SCORPION TYRES FOR THE FAST DIRT ROADS OF THE RALLY OF SCANDINAVIA, THIRD ROUND OF THE EUROPEAN FIA-ERC CHAMPIONSHIP

The European FIA ERC (European Rally Championship) heads for Karlstad, Sweden over the 30 May to 1 June weekend for the third round of the season, one of the most difficult and iconic events on the world rally stage. The stand-out features of this Swedish rally are the high speeds and the very slippery surfaces. Emerging on top for the past two years has been the home-grown champion, Oliver Solberg, always supported by Pirelli. However, this year, Solberg is a noticeable absentee because of his WRC commitments.

Apart from the local drivers, there are 33 entrants, including Jon Armstrong at the wheel of his Ford and Jos Verstappen and Andrea Mabellini both driving Skodas, all fitted with Pirelli tyres.

“Every year, the Scandinavian Rally is pure spectacle and I expect nothing less this time,” commented Terenzio Testoni, Pirelli Rally Activity Manager. “As usual, the route is very demanding with tricky terrain and unpredictable weather, which tests even the most experienced drivers. Our crews will be able to rely on a range of Scorpion tyres which, even on these surfaces, have always proved to work well and be reliable.”

The rally is run over 17 special stages, totalling 185 timed kilometres. Pirelli’s drivers can rely on three versions from the gravel Scorpion range: the K4A hard, the K6A soft, the prime tyre for this event, and the K8B super soft. As per the rules, each crew can use up to 16 tyres, including those chosen for qualifying.