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Fast show roars into North Wales

After months of planning and preparation, the ‘new-look' Wales Rally GB (14-17 November) is primed and ready for some spectacular action as the 2013 FIA World Rally Championship reaches its thrilling conclusion in the legendary Welsh forests.

The newly crowned 2013 WRC champion Sebastien Ogier heads the star-studded field which also includes two past Wales Rally GB winners from Scandinavia, Mikko Hirvonen and Jari-Matti Latvala. The established rally aces will be joined by former F1 grand prix winner Robert Kubica and Olympic gold medallist Amy Williams MBE.

The high-speed show blasts off in Snowdonia on Thursday evening following a glittering Ceremonial Start in front of Conwy Castle. In total the competitors face 22 classic special stages, all run against the clock, before the winner is crowned back in Llandudno on Sunday afternoon.

The event's move to north Wales not only features a new Headquarters and Service Park in Deeside but also the inclusion of three exciting new, family-friendly RallyFest Stages at Sweet Lamb (Friday), Chirk Castle (Saturday) and Kinmel Park (Sunday). Aimed at providing a full day's entertainment for all ages, these RallyFests include big screens, live music, car displays plus a host of other fun-filled attractions. There's also live music on offer at the Service Park on Friday and Saturday evenings.

"It all adds up to four incredible days of fabulous entertainment," said Andrew Coe, Chief Executive of rally organiser International Motor Sports. "An unbelievable amount of work has gone into creating what's really a totally new event based in north Wales, and everything is now all set for what's going to be some cracking World Championship action. I can't wait for the sporting show to start."

2013 WALES RALLY GB TIMETABLE

Thursday 14 November
07:00-09:00 Free Practice Llandegla
10:45 Qualifying Stage Llandegla
13:30 Start order selection Deeside Service Park
16:00 onwards WRC cars on display Llandudno Promenade
17:15 Autograph signing Venue Cymru, Llandudno
18:30 Ceremonial Start Conwy Quay
19:05 Special Stage 1 Gwydyr
19:38 Special Stage 2 Penmachno
20:42 Special Stage 3 Clocaenog 1
22:08 Service Deeside Service Park

Friday 15 November
06:30 Service Deeside Service Park
09:37 Special Stage 4 Hafren 1
10:20 Special Stage 5 Sweet Lamb 1 (RallyFest)
10:37 Special Stage 6 Myherin 1
12:28 Remote Service Newtown
13:43 Special Stage 7 Hafren 2
14:26 Special Stage 8 Sweet Lamb 2 (RallyFest)
14:43 Special Stage 9 Myherin 2
18:10 Service Deeside Service Park
19:15 K live Deeside Service Park stage

Saturday 16 November
06:00 Service Deeside Service Park
08:29 Special Stage 10 Gartheiniog 1
08:58 Special Stage 11 Dyfi 1
09:40 Regroup Corris
10:33 Special Stage 12 Gartheiniog 2
11:02 Special Stage 13 Dyfi 2
12:45 Special Stage 14 Dyfnant 1
14:22 Special Stage 15 Chirk Castle 1 (RallyFest)
14:33 Special Stage 16 Chirk Castle 2 (RallyFest)
15:44 Service Deeside Service Park
17:45 Joseph Whelan live Deeside Service Park stage
19:15 Republica live Deeside Service Park stage
20:15 Firework display Deeside Service Park

Sunday 17 November
06:30 Service Deeside Service Park
08:56 Special Stage 17 Dyfnant 2
09:56 Special Stage 18 Penllyn
11:06 Special Stage 19 Clocaenog 2 (Power Stage)
12:03 Special Stage 20 Kinmel Park 1 (RallyFest)
12:12 Special Stage 21 Kinmel Park 2 (RallyFest)
13:02 Special Stage 22 Great Orme
13:00 onwards Ceremonial Finish Llandudno

Tickets are available from ticket offices at Venue Cymru and the Deeside Service Park. Fans can also can take advantage of revised ticket pricing with ‘on the gate' adult entry to individual special stages reduced to just £15* on a first come first served basis. Full information on tickets can be found on the Wales Rally GB website at: www.walesrallygb.com.