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Posted Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 9:26pm

FIA President Hints at Subaru Return to WRC After 15 Years

FIA President Hints at Subaru Return to WRC After 15 Years

Subaru left the World Rally Championship all the way back in 2008, citing financial downturn as the reason the company would wind down its signature racing program. The brand has participated in American rally since, but it has not been involved in European professional racing over the past decade and a half. According to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, that may finally change. In an interview conducted at a service park ahead of the Acropolis… Read More →

Posted Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 10:12pm

2004 Colorado Cog Rally Photos by Morgan Segal

  Welcome to yet another enthralling photo gallery by the talented Morgan Segal, this time featuring the action-packed 2004 Colorado Cog Rally. Immerse yourself in the world of rallying as Segal’s lens captures the high-stakes challenges and memorable moments of this remarkable event. CPD Racing persevered after hitting a rut sideways on Stage 15, causing the driveshaft to penetrate the rear differential. Despite being left with only front-wheel drive, the team pushed on to complete… Read More →

Posted Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 10:01pm

2005 Ojibwe Forests Rally Photos by Morgan Segal

Welcome to our captivating photo gallery featuring the  work of Morgan Segal, who brilliantly captured the essence of the 2005 Ojibwe Forests Rally. Explore the thrilling moments, intense action, and natural beauty of this renowned event through Segal’s masterful lens. As you dive into the gallery, take note of the CPD Racing Impreza, which, unfortunately, suffered from an ECU stuck in “safe mode,” causing it to bow out after the first day. Nonetheless, immerse yourself… Read More →

Posted Friday, December 2, 2022 at 4:14pm

Nemadji Trail. Will it be gravel, snow or ice this year?

Nemadji Trail. Will it be gravel, snow or ice this year?

Nemadji Trail Cast of Characters: Nemadji is the little road that can. Nemadji State Forest is located about 30 miles south of Duluth, MN. When you look at a map of the state forest, Our rally is on the one road that looks squiggly and really interesting. The majority of this road is wide and flowing, with a few technical sections to negotiate in the middle. The challenge of Nemadji is actually the weather. Will… Read More →

Posted Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 9:37pm

FULL ELECTRIC NOT THE FUTURE OF WRC – LATVALA

H ybrid power in the World Rally Championship might feel like it’s still in its infancy, but there’s already plenty of talk about the future of power delivery beyond 2024. And Toyota’s Jari-Matti Latvala doesn’t believe electric is the one to pursue. Teams have had plenty of time to assess the hybrid units after nine rounds of this year’s WRC season, and although there were some initial technical gremlins, Latvala has been encouraged by its… Read More →

Posted Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 10:40pm

The Crossroads Stage

The Crossroads Stage

Crossroads is Ojibwe Forests Rally’s first stage and is most well known for its jump. At 10.5 miles long, the stage is of medium length with three distinct sections. This year’s race start is at Gladen Construction, with a 16-mile transit heading south to the stage. A leisurely cruise out, the tension will build a bit as you approach the left turn from Hwy 64 into the stage. You descend to the initial time control… Read More →

Posted Monday, August 15, 2022 at 10:36pm

Ojibwe Forests Preview

Ojibwe Forests Preview

In 2004 I traveled with Doug Havir to Helsinki, Finland, for advanced rally training. Upon traveling halfway across the planet and arriving at Jakke Honkanen’s Rally School, we discovered, “Hey, this is just like northern Minnesota with different road signs!” I guess that explains the large Finnish population in northern Minnesota. The state of Minnesota boasts the biggest percentage of people with Finnish ancestry in the country. The terrain is similar. There are sandy roads… Read More →

Posted Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 9:47pm

Quick 100 Acre Wood Preview

Quick 100 Acre Wood Preview

  Quick 100 Acre Wood Preview  The Rally in the 100 Acre Wood. Open and flowing with a few tight, twisty stages thrown in. This year’s event features some of the fastest stages in the American Rally Association (ARA) series. Conditions can vary widely during this event, the range being from clear, sunny and 70 degrees, to the solid sheets of ice and snow of a true winter event. Coming into the rally this year,… Read More →