History 1990s

1991 1000 Lakes Rally (Finland)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 1991 1000 Lakes Rally (Finland)

Date: August 22–25, 1991

Start Location: Jyväskylä, Finland

Finish Location: Jyväskylä, Finland

Total Distance: 482.10 km of special stages

Surface: Gravel

The 1991 1000 Lakes Rally, known for its lightning-fast gravel roads and legendary jumps, saw Finnish hero Juha Kankkunen deliver a faultless performance. With near-telepathic pace note calls from co-driver Juha Piironen, Kankkunen attacked each blind crest and sweeping turn with absolute commitment. His deep familiarity with the terrain and fearless approach earned him a commanding home win, much to the delight of the massive local fanbase.

Route

Ouninpohja: The rally’s crown jewel—long, high-speed stage full of jumps, crests, and rapid transitions.
Laukaa and Urria: Fast and flowing with trees lining the edges—tiny errors could result in instant retirement.
Myhinpää: Tight forest sections mixed with fast open bursts—rhythm and split-second reactions made all the difference.

The Finnish stages were some of the fastest in the world, with perfectly graded gravel and jumps that demanded trust in the notes and total confidence:

Dry weather made the gravel roads extremely quick, and dust was less of a factor than usual—paving the way for record-setting speeds and intense competition.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Juha Kankkunen & Juha Piironen · Lancia Delta Integrale 16V
2nd Place
Carlos Sainz & Luis Moya · Toyota Celica GT-Four ST165
3rd Place
Didier Auriol & Bernard Occelli · Lancia Delta Integrale 16V

Kankkunen’s pace in Finland reaffirmed his mastery on home soil—his performance was a blend of bravery, brilliance, and complete control.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Blind Crests: Pacenotes were everything—drivers relied fully on their co-drivers to prepare for jumps and landings.
  • High Speed Commitment: Corners came at extreme speeds—any hesitation meant valuable time lost.
  • Finnish Pressure: For local drivers, expectations were sky-high—Kankkunen delivered in front of roaring home crowds.

The 1991 1000 Lakes Rally was peak Kankkunen—controlled aggression, home advantage, and a car perfectly suited to the sport’s fastest rally roads.

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