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2005 Rally Indonesia (Indonesia)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 2005 Rally Indonesia (Indonesia)

Date: September 9–11, 2005

Start Location: Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Finish Location: Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Total Distance: ~750 km (estimated full route)

Competitive Stages: ~230 km

Surface: Gravel (tropical, muddy, humid)

Part of the APRC, the 2005 Rally Indonesia tested drivers with oppressive heat, narrow jungle stages, and rapidly changing grip conditions. Jussi Välimäki delivered a calculated and commanding performance, maintaining pace and car health through intense humidity and technical routes to take the overall win.

Route

Elevation Swings: Sharp ascents and descents tested brake cooling and downforce control.
Tight Switchbacks: Many stages snaked through narrow tracks with almost no runoff.
Tropical Showers: Sudden rainfall turned dry gravel into mud within minutes — tire and throttle strategy had to adapt mid-stage.

Set on remote mountain and plantation roads, stages were lined with dense vegetation and often featured slick clay surfaces after rainfall. Notable stage elements included:

Despite the heat, conditions remained relatively stable through most of the rally, allowing Välimäki to keep a steady rhythm and hold off regional challengers.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Jussi Välimäki & Jarkko Kalliolepo · Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 8
2nd Place
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3rd Place
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Välimäki’s consistency across both legs gave him a comfortable margin over APRC competitors, while mechanical retirements and handling errors hampered many local and regional entries.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Humidity and Fatigue: Crews had to stay mentally sharp in stifling heat — cockpit temps regularly exceeded 50°C.
  • Grip Transition: Dry patches turned slippery after rainfall — Välimäki maintained exceptional throttle modulation.
  • Visibility and Terrain: Dense tree cover and dust limited visibility — co-driver calls were crucial in sudden braking zones.

The Rally Indonesia win was a vital boost in Välimäki’s 2005 APRC campaign, showcasing both his technical precision and the rugged reliability of the Mitsubishi Evo 8 on some of the world’s most demanding rally terrain.

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