Overview
Event Name: 1986 1000 Lakes Rally (Finland)
Date: August 29–31, 1986
Start Location: Jyväskylä, Finland
Finish Location: Jyväskylä, Finland
Total Distance: 478 km of special stages
Surface: Gravel
Finland’s legendary 1000 Lakes Rally once again delivered high-speed thrills, massive jumps, and precise rhythm. Markku Alén, at home on these blisteringly fast stages, combined local knowledge with the Peugeot 205 T16’s agility to fend off a talented field and claim victory. His performance on familiar ground highlighted the razor-edge commitment required to win in the land of crests and corners.