The FIA World Rallycross Championship has officially landed in the United States. The much-anticipated World RX of USA held its official launch with the grand unveiling of the brand new rallycross track at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas.
The iconic motorsport facility will welcome the world’s leading rallycross drivers on September 29-30. That would be Round 10 of the 12-event season. The event will mark the first time the premier World Rallycross Championship has taken place on American soil.
Tickets purchased in advance for the entire weekend will start at $30 and are available for purchase at www.WorldRXUSA.com.
The track will see the world’s top drivers go head-to-head on the only permanent US Rallycross track. The racing will be in the stadium area of the facility between turns 12-15. That creates a natural amphitheatre that ensures fans can see the entire track from any seat. Furthermore, World RX of USA will give event-goers the full festival experience. There will be world-class music acts, action sports, and the finest food to complement the spectacular racing action.
World RX Managing Director for IMG Paul Bellamy said:
“The inaugural World Rallycross (WRX) of USA will be a key moment for the World Championship. And we believe COTA is an ideal venue from which to showcase the series to a new audience. We have been wanting to race in the USA for a while, and the opportunity has now presented itself to come here. With competing brands, such as Volkswagen, Audi, Peugeot and Renault, the USA is a significant territory for all involved with the World Championship as well as being integral to its continued global growth.”
“Those attending World RX of USA will benefit from COTA’s world-class facilities and a fantastic entertainment program around a venue designed to ensure spectators get the most from the short, sharp, and fast-paced racing action. We have absolutely no doubt US fans will love World RX when it arrives in September. Tickets have been priced at a level to entice all fans to come and sample a Rallycross weekend for the first time.”
Bobby Epstein, chairman of Circuit of the Americas, added:
“World Rallycross is exciting and fan-friendly. The new course is sure to challenge the drivers and wow the spectators. I look forward to their action-packed partnership for years to come.”
Two-time FIA World Rallycross Champion Petter Solberg commented:
“It’s always exciting to race somewhere new. But the first World RX of USA at Circuit of The Americas is going to be a particularly special experience. The new COTA layout is just the sort of fast and challenging track we love to race on, so fans can be sure of some spectacular action when World RX arrives. I cannot wait to compete at such a fantastic venue; it’s going to be an incredible atmosphere.”
In addition to World RX of USA, the United States’ most accomplished home-grown rallycross drivers, including Tanner Foust and Scott Speed, will race at COTA on the same action-packed bill as part of the all-new Americas Rallycross Championship (ARX), with more high-profile drivers set to be announced soon.
The World Rallycross of USA will be broadcast live on FloSports with a highlight show on CBS Sports.
Great day yesterday launching @WorldRXUSA – really excited to come back to Austin and race here for real at Rd.10 of the @FIAWorldRX on 29-30 September! ✌??? pic.twitter.com/ulY5Iz30oP
— Petter Solberg RX (@Petter_Solberg) April 5, 2018
