I think forest stages are more safe unless you are afraid of ticks but I'm vaccinated. Never liked Kehala so much but it's better than nothingQuote:
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I think forest stages are more safe unless you are afraid of ticks but I'm vaccinated. Never liked Kehala so much but it's better than nothingQuote:
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The rallyorganiser going to court against the estonian federation. How will this end?
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It seems there's personal and financial conflicts.Quote:
Originally Posted by skarderud
Estonian ASN accuses Aava and Co for not opening their accounting, that Aava tries to overtake Estonian ASN to fulfill his personal financial interests, no benefits to Estonian autosport in general while Aava cashes all the benefits etc etc etc
Aava and Co are taking things to court about this 100 000 € fee.
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New dates released
https://dirtfish.com/rally/rally-dir...-reserve-date/
But in the latest interview Estonian ASN Member of The Board Janis Kaal admitted that no budget and no teams confirmed yet
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Any news? Like rally guide, etc...
Rally Dirtfish? Nope, but it should come this week.
Neuville and Tänak confirmed for Rally Dirtfish.
With WRC of course
Lõuna-Eestis toimuva Rally DirtFishi korraldajad andsid teada, et nenda idee korraldada ralli ei sündinud soovist korraldada juba tänavu Eestis WRC etapp. https://sport.postimees.ee/6997071/r...ei-vasta-toele
And in English??
Some really pointless press release in my opinion. So basically what they are saying that the idea to organize Dirtfish Rally wasn't because they saw an opportunity for WRC event but as the FIA is looking for organizers who could potentially do it, then they will give their best to make it happen.
In recent days, there have been various speculations in the media as if Rally DirtFish were to become the stage of the FIA World Rally Championship.
These speculations are not true here, Rally DirtFish has not claimed such status and did not intend to become the stage of the current season of the FIA World Rally Championship.
The idea of organizing Rally DirtFish was born with the desire to continue the tradition of organizing top-level competitions in Estonia, to create attractive conditions suitable for WRC teams for development and training activities, and to bring world-class motorsport home to Estonian rally fans.
Both the International Motorsport Federation and the national federations and rally organizers are looking for ways and means to continue organizing the season, taking into account the current restrictions and precautions arising from COVID-19.
In connection with this, a situation has arisen where Estonia is considered to be one of the possible venues for the WRC stage. The local motorsport community is working to make this plan a reality. Both Rally DirtFish and the Estonian Motorsport Association (EAL) fully support the idea and initiative to bring the official World Cup stage to the homeland of the reigning world rally champion Ott Tänak.
A bit weird statement to me even talking about** bringing (or not) the WRC to Estonia.
Rally DF organiser is Estonian Autosport Union, who said some months ago, that WRC event isn't and can't be a priority to them, because there are also other disciplines in autosport.
It was said, when they were arguong with Rally Estonia organisers (Aava & co), who has done everything to get the WRC event to Estonia.. And now RE not doing the event, the EAU is now talking about the Big event..
Doing the WRC round now would mean, that it will be in FIA calendar and tge organiser(EAU) would have to pay the 100k fee.. to themselves :D which is the reason they got into an argument with Aava & co at first place (as it is fed to public/people).
To me, it would be the best to stop the 2020 WRC season and not to make halfass event in Estonia.
Why`s that? At the moment, no-one complains if you don`t have the spectators, on the contrary. With those restrictions it`s already much easier (given they have the money), proovide the itinireray, SP, accomodations for the teams, rescue service and maybe some broadcasting. There are ohter things in addition ofc, but...
https://www.rallyestonia.ee/et/pealt...G8nRUyu6l7ChCQ
Seems like Urmo and EAL have come to terms
Wow, amazing news. didn’t think it would happen but they have buried the hatchet.
Aava confirming that the Wrc promotor has made proposal for them.
So...this is not Rally Dirtfish? or is it?
No, as i understandQuote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
The next few days will be full of suspense, since the official WRC calendar is about to be released! We are glad to announce, that Rally Estonia and Estonian Autosport Union will continue to cooperate for the official WRC event to be held in Estonia! ��
"WRC promoter has made an offer to Rally Estonia to organise an official WRC - FIA World Rally Championship event in Estonia in 2020. We have submitted several necessary documents to different institutions and are currently waiting for the responses. When we have finished these arrangements, we can continue the discussion with FIA and WRC promoter:" said Urmo Aava, the director of Rally Estonia.
Our greatest dream has never been closer, but we still have a lot of work to do. We can promise you one thing - we will do everything in our power to make history and bring an official WRC event to Estonia!
Finally, I was fed up with this dramaQuote:
Originally Posted by Tauri_J
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https://uudised.tv3.ee/sport/uudis/2...alli-mm-etapp/ Happening Two Rally - Rally Dirtfish and problably if we can jackpot Word Rally Championship
Prime minister Jüri Ratas promised approx 2,5 mil € for Rally Estonia.
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Dirt Fish is just a title sponsor who has given money for the event name.
The 'WRC' Event will be a separate event right?
Yes, Dirtfish and RE will be different events.
For the moment potential WRC date for Estonia is beginning of September
Yep and Aava said there’s a possibility that both will go ahead. Dirtfish would be perfect for testing for teams.Quote:
Originally Posted by MartijnS
If Rally Estonia get`s this opportunity then participating in rally Dirtfish will be borderline cheating :). And if road conditions are similar ( and i suspect they will) there won`t be better place and time to test setups. I remember well what Tanak did in 2019 Rally Estonia and with pre-event testing like this he should be untouchable!Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
If it would be up to me to make the call , then i would pick Liepaja event. But that is all my thoughts about it.
So the Rally Estonia (that might potentially be in WRC) that is supposed to run in early September - where would it be based? Same as DirtFish rally - Otepää?
There are enough stages for two separate rallies. One of them have to move a little bit to south - great stages between Voru city and EST/LAT border which have been used in South Estonia (Louna Eesti) rallies.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sal the 2nd
Dont think They would be running there because "real" South Estonian rally Will be held there at the end of august.
And its also too far from Otepää.
No it isn't too far - from Võru to Otepää it's only about 43 km and many of the rally Estonia stages have been more to the side of Võru than to Otepää. From Otepää to let's say Haanja is 62 km and to Ruusmäe is approx 75 km. We've seen far more longer liaisions and this is really nothing. I actually prefer the Võru and Haanja stages to Otepää's - they're more challenging!Quote:
Originally Posted by Tauri_J
I too like those stages more but they need to be run again at the end of the August. Those roads are too soft to handle two rallies in one month. And If I remember correctly when rally is based at Otepää, they have rarely went to Haanja. When they race at Haanja, the HQ is usually based in Võru.
My bet is that they're gonna use roads which RE "ditched" when they went with the idea of ultra complex rally since 2018. They were run during ERC times and before that. Talking about Urvaste,Rimmi, Linnamäe, Koikküla, Oe etc.
https://www.upload.ee/image/11899720/download__26_.png
Rally Dirtfish was put on hold since news came out that RE could be a WRC event. But now DELFI is reporting that if RE will be confirmed, Dirtfish will be cancelled. Reason - overlapping stages.
So, tomorrow at 13:00 Estonian time a press conference will be held.
Press conference by Estonian goverment. That's big - and a done deal.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
i wont believe it until they announce it today or when im there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hartusvuori
since i got interested in motorsport (25 years ago), i have had 3 motorsport dreams: 1) estonian becoming WRC champ 2) a WRC round in Estonia 3) estonian reaching Formula 1 (i dont even care about the results, getting to F1 would alone be history for us)
if the WRC round indeed is announced today, then 2 out of those 3 dreams have been coming true and our formula talent Jüri Vips has a very good change to get to F1 next year.
all this seemed impossible to me 25 years ago...hell, even 10 years ago.
Ok, then after that we should start wishing for these things in Lithuania :DQuote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
First time in the history of world of rallying – FIA World Rally Championship comes to Estonia. Rally Estonia will be hosting world top drivers from WRC teams on curvy and bumpy roads of South-Estonia. To top up the competition, all the best drivers from Baltics, Russia and Scandinavia will also enter to the event.
The 3-day event will keep the whole family entertained with unbeatable fan experience in the rally world. By implementing innovative solutions the rally will be made even more convenient and safe for the spectators to watch from the spectator areas. The start and finish ceremony will take place on the territory of the Estonial National Museum in Tartu, where also Service Park and Rally HQ are located and a Special Stage is run on 2 days.
Happy for all you Estonian rally enthusiasts, you deserve it :)
somebody please punch me, still doesnt seem real :D
some of the stages will be just 10-20km from my home town (if the stages are same as previous years)