuville quickest.

[dimviii]

Neuville 1,7 faster

[Mirek]

Sorry, it was a typo (automatic corrections). It was not raining. It's completely dry.

[dimviii]

https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19397134_10155477218849507_6901106094970043310_n.j pg?oh=bfe6cfc6d45ce067ec69fb3d2977f69f&oe=59C952DA

[dodge33cymru]

Haha, great time by Neuville, but battle for second could be a lot of fun. I won't doubt the seeding system so much again......

[dimviii]

Follow Osian Pryce on his QS Run Ypres Rally 2017

https://www.facebook.com/RallyYpres/posts/10158853674930481

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Good to see the BRC (uk) leader Freddie Ählin matching the qually time of the other top driver's (WRC man Neuville ahead of all as expected).

[JUF]

Good to see the BRC (uk) leader Freddie Ählin matching the qually time of the other top driver's (WRC man Neuville ahead of all as expected).

Åhlin has improved a lot over the last few years. He was not that far behind Evans in BRC last year, so I think he is ready to step up to a full season in WRC2. Hopefully he is able to find the budget. Maybe Malcolm Wilson is able to help? If Suninen manages to find a seat in a World Rally Car?

[Sulland]

Will be very interessting with 5 x i20 R5 among the 40 ish R5s on the list.

[sindroms]

GPS tracking and results - http://gps.autorally.lv/

[tommeke_B]

I heard a strong rumour that the Hyundai's of Neuville and Dilley were too light when being weighed after the qualifying stage. Any more info about it?

[mas-racing]

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q695/freddyzonnebeke/sf2%20shake%20mod%202017_zps1sypledl.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCSz8alY3GI&feature=share)

[br21]

I heard a strong rumour that the Hyundai's of Neuville and Dilley were too light when being weighed after the qualifying stage. Any more info about it?

For sure there was problem with Dilley car, as I was there. I left before Neuville arrived so that I can't tell.
But both are in official results...

[Simmi]

Nightmare first evening for Lim. Convinced Hyundai sent him out with a duff car. He got a few metres out of his awning and the car seemed to be crabbing like a wheel wasn't attached. So they had to stop and go back. Then he's pitched off by what looks like broken suspension in his second run. Then in a later third run he goes off (own fault I think) and breaks a wheel.

Lo-res shot from QS. More to come after the rally.

https://scontent.fbru1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t34.0-12/19441196_10154551244767190_714306172_n.jpg?oh=ee37 57eb02936d62ce057b918a3dc2f1&oe=594F88A8

[itix]

Åhlin has improved a lot over the last few years. He was not that far behind Evans in BRC last year, so I think he is ready to step up to a full season in WRC2. Hopefully he is able to find the budget. Maybe Malcolm Wilson is able to help? If Suninen manages to find a seat in a World Rally Car?
I was also surprised with Åhlins time. I always saw him as a bit of a semi good rally driver that wouldn't make an impact anywhere but maybe on a national level.

But ok, sure, it is only one short QS and the rally proper will show where he really stand against world class drivers...

[PLuto]

I was also surprised with Åhlins time. I always saw him as a bit of a semi good rally driver that wouldn't make an impact anywhere but maybe on a national level.

But ok, sure, it is only one short QS and the rally proper will show where he really stand against world class drivers...

Fredrik was always a good driver, but he has lost a lot in his career as he was focusing immediatelly and directly to WRC2, without proper experience and budget. Step down (this time to BRC) helped him a lot, like to lot of other drivers...

And we will see what will be his strategy in race. If he will try to fight with Neuville or local drivers or he will focus to keep points in BRC.

[dimviii]

https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19366352_10155479404159507_6064968150929076478_n.j pg?oh=dc5e1dae76667316cd43c70b1ca932ea&oe=59E84C4D

https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19260340_10155479148439507_3981048793069338462_n.j pg?oh=12cbf04b3b1b8be82fb4a530d164f958&oe=59E76828

[dimviii]

https://youtu.be/pBbo-TggFvo

[dimviii]

http://www.rallylovers.be/Pictures/2017/David%20Derdaele/Shakedown%20Ypres%20Rally/58.JPG
http://www.rallylovers.be/Pictures/2017/David%20Derdaele/Shakedown%20Ypres%20Rally/64.JPG
http://www.rallylovers.be/Pictures/2017/David%20Derdaele/Shakedown%20Ypres%20Rally/77.JPG
http://www.rallylovers.be/Pictures/2017/David%20Derdaele/Shakedown%20Ypres%20Rally/88.JPG[img]
[img]http://www.rallylovers.be/Pictures/2017/David%20Derdaele/Shakedown%20Ypres%20Rally/105.JPG
http://www.rallylovers.be/Pictures/2017/David%20Derdaele/Shakedown%20Ypres%20Rally/113.JPG

[dimviii]

http://www.rallylovers.be/Pictures/2017/David%20Derdaele/Shakedown%20Ypres%20Rally/3.JPG
http://www.rallylovers.be/Pictures/2017/David%20Derdaele/Shakedown%20Ypres%20Rally/6.JPG
http://www.rallylovers.be/Pictures/2017/David%20Derdaele/Shakedown%20Ypres%20Rally/9.JPG


more
http://www.rallylovers.be/fd/607/Shakedown-Ypres-Rally

[dimviii]

https://youtu.be/xtkJDWwkqJ8

[nafpaktos]

http://live2017.ypresrally.com/

it doesn't working for me.only qualifying stage time.

[EightGear]

it doesn't working for me.only qualifying stage time.

The rally starts in roughly 1,5 hours.

[nafpaktos]

thanks

[Fast Eddie WRC]

LIVE from Ypres on https://t.co/usXhMaEovH ! #YpresRally @ypresrally @MSA_BRC @OfficialBRC

https://t.co/sgCxATJaec

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DDAq_NyW0AAEpgq.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Nice live coverage on YT of the start, plus interviews and highlights of the Qually.

[Mirek]

Basso went off a bit at our spot. Just few seconds lost

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Basso went off a bit at our spot. Just few seconds lost

https://twitter.com/RallyingUK/status/878270103883849728

[itix]

Good start by Bouffier and Basso. The italian championship holds a very high level, clearly. Shame more youngsters from there doesn't get the chance internationally.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Neuville hits the front after SS2.

[itix]

Neuville hits the front after SS2.
Meaning? Light touch with some bodywork missing or hit something hard after the finish (because he is reported as stage winner)?

[dimviii]

Meaning? Light touch with some bodywork missing or hit something hard after the finish (because he is reported as stage winner)?

he mean that he is first.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Yeah sorry, not a very good figure of speech for rallying ! ;)

[itix]

he mean that he is first.

ah right... sounded to me like he had hit on the front of the car somewhere! Thanks for the english for beginners lesson! :D

[Fast Eddie WRC]

BRC UK - Reports that Bogie has rolled on stage two. Waiting for more info. McCormack has also stopped.

[dimviii]

Ypres Rally‏*@ypresrally 56s
Marty McCormack off in SS2 just before finish #ypresrally

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Shame for Bogie after winning the last round in Scotland and getting his BRC challenge back on track. :(

DMACK Tyres‏ @DMACK_Tyres
David Bogie got caught out on braking in SS2.

[dimviii]

https://www.facebook.com/rallylovers/posts/10155480217609507

[itix]

Lim doing suprisingly bad. Sure, he has never been there before, and he is far down the running order and has to chew a lot of grass and dirt, but still...

[dimviii]

https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19420424_10155480208944507_8737767163495744031_n.j pg?oh=2773c5416df7a957a31ebfd11f92781c&oe=59D31182

[dimviii]

https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19396843_10155480246044507_33279933420261901_n.jpg ?oh=1a7a6ab26f78a88003aab2d9eb1f1a2e&oe=59C876BD

[dimviii]

Van De Heuvel very fast!

[dimviii]

Abbring faster at ss3

[dimviii]

https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19420592_10155480264679507_5308211752548758669_n.j pg?oh=797b77dd806abcca333f0f879910fd4d&oe=59CCA507

[Fast Eddie WRC]

3 different stage winners so far... :)

[itix]

Puncture for Demaerschalk then...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DDBMjG2XYAE3UHN.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DDBMjG5W0AAsPBN.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DDBMjG1XoAAZFf8.jpg

[itix]

Steve Becaert (or however you spell it) on ss2, right?
Jmotorsport aren't having much luck with their cars.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

RallyFM.net‏ @RallyFM

Interim O/A @MSA_BRC after SS3

1/Cronin
2/Ahlin+3.6
3/Cave+11.90
4/Henry+13.9
5/Pryce+19.70

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Britain's Chris Ingram now jointly leads the Juniors after SS2 with v d Marel.

[PLuto]

Lim doing suprisingly bad. Sure, he has never been there before, and he is far down the running order and has to chew a lot of grass and dirt, but still...

That is not true. He was starting on Ypres last year.

[itix]

That is not true. He was starting on Ypres last year.

He did, you are right... even more surprising then. Lingering damage perhaps? Or setup way off what it should be?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

After SS4 Neuville pulls a small 4.2s gap on Bouffier.

[dimviii]

Van De Heuvel very fast!

I jinxed him...

https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19247848_10155480410284507_613509319715988876_n.jp g?oh=d5086ad38a724c74fffc24c822204c82&oe=59D6DCC7

[PLuto]

SS 3 cancelled after crash of Van Heuvel, rest is going alternate route.

[Mirek]

Basso stopped not far from us on SS5. We saw him at the distance and stop.

[WUff1]

Bouffier found his speed again it seems.

[PLuto]

Bouffier found his speed again it seems.

Bryan was always fast in Ypres, with any car.

[Mirek]

He stopped bit continues full speed.

[itix]

He stopped bit continues full speed.

Likely puncture then. Shame, he was doing well.

[dimviii]

https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/19/25/11/98/img_2010.jpg

[Mirek]

No, looked like electronics. Short stop after slow driving but full speed after restart.

[itix]

No, looked like electronics. Short stop after slow driving but full speed after restart.

Oh... not unlikely. Plenty of electrics issues on Hyundai wrc cars this year.

[Sulland]

Abbring does well in the 208!

[HaCo]

Thierry neuville reports problems with pop off valve at end of SS5 #ypresrally

[itix]

Abbring does well in the 208!


He ususally does, before he crashes or it breaks down. He has afaik one victory so far in the Belgian rally championship.

Edit, double checked... 1 victory, one 3rd, one crash and one water pump failure.

[HaCo]

Great to see a young gun like Demaerschalk going well! (In a DS3)

[itix]

Thierry neuville reports problems with pop off valve at end of SS5 #ypresrally

Mirek, br21 etc that know more than me. Isn't this pop off valve made famous chiefly by the 208 a standard FIA component? Or am I completely lost?

[Mirek]

Br21 Is working in Ypres now but yes, it's standard FIA part. However the issues are often relaret to the position in car for example due to airflow in the engine compartment And possible overheating.

Meanwhile massive moment for Yates, but he managed to get away with it. Also big moment for Bouffier. The place where one of Moffet brothers rolled few years back.

[Mirek]

Another big moment for Preston.

[itix]

Br21 Is working in Ypres now but yes, it's standard FIA part. However the issues are often relaret to the position in car for example due to airflow in the engine compartment And possible overheating.

Meanwhile massive moment for Yates, but he managed to get away with it. Also big moment for Bouffier. The place where one of Moffet brothers rolled few years back.

Time for a redesign then maybe... thanks!

[dimviii]

https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19366109_10155480446299507_7104592585431871651_n.j pg?oh=e14e96e6cae7592fca19c37adae0733d&oe=59C7010D

[dimviii]

De Cecco 4 stages without intercom

[itix]

De Cecco 4 stages without intercom

Wow! ok that he has done it 5 times before, but still impressive that he didn't lose more time.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Highlights & service interviews LIVE
https://youtu.be/AmJxKIzMZXs

[dimviii]

lol why Neuville almost always has his ears under his hat? are they so big?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

SS4 - Wow, Callum Devine takes 6.2s off Chris Ingram and is into the lead in the Juniors !

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Basso thinks he has a problem with the water pump...

[itix]

Can't believe so few are watching the live feed. Around 60 ppl only.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Can't believe so few are watching the live feed. Around 60 ppl only.

Yeah... people complain about rally coverage then dont watch it when its provided. :(

[dimviii]

https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19399549_10155480658379507_6768637049205331959_n.j pg?oh=0c35514accbb72ed6d395f799ef7fac1&oe=59CBB2ED

[dimviii]

Can't believe so few are watching the live feed. Around 60 ppl only.

and the coverage is pretty good.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Looks like something's gone wrong for Devine... lost 1m26 to Ingram on SS5.

[bf1_IRL]

and the coverage is pretty good.

People not knowing about it (myself included) / the organisers not advertising it (that I've seen) doesn't help

Maybe its just me though :?

[dimviii]

Ypres Rally
1 min ·
Quotes from Service B:
Neuville: It's more slippery than I thought it would be
Ahlin is concentrating on the MSABRC fight
Bouffier: Clean run, no problems. Still getting used to the car so happy to be on the heels of Neuville by 3 seconds
Abbring: It's going well. Fastest in SS3. We make small adjustments at service.
Cave: Not on limit, it's the first time on asphalt with the Hyundai
McCormack: It was the last corner off SS2. Just carrying too much speed.
Verscheueren: Safe game plan. Second car on road. First 2 stages were very slippery
Basso: Engine cut off twice. Changed some parts. Sent out again. Engine temperature high
Greer: Stripping the car down, possibly clutch problem
Ingram: Surprised how slippery it is. Lot of dragged out gravel. Leading class, car perfect.

[Mirek]

Neuville crashed !

[dimviii]

Νeuville

https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19396707_10155480743119507_743818495201328027_n.jp g?oh=c09a8e931062c93968323ace2cb92fef&oe=59D2D83C

[Mirek]

Abbring passed our spot but didn't reach the finish.

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DDBuCbUV0AMCNHh.jpg

[HaCo]

What a shame, Ypres is so hard!

[dimviii]

Abbring passed our spot but didn't reach the finish.

Abbring has time 0,20sec slower from Bouffier(stage winner)

[HaCo]

He has a time although.

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DDBvsw9VYAAcjO-.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DDBvu-qV0AIjWrK.jpg

Hyundai Motorsport‏*@HMSGOfficial
Thierry and Nicolas have gone off the road on SS6 of the @ypresrally. The crew are OK. We will evaluate the damage to the car in service

[Mirek]

With Abbring it was some timing glitch.

Neuville crashed in same corner as Lukyanuk last year.

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DDBwoC2VYAIuECp.jpg

[dimviii]

video of Neuvilles crash
https://www.facebook.com/RallyYpres/videos/10158859248400481/

[HaCo]

Great time by Demaerschalck, beating Princen!

[HaCo]

Cruel Ypres, no idea who this is:
https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10155480808879507

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Callum Devine:
Into service we had to stop at @TheMeirionEvans accident on stage 5 hopefully time should get sorted! @MSA_BRC @team_irl @thisisirishral1

[HaCo]

And another one. ..
https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10155480816574507

Unbelievable

[dimviii]

Bouffier almost 5 sec faster from Neuvilles time at Wijtschate 1

[dimviii]

Dilley

https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19366638_10155480855044507_7358054854814807443_n.j pg?oh=3b0743c637fc8cbb8b6b50e3956a21cf&oe=59D10879

[HaCo]

Good they still have Limm 😉 and Basso!

[dimviii]

https://twitter.com/RallyingUK/status/878331794231148545

[dimviii]

another one
https://www.facebook.com/specialstage/videos/1707450075949149/

[dimviii]

Dré Galiart‏*@rallydre
According to @kevinabbring '20 seconds in the limiter' on Wijtschate causing him to lose 6.5s. Still 2nd overall in the Peugeot #ypresrally

[dimviii]

https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19247708_10155480895094507_3197868627604905643_n.j pg?oh=181208c390292f072fcfbdb51bd82ff9&oe=5A11E2EA


live ss 8
https://www.facebook.com/RallyYpres/videos/10158859458480481/

[dimviii]

good video with Neuvilles crash
https://youtu.be/d7l8UjlfUZw?list=PLVyRAt2cxbxsZOJGpC5OfWjli7bhYnB4 B

[Mirek]

Ahlin hasn't passed!

[dimviii]

Ypres Rally‏*@ypresrally
In BRC Ahlin stops just near finish of SS8 #ypresrally

[dimviii]

Ahlin

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DDB8EuhXsAA_99c.jpg
https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19399592_10155480918509507_9181034578693347186_n.j pg?oh=778d91ed8a62ffe21d76cfc33828b362&oe=59D4BF61

[Mirek]

Not possible, we aren't close to finish and he didn't pass here. He crashed by the way.

[dimviii]

Nicolas Gilsoul‏*@nicolasgilsoul
Unfortunately, we went off in the begining of the 2nd loop. Thierry and I are both OK. We hope to start again tmrw... Fingers crossed!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Great shame about Åhlin. It was a great battle with Cronin.

[itix]

I go away for a few hours and the rally leader crash and the BRC leader is reported as mechanical issues. Typical!
Edit... although now I read here that he crashed. Any news on what happened to Åhlin?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Devine got his time back following his delay but has since lost time on SS6. Ingram now leads Juniors by 14.9s over vd Marel.

[Mirek]

Cars no. 70 and 71 crashed into each other. I don't know how...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ypres Rally‏ @ypresrally
Gearbox change for Abbring tonight, as he needs longer gear ratios for higher top speed.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Juniors end of Fri - times are showing Ingram leads from G.De Mévius by +18.40s. Not sure what's happened with Devine as his time should be adjusted.

[itix]

Ypres Rally‏ @ypresrally
Gearbox change for Abbring tonight, as he needs longer gear ratios for higher top speed.

That might be a mistake. Sure, he might win time the one time he would otherwise on the limiter for 10 seconds, but everywhere else he will lose acceleration.

[nafpaktos]

Thierry Neuville
2 λεπτά ·
The first loop of 5 stages went well with 2 best times and a great battle with the guys. We were leading Ypres Rally by 2.9s when we took the start of SS6. In this corner, I brake a bit too late and it was a lot of gravel there so we went off. I hope we can start again tomorrow morning.

[spiderem]

excuse my ignorance, but when Loeb does a regional rally, he ends up winning by a big margin, in similar category. However Neuville didn't seem to outpace the rest of the field that much before his off? Really good level in belgium champioship?