History 2010s

2014 Ypres Rally

Overview

Event Name: 2014 Geko Ypres Rally

Date: June 19–21, 2014

Start/Finish Location: Ypres, Belgium

Total Distance: 656 km (299 km competitive)

Participating Teams: 64 crews

Ypres’ flat, narrow asphalt stages demand precision, with high-speed straights punctuated by sudden 90-degree turns through the Belgian countryside.


Route

Heuvelland: Tight farm roads with minimal margin for error.
Hollebeke: High-speed sections with sudden hairpins.
Dikkebus: Technical corners with camber changes.

The challenge lies in keeping speed while managing braking for sudden junctions lined with deep drainage ditches.


🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Freddy Loix & Johan Gitsels · Škoda Fabia S2000
2nd Place
Craig Breen & Scott Martin · Peugeot 208 T16 R5
3rd Place
Kevin Abbring & Sebastian Marshall · Peugeot 208 T16 R5

Loix’s mastery of the tight Belgian roads secured him a record tenth Ypres victory.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Narrow Roads: Minimal room for error.
  • Sharp Junctions: Pacenotes had to be perfectly timed.
  • Mixed Grip: Gravel drag onto tarmac affected corner entry speeds.

The Ypres Rally is a mental and technical challenge, rewarding those who can attack while avoiding the unforgiving ditches.

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