It will not be coffee | fnp.de

"It's a rally driver's heart," says Norbert Schneider, chief organizer of the "1. Hochtaunus Rally Weilrod", as he boarded the TZ aboard his bus VW on a gravel road somewhere between Neuweilnau and Cratzenbach, a section of the second of the three stages. A little further, on the Riedelbacher "WP" – on the right, a view of the tanned fields until the Feldberg, left the glider airfield – it says rather by chance that you can easily do here with the good car on "200 things". this is not the purpose of the rally, so here is also "harassment" set up so that the drivers at the right time lupfen gas: "Anyone can quickly, we are concerned with the control of the car and of the skill "readers, often on the podium, but always with the necessary respect in the cockpit rises. However, he also knows one or the other round. For example, he first moved to a rally in Rhineland-Palatinate to take part in the national championship and eventually win

On the Road

In preparation for the road to "We sat down early with all the participants, the community, the farmers, the hunting companions, the forestry and the nature protection authority, and we started the rally," explains Schneider. . At the same time, compromises had to be made. But this has always been done by mutual agreement and has not allowed the gathering to become a "coffee trip". On the contrary, the demands on the driving staff and lotsends are huge and worthy of the 4th round of the German Amateur Championship, as the rally is noted.

The rally, which replaces the previous "Finch Rally", should be firmly established in Weilrod, under the new name "Hochtaunusrallye Weilrod". Also in 2019 he should go around Weilrod. Remembering the road as a pilot is futile: "Of course, there will be other courses, not only to preserve nature, but also to preserve the charm," says Schneider.

The hosts hope for a good participation. 80 teams, including world champion Urs Hunziger (Switzerland) on his Mini WRC 300 PS, have already submitted their application. "There is nothing left, but there should be 100 good starters, so that our costs are covered," says Schneider and refers to the budget of 15,000 euros of the rally. This also includes the costs of road restoration. "I hope we can cope with that, in previous rallies we have already put on 4000 euros," said the rally leader.

He is in constant contact with his organization team these days. At the seat of the former Riedelbacher Rathaus, the MSC pavilion, the light is also late. The use of 250 aids, including 150 specially trained marshals, requires meticulous coordination. "All clubs Riedelbacher help, that's great," Schneider enthusiasm of the great camaraderie of the village. Technically, there is a lot to prepare. The commissaires must be able to communicate with each other, but also with the rally management. Most of the time, this is done by radio, and even a dedicated relay station will be positioned somewhere in the middle of the forest to fill the dead spots. The fire department is waiting, as well as the DRC and an ambulance. The Usinger Hospital has also been included as a precaution. "In the hope that we do not need all this."