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route revamp for LOTOS 73rd Rally Poland 2016.
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http://www.wrc.com/en/wrc/news/march...5--12-12-.html
route revamp for LOTOS 73rd Rally Poland 2016.
The biggest problem I found when I attended Rally Poland last year was having all the stages accessed from a single major road for both competitors and fans. So when one stage became dangerously overcrowded with drunk fans and causing it to be cancelled, they simply flooded and crowded the one access road. Thus the route became blocked for competitors, media and all, compounding troubles for other stages. So I hope this new route addresses these issues.
Let me understand,you mean that only the start and the finish of the stages were available for spectators?you could not go to places in the middle of the stages?
Just a few access roads which were closed a few kilometers before stage. All others access roads were closed totally.Quote:
Originally Posted by nafpaktos
In fact this did happen... And hope it doesn't happen again this year...!
You have to know, that there are some changes in organisers group, maybe not all roads will be closed. We have to wait for more informations.
Any suggestions for best stages to go to this year?
Hello everybody.
We´re going to Poland from Spain this year.
Anybody would tell me about the special stage when last year Ott Tanak take an enormous fly??
Thanks a lot.
In the official webpage you can see the day maps and SS maps too.
See you
The stage is called Swietajno. This year there is a spectator area, so there won't be as wild place as last year. Its nearby Rosochackie village
A lot of thanks for the info, maciotacio.
Spectator area = more control.
See you in stages.
Quote:
Originally Posted by maciotacio
Was there last year and think about going this year too. Any chance of forum user meeting?
I will be there (with mousti)
Please don't give mousti alcohol. Or it will be shameful.Quote:
Originally Posted by dupanton
Will be in Mikolajki Wednesday to Monday. Some alcohol would be ok for me :)
For anyone interested, there's the possibility of a VIP ticket with car sticker, that allows you to get nearby more places on stages than other spectators. You basically get access to the same places as the tabard media does. VIP ticket + car pass costs some 90 euros more than an ordinary ticket + car pass. It's not cheap but something to consider if you have a car full of people.
Maps are available on - http://kibice.rajdpolski.pl/en/maps/
Pontus Tidemand has entered "Rally Žemaitija" (LIT, Lithuanian and Latvian championship leg, 17.-18.06.) as a test rally most probably before Rally Poland.
http://lrc.lv/?l=2
Google Earth Map Poland event is online http://goo.gl/I9slP8
The entry list should be published today?
It's here http://www.rajdpolski.pl/pliki/zawod...lly_poland.pdf
And what a great list it is!
For WRC 2 it is just awsome!Quote:
Originally Posted by Teme
Can anyone tell why Kris Meeke isn´t on that list. Should be there way before two others.
Kris was not entered for this round. Only Breen and Seb
Some of stages:
Wieliczki (without last 300 meters): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQhP...r0YAEv&index=3
Stańczyki: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_cL...IXyOLotvr0YAEv
Baranowo (just from Start near Użranki, back to Użranki, with shortcut 12:26 - 13:20) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya94...r0YAEv&index=1
Sady: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-07uAe4L2io
Best day is day one with legendary jumps on Chmielewo and Świętajno stages. Świętajno is in the same configuration as year 2015 so check WRC+ onboards. Stare Juchy is same as in 2014 (for most of the stage)
Day two got Stańczyki and Babki interesting and Goldap not interesting at all. Goldap is same as 2015, Babki is in parts same as 2014.
Day three we've got two equally poor stages, but we'll be too tired to notice I hope.
Have a nice rally
Thanks and maybe see you in rally stages:)
Onboards (fan's recce) 2015, but Goldap and Świętajno are same as 2016:
Goldap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf1mdDPzdNs
Świętajno: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO7w87QQc6w
Hayden Paddon @HaydenPaddon
It's great to have Ole-Martin here helping me at Poland test as we look to make that next step ���� #alwayslearning
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ClDvy-XVYAA1zKM.jpg
Lunda has nicer nose end.
Which time they usually close the roads (stages), somewhere around 5:00 AM... or what? Thanks in advance! :)
Yep, pretty much all the interesting drivers are there. Let's hope for no technical problems so we can have a nice fight!Quote:
Originally Posted by Lundefaret
This could be a very good event for Tänak and DMack. I think the tires are very fast, and the stages of Poland should be gentler on wear.
closing and opening times for all stages:
https://zapodaj.net/images/6f4fae29172a4.jpg
i think this rally and Rally Finland are Dmack's and Tänak's only chances to get a podium this season. Finland would be better because im there :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Lundefaret
Any idea about the weather? Looks like some rain in the weekend?
Mostly nice weather for today, tomorrow and Wednesday, maybe some light rain tomorrow in some location and temperature around 22..25 degrees during the days.Quote:
Originally Posted by MartijnS
Thursday is quite hot, temperature reaching +27..+28 degrees and after that, during the night and early in the morning we might expect some rain and rapid drop in temperature to +20..+23 degrees. Rain probability is more realistic and possible rain is a bit stronger on the westernmost stages and less influencial on the eastern stages, however, I think it does not play any important role there.
Most of Friday and Saturday should be rain-free. Satruday is warmer again and +24..+26 is expected. Some rain might be expected on Saturday night again, but not too significant for gravel rally.
Sunday temperature might be a bit lower again, around +20..+24 degrees.
So, most of the rain should be during the nights and days are not too hot and nights are not too cold (+18..+20), wind will be mostly very light. So, very temperate conditions for temperate climate, Maybe only Thursday a bit too warm and Satruday nearly a bit too warm :P
Yeah, maybe if all had 2015 cars, but the new Hyundais seem to be very strong on fast and flowing stages.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
One stage taken out of the Rally....
Mateuszek.... my Polish name if my Aunt is near me! haha
Thanks weatherman ;)
Re DMack tyres & rally tyres in general - is there much difference between the tyres used on a WRC and an R5 ?
No Pickem?