Sport · Singapore Bureau
US returns to World Rally Championship after 36-year absence
The United States will rejoin the World Rally Championship calendar next season for the first time since 1988, with the event scheduled as the 11th round in August. The return marks a significant expansion of the global motorsport series.
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The World Rally Championship will make its long-awaited return to the United States next season, ending a 36-year absence from American soil. The event, confirmed by series organisers on Thursday, will take place in August as the 11th round of the championship calendar.
The last time the WRC visited the United States was in 1988, making this a landmark moment for the sport in North America. The addition underscores the championship's efforts to expand its geographic footprint and tap into new markets.
Details regarding the specific location and format of the American round are expected to be announced in due course. The confirmation comes as the WRC continues to evolve its calendar to include diverse venues that challenge competitors and engage global audiences.
The return to the United States is seen as a major coup for the championship, potentially opening the sport to a broader American fanbase and creating opportunities for North American manufacturers and drivers on the world stage.