Co-driver Steve Harris.
Crazy overtakes in the dust. I passed 5 cars and I set day`s fastest time in front-wheel drive.
Motorsport news: “Finnish youngster Jari-Matti Latvala had an good run on only his third rally in britain, as he and Steve Harris took their Gp N Renault Clio to a class win.”.
9th overall, Class 6 1st
Rally car: Renault Clio, group N, front-wheel drive.
Asquith Autosport as service team.
Motor sport coach Pentti Airikkala.
Co-driver Steve Harris.
I had to stop due to driving off the road on fifth stage. I tried too hard.
Motorsport news: “He is a very highly regarded talent back in Finland and has really come over here to get his licence and acquire some experience,” said team principal Richard Aquith.
Retirement SS5
Rally car: Renault Clio, group N, front-wheel drive.
Asquith Autosport as service team.
Motor sport coach Pentti Airikkala.
Co-driver Steve Harris.
My first ever special stage 30 km. Punctures, tyres were changed in stage.
Internet note: Driver announced: “I have just done my first ever special stage”. He seemed delighted.
38th overall, Class S5 1st
Rally car: Renault Clio, group N, front-wheel drive.
Asquith Autosport as service team.
Motor sport coach Pentti Airikkala.
Was written in Hanaa 24.5.2002 -magazine:
“Corolla driver Jari-Matti Latvala had biggest favorite pressures in youngsters’ group. This time Latvala wasn’t able to take the victory, because Honda Civic pilot Jani Hirvonen was fastest at the both runs.”
Was written in VM 6/2002 -magazine:
“In youngsters’ group we didn’t have to guess who’s gonna win, because Corolla driver Jari-Matti Latvala was there. He took the victories at both days by over six seconds margin.”
Was written in Hanaa 8/2002 -magazine:
“In youngsters’ group Jari-Matti Latvala from Alavuden UA was overwhelming. Latvala who is driving with Toyota Corolla drove the route with the time 1.09,18. Latvala was over seven seconds faster that Jani Hirvonen, who was second fastest.”
Was written in Hanaa 12.4.2002 -magazine:
“The were seven drivers in youngsters’ group. Well-known fighting couple Jari-Matti Latvala – Joonas Lindroos were controlling the competition. Latvala, with Corolla, was the fastest man at the both passes, and took his 22nd victory.”
Was written in Viiskunta 25.3.2002 -magazine:
“Jari-Matti Latvala continued his convincing winning streak also in Eläinpuisto sprint at the youngsters’ group. At the second pass times were better, because there weren’t so many yellow warning flags than in the first pass. Jari-Matti Latvala’s time 2.19,88 was over second faster than Lindroos.”
Was written in Hanaa 22.3.2002 -magazine:
“Youngsters’ group was again Jari-Matti Latvala’s show, nevertheless Latvala wasn’t happy with his performance. – My driving wasn’t good today. It was very slippery and there were couple of big moments at the first pass. Now we will start proper driving training, told Latvala, who had brand new engine. Latvala took the win by 4,21 seconds to Sami Korvola, who is representing Pohjankyrö UA.”
Was written in Hanaa 22.3.2002 -magazine:
“In youngsters’ group Jari-Matti Latvala took the win again with Corolla GT. This time the time would be second fastest in general group and the fastest in juniors’, so yongter’s speed is consistent event after event.”