25 April 2013

Wales Rally GB moves to North Wales

Rally GB on the moveIrish rally fans planning to attend the 2013 Wales Rally GB from 14-17 November should take note that the rally has a new home for the UK's round of the FIA World Rally Championship in North Wales and a new competitive route, writes Trish Whelan.

Rally GB been based in South Wales since 2000. The rally's HQ and central Service Park will be located on a new site being prepared alongside the Toyota Engine Plant on Deeside in Flintshire. The event's ceremonial start will be hosted in Conwy on the Thursday evening with the finishing line celebrations in neighbouring Llandudno on Sunday afternoon.

Four days of competitive action will feature a more compact route with the majority of the timed Special Stages set in the classic Welsh forests. Both night and family-friendly spectator stages are being reintroduced and fans will be offered a wider range of tickets at lower prices than before.

See www.walesrallygb.com for more details.