How do you become a junior WRC?

How old are junior WRC drivers?

The Junior World Rally Championship is open to drivers under the age of thirty—although no such restriction existed for co-drivers—competing in identical one-litre Ford Fiesta R2s built and maintained by M-Sport. The championship began in April 2021 at the Croatia Rally.

Who is the youngest WRC champion?

Kalle Rovanperä is the youngest winner of a World Rally Championship event; he was 20 years, 11 months and 17 days old when he won the 2021 Rally Estonia.

Who is the youngest WRC driver?

On 18th July 2021, Kalle Rovanperä won Rally Estonia and became the youngest driver to win a World Rally Championship event, at the age of twenty years and 289 days.

What is WRC eligibility?

Any crew entering any WRC rally qualify for eligibility to score points in the overall World Rally Championships for Drivers and Co-Drivers. This is regardless of car technical class, number of rallies entered or if they are also entered into the support championships.

All about the FIA Junior WRC Championship 2019

How do I join WRC?

Obtaining a licence usually requires sitting an exam and competing in a number of national events in your country, and you may first need to obtain a local and/or national licence. Once you have an international licence, you are ready to begin the planning necessary to prepare for a WRC event.

What age do rally drivers start?

Driver Requirements

To compete in the Junior 1000 Rally Championship, drivers must be a minimum of 14 years old. Drivers may compete until December 31st on the year of their 17th Birthday. In addition to this, there is a minimum height restriction of 1.40m (for safety reasons).

What's the fastest rally car?

The current record stands at 126km/h (78mph) from Rally Finland in 2016. This onboard is just from the rally's shakedown stage, with 2019 World Champion Ott Tänak onboard his new Hyundai i20 Rally1 car. It's a good showcase of just how fast this rally will be, and how ridiculously capable modern rally cars are.

Are rally drivers better than F1?

IMO, Rally drivers are better at reacting to changing circumstances and F1 drivers are faster on tarmac, however a real talent from either could probably be good at both disciplines given time.

How do you get into rally racing UK?

To get involved in Stage Rallying, you'll need a full DVLA driving licence. Then you need to buy a Go Rallying starter pack, pass a BARS test and then apply for a RS Inter Club – Stage Rally Competition Licence.

What is FIA rally star?

FIA Rally Star is a global talent detection programme organised by the FIA and its Clubs. Choose your country to find Selections happening near you. More countries will join soon!

How is WRC scored?

The crew which completes all the stages in the shortest cumulative time is the rally winner. WRC points are allocated to the top 10 finishers on a 25-18-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1 basis in both the drivers' and manufacturers' championships.

Who is Oliver Solberg driver?

Oliver Solberg has locked in his co-driver for his 2022 World Rally Championship part-time campaign with Hyundai Motorsport. Solberg will team up with British navigator Elliott Edmondson for the upcoming campaign that will see the pair drive Hyundai's third Rally1 hybrid i20 in rotation with veteran Dani Sordo.

How do I start a rally racing career?

Can you make money rallying?

In the US, in any given year there may be one or two people for whom driving is a job. A couple dozen others may get a couple hundred dollars per rally in contingency money from vehicle manufacturers like Mazda or Subaru.

How much does a WRC car cost?

A rally car can cost upwards of $15,000 to build from scratch. This is how much it would cost to build a car that is fit for a rally stage, but the rally cars used in competitions like WRC cost more, with the cost of a 2020 WRC car being around $1 million.

How do I get a rally licence?

Once you pass you driving test and obtain a Road Traffic Act driving licence, you may apply for a Rally category “National B” grade licence. For your first Rally grade licence a doctor's certificate is also required and this is part of the licence application form.

How much does it cost to go rallying?

The closer you get to the rally, the more expensive the entry fee. So, the entry fee may go up $100 at each step. So if you pay for that one day rally three months in advance, it could be $500, but if you decide to sign up the night before, it could be $700. And that's not the end of it!

How do you get into racing?

Racing is an expensive past time, but the good news is that competitive racing is available to all age groups and car models. To get into racing, visit tracks, develop mechanical knowledge, start small with go-karts and schooling, get your license, and find a vehicle to enter into an event.

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