Jordan Rally runs for the third time in the FIA World Rally Championship and is based at the historic Dead Sea, 423 metres below sea level; the lowest elevation on earth. The stages, most of which also run below sea level, are of hard packed gravel and take the crews to semi-desert terrain surrounding the purpose-built Dead Sea service park.
Taking advantage of regulations that give organisers greater freedom, Jordan Rally will start on Thursday morning at the ancient city of Jerash, one of the largest and best preserved examples of Roman architecture in the world. From here, the crews will then contest the opening day’s six stages and 73.48 competitive kilometres. The action continues Friday and Saturday, with the event finishing at the Dead Sea service park on Saturday afternoon.
The final 10.50 kilometre stage of the rally – Baptism Site – will be run as the Power Stage, in which additional Championship points are awarded to the fastest three drivers through this single stage. The action will be broadcast live on Jordan Television.
Jordan Rally is the second round of the FIA Super 2000 World Rally Championship, and the event is also the third round of the FIA Middle East Rally Championship.
JORDAN RALLY - ROUTE GRAPHICS 
CHANGES TO THE ROUTE SINCE 2010
This year’s route is almost identical to 2010 with the exception of the inclusion of the Ma’in stage, which was last run in 2008. The 41.45 kilometre Jordan River stage (SS9/12) remains one of the longest in the Championship. The iconic water splash on the Suwayma/Baptism Site stage also returns, having been removed last year due to the heavy rain prior to the event.
RALLY DATA
Total distance:
Stage distance:
Number of stages: |
1,008.89 km
333.04 km
20 |
JORDAN RALLY TIMETABLE AND MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES ORGANISED BY THE FIA
Wednesday 13 April
Shakedown (P1 and P2)
FIA press conference, WRC Stage, Service Park
Shakedown (P3 and non-priority)
Thursday 14 April
Official Start, Dead Sea Service Park
Photo-shoot, Jerash amphitheatre
Jerash Start Ramp
First car arrives for mid-day service and Media Zone
First car arrives for final service and Media Zone
End of day press conference, Dead Sea Service Park
Friday 15 April
First car arrives for mid-day service and Media Zone
First car arrives for final service and Media Zone
End of day press conference, Dead Sea Service Park
Saturday 16 April
First car arrives for mid-day service and Media Zone
First car arrives for final service and Media Zone
Prize-giving and podium ceremony, Dead Sea Service Park
FIA press conference, Media Centre |
15:00 – 17:00 hrs
17:00 hrs
17:00 – 19:00 hrs
07:00 hrs
09:30 hrs
10:30 hrs
13:41 hrs
17:38 hrs
During the 45' service
12:04 hrs
16:38 hrs
During the 45' service
10:43 hrs
16:00 hrs
16:30 hrs
17:15 hrs |
FIA PRESS CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
Wednesday 13 April
Saturday 16 April
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Sébastien Loeb, Citroën Total World Rally Team
Jari-Matti Latvala, Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team
Khalid Al Qassimi, Team Abu Dhabi
Petter Solberg, Petter Solberg World Rally Team
Eyvind Brynildsen, FIA Super 2000 World Rally Championship
Bernardo Sousa, FIA Super 2000 World Rally Championship
Winning FIA Super 2000 World Rally Championship crew
Top three crews in the overall classification
Representative of the winning entrant |
ADDITIONAL MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES
• ‘Meet the Crews’: On Thursday and Friday the top three drivers will attend a ‘Meet the Crews’ session for media and fans. This will take place in the service park on the ‘WRC Stage’ at the earliest opportunity during the end of day 45 minute service.
• Autograph Signing Session: On Thursday and Friday selected crews will be available for a 15 minute autograph session. This will take place in the service park during the end of day 45 minute service at the teams’ service areas.
STAGE CHART
Shortly after the finish of the event on Saturday, a downloadable stage chart showing the progressive positions of the leading crews during the rally will be available. This is copyright free for editorial purposes and available at the following link:
http://www.fia.com/en-GB/sport/championships/wrc/2011/jordan/Pages/stage_chart.aspx