Jordan Rally runs for the third time in the FIA World Rally Championship and is based at the historic Dead Sea, 423 metres below sea level; the lowest elevation on earth. The stages, most of which also run below sea level, are of hard packed gravel and take the crews to semi-desert terrain surrounding the purpose-built Dead Sea service park.
Taking advantage of regulations that give organisers greater freedom, Jordan Rally will start on Thursday morning at the ancient city of Jerash, one of the largest and best preserved examples of Roman architecture in the world. From here, the crews will then contest the opening day’s six stages and 73.48 competitive kilometres. The action continues Friday and Saturday, with the event finishing at the Dead Sea service park on Saturday afternoon.
The final 10.50 kilometre stage of the rally – Baptism Site – will be run as the Power Stage, in which additional Championship points are awarded to the fastest three drivers through this single stage. The action will be broadcast live on Jordan Television.
Jordan Rally is the second round of the FIA Super 2000 World Rally Championship, and the event is also the third round of the FIA Middle East Rally Championship.
JORDAN RALLY – ROUTE GRAPHICS
CHANGES TO THE ROUTE SINCE 2010
This year’s route is almost identical to 2010 with the exception of the inclusion of the Ma’in stage, which was last run in 2008. The 41.45 kilometre Jordan River stage (SS9/12) remains one of the longest in the Championship. The iconic water splash on the Suwayma/Baptism Site stage also returns, having been removed last year due to the heavy rain prior to the event.
RALLY DATA
| Total distance: Stage distance: Number of stages: |
1,008.89 km 333.04 km 20 |
JORDAN RALLY TIMETABLE AND MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES ORGANISED BY THE FIA
Wednesday 13 April
Shakedown (P1 and P2) – 15:00 – 17:00 hrs
FIA press conference, WRC Stage, Service Park – 17:00 hrs
Shakedown (P3 and non-priority) – 17:00 – 19:00 hrs
Thursday 14 April
Official Start, Dead Sea Service Park – 07:00 hrs
Photo-shoot, Jerash amphitheatre – 09:30 hrs
Jerash Start Ramp – 10:30 hrs
First car arrives for mid-day service and Media Zone – 13:41 hrs
First car arrives for final service and Media Zone – 17:38 hrs
End of day press conference, Dead Sea Service Park – During the 45′ service
Friday 15 April
First car arrives for mid-day service and Media Zone – 12:04 hrs
First car arrives for final service and Media Zone – 16:38 hrs
End of day press conference, Dead Sea Service Park – During the 45′ service
Saturday 16 April
First car arrives for mid-day service and Media Zone – 10:43 hrs
First car arrives for final service and Media Zone – 16:00 hrs
Prize-giving and podium ceremony, Dead Sea Service Park – 16:30 hrs
FIA press conference, Media Centre – 17:15 hrs
FIA PRESS CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
Wednesday 13 April
Sébastien Loeb, Citroën Total World Rally TeamJari-Matti Latvala, Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally TeamKhalid Al Qassimi, Team Abu DhabiPetter Solberg, Petter Solberg World Rally TeamEyvind Brynildsen, FIA Super 2000 World Rally ChampionshipBernardo Sousa, FIA Super 2000 World Rally Championship
Saturday 16 April
Winning FIA Super 2000 World Rally Championship crewTop three crews in the overall classificationRepresentative of the winning entrant
ADDITIONAL MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES
• ‘Meet the Crews’: On Thursday and Friday the top three drivers will attend a ‘Meet the Crews’ session for media and fans. This will take place in the service park on the ‘WRC Stage’ at the earliest opportunity during the end of day 45 minute service.
• Autograph Signing Session: On Thursday and Friday selected crews will be available for a 15 minute autograph session. This will take place in the service park during the end of day 45 minute service at the teams’ service areas.
http://www.rallysportlive.com/2011/04/wrc-jordan-rally-2011-preview/