Future of World Rally Championship in Abu Dhabi Looks Promising

As you all know, Abu Dhabi just recently held its inaugural Formula One Grand Prix so to hear this news just proves how serious the Emirate is about hosting world class motorsport events. 2010 will mark the year Abu Dhabi debuts its WRC event as a candidate for consideration with the ambition to become an official round in 2011.

The bid is backed by 3 players including The Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), His Excellency Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan and the Automobile Touring Club UAE (ATCUAE) who is the national authority for motorsports in the UAE. All 3 are confident in their bid to present their event to the FIA as the middle east is quickly becoming a motorsport icon and can also provide a unique rally challenge in terms of terrain and environmental factors. They also believe that they are up to the challenge of hosting such a large event along with their other undertakings as the feel they are well experienced with autosport events along with plenty of perseverance to present a world worthy event.