The iconic 10th Rally Greece Offroad will take place June 14-18 in the region of Western Macedonia and the city of Argos Orestiko as the center of the event.
The 10th Rally Greece Offrad is part of the FIA calendar for the second consecutive year as the second round of the FIA Cross Country Bajas European Cup. At the same time, on the same dates, the National event valid for the Italian Cross Country and SSV Championship and also for the Greek International Race will take place. The national event will end on Sunday, June 18, while the FIA event one day earlier, Saturday, June 17.
The Greek Baja edition is famous for a few features. It is the only Cross Country event in Europe in which the selective tests reach altitudes of almost 1950 meters which alternate with uphill and downhill sections, winding roads and full-throttle WRC-type sections. The special stages offer a challenging route that will test all driving skills.
With the support of the Greek government and local authorities, Rally Greece Offroad Race Direction has at its disposal a brand new 640-square-meter building built specifically for the requirements of an FIA event and located next to the Service Park.
The Service Park is 20,000 m2 and offers many facilities. Electricity and wireless Internet access (Wi-Fi) are offered free of charge to all competitors, along with many other facilities.
Rally Greece Offroad focuses on safety, traditional Greek hospitality and the authentic spirit of motorsport.
Baja Program Summary:
Wednesday, June 14
Private Trial Section, Administrative Checks, Technical Checks and Welcome Coctail for all Teams.
Thursday, June 15
Shakedown, First Aid Seminar, Competitor Briefing, Stage 1 - 20 km Prologue and Baja Start Ceremony.
Friday, June 16
Restart of Stage 1 with an itinerary of 466km including 314km of Special Stages.
Saturday, June 17
Stage 2 of 320km including 194km of Special Stages and a spectacular FIA event awards ceremony
Sunday, June 18
Leg 3 (valid only for Italy and Greece trophies) including 160km including 103km of Special Stages and immediately afterwards the Awards Ceremony.
More information about the 10th Rally Greece Offroad is available on the official website: www.rallygreeceoffroad.gr
Automatic translation from the original Italian Press release
Source ACI Sport
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