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VIDEO: Rocky Mountain Rally 2008 Highlights

Video highlight reel from the wet and muddy 2008 Rocky Mountain Rally, round two of the Canadian Rally Championship.  Thanks to The Easy Rider for the continued support, and Fleet Signs & Graphics for the great banners and decals.

Richard Takes Win in New Car

Heavy rain and fog poured over the Porcupine Hills today as rally crews battled the conditions and each other towards the finish of the rally. Pat Richard and Alan Ockwell took the win today in the brand new 2008 Subaru WRX STI.

Comments from Skyline Finish

Heavy fog and rain have set in over the top of the Porcupine Hills today. We caught up with competitors at the end of the day’s second stage to see how they were fairing in the foul conditions.

Richard Leads at End of Day One

Teams finished the day at Race City, the super special held in Calgary. As cars began pulling into service, it quickly became apparent that attrition was starting to affect teams. Antoine L’Estage was nowhere to be seen and Andrew Comrie-Picard arrived on a tow strap behind Warren Currie.

Attrition Hits Hard in Calgary

The clouds over Calgary parted this morning, only to close up and rain onto the first stages of the Rocky Mountain Rally. Attrition took effect early, knocking out teams over the first stages of the day.

VIDEO: First Test of Subaru Rally Team Canada 2008 STI

Pat Richard takes the new Rocket Rally/Subaru Rally Team Canada 2008 Impreza STI out for its first test session prior to the Rocky Mountain Rally.

Canadian Rally Comes to Calgary

The Rocky Mountain Rally is the second stop in the Canadian Rally Championship. Based in Calgary, Alberta, the rally is also the first gravel event of the season. Rain started falling yesterday, and is forecast throughout the weekend making conditions muddy and slick.

Rally Tire Strategy with ACP

Andrew "ACP" Comrie-Picard discusses rally tire choice and strategies to handle every surface from snow to mud to gravel.  Part of ACP Rally's weekly video series produced by Flatovercrest.com.

VIDEO: Onboard with Ken Block - 2008 Olympus Rally

Take a fast ride with Ken Block & Alex Gelsomino over one of the shorter and more technical stages at the 2008 Olympus Rally.  They still hit the magical 80mph average speed limit however.