WRC Rally Sweden 2013

[Rhod.L15]

My latest Rallying adventure took me over to Karlstad in Sweden for Round 2 of the WRC 2013. This was by a LONG way the best event I've ever done, if any of you have a chance to do it in future, sell a kidney or something if you have to, its incredible.

Coldest temperature we saw was -16, so it can get a bit chilly!

We did alot of research beforehand poring over hours of previous footage, and despite it being our first time at the event we managed to find some spectacular locations - even if it meant walking some ridiculous distances. Since getting home, I've worked out we walked just over 16km on the first day!

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There was also a Historic event supporting the main WRC field which was won by former WRC Legend Petter Solberg, co-driven by his wife Pernilla in this Escort RS1800, built by his former co-driver Phil Mills' Viking Motorsport:
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#7 - RIP

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Thanks for looking,

Rhod

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

Great shots and a superb location. Fair play to you for making the effort to get there and putting in the miles on foot too.
Really like number 2, 6 &18, but all are very good.

 

[Joe#]

Fantastic mate.

 

[Scott™]

Superb Rhod. Can't wait for the ralley this yer. I was a virgin last year and loved it.

 

[Joe#]

Superb Rhod. Can't wait for the ralley this yer. I was a virgin last year and loved it.

Its being held in Llandudno this year apparently, should be good.

 

[Teshi]

-16 sounds about right this time of year. Photos look great!

 

[Rhod.L15]

Where in Sweden did you end up? -16 sounds about right this time of year. Photos look great!

We stayed in a little place called Grasmarks around 45mins north of Karlstad. Spent most of the event in and around the town of Hagfors (pronounced Hogfosh apparently); then on the last day we were just over the border in Norway.

About a week before the event there was hardly any snow around, then about 2ft fell in the 3/4 days leading up to the Rally thankfully!

 

[Matt_90]

Awesome work mate!!

 

[Lurch22b]

Brilliant pics. I'd love to get to either Sweden, Norway or Finland some day. Ideally all 3!

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

Its being held in Llandudno this year apparently, should be good.

I think its been started from there for the last few years, I always remember about it the day after too. Need to find the dates and make sure I'm off this year.

 

[timuss]

Awesome great pictures looks like great fun.

 

[shiftspark]

Quality pictures fella ! look at the suspension travel in pic 2, Ogier ?

 

[Habitual]

Wow, those are awesome. I love 4, 6 and 18!

 

[Sam]

Some amazing pictures there.

Whats your FlickR account ?

I wouldnt mind a nose at some of your others.

 

[SharkyUK]

Beautiful captures, Rhod. Really enjoy seeing your work and thanks for sharing another great set.

 

[Rhod.L15]

Cheers for all the comments.

Whats your FlickR account ?

I wouldnt mind a nose at some of your others.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29558719@N02/

There you go.

Cheers,

Rhod

 

[JackJack]

Awesome pictures!

 

[v15ben]

Brilliant shots.
I was trying to choose a favourite, but gave up as they are all pretty much fantastic.
I'd love to do a Scandinavian rally one day!

 

[Philip.]

Fantastic shots!

 

[Leeshez]

I like 3 best because it is a MK 2 Escort .

 

[Riad]

Awesome that is all!