Some drivers did get zero (0) punctures, you just have to drive slow enough. This is Acropolis.
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Some drivers did get zero (0) punctures, you just have to drive slow enough. This is Acropolis.
Bruno Magalhães was really careful to avoid punctures on SS4 and is now the rally leader !
But this is Acropolis. And always was. Very rough, not so much about speed, but mainly about to survive.Quote:
Originally Posted by aykutbilir
Rally used to be "Adapt the speed to the conditions" and not full speed most of the time.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
As an oldie, I think this is a useful experience, and adds to the note writing education.
I know Pluto but it is getting rougher every yearQuote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
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But can we still call it a rally sport event or is it some kind of a survival event? Something is wrong when the slowest driver leads, isn't it?Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
Rally-base.com say that Lukyanuk retired after SS 4. Is it true?Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
I think Serderidis will make the top 5 like that
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yes its a bit different from smoth rallies that almost it about speed.You have to find the sweet spot how fast,where to push etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
https://www.ewrc.cz/images/2006/wrc/...solbergp_1.jpg
https://www.ewrc.cz/images/2006/wrc/...atkinson_2.jpg
Great to see that Habaj's mechanics managed to repair the car. They worked until 2 AM to allow Habaj to re-start the rally:Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
https://www.fiaerc.com/habaj-ready-t...in-in-the-erc/
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Originally Posted by dimviii
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Originally Posted by PLuto
Yes but it's also a primary reason why there is not the U27 there or why there is not larger interest in the rally among more teams. And also a primary reason why I don't enjoy following the event, sorry (not only this year).Quote:
Originally Posted by pantealex
most of drivers at wrc are inexperienced.They havent competed at plenty events outside their homeland.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
Drosochori stage is run for decades,its not something a new stage.
It's basically a car killer:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
Habaj Łukasz: "The car is working, but the conditions are really tough, killing the car. We tried to go continuously and easy. I think after this rally we have to change a lot of parts in the car."
Brynildsen Eyvind: "The road is so rough, I have never seen something like that."
Magalhães Bruno: "This is all about surviving. I have never seen in my life something like that. It wasn't so rough previous year, the rocks are everywhere. Enjoying, but suffering in once."
these drivers are not choosed Acropolis because it is ''rough'' if they step at next level,they will find similar rocks and rough situations at other wrc events.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
You have to know how to survive.
Rally is not only about Fin and Estonian smooth stages.
Except that are not all stages rough.Yesterdays stage Thiva is smooth and wide for example.
You choose where to push.
Yes, it is true. For today.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
Despite Lukyanuk losing the rally, Maghalhaes now has a bigger lead than he had ...
But with this event anything can still happen.
https://www.fiaerc.com/erc-leaders-c...ropolis-roads/
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DerU-xDXkAAwg78.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DerRWdvWkAEShJG.jpg
Can you take more than 2 spares ? ;)
Of course so rough road affect the entry list. But I like to have also similar events, where it is not only about speed, but mainly about endurance. Because I think that rally in this age is so much focused to speed, there is less kms of SS on each event... So one similar event is good to have in championship. To show the drivers they dont need only to push, but also to think.
Are these local and historic cars also doing today's stages... I feel sorry for them if they are.
https://i.imgur.com/jbsrpuR.jpg
http://acropolisrally.gr/2018/index....y4a0393405a-61
Yes, they are doing. Like every year. No problems for them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Habaj's crash on SS2, a stupid mistake, isn't it?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQyrneoZBe4
indeedQuote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
Lukyanuk says he may restart the rally tomorrow:
https://www.fiaerc.com/erc-eko-acrop...exey-lukyanuk/
Both Lucas and Nordgren are starting tomorrow.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
Do you know where I can find their results ?Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
Looks a bit silly - missed a note?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
Find the explanation here :)Quote:
Originally Posted by GravelBen
https://www.fiaerc.com/habaj-ready-t...in-in-the-erc/
pretty much sums up the level of ERC at the moment...Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
SS7 to start 17.33 local time. Repeat of the rocky one.
Nordgren make mistake on same place like Habaj
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY5EW7RaJAM
Everyone seems to have got through SS7 this time. However...
@Karlip1
This is what SS8 of @AcropolisRally looks like right now. Tough for the drivers, more so on the tyres. @FIAERC (Photo: Tolis Palotos) #FIAERC
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DesjHH_X0AAelie.jpg:large
Grzyb the first victim - broken wheel.
Luky incar at ss 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iW2iF8wjedo
Habaj and Avcioglu too.Later with broken suspension but finishedQuote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Here you can find National results live:http://timing.sporttraxx.com/races/a...018/#results/6
It was nice fight for second place in leg 2 between Habaj, Grzyb and Herczig. Difference of all three were only 4 secs before last stage. Only Herczig finished without problems...
Nice fight? It's a lottery. Whoever finishes without broken suspension or a puncture is the winner.Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
What’s wrong? Aren’t the stages the same for everybody? Do you really believe the other guys currently behind Magalhães are faster than him? He had the pace to fight with Brynildsen and Nordgen for the podium and managed to be the best placed driver to profit from Luky problems (like Kajto was many times in the past seasons). He totally deserves to be at the lead.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
Still a long way to go. Fingers crossed. Força Bruno, Força Hugo!
Indeed, but he turned out to be a better driver and chose a better way out of trouble.Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
To be fair, Magalhaes was the fastest through the rough stage (SS4) despite saying he was extra careful to avoid the rocks and punctures.
Smart as well as fast.