The FIA World Rally Championship returns to the United States for the first time since 1988.
Rally US represents one of the most significant additions to the 2027 calendar, reconnecting the championship with a country that has a vast motorsport audience, a thriving domestic rally scene and deep links to the global automotive industry.
The foundations for the event were laid during an extensive FIA candidate programme in 2026, when proposed stages, infrastructure and event locations across Tennessee and Kentucky were assessed against World Championship standards.
The result is a landmark return for the WRC and an opportunity to introduce rallying at the highest level to a new generation of American fans.
The roads assessed during development of Rally US offered considerable variety, from smooth, rapid gravel to tighter and more technical sections.
That changing rhythm promises to reward adaptable crews rather than specialists in one particular style of road.
The WRC last competed in the United States at the Olympus Rally in 1988. Nearly four decades later, Rally US begins an entirely new chapter.
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How to follow the Rally live
Round 11 of the 2027 FIA World Rally Championship Season, live 26 to 29 August 2027. Every stage is live and on demand at Rally.TV – including all onboard cameras and expert analysis.
How to follow the Rally live
Source: www.wrc.com
