Barum Czech Rally Zlín: Kopecký gives Škoda dream ERC victory on home soil - crash.net
Jan Kopecký won round seven of the 2015 FIA European Rally Championship, Barum Czech Rally Zlín after a masterful performance in his Škoda Motorsport Fabia R5. Co-driven by Pavel Dresler, Kopecký's blistering pace over the 15 fast and bumpy tarmac... Having started the second and final leg with a 35. 4s lead, the Czech had a scare with a quick spin on the opening stage but, after that, he eased off, cruising to a 27. 3s victory, which also confirmed another Czech national title. I also want to thank [co-driver] Pavel [Dresler] for his co-operation, because he really helped me a lot, and the Fabia R5 has been very strong and reliable. It's been a perfect event for us. ”. Last year's event winner, Václav Pech, was equally pleased with second place, having set two fastest stage times in his Mini John Cooper Works S2000. Poland's Kajetan Kajetanowicz has extended his lead in the... Alexey Lukyanuk finished an excellent fourth in his Ford Fiesta R5, even setting fastest time on the final two stages – one of which was Troják which, at 23. 01kms, was the longest stage of the event – on only his second ever tarmac. Source: www.crash.net
