News that Emil Lindholm has been chosen as this year’s Future Rally Star of Finland came as no great surprise, given his family progeny.

Six times 1000 Lakes winner, Markku Alen, with his his young child in 1982. (Photo: Martin Holmes)His father Sebastian was five-times national Finnish Rally Champion, his uncle is the twice World Champion and seven times 1000 Lakes Rally winner, Marcus Gronholm, and his great uncle was another Finnish national champion, Ulf Gronholm.

Currently the most celebrated rallying dynasty is the other side of Finland’s northern borders in Norway with the famous Solberg family, but propagating the rallying species has long been a proud Finnish tradition.

In the early ‘80s the Finnish family activities was a favourite topic in the national media at the time when the World Championship came to town for the 1000 Lakes Rally.

Drivers stayed at the rally headquarters Rantasipi Hotel and were encouraged to parade the next generation rally families for all to admire!

- Martin Holmes

SUBSCRIBE BELOW TO READ THE FULL STORY

RallySport Magazine Subscription
Select Subscription Level
Select Subscription Length
Recurring Subscription Cost
A subscription to RallySport Magazine give you access to all our rally content from Australia, New Zealand and around the world – with news, features and experiences nobody can match. Our team are dedicated to providing an unrivalled experience which shares, supports and promotes the sport of rallying.
Already have an account?

By clicking "Subscribe Now" you agree to receive news, offers and updates on RallySport Magazine. If you do not wish to receive marketing communications, you can update your preferences in My Account.

We will commence charging your payment method after the 7 day free trial expires. If you cancel after expiry of your trial, cancellation will take effect from the end of your current monthly subscription period. You will not be refunded any fees paid to RallySport Magazine unless otherwise set out in the terms and conditions.

Account Details
Payment Information

By clicking "Subscribe Now" you agree to receive news, offers and updates on RallySport Magazine. If you do not wish to receive marketing communications, you can update your preferences in My Account.

We will commence charging your payment method after the 7 day free trial expires. If you cancel after expiry of your trial, cancellation will take effect from the end of your current monthly subscription period. You will not be refunded any fees paid to RallySport Magazine unless otherwise set out in the terms and conditions.

Show Your Support

Author

Title

Go to Top