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WRC 2024 Update: Date Change Requested for Central European Rally as Young Champion Aims for WRC2 - Highlights of Legendary WRC Records

Hyundai - Rally Sweden - Toyota - World Rally Championship - WRC2

The Central European Rally requests a date change, William Creighton eyes a move to WRC2, and a preview of the upcoming WRC events.

**WRC 2024 Update: Date Change Requested for Central European Rally as Young Champion Aims for WRC2** The penultimate round of the World Rally Championship, the Central European Rally, is seeking a date change to address scheduling conflicts. Meanwhile, William Creighton from Northern Ireland is poised to transition to the WRC2 tier in Sweden, eager to take on new challenges.

The World Rally Championship recently revealed the 2024 schedule, featuring the Central European Rally that will pass through the Czech Republic, Germany, and Austria. This event, making its championship debut last year, promises thrilling competition and picturesque routes for fans and drivers alike.

**Legendary WRC Records Revived** Delve into the rich history of rallying with a look back at the most iconic World Rally Championship records of all time. Test your knowledge and relive the moments that have defined the sport and inspired generations of racing enthusiasts.

**Extra Facts:** - William Creighton, as the Junior WRC champion, is making waves in the rally scene with his determination and skill. Keep an eye on his promising career as he climbs the ranks within the WRC. - Teemu Suninen's return to the WRC with Hyundai highlights the unpredictable nature of the sport, showcasing the resilience and adaptability of top-level drivers amidst changing circumstances.

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Penultimate WRC 2024 round requests date change – DirtFish (DirtFish)

Central European Rally, the penultimate round of the World Rally Championship season, is set to run two weeks earlier than planned due to scheduling issues ...

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William Creighton: Junior WRC champion ready to step up to WRC2 (Yahoo News Australia)

Northern Ireland's William Creighton says he is ready to make the "big leap" to WRC2 - the second tier of the World Rally Championship - in Sweden.

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The most legendary WRC records ever (Red Bull Australia)

Think you know your way around rallying? Then prove it and refresh your memory with the most memorable World Rally Championship records of all-time.

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WRC Central European Rally set for date change (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

The WRC released its 2024 schedule with the rally traversing the Czech Republic, Germany and Austria, which made its championship debut last year, ...

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Suninen's plan for another top-level WRC comeback – DirtFish (DirtFish)

Teemu Suninen is en route to Rally Sweden. He's back with Hyundai once more, though this time relegated to the Rally2 ranks.

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The most legendary WRC records ever (Red Bull Australia)

Think you know your way around rallying? Then prove it and refresh your memory with the most memorable World Rally Championship records of all-time.

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WRC Sweden: Katsuta leads as Rovanpera, Tanak crash out (Motorsport.com)

Toyota's Takamoto Katsuta has taken the Rally Sweden lead after Kalle Rovanpera hit a snowbank that ended his victory tilt on Friday morning at the World Rally ...

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Katsuta leads Sweden, Rovanperä and Tänak out – DirtFish (DirtFish)

The early Rally Sweden leaderboard was turned on its head as both Kalle Rovanperä and Ott Tänak retired on SS4, handing the lead to Rovanperä's team-mate ...

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Hyundai confident Tanak's WRC engine issue won't return in Sweden (autosport.com)

Hyundai is not expecting the engine issues that hampered Ott Tanak in Monte Carlo to return when the World Rally Championship continues in Sweden this weekend.

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Toyota takes 1-2-3 on Sweden WRC opener – DirtFish (DirtFish)

Kalle Rovanperä has taken an early lead on Rally Sweden, while fellow World Rally Championship part-timer Esapekka Lappi was surprisingly off the pace down in ...

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WRC Sweden: Katsuta leads as Rovanpera, Tanak crash out (Motorsport.com, Edition: Australia)

Toyota's Takamoto Katsuta has taken the Rally Sweden lead after Kalle Rovanpera hit a snowbank that ended his victory tilt on Friday morning at the World Rally ...

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WRC Sweden: Rovanpera sets the pace on championship return (autosport.com)

World champion Kalle Rovanpera kicked off his return to the World Rally Championship in style by winning the opening stage of Rally Sweden on Thursday night.

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Rovanpera explains crash from WRC Rally Sweden lead (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Kalle Rovanpera has put his crash from the Rally Sweden lead on his World Rally Championship return down to being caught by surprise by the conditions. Tom ...

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"Relaxed" Rovanpera to enjoy Rally Sweden victory tilt without WRC ... (Motorsport.com)

Kalle Rovanpera says he no longer needs to “stress about taking risks” and can push more for victory on his World Rally Championship return in Sweden this ...

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Rovanpera explains crash from WRC Rally Sweden lead (autosport.com)

The reigning two-time world champion won Thursday night's super special and stage two on Friday morning to open up a 5.7s lead over Toyota team-mate heading ...

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WRC Sweden: Rovanpera sets the pace on championship return (Motorsport.com, Edition: Australia)

World champion Kalle Rovanpera kicked off his return to the World Rally Championship in style by winning the opening stage of Rally Sweden on Thursday night.

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Celnisha Dangerfield Named Newest WRC Program Professor ... (The Rambler)

Recently, the professors of the WRC program announced with excitement that Professor Dangerfield was selected as the newest addition to the Transy family.

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How Oliver Solberg made WRC history – DirtFish (DirtFish)

Oliver Solberg and Elliott Edmondson made history on Friday night, ending the leg of a World Rally Championship round in third place overall in their Škoda ...

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WRC Sweden: Lappi snatches lead from Katsuta to end “crazy” Friday (autosport.com)

Hyundai's Esapekka Lappi snatched the Rally Sweden lead from Toyota's Takamoto Katsuta to end a chaotic Friday as snow showers turned the leaderboard on its ...

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'Are You Telling Me You Built A WRC Rally Car ... Out Of A Chevette ... (The Autopian)

I proposed the Corvair Quadforce which had a second engine in front to complement the rear powerplant, giving the car a total of eight cylinders and power to ...

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WRC - Katsuta leads after Friday morning in Sweden, rivals hit trouble (FIA)

Driving a Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 Hybrid, the Japanese ace moved ahead when returning world champion Kalle Rovanperä hit trouble on SS4 and dropped back. With ...

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Lappi leads, Solberg stars as favorites falter on WRC Rally Sweden (RACER)

Hyundai's Esapekka Lappi stayed out of the snow banks on a challenging and drama-filled opening leg of WRC Rally Sweden to lead by a slender 3.2s at ...

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