SS16 Västervik 1

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ss16-17-vastervik
Distance 25.50 km
Elevation 79 m
Weather 5°C
Surface The surface of the stage is snow and ice
Map Detailed map
Spectator spots Spectator areas
  • 1
    Johannisfors Close

    Here, spectators cross almost over the starting line in sync with the rally cars, as both the audience and the cars use the same bridge to access the rally road. Follow the instructions of the officials. At the spectator area, the audience can witness the rally cars navigate through many splendid and rhythmic curve combinations.

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    icon-stage-walk 500 m – 1.5 km
    icon-food-24x24@2x Kiosk
    Directions
  • 2
    Fyrvägskorset Close

    Rally cars approach this intersection at high speed after a series of curve combinations, then proceed onto a straight road. After the intersection, the coastal road continues with delightful curve combinations.
    Accessible parking space where it’s possible to stay in the car and watch the rally cars. To access these spaces, you must arrive early. No accessible toilets are available.

    icon-parking-24x24@2x Road
    icon-stage-walk 50 m – 1 km
    icon-food-24x24@2x Kiosk
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    Directions
  • A
    Stora Hjärtmyran Close

    Here, snowmobile spectators can sit on their own snowmobiles and watch the rally cars approach from a left angle, continuing on a fine rally road through sparse pine forest.

  • 3
    Rönnäs Close

    At spectator area 3, rally cars come swiftly on a fast and relatively wide rally road towards a right-angle turn onto a narrower forest road.

    icon-parking-24x24@2x Road
    icon-stage-walk 50 m – 1 km
    Directions
  • B
    Stark långmyran Close

    The snowmobile parking is located right next to the rally road, passing in front of the audience in a nice S-curve.

  • C
    Västervik Close

    The snowmobile area is situated along a long straight stretch where the cars will reach their maximum speed as they pass the spectators on their way to SA 4.

  • 4
    Västervik Close

    Rally cars quickly approach a right-left road junction and continue onto a very narrow forest road.
    Accessible parking space where it’s possible to stay in the car and watch the rally cars. To access these spaces, you must arrive early. No accessible toilets are available.

    icon-parking-24x24@2x Road
    icon-stage-walk 50 m – 1 km
    icon-food-24x24@2x Kiosk
    icon-handicap-24x24@2x
    Directions
  • 5
    Kvarnforsen Close

    A narrow forest road with several technical sections.

    icon-parking-24x24@2x Road
    icon-stage-walk 50 m – 1 km
    icon-food-24x24@2x Kiosk
    Directions
  • D
    Högfors Close

    The spectator area is located in a clearing with good viewing spots and a medium-length perspective.

    icon-food-24x24@2x Kiosk
  • 6
    Högfors Close

    From the parking area right at the finish, a path leads to the spectator area located in a clearing with good viewing spots and a medium-length perspective.

    icon-parking-24x24@2x Field
    icon-stage-walk 300–500 m
    icon-food-24x24@2x Kiosk
    Directions
Stage description Stage description

The Västervik stage is a hybrid of last year's Sävar stage and the Västervik stage. The first part of the stage follows the old coastal road, previously used as the Sävar stage in the 2023 Rally Sweden but in the opposite direction. The stage features excellent rally roads with numerous rhythmic curve combinations.
The second part of the stage largely replicates the Västervik stage from 2023, with a new finishing point.

Safety information Safety information

Snowmobile – stay on the trail. All snowmobile traffic should stay on the trails within the competition area, and all ”free riding” must be avoided. Wild animals and reindeers can be frightened and run towards the rally stages.

Safety Areas. It is important where you as a spectator stand and walk. Stages can be cancelled immediately if you don’t respect the safety areas!

Don’t walk! It is forbidden to walk on the stage within 30 minutes of the stage start.

No Drone Zone. Unauthorized drones are prohibited for security reasons.

Look for the Green Light. The WRC-cars feature hybrid electric powertrains, that can generate high-voltage electrical current due to a crash or other incident. Before touching the car, look for the green light, only this shows that the car is safe.

Thursday 15 February

Friday 16 February

Saturday 17 February

Sunday 18 February