ERC: Barum Czech Rally / Rally review
Vaclav Pech posed the most serious threat to Kopecky’s charge.
No Bouffier
One of Kopecky’s most serious rivals, Bryan
Bouffier was forced to withdraw from the event
before it had even started. The Frenchman had
enrolled but as the event approached found himself unable to secure the necessary funds. Efforts
of the local organizers as well as championship
promoter Eurosport Events also proved insufficient. Bouffier’s withdrawal came as a rather
large disappointment because without him, who
was to stop Kopecky from taking charge and
building an almost insurmountable lead in the
championship? His main opposition was now expected from teammate Esapekka Lappi.
“Czech fans” are infamous around the world.
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