IT IS NOT JUST the lead of the FIA European Rally Championship that will be up for grabs when the Geko Ypres Rally takes place from 19-21 June. The 2014 ERC Asphalt Masters accolade is currently a straight fight between overall championship title chasers Esapekka Lappi and Craig Breen with the Finn 51 points ahead of his Irish rival.
New for this season, the ERC Asphalt, Gravel and Ice Master awards recognise the performances of surface specialists competing in the ERC. The ERC Asphalt Master will be contested over six events, including next month’s visit to Ypres.
After scoring opportunities on leg one of the Acropolis Rally and both days of the Discover Northern Ireland Circuit of Ireland Rally, ŠKODA Motorsport’s Lappi (pictured) has 156 points with Breen on 105 for Peugeot Rally Academy. ŠKODA AUTO Deutschland’s Sepp Wiegand is third with 83 points, 23 clear of Breen’s Peugeot team-mate Kevin Abbring. All four drivers will be in action in Ypres.
Points are awarded to the fastest five drivers on each stage on the basis 10-6-4-2-1. Click here to view the current standings. Meanwhile, Lappi’s overall title advantage ahead of Breen is 29 points.
Author: European Rally Championship