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2020 Opportunity to Platform of win in general progression: classification International national level to the and benefit rallying at an WRC via ERC from resulting Cars run by publicity independent accessible price teams and privateers Categories cater for different budgets and levels of experience Events spread over nine months to help cost of competing Chance for drivers to build knowledge on Gravel and Tarmac Proven track record of developing future WRC factory stars Testing Open fuel and organised ahead tyre provider of each round Night stages choice* to increase experience Entry fees Rallies between capped for 200-230 km in length ERC3 Junior Championship management by FIA Expert promotion (including TV) from Eurosport Events *ERC3 Junior drivers use Pirelli tyres as standard Gravel Gravel Gravel Nikolay Gryazin Kajetan Kajetanowicz Craig Breen ERC1 Junior champion 2018 ERC champion 2015, 2016, 2017 ERC runner-up 2015 WRC2 event winner 2019 WRC2 runner-up 2019 ERC driver 2020 Factory Hyundai WRC driver 2020 Esapekka Lappi Jan Kopecký ERC champion 2014 ERC champion 2013 M-Sport Ford WRC driver 2020 APRC champion 2014 WRC2 champion 2018 Chris Ingram Tomas Kunc ERC1 champion 2019 ACCR General Secretary for Automobile and Nikolay Gryazin “Winning the ERC is one of the biggest Motorcycle Sport ERC1 Junior champion 2019 things to achieve” “Our drivers need the experience on different types of “The races are difficult with lots of competition” stages, including gravel, which they are The ERC provides this opportunity and our federation is happy for the publicity” Alexey Lukyanuk Callum Devine ERC1 champion 2018 ERC rookie 2019 Marijan Griebel “With the low budget it’s a good place ”I have been following the ERC for a long time. Double ERC Junior champion to get good feelings and good experience” The competition is very high and the title going “The European Rally Championship is a great series down to the final round created a lot of interest” with demanding events and strong competition” WHERE DO OUR TEAMS COME FROM ? 143 crews from 32 different countries in 2019 2019: Chris Ingram (Great Britain) 1992: Erwin Weber (Germany) 1970: Jean-Claude Andruet (France) 2018: Alexey Lukyanuk (Russia) 1991: Piero Liatti (Italy) 1969: Harry Källström (Sweden) 2017: Kajetan Kajetanowicz (Poland) 1968: Pauli Toivonen (Finland) 2016: Kajetan Kajetanowicz (Poland) 1990: Robert Droogmans (Belgium) 2015: Kajetan Kajetanowicz (Poland) 1989: Yves Loubet (France) 1967: G1: Sobiesław Zasada (Poland) 2014: Esapekka Lappi (Finland) 1988: Fabrizio Tabaton (Italy) 1967: G2: Bengt Söderström (Sweden) 2013: Jan Kopecký (Czech Republic) 1987: Dario Cerrato (Italy) 1967: G3: Vic Elford (Great Britain) 2012: Juho Hänninen (Finland) 1986: Fabrizio Tabaton (Italy) 1966: G1: Lillebror Nasenius (Sweden) 2011: Luca Rossetti (Italy) 1966: G2: Sobiesław Zasada (Poland) 2010: Luca Rossetti (Italy) 1985: Dario Cerrato (Italy) 2009: Giandomenico Basso (Italy) 1984: Carlo Capone (Italy) 1966: G3: Günther Klass (Germany) 2008: Luca Rossetti (Italy) 1983: Miki Biasion (Italy) 1965: Rauno Aaltonen (Finland) 2007: Simon Jean-Joseph (France) 1982: Antonio ‘Tony’ Fessina (Italy) 1964: Tom Trana (Sweden) 2006: Giandomenico Basso (Italy) 1981: Adartico Vudafieri (Italy) 1963: Gunnar Andersson (Sweden) 2005: Renato Travaglia (Italy) 1980: Antonio Zanini (Spain) 1962: Eugen Böhringer (Germany) 2004: Simon Jean-Joseph (France) 2003: Bruno Thiry (Belgium) 1979: Jochi Kleint (Germany) 1961: Hans-Joachim Walter (Germany) 2002: Renato Travaglia (Italy) 1978: Antonio Carello (Italy) 1960: Walter Schock (Germany) 2001: Armin Kremer (Germany) 1977: Bernard Darniche (France) 1959: Paul Coltelloni (France) 2000: Henrik Lundgaard (Denmark) 1976: Bernard Darniche (France) 1958: Gunnar Andersson (Sweden) 1999: Enrico Bertone (Italy) 1975: Maurizio Verini (Italy) 1957: Ruprecht Hopfen (Germany) 1998: Andrea Navarra (Italy) 1997: Krzysztof Hołowczyc (Poland) 1974: Walter Röhrl (Germany) 1956: Walter Schock (Germany) 1996: Armin Schwarz (Germany) 1973: Sandro Munari (Italy) 1955: Werner Engel (Germany) 1995: Enrico Bertone (Italy) 1972: Raffaele Pinto (Italy) 1954: Walter Schlüter (Germany) 1994: Patrick Snijers (Belgium) 1971: Sobiesław Zasada (Poland) 1953: Helmut Polensky (Germany) 1993: Pierre-César Baroni (France) RALLY 2 “THE BIG GUNS” “THE YOUNG GUNS” GrN / R-GT R4-kit “THE WEEKEND WARRIORS” RALLY 4 & 5 “THE FIRST STEP” “THE NEXT GENERATION” R-GT SINGLE BRAND “DRIVE DIFFERENT” First step on the ladder Front-wheel drive Rally4 and Rally5 cars, plus Previous-generation R3 cars Eligible drivers can also register for : Drivers limited to 12 tyres per event First taste of four-wheel drive at an affordable price in traditional Group N cars Both types of car R-GT cars and R4-kit won events in such as the Abarth 124 2019 rally also eligible Eligible drivers can also register for : The ERC’s top category for Rally2 cars (previously R5) Same cars as used in WRC2 and WRC3 Highly competitive platform for drivers stepping up from national level aiming for the top of the sport ERC Junior is split into two divisions based on driver age and car performance: ERC3 Junior is for Rally4 and Rally5 machinery, while ERC1 Junior is for young stars in Rally2 cars The ERC1 Junior champion gets 100,000 euros to contest the 2020 season-closing events in Cyprus and Hungary with a car and team of their choosing The ERC3 Junior champion gets two fully- funded ERC outings in a Rally2 car in 2021 Maximum of three cars from ERC-registered drivers, in either four- or two-wheel drive configuration or a combination of both The results of the two highest-placed cars from a team count Points distributed according to the four- and two-wheel- drive classification Prestigious FIA title up for grabs for the winning team Contested over six rounds, the Abarth Rally Cup is open to competitors using the lightweight, rear-wheel-drive Abarth 124 rally, which is built to the FIA’s R-GT category rules. The Abarth 124 rally is available for €110,000, which includes the ERC registration fee. Abarth Rally Cup drivers are also eligible for ERC2 points, while also chasing an attractive round-by-round and end-of-season prize fund totalling €210,000 On each round the following prize fund will be offered: First position: €12,000 Second position: €10,000 Third position: €8,000 At the end of the season the Abarth Rally Cup winner Contact: will receive a final prize of €30,000 Francesco Italo Senesi [email protected] In 2019, the following ASNs/automobile associations supported drivers competing in the ERC: • Autoclub of Czech Republic • ADAC (Germany) • Estonian Autosport Union • FPAK (Portugal) • Motorsport Ireland • Norges Motorsportforbund (Norway) • RFEDA (Spain) • Svensk Bilsport (Sweden) P1 Racing Fuels is the ERC’s Official Fuels Partner Specialist in high-performance fuels, P1 offers high-quality fuels and service* from its dedicated area within the refuel zone at all ERC rounds *FIA ERC stays an opened fuel supplier championship The P1 Racing Fuels Podium Challenge rewards the top three ERC1 and ERC2 finishers on every rally with fuel vouchers • For both categories, winning drivers will be entitled to: • First position: 150 litres of fuel Contact: • Second position: 100 litres of fuel Alessandro FERRARI • Third position: 50 litres of fuel [email protected] m Free boat transportation + 6 free air tickets + from Lisbon to Ponta Delgada Free boat transportation + Free boat transportation Discounted entry fee + For ERC registered drivers ERC RALLY CENTRE Giant screens showing Facebook Live coverage Meeting point of stages for competitors On-event championship hub located in the heart of the service park Autograph session and After Leg 1 interviews FIA technical, ERC runs to FIA Regional sporting and safety Rally Regulations and delegates on-site International Sporting Code ERC promoted by at every event Eurosport Events under long-term agreement with the FIA ERC champion driver, co- driver & team attend FIA Prize Giving ceremony Highlights of all rallies on Eurosport and Eurosport Player Local live broadcasts of selected events Newsfeed provided to broadcasters and key media outlets Facebook Live from selected stages on all rounds Video clips published online and available via ERC’s official social media channels Official website, app and media portal FACEBOOK PUBLICATIONS 291,865 fans 11,984,454 reach 27,500,033 impressions 6,177,209 video views 2019 DATAS INSTAGRAM PUBLICATIONS & STORIES 52,436 followers 6,148,306 impressions 2,054,064 video views 2019 DATAS TWITTER PUBLICATIONS 37,610 fans 5,759,593 impressions 2019 DATAS Interviews from opening ceremony and all stages ends broadcasted live on the ERC Website and App videos220edited 719 hrs TV Broadcast time worldwide 8,7 million video views 163,2 million TV viewers worldwide (+48% of 2018) *2019 TV monitoring from Nielsen agency MAIN PARTNERS MAIN PARTNERS Why ask for an exclusive video clip ? Clips can be used on social networks and Best action and websites without restriction regardless of signification territory moments Possibility exists for clips to be distributed to local TV channels or digital platforms as new content Customised clip up to 4 Exclusive minutes video clip Partners/sponsors can use clips on their digital platforms Clips will be published on official ERC website Atmospheric shots, slow- and social media channels motion, on-board camera, 360° camera, helicopter views BRING YOUR OWN CREW ON-SITE ! And get access to Free filming
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