10 reasons to come to Secto Rally Finland
Secto Rally Finland is returning to the Jyväskylä Region once again and there won’t be any lack of speed and rally atmosphere. Do you already know of all the unique experiences during Secto Rally Finland this year? Check 10 reasons why this is the right time to travel to Jyväskylä, Finland for this World Rally Championship event!
1. Classics and new additions of the rally route
The route of Secto Rally Finland 2024 offers familiar gravel routes and entirely new special stages! The route has changed over 60% from last year, with up to 12% consisting of roads never driven in modern WRC rallies. Rally visitors will enjoy familiar landscapes at stages like Ruuhimäki, Harju, and the returning Ouninpohja. Meanwhile, the Saarikas special stage promises new experiences for drivers and visitors.
The rally atmosphere once again converges at Jyväskylä Harbor. The race kicks off on Wednesday with a ceremonial start at the harbor and concludes there also on Sunday with the podium. Additionally, the competition center and service park at Jyväskylä Paviljonki offer plenty to see throughout the entire race weekend!
2. The best organized rally in the world
Secto Rally Finland has been selected as the world’s best round of rally for several years. No less than 95,9% of the visitors recommend Secto Rally Finland! In previous years there have been nearly 260 000 visitors in the event. These numbers speak for themselves so come and join this high-quality event!
3. Responsibility of Secto Rally Finland
Responsibility is one of the most important principles of Secto Rally Finland. The organization was granted Visit Finland’s Sustainable Travel Finland –label, which is a major recognition for producing responsible travel experiences. Did you know that Secto Rally Finland has started to compensate their carbon footprint by planting trees. The growth of the seedlings will fully compensate the organisation’s and the competitors’ carbon footprint for the years 2021 and 2022, as well as 20 percent of the carbon footprint caused by the movement of the spectators.
4. Home of the double world champion
Come see how the world champion of 2022 and 2023, Kalle Rovanperä from Jyväskylä, performs in the rally in his home region. Rovanperä is aiming for his first victory in Jyväskylä this year.
5. Summer of the Jyväskylä Region as its finest
The Jyväskylä Region offers the rally visitors a lot of things to see and do! The rally route goes around the Jyväskylä Region and besides the rally itself, there is plenty to see. Jyväskylä Region is known for not only the variety of events and breathtaking sceneries, but also the pure nature, architecture of Alvar Aalto and the two Unesco sites. The summer cafes and activities are also worth checking! Find your favourites and fall in love with the summery Jyväskylä Region!
6. Finland’s most experiential harbour in Jyväskylä
The Paviljonki area in Jyväskylä is the center stage of Secto Rally Finland. Paviljonki is located right next to the most experiential harbour of Finland – the Jyväskylä Lutakko Harbour. Lutakko Harbour is known for its gorgeous landscapes towards the lake, famous Jyväskylä letters by the lake and the variety of services provided in the area. Will your activity of choice be walking on the legendary Rantaraitti Lakeshore Route, trying out the tasty restaurant menus or experiencing the lovely heat of sauna rafts?
7. The Sauna Region of the World
What would be a better way to relax during the rally than going to sauna? Jyväskylä Region is known as the Sauna Region of the World. From Jämsä the historical smoke saunas can be found in the Sauna Village. The trendy sauna restaurant Sataman Viilu is located in the Jyväskylä harbour. Enjoy the celebration of rally by going to sauna, and experience unforgettable moments in the Sauna Region of the World!
8. Rally brings people together
Secto Rally Finland connects crowds, competitors and many other stakeholders that are involved with the event. This makes Secto Rally Finland unique and communal. Communality of the event is also represented in the organization’s renewed logo in 2020, that is made by using the event’s charasteristic symbolism, such as the colours of Finnish flag and racecar tires. Who wouldn’t want to be a part of the awesome rally community!
9. The international atmosphere
Secto Rally Finland brings visitors to the Jyväskylä Region from everywhere in Finland and the world. The Jyväskylä city centre and harbour have a warm international atmosphere, and rally fans from all over the world can get to know each other and have fun together!
10. Living like a local
Experience Rally Finland like a local! What could possibly be a better option for getting to know the Jyväskylä Region, than to experience spots, sites and destinations recommended by locals? Why to follow the event with the eyes of an outsider, when you have the opportunity to live the weekend like a local!
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