Event Name: 1982 Lombard RAC Rally (Great Britain)
Date: November 21–25, 1982
Start Location: Harrogate, England
Finish Location: Torquay, England
Total Distance: 711.73 km of special stages
Surface: Gravel and asphalt
The 1982 RAC Rally marked the final round of the World Rally Championship season. Known for its unpredictable British weather, forest stages, and lengthy schedule, the event pushed both crews and machines to their limits over five demanding days.
The rally featured over 60 special stages winding through the British countryside, including legendary forests such as:
Mixed-surface transitions and the late-autumn timing ensured slippery tarmac, fog, and muddy gravel—all critical to shaping rally strategy.
Audi secured a commanding 1-2 finish, cementing its place at the top of rally technology with its revolutionary all-wheel-drive system.
The 1982 Lombard RAC Rally demanded peak mechanical reliability and driver alertness, with the Audi Quattro proving unassailable in late-season British conditions.
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