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14/01/2015
Belfast To Welcome Europe's Top Rally Drivers
Belfast Council has announced the city will be welcoming Europe's top drivers this Easter when it takes part in the 2015 Circuit of Ireland Rally.
Circuit of Ireland organisers have announced Belfast will be a key host of the international event, with a ceremonial start taking place at the City Hall on Thursday 2 April.
The Circuit will run across stages in counties Antrim and Down and will be part of the prestigious FIA European Rally Championship for the second year.
It will finish back in Belfast on the evening of Saturday April 4 and the winner will be crowned at Belfast’s Titanic Quarter.
The Council said the event is expected to generate over £1.5m for the local economy.
Lord Mayor Nichola Mallon said: "I am delighted that the Circuit of Ireland Rally has once again chosen Belfast for its ceremonial start and finish line. Following on from the success of last year’s rally, I have no doubt that this year’s event will be bigger and better."
Circuit of Ireland Event Director Bobby Willis said: "Last year’s ceremonial start at Belfast City Hall created an amazing atmosphere for fans and provided a great welcome for rally stars from across Europe so we’re thrilled that Belfast City Council is partnering with us again.
"The stages across counties Antrim and Down were massively successful, attracting almost 74,000 spectators while over 14 million viewers across the world watched the various stages in 2014 on Eurosport and its global media partners.
"This year we hope to make our legendary event even bigger and better and we’re confident that fans will enjoy another fantastic line-up of world-class drivers across challenging stages."
(IT/MH)
Circuit of Ireland organisers have announced Belfast will be a key host of the international event, with a ceremonial start taking place at the City Hall on Thursday 2 April.
The Circuit will run across stages in counties Antrim and Down and will be part of the prestigious FIA European Rally Championship for the second year.
It will finish back in Belfast on the evening of Saturday April 4 and the winner will be crowned at Belfast’s Titanic Quarter.
The Council said the event is expected to generate over £1.5m for the local economy.
Lord Mayor Nichola Mallon said: "I am delighted that the Circuit of Ireland Rally has once again chosen Belfast for its ceremonial start and finish line. Following on from the success of last year’s rally, I have no doubt that this year’s event will be bigger and better."
Circuit of Ireland Event Director Bobby Willis said: "Last year’s ceremonial start at Belfast City Hall created an amazing atmosphere for fans and provided a great welcome for rally stars from across Europe so we’re thrilled that Belfast City Council is partnering with us again.
"The stages across counties Antrim and Down were massively successful, attracting almost 74,000 spectators while over 14 million viewers across the world watched the various stages in 2014 on Eurosport and its global media partners.
"This year we hope to make our legendary event even bigger and better and we’re confident that fans will enjoy another fantastic line-up of world-class drivers across challenging stages."
(IT/MH)
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