The Northern Forest (Северный лес) is a baja rally in

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, Russia. The event is part of the

FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Bajas The FIA World Baja Cup, formerly known as the FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Bajas, is a Baja (cross-country rally), baja rally series organized by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, FIA, culminating with a champion driver, co-drive ...

, and is part of the Russian national season. It is run on ice and snow in late February. Entrants need an FIA competition license. The rally shares some of the sections that were used in the White Nights rally. The average temperature during the rally is usually round the .

History

The race began in 2002 as a Russian Cup event. Two years later it became part of the Russian Championship. It became an international race in 2006, and it was added to the FIA calendar in 2007. In 2009, it was incorporated to the

Winners

Eligible vehicles

Group T1: Improved Cross-Country Cars prepared according to the Appendix. «J» of the International Sporting Code Art. 285. Classes: T1.1 4x4 Gasoline T1.2 4x4 Diesel T1.3 4x2 Gasoline T1.4 4x2 Diesel Group T2: Cross-Country Series Production Cars prepared according to the Appendix. «J» of the International Sporting Code Art. 284. Classes: T2.1 Gasoline T2.2 diesel

References

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External links

Official website
Rally raid races Motorsport competitions in Russia FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Rallies races Sport in the Republic of Karelia 2003 establishments in Russia Recurring sporting events established in 2003