22 action packed stages in the legendary Welsh forestsPlus live music, fireworks and fan-friendly RallyFests
After months of planning and preparation, the ‘new-look’ Wales Rally GB (14-17 November) is primed and ready for some spectacular action as the 2013 FIA World Rally Championship reaches its thrilling conclusion in the legendary Welsh forests.
The newly crowned 2013 WRC champion Sebastien Ogier heads the star-studded field which also includes two past Wales Rally GB winners from Scandinavia, Mikko Hirvonen and Jari-Matti Latvala. The established rally aces will be joined by former F1 grand prix winner Robert Kubica and Olympic gold medallist Amy Williams MBE.The high-speed show blasts off in Snowdonia on Thursday evening following a glittering Ceremonial Start in front of Conwy Castle. In total the competitors face 22 classic special stages, all run against the clock, before the winner is crowned back in Llandudno on Sunday afternoon.The event’s move to north Wales not only features a new Headquarters and Service Park in Deeside but also the inclusion of three exciting new, family-friendly RallyFest Stages at Sweet Lamb (Friday), Chirk Castle (Saturday) and Kinmel Park (Sunday). Aimed at providing a full day’s entertainment for all ages, these RallyFests include big screens, live music, car displays plus a host of other fun-filled attractions. There’s also live music on offer at the Service Park on Friday and Saturday evenings.“It all adds up to four incredible days of fabulous entertainment,” said Andrew Coe, Chief Executive of rally organiser International Motor Sports. “An unbelievable amount of work has gone into creating what’s really a totally new event based in north Wales, and everything is now all set for what’s going to be some cracking World Championship action. I can’t wait for the sporting show to start.”2013 WALES RALLY GB TIMETABLEThursday 14 November07:00-09:00 Free Practice Llandegla10:45 Qualifying Stage Llandegla13:30 Start order selection Deeside Service Park16:00 onwards WRC cars on display Llandudno Promenade17:15 Autograph signing Venue Cymru, Llandudno18:30 Ceremonial Start Conwy Quay19:05 Special Stage 1 Gwydyr19:38 Special Stage 2 Penmachno20:42 Special Stage 3 Clocaenog 122:08 Service Deeside Service ParkFriday 15 November06:30 Service Deeside Service Park09:37 Special Stage 4 Hafren 110:20 Special Stage 5 Sweet Lamb 1 (RallyFest)10:37 Special Stage 6 Myherin 112:28 Remote Service Newtown13:43 Special Stage 7 Hafren 214:26 Special Stage 8 Sweet Lamb 2 (RallyFest)14:43 Special Stage 9 Myherin 218:10 Service Deeside Service Park19:15 K live Deeside Service Park stageSaturday 16 November06:00 Service Deeside Service Park08:29 Special Stage 10 Gartheiniog 108:58 Special Stage 11 Dyfi 109:40 Regroup Corris10:33 Special Stage 12 Gartheiniog 211:02 Special Stage 13 Dyfi 212:45 Special Stage 14 Dyfnant 114:22 Special Stage 15 Chirk Castle 1 (RallyFest)14:33 Special Stage 16 Chirk Castle 2 (RallyFest)15:44 Service Deeside Service Park17:45 Joseph Whelan live Deeside Service Park stage19:15 Republica live Deeside Service Park stage20:15 Firework display Deeside Service ParkSunday 17 November06:30 Service Deeside Service Park08:56 Special Stage 17 Dyfnant 209:56 Special Stage 18 Penllyn11:06 Special Stage 19 Clocaenog 2 (Power Stage)12:03 Special Stage 20 Kinmel Park 1 (RallyFest)12:12 Special Stage 21 Kinmel Park 2 (RallyFest)13:02 Special Stage 22 Great Orme13:00 Ceremonial Finish Llandudno
Tickets are available from ticket offices at Venue Cymru and the Deeside Service Park. Fans can also can take advantage of revised ticket pricing with ‘on the gate’ adult entry to individual special stages reduced to just £15* on a first come first served basis. Full information on tickets can be found on the Wales Rally GB website at: www.walesrallygb.com.* Ticket includes a free Wales Rally GB programme (cover price £7.50).Terms and conditions may apply
