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Jun152014 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

Humar won for the third time and consolidated the lead

The 29th Velenje Rally, with its short speed trials, took care of small differences between the racers, and we did not see a repeat of last year's showdown for victory this year. The overall victory was celebrated by the German Manuel Kossler, who justified the role of the favorite by driving at the border. His attacking performance cost him a good ranking on Saturnus, where he smashed his Subaru Impreza R4, and in Velenje he won at his expense with a nine and a half second advantage over another German, Hermann Gassner in a Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X R4, both fought in the Šaleška valley for points in the Mitropa Cup. Aleks Humar also drove offensively, and as a result he made some mistakes that would soon cost him the final rankings, but the Renault Clio R3 from Idrija always managed to save it from the worst. “Maybe I was a little pr

Mar242014 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

So far, only 18 Slovenians are on Lavanttal

Rally

The Lavanttal Rally will also mark the beginning of the Slovenian National Rally Championship this year. Both we and the spectators are saddened by the fact that only 18 Slovenian crews have registered for it so far, compared to 28. Last year, despite the reduced number of participants in the first of seven rallies this season, we expect this number to increase if not before, at five domestic events. Also this year, the big favorite of the season is Aleks Humar with a Renault Clio R3, who pulled his car well after the winter sleep at the Rebenland rally, which was considered the Mitropa Cup. There was also Asja Zupanc with a Mitsubishi Lancer EVO IX, who will be the only Slovenian participant in the all-wheel drive car at the Lavanttal Rally. Points for the Slovenian championship will be in two weeks in Av

May112013 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

After an exciting first day of Saturn, Gassner leads

Rally

Hermann Gassner is the leader at the Saturnus Rally, the first day of which was spiced up by harsh weather conditions that provided some unexpected results, which were partly boiled down by tires prescribed by the FIA for four-wheel drive cars. The first part of Saturnus took place on a completely wet and also muddy route. The first surprise with the Renault Clio R3 in the morning was provided by Aleks Humar, who swung to the very top. Rok Turk also surprised with a Peugeot 208 R2. The reason for the surprise, however, is probably to be found in the fact that two-wheel-drive race cars can compete on classic tires, giving them an advantage over four-wheel-drive ones. The tires prescribed for them by the FIA simply do not offer the right grip, which was experienced in Janče by Darko Peljhan, who spun there and lost time.

Mar242013 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

Hot trailer for the Slovenian championship

Rally

The Rebenland Rally, just a few kilometers across the Austrian border, was won by the Austrian champion Raimund Baumschlager, and a more interesting event for us took place in the two-wheel drive race division, where Alan Pajk with a Citroen C2 R2 and Matej Grudnik with an Renault Twingo staged an extremely interesting an equal duel. The duel was decided only on the last speed test, where Grudnik Pajka overtook by six seconds. They finished the rally in twelfth and thirteenth overall, and were fourth and fifth in their division. Grudnik performed in Austria with his new co-driver Florjan Rus, and Jaka Cevc sat next to Pajk for the first time. Both crews are among the favorites for the title of national champion in Division II among two-wheel drive racing cars. Their next duel is promising

Mar222013 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

Baumschlager leads, Asja an excellent eleventh

Rally

After the first day of the Rebenland Rally, the fastest Austrian Raimund Baumschlager with the Škoda Fabia S2000 is the fastest. The EVO IX R4 has a 16.1-second advantage over second-placed compatriot Bepp Harrach in a Mitsubishi Lanver. Third is Gerwald Grossing in another Lancer, which is a good 38 seconds behind the leading Baumschlager. The Rebenland Rally was also attended by Slovenian racers. The best was Asja Zupanc with co-driver Blanka Kacin. The Slovenians finished the day in eleventh place with the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO IX, and in the total sum of times they are three minutes and twenty seconds short of leading. Alan Pajk and Jaka Cevc in the Citroen C2 R2 Max are in fourteenth place after five stages, and Matej Grudnik and Florjan Rus in the Renault Twingo R2 are breathing down their necks.