The entry deadline for Wales Rally GB, Britain's round of the 2012 FIA World Rally Championship, is less than a week away, falling on Tuesday 14th August. The British event, which takes place from Thursday 13th to Sunday 16th September, will cover more than 320km of competitive action across the famous Welsh countryside and also features an all-new special stage at Celtic Manor Resort, venue of 2010's Ryder Cup.

Wales Rally GB 2012 will see a ceremonial start in Llandudno in North Wales on Thursday, 13th September following a Qualifying Stage at Likes Land Rover Walters Arena on Wednesday 12th, before the event moves down to the classic Dyfnant, Hafren and Sweet Lamb and Myherin tests on Friday 14th. Following a remote service in Newtown, that loop of stages will be repeated on Friday afternoon.

Saturday 15th takes the event to the Epynt military range, where the stages of Crychan, Epynt and Halfway will be undertaken twice, after which the rally visits Celtic Manor Resort for the first time, before service in Cardiff. For the final day, Wales Rally GB visits Port Talbot, Rheola and Walters Arena, before returning to those stages again after Cardiff service. The official finish ceremony of the event will take place in Cardiff Bay after the final stage.

The entry fee for amateurs is 2,165 + VAT, while the fee for amateurs with a class 7 or 10 car is 1,470 + VAT.  Those interested can download the regulations and entry form from the competitor section of the Wales Rally GB website.

Tickets for Wales Rally GB 2012 are on sale now at www.walesrallygb.com.