[ERC] Barum Czech Rally Zlín 2014 (29.-31.8. 2014)

[Medved]

Jelinek - broken wheel on SS6 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzwBBSQ7CNo

[RS]

Someone asked why 208 T16 is not falling apart in Italy, Denmark.. I think it is good car on smooth surface where there car is not falling apart. In ERC they must run 100% and most of these tarmac rounds have been pretty punishing for the car (huge cuts in Belgium, bumpy surface in Barum rally etc.) it is not sorted out on gravel as well, specially on fast gravel (as it was visible in Rally-Estonia).

...So a lack of a proper test programme then.

Just how little testing did they do?

[bluuford]

I think it was lack of proper people as well (engineers, managers, drivers).

[WUff1]

I think it was lack of proper people as well (engineers, managers, drivers).

Maybe they lack an experienced driver for testing (like Kopecky, Loix and Baumschlager at Skoda). They´ve got just the rather young guys of rally academy.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Has the official reason for Abbring's retirement been given yet ? Radiator again ?

[dupanton]

Has the official reason for Abbring's retirement been given yet ? Radiator again ?

Overheated engine according to Tom B who was there. Possibly the result of a heavy landing after a jump...

[Jarek Z]

Another driver out - Mark Higgins retires due to engine problems. Andras Hadik from Hungary is the new leader in Production Cup.

[Jarek Z]

Kostka managed to overtake Wiegand on SS13!

[RS]

Wiegand really needs to up his game now.

Maybe VW/Skoda would be better to poach Abbring back even if he is the wrong nationality.

[Filip]

Nice fight between Orsák and Tarabus.