World Rally Championship considers debut in Kentucky by 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 9:01 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
The World Rally Championship is exploring the possibility of introducing a race in Kentucky in 2027. FIA officials recently visited an American Rally Association event in Ohio and evaluated potential rally stages in both Tennessee and Kentucky. Rally racing, characterized by timed stages on unpaved roads, is distinct from other motorsports, involving both a driver and a co-driver who uses pace notes to guide through challenging terrain. Rally events often engage spectators closely, offering a more accessible motorsport experience.
- •WRC may debut a race in Kentucky and Tennessee in 2027.
- •FIA officials assessed potential stages during a recent visit.
- •Rally events are typically held over several days on unpaved roads.
- •The format includes a driver and co-driver working closely together.
- •Rally racing is seen as more accessible to both drivers and fans.
- 9:01 AMYahoo Sports — Inside the high-speed world of rally racing, as WRC eyes KY debut
"The World Rally Championship may bring its high-speed racing to Kentucky. Here's what you need to know about the motorsport.
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