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VIDEO: 2008 Olympus Rally Highlights

Flatovercrest.com video coverage of the 2008 Olympus Rally, Round 3 of the Rally America Championship. Held near Pomeroy, Washington, the rally featured fast gravel roads and teams were reaching speeds of over 130mph. Ken Block took his second win in a row over Subaru teammate Travis Pastrana and Rockstar Racing's Tanner Foust.  Produced by Warwick Patterson, written & narrated by Jen Horsey. Flatovercrest.com's coverage of the Olympus Rally is presented by DC Shoes and The Easy Rider.

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We have a new wallpaper available for download, featuring Ken Block and Alex Gelsomino drifting through the beautiful scenery of the 2008 Olympus Rally.  Two screen resolutions available:

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VIDEO: Onboard with Travis Pastrana at 2008 Olympus Rally

Ride on board with Travis Pastrana and co-driver Derek Ringer on one of the fastest stages in the Rally America Championship. Special Stage 5 at the 2008 Olympus Rally is a fast blast over the rolling farmland near Pomeroy, Washington, with cars hitting speeds of over 130mph.  Footage courtesy of Vermont SportsCar.

Also available in iTunes.  [Olympus highlights coming soon...]

Ken Block Continues Win Streak at Olympus Rally

Subaru Rally Team USA driver Ken Block claimed his second victory in a row at the Olympus Rally this weekend to extend his championship lead.

“With two wins in a row? I’m stoked,” said Block at the finish line. “We’re definitely looking to win the championship this year.”

Block and co-driver Alex Gelsomino were the clear favorites coming into this contest. They typically perform well on high-speed courses and drivers reported top speeds in excess of 130 mph on the long straightaways.

VIDEO: Easyrider's Rabbit Hill Snow Adventure

Most rally fans have seen Ken Block's Snow Park segment, and thought to themselves how they would love a chance to drive flat out around a ski hill.  Warren Currie from Easyrider Racing had the same thought, but also knew he might have the connections to make it happen. Soon enough, with the growl of exhaust echoing across the valley, and the first glimpse of light on the horizon, Warren rolled his car past the day lodge onto the snow, opened the throttle, and launched up the slopes for a morning he'll never forget.  We'll let him tell it in his own words... (Read on for story and photos)