[WRC] Neste Rally Finland 26 - 29 July 2018

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7th March 2018, 20:42
Micke_VOC

Really great route ! Looking forward to it !
8th March 2018, 10:00
Rallyper

Ferry booked. Viking Line cheapest. Stockholm - Turku.
9th March 2018, 08:40
pantealex

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Originally Posted by Rallyper

Ferry booked. Viking Line cheapest. Stockholm - Turku.

Yours B.E.D is also booked, cheapest!
9th March 2018, 10:04
Vincemon1285

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Originally Posted by pantealex

Yours B.E.D is also booked, cheapest!

and I have green light from my wife to follow.
9th March 2018, 10:24
Hartusvuori

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Originally Posted by pantealex

Yours B.E.D is also booked, cheapest!

Too much information!
9th March 2018, 12:00
Rallyper

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Originally Posted by Hartusvuori

Too much information!

However in some point it was like secret information. Not all do understand, or do they? :) :)
14th March 2018, 14:52
AnttiL

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Originally Posted by AnttiL

EDIT2: This is from the beginning of the 1990 version. Super wide road. https://youtu.be/A_fxdBDsfes?t=31m30s

Apparently the shakedown will be like this https://www.mapfab.com/map/rp8/Vesala-shakedown-2018 with the ending in reversed direction to the 1990 video I posted.
14th March 2018, 21:58
MYS

Thank you :) hope for onboard footage before the Rally ;)
21st March 2018, 19:19
Sash78

Hi there!

Just a question regarding Rally passes, the price of 75€ is the same if I buy pass via internet or on location?
is this pass for all stages or I have to buy additional tickets for sss?

Thanks, Sash
21st March 2018, 20:16
Essaj

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Originally Posted by Sash78

Hi there!

Just a question regarding Rally passes, the price of 75€ is the same if I buy pass via internet or on location?
is this pass for all stages or I have to buy additional tickets for sss?

Thanks, Sash

It's the same price on location aswell. Pass will get you to all the stages and service park but you may need to pay for parking in many stages.
23rd March 2018, 05:47
Sash78

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Originally Posted by Essaj

It's the same price on location aswell. Pass will get you to all the stages and service park but you may need to pay for parking in many stages.

Thanks Essaj!
24th March 2018, 13:32
AnttiL

A crazy rumor is that the yellow house jump has been measured, and artificially built up to spec to the end of the power stage Ruuhimäki

https://www.facebook.com/65145880829...type=3&theater
24th March 2018, 22:38
Tauri_J

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Originally Posted by AnttiL

A crazy rumor is that the yellow house jump has been measured, and artificially built up to spec to the end of the power stage Ruuhimäki

https://www.facebook.com/65145880829...type=3&theater

not available
25th March 2018, 11:02
EightGear

April fools is coming...
25th March 2018, 13:39
satnav

Does anyone know when Rally Guide 1 will be released this year , I've looked around the website but can't see any mention of it.
26th March 2018, 14:27
AnttiL

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Originally Posted by satnav

Does anyone know when Rally Guide 1 will be released this year , I've looked around the website but can't see any mention of it.

Now. https://www.nesterallyfinland.fi/sit...l_complete.pdf
26th March 2018, 14:46
pantealex

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Originally Posted by AnttiL

Now. https://www.nesterallyfinland.fi/sit...l_complete.pdf

and if you want to see it in parts:
https://www.nesterallyfinland.fi/en/competitors/
Just go down to page and choose what you want to see...
1st April 2018, 06:38
AnttiL

FIA has requested for faster roads for this year's rally and the itinerary has been revised

https://itgetsfasternow.wordpress.co...-finland-2018/

April Fools yeah :P
1st April 2018, 18:12
the sniper

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Originally Posted by AnttiL

FIA has requested for faster roads for this year's rally and the itinerary has been revised

https://itgetsfasternow.wordpress.co...-finland-2018/

Well played! :D
1st April 2018, 20:01
stefanvv

Yeah, 130 km/h is waaaay to slow. These new 2017 spec cars need tracks and current route is the worst for them.
3rd April 2018, 10:52
Luis Pacheco

I'll be going to Finland this year. My first rallye abroad.

The rally pass is easy to buy at the HQ of the rallye ?
3rd April 2018, 11:14
Hartusvuori

I don't know about buying rally pass at the HQ, but it is very easy to buy from the most of Neste gas stations in Finland. You can't miss those. In Jyväskylä, the official ticket sale office is at Hotel Aleksandria which is nearby service park, on the city side of the railway, opens two weeks before the event.
3rd April 2018, 11:32
Luis Pacheco

Ok. Thanks.
3rd April 2018, 11:52
pantealex

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Originally Posted by Hartusvuori

I don't know about buying rally pass at the HQ, but it is very easy to buy from the most of Neste gas stations in Finland. You can't miss those. In Jyväskylä, the official ticket sale office is at Hotel Aleksandria which is nearby service park, on the city side of the railway, opens two weeks before the event.

Service Park entry is also very popular place to buy RallyPass.

Both RallyPass and RallyMagazine are easier to buy than Beer in Finland
3rd April 2018, 12:00
Franky

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Originally Posted by pantealex

Both RallyPass and RallyMagazine are easier to buy than Beer in Finland

But still not cheaper
3rd April 2018, 12:26
Hartusvuori

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Originally Posted by Franky

But still not cheaper

Important tip: Bring your own beer.
11th April 2018, 13:27
MYS

So, accomodation, plane tickets and car booked...spectating spots for friday, saturday and sunday already choosed....the biggest question in this moment - Shakedown...Anybody plan to prepare some onboard footage???Got no idea about this completely new section.
11th April 2018, 15:07
pantealex

Organisation will provide onboard footage, like always.
But there is still about 20cm snow in Jyväskylä, it will take more than month before gravel roads are dry, recce video from muddy road is useless for spectators...
11th April 2018, 15:12
AnttiL

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Originally Posted by pantealex

Organisation will provide onboard footage, like always.
But there is still about 20cm snow in Jyväskylä, it will take more than month before gravel roads are dry, recce video from muddy road is useless for spectators...

Last year the onboard videos were released alongside RG2, at the end of June. They won't know the exact start and finish locations before that.

Also, the Finnish rally radio makes their own stage presentation videos, not usually of every stage, but at least some of them are released earlier, in late May or something. But I don't remember them doing the shakedown in the previous years. However, it hasn't usually been a new stage so maybe they are doing that now.
3rd May 2018, 16:35
JUF

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?
3rd May 2018, 19:32
Luis Pacheco

Few days ago I have seen the Shakedown route by Google street and looks very fast but without jumps.
3rd May 2018, 20:16
Hartusvuori

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Originally Posted by JUF

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.
4th May 2018, 04:47
jiipee64

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Originally Posted by Hartusvuori

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 😁
4th May 2018, 06:55
dupanton

Hayden Paddon and Craig Breen will compete in Rally Estonia to prepare Finland.
4th May 2018, 07:36
dnb

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Originally Posted by dupanton

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

an event also dreaming to become a WRC event.
4th May 2018, 08:28
Rallyper

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Originally Posted by JUF

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.
4th May 2018, 09:20
JUF

@Hartusvuori, @jiipee64, @Rallyper: Thanks a lot for your advice. Dipping in a lake seems like a good option :D.
4th May 2018, 09:29
Rallyper

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Originally Posted by JUF

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

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.
9th May 2018, 14:36
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.
10th May 2018, 07:02
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.

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