The Battle for the Title in the Final Round of the Virtual SIMGEAR Rally Cup. The highly anticipated Rally Bulgaria 2025, the final and decisive fifth round of the virtual SIMGEAR Rally Cup championship, promises a dynamic and intense conclusion.

The fight for the title remains alive until the very end, with the battle between Bulgarian driver Kamen Stoychev and Finnish driver Ate Tahvanainen in the overall standings taking center stage.

Leaders in the Overall Standings Before the Finale

After an impressive victory at the Czech Republic rally, Kamen Stoychev gained an eight-point lead in the overall standings. However, at his home Rally Finland, Ate Tahvanainen dominated the competition, securing the maximum points available. Currently, these two drivers are the main contenders for the title, while Hristo Ichov, who is in third place, follows with a car from the R4 class.

Standings So Far

R4 Class:

  1. Ate Tahvanainen – Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X
  2. Hristo Ichov – Mitsubishi Lancer EVO IX
  3. Theodore Kapornyotis – Mitsubishi Lancer EVO IX

R5 Class:

  1. Kamen Stoychev – Skoda Fabia R5 evo
  2. Dimitar Dimitrov – Skoda Fabia R5 evo
  3. Rostislav Kotsev – Skoda Fabia R5 evo

Team Standings:

  1. Sparta Racing Team
  2. Green Fox Motorsport
  3. Glacier Racing

Traditional Stages and Challenges

Rally Bulgaria will feature traditional stages spread across 16 segments over four days, with a total competitive distance of 160 kilometers. Key stages include SS Borovets, SS Muhovo, and SS Slavovitsa. The weather forecast predicts wet conditions during the initial days of the rally, which could play a significant role in the results.

In Conclusion

The conclusion of Rally Bulgaria 2025 will mark the end of an exciting season of the SIMGEAR Rally Cup – a championship that not only showcased the exceptional skills of the drivers but also brought innovation and excitement to the virtual rally world. Who will triumph as champion – Kamen Stoychev or Ate Tahvanainen? We’ll find out very soon. One thing is certain: sim racing fans and virtual drivers are in for an unforgettable season finale.