The RallyRACC Catalunya-Costa Daurada was confirmed as the eighth and final test of European Rally Championship (ERC) This year’s FIA Championship, after being added to the calendar pending approval by the FIA World Motor Sport Council.
The rising stars of the ERC will clash with the legends of FIA World Rally Championship when both series come together in the RallyRACC Catalunya-Costa Daurada between the 20th and 22nd of next October.
The fast circuit-like tarmac roads in the hills of the ‘Costa Daurada’ – just down the coast from Barcelona – will welcome the ERC teams, with the Qualifying Stage on Thursday, before two days of background action on Friday and Saturday.
The two-day event includes up to 14 special stages totaling 240.60km and is the longest ERC rally of the season, ending in “Power Stage” by El Montmell24.40 kilometers, on Saturday afternoon.
Although the ERC round will take place on the same weekend as the WRC, it will be run as a separate event under the regulations of the ERC and the promoter of the WRC, which owns the commercial rights to both championships , will provide highlights, television and network content. social.
“We are very pleased to announce this event as the final round of this year’s championship,” said Ian Campbell, director of the ERC in the press release issued by his organization, which also emphasized that “the ERC is committed to raising the profile of young talents with aspirations to reach the top of the WRC, and the inclusion of Spain as a proof final will give them the perfect opportunity to show their skills.
The president of RACC, Joseph Mateunoted that “the rally will have a stronger impact than before and will be the perfect gift for fans to witness the two biggest world championships in the same event.”
Source: La Verdad
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