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There were 59 cars in total in WRC, in Monte Carlo it was 49 and they had an historic rally a few days after WRC. If anything the historic cars should be going last, not in between WRC. Rally Sweden have had the historic cars for five years or so now, it hasn't always been part of the event so I think they could do without it.
Katsuta was the biggest surprise for me for sure. Tidemand, Veiby, Åhlin etc could literally drive from home and recce at the stages in advance if they wanted and they already have lots of experience.
I due wonder though how big of a difference there was between the Pirelli tires, which Katsuta used, and the Michelins which Tidemand and Veiby had. Tidemand said himself that he went flat out and couldn't catch Katsuta. Nonetheless, Katsuta did a great job of keeping up the pace and staying on the road.
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