Overview
Event Name: 1975 Arctic Rally
Date: February 2, 1975
Host Country: Finland
Surface: Snow / Ice
Total Distance: N/A
Total Starters: Approx. 80 crews
Total Finishers: N/A
The 1975 Arctic Rally, held deep within Finnish Lapland, provided an unforgiving challenge of icy straights and snow-covered forest stages. Known for its extreme weather and remote roads near Rovaniemi, the rally tested drivers’ skill and courage in low-visibility, high-speed conditions. Timo Salonen emerged victorious, beginning to cement his legacy in Finnish rallying before rising to global WRC prominence.