By RSL Staff –
September 28, 2011Posted in: News, PWRC
The 2012 FIA Production Car World Rally Championship (PWRC) calendar was approved on 23rdSeptember by the FIA World Motor Sport Council.
The PWRC will return in 2012 to celebrate its quarter century. Dedicated to cars of near showroomspecification, the PWRC has in recent years been dominated by the battle between the current generation ofGroup N Mitsubishis and Subarus. Known for their smooth-handling and reliability, these machines haveoffered the cost-effective bridge for drivers coming into the WRC from national championship success, whilealso providing the perfect step on the WRC ladder for drivers taking on the WRC for the first time in a fourwheel drive car.
2012 PWRC Calendar
17-22/01 Rallye Monte-Carlo
08-11/03 Rally Mexico
27-29/04 Rally Argentina
25-27/05 Acropolis Rally
22-24/06 Rally of New Zealand
24-26/08 Rallye Deutschland
18-21/10 Rally d’Italia
01-04/11 Rally de España
Each entrant must nominate to compete in six of the eight events on the calendar. An entry may be placed inthe name of a Driver, or in the name of a Team where the team may substitute a driver. The PWRC offers titlesfor drivers and co-drivers and all six scores will count in the Championship standings. Drivers and Teamswishing to enter the PWRC must place an entry with the FIA before 12th December 2011 – although lateentries may be accepted at the discretion of the FIA until entries close for the third rally of the season.
Hayden Paddon (2011 PWRC Champion*): “The PWRC is one of the most cost-effective and exciting waysto get involved in the WRC while getting a good experience base. The competition is strong and the evenlypitted cars make it a true battle between drivers on all surfaces. For us it was the ideal step from our regionalchampionship as we look to progress further, our ultimate goal being the WRC.”*subject to the official publication of the results by the FIA
Armindo Araújo (2009/2010 PWRC Champion): “It is an honour for me to be twice Production car WorldRally Champion. The series was the perfect stepping stone for me into the WRC. It provides cost-effective wayto prove what you can do on a global stage. It’s always good to see new talent coming through into theChampionship and fighting with some more experienced drivers for the World title. I look forward to seeingthe battle in 2012!
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