It is the day American rally fans have been dreaming about ever since that miserable Monday morning midway through 1988, marking the emotional return of top-tier international rallying to the United States. Announced as round 11 on the calendar, Rally US will sit directly after the world championship icon that is Rally Finland, capturing global attention as the championship expands its footprint back into North America.
This milestone achievement reflects decades of perseverance from local competitors, volunteers, and enthusiasts who kept the sport thriving on domestic gravel roads long after Miki Biasion secured victory in the previous American WRC outing. According to Matt Crews, the moment serves as a direct tribute to the grassroots community that convinced the FIA of the nation's readiness to host world-class rallying once again.
"This moment belongs to the American rally community," said Matt Crews, as reported by DirtFish. "For decades, the competitors, volunteers, organizers and fans kept this sport alive on American roads, and their work is what proved to the FIA that our country is ready. We intend to make that community proud."
The announcement arrives precisely as the domestic scene prepares for a dramatic finale at the Lake Superior Performance Rally in Michigan, where rising stars such as Lia Block and Seth Quintero showcase the immense talent currently developing within the region. The convergence of national excitement and international status underscores a transformative era for the discipline.
ACCUS-FIA president Kevin Miller emphasized that welcoming back the world championship will profoundly accelerate the growth of the sport across the country. "Rally has a passionate and growing following in the U.S., and bringing the world's best drivers, teams and manufacturers back to compete on American roads creates an incredible opportunity to showcase our country on the global motorsport stage," added Kevin Miller.
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