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Jasper Vaher and co-driver Rait Jansen, competing as part of Toyota\u2019s development programme, were the crew to beat throughout Friday. The Estonian youngster topped qualifying earlier in the day, securing road position 22 for Saturday\u2019s stages. On the opening test, SS1 Br\u00e5teb\u00e4cken, the Toyota duo were once again fastest, edging out Sweden\u2019s Kalle Gustafsson and Jim Hjerpe by just 0.3 seconds.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s rally began at SS Tr\u00e4fors, located east of Karlstad. Spectators flocked to the stage from late morning to watch free practice ahead of qualifying, with the rally atmosphere continuing throughout the day until shakedown concluded at 16:00.<\/p>\n

Later, a vibrant crowd gathered in Karlstad city centre as the rally was officially opened with autograph sessions, driver interviews, opening speeches and all competing cars crossing the ceremonial start ramp under bright sunshine.<\/p>\n

The action then moved to the nearby Br\u00e5teb\u00e4cken stage, where the ERC field got its first taste of the fast and flowing roads of V\u00e4rmland.<\/p>\n

In ERC1, Jasper Vaher leads the rally by 0.3 seconds from Kalle Gustafsson, with Finland\u2019s Benjamin Korhola holding third place overnight.<\/p>\n

Ville Vatanen leads ERC3, also by 0.3 seconds, ahead of Craig Rahill, while Aatu Hakaletho tops both Junior ERC and ERC4 after the opening stage.<\/p>\n

Saturday features five special stages. The day begins with SS2\/4 V\u00e4rmskog and SS3 Stensj\u00f6n before the rally heads north for the afternoon loop consisting of SS5\/7 G\u00e5rdsj\u00f6 and SS6\/8 Colin\u2019s.<\/p>\n

Tickets are available on Tickster >><\/a><\/p>\n

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