Neste Rally Finland 2017

[wrc2017]

You actually have an severe dose of verbal diarrhoea my friend..

Highlighted the relevant part of my post for you, maybe you missed it.

I see you really don't believe that Ogier can remember that a corner close to his childhood-home that he has driven in a rally stage probably 10+ times (5 years x 2 runs), that he drove 2 times in recce, watched a vid of 3 times during the previous week AND one that he drove already 2 hours before (was second run of the stage) has an open area on the outside. Even though he himself says it in an interview. Have to say I give up then, starts to sound like talking to some tinfoil-hat people.

[EstWRC]

Man that weather forecast is so pointless to watch at the moment and it changes with every hour! 6 hours ago when I went to sleep it showed rain on Friday and overcast on Saturday and now in the morning it shows sunny on Friday and rain on Saturday.


Blueford we need you!

[EstWRC]

[Rallymat]

Hi new to the forum and my first visit to finland. Can anyone tell me if we can walk on the stages before the first car to find a suitable place to watch or are you restricted to the spectator areas?
Thanks

Can anyone give me a bit of an idea?

[EstWRC]

restricted to spectator areas....depends when you go there, if you go 4 hours before the first car then you can walk on stage too but if you go JUST before the first car then definitely only restricted areas.

[racerx1979]

We went a few hours before the start last year and were able to walk into the stages where there were no restrictions. You still need to stand in safe places, but it's less crowded and you can find some really nice sections by looking at the road.

[racerx1979]

Does anyone know where the Vetomies service area is? I would like to see the cars in person and take a few pictures, but the program is in Finnish .

[Mintexmemory]

We went a few hours before the start last year and were able to walk into the stages where there were no restrictions. You still need to stand in safe places, but it's less crowded and you can find some really nice sections by looking at the road.

It is more variable than that in my limited experience. Last year some areas were relaxed if you were moving before the safety cars passage but on several stages, despite standing in a safe spot at a location recommended in the programme, the marshal had interpreted their instructions as the zone in question was to be kept spectator-free. Only once did I have to hide in the undergrowth (and got bitten to hell!!) to escape the gaze of the lovely Michelle M. I'm going to start a craze for 'We love you Michelle' banners as she always looks so grumpy and clearly needs cheering up!

[OldF]

The spectator guide says that no walking on the stages starting from one hour before start of first car. To be on the safe side would be better to walk even earlier.




Vetomies service area is at Hippos, Rautapohjankatu 10.
https://www.google.fi/maps/place/Rau...9!4d25.7219595

[racerx1979]

Great, 1.5-2 hrs is safe. Thanks for the Vetomies info! Much appreciated