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EKO Acropolis Rally of Gods
The Acropolis Rally is part of the World Rally Championship (WRC). The rally is held on twisty gravel mountain roads of mainland Greece, usually during autumn, and is best known for being extremely tough on the competing cars and drivers. It has been held since 1951, making it one of the longest-standing competitions in world car racings. The cars used in the race must be built with extra sturdiness in order to cope with the fast but rock-strewn stages. Drivers and co-drivers also have to contend with the pounding terrain and high summer temperatures which often reach 50 °C within the cockpit.
History
The Acropolis Rally was first held in 1951 and was a founding member of the FIA World Rally Championship in 1973. In the 1970s it regularly comprised more than 50 stages and 850 competitive kilometers. The rally was dropped from the WRC at the end of 2013, after which it became a European Championship round, but it returned in 2021. Traditionally the opening ceremony always takes place under the legendary Acropolis of Athens, and the finish ceremony in the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens. Colin McRae is the Acropolis master, with five wins between 1996 and 2002. He won twice in a Subaru Impreza, before a hat-trick of wins from 2000 in a Ford Focus. Ford tops the manufacturers’ list, with 13 wins.
Acropolis Rally 2023
The Acropolis rally is a highly demanding rally, that any driver would like to win. The rocky twisty roads through the mountains and the high temperatures combined with large amounts of dust, are for sure a true challenge not only for the drivers, but for the engines, teams and tires as well. This year, the rally will begin with a brand-new super special stage, located around Athens' Water Square in Paleo Faliro. The EKO Super Special Stage, as it is officially called, will see the WRC’s stars and cars tackle a 1.48km seaside test one at a time under the eager gaze of thousands of fans. There will be dedicated seating areas capable of hosting 6,300 people with additional spectator areas along the route providing free access.
