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Wales GB Rally 2007

image shows Impreza of driver Petter Solberg (Norway) and co-driver Phil Mills (Wales) in the 2006 WRGB Service Park.

Last updated: 26 November 2007

Live music and stunt driving will be among the attractions at the new Wales Rally GB Service Park in SA1 Swansea Waterfront. Discover what's on offer and check out our slideshow of rally images from 2006.


Andrew Coe, Chief Executive of Wales Rally GB said, "This year is the first time that the Service Park will be at the spectacular SA1 Waterfront location.

"Here, spectators can soak up the World Rally 'circus' of over 100 rally teams that will be there to contest both the World and British Rally Championships, as well as enjoy the fantastic entertainment schedule we have planned, from the Sambe Tawe, the Swansea based percussion and dance outfit to a fantastic fireworks display on Friday evening (30 November)."

There will also be a large trade area with rally merchandise, hot food and bar area, while on water there will be ViperJet boat demonstrations in Prince Of Wales Dock.

Visitors will have access to the rally teams servicing their cars, including the works Ford, Citroën, Subaru and new Suzuki teams.

The rally has received its biggest entry since 2000, and will be the largest of the entire 16-round 2007 FIA World Rally Championship.

This year's Wales Rally GB will be the 75th Anniversary of the event. Since its inception in 1932 the rally has been run 62 times; this year's event will be the 63rd edition. Enforced stoppages have included World War 2, Suez Crisis (1957) and Foot and Mouth (1967).




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