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1990 1000 Lakes Rally (Finland)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 1990 1000 Lakes Rally (Finland)

Date: August 23–26, 1990

Start Location: Jyväskylä, Finland

Finish Location: Jyväskylä, Finland

Total Distance: 482.42 km of special stages

Surface: Gravel

The 1990 1000 Lakes Rally was another high-speed classic through Finland’s pine forests and lake districts. Juha Kankkunen, backed by massive local support, delivered an electric performance in the Lancia Delta Integrale 16V. With commitment over blind crests and razor-sharp pace note precision, he soared to victory on home soil—his mastery of Finland’s flowing gravel making the difference over rivals who couldn’t match his rhythm through the air.

Route

Ouninpohja: Flat-out straights into airborne crests and fast landings—Kankkunen flew through with near-perfect commitment.
Lankamaa: Long, wide, and smooth—a flow-based stage where time was lost in hesitation more than aggression.
Ruuhimäki: Jump-filled finale with precise braking points and a crowd-pleasing flying finish.

The Finnish stages are famed for their speed and technicality—every jump, crest, and corner required complete confidence:

Dry conditions and a well-swept road allowed top drivers to push the limit across all stages.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Juha Kankkunen & Juha Piironen · Lancia Delta Integrale 16V
2nd Place
Carlos Sainz & Luis Moya · Toyota Celica GT-Four ST165
3rd Place
Kenneth Eriksson & Staffan Parmander · Toyota Celica GT-Four ST165

Kankkunen’s home win kept the championship pressure on Sainz and reminded everyone that in Finland, commitment is king—and few committed harder than Juha.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Pace Note Accuracy: At 160+ kph, even a minor timing error could send a car into the forest—Kankkunen and Piironen were faultless.
  • Jump Timing: Perfect lift-off and landing control was vital—too early or too late cost time and damaged suspension.
  • Rhythm and Flow: Finland rewards drivers who stay in sync with the terrain—Kankkunen’s confidence gave him the edge.

The 1990 1000 Lakes Rally was a celebration of high-speed bravery—Juha Kankkunen delivered a masterclass in commitment, skill, and home-field dominance.

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