Event Name: 1971 Arctic Rally (Tunturiralli)
Date: February 5–7, 1971
Host Country: Finland
Surface: Snow/Ice
Total Distance: N/A
Total Starters: 74 crews
Total Finishers: 48 crews
Held in Finland’s far north, the Arctic Rally—known locally as the Tunturiralli—is one of the world’s most demanding winter motorsport events. The 1971 edition tested both mechanical endurance and icy precision over frozen roads and forested stages blanketed in snow.
Stages ran deep into the Arctic Circle, with long runs through the snow-covered forests surrounding Rovaniemi and northern Lapland.
Despite the harsh conditions, locals and seasoned snow drivers treated the Arctic Rally as a badge of honor in Nordic rallying culture.
Mikkola and Aho delivered a flawless drive on home snow, leveraging the Escort’s traction and power delivery to edge out fellow Finns in an all-star winter showdown.
The 1971 Arctic Rally showcased the perfect mix of Nordic driving skill and winter vehicle tuning—highlighted by Mikkola’s cool domination in the frozen north.
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