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SUMMARY:Mark Your Calendars for the South African Rally-Raid Championship 2025 - W2RC Round
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a thrilling ride as the South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC) gears up for an action-packed 2025 season! With high-octane races spread across South Africa‘s diverse landscapes\, this season promises adrenaline-pumping moments for rally enthusiasts and competitors alike. \n\n\n\nHere’s the confirmed lineup of race dates and venues: \n\n\n\n2025 South African Rally-Raid Championship Schedule \n\n\n\n\nRound 1: 14–15 March 2025Location: Vryheid\, KwaZulu-NatalKicking off the season in the scenic yet challenging terrain of Vryheid\, this opener is set to test both skill and endurance.\n\n\n\nW2RC Round: 18–24 May 2025Location: South AfricaA key round for the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC)\, attracting top international competitors to battle it out on South African soil.\n\n\n\nRound 2: 27–28 June 2025Location: Thabazimbi\, LimpopoFamous for its rugged landscapes\, Thabazimbi will push drivers to their limits.\n\n\n\nRound 3: 15–16 August 2025Location: Legends Adventure Farm\, GautengThis venue combines breathtaking scenery with a demanding course\, promising a memorable mid-season showdown.\n\n\n\nRound 4: 19–20 September 2025Location: Louvain Guest Farm\, Western CapeA fan favorite\, Louvain offers a blend of picturesque views and tough rally conditions.\n\n\n\nRounds 5 & 6: 3–4 October 2025Location: Stonehenge River Lodge\, Parys\, Northwest/Free StateA double-header at this iconic location means twice the action and twice the excitement.\n\n\n\nRound 7: 14–15 November 2025Location: Sun City\, North WestThe grand finale at Sun City will bring the season to an epic close in style.\n\n\n\n\nWhy You Shouldn’t Miss It \n\n\n\nThis year’s championship features a mix of challenging terrains\, cutting-edge vehicles\, and world-class talent. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to rally-raid\, each event offers a unique spectacle. \n\n\n\nStay Updated \n\n\n\nKeep an eye out for more information\, including race previews\, team lineups\, and ticket details\, by visiting the official website: sarallyraid.co.za. \n\n\n\nGet Ready to Rally! \n\n\n\nMark your calendars\, gather your crew\, and prepare for another unforgettable year of South African rally-raid excellence!
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SUMMARY:2025 FIA World Rallycross Championship Portugal Preview – Lousada Set to Host Electrifying Season Opener
DESCRIPTION:The countdown to the 2025 FIA World Rallycross Championship is officially over\, as the electrifying season kicks off at Portugal’s newly redesigned Circuito Automóvel de Lousada from 31 May to 1 June. Marking a bold new era for the sport\, this year’s championship will be streamed live and free\, making World RX one of the most accessible elite motorsport series in the world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRallycross for Everyone – Free Access\, Everywhere \n\n\n\nIn a transformative step for the sport\, every round of both the FIA World Rallycross Championship and the FIA European Rallycross Championship will be freely accessible via the World RX and the relaunched fiaworldrallycross.com. The initiative is part of the FIA’s commitment to growing the rallycross audience globally\, reaching fans across all demographics\, and removing paywall barriers that previously restricted access. \n\n\n\n\n“Rallycross is one of the most action-packed forms of motorsport\, but that only matters when people can watch it! We’re thrilled to be bringing every race to fans for free.” \nsaid FIA Road Sport Director Emilia Abel\n\n\n\nIn addition to the live streaming\, the championship will also be broadcast via national partners in key territories\, maintaining its footprint on traditional media while leaning into the digital future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLousada Reimagined – A Track Built for the Future \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturning to the calendar for the first time in nearly a decade\, the Circuito Automóvel de Lousada has undergone a dramatic overhaul. What was once a grassroots rallycross venue has now been transformed into a modern\, technical battleground featuring: \n\n\n\n\nHigh-speed gravel straights\n\n\n\nTight\, technical asphalt turns\n\n\n\nAggressive banked corners\n\n\n\nA rapidly evolving race surface\n\n\n\n\nThe redesigned layout was put to the test during pre-season testing\, where teams from World RX\, Euro RX1\, and Euro RX3 fine-tuned their 2025 machines in real-world conditions. Testing also marked the debut of Hoosier’s new soft compound tyres\, developed using feedback from the 2024 season to provide improved grip across all surfaces. \n\n\n\nBattle of Technologies Returns \n\n\n\n2025 continues the innovative multi-powertrain format\, where electric vehicles (EVs) go head-to-head with sustainably fuelled internal combustion engine (ICE) cars in a true “Battle of Technologies.” The FIA’s Equivalence of Technology (EOT) tests were conducted at Lousada\, with rallycross legend Andreas Bakkerud setting benchmark laps to ensure fair\, balanced competition across powertrains. \n\n\n\n\n“We’re expecting a spectacular season opener with a 37-car entry list. The EOT process has delivered valuable insights to guarantee fair racing.” \nsaid Emilia Abel\n\n\n\nFan Engagement Starts Early \n\n\n\nBefore engines roar to life on the track\, fans can get up close and personal with their favourite stars during a fan event in Lousada Old Town on Thursday\, 29 May\, featuring a public autograph session. Practice begins Friday\, 30 May\, with full race action unfolding over Saturday and Sunday. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Watch: Drivers to Keep an Eye On \n\n\n\n\nJohan Kristoffersson – The reigning champion is back and impressed with Lousada’s transformation.\n\n\n\nKevin Hansen (Hansen Motorsport) – Predicts an “electric” atmosphere thanks to Portugal’s passionate fans.\n\n\n\nKlara Andersson (CE Dealer Team) – Excited to unleash her team’s 2025 package on the long-banked corners.\n\n\n\nNiclas Grönholm (CE Dealer Team) – Riding a wave of confidence from past Portugal success\, aiming to make a strong start in his RX1e.\n\n\n\n\n\n“None of us have been to Lousada before\, so it’s a blank canvas. Portugal has treated me well in the past\, and I hope that continues.” \nsaid Grönholm\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a long-time rallycross enthusiast or a new fan discovering the thrill of close-quarters racing\, the 2025 FIA World Rallycross Championship promises to deliver non-stop excitement\, innovative racing formats\, and unmatched accessibility. The journey begins in Lousada—don’t miss the action.
URL:https://extremesportsaction.co.za/event/2025-fia-world-rallycross-championship-portugal-preview-lousada-set-to-host-electrifying-season-opener/
LOCATION:Lousada International Circuit\, Lousada\, 4620-123\, Portugal
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