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28th September 2020, 17:34 #4621
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So, final results of this very difficult and among the crews very popular event. Final video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v2a...ture=emb_title
1. Kopecký (Fabia R5 Evo) 1:17:59:1
2. Pech (Focus WRC) +1:07,7
3. Černý (Polo R5) +1:49,1
4. Odložilík (Fabia R5 Evo) +2:22,6
5. Jakeš (Fabia R5) +2:30,7
6. Vlček (i20 R5) +4:12,6
7. Štajf (Polo R5) +4:56,7 (10 sec penalty)
8. von Thurn und Taxis (Fabia R5 Evo) +4:57,6
9. Sýkora (Evo IX R4) +6:13,4
10. Šimek (Fiesta R5) +6:58,5
2WD:
1. J. Dohnal (Clio S1600) 1:26:10,5
2. Stříteský (208 R2) +52,8
3. Stejskal (Clio R3T) +2:53,1
Stage victories: Kopecký 11, Pech 2, Odložilík 1
Notable retirements: Mareš (Fabia R5 Evo) - run out of fuel, P. Semerád (Fabia R5 Evo) - accident
The last event, Rally Šumava (may COVID allows), is the home event of Pech. It will be very interesting because both Pech and Kopecký can take the title and it's possible that Jari Huttunen will appear again. On the other hand it's likely that the weather will be even worse and also in general Šumava is similar to Pačejov (it's also in the same part of the country).Stupid is as stupid does. Forrest Gump
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28th September 2020, 17:57 #4622
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Why was Kopecky so much in front here? Event more suited to R5 cars? Or was he just driving harder?
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28th September 2020, 18:16 #4623
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28th September 2020, 18:26 #4624
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It's likely down to combination of several reasons.
Many stages were completely new for everyone and while being also difficult that gives Kopecký an advantage because he is used to create pacenotes and drive according to them in new stages from the international events.
First two stages were damp, the asphalts in the area are generally more slippery than in other Czech events and today was completely wet. That created conditions where you can win a lot if you take some risk or have huge confidence thanks to gazillion testing kilometers in all existing conditions.
While Bohemia was also wet it was a very different event. Pačejov is generally much faster with many crests etc. It favours the suspension and especially confidance over the torque and power.
Some stages (especially the short half-gravel one Komušín) are not very suitable to Focus IMHO. The stage is crazy narrow, half-gravel with some very tight places. The car is too large and sits too low.
Pech did some small mistakes such as stalled engine twice in the same pass through a tight hairpin.
Pech reported some troubles with the turbo boost. In his words nothing major but "we can fight with Kopecký only if everything works perfect".Stupid is as stupid does. Forrest Gump
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28th September 2020, 18:27 #4625
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28th September 2020, 20:21 #4626
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Are Rally2 cars forbidden ?
or is there some other reason that all still use R5 ?"quattro best 4wd rallycar ever"
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28th September 2020, 20:36 #4627
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28th September 2020, 22:48 #4628
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Watching the videos, Kopecky did seem really ‘on it’ which was good to see. He’s often a slightly more cautious driver.
I’m sure there are reasons he does it, but I would much rather see Pech in a good R5 like a Polo or C3. The battle feels a bit meaningless to me when they are driving different classes of car.. plus that Focus is probably one of the most boring WRCs to watch of all time.
One more thing.. the onboard camera positions in the mediasport videos are really good. Great to see the driver in action but also the road!
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29th September 2020, 17:08 #4629
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29th September 2020, 17:22 #4630
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Turbine blade.
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