On board from Lahti Historic Rally

In this video Jari-Matti shows us just what his Ford Escort MkII RS BDA can do. Absolutely flying through the forests of Southern Finland the Escort dances it's way through the trees and over the gravel and heart stoppingly through junctions and seemingly impossible speeds (So much so even his co-driver was worried) But have no fear Jari-Matti is here. Select full screen and turn the sound up to hear all 10800 rpm from the singing BDA

[@theant9821]

The driving with a H pattern box is so much more impressive. The footwork required is incredible.

[@MrVanhapieru1]

Dogbox gearbox so no clutch needed really, especially when shifting down...

[@MrBanaanipommi]

thats actually easy '

[@drazenbudis7881]

@@MrVanhapieru1 Its not a dogbox and you can clearly see him using the clutch on every shift

[@truejayoh]

Not dog box. He's also heeltoeing.

[@bartdenhartog6466]

@@drazenbudis7881, how can you tell it's not a dogbox?

[@JariMattiLatvalaWRC]

Lahti, in Finland, about an hour north of Helsinki, or ten minutes, depends who's driving :-)

[@cedricgermain7977]

😂

[@miroslavvalachy5978]

Jari-Matti i have one question about heel/toe,i saw that you didnt use this technic?i know that the car has dogbox, but what is your opinion about this technic?use it or not?

[@mpainter22]

I met jari Marti latvala once at castle coombe and told my son that latvala is the Finnish Colin McRae, he (latvala) heard me and said if only I was that good.

[@kevedwards]

He seems like such a cool guy. 👍

[@pitacioks728]

Huge respect for them both.

[@drazenbudis7881]

Colin McRae was Scottish Ari Vatanen

[@clarissafarmer3547]

He’s so relaxed, looks like just a Sunday drive for him

[@nightowlrally]

The man has forgotten more about rally driving than I've ever learned. Absolutely incredible.

[@clarissafarmer3547]

Night Owl Rally I think he’s one of the fastest outright wrc drivers ever, he reminded me of the late Colin McRae

[@miisu]

How can anyone dislike this??? This pure poetry in motion.

[@yeahnahsweetas]

He was really on the limit here, this was awesome to watch.

[@TheAnnoyingAsian]

3:33 Amazing skill

[@najeedalshakhshir4959]

I scrolled down hoping to see such a comment. What a work of art.

[@miisu]

This must be the best rally clip ever.

[@mmafan2223]

holy crap the sequence that starts at 3:30, WOW! Showing the fans the level it takes to be perennial top 3 in WRC. I hope this is your year, Jari Matti! I root for you!

[@roywhiteo5]

so many words are poping into my head watching this but i cant make a sentence out of them so im just going to say wow

[@sandamgroup]

how can anyone give that a thumbs down? that was like ballet...the one arm bandit unreal

[@mrz5705]

This is the best by far in vid I've ever seen, and I've seen a lot.

[@daintellekt]

Great control and handling ! Courageous driving.

[@PANTHERBURNS]

Now this is how you drive an Escort on the limit...Sucks that he didn't have a ride this year in WRC. Hopefully he will come back. I think he is the longest competing WRC driver. He is pretty funny when they interview him at the end of stages. They should make him a commentator or something.

[@federicopolisha]

Too much perfection for one video.

[@jamesray8912]

Kudos to WRC drivers, this guy has appendages made of cold steel!

[@majik16106]

yah, had to share with all my friends, that flying transition at 3:32... art. Just amazing to watch. I love watching the older historic rallies. The cars move so much more. Reminds me of watching Sainz, Hakinen, Mcrae, Burns, and Gronholm when I was younger.

[@PhantomMark]

Stunning, Jari-Matti looks far more at home in this car and far more natural than he ever does in the WRC cars IMHO. Epic awesome brilliant vid, thanks for sharing :)

[@CJModiano]

Jari, you've just become my favorite WRC driver. If I was a pro racer, I'd be uploading awesome and interesting onboards for my fans too. The car and driving in this video are amazing, thank you so much for uploading! I've subscribed, and look forward to more awesomeness from you in the future! Good luck in Germany!

[@6potpig]

It is one thing to have balls, it is quite another to display such finesse and racecraft in a random set of conditions, pacenotes aside. Respect.

[@janvanv]

No Pacenotes in this one, its a Route Book only..So "blind"...That makes this even more crazy.

[@heikkotiits6196]

This wasnt just rallying, this was pure art.

[@wiw6540]

Shows that you dont need fancy sequentials and paddles! Brilliant lines and carrying speed. Top class!!

[@SteveCardiff]

Dog leg first gear, screaming 2 litre BDA, massive pair of balls and thoroughly entertaining. They don't make em like that anymore :(

[@schmitty1437]

Jari-Matti I love you so much you're beautiful inside and out thank you for being my friend

[@andreadiatene]

Damn, I love Jari-Matti's driving style and with this Escort it just gets more epic than ever! One of the most talented drivers of all times.

[@hevonen3569]

I thing so👍

[@Hardcorakias]

From 3.33 till 3.42 I think I pissed my self :D Awesome driver.

[@allanmacbadger5692]

Back in his heyday they called Roger Clark Mr Sideways and he amusingly quoted that he was only ever worried when he was looking out through the back window.

[@wrek496]

gets better every time I watch it!

[@arkhsm]

At 3:39, that was indeed talent !!!

[@64fairlane305]

just daily driving in my book

[@exarkunn69]

Goose bumps EVERYWHERE!

[@osotegrande]

OMG! Indy 500 zzzzzzzzzzzz Nascar zzzzzzzzzzzzzz That's the real shit right there!

[@theant9821]

Tom Albrecht your not wrong mate

[@taylorclinton3120]

Seriously brilliant driving. Give these men medals.

[@msa-tt4bg]

13 minutes made to feel like a 2 hr ride from hell.

[@97Giannaras]

dat sound..... i love this video

[@MrLundefaret]

This shows the true brilliance of one of the fastest WRC-pilots ever. In a WRC-car its difficult to see who really can drive, but in a RWD like this, you show the true mastery. One thing is the incredible speed over crests, into turns etc, but the most impressive (except for the "happening" around 3.30 WTF!) is how the exit speed and acceleration is kept by keeping the car pointed strait at the exits. Incredible! WRC should be made RWD, with unlimited engines and aerodynamics!

[@marxmann3564]

this is what you called real driving pure connectivity with the road and car because everything about it is real manual and analog driving love this video very much had to subscribe to this channel

[@thewalrus1968]

unreal ... respect !!

[@EucPete]

Just love it! That sweet sounding BDA engine give me goosebumps!!

[@jyrihamalainen3110]

I think nobody, I mean nobody, has never ever driven so fast with historic-spec Escort mk2 on gravel. Partly because of the tires but mostly because of Jari-Matti. 💪💪💪

[@MofoFunk84]

This is man and machine in perfect harmony; what a legend!

[@Zero-vl8jm]

Beautiful drive

[@florestogo]

Massive skilled drivers hands down!

3:34 - 3:43 On the very limit ! Always impressive to see Latvala driving, very flamboyant and spectacular.

[@rocketpunch12210]

Insane stuff. Good luck with the rest of the WRC season.

[@hevonen3569]

Voin sanoa. Yksi hurjimmista rallipätkistä koskaan mitä olen nähnyt.👍

[@w1zardssleeve]

I assume the dislikes are from Americans who don't understand the concept of turning right?

[@maikicba]

ha ha ha!!!!! LOL!

[@prescott231233]

I laughed so hard at this! 😂

[@ramasama2373]

jajaja

[@GeorgeX.]

Or changing gears

[@larrywarner8787]

You are full of it.

[@ITAlife98]

Grip hack, definately grip hack... THAT"S INCREDIBLE!!

[@afthefragile]

Whaaa I didn't know Jari-Matti had his own youtube channel! Awesome!!!!

[@patrzjestemblatem]

One of the best of all onboards on youtube

[@TheRoggan123]

Wow.... THAT is some proper on the limit driving!!

[@amjayes2]

About million times more interesting than the shitty incars we have had in the WRC coverage for the past ten years or so.

[@FukYourWay]

Power to weight goes out the window with balls that big!!!Amazing skills!

[@alejandrofort9441]

Just an amazing class of RWD driving with such an engine power. Looks like it is your backgroud, impressive driving

[@AEddleston]

What a stage! getting wild, yeoowww!

[@TheStigSP-BR]

Like a MAD MAX! My God what a stage! Congratulations. All luck for you in Germany awesome awesome this onboard lifts up

[@digigarb]

Had a Datsun 1600 with 240BHP years ago. Went like the clappers. This beauty has 287 apparently! Must be so much fun to drive!

[@pyromanoggdash58]

God bless that duo

[@evovolvo]

One of the most awesome onboards I have ever seen. Holy shit.

[@JusTChaD88]

Can't see Jarri's face in the vid, but I'll bet he's as calm and relaxed as he always looks in the driver's seat!

[@Keemo577]

God I love watching videos like this! Wish I could be in one!

[@wobblysauce]

Looks so relaxed.

[@ZSTB2024]

good job !!!!! thank you for the performance and clip

[@miburosaito]

Absolutely phenomenal driving!

[@restoworks5066]

Awesome driver awesome car and that screaming BDA WOW

[@gasixteenb11]

my first race car was an escort i was judging the gears whilst he was driving i even recognized when he lost that gear. i still have a crush on these cars and will build another someday.

[@fredypedrozo3197]

genial!!! siempre fue mi idolo Jari Matti !! desde ARGENTINA

[@VinceCannavaII]

awesome racing

[@Rrequin]

I've just watched the Portugal Rally and you won! Great victory :-)

[@joejohnson1011]

Awesome driver!! Well sorted mk2 escort.FLAT. OUT.

[@brunoamaro1988]

FANTASTIC

[@Silli999]

Flying Fin "King of the Gravel Roads". You gotta love that bda moar :)

[@CurtisFraser15]

i really do love your driving style man :)

[@BartLang63]

5:20 That sounded expensive!!! Seriously though, that is just remarkable driving and a lovely car too. What a talented man!

[@cassiocameron]

Nice!! One of the best driving videos i ever see!! Congratulations!!

[@con_joe5526]

This is my ol fella when we were late for school "right we're here!....ah bollox did anyone lock the front door?!?"

[@Tropicsca]

so much driving skillz my head is going to explode

[@darkdog73]

Great drive, great race, great land...

[@konstak0L]

badass. i think jari knows this track pretty good :D

[@JoacimBoive]

I just smiled the entire ride! Awesome driving!

[@R2-D292]

Loud and very fast ! i like it ! it must been sound epic to the spectators ..

[@robarmstrong3408]

Fantastic driving

[@VickersV]

Brilliant my god, controlled madness.

[@jammer5375]

the best drivers in the world, on the edge all of the time .

[@plsdonttttt]

SICK !

[@MrVenne73]

That BDA is singing beautifully!

[@crazymxrider]

Stunning drive!

[@Rahhhhhnman]

almost breathed a sigh of relieve when 4th gear let go near the end there, phew...what a drive.

[@servicartronics2161]

Jari-Matti el mejor!

[@airstrings]

Beautiful!

[@rickyhuff]

Brilliant driving!

[@PeterM0911]

Hard to believe how good Sebastien Loeb is because, you drive like a god but, you never beat him over all. So he must drive like the devil! Seriously amazing video, it's shows you got some balls boy! I hope you will reach you goal with VW soon. Godd luck and keep going as this!

[@fastlatino]

this guy is a BEAST!

[@markh3329]

perfect driving corner

[@gordondonnelly5394]

nice driving jari. wish i was in passenger seat. lol. video is awesome.

[@zolario]

IMPRESIVE

[@NielsHeusinkveld]

Superb!

[@sieze2]

Awesome driving , simply outstanding, highlights for me are at 3m30s and 8m32s and 13m4s.

[@beepbeepboy]

from 3:31 to 3:41 was just terrifying to watch, well done sir

[@carlingerbich9141]

Amazing. What a ride.

[@samokrapez]

To hell with my cold-morning shower to wake me up, he can take me to work like that and I ll be awake for a week lol Nice run!

[@elvitrola1]

Excelent drive , jari is the very fast pilot..