I’ve just watched all four episodes of this remarkable series and it is, without doubt, the most insightful and professional insight into rallying in general, and the Finnish approach in particular, that I have ever had the pleasure of watching. I rallied at national and international level in the 1970s and 1980s, often in the same events as many of these Flying Finns - although they were leagues ahead of me, meaning that I was effectively in an entirely different event! In many of the events I was a co-driver, rather than a driver, but when I did drive I quickly realised that I would never, ever, have the time, commitment and more importantly, the skill to achieve their goals! I have been fortunate enough to have sat alongside Rauno in a Mini Cooper S on an exhibition test during the first Pirelli Classic Marathon, and with Eric Carlsson in a Saab at Goodwood, and been mesmerised by their apparently effortless skills. The re-creations in this series are really awe inspiring, with their minute attention to period detail. The fact that there are no driver interviews is also a real bonus; ‘just’ modest drivers calmly telling their stories in a truly humble manner. You might have guessed by now that I loved this story. I hope that the same production team can turn their skills to other areas of rallying, but Flying Finns are unbeatable!
M-sport were always testing with toni..... I was at most of the tests... they were always cut short though because he'd normally throw it into the trees after 3 or 4 runs on the stage😅
I’ve just watched all four episodes of this remarkable series and it is, without doubt, the most insightful and professional insight into rallying in general, and the Finnish approach in particular, that I have ever had the pleasure of watching. I rallied at national and international level in the 1970s and 1980s, often in the same events as many of these Flying Finns - although they were leagues ahead of me, meaning that I was effectively in an entirely different event! In many of the events I was a co-driver, rather than a driver, but when I did drive I quickly realised that I would never, ever, have the time, commitment and more importantly, the skill to achieve their goals! I have been fortunate enough to have sat alongside Rauno in a Mini Cooper S on an exhibition test during the first Pirelli Classic Marathon, and with Eric Carlsson in a Saab at Goodwood, and been mesmerised by their apparently effortless skills.
The re-creations in this series are really awe inspiring, with their minute attention to period detail. The fact that there are no driver interviews is also a real bonus; ‘just’ modest drivers calmly telling their stories in a truly humble manner. You might have guessed by now that I loved this story. I hope that the same production team can turn their skills to other areas of rallying, but Flying Finns are unbeatable!
Absolutely FABULOUS. Thanks for the sub titles and the whole series of videos!! Brilliant
Good to see Toni Gardemeister again 😊😊
HVALA ZA VIDEO ,ODLIČAN
Olipas perkeleen hyvä sarja.
Spectacular. !!
Great doco,thanks for posting 🍻
Awesome 👏
Jari-Matti Latvala got the last "No way".
Jarri was always great for the overcommitment
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.... 😷😷😷🤦♀️🤷♀️
M-sport were always testing with toni..... I was at most of the tests... they were always cut short though because he'd normally throw it into the trees after 3 or 4 runs on the stage😅
Yeah, that happened. LMFAO :DDD