IRC Rally Internacional de Curitiba

[RS]

So on to round 2 then folks!

The entry lists for Brazil and Argentina look like they will be better than expected and better than IRCs previous attempts at going outside Europe (China, Japan, Safari)

So for Brazil so far we have confirmed:

Meeke (207)
Kopecky (Fabia)
Hanninen (Fabia)
Wilks (Fabia)
Magalhaes (207)

Any more?

[Mirek]

Oliveira (207) is confirmed also, Mikkelsen (Fiesta?) or Villagra (Fiesta) are possible. Don't know about Al Attiyah (Fiesta), if he starts in Brazil or later in Argentina only...

[pettersolberg29]

Mikkelsen will definately be there. He hasn't decided between Fiesta and Fabia yet though. He's deciding after Sweden.

[Barreis]

It's bad it won't be live show 'cos of time difference..

[Luis Pacheco]

Official website:
http://www.rallydecuritiba.com.br/?locale=en_US

[alleskids]

Al Attiyah will start in Argentina, Curtiba is at the same time as the S-WRC round in Mexico, were Al attiyah is present.

[RS]

When does the boat leave for Brazil?

Eager to see if Skoda will show us the new wider facelifted Fabia before sending it to South America

[Karbonyl]

Yes, the American mission should be the first showcase of Fabia S2000 E2.

[Luis Pacheco]

New superspecial stage for Curitiba

Competitors on Rally Internacional de Curitiba are set for a spectacular finish to the Intercontinental Rally Challenge event when the series resumes in Brazil next month.

A new 3.38-kilometre superspecial stage is being built close to the Autodromo Internacional de Curitiba where the gravel rally will be based from 4-6 March. It will mark the 15th and final stage of the event, round two of the IRC.

Crews will tackle the stage in pairs and organisers hope that up to 15,000 spectators will turn up to watch.
Event promoter Marcos Marcola said: "There will be a bridge with a crossing point so we can have two cars side by side. The stage is close to the city of Curitiba and close to the service park so we hope it will make it easy for the fans to go and see. Everybody likes this kind of show and I think it will be very exciting for the rally and for the drivers."

IRC Press

[bluuford]

When does the boat leave for Brazil?

Eager to see if Skoda will show us the new wider facelifted Fabia before sending it to South America

it takes approximately 15 days (+ few days for possible delays) for ship to reach from Netherlands to Curtiba region. One day for loading and one for unloading one day for customs. So, the ship should leave in next few days if it is not left already or if it is not superfast ferry or if it is not leaving from Portugal.