The route for the Central European Rally, the World Rally Championshp’s first tri-nation event, has been revealed.
Running as the penultimate round of the 2023 season, the October 26-29 event is officially based in Passau, Germany but also features action in the Czech Republic and Austria.
Wednesday’s shakedown stage begins the rally action in Germany’s Tittling region, but the opening competitive phase of the rally begins in the Czech Republic with a ceremonial start and super-special stage in the heart of Prague on Thursday.
Cars and crews will be based in Prague on Wednesday evening.
Friday is the longest day with a planned 80 competitive miles in the Czech Republic but with a unique format.
Three stages will be driven twice across the morning and afternoon, as is typically the case on a WRC round, but the order in which they are completed will differ in the afternoon.
The morning loop will feature an additional spectator stage through the Bohemian town of Klatovy where the mid-day tire fitting zone will also be based.
The rally leaves the Czech Republic for Saturday and Sunday where each of the final two legs will feature stages in both Germany and Austria.
Six stages are planned for Saturday with a further four on Sunday. The powerstage, Passauer Land, will be based in Germany.
Central European Rally’s itinerary remains provisional as approval procedures are ongoing, but spectator tickets are now on sale and can be purchased here.
