RALLY US BRINGS WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP BACK TO AMERICA FOR FIRST TIME IN NEARLY 40 YEARS
The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) is officially returning to the United States for the first time since 1988, with Tennessee and Kentucky set to host Rally US from August 26–29, 2027.
Announced by Rally US organizers, the major international sporting event will span more than 15 counties, bringing global attention to the region’s fast gravel roads, technical forest paths, and mountain elevation changes.
Key Event Details
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Dates: August 26–29, 2027
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Ceremonial Start: Nashville’s Lower Broadway
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Host City & Headquarters: Knoxville, Tennessee (World’s Fair Park and Knoxville Convention Center)
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Competition Stages: Spanning from the Appalachian Mountains to the Cumberland Plateau across Tennessee and Kentucky
A Global Stage and Fan Experience
The event aims to blend world-class motorsports with extensive entertainment, featuring live music, driver appearances, and fan festivals alongside hometown celebrations across East Tennessee and Eastern Kentucky. Organizers note that WRC rounds average a global viewership of over 90 million, offering unprecedented international exposure for the region and its automotive manufacturing corridor.
Fans interested in attending can sign up now at wrcrallyus.com for priority ticket access, premium hospitality, and volunteer registration.
