Rally New Zealand to miss 2023 calendar

The timing of this announcement is surprising. Although no kilometers of racing have been completed yet, New Zealand will almost certainly not be in the program in 2023. Peter Johnston first wanted to showcase the positive aspects of this edition. ” The event will provide significant returns on investment for local and central governments and sponsorsChief explained gathering. We believe attendance will be approximately 34,000 overnights and the potential economic impact will be in the millions in Auckland. TV broadcast of WRC It will be watched by more than 70 million viewers worldwide, with our stunning scenery photos and great coverage from the pilots who saw the best of Auckland this week. As glamorous though it is, that record shouldn’t be good enough, as the New Zealander also said he doesn’t think such an organization is possible annually, but every two or three years. ” We are focused on ensuring that our event earns a place every two years in the WRC calendar. We are confident that after a successful meeting this week, our team will be in a strong position to be joined again in 2024. For its part, the promoter has not issued an official statement, but it seems clear that the hike is too expensive compared to the expected benefits to justify a permanent presence. While the 2023 program should be revealed soon, it appears that it will eventually include only 5 dates outside of Europe instead of the expected six with planned trips to Mexico, Chile, Safari, Japan and finally Saudi Arabia.