The first outlines of the Central European Rally revealed

For the WRC, this will not be the first time that an event crosses borders. Sweden did it by going to Norway and Ypres in the last two years in Belgium came to nearby France. This time, the twelfth race of the season will visit 3 countries: Germany, the Czech Republic and Austria. 18 special stages and 320 timed km will be divided between these regions for this twelfth.

It is in the town of Passau in Bavaria that this Rally of Central Europe will be based with the establishment of the service park, the press room and the headquarters. This is also where the shakedown will be held on Wednesday October 25. Competitors will then head to Prague to perform the starting ceremony on Thursday in front of the city's castle. A super special will follow which should attract many fans.

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The first stage of the Central European Rally, which will start from Passau, will be organized again in the Czech Republic with 7 special stages to run. Refueling and a tire changing area will also be in this country during this day which will see the crews return to Passau in the evening after 140 km timed.

Saturday will take place in Austria in the Innviertel region and Lower Bavaria with 6 ES on the menu. Finally, on Sunday, 4 new ES are scheduled in the same geographical area before a final ceremony in Passau.