2019 WRGB Planner

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CONTENTS

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Safety information Make the most of your day First time spectator guide Useful advice and information Event tickets Overview map with international and national timetables Rally village, regroups and finish information

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THE STAGES

THURSDAY STAGES MAP SHAKEDOWN - GWYDIR SS1 OULTON PARK FRIDAY STAGES MAP SS2+SS6 ELSI SS3+SS7 PENMACHNO SS4+SS9 DYFNANT SS5+SS10 ABERHIRNANT SS8 SLATE MOUNTAIN SATURDAY STAGES MAP SS11+SS16 DYFI SS12+SS14 MYHERIN SS13+SS15 SWEET LAMB HAFREN SS17 COLWYN BAY SUNDAY STAGES MAP SS18+SS21 ALWEN SS19+SS22 BRENIG SS20 GREAT ORME

All information correct at the time of going to press (July 2019). Spectators are strongly advised to check www.walesrallygb.com for updates before leaving for the rally.

Published on behalf of Dayinsure Wales Rally GB by Motor Sport Magazine Ltd,. 18-20 Rosemont Road, London NW3 6NE. Tel: 020 7349 8497. www.motorsportmagazine.com

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SPECTATOR SAFETY ON THE STAGE

• DANGER NO SPECTATORS BEYOND THIS POINT – means what it says • Look after yourself and don’t place yourself or others in danger • Plan to be in your chosen location 45 minutes before the first car is due • Look after your children • No dogs unless disabled-assistance dogs • First aid is available at all stage car parks • Spectator areas are defined with black and yellow tape and black and yellow or green scrim • DO NOT stand behind the red and white tape The FIA Safety Delegate will expect everyone to be in location when they come around, this will be 30-40 minutes before the first car is due. Marshals will give a long blow on their whistle to advise you that you MUST now be in your final location (and standing up). The Safety Delegate and/or the Organisers can and will cancel stages if people are not standing in appropriate places.

Many competitors carry on-board cameras. The footage is viewed by Rally Control throughout the event. If spectators are seen in unacceptable locations the stage can and will be stopped. #AriNeedsYou

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We want everyone to enjoy the event, to have fun and to go home safely. Please pay attention at all times and take responsibility for your own safety – and that of others.

RALLY CARS CAN DO THE UNEXPECTED SO, FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AND THAT OF OTHERS, PLEASE: • Respect the marshals and follow their instructions • Observe the colour-coded tape and all signage • Use the natural environment to protect yourself • Don’t walk on the rally stage • Stay standing and remain alert • Remember that alcohol and drugs can impair your responses and threaten your safety

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ENVIRONMENT

• Take your litter home or put it in the bins provided • No fires or barbeques • The ground WILL be uneven – it is a forest, tread carefully • No fireworks • Follow the countryside code

SUSPICIOUS ITEMS

Please ensure you keep your belongings with you at all times. Do not leave bags etc lying around if you move to a different viewing area. If you see an unattended or suspicious item: • Do not touch • Try to identify an owner in the immediate area • If you still feel it’s suspicious or you feel concerned, don’t be embarrassed or think anyone else will report it • Report it to the nearest marshal whether in a tabard near you or a radio marshal in their car. If it is before the competitors have started, please stop one of the safety cars and advise them of your concerns • Move away to a safe distance – ideally at least 100m • It is a condition of entry that you agree to a search of your vehicle, property or person if selected.

REMEMBER – if you think it’s suspicious – say something

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR DAY ARRIVE AT THE CAR PARKS IN PLENTY OF TIME

Availability at any stage car park will be on a first come, first served basis and is not guaranteed – even for World Rally Pass holders. To avoid disappointment, spectators should arrive at their chosen car park in plenty of time. Check what time the car park opens – some open the night before the stage goes live. Arriving a couple of hours before the stage starts is not usually sufficient time to guarantee a space.

WRAP UP WARM

Please make sure you dress to take full account of the weather. As you may be arriving or departing in the dark, please remember to bring a torch with you. Also remember to wear sturdy footwear for typical forest conditions. Please be aware that the weather in October is often glorious but it can also be wet and extremely cold, especially for the early morning and late afternoon stages.

DOGS

Please do not bring your dogs to the event as they can be startled by the loud noises and cause a danger to themselves or others – only disabled-assistance dogs are permitted (on leads at all times).

BIKES

Motor, trail, quad and mountain bikes are not permitted on the rally stages or in the spectator areas. Please do not attempt to access the rally by motorbike.

DRONES

Please do not bring drones to the rally as their use is expressly prohibited on or near any part of the event, the stages or service area. Marshals will be empowered to ground any drone that attempts to fly during the event and, if required, the stage itself will be stopped.

SELFIE STICKS AND ACTION CAMERAS

Use of selfie sticks and action cameras (such as GoPros) is not forbidden however spectators are reminded to use these in a sensible manner without putting themselves and others at risk. Action cameras must not be placed on the rally route where they are likely to get hit by cars.

LITTER

Please take all litter home with you or place it in the skips or black bags provided for this purpose. Do not leave it in the forest.

FIRES AND FIREWORKS

Please do not light fires or barbeques or bring fireworks to the event. They can cause serious incidents for other spectators or competitors and can also damage the forest.

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SPECTATOR GUIDE

R O F G N I COM ST TIME? R I F THE

Wales Rally GB is a Stage Rally motor sport event and forms part of the FIA World Rally Championship. The event takes place over four days of competition and each day is divided into a number of ‘Special Stages’ which are where the drivers race against the clock for the fastest time. For the rest of the event, they have to follow a pre-set schedule on normal public roads to get them to the next Special Stage on time.

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There are 22 Special Stages run over four days: 1 on Thursday, 9 on Friday, 7 on Saturday and 5 on Sunday.

The timetable will tell you which stages are running when, normally indicated by the time the first car starts that stage. It is useful to look at this combined with the overall map so that you can see where the stages are in relation to each other. The Service Park in Llandudno where the teams are based throughout the event.

WHERE TO GO

If you are visiting the event for the first time or just want a recommendation on where to meet the stars or catch the best action, you can check out these great venues: LIVERPOOL: For the first time in history, 2019 Wales Rally GB is setting off from Liverpool city’s historic Waterfront. It’s the first time Britain’s round of the FIA World Rally Championship has started outside Wales since 1999. Spectators at the Pier Head can expect autographs, footage broadcast on the big screen and high-octane atmosphere.

OULTON PARK: 2019’s action will kick off at Oulton Park race circuit near Chester. A full evening of entertainment is planned, with appearances from WRC legends and iconic vehicles, live music and DJs, historic rally displays and an autograph session which will be open to all spectators. Something for all the family!

SLATE MOUNTAIN: Set in spectacular surroundings, Slate Mountain is an unparalleled stage for spectators. The tight, narrow and rocky stage along the slate quarry proves to be one of the rally’s most dramatic to watch.

COLWYN BAY: Ideal for those new to rallying, this new exciting stage along the Promenade in Colwyn Bay will provide entertainment, food and an incredible backdrop. Fans can expect plenty of donuts, hairpins and chicanes to make the competition even more interesting.

GREAT ORME: Back for 2019, this popular stage could be the highlight of your weekend.

Taking place on the cliffside of Llandudno’s Great Orme, you’ll see teams gain or lose a lot of time as they slide the cars around the spectacular coastal road.

BUY TICKETS

You can buy tickets online here or by calling 44 (0)1492 817113, open 10:00-17:00 Monday-Friday, closed Saturday and Sunday.

GETTING THERE

Access to the Special Stages is by ticket only you can buy in advance or pay on the gate, subject to availability. The earlier you purchase your tickets, the cheaper the price you will pay.

Access to the Ceremonial Start in Liverpool is free of charge.

Advanced tickets can be purchased for you to print out either over the phone, online here, or on-event at the ticket office in Venue Cymru, Llandudno. Each adult ticket, with the exception of Oulton Park tickets, comes with an event programme that you collect on arrival at the stage. Each stage has specially prepared car parks which are normally forest tracks that lead to a part of the stage. These tracks can be muddy, uneven and quite long – the earlier you get there, the nearer the top of the car park you will be.

From the car park you will be able to access one of the designated viewing locations which are usually quite large areas in the forests/fields and will be marked out with yellow and black tape.

These are the safest places to watch the dramatic rally action, but you should still heed important safety advice and always listen to the marshals who are there to help keep you safe. Remember to bring lots of warm clothes – it is October after all!

All stages feature catering units and public toilet facilities while the stages at Oulton Park, Slate Mountain, Sweet Lamb, Colwyn Bay and Brenig will also have some retail stands selling gifts and merchandise.

FOR THE MORE ADVENTUROUS

Those with day passes or four-day World Rally Passes can plan a route to spectate at various different stages during the day.

Most of the stages are run twice during the day giving those who choose not to move a double dose of the WRC stars.

Once again, check the official Wales Rally GB timetable for full details and remember there’s also the National Rally running alongside the main WRC event on Friday and Saturday which provides even more interest and entertainment. The National Rally timetable can be found on page 13.

FREE OF CHARGE ACCESS AREAS

The Service Park in Llandudno is the ‘pits and paddock’ where the teams prepare the cars for the challenges ahead. Each morning the cars start out from the Service Park and return here in the early evening, as well as a lunchtime regroup on Friday. This is a great chance to gain a fantastic insight into the sport, access is totally FREE and there is an array of entertainments. Other free admission areas during the event are Thursday’s Ceremonial Start in Liverpool and a Friday lunchtime visit to central Newtown and Sunday’s Ceremonial Finish in Llandudno.

MORE INFORMATION

www.facebook.com/walesrallygb www.twitter.com/walesrallygb www.instagram.com/walesrallygb

Keep up to date with all the latest news from Wales Rally GB by following the rally’s regular status updates on the official Wales Rally GB Facebook and Twitter feeds. At the event these feeds, taking information from the heart of Rally HQ at the Service Park, are invaluable to you when planning your itinerary, travelling around the route and keeping up to date with the latest results. We hope this information proves helpful; if you have any further questions please feel free to contact us.

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SPECTATOR INFORMATION RALLY XTRA HOSPITALITY

Get a taste of the action!

Maximise your rally fever with three completely different hospitality packages that will ensure you get the most from your visit to Wales Rally GB. Oulton Park Take in the WRC action from the Fogarty Moss Centre located at the heart of the venue, with an unparalleled view of the stars on track. To book, please call +44 (0) 1474 875 5224 or email corpsales@msv.com.

Rally Xtra @ Sweet Lamb - the authentic rally experience!

The action centres on the Sweet Lamb Rally Complex in the heart of mid-Wales, between Aberystwyth and Newtown. This purposemade arena attracts huge crowds, drawn by the fantastic viewing opportunities that include a water splash and spectacular jumps. The sheltered facility is located just metres from the action.

Rally Xtra @ Colwyn Bay - the seaside rally experience!

Located at Porth Eirias in Colwyn Bay, catch the evening street stage along the Promenade with the best views of the action.

Rally Xtra @ Brenig - the lakeside rally experience!

Located on the shores of the picturesque Llyn Brenig Reservoir, this stage will play host to this year’s Wolf Power Stage. With views of the lake to one side, close proximity to rally action and the Power Stage podium, this is the perfect rally setting!

For further information please call us +44 (0)1753 765105 or email hospitality@walesrallygb.com Visit www.walesrallygb.com/tickets to book!

ACCOMMODATION

Wales Rally GB Accommodation Services has been appointed as the official accommodation provider for Wales Rally GB and would be delighted to help with accommodation requirements for the event organisers, competitors, media and spectators alike.

For further information please contact them directly via: Tel +44 (0)870 220 6039 Fax +44 (0)161 492 1900 E-mail enquiries@walesrallygbtravel.com

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

Every year, Wales Rally GB strives to deliver an exceptional world championship event. We acknowledge that, along with other WRC events around the world, we are uniquely placed to inspire our audiences, supply chains, and the wider motorsport community to work towards a more sustainable future.

Since 2016, the Wales Rally GB team is proud to have been certified by the FIA for its environmental and sustainability practices, and every year we strive to find new and innovative ways to minimise the impact of our event on the environment.

Behind the scenes a lot of work is being undertaken in order to protect the forests, historic locations, and Service Park where the event takes place. You, our loyal spectators, can play a key role in promoting our message and protecting these locations to ensure that once the rally leaves an area, no trace is left.

We are not asking for you to do anything out of the ordinary, but just to be respectful to the environment and follow these simple steps: • Use the recycling and waste bins provided (or take your rubbish home with you) to help us keep litter to a minimum • Separate your waste into the correct bins or ask a volunteer for help • Do not light fires or bring barbeques or fireworks to the event • Use car sharing and public transport opportunities where possible • Respect, protect and enjoy your surroundings and follow the countryside code Share your experiences of the event with the hashtag #WRGB

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SPECTATOR INFORMATION

OFFICIAL PROGRAMME

Adult tickets, with the exception of Oulton Park tickets, include a copy of the Official Programme (priced at £9) which will be available for collection at the stages and key locations during the event.

World Rally Pass and Rally Xtra buyers will receive a voucher with their pass which they should hand over to receive their copy of the Programme. Programmes for all other ticket holders will be fulfilled upon presentation of their ticket. Only one Programme can be redeemed per ticket.

SATELLITE NAVIGATION

Satellite navigation co-ordinates have been supplied as degrees / decimal minutes. Please ensure you use the correct setting on your satellite navigation systems. Satellite navigation equipment may not inform you about road closures related to the event, so please refer to the stage-specific directions in this planner before setting out.

USEFUL CONTACTS • World Rally Championship www.wrc.com • Visitors to the area can find information at www.visitconwy.org.uk or call the local Tourist Information Centre in Llandudno on +44 (0)1492 577 577 or Venue Cymru on +44 (0) 1492 872000 • VisitWales www.visitwales.com or call (Freephone) 0333 006 3001

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DISABLED ACCESS

Wales Rally GB welcomes disabled spectators and will do all that is possible to ensure a pleasurable experience.

The stage rally environment is such that the majority of car parks and stages and other locations are likely to be physically demanding and rigorous. We are unable to offer dedicated disabled parking and viewing areas at most Special Stages. Therefore, it is recommended that disabled customers who wish to attend the event consider the venues listed below: •

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Llandudno Service Park - Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sunday (free to view) SS1 - Oulton Park Special Stage - Thursday SS8 - Slate Mountain Stage - Friday SS13 / SS15 Sweet Lamb Stage – Saturday SS17 – Colwyn Bay Special Stage - Saturday Newtown Regroup, Broad Street – Saturday (free to view) SS20 Great Orme Llandudno Street Stage – Sunday Ceremonial Finish in Llandudno - Sunday (free to view)

Any disabled parking areas are allocated on a first come, first served basis and all disabled persons wishing to gain access to the dedicated car parking areas listed above will need to display their official Blue Badge in the car. On arrival at the stage, disabled attendees will be given a free of charge ‘Carer’ entry ticket by the car park operator upon production of their Blue Badge. Those needing carer tickets for Oulton Park must email carer@msv.com per the circuits conditions, here.

Full access event information here.

Access to the Llandudno Service Park, Ceremonial Start in Liverpool, Newtown regroup and Ceremonial Finish in Llandudno will be FREE OF CHARGE. CHILDREN 15 AND UNDER GO FREE TO ALL GENERAL ADMISSION AREAS.

EVENT TICKETS

WORLD RALLY PASS

Gain access to all stages over all days with the World Rally Pass, except for Oulton Park Special Stage, where access is an additional £5 with this ticket.

OULTON PARK

New for 2019, Oulton Park will have something for all the family with a selection of WRC rally cars from the last 75 years, entertainment, pyrotechnics and music. Spectators can also upgrade their visit with a seat in the Knickerbrook grandstand.

FRIDAY DAY PASS

Gain access to Elsi, Penmachno, Dyfnant, Aberhirnant and Slate Mountain for the second day of fierce competition.

SUPER SATURDAY DAY PASS

Dyfi, Myherin, Hafren, Sweet Lamb and a special stage at Colwyn Bay make up Super Saturday this year. Not to be missed!

COLWYN BAY

A part of the bill for Super Saturday, fans can expect plenty of donuts, hairpins and chicanes on the promenade with the Irish Sea as a backdrop.

SUNDAY DAY PASS

The final day sees the WRC action in North Wales with two tough forest stages and a challenging timed run around the Great Orme, before returning to Llandudno for the Ceremonial Finish.

RALLY XTRA (Brenig/Sweet Lamb/Llandudno)

Three Rally Xtra hospitality options are available for visitors seeking an enhanced experience with food, dedicated viewing areas, premium toilet facilities, commentary and results.

OULTON PARK HOSPITALITY*

Premium hospitality option for those looking to get a little closer to the action at the renowned circuit.

Tickets available at www.walesrallygb.com/Tickets. All adult tickets offer free car parking** at the stages and a programme worth £9 with the exception of Oulton Park tickets. All children aged 15 and under go FREE with the exception of Rally Xtra venues and Oulton Park grandstands. Oulton Park tickets are available to purchase until 23:59 on Monday 30th September – tickets will not be available to purchase at the gate on the day. All other advance tickets will be available for purchase until the day before the event and customers will have the convenience of printing their own online tickets, except for Rally Xtra and World Rally Passes. They can also be purchased from the event ticket office in Venue Cymru, Llandudno, open from Wednesday 2nd – Saturday 5th October. *Oulton Park Hospitality must be booked via the venue’s hospitality team on 01474 875224 or email corpsales@msv.com. **Some charges may apply

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

CHILDREN • All children must be accompanied by an adult.

• Children aged 15 and under go free with the exception of Rally Xtra venues where children aged 5 and under go free and children aged 6-15 years will require a discounted ticket AND with the exception of Oulton Park grandstand where they will require a grandstand ticket.

OULTON PARK ACCESS • The World Rally Pass excludes general admission to Oulton Park. World Rally Pass holders need to purchase a £5 access ticket to gain general admission to Oulton Park. World Rally Pass holders will be required to present both their World Rally Pass AND Oulton Park access e-ticket to gain general admission to Oulton Park.

• Grandstand seats are only valid in conjunction with an admission ticket or World Rally Pass and upgrade.

DELIVERY • World Rally Passes are hard copy tickets and require postal delivery and will be subject to a standard delivery fee of £4.00 per transaction.

An international, track and trace delivery option is available for £9.50 per transaction.

• Rally Xtra Passes are hard copy tickets and require postal delivery which is included in the price of the pass.

• World Rally Passes and Rally Xtra Passes will be dispatched from late August in plain envelopes by secure delivery, signature required (UK only).

All other tickets will be sent electronically to the customer (usually within 24 hours) who should ensure they have either printed out or

downloaded their ticket(s) to their mobile phone prior to arrival at the event.

• World Rally Passes and Rally Xtra Passes ordered for international delivery on or after 9am on Friday 20th September or for UK delivery on or after 9am on Friday 27th September will not be posted as we cannot guarantee delivery before the Rally. Instead they should be collected from the rally ticket office at Venue Cymru, Llandudno.

• World Rally Pass buyers will be issued with ONE World Rally Car Park Pass per order. Additional car park passes will be available to buy at the time of purchase, limited to the number of World Rally Passes purchased. Any requests for more than this will be cancelled and refunded.

• World Rally Passes and Rally Xtra Passes which are lost or stolen (once they have been signed for) will not be replaced.

PROGRAMME FULFILMENT • One official souvenir event programme (value £9.00) per adult ticket/pass with the exception of Oulton Park tickets.

• Programme fulfilment will be via a voucher for the World Rally Pass.

• Programmes for E-tickets purchased in advance will be fulfilled upon production of the E-ticket.

• Programmes for tickets purchased at the car parks or the rally ticket office in Venue Cymru will be fulfilled at time of purchase.

• Additional programmes can be purchased for £9 each.

CAR PARKING & AVAILABILITY • Availability at any car park will be on a first come, first served basis and is not guaranteed. To avoid disappointment, all spectators should arrive at their chosen car park in plenty of time.

• Where overnight parking is permitted, a £10 charge per car / £20 per van/motorhome/ caravan (cash only, payable on arrival) will apply for all vehicles arriving before 5am, except for World Rally Pass holders. Overnight car park locations and times will be available in the online Rally Planner.

• Parking charges may apply at the Great Orme.

There is no dedicated parking in Colwyn Bay – parking charges will apply in public car parks.

CONSENT • All ticket holders give their express consent to the use of their actual or simulated likeness in connection with the production, exhibition, advertising or exploitation of any film, video and/or audio recording of this event and/or any element thereof in any/all media throughout the world.

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INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL TIMETABLE AND OVERVIEW MAP START SERVICE PARK Thursday 3rd

GREAT ORME

FINISH

Friday 4th

COLWYN BAY

Saturday 5th Sunday 6th Information on this map is subject to change at the discretion of the Organisers

SHAKEDOWN ALWEN

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ELSI SLATE MOUNTAIN

BRENIG PENMACHNO

ABERHIRNANT

DYFNANT

DYFI

REGROUP & TYRE ZONE SWEET LAMB HAFREN

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MYHERIN

INTERNATIONAL TIMETABLE THURSDAY 3 OCTOBER

Shakedown Gwydir Start Liverpool Oulton Park (Special Stage) SS1 OULTON PARK

FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER

SS2 SS3 SS4 SS5

SS6 SS7 SS8

SS9 SS10

Elsi (1) Penmachno (1) Dyfnant (1) Aberhirnant (1) Service In, Llandudno Elsi (2) Penmachno (2) Slate Mountain Regroup In, Slate Mountain Dyfnant (2) Aberhirnant (2) Service in, Llandudno

SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER

SS11 SS12 SS13

SS14 SS15 SS16 SS17

Dyfi (1) Myherin (1) Sweet Lamb Hafren (1) Regroup in, Newtown Myherin (2) Sweet Lamb Hafren (2) Dyfi (2) Colwyn Bay (Special Stage) End of Day Service, Llandudno

SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER

SS18 Alwen (1) SS19 Brenig (1) SS20 Great Orme

Service in, Llandudno SS21 Alwen (2) SS22 Brenig (2) (Power Stage) FINISH PODIUM Finishing Ceremony, Llandudno

NATIONAL TIMETABLE

08:00 16:00 19:08

FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER

07:18 07:46 09:56 10:53 12:48 14:42 15:10 15:59 16:05 18:13 19:10 21:14

START SS1 SS2 SS3 SS4 SS5

Llandudno 08:30 Elsi (1) 09:21 Penmachno (1) 09:49 Slate Mountain 10:38 Dyfnant (1) 13:02 Aberhirnant (1) 13:59 Overnight: Llandudno 16:03

08:06 10:08 11:02 12:40 14:08 15:02 16:19 19:08 19:46

SS11 Dyfi (1) SS12 Myherin (1) SS13 Sweet Lamb Hafren (1) CEREMONIAL FINISH The Promenade, Llandudno

SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER

12:39 16:07 17:01 20:21

07:29 08:08 09:26 09:42 11:11 12:18 13:33

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FREE SPECTATOR ACCESS

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LIVERPOOL CEREMONIAL START FREE OF For first time in history, 2019 Wales Rally CHARGE GB isthesetting from Liverpool’s historic ACCESS Waterfront. It’soffthe first time Britain’s round of the FIA World Rally Championship has started outside Wales since 1999. Interviews on the big screen with all the top competitors will add to the high-octane atmosphere on the Pier Head outside the Liver Building from 15:00 onwards.

FREE OF CHARGE ACCESS

NEWTOWN REGROUP FREE OF Newtown play host to Saturday’s CHARGE lunchtimewill Regroup for the cars competing ACCESS in the International event. Broad and Severn Streets in the town centre will be closed to through traffic and reserved exclusively for the rally cars which will start arriving just after 12:15. It’s another great chance to see the mud-splattered turbocharged machines up close.

LLANDUDNO SERVICE PARK

New for 2019, the Service Park is in Llandudno and will be home to all the teams for the duration of the world championship event. Fans will be able to watch the crews bring their cars in to be repaired and serviced in their dedicated paddock areas as well as enjoy a full schedule of entertainment around the town and at Venue Cymru.

The Service Park will be open as follows: • Thursday 3rd October: 9:00 – 22:00 • Friday 4th October: 9:00 – 23:00 • Saturday 5th October: 9:00 – 23:00 • Sunday 6th October: 9:00 – 16:00

CEREMONIAL FINISH FREE OF This year’s Ceremonial Finish and prize-giving takes place on CHARGE the Promenade Llandudno in Conwy County. It’s here from ACCESS 13:30 on Sundayinafternoon that legends will be crowned, as the well-deserving winners spray the victory champagne.

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Thursday 3rd October

DAY 1: STAGES MAP

Village Rally Llandudno

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 Oulton Park Gates Open 15.00 Autograph Session 18.10 - 18.40 First car starts 19.08

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STAGE TIMINGS

Shakedown / Thursday, 3rd October

GWYDIR

B5106

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Llanrwst

04:00 Car Park A Opens 06:50 Safety Cars 08:00 WRC Priority 1 crews 09:30 WRC All Priority crews 10:30 WRC Non-Priority crews 11:30 Sweeper Car (stage finished)

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Car Park Road Closed Spectator Access Route Main Spectator Viewing Areas

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FINISH

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 Betws-y-Coed

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4.68km (2.73 miles) Last year’s Wolf Power Stage becomes this year’s shakedown for Wales Rally GB, albeit in a much shortened form. It’s technical, tricky and less flowing than some of the roads in mid-Wales. It will serve as a great way to welcome the World Rally Championship to Wales.

SEB MARSHALL

TOYOTA GAZOO RACING CO-DRIVER

“The Shakedown is an important pre-rally test allowing us to finetune cars for the latest conditions – more importantly, if it’s been notably wet or dry it makes a huge difference in Wales. Gwydir is a familiar stage and is a great setting for the Shakedown as it’s very representative of what is to come later in the event.”

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Sat nav coordinates Opening time Length of stage Max length of car park Distance from head of car park to stage Car park terrain Facilities Directions Road closures/restrictions Viewing area(s)

CAR PARK A

N53 06.356 W3 47.772 04:00 Thursday 4.68 km 1.2 miles 200m

Gravel forest road with a steep uphill walk to the viewing locations Toilets & Catering The only approach to the stage is from the south at Betws-y-Coed via the A5 and join the B5106. There is no access to the stage from Llanrwst or from the Trefriw/Conwy side of the valley.

There will be a network of road closures around the stage, approach only permitted from the A5 in Betws Y Coed.

V1: Access by a footpath on the left near the head of the car park. The viewing area is 1.2km into the stage and is a tight, uphill hairpin right. The elevated banking on the exit of the junction offers good viewing for the approach and exit. Additional viewing is located 200m further up the stage using the same footpath and this is a fast open uphill hairpin left with viewing from the inside of the bend only.

V3: Access by a footpath on the left from the car park, this a longer walk than V1. It is 1.8km into the stage and offers a fast left which has a quick approach and exit. Viewing is from an elevated position.

STAGE TIMINGS

From 15:00 Entertainment 17:20-18:35 Recce 18:00 - 18:30 Autograph signing 18:35 - 18:50* Presentation of crews *Time may be subject to change 18:00 Safety Cars 19:08 WRC run 20:38 Sweeper Car (stage finished)

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PUBLIC PARKING

FIA WRC PARTNERS

3.58km (2.29 miles) Back on the itinerary for Britain’s round of the World Rally Championship for the first time since 1993, the Dayinsure Oulton Park Stage will provide fantastic spectating facilities and superb action from all parts of the beautiful Cheshire race circuit.

Lodge Corner

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SEB MARSHALL

TOYOTA GAZOO RACING CO-DRIVER

“This looks a great opening stage and it’s always nice to see something different. It has many of the circuit’s iconic sections like Lodge, Deer Leap and Cascades before heading off onto the infield gravel. Oulton has great spectator facilities and viewing for what should be a really entertaining Thursday evening.”

 Sat nav coordinates Opening time Length of stage Max length of car park Distance from head of car park to stage Car park terrain Clay Hill Facilities Directions

Deer Leap

CAR PARK B

FINISH

Road closures/restrictions Viewing area(s)

N53 11.008 W2 37.071 Donut 15:00 Thursday 3.58 km Large areas within circuit Autographs Most viewing is within 100m of the car parks

The area is a mixture of grass and Tarmac.

The venue has full facilities: Toilets, catering, disabled facilities.

Oulton Park is situated next to Little Budworth and is best accessed from the A54 and the A59.

Old Hall Corner No external There are numerous viewing locations from within the circuit itself.

Watersplash Arguably the best viewing will be around the Old Hall and Knickerbrook areas, which will give great views of the circuit as well as the gravel sections and the watersplash. A Car Park Cascades

B

Knickerbrook

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SS 1

 Oulton Park

Road Closed Spectator Access Route

Fosters

Main Spectator Viewing Areas Special Stage Route

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Friday, 4th October

DAY 2: STAGES MAP C

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Open Friday 03.00

D

SS 2/6

Elsi I

Open Friday 07.00

Open Thursday 20.00

 SS 3/7

Penmachno

SS 8

Slate Mountain

H

Open Thursday 17.00

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SS 4/9

Dyfnant

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Village Rally Llandudno

G

Open Friday 05.00

5/10 SS Aberhirnant

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Open Friday 05.00

F

Open Thursday 17.00

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STAGE TIMINGS

06:07 07:18 08:52 09:21 13:29 14:42 16:09

SS2 + SS6 / Friday, 4th October

ELSI

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Safety Cars 1st WRC run National Safety Car National run Safety Cars 2nd WRC run Sweeper Car (stage finished)

A5

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A470

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V1

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F

Car Park Road Closed

A470

Spectator Access Route Main Spectator Viewing Areas Special Stage Route

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11.65km (6.21 miles) The first competitive gravel action of this year’s event is in the same area as the Gwydir shakedown test, which means more technical, tricky action which will keep the crews on their toes first thing on Friday morning. Undoubtedly one of the most picturesque stages, sitting high above the beautiful town of Betws-y-Coed.

SEB MARSHALL

TOYOTA GAZOO RACING CO-DRIVER

“Elsi has new sections that look very technical and demanding and is a very different shape in character from the faster ones that follow. There are practically no straights and lots of corners – last year I was co-driving for Hayden Paddon and he compared Elsi to the stages he grew up on at home in New Zealand.”

Sat nav coordinates Opening time Length of stage Max length of car park Distance from head of car park to stage Car park terrain Facilities Directions Road closures/restrictions Viewing area(s)

CAR PARK C

N53 06.012 W3 50.240 03:00 Friday 4th October 11.65km 0.8 miles 200m / 5 minutes

Gravel forestry road which is steep uphill from the pay point but levels out as you approach the stage for the last 400m. Not good for campers due to parking on steep slope.

Catering, toilets, first aid Follow A470 / A5 to Betws-y-Coed. Car park entrance is north of Betws-y-Coed on the A5 towards Capel Curig.

There is no parking on the A5 and A470, further road closure restrictions will be in place on the surrounding roads.

V1: The viewing area is at the head of the car park. The cars approach round a long sweeping left bend and then fork right and head away through a fast left and right sequence of bends.

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STAGE TIMINGS

06:35 Safety Cars 07:46 1st WRC run 09:20 National Safety Car 09:49 National run 13:57 Safety Cars 15:10 2nd WRC run 16:37 Sweeper Car (stage finished)

A



SS3+SS7 / Friday, 4th October

PENMACHNO

Betws-y-coed

Car Park Road Closed Spectator Access Route

A470

Main Spectator Viewing Areas

D

Special Stage Route

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 V2

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V1

A5

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B4406

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16.19km (10.06 miles) A really fast stage which runs up the valley and into the heart of the Snowdonia National Park. New for last year was a closed-road asphalt stretch, which provides a real change of tempo from the slate-covered and slippery Welsh forest test.

Sat nav coordinates Opening time Length of stage Max length of car park Distance from head of car park to stage Car park terrain Facilities Directions Road closures/restrictions Viewing area(s)

CAR PARK D

N53 04.276 W3 47.855 20:00, Thursday 3rd October 16.19km 2.9 miles 300m at both viewing locations / 5 minutes Gravel track with steep incline leading to both viewing locations. Not good for campers due to parking on steep slope.

Catering, toilets, first aid The car park entrance is off the A470. Follow the A470 south from Betws-y-Coed (following signs to Dolgellau and Blaenau Ffestiniog) to reach the car park entrance. There will be no access from the A5 onto B4406 towards Penmachno village.

Penmachno village will be closed off to spectators and the roads surrounding the area will be the subject of traffic restrictions and road closure orders, in some places clearways will also be enforced.

V1: A combination of a fast, flowing downhill sweeping bend leading into a tight hairpin left. The viewing is on raised banking and in an area of mature trees.

V2: Long views of the cars as they travel through an open area with both a fast right and then sweeping left bends leading into a short technical section before they disappear from sight. Viewing is from a raised banking with some mature trees around the arena.

SEB MARSHALL

TOYOTA GAZOO RACING CO-DRIVER

“Penmachno is a North Wales classic. It starts on a fairly technical, narrow section through the quarry, before the stage opens up to be very quick, not least the section of asphalt in the middle. It seems to get faster and faster towards the finish. As it includes a bit of everything, it’s a really good stage for spectating.”

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STAGE TIMINGS

08:47 Safety Cars 09:56 1st WRC run 12:34 National Safety Car 13:02 National run 16:41 Safety Cars 18:13 2nd WRC run 19:41 Sweeper Car (stage finished)

SS4 + SS9 / Friday, 4th October

DYFNANT

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START 

V1

V2

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E

V4

F 

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B4395

A458

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Car Park

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Road Closed Spectator Access Route Main Spectator Viewing Areas Special Stage Route

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Llangadfan

19.36km (11.80 miles) Back to its full length after running a shortened version last season, Dyfnant is one of the absolute classics on the route. Generally fast and flowing, this is a test which really rewards commitment and speed. If the weather cuts up rough and the rain comes, the grip levels can actually go up and become more consistent as the rain washes away a top layer of mud.

SEB MARSHALL

TOYOTA GAZOO RACING CO-DRIVER

“Dyfnant is a fast and enjoyable stage. It offers a wide choice of forest roads and we’ve returned to the 2017 route, which will add to the challenge. In the past it’s been home to ‘Irish Corner’, where even in the car you could hear the noise and feel the great atmosphere. It would be great for Kris Meeke if that was back!”

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Sat nav coordinates Opening time Length of stage Max length of car park Distance from head of car park to stage Car park terrain Facilities Directions Road closures/restrictions Viewing area(s)

CAR PARK E

N52 43.453 W3 26.478 05.00 Friday, 4th October 19.36km 1.20 miles 100m / 3 minutes

CAR PARK F

N52 42.506 W3 27.194 17.00 Thursday, 3rd October 2.20 miles 300m / 5 minutes

Gravel forest road Catering, toilets, first aid Approach from the junction of A458 and B4395 nr Llangadfan All minor roads leading to stage will be closed. B4395 will be a temporary clearway - no parking V1: Access from the head of the car park. Follow the marshals’ instructions and cross Walking to the top of the car park will give access to the track only at the official crossing point. Pathways give access to raised viewing V4 (right). area of a square-left junction and fast left bend. V2: Follow the signs from the head of the car park (via horse trail 67) to join the stage with open viewing of a series of flowing right- and left-hand bends. V3: Follow the signs from the centre of the car park (via horse trail 68), the viewing area is on the exit to the flowing bends at V2.

V4: Approx 2km from the car park entrance, this is the main area for spectating and contains a tight hairpin left turn.

STAGE TIMINGS

09:25 Safety Cars 10:53 1st WRC run 13:32 National Safety Car 13:59 1st National run 19:10 2nd WRC run 20:39 Sweeper Car (stage finished)

SS5+SS10 / Friday, 4th October

ABERHIRNANT

Y Bala A494

A

B4401 B4402 B4391

B4391

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Car Park Road Closed Spectator Access Route

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B4391

Main Spectator Viewing Areas Special Stage Route

Spectator Access Route

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G

V1

FINISH

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H B4391

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START V2

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11.20km (6.96 miles) Almost certain to be one of the fastest stages on the route, this test high above the town of Bala is always in prime condition with a great surface, which drains well and offers good grip. There are plenty of places to make up time here, especially if you’re in-tune with the car and willing to take a risk or two.

Sat nav coordinates Opening time Length of stage Max length of car park Distance from head of car park to stage Car park terrain Facilities Directions Road closures/restrictions Viewing area(s)

CAR PARK G

N52 52.531 W 03 33.114 05.00 Friday, 4th October 11.20 km 1 mile 100m / 2 minutes

CAR PARK H

N52 52.130 W 03 33.378 17.00 Thursday, 3rd October 2.5 miles 200m / 5 minutes

Gravel track with slight incline Catering, toilets, first aid Access only available from the north via the town of Bala, which is located on the A494. From Bala take the B4391, then turn right to Rhos y Gwaliau and follow signs.

Temporary road closures on minor roads around stage. No access from Lake Vyrnwy, mountain road closed – very long diversion.

V1: Follow marshals’ instructions to cross the stage to an V2: (Main viewing area) Follow marshals’ instructions to cross the stage to elevated viewing area for a good view of competitors as they the elevated viewing area, which is 5km into the stage. It gives a good view approach a very fast downhill square right at the junction. The of competitors approaching a technical section through a square left and fast area has some shelter from mature trees. square-right combination of bends. V3: Is entered from mid-way along the car park and will be signed. Follow the gravel and mud path uphill for approximately 1/2 mile, follow marshals’ instructions when crossing the stage. Viewing is on top of high banks in clearfell area of a very fast, twisty uphill section of stage.

SEB MARSHALL

TOYOTA GAZOO RACING CO-DRIVER

“This is an incredibly quick stage – much straighter than Dyfnant.

There are lots of flat-out, sixthgear crests and blind corners that really reward bravery! Those who are hesitant here will drop bundles of time. Being high up it’s also susceptible to fog – that was a big factor when it was last run after dark in 2017.”

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STAGE TIMINGS

SS8 / Friday, 4th October

10:10 10:40 14:47 15:57 17:27

SLATE MOUNTAIN

A470

A

F

National Safety Car National run Safety Cars 1st WRC run Sweeper Car (stage finished)

Car Park Road Closed Spectator Access Route Main Spectator Viewing Areas Special Stage Route

I

A470

I

SS 8

 Slate Mountain

FINISH

START A470

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A470

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3.53km (2.19 miles) Introduced to the event last year, this is one for the fans, with great viewing potential and some superb action as the cars tear through the slate quarry with stunning backdrops down the valley to the sea. Once the cars have passed through, why not stay on for a cup of tea and a slice of cake at the fantastic café in the Slate Caverns?

SEB MARSHALL

TOYOTA GAZOO RACING CO-DRIVER

“Set in such spectacular surroundings, Slate Mountain is a great little stage for all the spectators. Last year’s short scrabble through the slate quarry was tight and narrow with lots of nasty rocks lining the trackside all waiting to cause punctures.

You certainly need to respect the sides of the roads here!”

Sat nav coordinates Opening time Length of stage Max length of car park Distance from head of car park to stage Car park terrain Facilities Directions Road closures/restrictions Viewing area(s)

CAR PARK I (SLATE QUARRY)

N53 0.484 W3 56.625 07:00hrs Friday, 4th October 3.53km Large open area 1.5km. Shuttle buses in operation

Flat, gravel area Catering, toilets, first aid The entrance is off the A470, 1/2mile north of Blaenau Ffestiniog.

N/A Viewing is from a number of specially created platforms looking down on the stage route with a variety of corners.

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Saturday 5th October

DAY 3: STAGES MAP

SS 11/16

Dyfi J

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Open Friday 17.00

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SS 13/15 Sweet Lamb Hafren

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Open Friday 17.00

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M

Village Rally Llandudno

SS 17

 Colwyn Bay Gates Open 14.00 First car starts 19.10

K

Open Friday 17.00

Regroup

 Newtown First Car 12:43

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N/O

Open Friday 17.00

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SS 12/14 Myherin

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STAGE TIMINGS

06:58 Safety Cars 08:06 1st WRC run 12:18 National Safety Car 12:39 National run 15:12 Safety Cars 16:19 2nd WRC run 17:52 Sweeper Car (stage finished)

SS11 + 16 / Saturday, 5th October

DYFI

A

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Car Park Road Closed Spectator Access Route

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Main Spectator Viewing Areas Special Stage Route

START

Car Park Exit Route

 

 Aberangell

 V3

J V2

Corris

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K 

No Spectators

A470

V1





FINISH

A487

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25.86km (15.84 miles) An absolute belter of a stage to start the weekend’s action. Known and loved the world over, Dyfi offers a typical mid-Wales challenge of lovely long corners with some really fast sections and not many junctions to interrupt the rhythm. If there’s been a lot of rain ahead of the event, there could be plenty of standing water on the inside of corners, making for some spectacular pictures.

SEB MARSHALL

TOYOTA GAZOO RACING CO-DRIVER

“Dyfi is a classic mid-Wales stage, not just being fast but also having a fantastic flow. It has two distinct parts: the opening is very, very fast then it gets far more technical when you reach the famous hairpins in the middle and then follow the sinuous contours that trace all around the hill to the finish.”

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Sat nav coordinates Opening time Length of stage Max length of car park Distance from head of car park to stage Car park terrain Facilities Directions Road closures/restrictions Viewing area(s)

CAR PARK J (CORRIS)

N52 38.256 W3 50.449 17.00 Friday, 4th October 25.86km 2.5 miles 200m / 5 minutes

Gravel forest road - mostly uphill Catering, toilets, first aid Access is from A487, 4 miles north of Machynlleth (care, narrow bridge).

A487 will be a temporary clearway. All other minor roads closed.

V1: With easy access from the car park, stand on raised banking watching the cars through a long fast-right bend before making a square-left turn to begin the drop down to the valley. Prepared viewing areas also continue downhill from the junction.

V2: Continue to follow the footpath through V1 (against rally route) for 600m, to see competitors pulling uphill through a series of sweeping and tightening bends before a fast uphill section to crest the climb.

CAR PARK K (ABERANGELL)

N52 40.473 W3 42.504

1.5 miles

Access is from A470 at Aberangell, 2 miles south of junction with A458 (Mallwyd).

A470 will be a temporary clearway between Mallwyd and Cemmaes Road. All other minor access roads will be closed.

V3: Walking from the top of the car park will take you to cleared walkways and raised earth bank standing areas, which provide close-proximity viewing of the stage. From a high-speed twisty approach, competitors appear over a small crest and plunge downhill to turn right at a junction before accelerating away through a right-hand bend.

STAGE TIMINGS

08:58 Safety Cars 10:08 1st WRC run 12:58 Safety Cars 14:08 2nd WRC run 15:45 National Safety Car 16:07 National run 17:15 Sweeper Car (stage finished)

SS12+SS14 / Saturday, 5th October

MYHERIN

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A44

FINISH

A44

Ponterwyd

B4343

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 A4120

START Devil’s Bridge Pontarfynach

 B4574

L

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A

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Car Park Road Closed Spectator Access Route

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 

Main Spectator Viewing Areas Special Stage Route

22.91km (14.24 miles) Jari-Matti Latvala’s favourite – and he’s not alone. The wide road and hard surface offers a great base for a big attack.

Easy access to one of the best spectating venues of the season to watch the cars come down through the windfarm on the limit and into Elfyn’s Corner – named after the Evans who won this rally two years ago.

Sat nav coordinates Opening time Length of stage Max length of car park Distance from head of car park to stage Car park terrain Facilities Directions Road closures/restrictions Viewing area(s)

CAR PARK L

N52 21.567 W3 48.024 17.00 Friday, 4th October 22.91 km 3.60miles 200m / 5 minutes

Gravel forest road Catering, toilets, first aid Access from B4574, 2 miles east of Devils Bridge B4574 will be a temporary clearway - no parking All 3 branches of the car park give access to viewing points midway through the stage in both clear-felled and forested areas of the plantation, with a number of fast bends and junctions. A walkway joins all three to allow choice from many different vantage points.

SEB MARSHALL

TOYOTA GAZOO RACING CO-DRIVER

“Famous for its wind farms, Myherin also includes a return to the forest section and finishes with the downhill Pikes Peak run.

These are long, steep hairpins through which the cars will drift. As well as being a drivers’ favourite, Myherin is also home to Elfyn’s Corner – one of the event’s best viewing spots.”

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STAGE TIMINGS

09:52 11:02 13:02 15:02 16:39 17:01 18:09

SS13 + 15 / Saturday, 5th October

SWEET LAMB HAFREN FINISH

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A B4518

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Safety Cars 1st WRC run Safety Cars 2nd WRC run National Safety Car National run Sweeper Car (stage finished)

Car Park Road Closed Spectator Access Route Main Spectator Viewing Areas

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Special Stage Route

 V4 V3

N B4518

O

V2

Spectator Access Route

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START

V1

Spectator Access Route

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M

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A44

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25.65km (15.96 miles) An absolute favourite with the fans. The spectating on offer in the main Sweet Lamb bowl has to be some of the easiest and most rewarding watching on offer in the WRC. Hafren provides the mainstay of this test and it has always been one of the most challenging, with lots of grip changes – especially on the second run when the road tends to polish and become slippier than ever.

SEB MARSHALL

TOYOTA GAZOO RACING CO-DRIVER

“The route starts with the iconic Sweet Lamb bowl – with its water splashes and jumps, it’s a fans’ favourite. Then the stage heads into the Hafren Forest, which is tricky as the surface tends to get quite slippery – even more so on the second run.

There are some slower parts, but nothing is really slow in Wales! “

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Sat nav coordinates Opening time Length of stage Max length of car park Distance from head of car park to stage Car park terrain Facilities Directions Road closures/restrictions Viewing area(s)

CAR PARK M

CAR PARK N

CAR PARK O

N52 25.812 W3 42.450 17.00 Friday, 4th October 25.65km 0.60 miles 200m / 5 minutes

N52 29.343 W3 40.052 (shared entrance)

Shared entrance

2.0 miles

1.25 miles

Open gravel area Catering, toilets, first aid Access from A44, 4 miles west of Llangurig A44 will be a temporary clearway - no parking V1: Extensive viewing from Sweet Lamb Bowl.

Cars visible for almost 2 km, approaching on a fast downhill, crossing the bridge then jumping into a twisty section and hairpin bend in the bowl, followed by the water splash and away up the hill. Excellent viewing also from the top of the car park as competitors pass close by the footpath through V1 (against rally route) for 600m.

Uphill gravel forest road Access from B4518, 2 miles North West of Llanidloes. Follow road around Llyn Clywedog All other access roads V2: Accessed from the head of the car park, large area The entrance to car park O leads is under the forest canopy at a slight uphill approach directly to V2 (left). Continue to a hairpin left. V3: Also accessed from the head through this section to also of the car park, area is under the forest canopy and access V3. overlooks technical uphill bends. Follow the footway to the right for about 300m passing the quarry and through the trees. V4: From the mid-point of car park, area is a clear-felled site offering good distant views.

SS17 / Saturday, 5th October

STAGE TIMINGS

COLWYN BAY

18:01 Safety Cars 19:08 1st WRC run 20:41 Sweeper Car (stage finished)

A

F

Car Park Road Closed Spectator Access Route Main Spectator Viewing Areas

A55

Special Stage Route

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FINISH

A55

SS 17

 Colwyn Bay

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2.40km (1.49 miles) The perfect way to round off a day in the woods, this new-for-2019 seaside test offers fans the chance to watch their heroes wind their way along the Colwyn Bay promenade. The short stage won’t be the most taxing of Wales’ WRC Saturday, but it will certainly be one of the most entertaining.

SEB MARSHALL

TOYOTA GAZOO RACING CO-DRIVER

“The blast up and down the Prom will be a great opportunity for spectators not venturing into the forests to see what rallying is all about. It’s important to take the sport to new audiences and I’m sure they won’t be disappointed.

As the cars are set up with soft suspension for gravel, they’ll be pretty dramatic on the asphalt.”

Opening time Length of stage Distance from head of car park to stage Car park terrain Facilities Directions Road closures/restrictions Viewing area(s)

USE PUBLIC CAR PARKS

Open all day 2.40km Maximum distance of approx 1km (10 minute walk) from the Council car park off Coed Pella Road.

Asphalt Many facilities in both Rhos-on-Sea and Colwyn Bay town centres including toilets and catering outlets.

For those travelling Eastbound (towards Chester) exit at junction 20 and follow the yellow directional signage for on-street parking around Rhos-onSea. For those travelling westbound (towards Conwy) use junction 21 and follow the directional signage to the town centre car parks.

The promenade road will be closed from Marine Road to Cliff Gardens.

Viewing will be on the promenade itself from the location of the old pier to the Old Colwyn junction.

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Sunday 6th October

DAY 4: STAGES MAP SS 20 Great Orme

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Village Rally Llandudno Finish

Q

Open Sunday 06.00

 Llandudno First Car 13.30

S

S

O Sat 18

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P1

Open Saturday 18.00

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 SS 18/21

Alwen

SS 19/22

P2

Open Saturday 18.00

Brenig  

P3

Open turday 8.00

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STAGE TIMINGS

SS18 + 21 / Sunday, 6th October

06:14 Safety Cars 07:29 1st WRC run 09:56 Safety Cars 11:11 2nd WRC run 12:36 Sweeper Car (stage finished)

ALWEN

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START

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P1

START

FINISH

V1

Alwen

FINISH

P2 V2

V2

V4

V3

Brenig

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V1

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P3 Spectator Access Route

 A5

B4501

A

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Road Closed Spectator Access Route

 Cerrigydrudion

Car Park

B5105

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10.41km (6.46 miles) The Alwen stage has always been quite distinct in its nature, with plenty of junctions and more square corners than any other forest stage on the itinerary. Between those ‘90s’, the road is mighty quick and – following a lot of harvesting work across recent years – more open with improved viewing.

SEB MARSHALL

TOYOTA GAZOO RACING CO-DRIVER

“Alwen is a straightforward stage. It’s quite fast but has lots of square corners. The run alongside the lake provides some great spectating spots – more so now there’s been some tree felling. The surface of Sunday’s stages tends to be softer and wetter than those in mid-Wales due to the famous weather.”

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Sat nav coordinates Opening time Length of stage Max length of car park Distance from head of car park to stage Car park terrain Facilities Directions Road closures/restrictions Viewing area(s)

CAR PARK P1

N53 2 43.97 W3 33 23.09 18:00, Saturday, 5th October 10.41km 1.4 miles 1km / 25 minutes

CAR PARK P2

CAR PARK P3

1.2 miles 200m / 5 minutes

2 miles 900m / 15 minutes

Flat gravel track/Tarmac road Catering, toilets, first aid Leave the A5 at Cerrigydrudion and follow signs The B4501 is closed and the only access to the car parks is from the south via Cerrigydrudion (A5). A temporary clearway order will be in place on the B5105 and road closures on all minor roads around the stages.

Brenig V1: Follow signs from the visitor centre and Alwen V1: Located 2km in; cars can be seen over a Alwen V4: Follow marshals’ walk across the top of the dam to view cars over a very fast approach into right-hand bend with fast instructions to cross the stage to an crest. Viewing is from dam wall and elevated field. exit. Alwen V2: Competitors will be in view for elevated area for views of the cars Brenig V2: Follow signs, past V1, to V2 (25min) about 300m through a fast section and a tight right through a fast section and sequence along the top of the Dam. Do not walk across bend. Alwen V3: A very high location with excellent of fast bends for about 500m. grass banking. Area has excellent views down the views of cars for about 500m through a fast Viewing is to this area only, no valley. V1 and V2 have Power Stage podium views. sequence of flowing bends and hairpin. access to Alwen V1, V2 and V3.

STAGE TIMINGS

SS19+SS22 / Sunday, 6th October

06:58 Safety Cars 08:08 1st WRC run 11:08 Safety Cars 12:18 2nd WRC run (Power Stage) 13:48 Sweeper Car (stage finished)

BRENIG

P1



START

START

FINISH

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V1

Alwen

Brenig

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FINISH

P2

Spectator Footpath

V1

V2

V2

V3

V4

P3

Spectator Footpath Access to V4 only

 Spectator Access Route

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6.43km (4.00 miles) Brenig is fast becoming one of the most recognisable stages on the Wales Rally GB route. Running along the shores of Llyn Brenig, the test starts with a lovely mixture of fast, open corners and then onto an asphalt lane to the finish.

Sat nav coordinates Opening time Length of stage Max length of car park Distance from head of car park to stage Car park terrain Facilities Directions Road closures/restrictions Viewing area(s)

CAR PARK P1

N53 2 43.97 W3 33 23.09 18:00, Saturday, 5th October 6.43km 1.4 miles 1km / 25 minutes

CAR PARK P2

CAR PARK P3

1.2 miles 200m / 5 minutes

2 miles 900m / 15 minutes

Flat gravel track/Tarmac road Catering, toilets, first aid Leave the A5 at Cerrigydrudion and follow signs The B4501 is closed and the only access to the car parks is from the south via Cerrigydrudion (A5). A temporary clearway order will be in place on the B5105 and road closures on all minor roads around the stages.

Brenig V1: Follow signs from the visitor centre and Alwen V1: Located 2km in; cars can be seen over a Alwen V4: Follow marshals’ walk across the top of the dam to view cars over a very fast approach into right-hand bend with fast instructions to cross the stage to an crest. Viewing is from dam wall and elevated field. exit. Alwen V2: Competitors will be in view for elevated area for views of the cars Brenig V2: Follow signs, past V1, to V2 (25min) about 300m through a fast section and a tight right through a fast section and sequence along the top of the Dam. Do not walk across bend. Alwen V3: A very high location with excellent of fast bends for about 500m. grass banking. Area has excellent views down the views of cars for about 500m through a fast Viewing is to this area only, no valley. V1 and V2 have Power Stage podium views. sequence of flowing bends and hairpin. access to Alwen V1, V2 and V3.

SEB MARSHALL

TOYOTA GAZOO RACING CO-DRIVER

“Brenig is the perfect power stage as it has a real ‘risk and reward’ character. Those willing to push for extra points have the opportunity to gain time if they are willing to gamble. It starts off alongside the lake, which makes for some great TV shots, and finishes alongside the imposing dam – a great backdrop.”

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SS20 / Sunday, 6th October

GREAT ORME

STAGE TIMINGS

07:56 Safety Cars 09:26 WRC run 10:56 Sweeper Car (stage finished)

A

� V2

Car Park Road Closed Spectator Access Route

V1

Main Spectator Viewing Areas

V3

Special Stage Route

Spectator Access Route

Q FINISH

START Car Park Access Route

SS 20

 Great Orme Q

A470

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A470

4.74km (2.98 miles) A real departure from the woods, this all-asphalt stage runs around the Great Orme headland. Sébastien Ogier’s run around here last season was one of the highlights of the year as the Frenchman cut across pavements and ran within inches of the rock face on the way to a sensational time. Spectating on top of the Orme is an absolute treat, but go prepared for all kinds of conditions, it’s quite exposed.

SEB MARSHALL

TOYOTA GAZOO RACING CO-DRIVER

“There’s a debate whether it’s best to be sitting on the cliff-side or the sea-side of the car – I’ll be on the latter this year as it’s being run anti-clockwise. While the Orme is a short stage, you can really gain time. You don’t want to be tentative as you’ll lose seconds to those maximising the roads and cutting the kerbs.”

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Sat nav coordinates Opening time Length of stage Max length of car park Distance from head of car park to stage Car park terrain Facilities Directions Road closures/restrictions Viewing area(s)

CAR PARK Q (ON HEADLAND)

N53 19.859, W3 50.760 06:00, Sunday, 6th October 4.74km Large field Approx 1km (15 mins) to spectator viewing areas.

Grassed parking area in field with gravel tracks to viewing areas.

Catering, toilets, first aid available at viewing area.

Exit A55 at J18 and follow signs to Wales Rally GB Great Orme car park.

The promenade road will be closed from Venue Cymru to the Imperial Hotel.

V1: offers elevated viewing from above the stage at the Zigzags, cars passing through a fast section of road.

V2: Located above the mid point of the Orme section, this area sees the cars tackling a sweeping left-hand bend into a right, and then round a righthand bend, then accelerating along an undulating straight.

V3: Offers great viewing as the cars take a long sweeping left-hand bend before accelerating into a series of twists and turns.