Network Q is back! One of the most iconic names in the history of UK rallying will return to the sport this year, as Network Q is announced as the headline partner of the Wales Rally GB (WRGB) National Rally in November. Network Q was the title sponsor of Britain’s round of the FIA World Rally Championship for ten years between 1993 and 2002. To … [Read more...]
WRGB stays here for another three-years
Wales will stage the British round of the WRC for the next three years. Economy Minister Edwina Hart yesterday announced an extension of the Welsh Government’s support for the Wales Rally GB, until the end of 2018. This year’s Wales Rally GB takes place between 12-15 November. Wales Rally GB has been hosted in the country since 2002 and last year’s … [Read more...]
National Rally details confirmed for WRGB event
WRGB has confirmed plans for this year’s National Rally running as part of the WRC event in North Wales 12-15 November. As has proved so successful in recent years, the National Rally’s three-day competitive itinerary will shadow the WRC route with single runs through all 13 timed sections. The WRGB National Rally fills the gap between the two passes … [Read more...]
Wales Rally GB 2015 route released
Two night stages are included in this year’s Wales Rally GB in North Wales, the organisers announced yesterday. The event in November will also see the return of famous Myherin and iconic Great Orme stages. Advance tickets will offer up to 25 per cent savings on 2014 prices and a new e-ticketing system simplifies buying. This year’s Wales Rally GB … [Read more...]
WRGB not yet confirmed for 2016
Wales Rally GB has not yet been scheduled in next year’s WRC calendar. The traditional end of year round to the international series is not among the nine events so far included for 2016. WRC Promoter, who compile the calendar, said they were talking to possible new events organisers around the world and hoped to finalise the look of the 2016 series by … [Read more...]
New challenges for competitors in WRGB November showdown
Come mid-November, the WRC will arrive in the UK for its traditional climax on Wales Rally GB. Every year revisions are needed to the route, so although the event will again be based alongside the Toyota Manufacturing Plant in Deeside, competitors will face a whole new challenging itinerary. These modifications not only add to the challenge, but also … [Read more...]
Conwy on tourism podium for WRGB success
Conwy County Borough Council, official Host County for Wales Rally GB, has been recognised as Entrepreneurial Council of the Year at the prestigious annual LGC Awards in London. A record number of more than 200 organisations entered this year’s awards, many of whom gathered in the capital’s Grosvenor House to celebrate good practice and fantastic … [Read more...]
Road to Wales scheme is on track for November
The organisers of Wales Rally GB confirmed continuation of the widely praised Road to Wales scheme for 2015. Introduced in 2013, the programme rewards Britain’s best rallying talent with free entries into the season-ending Wales Rally GB 12-15 November, providing them with an amazing opportunity to compete against the sport’s elite on the world … [Read more...]
