page 26 2013 Tommi Ahvala Feature Interview
The photo's that were taken outside of Tommi and his mother were with the side door to my right. If you go in through there, immediately on your left are these trophies that Mrs Ahvala keeps there.
Here are two good comparison photo. Unless you are my wife, people tend to leave there furniture where it is.
Tommi on the piano.
Tommi on the piano.
Significant family favourite photos from the walls
Jourko, Tommi and Jommi's father competing in enduro. Photo taken by Mrs Marja- Leena Ahvala. I told you she was good.
Tommi in his childhood bedroom. Ironically the room now records the life of Tommi with many many photo albums, trophies and more.
Another view of the same room
The crown is important to Tommi as it was made by Jourko and was given to Tommi at the time of his 1992 Championship win at the Watkins Glen round in the USA.
Tommi does not need asking twice to dress up :)
Even the family dog of the Ahvala's was well known in Finland. It was well known as it would always go to the trial. Here is rests in peace.
Tommi with his pet dog
Tommi used to practise for hours in the garden on his Bultaco Chispa.