| Rounds | Event | Country | Date | Surface | |
| 01 |  |
Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo | Monaco | 21-24 January | Asphalt |
| 02 |  |
Rally Internacional de Curitiba | Brazil | 05-07 March | Gravel |
| 03 |  |
Safari Rally | Kenya | 03-04 April | Gravel |
| 04 |  |
Sata Rally Açores | Portugal | 07-09 May | Gravel |
| 05 |  |
Belgium Ypres Rally | Belgium | 18-20 June | Asphalt |
| 06 |  |
Rally Russia | Russia | 09-11 July | Gravel |
| 07 | |
Rali Vinho Madeira | Portugal | 30 July-01 August | Asphalt |
| 08 |  |
Barum Czech Rally Zlín | Czech Republic | 21-23 August | Asphalt |
| 09 |  |
Rally Principe de Asturias | Spain | 10-12 September | Asphalt |
| 10 |  |
Rally Sanremo | Italy | 24-26 September | Asphalt |
| 11 |  |
RAC MSA Rally of Scotland | United Kingdom | 19-21 November | Gravel |
1. Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo Monte Carlo - Asphalt
Entry List Results
Official Website
The opening round of the IRC is none other than the most famous and prestigious event in the sport’s history. The varied route takes crews through some spectacular mountain stages in the Ardeche and Alpes Maritimes region, including the legendary Col de Turini.
2. Rally Internacional de Curitiba Brazil - Gravel
Entry List Results
Official Website
This event is new to the IRC but has been established locally for some time. With fast and breathtaking gravel roads, this rally pioneers a new format for the IRC, based in the Curitiba race track at the same time as the corresponding World Touring Car Championship round.
3. Safari Rally Kenya - Gravel
Official Website
The Safari is one of the classics of world motorsport, where rally cars meet zebras, giraffes and Masai tribesmen. The varied route takes in flat-out straights through the African savannah as well as slower and more technical sections with deep mud holes.
4. Sata Rally Açores Açores (PT) - Gravel
Entry List Results
Official Website
Having formed part of the IRC Supporter Event scheme last year, the event now steps up to the main IRC series in 2009. The rally is run on twisty gravel roads that afford spectacular views over the island’s coastline, making it a firm favourite amongst spectators and photographers.
5. Belgium Ypres Rally Belgium - Asphalt
Entry List Results
Official Website
Based in the centre of the beautiful and historic town of Ypres, this event has a long tradition of a great atmosphere and excellent promotion. The demanding asphalt roads require maximum concentration from the drivers, with several traps that can catch out the unwary.
6. Rally Russia Russia - Gravel
Official Website
Russia has been part of the IRC since the series was started in 2007, and it makes a welcome return this year. The rally route uses fast and flowing gravel roads close to the picturesque town of Vyborg.
7. Rali Vinho Madeira Madeira (PT) - Asphalt
Official Website
This classic asphalt event takes place against the beautiful backdrop of the island of Madeira. The mountainous route is lined with flowers and has spectacular views at every turn. Thousands of spectators crowd the streets of Funchal for the spectator superspecial that is a highlight of the event.
8. Barum Czech Rally Zlín Czech Republic - Asphalt
Official Website
The most famous rally in Eastern Europe always has thousands of spectators and a full entry list. The demanding asphalt roads of the Czech Republic test the skills of the crews and their powers of concentration. There is a wide mix of stages, from slow and technical sections to flat-out sections through the forest.
9. Rally Principe de Asturias Spain - Asphalt
Official Website
This event was new to the IRC last year but it has been a mainstay of the renowned Spanish Rally Championship for many years. The rally is based in Oviedo – a centre for motorsport in Spain – and covers a variety of fast and twisty asphalt stages.
10. Rallye Sanremo Italy - Asphalt
Official Website
One of the most famous names from the World Rally Championship uses the well-known mountain roads above the glamorous town of Sanremo. The event traditionally opens with some long night stages on Thursday, adding yet another thrilling dimension to the IRC.
11. RAC MSA Rally of Scotland United Kingdom - Gravel
Official Website
The last event in the IRC calendar carries one of the most evocative names in the history of the sport. The quick gravel stages are almost certain to be made more difficult by uncertain weather conditions, adding to the challenge of this legendary event.
- IRC Drivers
- 2WD Drivers
- IRC Manufacturers
- 2WD Manufacturers
68 pt.
35 pt.
25 pt.
15 pt.
42 pt.
26 pt.
16 pt.
11 pt.
