Karel Kupec (Ford Fiesta Rally3) wins Rallye Králíky in Czech Republic:
https://www.ewrc-results.com/results...2023/?s=419845
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Karel Kupec (Ford Fiesta Rally3) wins Rallye Králíky in Czech Republic:
https://www.ewrc-results.com/results...2023/?s=419845
It was "third league" race, rivals were not so great...Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
https://www.wrc.com/en/news/2023/jun...ta-rally3-evo/
https://www.wrc.com/images/redaktion...f_1400x788.jpgQuote:
Notably, the car's front end has been given a facelift which includes a new bonnet, wingmirrors and bumper to enhance the efficiency of its cooling system, plus LED headlights and tail lights. Additionally, a new rear wing - already tried and tested on the Fiesta Rally2 - is also fitted.
The engine bay houses a new short-ratio gearbox aimed at improving torque delivery at lower speeds and improving acceleration, while the suspension dampers for both gravel and asphalt have also been upgraded. Another feature is new air ducts, which have been designed to enhance brake cooling.
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Difference between the old and new version.
Old version:
https://www.wrc.com/images/redaktion...2e0d_x_0x0.jpg
New version:
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Old version:
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New version:
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Can you see anything in such mirrors? ;)
A well-timed update for the Fiesta Rally3 to greet the new opponent (Clio).Well done M-Sport Poland.
Jon Armstrong to demo upgraded Fiesta in ERC, plus more car details:
https://www.fiaerc.com/erc/news/erc/...fiesta-rally3/
The new version, the orange one from today’s article doesnt have those rally2/wrc styled mirrors that are present on grey testcar.
Alessandro Casella with Renault Clio Rally3 on the entry list for Rally Targa Florio (number 28):
https://app-cdn.sportity.com/2b45129...20CIAR_def.pdf
Clio Rally3 at Rallye de Dieppe
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FvYCJAuW...jpg&name=large
Good start too...
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FvY_D4RX...jpg&name=large
Fiesta Evo in action in Canarias...
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FvY2_ovX...jpg&name=large
1️⃣st rally ✅
2️⃣nd place overall ✅
3️⃣ stage wins against GTs and Rally2s ✅
A dream debut for #ClioRally3 with Thomas Chauffray, Anthony Hamard, GMC Compétition at the Dieppe Rally ! 🍾
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FveD3DHW...jpg&name=large
Not to be outdone, the Fiesta Evo ;)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fvd4OqbW...jpg&name=large
Renault Clio Rally3 finishes in the 19th position in Rally Targa Florio. Whether it's a good or bad result I don't know, because it didn't have any competition in the Rally3 class:
https://www.ewrc-results.com/results...-sicilia-2023/
it was bearly faster than rally4s, and on some stages quite a bit slower. But I don't know the "quality" of the drivers, and let's face it, smooth tarmac is not really a place to shine for rally3. Lets wait for some gravel showdown against FiestaQuote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
Armstrong finished Rally Islas Canarias with 1,76s/km loss to quite a decent driver in rally2 and it was also smooth tarmac.
Poor M-Sport. Cars in all categories… but the worst one in all. Now the Clio Rally3 looks faster than a Fiesta Rally2.
Armstrong seems happy with his Fiesta:
https://www.fiaerc.com/erc/news/erc/...on-erc3-debut/
A couple of photos of Renault Clio Rally3 from Rally Targa Florio:
https://www.rallylink.it/cms23/image...large_28ok.JPG
https://www.rallylink.it/cms23/image..._large_28a.JPG
https://www.rallylink.it/cms23/image..._large_28b.JPG
https://www.rallylink.it/cms23/image...3_large_28.JPG
Might be a little premature to conclude after first weekend for the Clio, but it looks promising for the frenchman.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira
But I am looking forward to a rally with top drivers in both brands.
depends on wich rally you choose to pick. in france, definitely, in italy it looked slower than rally4.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira
I hope you mean faster than the Fiesta Rally3 or M-Sport really is in trouble ?! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira
Any comments on the new car from any of the 5 Clio drivers last weekend?
Tom Pieri is testing Clio Rally 3 before Rallye Antibes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RnEFroPJMM
Entry list is strong:
https://www.ewrc-results.com/entries...te-dazur-2023/
Renault Clio Series @RenaultSeries
A look back on #ClioRally3 debut in the French Gravel Rally Championship... We might be biased, but what a car ��
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwPFm2HW...jpg&name=large
https://twitter.com/RenaultSeries/st...114505217?s=20
Fiesta vs Clio.... game on in Poland !
https://www.fiaerc.com/erc/news/erc/...et-for-action/
Looks nice. Would look nicer as a rally2. :D
Did Soria have a pucture in SS3?
4/4 stage wins so far for the Fiesta Rally3 Evo vs the Clio.
4 stage wins for ARMSTRONGQuote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
clearly not the same "class" of drivers...
Yeah seriously did anyone expect that Soria would beat Amstrong?
You can only beat who's in the event.
And the way Renault have been raving about the results of their Rally3 in its opening events (on social media) I thought it was only fair to put it into context.
I have just returned from the rally. In my opinion the debut of the new Clio in ERC was far from impressive. Armstrong was faster on all stages by far and Soria couldn't even defeat local drivers in their Fiestas. Finally, he rolled after flying finish of SS7 and was out of the rally. Unfortunately Soria doesn't have much experience in 4WD cars. Let's hope he makes some progress in the rest of the season.
On the other hand, the 10th position overall in Antibes shows that Clio Rally3 has good potential:
https://www.ewrc-results.com/final/7...te-dazur-2023/
Until the retirement, Soria was always faster than polish drivers except puncture on SS 3.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z