WRC News Katsuta: I should be performing better The honesty of the answer was trademark Takamoto Katsuta, but it was still surprising. Where had he lost time in Estonia last week? Every corner…. Read more by David Evans July 27, 2023 3 min
WRC Features Why Estonia’s support of Latvia isn’t “political bulls***” Many months ago, when Urmo Aava told DirtFish he was pleased for Latvia and its inclusion into the World Rally Championship, I made a mental… Read more by David Evans July 26, 2023 3 min
WRC Features Toyota’s promise that unlocked Rovanperä’s domination For a car made on the world’s fastest rally roads, the Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 simply wasn’t fast enough last year. Watching Hyundai beat them… Read more by David Evans July 26, 2023 3 min
WRC Opinion David Evans: Estonia proved me wrong over the years I’m writing this slap, bang in the middle of the Gulf of Finland. Heading north. The wrong direction. How’s that possible? How can destination Helsinki… Read more by David Evans July 25, 2023 3 min
WRC News What exactly happened to Tänak’s broken engine? The process of stripping the engine which cost Ott Tänak and M-Sport the chance of winning last week’s Rally Estonia is underway back at the… Read more by David Evans July 25, 2023 2 min
WRC Features Rovanperä made a mundane rally mesmerizing Kalle Rovanperä smiled. Then laughed. He may or may not be a Tolkein Head, but the reference wasn’t lost on him. Before the start of… Read more by David Evans July 24, 2023 5 min
WRC News Drivers question use of man-made Estonia jumps Elfyn Evans smiled a wry smile. Asking the Welshman about jumps in Estonia is never the best idea. Four years ago, Evans suffered two compression… Read more by David Evans July 22, 2023 2 min
WRC News Neuville reveals how Hyundai unlocked its speed Thierry Neuville dared. Thierry Neuville delivered. Precisely one week ago, Hyundai Motorsport’s team leader stood in a field in England and told DirtFish he had… Read more by David Evans July 21, 2023 2 min
Features Rallying behind the Iron Curtain: Estonia’s Cold War heroes Anybody out there thinking they have it tough getting started in rallying, watch this movie. Everything’s easier when you’re not looking out for the men… Read more by David Evans July 21, 2023 3 min
ARA News Is there more to come from ARA’s new double champion? Recently crowned American champion Brandon Semenuk has told DirtFish there’s more to come from him on the stages in the coming years. The Canadian won… Read more by David Evans July 20, 2023 2 min
WRC News Could recce decide Rally Estonia? This week more than perhaps any other, the winner of the latest round of the World Rally Championship is being decided today. And yesterday. That’s… Read more by David Evans July 19, 2023 2 min
WRC Features Suninen’s approach has changed for his “second chance” Let’s rewind. It’s around this time in 2017. Rally Finland is drawing to a close with just over 10 miles to run. Competing at the… Read more by David Evans July 18, 2023 5 min
WRC Features The weekend with the right drivers in the wrong cars Alister McRae doesn’t do panicking. It’s just not him. Last Friday morning was about as close as the Scot got. Wheeling Steve Rimmer’s Ford RS200… Read more by David Evans July 18, 2023 3 min
WRC News Estonia vs Finland: A rivalry but also a collaboration Make it personal. If you’re searching sporting glory, it’s a widely accepted tactic to get to know your rival and then go route one with… Read more by David Evans July 18, 2023 3 min
Rally Features Rallying’s visionary who’s steps ahead of the WRC In rallying terms, Matias Henkola is our Thomas Edison. Our Tim Berners-Lee. He’s a trailblazing visionary. It’s quite possible you haven’t heard of him. You… Read more by David Evans July 16, 2023 3 min
ARA Features The impact Erin Kelly leaves on the rally community When’s the right time? That’s easy. There isn’t one. There just isn’t. Worlds fell apart again. On any level, the loss of Erin Kelly on… Read more by David Evans July 16, 2023 3 min
ARA News ARA competition director pays tribute to Erin Kelly ARA competition director Preston Osborn has talked of his memories of competing against Erin Kelly, who died in a crash at New England Forest Rally… Read more by David Evans July 15, 2023 2 min
ARA News New England Forest Rally canceled after co-driver fatality The second day of the New England Forest Rally has been canceled following the death of competitor Erin Kelly on Friday. The decision came following… Read more by David Evans July 15, 2023 2 min
