ROUND 8  FIA WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP1 - 4 August 2012

Rally RouteRoute modifications have brought an itinerary that again journeys south to Lahti, but includes two full days around Jyvskyl, which hosts the single service park at its Paviljonki exhibition centre.  Virtually all the locations are familiar, but some stages will be used in a reverse direction to keep crews on their toes.  After an early afternoon start on Thursday, competitors convene at Lahtis picturesque harbour before tackling three stages as they return to Jyvskyl.  A long day on Friday covers territory mainly west of the city before ending with a super special stage at the Killeri trotting track.  The final leg includes classic tests south-west of the rally base near Jms.  It closes with two passes over Ouninpohja, the second pass comprising the Power Stage with bonus points on offer to the fastest three drivers.  An evening finish awaits in Jyvskyl after 18 stages in a route of 1625.69km.

Wednesday 1 August: QualifyingQS      Ruuhimki                 4.62km 19.30Thursday 2 August: Day 1: Jyvskyl - JyvskylStart   Paviljonki                              13.30SS1     Koukunmaa                        13.68km 17.23SS2     SSS Jokimaa                       2.00km 19.00SS3     Mynnil                 14.22km 20.50Serv A  Paviljonki (flexi 45 mins)                      22.35Finish   Paviljonki                      23.20Total                           29.90km

Friday 3 August: Day 2: Jyvskyl - JyvskylServ B  Paviljonki (15 mins)                            06.30SS4     Urria                    12.75km 07.42SS5     Jukojrvi                       22.29km 08.39Serv C  Paviljonki (30 mins)                            10.05SS6     Mkkiper 1                     11.38km 11.28SS7     Palsankyl 1                    13.92km 12.14SS8     Lankamaa 1                      23.06km 13.32Serv D  Paviljonki (30 mins)                            14.45SS9     Mkkiper 2                     11.38km 16.08SS10    Palsankyl 2                    13.92km 16.54SS11    Lankamaa 2                      23.06km 18.12SS12    SSS Killeri                       2.06km        20.00Serv E  Paviljonki (flexi 45 mins)                      20.30Finish   Paviljonki                      21.15Total                         133.82kmSaturday 4 August: Day 3: Jyvskyl - JyvskylServ F  Paviljonki (15 mins)                            07.00SS13    Surkee 1                14.95km 07.56SS14    Leustu 1                        21.94km 08.54Serv G  Paviljonki (30 mins)                            10.07SS15    Surkee 2                14.95km 11.18SS16    Leustu 2                        21.94km 12.16Serv H  Paviljonki (30 mins)                            13.29SS17    Ouninpohja 1                    33.01km 15.37SS18    Ouninpohja 2                    33.01km 18.00Serv E  Paviljonki (10 mins)                            20.03Finish   Paviljonki                      21.00

Total                               139.80kmRally total                         303.52km