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2015 Rally Liepāja (Latvia)

Overview

Event Name: 2015 Rally Liepāja

Date: February 6–8, 2015

Start/Finish Location: Liepāja, Latvia

Total Distance: 853 km (205 km competitive)

Participating Teams: 48 crews

The frozen gravel roads along Latvia’s coast created a spectacle of high-speed drifts, rooster tails of snow, and incredible displays of car control.


Route

Frozen Gravel: High grip from studded tires, but punishing on mistakes.
Coastal Stages: Fast, open roads with sweeping bends and hidden crests.
Night Loops: Icy braking zones under darkness.

The rally rewarded precision at extreme speed, with minimal margin for error.


🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Craig Breen & Scott Martin · Peugeot 208 T16
2nd Place
Alexey Lukyanuk & Alexey Arnautov · Ford Fiesta R5
3rd Place
Ralfs Sirmacis & Arturs Šimins · Ford Fiesta R5

Breen’s smooth but aggressive approach kept him ahead despite Lukyanuk’s blistering pace.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Stud Management: Preserving tire studs was key for grip.
  • Blind Crests: Many high-speed jumps into immediate braking zones.
  • Temperature Swings: Warmer afternoons softened the snow, changing grip levels.

Rally Liepāja proved again why winter rallies are as much about brains as bravery.

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