Central European Rally 2024

Toyota at inaugural Central European Rally

17 - 20 October 2024

Service Park : Passau
https://www.centraleuropeanrally.eu/
Official Programme
Central European Rally Stage Maps
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New in 2023, for the first time in the history of the FIA WRC, which stretches back more than 50 years, a round of the world championship was be held in three different countries.  Last years event attracted around 150 000 spectators, although the event came under fire from competitors and spectators alike due to the stages being too far apart and a return to Passau for service each night.  The rally is slightly shorter overall this year at 100 kms less but with 20kms less of speial stages. Event organisers say they have optiimised the route, though it remains to be seen if it is enough to appease both the drivers and the public. 
The rally follows a simmilar format to last year with a Prague start then special stages take the competitors to Czech Republic, Austria and Germany. The Central European Rally finishes in Passau where the podium ceremony will also be held. Passau will again be at the heart of the rally for all four days.

Rally Stats

210 km of the special stages are new – either as completely new routes or because of a change of direction compared to 2023.

26.69 km is the length of the longest special stage of the rally (SS 4/7 Strašín), which will be completed in the Czech Republic on Friday.

18 Stages over 302 Kms

150 000 Spectators

19% - Ratio of special stages to overall length

Neuville Thierry & Wydaeghe Martijn - Last years winners

Central European Rally 2024 Route

The rally starts on thursday evening with the ceremonial start in Prague around the Castle, followed by an opening super special stage stage in the Exhibition grounds.

Friday sees seven stages all set in the south west of the Czech Republic including the Cinov super special stage around midday. There is also refulling and tyre changing zones in this area. At the end of the day the cars return to the Passau event area and service park.

Booking.com
Saturday’s rallying sees 6 stages around the Danube and Inn rivers in the Innviertel region of Austria and Lower Bavaria. Sunday hosts the rallies final 4 stages in Austria’s Mühlviertel region and Lower Bavaria in Germany, including the bonus points-paying Wolf Power Stage. The winner of the first running of this event will be crowned in host city Passau after 18 stages totalling 320km in a combined route of 1,370km.
10.00 Shakedown – Točná, Prague
14.00 Ceremonial start – Prague Castle
15.00 SSS1 – Powertica Arena Chuchle
18.26 SS2 – Klatovy – Night stage
 
8.02 SS 3 – Klatovy
9.32 SS 4 – Strašín
10.42 SS 5 – Šumavské Hoštice
13.11 SS 6 – Klatovy
16.14 SS 7 – Strašín
17.24 SS 8 – Šumavské Hoštice
7.58 SS 9 – Granit und Wald
9.05 SS 10 – Beyond Borders
10.34 SS 11 – Schärdinger Innviertel
14.28 SS 12 – Granit und Wald
15.35 SS 13 – Beyond Borders
17.04 SS 14 – Schärdinger Innviertel
9.11 SS 15 – Knaus Tabbert Am Hochwald
9.35 SS 16 – Passauer Land 1
10.35 SS 16 – Passauer Land
11.33 SS 17 – Knaus Tabbert Am Hochwald
13.15 SS 18 – Passauer Land Power Stage
15.30 Prize Giving Ceremony – Passau

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