Rovanperä, Mikkelsen and Armstrong winners in the Rally Sweden

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Kalle Rovanperä was only four months old when his father triumphed at the WRC’s only pure winter fixture in 2001 in a Peugeot 206 World Rally Car. Now it was the Kalles turn. “It was nice to win; it was a nice rally with many excellent distances where it sometimes went almost too fast. I […]

New two-year deal secure Rally Swedens and Umeås place in the WRC

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Rally Sweden 2022 has ended. The competition was successful with good weather, good conditions, good organization, and a large audience. Rally Sweden’s CEO Glenn Olsson is delighted with the event. “I think we have delivered high above everyone’s expectations. We have had fantastic roads, good weather, good TV pictures, and many have told us that […]

Rovanperä man of the day in Rally Sweden

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Toyota has a dream position ahead of Sunday’s sections in Vindeln and Sarsjöliden, where the power stage ends Rally Sweden at lunchtime. Rovanperä has a tough battle with Elfyn Evans, who chases his teammate furiously. Kalle Rovanperä ended Saturday, and the rally party in front of a large audience at Red Barn Arena in the […]

Neuville in the lead after eventful premiere day

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Neuville had the most consistent performance throughout the day in the Västerbotten landscape, won one of seven special stages, and was second on Sävar SS 3 and Umeås SS 7. The Belgian was also noticeably pleased to go tonight rest before Saturday as a leader. – I have been stable all day and had an […]

Prince Carl Philip hails Rally Swedens use of renewable sources

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It buzzes with life when Prince Carl Philip, FIA Vice President Robert Reid, Umeå’s municipal councilor Hans Lindberg, and Governor Helene Hellmark Knutsson walk around Umeå Service Park in the Nolia area. They get to meet top drivers like Kalle Rovanperä and Oliver Solberg and get exclusive insight into the team’s work. The world’s best […]

Sparkling opening of Rally Sweden

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This year’s rally fans can look forward to a magical rally when Umeå shows off an incomparable winter landscape. Thursday night’s inauguration showed enthusiasm and joy. It bursted with energy when rally enthusiasts worldwide got to see their idols when they presented on the big stage. It was popular, festive, and crowded down on the […]

Skilled performance by Rovanperä in Swedish Shakedown

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The Finish driver Kalle Rovanperä had an average speed of 135 kph in his hybrid-powered Toyota Yaris Rally1. He was fastest on the 7,59 km Klabböle Shakedown, winning with the time 3.22,400. Ott Tänak, Hyundai i20 N Rally 1, was second with 3.22,700 and his teammate Thierry Neuville finished third, 0,8 seconds behind Rovanperä. Takamoto […]

The recce is done – next up Shakedown Klabböle

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For the Swede Oliver Solberg, it will be his debut in Rally Sweden. He grew up with the competition at home in Värmland. But with the rally moved to Umeå, he now has to test his Hyundai in a magical winter landscape in Umeå. Even if, of course, he enter the event mixed emotions. – […]

The snowmobile takes you to the worlds best rally

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Creating snowmobile trails has taken place together with several local snowmobile clubs. Via snowmobile trails, raised audience areas have been created where the spectators get close to the rally. The snowmobile trails, with connections to the public places, are drawn on the route maps available on the website. You can also find the updated time […]

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