Atanasov and Yanakiev managed to record a debut victory in the ERT 2 class with their participation in the first round of FIA Balkan Rally Trophy in Turkey. In the next two gravel events in Romania, the crew of ART Racing did not participate.

 The Bulgarians ranked third in the standings of FIA Balkan Rally Trophy in the ERT 2 category. They have an asset of 39 points. Leaders in ERT 2 class are Romanians Manuel Mihalache / Janos Soos with 69 points, with the same points are Gergely Zsolt Szabo / Levente Csegzy.