Analysis
Rovanperä's dream Run video released in Jyväskylä
Kalle Rovanperä’s new drift video, filmed in his hometown of Jyväskylä, is now public after a year of planning.
Kalle Rovanperä has released a new drift video project, filmed in his hometown of Jyväskylä, Finland. The video, titled "Dream Run," features Rovanperä driving a Toyota GR Supra through city streets. This initiative follows the World Rally Championship (WRC) Rally Finland event.
Jyväskylä Homecoming
DirtFish reported that the filming took place on a Monday night in Jyväskylä. A Toyota GR Supra, driven by Rovanperä, was observed drifting at a 90-degree angle to the direction of travel. This spectacle attracted local attention, including a police officer who reportedly smiled at the scene. Rovanperä had hinted at an upcoming project to DirtFish during Rally Finland. The video was filmed after most WRC personnel had departed the city, though Takamoto Katsuta, Roope Korhonen, Juha Kankkunen, and Harri Rovanperä remained.
Influences and Production
Rovanperä was influenced by figures like Ken Block, known for his Gymkhana series, and Mad Mike, a renowned drifter. The Finnish driver stated to DirtFish that the initial concept for "Dream Run" emerged a few years ago. Planning for the project intensified a year prior to its release. The actual filming spanned three full days and nights. Rovanperä described the project as a dream, highlighting the unique opportunity to drift in specific city locations. He sought to combine elements from his inspirations with ideas from the video's director, Niko Hirvimäki. The City of Jyväskylä provided full backing for the project.
Impact and Reception
The video’s release allows Rovanperä to showcase his drifting skills beyond the rally stages. The chosen locations in Jyväskylä were described by Rovanperä as ideal for drifting. The project represents a significant personal endeavor for the Finnish driver. Toyota is a key sponsor of Rovanperä's WRC efforts, and the GR Supra is a production vehicle from the manufacturer. Details regarding the full financial backing by the city were not disclosed. The video is available to the public. DirtFish's Head of Media, David Evans, commented on the spectacle. This project is separate from Rovanperä's current WRC campaign, where he holds fifth place in the standings with 139 points, trailing Elfyn Evans with 201 points.
Status And Sources
This story is labelled Analysis, which means this is our reading of facts that are already established. The rules behind those labels are in the editorial policy, and the desk that published it is Sanni Koskela.
Written from the following reporting. Each link goes to the newsroom's own page, not to an aggregator:
- DirtFishdirtfish.com
