2019 News and rumours [Archive] - Page 2

Jarek Z

3rd April 2019, 19:14

More about Hiroki Arai's programme in ERC. Is he still an official driver of Toyota and Tommi Makinen's team?
https://www.fiaerc.com/arai-joins-stohls-stard-operation-for-erc-bid/

the sniper

3rd April 2019, 19:29

No he was dropped so they could focus on Katsuta.

Jarek Z

9th April 2019, 09:20

Lukasz Habaj is going to drive Sanremo Rally as a preparation for Rally Islas Canarias. Entry list:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/j639jp55yixv6jr/AABuOL-1-TT6JxEV2PiHuvJFa?dl=0&preview=SRM19_ERT_Elenco+Iscritti_Entry+List.pdf

Fast Eddie WRC

9th April 2019, 15:00

Not surprisingly, Lukyanuk's Citroen C3 R5 is having to be re-shelled after his Azores accident.

Andre Oliveira

13th April 2019, 12:16

Rumours about Rally Serras de Fafe replace Azores Rallye in 2020.

Rally Power

13th April 2019, 14:57

Rumours about Rally Serras de Fafe replace Azores Rallye in 2020.

Another hallucination from Autosport.pt…

I still believe that Azores will remain in the ERC, but if somehow it would be forced to leave I'd bet in Rally Madeira to replace it.

TheFlyingTuga

14th April 2019, 14:49

Another hallucination from Autosport.pt…

ERC next year will be in the North of the country. It's already out

Fast Eddie WRC

15th April 2019, 09:42

New 208 R2 info...

https://media.peugeot-sport.com/en/new-peugeot-208r2-turns-wheel-first-time

Jarek Z

15th April 2019, 20:11

Dariusz Polonski's car for ERC 2019. His first rally with it was last weekend's Vančík Rallysprint Kopná, where he was 20th overall. Next event - Islas Canarias.
https://rallypl.com/rajdy/polonski-i-sitek-najszybsza-zaloga-rwd-na-mecie-rallysprint-kopna

YerayEcoBoost

17th April 2019, 23:57

Melegari ERC 2 with Lancer EVO X Neiksans Rallysport.

Starts in Canarias. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190417/6b4ce4f0799d4bfe4499abf80a8090b8.jpg

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Jarek Z

24th April 2019, 17:41

Hungarian driver Tibor Erdi jr (Skoda Fabia R5) revealed that he is going to drive the following rallies:
Canarias
Poland
Liepaja
Roma
Barum
Hungary
Cyprus is possible.

source:
https://pl.motorsport.com/erc/news/erdi-wystartuje-w-mikolajkach/4373694/

Fast Eddie WRC

25th April 2019, 17:45

Chris Ingram has agreed after being invited to drive in the Super Special Stage in Porto (Riba D’Ave), Portugal on June 10th.

Antreas

9th May 2019, 18:07

Eyvind Brynildsen Is Back in ERC with his first round rally liepaja

mousti

9th May 2019, 18:30

Ahlin not, he has decided there's not enough money to compete for the title.

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Fast Eddie WRC

8th June 2019, 19:37

Chris Ingram has agreed after being invited to drive in the Super Special Stage in Porto (Riba D’Ave), Portugal on June 10th.

https://scontent.flhr3-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/62364009_2556514637693937_7678452320295714816_n.jp g?_nc_cat=109&_nc_ht=scontent.flhr3-2.fna&oh=64bcf7236e7e68b246e24f1d4f833da0&oe=5D98C700

https://scontent.flhr3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/62137439_2321023938171412_7523126198130442240_n.jp g?_nc_cat=105&_nc_ht=scontent.flhr3-1.fna&oh=7aae787d2dff547c0d7eb5be668e00c4&oe=5D973F45

https://scontent.flhr3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/62214050_2318008475139625_6438284731233599488_o.jp g?_nc_cat=103&_nc_ht=scontent.flhr3-1.fna&oh=2ff60d0d35e4250ec5a405c84bf4304e&oe=5D8DC763

Fast Eddie WRC

10th June 2019, 13:25

Ingram having fun in the i20...
https://youtu.be/MNVpojXSGLE

Mirek

10th June 2019, 13:52

How is that related to ERC news?

Fast Eddie WRC

12th June 2019, 15:53

How is that related to ERC news?

Quite a long gap since the last rally and this is what one of the main driver's got up to during the break.

But on ERC, Ingram says:
"Next up... the classic ERC Rally Poland. Big fight for the overall championship lead and we can mathematically win the Under-28 title already".

BTW, if anyone is interested in how he is chasing sponsorship, take a look at his impressive prospectus:

https://www.chrisingramrally.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019-Chris-Ingram-Rally-Driver.pdf

Fast Eddie WRC

12th July 2019, 10:00

Gryazin takes his prize drives now !
https://www.fiaerc.com/gryazin-returns-to-take-up-erc-prize-drives/

12th July 2019, 10:56

Gryazin takes his prize drives now !
https://www.fiaerc.com/gryazin-returns-to-take-up-erc-prize-drives/

Oh, I forgot about that!

Excellent choice of events to compare to strong local drivers.

YerayEcoBoost

15th July 2019, 21:41

Orhan Avcioglu on start of next event of ERC - Rally di Roma Capitale with Peugeot 208 R2.

Livery https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190715/5c5143860d5d6613eeb2c7717195e4a8.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190715/7d256c085d606de1bc0c6adceecc7cfa.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190715/f3fd6896940330104f504cb84863a32c.jpg

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Fast Eddie WRC

26th August 2019, 13:40

https://www.fiaerc.com/ingram-switches-focus-to-outright-erc-title-bid/

And, wow - some actual coverage on a BBC website (if actually N.Ireland):

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/49455326

26th August 2019, 17:08

https://www.fiaerc.com/ingram-switches-focus-to-outright-erc-title-bid/

And, wow - some actual coverage on a BBC website (if actually N.Ireland):

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/49455326

A shame neither linked to the crowdfunding page.

Jarek Z

3rd September 2019, 10:56

A shame neither linked to the crowdfunding page.

Now with the link :)
https://www.fiaerc.com/ingrams-mother-launches-fundraising-bid-to-keep-sons-erc-title-dream-alive/

Jarek Z

13th September 2019, 20:46

Austrian driver Mayr-Melnhof hopes to drive Ford Fiesta R5 Mk2 on Rally Hungary (the last round of European Championship, 8-10 November):
https://www.fiaerc.com/mayr-melnhof-cant-wait-to-drift-some-more-in-the-erc/

kure91

20th September 2019, 18:27

Tweaked design of Fabia Evo of Filip Mareš from his FB, no more info where he will start but as is said, seasson 2019 is not ended yet. So we will see.
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Fast Eddie WRC

20th September 2019, 19:54

Ingram:
We are going to the Cyprus Rally despite we are desperately searching for the full budget to compete !

Thank you so much to everyone who has supported Ross and I so far, to continue our fight to become the first Brits to win the European rally championship in 50 years !

https://t.co/cj494EaE4Y

Fast Eddie WRC

27th September 2019, 10:06

New livery and Ingram thanks the fans for their support enabling him to drive Rally Cyprus:

https://i.imgur.com/Ql7NV7v.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EFdCM-zVUAAo5uI?format=jpg&name=medium

https://scontent.flhr3-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/71289498_2602983549828218_3074477915648294912_o.jp g?_nc_cat=100&_nc_oc=AQll5C_UUc-YEyGfNTLVvMDjBiWWHWHiPWZVPoXJAF2Enb_6rlAJ2BJ1v149i BJQRoA&_nc_ht=scontent.flhr3-2.fna&oh=253e7ae84e8cec0b3d7a65d1c8ad922d&oe=5E284645

Jarek Z

7th October 2019, 11:45

It's time for stupid decisions again:
https://www.fiaerc.com/more-drivers-rewarded-in-erc-from-2020/

Mirek

7th October 2019, 11:57

For me that is not a stupid decision. It's a motivation for drivers like Nobre who are ERC regulars but rarely take points. It harms no-one, so why not?

PLuto

7th October 2019, 12:19

It's time for stupid decisions again:
https://www.fiaerc.com/more-drivers-rewarded-in-erc-from-2020/

Sorry, this is not stupid decision. Current system with top 10 can work in WRC where you have 11 WRC cars. But in ERC on most of the events you have 20-30 R5 cars and only top 10 for points is not enough. It is not only motivation for drivers like Nobre, Al-Rashed and Von Thurn und Taxis, but also some other top drivers. Especially on events with strong entry lists...

Jarek Z

7th October 2019, 14:10

Sorry, this is not stupid decision. Current system with top 10 can work in WRC where you have 11 WRC cars. But in ERC on most of the events you have 20-30 R5 cars and only top 10 for points is not enough. It is not only motivation for drivers like Nobre, Al-Rashed and Von Thurn und Taxis, but also some other top drivers. Especially on events with strong entry lists...

So maybe points should be given to everyone? :D

Jarek Z

7th October 2019, 14:11

It's a motivation for drivers like Nobre who are ERC regulars but rarely take points.

Can't they simply drive faster?

Mirek

7th October 2019, 14:35

Can't they simply drive faster?

Don't be a smart ass. As I said it hurts nobody even if 20 or 30 crews get points.

tommeke_B

7th October 2019, 15:17

+1. You also have to take a look at the current state of the sport. In WRC it wouldn't make sense right now, in ERC it does. Currently the average amount of R5 cars is nearing 25 per event. 10 years ago there weren't so many top-class (S2000) cars. Also for the sub-top drivers it's a good thing, don't forget those are mostly relying on sponsors as well. It's easier to make sponsors happy if you finish for example 8th when the first 15 are getting points, than when you're 8th and one of the last point-scorers and don't make a visible progress in the championship. It's all about perception, and it doesn't hurt the top drivers, although it'll be a bit more punishing to drivers who crash a lot.

Fast Eddie WRC

17th October 2019, 09:42

RE Filip Mares

31 competitors to challenge for gold FIA Motorsport Games Digital Cup which will be held in Rome and at the nearby Vallelunga Circuit from 1-3 November.

In addition to the 22 National Sporting Authorities that formed the initial influx of entries, a further nine digital racers have committed to the inaugural edition of the multidisciplinary motorsport event.

The Czech Republic will field a competitor with an unusual background in the shape of accomplished rally driver Filip Mareš. Driving a Skoda Fabia R5, the 27-year-old is a front-runner in the FIA European Rally Championship where he currently sits fourth in the standings, with second spot at his home round of the series being his best result.