Corsica or Alsace: decision today

It is today that we should know the location of the future Rallye de France in 2010. After having selected two files - the Tour de Corse and Alsace - out of four, the Federation office must make its final decision this Wednesday.

Published on 28/10/2009 à 14:21

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Who from Corsica or Alsace will be designated to organize the Rally of France 2010? After reaching the final to the detriment of the candidatures of the Limousin and Bourgogne Franche-Comté committees, the last two files will be decided today by the sole office of the Federation composed of 18 members.

Historical host of the French round of the World Rally Championship since 1973, Corsica is the favorite. “ With equal records, Corsica will be retained by the Federation », announced Christian Leca in the columns of AUTOhebdo number 1722. On the other hand, having to provide guarantees over three years could be difficult for the organizers. “ It was not planned to provide guarantees over three years. This measure worries us because it requires communities to provide large sums each year He continues.

On the other hand, Alsace has a good chance to play since it is able to commit over several years. “ For us, it is not a question of organizing a single event but of perpetuating the rally over time. », replies Jacky Lung, the coordinator WRC. But the Alsace regional committee is struggling to complete its budget.

« We still haven't finalized our budget. Part of it, 1,8 million euros, was to be equitably distributed, to the tune of approximately 350 euros, between the Regional Council, the General Councils of the two departments, the Cities of Strasbourg and Mulhouse. But for the moment, not everyone has kept their commitments », he specifies on the site L?Alsace.fr.

The decision should be known during the day.