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A new step taken for the return of the WRC to Ireland
The Rally Ireland took place in 2007 and 2009. Photo DPPI / François Baudin
The World Rally Championship (WRC) will he return to Ireland in 2025? In any case, this is what the island's motorsport federation, Motorsport Ireland, hopes. The organization is breaking new ground by announcing the arrival, this Tuesday, February 13, of a delegation from the WRC Promoter.
On Tuesday, 13th February, we will have the WRC Promoter visit us as we look at advancing our steps towards WRC. All, of course, subject to funding, which we should know one way or another in March. @MotorsportIRL pic.twitter.com/AiRTs12P8d
— MIPresidency (@MlPresidency) February 12, 2024
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This day risks being crucial for the future of this event. “We are meeting government representatives on Tuesday morning and in the afternoon, with the promoter of the WRC, we (Motorsport Ireland) meet representatives of the three zones selected to host the rally, Tralee MTU, Limerick Racecourse and Waterford Quays », explained Arden Harper, Chairman of Motorsport Ireland, to the Irish Examiner newspaper.
Still according to this daily, the Irish government is actively seeking a budget of 15 million euros to sign a three-year contract with WRC Promoter. The Irish Rally has already taken place twice in the WRC, in 2007 and 2009. Each time, Sébastien Loeb (Citroën) won.
“We won't have good news until we sign a contract, but no questions have been raised about our proposal by the government, which is a good thing”, believes Arden Harper.
Medhi Casaurang
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