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Overview

Event Name: 2014 Internationale Jännerrallye

Date: January 3–5, 2014

Start/Finish Location: Freistadt, Austria

Total Distance: Approximately 825 kilometers (248 km competitive)

Participating Teams: 79 crews

The ERC season opener took place in the Mühlviertel region of northern Austria, with stages featuring a mix of snow, slush, and damp asphalt. Constant grip changes and the risk of hitting snowbanks kept drivers on edge.

Route

Snow-lined Tarmac: Narrow roads flanked by frozen banks, punishing mistakes.

Mühlviertel Hills: Elevation changes and blind crests on slick surfaces.

Mixed Grip: Sections alternating between snow, ice, and wet asphalt.

Key stage characteristics included:

Competitors had to master tire stud management and keep braking distances conservative to avoid sliding off course.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner

Václav Pech & Petr Uhel · Mini John Cooper Works S2000

2nd Place

Robert Consani & Maxime Vilmot · Peugeot 207 S2000

3rd Place

Jaromír Tarabus & Daniel Trunkát · Škoda Fabia S2000

Pech’s consistent pace on both snow and bare tarmac proved decisive in securing victory.

Navigation & Challenges

Snowbanks: Useful for rotation but dangerous if hit at speed.
Stud Wear: Managing tire studs across long stages was critical.
Variable Grip: Sudden transitions between ice and asphalt demanded constant attention.

The Jännerrallye set the tone for the ERC season with a true test of winter driving skill.

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