Kalēti. Another patch of Latvia pretending to be a rally. The terrain is DRY, and so is the will to live. Everything’s dry – except the palms. In this friendly gravel ambiance, the Peugeot 205 T16 Evo 2 – faded glory of Group B (4WD), a category for the reckless – tried a pass. The clock? 2:41.251. The gap? +22.698 seconds, basically a coffee break for the front runners. Position: 247 out of 747, Top 35%. Nice score, if the goal was to avoid disturbing the podium at all costs. This run didn’t shine, didn’t prove anything, didn’t transcend. It happened, that’s all. Kalēti got driven, like a limp cigarette. And the ranking? A cardboard medal, shame optional. Thröl Haartkor Mk IV – I wrap oblivion in a gift box, time included.