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2015 Ypres Rally (ERC)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 2015 Ypres Rally

Date: June 25–27, 2015

Start Location: Ypres, Belgium

Finish Location: Ypres, Belgium

Total Distance: 659 km (299 km competitive)

Participating Teams: 61 crews

Flat-out blasts through Belgium’s countryside, punctuated by tight junctions and surprise surface changes, tested both speed and precision.

Route

Tight Farm Lanes: Narrow tarmac bordered by drainage ditches.
Blind Crests: Demanded perfect pace notes.
Mixed Grip: Mud and gravel dragged onto the road from cut corners.

Rain showers during stages created unpredictable grip levels.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Freddy Loix & Johan Gitsels · Škoda Fabia R5
2nd Place
Bryan Bouffier & Xavier Panseri · Citroën DS3 R5
3rd Place
Craig Breen & Scott Martin · Peugeot 208 T16

Loix extended his record as Ypres’ most successful driver, combining speed with intimate local knowledge.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Junction Timing: Misjudged braking meant instant time loss.
  • Cut Debris: Rocks and mud reduced grip mid-corner.
  • Weather Swings: Dry to wet transitions within minutes.

The smallest mistakes in Ypres can end a rally instantly.

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