Atacama Rally 2019: 1200 Km across the driest desert in the world

Tomorrow will end the registration period for 2019 Atacama Rally, the third event of the FIM Cross Country World Rally Championship, that is also part of the South American Cross Country Rally Championship CODASUR-FIA, Chilean National Cross Country Rally Championship for Motorcycles, Quads, Cars and SxS is governed under the international regulations FIM and FIA.

The 2019 edition of the Atacama Rally will offer its competitors a high-level sports rally, challenging the incredible dunes of the Atacama Desert.

An open challenge for all and especially for those competing for the third round of the FIM Cross-Country World Rally Championship in the category of motorcycles and Quads and the South American championship of Cross-Country rally for cars and SxS.

This year, the race will be developed again in loup system, incorporating new desert stages, where competitors will need to use all their skills and experience to overcome all the dificulties and dangers the driest desert in the world  has to offer.

The main difference for this year's edition will be found stage 3. Here the strategy of each competitor will be fundamental to be able to get to the finish line of this demanding stage.

Thereby, and between dunes, valleys, mountains, dry rivers and coastal areas, we will travel more than 1200 kilometers of special timed taking the adrenaline and the passion to challenge one of the most incredible rallies of the World Championship.

PROGRAM
Registrations open: 08/04/2019
Registrations close: 18/08/2019
Technical and administrative checks for Chilean competitors: 31/08/2019
Technical and administrative checks for overseas competitors: 01/09/2019

• Prologue: 02/09/2019
• Stage 1: 03/09/2019
• Stage 2: 04/09/2019
• Stage 3: 05/09/2019
• Stage 4: 06/09/2019
• Stage 5: Podium and Award Ceremony: 07/09/2019

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