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Huge logistics support package for ERC season opener

Drivers and teams contesting the Azores Airlines Rallye, the opening round of the 2017 FIA European Rally Championship, will benefit from a huge logistics support package and subsidised entry fee.

For every R5 car entered, the entrant or team will receive eight return flight tickets between Lisbon or Porto and Ponta Delgada on the island of São Miguel where the spectacular gravel event takes place from 30 March-1 April. Six return flight tickets between Lisbon or Porto and Ponta Delgada will be issued for every ERC Junior Under 27 Championship entry.

In addition, the costs to ship service and support vehicles, rally cars and trailers will be covered by the event organisers. This offer is for teams/drivers entering R5 cars or competing in ERC Junior U27. Loading at Setúbal port in Portugal is from early morning on 22 March with departure scheduled for 17h00 the same day. Arrival and immediate unloading in Ponta Delgada will be from approximately 08h30 on 26 March. Reloading is from the evening of 1 April, the departure is from the afternoon of 2 April with unloading in Setúbal on 5 April.

A 60 per cent reduction in the entry fee for R5 and ERC Junior U27 crews is also available, while a travel and accommodation reservation service is now in operation. The logistics support package outlined above is also available to non-ERC registered drivers and teams.

Zdroj: fiaerc.com