[WRC] Neste Rally Finland 26 - 29 July 2018

[Luis Pacheco]

Few days ago I have seen the Shakedown route by Google street and looks very fast but without jumps.

[Hartusvuori]

I just decided to go and visit Rally Finland this year with some friends. For me it´s the second time there, so most things are clear. Only one thing: We´re on a low budget mission, so the plan is to sleep inside the car. Has anyone of you done this before? And is able to tell me if there is a possibility to take a shower anywhere in the area? The options which came into my mind were: asking at a campsite, gym or at the harbour in Jyväskylä. Or are there showers at motorway service areas like in Germany?

Maybe some of your ideas for taking shower could be possible, I can't help you there. A good nude swim beats all those options though :-) Lakes we can provide.

[jiipee64]

Maybe some of your ideas for taking shower could be possible, I can't help you there. A good nude swim beats all those options though :-) Lakes we can provide.

We have a swimming hall "AaltoAlvari".

It costs 9€.

Dipping in a lake is a viable option. Water is always clean. And late July it is also almost warm enough 😁

[dupanton]

Hayden Paddon and Craig Breen will compete in Rally Estonia to prepare Finland.

[dnb]

Hayden Paddon and Craig Breen will compete in Rally Estonia to prepare Finland.

an event also dreaming to become a WRC event.

[Rallyper]

I just decided to go and visit Rally Finland this year with some friends. For me it´s the second time there, so most things are clear. Only one thing: We´re on a low budget mission, so the plan is to sleep inside the car. Has anyone of you done this before? And is able to tell me if there is a possibility to take a shower anywhere in the area? The options which came into my mind were: asking at a campsite, gym or at the harbour in Jyväskylä. Or are there showers at motorway service areas like in Germany?

Maximum two persons quite naturally is possible to sleep in one car. Bring some extra pillows and sleeping bag. Stay at a small lake and you have all possibilities to take the a bath early in the morning or in the evening. Don´t think there´s a camping in Jyväskylä city area.

Been there, done that. many times.

[JUF]

@Hartusvuori, @jiipee64, @Rallyper: Thanks a lot for your advice. Dipping in a lake seems like a good option .

[Rallyper]

@Hartusvuori, @jiipee64, @Rallyper: Thanks a lot for your advice. Dipping in a lake seems like a good option .

And of course bring your own camping kitchen, make a small dinner after finding your good place, have a beer knowing tomorrows stage is quite nearby. Very good feeling.

[pantealex]

Other options for washing your self in Jyväskylä area:

https://www.scandichotels.com/hotels...652.1525873313
Laajavuori SPA, this is very rally related place, old HQ of rally.

http://www.peurunka.fi/en/spahotel/spa/
Peurunka SPA, Laukaa. Also rally related place, Juha Kankkunen is local hero.

https://www.jyvaskyla.fi/liikunta/pa...llamo/hinnasto
Swimming hall "WELLAMO" Vaajakoski, 8km from Service Park. 5€ in mornings, 6,50€ day time.

[EstWRC]

thanks for those links!

the biggest problem we face every year is taking shower somewhere. Yes, you have dozens of lakes there but the problem is that it is hard to access them IMO, all the good access ways are through private properties or houses. And it isnt same as taking a proper shower anyway.

We sleep in tents but i have seen people sleeping in cars too. The atmosphere at stage side camping is great, all the people get along well, barbecues, beer, vodka, funny stories...

ahhhh cant wait, two more months.