The Turkish crews sent an official letter to the organizers of rally "Sliven" 2017, pointing out logistical problems with their cars as the main reason for the inability to start the race.
Georgian crew Alexander Lomadze / Mevludi Meladze also did not start the recce.
From bulgarian crews only Dianel Racing representatives Plamen Valev / Dimitar Dimittrov (Honda Civic Type R) did not register for the recce. They pointed out serious technical problems with their car as a reason not to start the rally.