Aava said in that Betsafe podcast for SURE that Russian and Belarusian driver are not allowed
Interesting
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Aava said in that Betsafe podcast for SURE that Russian and Belarusian driver are not allowed
Interesting
Yet the entry list published today shows a different picture, who knows, still enough time to change beforehand.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
What is also interesting is something else Kruus mentioned in that podcast - if they are allowed to start, how will the organisers guarantee their safety during the rally? I can't really imagine how serious of a problem it would be, but surely something to at least think about. This could potentially turn into something bigger, or what do you think about it?Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
I don’t think Estonians are that feral that they’d attack anyone just for being Russian? Whole thing’s a nonsense anyway.. Putin isn’t gonna pull his troops from Ukraine because Nikolay Gryazin wasn’t allowed to start Rally Estonia is he?Quote:
Originally Posted by Päss1928
It's a legitimate point but let the police and government agencies decide and define this. Not the job of the media or rally organisers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Päss1928
Not much will change for 2023, this is long term. Estonia could drop off the calendar if a) the safety of competitors can't be guaranteed, or b) the organiser can't accept internationalism. We already saw 'Russian/Belarussian' driver continue with Toksport on rounds within the EU so it's not a restriction of bloc laws.
What is the point of doing anything then? He is still massacring Ukrainians, so sanctions are nonsense too.Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
May I politely request to keep this thread on topic, there is a thread called 'Situation in Ukraine' in 'Chit Chat'.Quote:
Originally Posted by ToKu
Read your own pathetic post #40, then delete this and stop beeing a textbook hypocrite.Quote:
Originally Posted by WRCStan
#40 was a shitpost but was a response to the attitude of the rally organiser. Inviting a discussion on the efficacy of sanctions, military tactics, political decisions and so on as I guess ToKu meant, will probably have this thread descend into chaos a month before the rally even starts. Sure though I did get pot/kettle vibes anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by mknight
The "attitude" of the rally organizer is perfectly easy to understand.
Multiple officials of a certain country have repeatedly declared that Estonia doesn't have a right to exist. (and also "rewoked" independence of Lithuania recently btw.)
Now rally Estonia has both direct and indirect support of Estonian officials (and taxpayers money).
In this situation it certainly might be a problem for them to give prizes (given usually by local state officials) and generally just using taxpayers money on someone representing Automobile Federation of that country.
So the only real news is that they might be against drivers starting under "neutral" flags like FIA or 3rd countries (RAF is not neutral). But I guess someone has a certain incident in Portugal in mind.
Situation is solved on the gov level - Estonian government disallow them (Nikolai Grjazin, Konstantin Aleksandrov) to enter to the country from 23th June to 18th of July.
News in estonian: https://sport.delfi.ee/artikkel/1200...issesoidukeelu
sounds good :)
rusia is large, can drive greml championship if needed :)
Route preview
https://itgetsfasternow.com/2022/07/...-estonia-2022/
Changes on all the stages except two.
Don´t forget Pickems. Closing time Thursday 19.30 CEST.
A defining rally for Breen...
https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/eston...-sport-season/
Rain on the forecast. Interesting sporting wise but of course not nice for spectators
well, tomorrow is the worst. After that just showers here and there it seems according to our national weather forecast.Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
But generally speaking it has been so dry this year up to last week, not much rain at all. At least in Tallinn where I live.
https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/latva...er-in-estonia/
Sounds like fun
Encouraging PET for M-Sport.
https://dirtfish.com/archive/m-sport...t-for-estonia/
Cant find any info at official website, but is it possible to buy rally pass (day pass) at the entrance of the special stage? How was it last year?
Maybe someone can answer, will it be possible to buy a ticket when entering at the stage? Or only in circle k
That was my question also.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kestask
yr.no is now giving 20 mm of rain on Thursday for Otepää.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-...ep%C3%A4%C3%A4
should be quite clear..
Quote:
RALLY PASS INFORMATION
WRC Rally Estonia rally passes can be purchased by all rally fans at Circle K stations across Estonia and also at the Welcome Office located in the Sports Hall of the University of Tartu (address Ujula street 4, Tartu).
Does anybody know if I can use an umbrella?
Edit: "Yes, but it is strongly recommended to use a raincoat." https://www.rallyestonia.com/en/spectators/faq/
Your pick!
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This is a section from Mustvee stage SS3 and SS7. Surely one of the trickiest places during the rally, especially during the second pass when there will definitely be some ruts as this is a newly built road (soft). And add some of the predicted rain which will make it even more slippery and softer.
https://streamable.com/axl0gl
I removed the Estonian voice over with a hopefully more familiar sound
Looks quite damaged...Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
Are all the roads in the stages like that and also does anyone know how much rain is expected during the weekend?
no all arent like that, quite a storm hit some of the stages yesterday, even trees fell down
today no rain is expected, on next days showers here and there but not for the whole day
Hey! Can some local suggest best stages to attend or just share some info about tricky places to visit?
Any has made google rally map?
Tänaks helmet for this event, celebrating 5 years with Betsafe
https://scontent.ftll2-1.fna.fbcdn.n...Vw&oe=62D3C6E3
https://scontent.ftll2-1.fna.fbcdn.n...Qw&oe=62D4DDF8
Planetemarcus has as always a google earth map for the rally.Quote:
Originally Posted by drive
http://planetemarcus.com/saison-wrc/...-estonie-2022/
Heavy rain moving on to shakedown area
https://vana.ilmateenistus.ee/ilm/il...komposiitpilt/
Proper rain now 20km away from the stage now according to my friend
Unfortunately couldn’t make it to the shakedown myself but will be on stages the next days
I'm on shakedown. A little break from rain but should get a lot worse in no time.
Neuville still in service?