Tapio Rainio
Born: 22 February 1948
Hometown:
Tapio Rainio at the 1976 Rallye of 1000 Lakes, where he finished 7th.
- 1971 Finnish Rally Championship for Drivers (Group 2) Opel Rekord / Opel Ascona
- 1972 Finnish Rally Championship for Drivers (Group 2) Opel Ascona
- 1976 Finnish Rally Championship for Drivers (Group 4) Saab 96 V4
Rainio drove for Opel in 1971: (L) On the way to the Finnish Championship, and (R) at the 1000 Lakes.
In 1979, Rainio drove a Toyota Celica at 1000 Lakes, again finishing 7th overall.
| Year | Rally | Finish | Car | Co-driver |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1000 Lakes | 2nd | Opel Kadett | Erkki Nyman |
| 1972 | 1000 Lakes | 4th | Opel Ascona | Erkki Nyman |
| 1973 | 1000 Lakes | 7th | Saab 96 V4 | Erkki Nyman |
| 1974 | 1000 Lakes | 7th | Saab 96 V4 | Erkki Nyman |
| 1976 | 1000 Lakes | 7th | Saab 96 V4 | Erkki Nyman |
| 1977 | Arctic Lapland | 2nd | Saab 96 V4 | |
| 1978 | 1000 Lakes | 6th | Toyota Celica | J. Markkula |
| 1979 | 1000 Lakes | 7th | Toyota Celica | Erkki Nyman |
| Castrol South Africa | 2nd | Toyota | ||