This weekend the Snowman Rally takes place. Traditionally the opening event of the Scottish Rally Championship it is so called because, surprise, surprise, there is often snow on the ground when it takes place. It has been a few years though since there has been so much snow for the drivers to contend with. There has been considerable new snowfall this week on top of 'old' snow so I'm sure it will make for some spectacular viewing. There are a number of 'classic' stages including the Glen Urquhart stage above Drumnadrochit on Loch Ness.
The rally was first held back in 1955 and probably it's most notable winner was the great Pentti Airikkala in 1976. Airikkala was one of the 'Flying Finns' who dominated world rallying over the past four decades.