Rally History Archive

Kenjiro Shinozuka became the first Japanese driver to win the Dakar Rally, conquering the vast and unforgiving African terrain in a Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution.

Piero Liatti delivered a controlled and masterful drive on the treacherous alpine roads, claiming victory for Subaru in the debut of their new Impreza WRC97.

Kenneth Eriksson showcased his snow-driving expertise to take a commanding victory in the Subaru Impreza WRC97 across the frozen stages of Sweden.

Tommi Mäkinen bounced back with a strong win in Portugal, piloting the new Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IV to victory across the event’s mix of gravel and tarmac stages.

Colin McRae triumphed over brutal African terrain to take his first Safari Rally victory in the Subaru Impreza WRC97, showcasing endurance and toughness.

Colin McRae delivered one of his most refined tarmac performances, claiming victory on the twisty Corsican mountain roads in his Subaru Impreza WRC97.

Colin McRae secured a commanding win on the punishing gravel stages of Greece, proving the durability of the Subaru Impreza WRC97 in one of the toughest events on the WRC calendar.

Carlos Sainz delivered a masterclass in smooth gravel driving across New Zealand’s flowing countryside, claiming a well-earned victory in the Ford Escort WRC.

Tommi Mäkinen flew to victory over the high-speed gravel jumps of Finland, mastering the fastest rally of the season in his Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IV.

Carlos Sainz mastered the humid, unpredictable jungle stages of Indonesia to secure a vital win for Ford in the tightly contested 1997 WRC season.

Didier Auriol returned to winning form on the twisting tarmac roads of Italy, guiding the Toyota Celica WRC to a decisive victory on the smooth asphalt stages of Sanremo.

Philippe Bugalski stunned the WRC field by taking overall victory in a front-wheel-drive Citroën Xsara Kit Car, dominating the smooth tarmac stages of Catalunya with unmatched pace.

The Malaysian round of the Asia-Pacific Rally Championship saw the local Proton PERT team take a popular victory on home soil in the heat and humidity of Southeast Asia.

Colin McRae thrilled home crowds with a hard-fought win in the British forests, sealing his final victory with the Subaru Impreza WRC97 in one of the WRC’s most iconic events.