Rally History Archive

The 1998 Dakar Rally spanned over 10,000 kilometers across Europe and Africa, testing endurance, resilience, and navigation in one of the most punishing rally raids in history.

Carlos Sainz conquered the mixed asphalt and snow conditions of the Monte Carlo stages in the debuting Toyota Corolla WRC, securing a landmark win to open the 1998 season.

Tommi Mäkinen dominated the icy forests of Värmland in his Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IV, taking a textbook victory in the WRC’s only true snow rally.

Richard Burns claimed his first WRC victory in dominant fashion across the brutal African terrain of the 1998 Safari Rally, proving both his endurance and pace in one of the world’s toughest motorsport events.

Colin McRae mastered Portugal’s tricky blend of gravel and tarmac stages, taking a dominant victory in the new Subaru Impreza WRC98 after a series of high-risk, high-reward performances.

Colin McRae delivered one of the most complete asphalt performances of his career, guiding the Subaru Impreza WRC98 to victory on Corsica’s endlessly twisting roads.

Didier Auriol delivered a flawless performance on Catalunya’s polished tarmac roads, using his asphalt prowess to bring Toyota their first win of the 1998 season.

Tommi Mäkinen demonstrated masterful control over Argentina’s rugged terrain, steering the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo V to victory in a rally marked by river crossings, rocky tracks, and unpredictable weather.

Carlos Sainz demonstrated exceptional skill on New Zealand’s flowing gravel roads, steering the Toyota Corolla WRC to a precise and steady victory amid variable weather and challenging terrain.

Tommi Mäkinen thrilled the home crowd with a dominant victory at Rally Finland, mastering the high-speed gravel jumps and sweeping forest roads in the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo V.

Didier Auriol delivered a flawless drive on Sanremo’s fast and technical tarmac roads, taking a commanding win for Toyota and showcasing the Corolla WRC’s precision on asphalt.

Colin McRae powered through treacherous gravel and heavy fog to win the 1998 China Rally, marking a triumphant return to the Asia-Pacific landscape for the Subaru team.

Richard Burns delivered a calculated and dominant drive through the fast forests of Western Australia, capturing victory for Mitsubishi in one of the season’s most demanding gravel rallies.

Richard Burns sealed a triumphant home victory in the treacherous Welsh forests, showcasing his mastery of mud, fog, and gravel in the final round of the 1998 WRC season.