Mixed-surface format for WRC finale

The spectacle has been raised for fans planning to attend the FIA World Rally Championship powered by Nokia finale with confirmation of RallyRACC-Rally de Espana’s mixed-surface format plus a new stage in host town Salou.

Scheduled from 8-11 November, organisers have added more gravel sections to day one (9 November) than in the previous two seasons with Saturday and Sunday’s route covering asphalt-only tests.

Full details of the Salou stage have yet to be released but it will total two kilometres and run on asphalt and gravel in close proximity to the PortAventura permanent service area. It is due to start at 16:40hrs local time on 9 November.

Event organisers have confirmed details of the Qualifying Stage, which starts with a 970-metre stretch on gravel and finishes on a section of asphalt lasting 1970 metres. It will take place in the Emprius de Salou area on 8 November and offers excellent spectating points for fans and ample car parking.

RallyRACC will include 18 stages over a competitive distance of 405.40 kilometres. As well as counting as round 13 of the WRC, the event is also the last of the season for the Super 2000 and Production Car world championships, the FIA WRC Academy and the Rally Class initiative.