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– It will be a fantastic rally. The conditions are absolutely fantastic where Umeå and the surrounding area are drenched in snow, says race leader Stig-Rune Kjernsli. In a little less than a month, there will be full focus on northern Sweden when Umeå and its surroundings host the WRC series’ second race of the […]
He is already looking forward to the winter routes and the stay in Umeå. – It was a fantastic arrangement and everything around and the proximity to everything was absolutely superb. I also think that the mix of the stages and above all that it was a real winter rally was magical. I’m really looking […]
In the area, there will – compared to last year – also be a food court in an indoor environment with full rights and of course there is also a big screen at the Service Park so the spectators can follow the drama live from the special stages. There are also souvenir sales, partly from […]
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“It’s been amazing getting ready for a second year of world championship rally here in Umeå. Unlike last year, when we had to start from scratch, a lot of the groundwork has already been done. Now we know what we have to work with. And above all, local residents, businesses and local and regional authorities […]
The move to Umeå meant that Rally Sweden could take several important steps towards the vision of zero emissions, Rally Towards Zero. Extensive use of fixed electricity from renewable and locally produced sources improved opportunities for visitors to get to the arenas by public transport, and cooperation with several environmentally certified key suppliers were some […]
Sveriges Television (SVT) said that up to one in five people watching television in the country during Rally Sweden were glued to the spectacular action from the frozen forests around Umeå. “At a time when fewer and fewer people are watching linear TV, the viewing figures for Rally Sweden are increasing – and this year’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
