Kopecký wins Barum Rally for record 12th time

Czech driver Jan Kopecký claimed his 12th career victory at the Barum Czech Rally Zlín, moving into the lead of the Czech national championship standings. Ireland’s Jon Armstrong finished second, and Andrea Mabellini of Italy took third. Kopecký, racing for the Agrotec Škoda Rally Team, placed only ninth last year after a puncture and ended the national season as overall runner-up. “We really worked hard to try to win Barum again, and it’s great that we succeeded,” Kopecký told reporters.