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2000 Rally Finland (Finland)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 2000 Rally Finland (Finland)

Date: August 17–20, 2000

Start Location: Jyväskylä, Finland

Finish Location: Jyväskylä, Finland

Total Distance: ~1,500 km (estimated full route)

Competitive Stages: 410.18 km

Surface: Gravel

The 2000 Rally Finland delivered exactly what fans expected, blistering pace, huge jumps, and fierce local competition. Marcus Grönholm, racing on home soil, used his intimate knowledge of the Finnish forest stages to secure a dominant win, thrilling the massive crowds and extending his lead in the WRC standings.

Route

Ouninpohja: The crown jewel of Finland, high-speed jumps and blind crests demanding perfect pace note delivery and courage.
Lankamaa: Fast and sweeping with deep cuts and loose gravel, punished hesitation and rewarded commitment.
Ruuhimäki: Famous for massive final-stage jumps and huge fan attendance.

Based in Jyväskylä, the rally’s gravel stages featured wide, cambered roads, flowing crests, and minimal braking zones. Key stages included:

With dry weather and hard-packed roads, crews had the confidence to push flat-out, leading to some of the highest average stage speeds of the season.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Marcus Grönholm & Timo Rautiainen · Peugeot 206 WRC
2nd Place
Richard Burns & Robert Reid · Subaru Impreza S6 WRC
3rd Place
Carlos Sainz & Luis Moya · Ford Focus WRC

Grönholm led from the start and never looked back, while Burns kept the pressure on but couldn’t close the gap. Sainz brought home another consistent finish for Ford, fending off local specialists.

Car Highlights

  • Peugeot 206 WRC: Light, nimble, and powerful, excelled over crests and through long sweeping corners with flawless balance.
  • Subaru Impreza S6 WRC: Strong engine and great traction, Burns used its stability to stay close on the faster stages.
  • Ford Focus WRC: Balanced and quick, but struggled to match the top two’s raw pace over Finland’s most flowing roads.

Navigation & Challenges

  • High-Speed Jumps: Maintaining throttle over crests was key, drivers had to commit with limited visibility and full trust in pace notes.
  • Corner Rhythm: Finland is all about flow, mistakes in rhythm cost precious seconds and shattered confidence.
  • Pressure at Home: Grönholm thrived under expectation, delivering one of his most complete performances of the season.

Grönholm’s Rally Finland victory was a defining moment in his championship season, a fearless, flat-out performance that confirmed his mastery of high-speed gravel and thrilled fans across his homeland.

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