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2006 Rally Argentina (Argentina)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 2006 Rally Argentina (Argentina)

Date: April 28–30, 2006

Start Location: Córdoba, Argentina

Finish Location: Córdoba, Argentina

Total Distance: ~1,308.39 km

Competitive Stages: 348.75 km

Surface: Gravel (mixed with water crossings)

Rally Argentina’s 2006 edition delivered its trademark blend of high-altitude mountain passes, rocky river fords, and unpredictable weather. Sébastien Loeb, already in strong form, combined precision with careful car management to outlast Marcus Grönholm for another South American triumph.

Route

El Condor – Copina: A spectacular mountain ascent with narrow, rocky switchbacks at high altitude.
Giulio Cesare: Fast descents with loose gravel over hard bedrock, demanding maximum braking stability.
Santa Rosa de Calamuchita: Open, rolling countryside with flowing corners and wide river crossings.

Stages ranged from tight, boulder-lined climbs to flat-out blasts through open countryside. Notable stages included:

Variable weather shifted grip levels drastically — from bone-dry dust clouds to rain-slick rock slabs in a single stage.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Sébastien Loeb & Daniel Elena · Citroën Xsara WRC – Kronos Racing
2nd Place
Marcus Grönholm & Timo Rautiainen · Ford Focus RS WRC 06
3rd Place
Dani Sordo & Marc Martí · Citroën Xsara WRC – Kronos Racing

Loeb and Grönholm traded stage wins early, but Loeb pulled clear as the rally progressed. Sordo once again showed maturity beyond his years with a second consecutive podium.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Water Crossings: Forced crews to judge entry speeds to avoid stalling or aquaplaning.
  • Altitude: Slight power loss required maintaining momentum on long climbs.
  • Weather Variability: Changing conditions tested tire choice and adaptability.

This win reinforced Loeb’s growing dominance in the 2006 season, giving him yet another victory on a rally where precision often outweighs raw speed.

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