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2001 Rally of Canberra (Australia)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 2001 Rally of Canberra (Australia)

Date: May 4–6, 2001

Start Location: Canberra, ACT, Australia

Finish Location: Canberra, ACT, Australia

Total Distance: ~800 km (estimated full route)

Competitive Stages: ~230 km

Surface: Gravel

Part of the Asia-Pacific Rally Championship (APRC), the 2001 Rally of Canberra featured fast but technical gravel roads through eucalyptus forests and hilly terrain. Karamjit Singh and co-driver Allen Oh delivered a clean and composed drive to take top honors — a key result on their way to securing the 2001 APRC title.

Route

Dust and Pine Needles: Low visibility and loose surfaces made braking zones unpredictable.
Elevation Changes: Sharp climbs and descents required strong torque and careful braking balance.
Tight Technical Sections: Demanded exact throttle control and precise line choice to avoid clipping banks and stumps.

The rally included flowing forestry tracks and narrow hillside roads around Tidbinbilla and Cotter Dam. Notable challenges included:

Cool autumn weather kept engine temperatures stable, but the dry gravel and dusty air tested both driver focus and filtration systems.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Karamjit Singh & Allen Oh · Proton Pert
2nd Place
Possum Bourne & Mark Stacey · Subaru Impreza WRX
3rd Place
Kenneth Eriksson & Staffan Parmander · Hyundai Accent WRC

Singh’s steady approach and local familiarity helped him edge out rally icon Possum Bourne, while Eriksson fought mechanical issues but still secured a podium for Hyundai’s APRC campaign.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Blind Crests: Many stage sections featured dips and sudden crests — co-driver accuracy was crucial.
  • Loose Surface Grip: Dry gravel reduced traction mid-stage — Singh excelled at modulating grip and throttle balance.
  • Championship Stakes: As an early APRC round, the result played a major role in shaping the overall season — Singh capitalized perfectly.

The Rally of Canberra win was a cornerstone in Karamjit Singh’s successful APRC championship campaign, and a showcase of clean, tactical rallying under pressure.

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