Rally New Zealand is absent from the 2023 calendar

The timing of this announcement is surprising. Although no kilometers of racing have been completed yet, New Zealand will certainly not be on the program in 2023. Peter Johnston first wanted to showcase the positive aspects of this edition. ” The event will provide significant returns on investment to local and central governments and sponsorsexplained the assembly chief. We believe attendance will be around 34,000 overnights and the potential economic impact will be in the millions in Auckland. The WRC telecast will be watched by over 70 million viewers worldwide, with images of our breathtaking sights and great coverage from the drivers who saw the best of Auckland this week. Despite its glamor, this record must not be good enough, as the New Zealander also said he did not think such an organization was possible annually, but every two or three years. ” We are focused on ensuring our event has a place every two years on the WRC calendar. We are confident that after a successful meeting this week, our team will be in a strong position to be on board again in 2024. For its part, the promoter has not made an official statement, but it seems clear that the hike is too expensive compared to the expected benefits to justify a permanent existence. While the 2023 program should be revealed soon, it looks like it will eventually include just 5 dates outside Europe instead of the expected six with trips planned to Mexico, Chile, Safari, Japan and finally Saudi Arabia.