Neste Rally Finland 2017

[the sniper]

Judging from recce on-board video SS 15/21 Paijala toward the end has changed - https://youtu.be/Q7u-J02KB-c
Till 16:48 all is in accordence to - https://www.rally-maps.com/Rally-Finland-2017/Päijälä and same route as in 2014. After then stage turns in to Aulusniementie road and after loop comes back to the main road.
Two spectacular places become less spectacular now...

They needed to slow it down. No chicanes needed.

I don't know if that stage is representative of diversions used on other stages, but that 'slow' (fast) narrow road, closely lined with trees and featuring occasional slow 90º corners, almost looks to present more risks than the normal, wider flowing roads...

[SubaruNorway]

I don't know if that stage is representative of diversions used on other stages, but that 'slow' (fast) narrow road, closely lined with trees and featuring occasional slow 90º corners, almost looks to present more risks than the normal, wider flowing roads...

You're probably right, the part they skip is pretty much just 500m straight over some crests really and i wouldn't consider Hänninen's corner very dangerous since it's just a field

[sindroms]

You mean the spot where they turn off and then not enough speed for Hänninen's corner? Can't remember anything good between there but plenty of places before they turn off to the narrow road, been in the area 3 times Looks like there could be something interesting on the narrow road, need to see it in real life

Yes, Hanninen's corner is one of them. Second one or first one is those jumps, crests before that turn where drivers must slow down now to make that righthander.

[pantealex]

I managed to find the itinerary for the Vetomies (National) Rally on Facebook.

FRI 28 JULY:
SS13 Harju at 18:30

SAT 29 JULY:
SS14 Pihlajakoski at 11:08
SS15 Päijälä at 12:31
SS16 Ouninpohja at 13:14
SS20 Pihlajakoski at 15:04
SS21 Päijälä at 16:12
Podium ceremony at Jyväskylä Paviljonki WRC Square at 19:00

They drive that SS13 Harju (city stage, less than 1km from WRC Servicepark) BEFORE WRC-rally competitors.

Vetomies-rally uses different service area (called Hippos in maps) than WRC. It´s about 2km from WRC area.

[pantealex]

Hej Panty... wait a minute..what kind of nick-name is that?

No nick name, those are my real first name(s) Pante Alex

[pantealex]

Which is the best way to drive into the Ouninpohja stage? Is it down the road/stage itself before the road closure or will there be spectator entry through the forest?

Some parts like famous "Kakaristo" area are located 300 meters from Jyväskylä-Jämsä-Tampere highway and there is enough field parking places there, some other parts you will need walk little more...

and if you want to see famous Yellow/White houses jump, you have to be there hours before.

[Rallyper]

Hello everyone. My son and I are driving to Finland from the UK and I have a few questions if I may:
Which is the best way to drive into the Ouninpohja stage? Is it down the road/stage itself before the road closure or will there be spectator entry through the forest? I was going to ask about the National rally but I see that it has already been mentioned. Can someone be kind enough to provide a link for more information regarding the entry list please. Is there a problem with mosquitoes in the forests? We are planning to see shakedown, service, SS1, SS2 Halinen, SS5 Halinen, service SS9 Laukaa, SS12 Laukaa (Our hotel is close by), SS16 Ouninpohja, SS19 Ouninpohja, SS23 Oittila, SS25 Oittila. Thanks.

EDIT: I have just found the National entry list https://akk.autourheilu.fi/Public/Ki...n.aspx?id=4841

LAWRENCE

Like my friend Pante Alex I would rekommend the famous Kakaristo junction, first time you come to Ouninpohja. Lots of spectators and facilities, food, toilets. For other stages you could use the rekommendations in official programme. At shakedown famous jumps are at the end of stage. Not long walk. One tip is to take left at the junction with servicestation if it´s crowded. Often good and free parkingspace and tunnel under big road towards the stage.

[Simmi]

Kakaristo junction is cool but I think it was more of a spectacle when the stage ran the opposite direction. For Finland and the main spectator areas/parking, I guess you could conceivably always end up in fields most days. I think it's important to strike a balance and be prepared to walk into the forests where the rally is at its best.

[Rallyandre]

Are there any good places in Pihlajakoski stage?

[Lawrence Clift]

Like my friend Pante Alex I would rekommend the famous Kakaristo junction, first time you come to Ouninpohja. Lots of spectators and facilities, food, toilets. For other stages you could use the rekommendations in official programme. At shakedown famous jumps are at the end of stage. Not long walk. One tip is to take left at the junction with servicestation if it´s crowded. Often good and free parkingspace and tunnel under big road towards the stage.

Thanks. We are planning on going to the jump close to the Yellow/white house for the first run and then go to the Kakaristo junction for the National rally and the second run of the WRC. The atmosphere should be amazing!