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The two-times European Champion Luca Rossetti at the start of Rally Bulgaria to defend his leadership

Rally Bulgaria, scheduled from July 8^th to 10^th, will be the next international event for Luca Rossetti, the two-time European champion and current championship leader, will take part in the 5^th  event valid for the European series, with the Abarth Grande Punto S2000, codriven by Matteo Chiarcossi.

An event ready to convoy the attention of many fans towards the city of Borovetz, one of the most famous resorts in the Balkans, a region of undeniable beauty thanks to its mountains, a characteristic that places the Bulgarian location amongst the most attractive European tourist attractions. A mix of sports and show, the added value of a competition consisting of 258.96 km of special stages with a total length of 775.27 km. Ten special stages on mountain, though on average fast, areas which Luca Rossetti will have to tackle with his usual confidence.

Pier Liberali, from United Business, the company which ensures the sporting management of the strong Italian driver said: "It's  the first time that Rossetti does this rally, I am nevertheless optimistic, because our driver has a great international experience and always knows how to interpret the events well from the very beginning. Clearly, it will not be easy for Luca, but I have great faith in both the crew and in the Abarth Grande Punto Super 2000, which on this occasion will be provided by the Turkish team Pegasus Racing, a team with which the crew won the Bosphorus Rally last year. Racing abroad is difficult, to obtain positive results even more so, but it is certainly stimulating and enhances the experience of the driver. The goal of our company is to ensure that the he is considered an international driver and not a local or national one" The ceremonial start will take place on Friday, July 8^th at 20.00 local time, in the centre of Borovetz, on Saturday, July 9^th the rally will start at 07.30 with six special stages, on Sunday, July 10^th from 07.30 the last four special stages will bre held, with an arrival at 15.30 in the centre of Borovetz.