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Finland Rally demonstration run by Rovanperä

Overview

A WhatsApp screenshot posted on Instagram on 27 July 2026 sparked speculation that rally star Kalle Rovanperä might take part in a demonstration run at the Finland World Rally’s Harju special stage on 30‑31 July. The post, shared by co‑driver Jonne Halttunen and later echoed by Rovanperä, suggested the two were discussing a possible appearance, although they would not compete in the event.

Three days later, the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Secto Rally Finland in Jyväskylä featured a public Meet‑the‑Crews session with current WRC drivers and a Legends gathering of former Finnish and world champions. The programme concluded with the anticipated demonstration run on the Harju stage, where Rovanperä and Halttunen showcased a Toyota Corolla GT AE86, confirming the earlier rumors.

The sequence moved from speculation about a non‑competitive appearance to an actual exhibition during a marquee rally anniversary, highlighting the continued involvement of top Finnish rally figures in showcase events.

Entities

Kalle Rovanperä · Marcus Grönholm · Finland World Rally · Harju · Jyväskylä

Timeline

  1. 28 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Secto Rally Finland 75th Anniversary Brings Current Stars and Legends to Jyväskylä

    The 75‑year Secto Rally Finland in Jyväskylä featured meet‑and‑greet sessions with current WRC drivers and Finnish rally legends, ending with a demo run by Kalle Rovanperä and Jonne Halttunen.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Kalle Rovanperä rumored to join Finland World Rally demo in July

    A shared Instagram story shows a WhatsApp chat between Jonne Halttunen and Kalle Rovanperä, sparking rumors of a July 30‑31 demo run at the Finland World Rally’s Harju stage; the duo, champions in 2022‑23, have

Sources

autosport.com · blogit.savonsanomat.fi · forssanlehti.fi · hameensanomat.fi · iltalehti.fi · ksml.fi · rallyfinland.fi · rallyssimo.it