S. soil. The only previous WRC event held on American ground was the Olympus Rally in Washington state back in 1988.
A candidate event is planned for June, which will evaluate the location's ability to host a major event in terms of logistics, safety, crowd management, and race sanctioning. While it's unclear if top-class WRC cars will participate, an event in the mountains of Tennessee and Kentucky would be a great addition to the already diverse WRC calendar. The FIA is working closely with the Automobile Competition Committee of the United States (ACCUS) on this initiative.
S. rally community. Podium Event Partners has been identified as the proposed event promoter and organiser, bringing experience across multiple motor sport disciplines, including NASCAR.
This move marks a significant step forward for WRC in the United States, with the potential to attract top-class drivers and teams. S. soil is expected to be completed soon, paving the way for a potential event in 2027 or beyond.
This move has significant implications for the growth of rally racing in the United States, and could potentially attract top-class drivers and teams to the country. The FIA's analysis will be crucial in determining whether an event can be successfully hosted on American soil.
