End of the story for David Bogie who crashed on SS1 :s
Superb performance from Steve Rökland, already 11th overall after two stages and largely leading the Junior BRC :)
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End of the story for David Bogie who crashed on SS1 :s
Superb performance from Steve Rökland, already 11th overall after two stages and largely leading the Junior BRC :)
Disaster after playing his Joker...Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom206wrc
Edwards wins SS3 and takes the lead. :)
I hope Keith Cronin will be more lucky than Tom Cave last year with the Hyundaï(he always retired) :mark:
By the way, what's the problem for juniors Callum Devine and Oscar Solberg, they are way off the pace compared to 2017 :confused:
Edwards wins another (SS5) and extends the lead to 4s.
Top 10 overall after Stage 6/8⏱ SERVICE 2/2
1 - Edwards
2 - Cronin +13.0
3 - Yates +14.4
4 - McCormack +39.9
5 - Greer +1:10.5
6 - Laffey +3:39.4
7 - Preston +4:22.5
8 - Kakad +4:26.8
9 - Whyte +4:41.2
10 - Rokland (JBRC) + 5:48.4
Edwards wins and Yates beats Cronin and takes second !
So, apparently there was a good fight for the win. Btw, isn’t Yates looking more competitive this year? His pace in Açores was a good surprise.
PS: No video links?
Some drivers are much faster when they drive with a Fabia R5 that's the same with Yates.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rally Power
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Maybe you’re right, but that would make more sense if he was coming from a DS or a 208 and not from a Fiesta (totally suited to Brit stages). Btw, apparently Yates also changed his co-driver; Edmondson (Ingram former c-d) is now on his side.Quote:
Originally Posted by mousti
This is the best produced (pretty much only...) video I've found: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSD_RT3XevEQuote:
Originally Posted by Rally Power
EDIT: There's a little intro at the start, but it's just pure footage/sound from 1m27s onwards.
The Pirelli was good in that there were different stage winners and changes of lead. Probably the best it could be in that respect .Quote:
Originally Posted by Rally Power
Losing Bogie early on was a blow and wont help the BRC as he may not continue after losing his points (& Joker).
But the issues with short events, small entries, no manufacturers and no 'big names' leading to poor coverage are still there...
British Rally Championship show -Channel 4 Sunday 6:40 am.
Sunday 6.40am !! This tells you everything about where rallying now is in the UK.
Nice video mate; thanks for sharing.Quote:
Originally Posted by the sniper
Rally seeding rules relaxed https://t.co/7OTPE2Nfdq
Historic and two-wheel-drive cars can now run first on the road in rally events thanks to a change of rules made by the @MSAUK. Hopefully it will stimulate the entries of these classes. Great news. https://t.co/vR55NzX9f1
Going back to the Pirelli...
Watched the highlights and although the action was decent the presenters were very ordinary. No real enthusiasm was shown and it was all very flat. Not what is needed to give support and excitement to the Series.
(Saw the crash of Bogie for the first time though... quite nasty.
Plus those super tight chicanes are ridiculous...)
Can't comment, as I haven't watched the highlights yet. However, having them at 06:40 isn't likely to get great figures, most interested people will watch on 'catch up'.
Also, in this day and age, Highlights are a bit feeble, but needs must I suppose. But there's no doubt that rallying is at a massive disadvantage compared to circuit racing, as they can livestream fairly easily. In an ideal world, both ERC & BRC would have some live action....but that's a long way off I would think.
Grooms Garage - Mid Wales Stages - Announcement.
After an emergency meeting was called last night, the organisers of the 2018 Grooms Garage are deeply saddened to announce that the event, scheduled for Sunday 27th of May is cancelled.
Full statement below. https://t.co/1EPnJLNPJw
This was a BRC rally recently and cancelled in 2018 due to lack of entries and volunteers. British rallying is in a sad, sad state. :(
Lack of marshals is becoming a real problem. The hillclimb I'm doing on Saturday I'll be marshaling and competing because we won't have enough people otherwise.
At least they've revised the stupid 1400/historics rule, but I fear it's too late.
Stages of Antibes and Ypres are in no way comparable. Really not a single thing in common. The asphalt gives a lot of grip in Antibes and no grip in Ypres. Antibes has mountain stages which are slow and have many long medium speed corners. Ypres has got a lot of quick corners with big cuts and big braking zones into tight junctions.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sal the 2nd
I don't think you can learn anything in Antibes in preparation for Ypres...
The Manx National was only two weeks ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sal the 2nd
He can enter Wervik like McCormack and Whyte .Quote:
Originally Posted by Sal the 2nd
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2018 Ypres Rally entry list:
https://t.co/AquMiyYH4F
BRC runners mixed in with the Belgian Championship driver's.
Neuville, Bouffier and Abbring are the clear favorites. Princen and Verschueren, the Belgian contenders should follow closely. Cherain, Fernémont are behind that, together with Yates and Cronin, best BritishRC driver last year. Curious to see what Veiby can do (I think he will crash...)
After seeing Veiby in Sardegna I said the same. He’ll probably won’t make it till the end.
Ypres is very specific event. It is difficult to find how to drive there correctly - to be fast, but stay on the road. Especially if you are a driver with ambitions...
But on the other hand Veiby was surprisingly good in his first Czech event. For sure better than Hänninen many years before him - and Hänninen won Ypres fair and square after some trying :)
Cronin looked quick in his PET and he will want to get a good result on his favourite surface.
Edwards may play safe and just try for a sure finish and good pts.
Yates could do well but its a big ask with his experience.
I think that Cronin will be good. He did very good last year and now it will be his second start there and that counts a lot.
He's also on Michelin this year as opposed to D mack last year which will be a major advantage on asphaltQuote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
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Maybe switch all Ypres Rally discussions to 1 topic, in the Belgian Rally topic?
Yates and Laffey playing their Joker (scores double points).
Great to meet the current @OfficialWRC leader and @HMSGOfficial "teammate" (aherm) @thierryneuville here in Belgium last night.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
After sharing a test with him yesterday, we can confirm he can drive..:D https://t.co/g7J4aCRNVI
https://www.facebook.com/story.php?s...35798096463261
This live stream got 4500 views. Definitely the way to go for the future of rally.
Matt Edwards wins MSA-BRC Rally Ypres - well-deserved IMO.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgZ9DwFXcAE4Tk_.jpg
Ypres stays popular. Big crowds at stages too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
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Ulster Rally seedings...
https://www.msabrc.com/news/seeding-...-ulster-rally/
Keith Cronin:
Unfortunately due to last minute unexpected budgetary issues we won’t be contesting The Ulster Rally .We wish to thank Hyundai Customer Racing ,Michelin,PCRS and all our longtime sponsors ,we hope to work with them again . Also special thanks to all our supporters far and wide.
:(
A shame that a multiple BRC champion has to pull the plug due to lack of sponsor/ budget. If he is struggling, then what hope anyone else?
It’s another reality check for the sport in the UK – but I’m not sure what the answer is. Sadly, the sport is invisible here; but this has been happening for the last 10+ years, and nothing has really been done to address it.
Both the BTCC & BRC are celebrating 60 years; there’s been plenty of BTCC commemoration, the BRC has been almost silent.