Round 9, Greece

European Rally Championship

The first ELPA rally took place in the Halkidiki Peninsula, 34 years ago. Due to its excellent organizational structure, it has been decided to be included in the European Rally Championship.

After three successful decades in Halkidiki and the Peloponnese, the 2009 ELPA Rally took place in Itea which is the same venue for 2010. Itea is a small town which hosted the Acropolis Rally several times in the past.

The town of Itea, which is located at the northern part of the Corinthian Gulf, 17km south west from Delphi, will give the opportunity to competitors and spectators to enjoy the most famous special stages of the old Acropolis Rallies.

The high level of the participants marked last year's rally, as all challengers of the ERC title came to claim victory.

The rally HQ as well as the start, the finish and the service park are located in Itea putting everything within easy walking distance. The rally will be consisted of 2 legs with gravel stages.