Hellendoorn Rally 2024 photos with breathtaking action shots
In a spectacular edition of the Eurol Hellendoorn Rally, Jos Verstappen took the victory after a fierce battle in his third participation. He beat last year's winner Bernhard ten Brinke by just 5.5 seconds. For two days, the former F1 driver and proud father of F1 World Champion Max, and ten Brinke battled for every second without giving up a single point. Although Jos 'the Boss' was a fraction faster in the beginning, he lost precious time due to a flat tire, which forced him to relinquish the lead for a moment. But with determination he fought his way back to take the lead. "I had to stay focused until the end to keep Bernhard behind me," said an elated Verstappen at the finish in Markelo.
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Can Yannick Vrielink hold his lead?
During the well-attended rally, which took place in summery conditions in the Hellendoorn and Markelo region, not only Verstappen and Ten Brinke were at the top of the field, but other teams were also fighting hard for their place in the standings. The fight for the Open Dutch Rally Championship (ONRK) was particularly exciting. The young Yannick Vrielink (Ford), who was leading by two points, was unlucky with a leaking radiator on Friday evening and seemed to have lost his chance for the title. Kevin van Deijne (Hyundai), his closest rival, seemed to take advantage of this, but on Saturday the tables turned. Van Deijne lost minutes due to a flat tire and a bent steering rod, which eventually forced him to retire. Vrielink finished the rally victorious.
Saturday’s Eurol Hellendoorn Historic Rally powered by Vredestein saw 40 competitors thrill the crowds with their iconic rally cars. However, Antoine Biesheuvel, the favorite for the win, lost ground due to a spin, leaving Irishman Eamon Kelly (BMW M3) to take the win in this historic class.
The ACTRONICS Driver of the Day award was deservedly won by Jos Verstappen, who received the most votes from the public. In the Historics class, Antoine Biesheuvel won the award.
Despite a number of crashes, the rally passed off without any serious personal accidents.
