Rally racing could be about to become a whole lot cooler in the United States. The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) announced Tuesday that it is officially investigating the USA as a potential addition to the World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar for the 2027 season.
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The event will be held alongside the Automobile Competition Committee of the United States (ACCUS), with delegates from both parties judging against FIA requirements. Inspections are set to take place in Tennessee and Kentucky.
If all goes well, we should see the WRC return to the States in 2027. The FIA's announcement is a significant step toward the WRC returning to America, and we congratulate Podium Event Partners on achieving this milestone.
The United States represents one of the most important growth opportunities for the FIA World Rally Championship, with motor sport being part of the cultural DNA. 's challenging locales with the global motorsport audience.
I just hope that means we might also get an American racer in the top-flight series.
This announcement is a significant step forward for rally racing in the United States, offering a new opportunity for American drivers to compete at the highest level. With the FIA's involvement, it's likely that the event will be well-structured and competitive.
