I'm trying to get my head around the Intercontinental Rally Challenge and European Rally Championship. I remember watching a rally a few weeks ago which Freddy Loix had won in an S2000 Peugeot. It was a tarmac event but I can't remember which rally. Anyway, I had thought I was watching ERC coverage but now I'm not so sure.

Has the IRC got any connection with the ERC or are they completely different championship (maybe with criss-crossing calendars?) And are either under the FIA banner?

Just trying to settle my confusion. Google just adds to it! :