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Also strange his season in the ERC in 2017 was far below the minimum expectations and then there is fixation by WRC2 that I have difficulty in understanding. Decidedly the WRC2 was not designed for private use I think IQuote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
It is heavy raining for few days. We will see tomorrow after recce, but it is sure that at least SS 10/13 will be shortened.
Why Kalle Rovanperä is not eligible for " ERC JUNIOR U28 " ?
Is he too young ? or they have to make entry separately for that?
I am disappointed on both fronts. First because I wanted to see him here and secondly because I would like to see him have a proper go at ERC.Quote:
Originally Posted by sindroms
But if he can really find enough budget to have a proper go at WRC2 then good luck to him.
I think he only didnt registered...Quote:
Originally Posted by pantealex
Rovanpera has suffered some electronic problems during tests.
Looks like Rally Poland 2013 ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
SS10/13 Neste Vecpils was shortened from 24,63 km to 15,07 km
Historic Rally Liepāja cancelled - http://2017.lvrally.com/eng/news/139
Practice is going on. Kalle started it with 2 seconds gap in front of Gryazin.
Rally results - http://lrc.lv/?m=41&l=2
GPS tracking - http://gps.autorally.lv/
https://rally-base.com/2017/rally-li...73&ssGroupId=3
Kalle Rovanpera immediately setting the pace on the free practice.
Kalle fastest in Qualifying !!Quote:
Originally Posted by tommeke_B
Amazing start in the R5 Fiesta...
(10 - Rovanperä Kalle / Halttunen Jonne): It was quite OK, I have to learn the car because it is new to me. I want to focus on this car and myself this weekend.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DLdM5HvW0AANqk4.jpg
@FIAERC
Time for the JuniorU27. 1st one through is @ChrisIngramGB: "Crazy conditions, ruts are filled with water".
Ingram 5 sec down in 4th place on qually. Doesnt sound too good for him: "The car is moving around, we have a lot of work to do with our engineers".
Very good QS for Mareš, faster than Ingram and Zawada and all 2WD except Sesks and Huttunen.
Just say third fastest.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
Well, in this case, who beat who is very important from beginning...not in every rally we have 4way battle for championship (or more like for 100k).Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
It's his second major international gravel event ever (and fifth including local ones) and he was faster than majority of far more experienced drivers. Don't want me not to enjoy that even when it's just a qualification especially when he was automatically discounted by nearly everyone from the title battle despite he is the current championship leader on the premise that he can't be fast on gravel. Maybe he can and maybe he doesn't want to give up without a fight. That's it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
According to information from PLuto another stage length cutting is coming due to continuous heavy rain and flooded roads.
If you dont know who is in the JERC fight and what the prize is you arent a ERC rally fan.Quote:
Originally Posted by electroliquid
All I was saying to Mirek was dont overcomplicate things. Third fastest still sounds good.
Sesks slightly faster from Huttunen.Didnt except it.
Normal service resumed... Lukyanuk into the lead.
Kajto no challenge here driving slowly for a finish and the title.
Who thought it was a good idea to schedule the ERC finale on the same weekend as a WRC event?
Its 'winner takes all' in the U27 title battle, but it's close between Sesks and Huttunen here at the moment.
If Sesks wins and Huttunen is 2nd does he still win the JERC title ?
Oliver Solberg would currently be 3rd in ERC 3 but is driving in national event.
@FIAERC 40s41 seconds ago
First cars are already through stage 5.
@AlexeyLukyanuk had electrical issues and lost over 3 minutes !
That's a great shame for Luky and for the rally.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Another shame... U27 Secks has rolled.
Lukyanuk with a big damage on city special :o
https://twitter.com/LVRally/status/916687349710540800
Edit: ambulance is going for them...
Don't forget that JERC uses normal stock fuel and has other limitations for tyres etc. I don't know how it is iwith the nationals.Quote:
Originally Posted by Essaj
omg...Quote:
Originally Posted by essaj
Well, those Mickey Mouse stages. Not good at all. Especially for Mr Lucky. Moaahhh!! :(
Not again. This is getting too much.Quote:
Originally Posted by Essaj
Magalhães accident in SS 6. :(
Title goes to Kajto.
Magalhaes crashed in the same corner. Allegedly there is an anti-cut in the corner which wasn't there during the recce.
This puddle is a death trap.
https://twitter.com/LVRally/status/916693006509625344
Rest of the stage is canceled including second run.
Ambulance coming on the photo
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DLi_2tgXcAA29gL.jpg:large
What a crappy end to the ERC year. But congrats to Kajto, he did deserve it.
Video of the crash: https://twitter.com/FIAERC/status/916697045360168961
Clearly a case of aquaplaning but also some anti-cut (blue barel?) is visible in the corner. Hard to say but if they didn't know about it...
Edit: It looks like the barel is only on the grass, not on the pavement.