History 2000s

2000 China Rally (China)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 2000 China Rally (China)

Date: September 7–9, 2000

Start Location: Shaoguan, Guangdong Province, China

Finish Location: Shaoguan, China

Total Distance: ~1,000 km (estimated full route)

Competitive Stages: 276.26 km

Surface: Gravel

Part of the FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship (APRC), the 2000 China Rally featured narrow gravel tracks, humid subtropical weather, and complex mountain stages. Possum Bourne, one of the Southern Hemisphere’s rally greats, took control early and drove smartly to secure a comfortable win for Subaru, reinforcing his status as a dominant force in the APRC.

Route

Dense Forest Roads: Tight, twisty gravel routes flanked by thick vegetation — pace note accuracy was essential.

Elevation Changes: Frequent climbs and descents with sharp braking zones and blind corners.

Dust Management: The fine gravel created major visibility challenges, especially for cars running further back.

The stages were carved into mountainous forest terrain in Guangdong Province. Key characteristics included:

Localized rainfall prior to the event created unpredictable grip in places, with some sections slippery and others dry and dusty.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner

Possum Bourne & Mark Stacey · Subaru Impreza WRX

2nd Place

Karamjit Singh & Allen Oh · Proton Pert

3rd Place

Yoshio Fujimoto & TBA · Toyota Corolla WRC

Bourne's experience and discipline kept him ahead throughout. Singh impressed with strong pace in the Proton, while Fujimoto completed the podium despite intermittent mechanical issues.

Navigation & Challenges

Dust and Visibility: Thick airborne gravel dust hung in the air — early road position proved advantageous.
Navigation Accuracy: The narrow roads and frequent hairpins demanded near-perfect pace note delivery.
Humidity and Heat: Tropical conditions challenged driver stamina and increased mechanical stress — cooling systems were critical.

The China Rally provided a tough test for both man and machine. Possum Bourne’s victory was a testament to his consistency, patience, and mastery of tricky, technical terrain in one of the APRC’s most demanding rounds.

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