Part of the thrilling World Rally Championship
Wales Rally GB is going to be a gripping end to the Summer, when the World Rally Championship teams come to Wales to compete on 19 challenging stages, this September.
Wales Rally GB (16-19 September)· 4 days and 3 nights of world class competitive driving· Taking place over 19 stages and 1,300km of challenging road, including the brand new Epynt stage and head to head racing at the Cardiff SuperSpecials· More awards and more prizes than ever up for grabs for competitors including new prestigious British Junior Award and the Nations Cup· Can reigning champion Petter Solberg and Welsh co-driver Phil Mills win Wales Rally GB for the third consecutive year to help their 2004 campaign?
Fans, visitors and spectators· In excess of 120,000 eager fans attended Wales Rally GB in 2003 and even more are expected for the new September date in 2004· 80.5 million television viewers tuned into the Wales Rally GB in 2003· Rally coverage was shown on television in 33 countries worldwide over 128 hours· Over 10% of Rally visitors went to see other attractions during their stay in Wales · 'Kids go free' with Wales Rally GB's unique new family package - just £40 for two adults and two children - which includes a choice of entry to three of the most popular stages including· The spectacular Walters Arena, where they will be able to have a great view of the cars as they fly over a jump and through a dramatic water splash TWICE - Friday· Margam Park, a fantastic mixture of classic South Wales forest and sweeping roads opening up into majestic parkland - Saturday and Sunday· The purpose built track in Cardiff Bay for the Cardiff SuperSpecial - Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
The Championship· There are 5 WRC teams - each of the teams taking 75 people to each of the events· The teams cover 16 rallies in 11 gruelling and adrenaline pumping months, taking them across three continents · The manufacturers taking to the roads this year include:-Subaru-Ford-Mitsubishi-Peugeot-Citroen
Making it happen· 40 - 50 tyres will be used by one rally car throughout Wales Rally GB· 3,000 marshals give up their time to provide vital support and ensure the safety of the spectators throughout the Rally· There are 5,700 marshalling points along the route· The Swansea Rally Centre at Felindre covers 200 hectares and saw some 30,000 spectators pass through in 2003· The Subaru team alone requires 50m of terracing and 180 square metres of flooring in the service area · Every amateur and private entry is allocated 100 sqm at the Swansea Rally Centre at Felindre
Advance bookings for Wales Rally GB tickets can be made via the telephone hotline 0870 060 1764 or via the Internet at walesrallygbcom , making it easier than ever to guarantee a place at this fantastic event.
