Challenge & setup

• Essentially an asphalt rally but unpredictable mountain weather brings varied conditions.
• Competitors must expect snow, ice and dry asphalt - often encountering all in the same stage.
• They must balance the need for grip in winter weather with that required for dry asphalt.
• Shrewd tyre selection providing the best compromise for frequently changing conditions is key.
• Experience and the ability to ‘read’ conditions is vital.

 

Car setup

• Asphalt suspension.
• Wacky tyre selections which can include studded rubber on opposite corners of the car, matched with dry weather asphalt rubber.
• Two spare tyres is normal.