Prague declassified the new design and brought silver
ŠKODA AUTO continues to support dealer teams this year. There will be four of them, including the crew representing the company SAMOHÝL MOTOR as Adam Březík – Ondřej Krajča.
“In 2022 we will start with only one crew. Our goal was to support the young rider and develop his talent. That’s why Adam was a clear choice. New faces are starting to show up in the rally, and I’m glad that Adam is one of a small group of the fastest. I also hope that this season will be a worthy opponent of older and more experienced riders, “ Lenka Bořutová, head of the marketing department of SAMOHÝL MOTOR as, prophesies.
Although the MČR calendar in Rally 2022 will open on April 8 – 10, the jubilee 40th Wallachian Rally ValMez, for the ŠKODA Team Samohýl crew Adam Březík – Ondřej Krajča, the start at the Prague Rally Sprint was the second race this year. The first start ended with a victory at the Austrian Blaufränkischland Rally, when she defeated the nearest competitor by 1.5 minutes.
“Blaufränkischland rally was a good test for us. I would describe the simpler Hustopeče as such. A competition full of turns, great for finding braking points, for gaining experience in changing conditions. It snowed for a while, it shone for a while, it raced on dry and wet asphalt, on gravel, where it slipped a lot. Asphalt adhesion changed many times during the tests. So it was great at the beginning of the season, “ commented the Austrian start Adam Březík.
And Adam and Ondra set the same pace on the sunny track around Prague, where the crew of the ŠKODA Team’s Samohýl had their first start. The second place absolutely has an even greater value.
“Our start in Prague was mainly about enjoying the sprint with the whole team and the spectators. On the other hand, by starting in Prague for the first time, I also tried writing a schedule and driving according to it. Plus, only after two passes. And everything worked. The first circuit was simpler, the Cement Plant test was more about the schedule. I was satisfied with the times achieved in both classic tests. In Strahov, we turned over in excess of our efforts to make an attractive ride and turned off the engine at Fabia, which was a waste of time. We gave the team a chance for the boys behind us, but we defended the second place,“Said Adam Březík about the Prague plant.
“Prague was a little different in the spring. However, it was number one and there were a lot of spectators around the tracks. The morning classic tests were very nice, so we were able to try some things again before the first race of the Czech Championships in Valaška. for the audience and we tried to go a lot ´bokem´.Ondřej Ondča commented on the Prague start.
In further preparation, the ŠKODA Team team will focus on the inaugural MČR race in Rally 2022 (Valašská rally ValMez). Adam will set off on the track with the national priority of ASN, which will guarantee his ŠKODA FABIA Rally2 car for the highest levels of the starting lists during the season. That is, among the opponents who would like to torment with Ondřej Krajča.
“We would like to move steadily in the Top5. And we would like to take a look at ´bednu´ somewhere. We’ll see if we can do it. “ believes Adam Brezik.
“Adam has a season in which he expects significant results. But when I see his taste and commitment, I feel good about it. I do not want to set any goals now, but we will all do everything we can to do an excellent job in all areas. Personally, however, I am happy with every race that we manage successfully to the finish line, without harm to the vehicle and especially to the health of the crew. After all, women perceive motorsport a little differently and the fear of the two in the car affects us much more,“Admits Lenka Bořutová.
ŠKODA Team, press service
Tomáš Plachý
Photo: Ondřej Beneda, Vandraq Studio