Rally Related stories, history, cool topics etc.

[Chris64]

The jump at 1:16 -

 

[Michael Knight]

Little OT but wouldnt ges Seb doing full series..!

Sébastien Ogier confirmed for full FIA WEC campaign with Richard Mille Racing Team

Eight-time World Rally Champion Sébastien Ogier will drive for Richard Mille Racing Team in the FIA World Endurance Championship's LMP2 category for 2022.

www.fiawec.com

 

[Michael Knight]

Henri forever

 

[Michael Knight]

Good podcast of old Toyota team and 1998 title fights

The untold theory about Toyota's 1998 WRC heartbreak – DirtFish

Toyota's 1998 team manager George Donaldson has a theory about his team's infamous World Rally Championship title loss on Rally GB

dirtfish.com

 

[Michael Knight]

Onboard from Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 Hybrid from HYACenter rally. Kalle & Jonne driving on Savo Super stage, one of my favourite roads.
The time they do on wet road is rather ridicilous - Kalles comment after the stage was interesting.
Stage has been used multiple times in finnish WRC event 1000 lakes rally, although stage lenght has varied a little bit. Comparing to Group -A times for instance from 90'es, Rally1 car was somewhat 10km/h faster (on average), and it was driven now in rain..



SS1 & 5, Savo

⭐ HYACenter Ralli 2023 special stages in Google Maps

HYACenter Ralli 2023 ⭐ detailed route map of the 4 special stages. Service Park location, shake down stage and itinerary. Last updated: 2023-07-28 17:03:00.529

www.rally-maps.com

 

[MarkoS]

Browsing through old photos, found a bit of my rally history (2004-2005)

 

[Michael Knight]

Nice history clip from Jyväskylä Rally 1992. Colin and his effort was something else.

 

[Michael Knight]

Tommi's interview, telling the background how Toyota awd rally car and TGR WRT got started. sorry but finnish only.


Tommi also starting Yaris rally car prototype in the end.

 

[Michael Knight]

 

[Sonic]

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"Oi! You can't park it there mate!"

 

[Michael Knight]

did you know that RS200 Group S did have a wet sump engine? They ditched the dry sump from Group B variant for weight savings.

 

[Euge]

How have I not seen this thread before..

This is well worth a listen if you have not already heard it..

 

[Michael Knight]

Watched this one again today, loving the chemistry and passion of these two gentlemen.

 

[Euge]

Watched this one again today, loving the chemistry and passion of these two gentlemen.

Juha is a legend! I actually have a Finnish Lapphund with the name Juha too, seemed fitting when naming him as he came from Finland!

 

[Michael Knight]

Last WC title year of Seppo

https://www.redbull.com/int-en/films/sebastien-ogier-the-final-season

 

[Michael Knight]

seems like they have been planning to bring a car to lower classes but not yet officially presented to which class it will be. Maybe it could be Rally2 then?

Toyota undecided on Rally2 or Rally3 for customer program – DirtFish

A car for use in national rallies and the WRC support classes is being planned by Toyota Gazoo Racing, but to which regulations is unknown

dirtfish.com

not sure if this is really moving until TGR WRT get their new rally center set up but when looked the fia homologation papers Toyota has homologated the RS model and 1490cm3 engine + chassis + transmission which would indicate towards rally3 spec. Hope it would be in action for 2026 season!
A 5788 GR YARIS RS 1.5L (MXPA12) Début d'Homol. 01.01.2024 Fin : 2031

https://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/voiturescomplet_aout.2024.pdf

edit. this might be just rally2 related so quite much speculative.

 

[Michael Knight]

I just leave it here (source: https://www.instagram.com/cirally/?hl=en)

 

[bf1_irl]

GR86 ‘GR-FOUR’ concept

 

[Michael Knight]

not bad price given is full rebuild with fia pass?

Mazda 323 4WD Turbo Group A

Mazda 323 4WD Turbo Group A Koskin Import Classic Race Rally Cars For Sale. Established Trusted Company. Worldwide Shipping!

koskinimport.com

 

[Ono]

Really nice car !