Rally US makes progress for USA's return to WRC in 2027
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 2:06 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Rally US reports significant progress in efforts to bring the World Rally Championship back to the USA in 2027. This follows a successful candidate event, marking the first major step toward a WRC return since the 1988 Olympus Rally. The project is considered crucial by championship stakeholders for increasing interest and participation in the sport. The next phase will involve further planning and coordination with the WRC organization to finalize details.
- •Rally US believes it has made great strides for WRC in 2027.
- •A successful candidate event was completed recently.
- •WRC has not held a race in the USA since 1988.
- •Championship stakeholders view this as a key growth opportunity.
- 2:06 PMMotorsport.com — Vital step made towards USA return on 2027 WRC calendar
"Rally US believes it has “made great strides” towards bringing the World Rally Championship to the USA in 2027 following the completion of a productive candidate event. The WRC has long held an ambition to return to the USA for the first time since the 1988 Olympus Rally, with the project earmarked by championship stakeholders as a key part of their plan to grow the category. Plans to ...Keep reading
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