Colosseum to host Rome ERC superspecial
The famous landmark will host the opening stage of Rally di Roma Capitale this year:
https://dirtfish.com/rally/erc/colos...-superspecial/
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Colosseum to host Rome ERC superspecial
The famous landmark will host the opening stage of Rally di Roma Capitale this year:
https://dirtfish.com/rally/erc/colos...-superspecial/
Closing date for entries - July 11
Entry List in seeded order published - July 15
A stage in the centre of a major European capital city is really bringing rallying to the people and great publicity for the sport.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eli
Mārtiņš Sesks confirmed for Rally di Roma Capitale, in the colours of Team MRF Tyres, together with Llarena, Pardo, Herczig and Campedelli:
https://www.fiaerc.com/erc/news/erc/...-rome-line-up/
I'm not surprised after his win in Latvia and the way the MRF guy was going crazy at the finish.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
Good point is that all of top 9 except Araujo (logical) seems to be there (there were some financial concerns for Solans and Tempestini).
With also locals Crugnola, Andolfi and Basso being there.
Interesting to see Mares also + Virves in Rally3
When looking at the other categories, one surprise only: Fotia is missing in ERC4 (a bit surprising for a tarmac driver). Renault disappointed with his results? (Also some rumors about management changes in Renault/Alpine Sport; if true, maybe some impacts on their Rally3 program?)
Sportity link is a great addition.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira
Not all on the list are sure with the start. Still budget issues or missing car (or both)... Absence of Fotia should be related to management changes...Quote:
Originally Posted by Danny0405
I don't think Solans will be there, unfortunately.
Looks like you are correct. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom K
"Nil Solans will not appear in Rome.
Time problems prevent Kowax 2Brally Racing's Hyundai i20 N Rally2 from being fine-tuned. Marc Martí's injury finishes off the job."
https://www.revistascratch.com/erc/n...-en-roma-65811
I am curious if "time-problems" is nice wording of "money-problems". Nevertheless - shame. I could be nice fight with Italian guys.
It was sure also before closing date for entries that Kowax 2B will not have available car for Rome. He was trying to find car from different team, I know there were discussions also with Hyundai Italy...Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom K
They couldn't fix his i20 in two weeks ? Why was this, supply issues ?Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
They say here that there is a slight chance that Llarena can win the championship already this Sunday:
https://www.fiaerc.com/erc/news/erc/...roma-capitale/
The slight chance is that he wont...Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
Well, assuming there is a 8th round, it should be a little short this weekend I think:Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
He should finish at least 2nd (+ 5th in PS), or 3rd (+ at least 2nd in PS) to write off Solans definitively (even if I think Solans will not finish the rest of the season no but I mean officially).
And he must score 19 points more than Tempestini (and not talking about all the others that he must beat or not losing points).
With all the Italian guys, it is not that simple. All the more than Llarena has no interest to take big risks with already 1,5 hand on the trophy.
A pity not to see Solans here; well, only real fight now is for 2nd in the championship (assuming we will not see Solans again) between Tempestini, Battistolli, Pardo, Torn and Sesks. Finally, not that far from WRC :D
And also ERC-4 Junior maybe
Yes, Kowax is still waiting for new car. And seems like Hyundai is unreliable with their supply.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Miklos Csomos uses Hankooks:
https://www.rallylink.it/cms20/image...ma22_02/55.JPG
Yet another car backed by MRF. Is it number 6?
https://www.rallylink.it/cms20/image...ma22_02/71.JPG
He uses Hankook whole season. Thats why he starts are non-registered.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
Practice Times and Sesks was going well again:
https://www.ewrc-results.com/shake/7...capitale-2022/
But he had a puncture on Qually as did Ken Torn !
https://m.rally-base.com/2022/rally-...capitale-2022/
Results (times) were changed 5 times already :) But as always rallybase has the best info - Sesks and Torn - punctures, Basso and Ciuffi - jump start.
QS video
https://youtu.be/7GsK5qmyf9E
Llarena only 16th on SS1 - did something happen to him ?
No. He was just cautious. And was third car (first 4x4) on the road which was quite dirty.
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Broken wheel studs have the Czech driver struggling to make it back to service following SS1
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FYTDoxJX...jpg&name=large
Basso won 1st stage,Guigou with A110 3rd time 0,6 behind.
Yes, but it's a very short stage, just 5 km, and the differences are very little, so it's hard to draw any conclusions. Let's wait for SS3. It has 29 km :)
Basso second penalty + 1min
"(28 - Guigou Emmanuel / Bronner Kévin): accident in SS 3"
Martins Sesks wasn't as great here as in Liepaja. Already on SS3 he ran wide on a right-hander and slid off below the road. He is out of the rally, but MRF Tyres team say he will restart on Sunday.
stage stopped after Guigou accidentQuote:
Originally Posted by Tom K
Basso handed additional 1min penalty
Giandomenico Basso has been handed an additional 1min time penalty for jump-starting SS3.
The Italian driver was already penalised by 10sec for a similar offence on SS1 and, as per FIA regulations, second-time offences carry a harsher penalty.
He now trails the leaders by 1min 11.6sec
How come such an experienced driver makes such mistakes?
Mama Mia! Whata mistaka to maka ! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
Sesks pretty unlucky to go off there meaning he slid down a bank.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira
But it seems he somehow continues the rally? I can see his stage time on SS4 (16th overall)...Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Again stage stopped?