As the sun sets over the rolling hills of Kentucky and Tennessee, the FIA is set to embark on a mission to evaluate the potential for hosting a full World Rally Championship (WRC) round in the United States. The candidate event, scheduled to take place from June 11-17, will see FIA delegates put their eyes on the prize, assessing every aspect of rally organization, from sporting operations to safety protocols. The timing of this event couldn't be more strategic, coinciding with the Southern Ohio Performance Rally, the fourth round of the American Rally Association (ARA) National Championship. At first glance, it may seem like an oversight, but the overlap is actually a deliberate move to get up close and personal with the U.S. rally community. Delegates will have the opportunity to explore stages and infrastructure, gaining a deeper understanding of the terrain and facilities. The program will also include a ...
As the sun sets over the rolling hills of Kentucky and Tennessee, the FIA is set to embark on a mission to evaluate the potential for hosting a full World Rally Championship (WRC) round in the United States. The candidate event, scheduled to take place from June 11-17, will see FIA delegates put their eyes on the prize, assessing every aspect of rally organization, from sporting operations to safety protocols.
The timing of this event couldn’t be more strategic, coinciding with the Southern Ohio Performance Rally, the fourth round of the American Rally Association (ARA) National Championship. At first glance, it may seem like an oversight, but the overlap is actually a deliberate move to get up close and personal with the U.S. rally community. Delegates will have the opportunity to explore stages and infrastructure, gaining a deeper understanding of the terrain and facilities.
The program will also include a visit to a round of the ARA National Championship, allowing the FIA team to engage directly with organizers, volunteers, and fans, as well as meetings with the proposed event promoter and organizer, Podium Event Partners. This is a crucial step in the process, as the FIA wants to ensure that any potential WRC event is well-received by the local community.
Podium Event Partners, with its extensive experience in multiple motor sport disciplines, including NASCAR, is well-equipped to handle the demands of hosting a WRC event. If the candidate event is successful, it could pave the way for the United States to rejoin the WRC calendar in 2027, marking a significant milestone for both the championship and rallying in the country.
The FIA’s American Rally Adventure is a step in the right direction, and with careful planning and execution, it could be the catalyst for a new era of rally racing in the United States. As the world’s top rally drivers and teams prepare for the WRC season, the U.S. rally community is holding its breath, hoping that this candidate event will be the key to unlocking a brighter future for American rallying.
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