Salou is preparing to host the 49th edition of Rally RACC Catalunya - Costa Dorada

Salou. Costa Dorada. 22 October 2013. Costa Dorada. Salou. October 22, 2013
Salou remains the core  of the 49th edition of the RACC Catalunya Costa Dorada , held from 24 to 27 October. The host city for the fourth time holds the initial test score ( Qualifying Stage) and the trophy podium . It will also , for the second year running, have the street circuit with a special test in the Jaume I promenade , which will become an important focus for any fan . The first qualification test on asphalt will take place in the area Emprius on Thursday 24 , after 1pm, and transit will be closed on Jaume I from 8-11 am. The other test , the urban timed run along the walk will be held from 17 am on Saturday, 26 , even so, be sure to arrive early enough as traffic will be banned at the Passeig Jaume I from the 16th at 9pm.

The mayor, Pere Granados , said : "Salou , with the Rally , has a new element to overcome the challenge of seasonal tourists and open new opportunities for energizing and revitalizing the economic and business sector in the area. Therefore, the City Council is still committed to the continuity and Rally promotion in our territory. "

The Councillor for City Maintenance , M. Jose Rodriguez, said that "this year the shakedown is on asphalt and therefore will be much easier." These days also complete other details such as the installation of the Podium at the square Comunitats Autonomes, the removal of elements of the street where the urban timed test must run from the Moll to Andorra avenue or installing fences and other protective and safety elements both for viewers and palms.

For its part , the ruler of Tourism, Benet Presas , said : "The test is spectacular and the promotional impact in the city is really priceless. Think of the media coverage that brings to see Sebastian Loeb run his car in the middle of the Passeig Jaume I ".

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