Dani Sordo, a World Rally Championship event winner, and Chris Ingram, a former European Rally Champion, will headline the Rally Series qualifier in Portugal next weekend.
Sordo, a factory Hyundai driver, will compete as a wildcard, facing the series regulars for the first time in a Hyundai i20 N Rally2. Meanwhile, Ingram will take the wheel of the Rally Series Experience Car, a BMW M3, to give passenger rides through the stages at the fourth of six Rally Series events.
Based in Castanheira de Pera, just south of Coimbra, the September 5-6 event follows the typical Rally Series formula. Saturday is dedicated to promotion, shakedown, car parades, autograph sessions, fan zones, and family entertainment, all centered around the town's main arena.
The arena will also host four competitive stages on Sunday, with the addition of two runs through two iconic, historic mountain roads outside the town.
Sordo, known for his gravel prowess, expressed curiosity about the Rally Series format. "I'm very curious to experience the Rally Series format first-hand and understand everything that has been created around the competition. I really enjoy competing in Portugal and I'm very happy to be coming to Castanheira de Pera," he said.
He also thanked the Municipality and promoter for the invitation. "We want to enjoy the weekend, be close to the fans and, above all, put on a great show throughout the event," he added.
Ingram, who will drive strategic guests from the region's government and tourism organizations as well as partners and sponsors, was equally eager. "I am sure it will be a proper event, built in true Rally Series style. It is something very innovative for the future of rallying, with some incredible Tarmac stages," said the Englishman.
A Rally Series spokesperson welcomed the duo. "It's great to have Dani and Chris with us for round four, which comes with the mythical name: O Neveiro e a La. We're looking forward to another great event with eight competitive stages and more than 40 kilometres against the clock. As ever, the philosophy for Rally Series remains, with the rally happening on proper roads and the experience growing around it," he said.
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