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World Rally Championship (WRC) is a rally series held by the International Automobile Federation (FIA) since 1973. He replaced the International Rally Championship for Manufacturers, held in 1970-1972.
Preparation for the season begins a few months before the start of the first stage. The governing body of the FIA (International Automobile Federation) approves the routes, stages and the final order of all stages of the rally around the world and presents copies of the rules to the participants.
At each rally, two days are allotted to familiarize with special stages, one day to test equipment. The main competitions (rallies) are held within 3, and very rarely 4 days and usually consist of 15-25 special stages.
Manufacturers' teams (factory teams) exhibit 2 cars each and arrive at the rally venue at least a week before the start of the training stage. Cars start in accordance with their arrangement in the standings, that is, the leading pilot starts first. Typically, 60 cars take part in the competition, since, in addition to factory teams, private teams, participants in the Youth Championship on less powerful cars of another class or participants in championships of manufacturers also participate.
The World Cup was preceded by the popular large-scale Tour de Corse and RAC 1972. The WRC for this sport marked the beginning of a new era, while by coincidence the Tour de Corse at that time said goodbye to several cars, including Simca CG, Ligier JS2, Ford GT70, Ford Capri RS2600 and Peugeot 304 SLS. Lancia Stratos made its debut in this tournament, but nevertheless the birth of a new major championship attracted enough attention. In 1973, about 300 cars and many new names were presented in Monte Carlo.
Preparation for the season begins a few months before the start of the first stage. The governing body of the FIA (International Automobile Federation) approves the routes, stages and the final order of all stages of the rally around the world and presents copies of the rules to the participants.
At each rally, two days are allotted to familiarize with special stages, one day to test equipment. The main competitions (rallies) are held within 3, and very rarely 4 days and usually consist of 15-25 special stages.
Manufacturers' teams (factory teams) exhibit 2 cars each and arrive at the rally venue at least a week before the start of the training stage. Cars start in accordance with their arrangement in the standings, that is, the leading pilot starts first. Typically, 60 cars take part in the competition, since, in addition to factory teams, private teams, participants in the Youth Championship on less powerful cars of another class or participants in championships of manufacturers also participate.
The World Cup was preceded by the popular large-scale Tour de Corse and RAC 1972. The WRC for this sport marked the beginning of a new era, while by coincidence the Tour de Corse at that time said goodbye to several cars, including Simca CG, Ligier JS2, Ford GT70, Ford Capri RS2600 and Peugeot 304 SLS. Lancia Stratos made its debut in this tournament, but nevertheless the birth of a new major championship attracted enough attention. In 1973, about 300 cars and many new names were presented in Monte Carlo.