For a second consecutive rally, Stratiev will rely on the Polish Ford Fiesta Proto, which he drove for the first time at the 50th Rally Bulgaria. Then technical problems did not allow him to fight for a good result, but his times on the special stages showed a rapid adaptation.
On his side, Edi Sivov has enough to help his new driver - last year he triumphed as the winner of the 38th Monbat Rally Sliven together with Miroslav Angelov.
In the season 2018 Tihomir Stratiev finished 4th in Monbat Rally Sliven, fighting for the places on the podium. It is expected that this year he will be among the leaders thanks to the stronger prepared car.
