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Opening show 2009 will be in Oslo

Opening show 2009 will be in Oslo 2008-07-01 – The Bjerkebanen trotting track in Oslo becomes the arena for the opening show and the first special stage of Rally Norway on 12 February 2009. Read more...

Rally Norway paves the eco-way

Rally Norway paves the eco-way 2008-06-11 – Rally Norway congratulates Wales Rally GB, the final round of this year's FIA World Rally Championship, for achieving CarbonNeutral® event status, confirming that the event's carbon footprint is now 'net zero'. Read more...

1 year until Rally Norway 2009

1 year until Rally Norway 2009 2008-02-13 – Rally enthusiasts in Norway can start counting down the days, as it is now exactly one year until the launch of Rally Norway and the preparations are already underway. Read more...

Next Rally Norway 13-15 February 2009

Next Rally Norway 13-15 February 2009 2007-12-07 – Today FIA World Motor Sport Council appointed Rally Norway to organise Norway's next WRC round 13-15 February 2009. Read more...

The Winter is Here

The Winter is Here 2007-12-04 – The winter has come to Rally Norway. Outside it is –10 C° and the conditions are superb. Read more...

Rally Norway poised to kick off WRC 2009

Rally Norway poised to kick off WRC 2009 2007-10-28 – Rally Norway is keenly anticipating a celebration of its nomination as the year’s first WRC round in 2009. Read more...

Rally Norway worth more than 10 million Euros

Rally Norway worth more than 10 million Euros 2007-09-24 – Norway’s first WRC round 15–18 February 2007 provided more than 10 million Euros in additional income to the region where the world championship took place. Read more...

World Record in successful WRC preparations

World Record in successful WRC preparations 2007-05-08 – With a very successful first WRC event on Norwegian soil, Rally Norway is going all out to ensure that Rally Norway is a regular organiser on the future WRC calendar. Read more...

5 Norwegian teams to Rally Portugal

5 Norwegian teams to Rally Portugal 2007-03-28 – The rally circus has returned to Europe and the number of Norwegian teams taking part continues to grow with a total of five teams entered in Rally Portugal this weekend. Read more...

FIA's Fifteen Crucial Rally Issues

FIA's Fifteen Crucial Rally Issues 2007-03-06 – President of the FIA's World Rally Championship Commission (WRCC) Morrie Chandler was present in Rally Norway, and gave an insight into the status quo on world championship issues. Read more...

Home victory

Home victory 2007-02-21 – Thousands of enthusiastic spectators, happy drivers and teams and also international observers who nodded approvingly: it is not surprising Rally Norway Managing Director Even Wiger was smiling more than usual. Read more...

Ford Focus powers to podium clean sweep on Rally Norway

Ford Focus powers to podium clean sweep on Rally Norway 2007-02-18 – Ford claimed all three podium places on the Rally Norway today with the Focus RS World Rally Car. Read more...

Perfect Norwegian Junior Victory for Andersson

Perfect Norwegian Junior Victory for Andersson 2007-02-18 – Swedish driver P-G Andersson (Suzuki) and co-driver Jonas Andersson drove a faultless rally to take victory on the opening round of the 2007 FIA Junior Rally Championship. Read more...

Post-event FIA Press Conference

Post-event FIA Press Conference 2007-02-18 – Driver comments after Rally Norway. Read more...

Drivers’ verdict: “Beautiful. Difficult. So much fun!”

Drivers’ verdict: “Beautiful. Difficult. So much fun!” 2007-02-18 – The Mountain stage (SS11 and SS15) was popular, and it proved fortuitous that it was run twice. Read more...

Ford clean up and Henning beats Petter to the podium

Ford clean up and Henning beats Petter to the podium 2007-02-18 – Mikko Hirvonen took victory for Ford in the inaugural Rally Norway WRC Read more...

Driver comments: SS 18 Elverum 2

Driver comments: SS 18 Elverum 2 2007-02-18 – End of stage flashes from SS 18 Elverum 2 Read more...

Driver comments: Service G

Driver comments: Service G 2007-02-18 – Comments from the drivers at Service G Read more...

Driver comments: SS 17 Hamar 2

Driver comments: SS 17 Hamar 2 2007-02-18 – End of stage flashes from SS 17 Hamar 2 Read more...

Manfred Stohl best Citroen-driver and non-Scandinavian

Manfred Stohl best Citroen-driver and non-Scandinavian 2007-02-18 – PM from OMV Kronos Citroen: The OMV Kronos Citroen World Rally Team gave a brilliant tactical performance on the second day. Read more...

Driver comments: SS 16 Ringsaker 2

Driver comments: SS 16 Ringsaker 2 2007-02-18 – End of stage flashes from SS 16 Ringsaker 2 Read more...

BP-Ford stretches lead at head of Rally Norway leaderboard

BP-Ford stretches lead at head of Rally Norway leaderboard 2007-02-18 – PM from BP-Ford: BP-Ford World Rally Team tightened its grip on the top two places of Rally Norway during a dramatic second leg today. Read more...

Stobart’s Solberg plays to the home crowd

Stobart’s Solberg plays to the home crowd 2007-02-18 – Press release from Stobart Read more...

Driver comments: SS15 Mountain 2

Driver comments: SS15 Mountain 2 2007-02-18 – End of stage flashes from SS 15 Mountain 2 Read more...

Start List Leg 3

Start List Leg 3 2007-02-17 – The start list for leg 3 is published. Read more ...

Just like daddy

Just like daddy 2007-02-17 – Solberg Junior, that is five year old Oliver, is watching his father Petter closely – and learning well. Read more...

Marcus or Mikko – which Finn will fly?

Marcus or Mikko – which Finn will fly? 2007-02-17 – Rally Norway has turned out to be a battleground for Finns. After Leg 2, Hirvonen is up front with Grönholm only 19.3 seconds behind him. Read more...

Driver comments: SS14 Hamar

Driver comments: SS14 Hamar 2007-02-17 – End of stage flashes from stage 14 Hamar Read more...

Mads Østberg out two stages into Leg 2

Mads Østberg out two stages into Leg 2 2007-02-17 – Mads Østberg was well-placed after Leg 1 and continued to progress towards the top ten but on SS10 Terningmoen, it all went wrong. Read more...

Driver Comments - SS13 Ringsaker 1

Driver Comments - SS13 Ringsaker 1 2007-02-17 – End of stage flashes from Stage 13 Ringsaker 1 Read more...

Loeb out. Battle of the brothers for podium.

Loeb out. Battle of the brothers for podium. 2007-02-17 – 12.9 seconds divide Petter in third and Henning in fourth after SS12 Lillehammer. Read more...

Driver comments: SS12 Lillehammer

Driver comments: SS12 Lillehammer 2007-02-17 – End of stage comments: Stage 12 Lillehammer Read more...

Mikkelsens big weekend

Mikkelsens big weekend 2007-02-17 – 17 year old rising star Andreas Mikkelsen, driving car number 17 in Rally Norway,  has only the top class drivers in front of him. Read more...

Driver comments: SS11 Mountain 1

Driver comments: SS11 Mountain 1 2007-02-17 – End of stage comments stage 11 Mountain 1 Read more...

Driver comments: Service D

Driver comments: Service D 2007-02-17 – Comments from the drivers at Service D Read more...

Driver comments: SS10 Terningmoen

Driver comments: SS10 Terningmoen 2007-02-17 – Driver comments at end of stage 10 – Terningmoen Read more...

Driver comments: SS9 Elverum 1

Driver comments: SS9 Elverum 1 2007-02-17 – End of stage comments stage 9 Elverum 1 Read more...

SS 10 start 6 minutes delayed

SS 10 start 6 minutes delayed 2007-02-17 – Due to a car blocking the road on SS 9 Elverum, SS 10 Terningmoen will be 6 minutes delayed. Read more...

FIA News Bulletin: Rally Norway Leg 1

FIA News Bulletin: Rally Norway Leg 1 2007-02-16 – Summary of the opening leg of Rally Norway 2007 from FIA Read more...

Driver comments: SS8 Kirkenær

Driver comments: SS8 Kirkenær 2007-02-16 – Driver comments from end of stage SS8 Kirkenær Read more...

Driver comments: SS7 Finnskogen

Driver comments: SS7 Finnskogen 2007-02-16 – Driver comments end of stage 7 Finnskogen Read more...

Driver comments: SS6 Kongsvinger

Driver comments: SS6 Kongsvinger 2007-02-16 – Driver comments from end of stage – SS6 Read more...

Start List Leg 2

Start List Leg 2 2007-02-16 – The start list for leg 2 is published. Read more ...

Driver comments: SS5 Opaker

Driver comments: SS5 Opaker 2007-02-16 – Driver comments from end of stage 5 Opaker Read more...

Driver comments: SS4 Grue

Driver comments: SS4 Grue 2007-02-16 – Driver comments from end of stage 4 Grue Read more...

Driver comments: SS3 Løten 2

Driver comments: SS3 Løten 2 2007-02-16 – Driver comments from end of Stage 3 Løten 2 Read more...

Driver comments: SS2 Haslemoen

Driver comments: SS2 Haslemoen 2007-02-16 – End of Stage comments from SS2 Haslemoen Read more...

Driver Comments - SS1 Løten 1

Driver Comments - SS1 Løten 1 2007-02-16 – Friday 16 February - Leg 1 - Driver Comments - SS1 Løten 1 Read more...

Petter’s dream came true

Petter’s dream came true 2007-02-16 – ”This is a very special day. Who would have thought that Henning and I would be sitting here getting ready to compete in a WRC event in Norway? Read more...

10,000 attended the opening

10,000 attended the opening 2007-02-16 – The start of Rally Norway was a crowd-drawer no one has seen the like of in Norway since the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in 1994. Read more...

Ford drivers ready for Norwegian winter roads

Ford drivers ready for Norwegian winter roads 2007-02-15 – The Ford Rally Team was in a happy and jocular mood when they met the press in Hamar on Wednesday evening. Read more...

Rally Top Delighted with WRC Winter

Rally Top Delighted with WRC Winter 2007-02-15 – “We are delighted to see the emergence of a new initiative such as WRC Winter” Read more...

Start of Rally Norway only hours away

Start of Rally Norway only hours away 2007-02-15 – The start of the first WRC event on Norwegian soil is only hours away. Rally Norway, and Petter and Henning Solberg in particular, has created enormous interest in the lead up to the start of the event in the centre of Hamar on Thursday evening. Read more...

Results Shakedown

Results Shakedown 2007-02-15 – Follow results from SHAKEDOWN here! Read more...

Meet the contestants

Meet the contestants 2007-02-14 – On Thursday the public will have the chance to meet the best drivers in the world and get their autographs. Read more...

The press can meet Petter and Henning here during Rally Norway

The press can meet Petter and Henning here during Rally Norway 2007-02-13 – Petter and Henning have a busy press conference schedule in the lead up to Rally Norway. Check the list here. Read more...

Gigi Galli is looking forward to Rally Norway

Gigi Galli is looking forward to Rally Norway 2007-02-13 – Last year, Gigi Galli from Italy shocked Nordic rally supporters when he battled with Daniel Carlsson for a 3rd place in Sweden. So he is now looking forward to Rally Norway. Read more...

Loeb wants one place higher!

Loeb wants one place higher! 2007-02-12 – ”One place higher,” Sebastien Loeb replied without hesitation when asked what he thought the biggest difference between Uddeholm Swedish Rally and Rally Norway would be for him. Read more...

Gardemeister hopes for more snow

Gardemeister hopes for more snow 2007-02-12 – Toni Gardemeister from Finland kicked off Uddeholm Swedish Rally by winning the first spectator stage at the racetrack in Karlstad on Thursday. He is now hoping for more snow when he competes in Rally Norway with his Mitsubishi. Read more...

Big Brother Solberg attacks Grönholm and Loeb

Big Brother Solberg attacks Grönholm and Loeb 2007-02-12 – All of a sudden Henning Solberg, older brother of Petter, is the hotter bet for the upcoming Rally Norway, round 3 of WRC. Read more...

Short way for the teams as the WRC moves to Norway

Short way for the teams as the WRC moves to Norway 2007-02-12 – Just four days after crossing the finish line in Sweden, the teams are back in action in neighbouring Norway for the third round of the FIA World Rally Championship. Read more...

Henning Solberg turns up the heat on younger brother Petter

Henning Solberg turns up the heat on younger brother Petter 2007-02-09 – Petter has older brother Henning hot on his heels in the forests of Sweden. Read more...

Chris Atkinson in top form before Rally Norway

Chris Atkinson in top form before Rally Norway 2007-02-09 – Chris Atkinson is more than pleased after snatching a fourth place in the Monte Carlo Rally and having the best time in the shakedown in Sweden. Read more...

NRK opens coffers for Rally Norway

NRK opens coffers for Rally Norway 2007-02-09 – The Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation planned a massive coverage of Rally Norway. Read more...

Free shuttle buses to Rally Norway

Free shuttle buses to Rally Norway 2007-02-08 – During Rally Norway, there will be a free shuttle bus service in Kongsvinger and Hamar to transport the public to the nearby special stage arenas. Read more...

Snow tyres explained

Snow tyres explained 2007-02-08 – Tyre selection for the two snow rallies is one of the most crucial decisions a team or driver will have to make. Read more...

Elks on Stage

Elks on  Stage 2007-02-05 – Today King Elk rules alone on the Rally Norway special stages. Read more...

Norwegian surprises on home ground?

Norwegian surprises on home ground? 2007-02-05 – Norwegian rally drivers have never been this good and there may be a few surprises in store in Rally Norway. Read more...

Andreas Mikkelsen (17) ready for Rally Norway

Andreas Mikkelsen (17) ready for Rally Norway 2007-02-02 – Despite only being 17 years old, Andreas Mikkelsen has already competed in a WRC round. Read more...

Speedy stamps

Speedy stamps 2007-02-02 – Norway Post is due to launch three new stamps on 6 February. Read more...

From French tarmac to Nordic snow

From French tarmac to Nordic snow 2007-01-31 – As he prepares for the Swedish Rally, Henning Solberg is looking forward to driving on a different surface to tarmac in the French Alps. Read more...

Tales from a Norwegian national rally

Tales from a Norwegian national rally 2007-01-30 – Last years Rally Norway runner-up, Mads Østberg, won the Rally Hadeland Saturday in his Subaru, as he did in the first round of the season. Read more...

Buy your rally ticket now

Buy your rally ticket now 2007-01-29 – Tickets to Rally Norway 2007 are now available. Buy tickets and programme here. Read more...

Superb winter conditions for Rally Norway

Superb winter conditions for Rally Norway 2007-01-29 – Good snowfall and low temperatures over a long period have given almost optimum conditions along the entire Rally Norway course. Read more...

Rally Norway will be an eco-advocate

Rally Norway will be an eco-advocate 2007-01-26 – Rally Norway is following the Norwegian Prime Minister’s lead and will purchase environmental quotas. Read more...

Impressive entry list

Impressive entry list 2007-01-11 – The WRC in Norway has attracted a record number of entrants, with the entire world rally elite in place. Read more...

Norwegian Prime Minister to open Rally Norway

Norwegian Prime Minister to open Rally Norway 2007-01-04 – Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg has accepted the invitation to open Rally Norway at the opening ceremony. Read more...

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 2006-12-22 – Rally Norway wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Read more...

National Broadcaster becomes rally-TV

National Broadcaster becomes rally-TV 2006-12-14 – The Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation has signed the agreement for the Norwegian TV-rights for the FIA WRC. Read more...

Regulations and entry form

Regulations and entry form 2006-12-12 – The regulations and the entry form are now available for download. Competitors

20,000 rally passes available today

20,000 rally passes available today 2006-12-05 – The 20,000 first rally passes for Rally Norway 2007 are now available via the web site. Almost 10,000 VIP-passes are already acquired. Read more...

Great interest for Rally Norway in Wales

Great interest for Rally Norway in Wales 2006-12-03 – One houndred-something guests and international sports journalists attended the presentation of Rally Norway in Cardiff, Wales. Read more...

Valentino Rossi wants to come to Norway

Valentino Rossi wants to come to Norway 2006-11-29 – Rossi has ambitions to further his rally experience, and he is targeting an event on snow in the near future. Read more...

The Mountain with 90 days to go

The Mountain with 90 days to go 2006-11-15 – This is the view at SS11/SS15 The Mountain in the middle of November. Read more...

Tickets available soon

Tickets available soon 2006-11-08 – Now is the time to make frequent vistits to rallynorway.com. When the tickets are out for sale, this is where they are first available. Read more...

Only 100 days to go

Only 100 days to go 2006-11-06 – A giant clock was set up in the centre of Hamar today so that passers-by can follow the last 100 days countdown until the start of Rally Norway 2007. Read more...

Winter has already arrived

Winter has already arrived 2006-10-31 – Early snow lays a white blanket across Rally Norway’s landscape 107 days before the event begins. Read more...

Prepares special stage access for disabled spectators

Prepares special stage access for disabled spectators 2006-10-31 – Rally Norway is making great efforts to provide easy access for disabled people. Read more...

Competing for WRC rounds is positive for Rally Norway

Competing for WRC rounds is positive for Rally Norway 2006-10-24 – Rally Norway relishes the contest to become a regular part of WRC from 2009 onwards and is competing enthusiastically. Read more...

Importation of equipment

Importation of equipment 2006-10-12 – The Directorate of Customs and Excise has established a close co-operation with Rally Norway. Read more...

Rally Norway is nominated for FIA Junior Rally Championship

Rally Norway is nominated for FIA Junior Rally Championship 2006-09-29 – FIA has nominated Rally Norway as the first round of FIA Junior Rally Championship in 2007. Read more...

Rally Guide 1 is available!

Rally Guide 1 is available! 2006-09-15 – Rallyguide 1 (RG1) is now available. This document provides practical information for competitors, teams and media. Read more...

Rally Norway adds spectacular winter exploits to WRC

Rally Norway adds spectacular winter exploits to WRC 2006-09-14 – Norway’s WRC round, 16-18 February 2007, will contain numerous spectacular Special Stages. Read more...

Rally Norway 2007 special stage by special stage

Rally Norway 2007 special stage by special stage 2006-09-14 – Here are the special stages for Rally Norway 2007 Read more...

Norwegian Ford Executive looks forward to Rally Norway

Norwegian Ford Executive looks forward to Rally Norway 2006-08-29 – Ingvar Sviggum, Ford of Europe’s VP of European Sales Operations, is exited at the prospect of a WRC round in Norway. Read more...