RALLY HOKKAIDO

SS10 PAWSE KAMUY Driver’s Interview (Video)

APRC Driver interview after SS10 PAWSE KAMUY

SS17 is cancelled

Due to the issues caused by the first run of this NEW ASHORO LONG stage, SS17 (NEW ASHORO LONG 2) is cancelled. The rally cars headed straight from RZ8 to regroup at Kita Aikoku, but the final stage, SS18 will be conducted as scheduled.

MITSUBISHI MIRAGE R5 – new car to the Rally Hokkaido

This year, Rally Hokkaido became more colourful with more high-performance rally cars competing for victory. In addition to MRF’s Skoda Fabia R5, Cusco Racing is driving the same car, as well as Vitz 4WD which participated in Rally Hokkaido 2016. However, probably most exciting addition to the event was MPart Sport’s Mitsubishi Mirage AP4.
It is Mitsubishi, but developed by MPart, which deploys 1620cc version of Mitsubishi’s 4B11 engine producing 280hp @ 7500rpm. Surprisingly, the car can come as LHD or RHD, and can be prepared as AP4 or R5+, all depends on customers’ requirements.
In this rally, three of them participated with Ketomaa, Blomberg and Takale as their drivers. Unfortunately, Ketomaa and Sanjay retired at Leg 1, but Sanjay returned per Rally 2 regulation and Blomberg started the day in 2nd place in unofficial classification.
Let’s see how the rally goes for Blomberg!

Photos from RIKUBETSU LONG stage

Thanks to the rally fans, RIKUBETSU LONG stage was quite cheerful with so many spectators. We thank you all for visiting the stage, watching the streaming video, or reading news flash copies to enjoy Rally Hokkaido.

The battle continues tomorrow, and we appreciate your kind support and participation to the event.