2008 CYPRUS RALLY

CNA - Friday 25th 2008f April 2008

With the 2008 Cyprus Rally, round 2 of the 2008 FIA Middle East Rally Championship (MERC) calendar, fast approaching, organisers are busy putting the final touches to what promises to be one of the most exciting events in its long and successful history. According to a press release issued by the Rally organisers, the Cyprus Automobile Association (CAA), a new route is being introduced for 2008, made up of a healthy mix of new special stages, stages that were first introduced in 2007 and a selection of classic stages that have challenged many of the world’s best drivers.

The Cyprus Rally will take place over the weekend of the 17th and 18th May. Saturday will see drivers tackle a total of 453.23km, including 104.65km of Special Stage action, and then a further 456.24km on Sunday, with 123.39km of Special Stages. Entrants are expected from as far afield as Qatar, the UAE, Jordan, Greece, the UK, Lebanon and of course Cyprus - all battling for victory in the May sunshine.

“All the stages are in great shape thanks to re-grading work and regular maintenance and this year’s Cyprus Rally will feature some new, very long Special Stages through the beautiful countryside of the Troodos mountains. A lot of hard work has gone into this year’s Rally and we are confident that it will be a great success. We are working together with the relevant government departments who are all very supportive of our event, and I’d especially like to say a big thank you to the Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO) and the Limassol Municipality for their ongoing assistance,” Clerk of the Course Takis Kyriakides says.

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