Kramer OFF

Alfred Kramer experienced that sinking feeling on his FIA Junior ERC Championship debut in Poland last weekend.

The Austrian was chasing down a top 10 finish in the Hankook-equipped category when his hopes hit the deep on the 10th stage of ORLEN 79th Rally Poland.

“We were way too late on the brakes for the right-hander after the very fast crests,” said former circuit racer Kramer, 25. “I had to open the steering in the entry of the corner to avoid a bigger impact but unluckily there was a lake and went for a swim!

The car got stuck deep in the water but the Polish fans were very kind to help us out quite fast."

“We still need to gain a lot of experience on gravel but we will come back stronger.”

Kramer, whose father Alfred Sr was a successful rally driver, and Danish co-driver Jeannette Kvick suffered no injuries in the accident – once they had dried out following their impromptu dip.

They will be back in action on round two of the 10th Junior ERC season, Tet Rally Liepāja from 16 - 18 June.