The 2008 WRC rally Championship is now well under way, but there is still lots more action to come.

Below you will find our 2008 rally fixtures list these are regularly updated.

If you have news or information, about omissions, venue or fixture changes, we would be grateful for your information.

Neste Oil Rally Finland

July 31 - August 03, 2008

Formerly known as the 1000 Lakes, Neste Rally Finland is one of the most popular events on the calendar. It's a fast gravel affair, with high-speed runs along tree-lined tracks, peppered with fast, flying ‘yumps’ that demand absolute, balls-out commitment. No wonder it's a firm favourite for teams, drivers, media and fans alike. And this time Finland has also been chosen as the one event to hold both Junior and Production Car competition.

As ever, Rally Finland is based in the bustling student town of Jyvaskyla, located in the lake district area of central Finland. The town turns into a real party mecca for the weekend. It all makes for an incredibly friendly atmosphere that really hots up when the rally is over on the Sunday. If you're not so nightlife-inclined, however, the area and villages around the city are picturesque and calm, with plenty of stunning scenery and woodland areas to explore.

To win here, you need a savvy combination of tactical nous, smooth and efficient technique and flat-out commitment to cope with the high speeds, fast kinks and mammoth jumps that litter the smooth, loose-surface stages. Over the years, the event has been dominated by the Scandinavians (and most recently double champion Marcus Gronholm). They're used to driving on roads like these since they were knee-high to a grasshopper. That local experience counts.