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WRC Calendar 2009
This Page will tell you about some of the upcoming rallies it will tell you a little about the rally too. To view them either scroll down of click on the flags above.
| Name | Points | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Aaron Burkart | 10 |
| 2nd | Martin Prokop | 8 |
| 3rd | Simo Bertolotti | 6 |
| Name | Points | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Citroen WRT | 32 |
| 2nd | BP Ford WRT | 22 |
| 3rd | Stobart WRT | 16 |
| Name | Points | |
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| 1st | Sébastien Loeb | 20 |
| 2nd | Mikko Hirvonen | 14 |
| 3rd | Dani Sordo | 12 |
Rally Ireland January 30th - Febuary 1st 2009
The Rally of Ireland has worked hard to be rewarded with a place in the World Rally Championship (WRC). The Rally is based in the north-western counties of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The Rally is mainly an asphalt rally, with tight and twisty roads which are bumpy and narrow with many surface changes.
Norway WRC Rally Febuary 13th - 15th, 2009.
The Rally of Norway will contain numerous snow filled spectacular Special Stages. From the start/finish in Hamar, the special stages will run northeast of Oslo, the capital of Norway, from the mountainous region of Lillehammer in the north to the forests of Kongsvinger in the south.
Cyprus WRC Rally March 13th - 15th, 2009.
The Rally of Cyprus is run and based in Lemesos with main functions like headquarters and service park only steps away from the blue Mediterranean waters. The top rallying event in Cyprus will give you once again a chance to see modern supercars rocket through the island’s countryside.
Portugal WRC Rally April 2nd - 5th, 2009.
The Rally of Portugal is the largest rally racing event held in Portugal. The event is based in the Algrarve Stadium where the opening and closing super special stages are held. The first took place in 1900 and was responsible for the organization of the most of the important events from the international calendars.
Argentina WRC Rally April 24th - 26th, 2009.
The Rally of Argentina is always a highlight of the season. Rally Argentina was first held in 1980 in the province of Tucuman, organised by the Automovil Club Argentino, after successfully running two FIA sanctioned events. The prize giving of this event takes place at over looking the beautiful San Roque lakeside.
Italian WRC Rally May 22nd - 24th, 2009.
The Rally of Italy is based in Sardinia, which is an island that's just off the coast of Italy. The stages themselves are surprising fast, given their tight, narrow nature. Sardinia hosted the rally for the first time in 2004 and has continued every year since then.
Greece WRC Rally June 12th -14th, 2009.
The Rally of Greece has to be the toughest on the calendar a mix of twisty mountain stages, lots of dust and scorching hot. The twisty, boulder-filled stages place huge demands on engine and cockpit cooling, as natural airflow is limited by the slow cornering speeds.
Poland WRC Rally June 26th - 29th, 2009.
Rally Poland, the second oldest rally in the world and the is known for being the most prestigious motorsport event. The first edition of Polish classic was held in June 1921 and there were only 6 starters leaving Tadeusz Heyne to take the win. This widely known and highly regarded European event will be held on the gravel stages of the Mazurian Lakes District.
Finland WRC Rally July 31st - August 2nd, 2009.
The Rally of Finland has been running for over half a century years and during that time only 6 non-fins have ever one it. The rally was first started in 1951 and was based on the rally monte-carlo regulations, a total of 26 competitors started the rally, 3 of which retired. The route took the participants all the way up to the Arctic Circle and back.
Australia WRC Rally September 4th - 6th, 2009.
The Rally of Australia is full of the marble like gravel surface makes it really hard for the first stage runners. Lots of the cars get hit kangaroo's and end up retiring because of it. The event was first held in 1988 and has a history of staging a world-class event that is admired and enjoyed by both the motorsport community as well as fans from around globe.
Spain WRC Rally October 2nd - 4th, 2009.
The Rally of Spain has change quite a lot over the last few years. Corner-cutting is a widely-used skill in spain, but this can drag gravel onto the road for the following cars and the second run through the stages, meaning that instant reactions are as important as well-researched pace notes for the particularly hazardous zones.
Great Britain WRC Rally October 23rd - 25th, 2009.
The Rally of Great Britain will return to windy and wet October. The promise of rain, mud and even the possibility of ice all thrown into the mix. The forest stages of south Wales, near to host city Cardiff, are fast and flowing but, when wet, become as slippery as any in the world.
