[ERC] Circuit of Ireland 2014

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Originally Posted by Mirek

Out of curiosity...

In 2012 IRC event when it was largely wet the fastest national driver was Darren Gass with Impreza WRC S10 and he finished 3:37 behind Hänninen. Donnelly (Corolla WRC) lost 5:07, McGarrity (Mini WRC) lost 8:08. They would be 4th, 7th and 10th if counted among IRC drivers.

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I remember and agree with you but I thought Jennings would set at least the same times than Lappi or Breen as the guy is faster than Gass. And the conditions suit the WRCars better than in 2012.
Are you going to Ypres?
Sorry guys, back to topic ;)

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Originally Posted by Fly

I remember and agree with you but I thought Jennings would set at least the same times than Lappi or Breen as the guy is faster than Gass. And the conditions suit the WRCars better than in 2012.
Are you going to Ypres?
Sorry guys, back to topic ;)

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Yes, definitely dry conditions help local WRC drivers especially because international ones are used cut a lot and bring dirt and mud on the road.

I will come to Ypres, that's the plan. It will be my 4th time there :)

Anyway Lappi again... but it's very close on top!

Breen has cut his left hand: "Not so bad, I was trying to fix it [rear screen] at the start of the stage and I caught it. It's OK"

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Originally Posted by PLuto

Maybe thats the reason why local drivers dont want go in ERC field - they are slower in WRC cars, how much slower they should be with less powerful car?

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I was the one complaining about the lack of local drivers on the entry list, but now I know why they are hiding. I had no idea they were so slow.

I really hope Skoda guys could upload SS3 Lappi/Ferm onboard to Youtube...! :) Just like they did with a very nice 15 minute onboard of Kopecky/Dresler from APRC few days ago.

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Originally Posted by Jarek Z

I was the one complaining about the lack of local drivers on the entry list, but now I know why they are hiding. I had no idea they were so slow.

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In their defence, half of the WRC cars are driven by old guys (Donnelly, Mcgarrity, McKinstry) and the others, well, Ireland is struggling economically for many years so the cars may not be the newest or best prepared, or tested...

Lappi won 5 of 5 in the first loop. Impressive! I didn't expect him to be so fast here.

SS5, Abbring (5:05.2), +0.8 behind Breen " I’m not sure if we have the perfect set-up..."

Another fastest time for Lappi (5.03.5) !

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Originally Posted by Mirek

Lappi won 5 of 5 in the first loop. Impressive! I didn't expect him to be so fast here.

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+1

So Skoda/Lappi striking back. Good for ERC-fight.

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Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC

In their defence, half of the WRC cars are driven by old guys (Donnelly, Mcgarrity, McKinstry) and the others, well, Ireland is struggling economically for many years so the cars may not be the newest or best prepared, or tested...

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I dont know how is the actual situation, but usually there is no problem with money, but with will. WRC cars are not cheaper (for buying/renting and also for running) than S2000 or some smaller cars (R2, R3). And some historic escorts are more expensive for costs...