[ERC] Tet Rally Liepāja 2023

[PLuto]

I dont know what is the last deadline to change day schedule but there were weather forecast already at the beginning of month predicting very dry conditions in the region. So I believe this could have been avoided or the organizers hoped for last chance rain.

I think problem with SS 1/2 was not with very dry conditions, but that rainy weather. It completely changed the situation as there were no wind and all the dust was kept on the road. So also two minute gaps were not helping so much. And cancellation of SS 2? Personally I think the biggest problem was two minute gaps for all competitors in SS 1. So the starting field was much longer than expected and there should be problem to start with SS 2 in time.

[PLuto]

Interesting... 3 Japanese/Finnish crews leading ERC4 after SS1
https://rally-base.com/2023/tet-rall...34&ssGroupId=1

One important notice - comparing to juniors, these japanese/finish crews dont need to use serial fuel from petrol station and are not limited by tyres (juniors must use Hankook and max 8 hard and 6 soft tyres ; ERC4 crews can use any 12 tyres of any brand), so not easy to compare.

[PLuto]

He's had some better stages too but maybe his problem is tougher competition this year rather than the car.

I think it is not only about car and tougher competition, but also about his self-confidence. He is going worse than himself year ago.

[faateris]

Tet Rally Liepāja 2023 in pictures - http://janisasaris.com/jaunumi

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