Rally History Archive

Rauno Aaltonen claimed victory for Mini in a redemption drive after the controversial 1966 disqualification, solidifying Mini's rally legacy.

Italy’s scenic yet punishing Riviera rally returned with tight mountain tarmac, coastal elevation shifts, and high attrition due to unpredictable spring weather.

Held on icy roads and snowy forests in central Sweden, the 1967 KAK Rallyt was a frozen gauntlet that favored Scandinavian driving style and tire management.

Poland’s national rally mixed urban testing zones with forest road sections, challenging drivers with gravel transitions, long stints, and strict controls near Warsaw and the Tatra foothills.

Switzerland’s premier rally continued its mix of high-speed Alpine stages and technical asphalt challenges, demanding sharp car control and accurate pacing.

Rallye Vltava delivered speed and precision on Czechoslovakia’s fast forest roads and narrow paved stages, with a strong showing from Skoda and Eastern Bloc competitors.

Returning as a French classic, the 1967 Lyon–Charbonnières tested crews with rolling hills, wet asphalt, and unforgiving switchbacks through the Beaujolais region.

Rallye de Lorraine continued its tradition of slick asphalt, forest-lined roads, and tight regional stages demanding perfect braking and corner exit discipline.

Austria’s legendary mountain rally returned with snow-dusted roads, brutal climbs, and a demanding course through the heart of the Eastern Alps.

This transnational endurance rally linked Germany, Austria, and Hungary in a multi-day test of mechanical durability, roadbook navigation, and border checkpoint patience.

East Germany’s precision-focused rally demanded mechanical endurance and exact navigation through flat rural roads and tight checkpoint structures.

Continued innovation in navigation technology and growing manufacturer investment made the 1967 Tulip Rally a highly technical event.

Dust clouds, wildlife crossings, and mechanical mayhem defined the 1967 Safari Rally, where only the toughest teams could finish.

Through heat-scorched deserts and mountainous tracks, the Moroccan rally offered one of the year’s most punishing challenges.

The brutal heat and mountainous stages continued to make the Acropolis Rally one of the most grueling tests on the calendar.

With its fast descents and snowy peaks, the 1967 Alpine Rally challenged crews with altitude, endurance, and timing precision.

The 1000 Lakes Rally once again showcased Finland’s rapid gravel roads and fearless local drivers dominating their home event.

Portugal’s dusty mountain trails and rugged scenery made it a rising star among European rally events.

Torrential rain turned the 1967 RAC Rally into a slippery, treacherous challenge through the forests of Britain.