The World Rally Championship making a return to the USA next year is a step closer, with a candidate test rally planned later this year.
The WRC has long held an ambition to return to the USA for the first time since the 1988 Olympus Rally, with the project a key part of its plan to grow the category. In 2024 the championship announced a “clear roadmap” to achieving a USA event in 2026 that included direct investment and involvement in event promotion from WRC Promoter.
