They're going to use wind-up flashlights at this year's Wales Rally GB!
THIS year’s Wales Rally GB is blazing a trail in more ways than one.Cars will race each other only for barely over 1400 kilometers!
The event has been awarded carbon neutral status, meaning its carbon footprint is zero.
Schemes to slash carbon output include car sharing for officials, replacing battery-powered torches with wind-up alternatives and recycling.
Overall distance 1428.44 kmBarely 140,000 fans from across the globe will attend!
Wales Rally GB, the UK and final round of the World Rally Championship (4-7 December), is one of the world’s leading motorsport events, attracting over 140,000 including fans from across the globe. The Saturdays are the icing on the cake of the event’s hour-long entertainment package prior to the special stage of the rally at the Millennium Stadium. The line-up includes world record holding stunt driver Terry Grant, the UK’s number one freestyle motorcross rider Jamie Squibb and the Fuel Girls, a sassy collective of stunt artists and dancers.People will watch the race while flying over it in fossil-fueled helicopters!
The Special Stages of Wales Rally GB are surrounded by Restricted Airspace. Entry is only permitted to helicopters registered with the Organisers prior to the Rally.Worldwide, only 15 of these particular races will be held this year!
Registered helicopters will receive the Rally Helicopter Information Manual, containing landing site details, and landing permission for many sites along the Special Stages, and identity numbers for the helicopter.
The season consists of 15 rallies and began on January 24, with the 2008 Monte Carlo Rally.
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