Group B classics - Hannu Mikkola driving monster Audi quattro S1 E2 in 1000 Lakes Rally Finland 1985

“When you started off, you were thrust forward so brutally that you would have thought that a five-ton truck had crashed into the back of you at full tilt. The power was unheard-of.” - 1983 World Rally Champion Hannu Mikkola describing the monsterous wing Audi S1 E2 introduced in summer 1985. In addition to the brutal power it was the first rally car to really exploit the possibilities of the aerodynamics. The end result was something the public had never witnessed before in these roads. Godspeed Hannu - Hyvää matkaa. ......................................................... Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:36 Shakedown and scrutineering 6:59 Day 1 - Disaster strikes 13:44 Day 2 - Chasing the leaders 26:55 Ouninpohja - the record drive 28:25 The aftermath ......................................................... 1000 Lakes Rally 1985 - from Friday 23th to Sunday 25th of August Stage distance: km Road section distance: km Total distance: 1, km Special stages driven: 50 Entries: 188 cars S