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Calendar

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

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21-24 January

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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

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05-07 March

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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


03-04 April

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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

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07-09 May

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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

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18-20 June

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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


09-11 July

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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


30 July-01 August

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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


21-23 August

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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


10-12 September

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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


24-26 September

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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


19-21 November

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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.



Standings

  • IRC Drivers
  • 2WD Drivers
1. Kris Meeke (GB) 30 pt.
2. Freddy Loix (B) 24 pt.
3. Jan Kopecky (CZ) 21 pt.
4. Nicolas Vouilloz (F) 14 pt.
5. Giandomenico Basso (I) 11 pt.
1. Manuel Villa (I) 18 pt.
2. Denis Millet (F) 18 pt.
3. Rafael Tulio (BR) 10 pt.
4. Marcel Piepers (NL) 10 pt.
5. Luis Tedesco (BR) 8 pt.
  • IRC Manufacturers
  • 2WD Manufacturers
1. Peugeot Peugeot 68 pt.
2. Ralliart Ralliart 35 pt.
3. Skoda Skoda 25 pt.
4. Abarth Abarth 15 pt.
1. Peugeot Peugeot 42 pt.
2. Abarth Abarth 26 pt.
3. Honda Honda 16 pt.
4. Volkswagen Volkswagen 11 pt.

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