Last season ERT 2 champions in Balkan Rally Trophy Yordan Atanasov and Yanaki Yanakiev sent their entry form for participation in the 39th Monbat Rally Sliven. The ART Racing crew will start on June 28 with the well-known Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX, on board of  which they won the title.

The crew of ART Racing Yordan Atanasov and Yanaki Yanakiev will battle on two fronts in the upcoming Monbat Rally Sliven 2018. They will look for a good result to continue the battle for the title in ERT 2 category in FIA Balkan Rally Trophy. After fourth place in opening round of Bulgarian Rally Championship in Tvarditsa Atanasov and Yanakiev will need good points in Monbat Rally Sliven 2018 to close the gap with the leaders.