80th anniversary of Rally GB to host world motorsport first…

Britain’s round of the 2012 World Rally Championship, Wales Rally GB, will be held this year from the 13th – 16th September and will include an all new special stage at Celtic Manor Resort, venue of 2010’s Ryder Cup. Home to that extraordinary moment in sport two years ago, the Celtic Manor Resort will once again open its doors to world class sport and its stars when the World Rally Championship visits in the autumn of a year of sporting excellence across the UK.

Tickets for the event will be on sale from Friday 18th May 2012

ROUTE
Wales Rally GB 2012 will see a ceremonial start in Llandudno in North Wales on Thursday, 13th September following a Qualifying Stage at Walters Arena on Wednesday 12th, before the event moves down to the classic Dyfnant, Hafren and Myherin tests on Friday 14th. Following a remote service in Newtown, that loop of stages will be repeated on Friday afternoon.

Saturday 15th takes the event to the Epynt military range, where the stages of Crychan, Epynt and Halfway will be undertaken twice, after which the rally visits Celtic Manor Resort for the first time, before service in Cardiff.

For the final day, Wales Rally GB visits Port Talbot, Rheola and Walters Arena, before returning to those stages again after Cardiff service. The official finish ceremony of the event will take place in Cardiff Bay after the final stage.

TICKETS
To celebrate the 80th anniversary of Rally GB, this year’s ticketing is led by a limited-edition ‘Gold’ pass offer that provides spectators access to all stages, car parks, the qualifying test and service areas. The pass comes with its own unique gold lanyard, an exclusive key-ring and a complimentary copy of the 80th anniversary DVD which retells the history of one of motor sport’s most iconic international events. The cost of the Gold Rally Pass will be £130* – far cheaper than buying the tickets individually.

Forest car park tickets are available for £20*, or £25* on the day, while tickets to Wednesday’s qualifying stage are priced at a mere £15* in advance. In addition, the start and finish ceremonies are free of charge, with the Llandudno start venue also including an autograph signing session, as well as demonstrations and displays to celebrate the 80th running of Rally GB.

Tickets for Wales Rally GB 2012 will be on sale at http://www.walesrallygb.com or via the telephone hotline 0844 847 2251 from Friday 18th May 2012.

* Terms and conditions will apply

HOSPITALITY
The best viewing facilities have been reserved for VIP experiences and hospitality.

This year the offerings will include in-stage hospitality at various points along the route including Sweet Lamb and the Celtic Manor Resort stage. Options are available for groups of two to 200 people. Prices start at £99 per head and include VIP viewing, on-site parking, programmes and refreshments all provided by corporate hospitality specialist MatchPoint. The team is happy to discuss individual requirements with those looking to entertain clients, friends or family at this iconic international sporting event.

Visit http://www.matchpoint.co.uk/walesrallygb, email walesrallygb@matchpoint.co.uk or call 02920 022 838 for further information.