Wales Rally GB to return to Conwy County in October ref Pioneer
The organisers of the Dayinsure Wales Rally GB have unveiled that Conwy County Borough Council has extended its support for the UK’s round of the FIA World Rally Championship, which will be staged in the forests of north and mid Wales between Thursday, October 27 and Sunday, October 30.
Thursday evening’s theatrical ceremonial start will be hosted at the Parc Eirias Stadium in Colwyn Bay with the victors being crowned in Mostyn Street, Llandudno, on Sunday afternoon.
Ben Taylor, Wales Rally GB managing director, said: “We enjoy huge support throughout the year from Conwy Council.
"As the official ‘host county’ the area hosts the spectacular start and finish ceremonies, as well as competitive action in the forests on Sunday morning, bringing thousands of visitors to the region.
"But the amazing backing that Conwy offers from the councillors, the executive and the fantastic events team, makes a vital contribution to the success of the whole event.”
The rally’s two concluding speed tests also put the spotlight on more of Conwy County’s many attractions. Sunday morning’s Alwen and Brenig Forest timed sections are both set high on the moors – the latter is the event’s power stage, with live television audiences around the world not only following the action but also savouring the spectacular scenery as the cars compete alongside the Llyn Brenig reservoir.
Conwy County Borough Council’s cabinet member for tourism, marketing and leisure, councillor Graham Rees, said: “It has been a pleasure working with Wales Rally GB organisers over the last few years.
"Events are very important to us and we’re looking forward to welcoming another major championship to the area.
"For every £1 we spend on events, we have a return on investment of £32 making them crucial to our economy in supporting our many small businesses, specifically those within the tourism industry which remains our economic driver.”
Advance tickets for all the competitive sections – including both Alwen and Brenig special stages which are run twice each on Sunday morning – are already on sale.
Adult day tickets are priced at just £25 (terms and conditions apply to all tickets), offering significant savings on admission purchased on the gate.
Also, with this year’s Dayinsure Wales Rally GB falling over the half-term break, all accompanied children aged 15 and under will enjoy free admission.
Full information on all ticket offers and comprehensive details of October’s rally route can be found on the official
www.walesrallygb.com website.