[ERC] Rally Estonia 2024

[Andre Oliveira]

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[Jarek Z]

A couple of new names in the ERC3 category, including the current leader of Junior WRC Championship, Romet Jürgenson:
https://www.fiaerc.com/a/news/w28149_J-rgenson-adds-further-intrigue-to-enthralling-ERC3-points-chase

[PLuto]

Free Practice showed a lot how important is starting order and cleaning in Estonia...

[PLuto]

Shakedown should be LIVE here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsvTOjHzIWw

[skarderud]

Quite challenging conditions:)

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[Fast Eddie WRC]

QS Times

https://m.rally-base.com/2024/delfi-rally-estonia-2024/

[Lead]

So many good drivers and in almost equal cars. Its anyone's rally. Awesome stuff.

I have been numerous times in Estonia (from early Mad-Croc days), you know its gone be close battle and with weather conditions this weekend... pure joy.
Too sad I didnt have time to visit Otepaa this year, but oh well its always next year. Enjoy the rally everyone, especially guys who are spectating @ the stages.

[saco0o]

McRae did only one run, second best time. but he didnt did the other 2 shakedown runs.
hope its not a car problem

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Dang... so close to a first ERC stage win for Jon Armstrong !

[PLuto]

Hayden lost a lot on SS 2 due to water leak from radiator after heavy landing. On the other side he had big luck on SS 3 when he was one of the last drivers driving on mostly dry road, heavy rain cames after.

[Tauri_J]

Pretty interesting rally so far, with weather playing big part

[Tauri_J]

Tänak rolled btw

https://x.com/powerslidemedia/status/1809475348544753808?s=46

[Tauri_J]

https://i.postimg.cc/9fhvRL0M/t-nak.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Mn9sgby2)

[CeskyOndra]

https://i.postimg.cc/9fhvRL0M/t-nak.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Mn9sgby2)

That must've been really bad accident. Grateful that they are OK.

Otherwise, didn't expect Tanak to bin it on a "test" rally.

[Tauri_J]

Urmo Aava who was there after the crash and talked with Ott said that something (differential??)was not right with the car. Didnt want to speculate too much before Ott talks to media himself.

Notes and driving line were right.

[saco0o]

oooouuuchhh, that looked hard! ah man, i really wish he were on a R5 for this round :/
it looks Latvala will be in one for rally finland! thats so cool!

[EstWRC]

seems nobody cares about this rally, 2 pages of posts, lol

[Andre Oliveira]

Better action than some WRC events.

[WRCStan]

seems nobody cares about this rally, 2 pages of posts, lol

True. Too many similar gravel events in too short time across WRC and ERC. I'll look at results but not following it, need a weekend off now and then.

[Lead]

Superb stuff.

[Rallyper]

PS delayed?

Edit: tree fallen on road. Del 15 minutes.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

seems nobody cares about this rally, 2 pages of posts, lol

There's not really been so much to discuss.

The top ERC regulars / contenders either went off, struggled badly or had damage and lost time from early on.

The main battle was just between two locals, neither of whom are doing the ERC Season.

Also Tanak's big crash mystery distracted us on the first day.

[dimviii]

Linnamae with super performance at power stage won.

[Lead]

Insane win!

[EstWRC]

what a PS stage from Linnamäe, im actually surprised he managed to do the rally with this pace without the mistakes.

But more credit to Virves, his seat time with the machine is nothing compared to Linnamäe and his budget.

[Backa]

But more credit to Virves, his seat time with the machine is nothing compared to Linnamäe and his budget.

Does Estonia have overabundance problem? I was surprised hearing about Virves budget struggles but you seems to have many young drivers with similar potential, competing for local funding.

[PLuto]

seems nobody cares about this rally, 2 pages of posts, lol

I was watching the whole rally through results, live and tracking. And I must say it is better to be on site than follow it only through computer. Few times I came also here, but as there were no messages, there was nothing to discuss.

But generally it was nice rally with nice fights on all positions. And it showed how important is starting order. Bad QS can ruin your chances for good result.

And weather changes were also very important this year. Switching from sunny to rain conditions just before start of QS and also before Power Stage...

[PLuto]

Does Estonia have overabundance problem? I was surprised hearing about Virves budget struggles but you seems to have many young drivers with similar potential, competing for local funding.

If you look into WRC2 and you will look closely from where the funding comes, you will understand...

[meh]

I was away from computers but followed it from phone.

I have a bit of mixed feelings - was it a really impressive drive and fight from Linnamäe and Virves or did all ERC regulars underperform? At the moment I take the first option. I'm clad that both reach the finish. From getting the funding for next starts, it would be better when Virves got the win.

[PLuto]

I was away from computers but followed it from phone.

I have a bit of mixed feelings - was it a really impressive drive and fight from Linnamäe and Virves or did all ERC regulars underperform? At the moment I take the first option. I'm clad that both reach the finish. From getting the funding for next starts, it would be better when Virves got the win.

When I was following the event, I have feeling that if current Rally1 drivers arrive to Estonia and compete with Rally2 cars, I dont think that half of them would be on same pace or faster...

[dnb]

the best video of Tanak's crash, insane
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxkzNLqOScA

[mknight]

When I was following the event, I have feeling that if current Rally1 drivers arrive to Estonia and compete with Rally2 cars, I dont think that half of them would be on same pace or faster...

Previous four years of Rally2 clasification have been won by current and former Rally1/WRC drivers. Only in 2020 was there a local guy on the virtual podium (wrc2+3).

I'am not saying that say Katsuta would instantly fight in top in Rally2 car, but with some preparation most current Rally1 drivers would.

[PGrally]

ERC Delfi Rally Estonia 2024 Crashes, Jumps, Mistakes
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjF7wUq5i4Q

[Jarek Z]

Why was Sesks so "slow" this time? Only 14th overall? Not a single stage win?
https://rally-base.com/crew-profile/crew-detail/?competitionId=746&crewId=70391&ssGroupId=1

[TypeR]

Why was Sesks so "slow" this time? Only 14th overall? Not a single stage win?
https://rally-base.com/crew-profile/crew-detail/?competitionId=746&crewId=70391&ssGroupId=1
Technical issues with car and changed a wheel on some stage..

[AMSS]

Why was Sesks so "slow" this time? Only 14th overall? Not a single stage win?
https://rally-base.com/crew-profile/crew-detail/?competitionId=746&crewId=70391&ssGroupId=1

I was at the regrouping and Sesks and Mabellinis tires almost always looked like new when they came back, whereas Michelin and Pirellis both were quit worn on all competitors so I guess the compound MRF had at the event was just way too hard and they both had low grip, on the dry stages they were alot closer than on the wet/damp stages

[Jarek Z]

Event Highlights | ERC Delfi Rally Estonia 2024:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCucqX9beSc

[Mirek]

seems nobody cares about this rally, 2 pages of posts, lol

I was hiking in the highlands where mobile internet was rarely available. I watched the PS sitting on a tree stump in the forest and I don't regret because it was very exciting.

[Steve Boyd]

Why was Sesks so "slow" this time? Only 14th overall? Not a single stage win?
https://rally-base.com/crew-profile/crew-detail/?competitionId=746&crewId=70391&ssGroupId=1
He said after Stage 2 that he was struggling to get used to a car without any downforce after his run in a WRC car.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Kiwi fans were interested in Rally Estonia ! Great commitment to travel from NZ to support Paddon.

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[saco0o]

seems nobody cares about this rally, 2 pages of posts, lol

true, such a quiet rally around here. i just finished watching today, had no access of the event until today.
but it was a fun rally overall imo! cool to see the two estonian guys on the podium.

was Gryazin driving the same C3 he drives in wrc2? different teams entries, but i wonder if its the same car. idk how that works. some teams have the car for drivers/sponsors to rent, but theres also full privateer entries where the driver has the car. not sure Gryazin's situation.

still waiting for armstrong, heikkila, mads to win one round this year. also bummed for another bad day for mcrae! haha cmoon mate, wheres "round 1's mcrae"? im really into this rally jr class! fiestas, opels, 208s. a nice group of cars!

[PLuto]

true, such a quiet rally around here. i just finished watching today, had no access of the event until today.
but it was a fun rally overall imo! cool to see the two estonian guys on the podium.

was Gryazin driving the same C3 he drives in wrc2? different teams entries, but i wonder if its the same car. idk how that works. some teams have the car for drivers/sponsors to rent, but theres also full privateer entries where the driver has the car. not sure Gryazin's situation.

still waiting for armstrong, heikkila, mads to win one round this year. also bummed for another bad day for mcrae! haha cmoon mate, wheres "round 1's mcrae"? im really into this rally jr class! fiestas, opels, 208s. a nice group of cars!

Car of Gryazin was from PH Sport this time. And I dont think we will see Heikkila in any other ERC round as there is no gravel...

[Jarek Z]

I dont think we will see Heikkila in any other ERC round as there is no gravel...

If that is so that means that 2 drivers are out of contention for the ERC title already. One is Heikkila and the other one is Sesks. They are both not fast on tarmac.

[faateris]

Rally Estonia 2024 in pictures - http://janisasaris.com/

JA