Rally Mexico has officially announced the itinerary and maps for the anticipated Rally of Nations Guanajuato 2024, which will take place from February 23 to 25. This announcement marks the beginning of the countdown to one of the most awaited rally events by fans in Mexico.
| Date | Stage | Start Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Feb 23 | SD | Shakedown Romita | 12:08 |
| SS1 | Street Stage GTO 1 | 20:05 | |
| SS2 | Street Stage GTO 2 | 20:28 | |
| Saturday, Feb 24 | SS3 | Ortega 1 | 09:53 |
| SS4 | Las Minas 1 | 10:41 | |
| SS5 | Las Dunas 1 | 11:44 | |
| SS6 | Ortega 2 | 14:22 | |
| Sunday, Feb 25 | SS9 | Duarte 1 | 07:48 |
| SS10 | Derramadero - El Brinco 1 | 08:41 | |
| SS11 | Las Dunas 3 | 09:39 | |
| SS12 | Duarte 2 | 11:52 | |
| SS13 | Derramadero - El Brinco 2 | 12:45 | |
| SS14 | Las Dunas 4 | 13:53 | |
| SS15 | Street Stage Leon | 15:21 |
The competition begins on February 23 at noon with the Shakedown in Romita, the same location that served as the site for last year's Monday Test on the WRC date. The pre-opening ceremony will take place at the Forum Cultural Guanajuato at 17:30. Then, the competitors will head to the Alhóndiga de Granaditas for the initial stages 'Street Stage GTO 1' and 'Street Stage GTO 2', scheduled for 20:05 and 20:28 respectively. These first stages offer a unique opportunity for rally followers to experience the excitement of the event in an urban setting.
Saturday's stages present various challenges for competitors on already famous WRC tracks. The day starts with the 'Ortega 1' stage at 9:53, followed by 'Las Minas 1' at 10:41 and 'Las Dunas 1' at 11:44. In the afternoon, the stages are repeated, giving drivers another opportunity to improve their performance on already known tracks. 'Ortega 2' is scheduled for 14:22, 'Las Minas 2' for 15:10, and 'Las Dunas 2' closes the day at 16:18. These times are crucial for both team planning and for fans attending the stages.
On Sunday, February 25, at the Rally of Nations Guanajuato 2024, it begins with the 'Duarte 1' stage at 7:48. It is followed by 'Derramadero - El Brinco 1' at 8:41 and 'Las Dunas 3' at 9:39. In the afternoon, some stages are repeated: 'Duarte 2' at 11:52, 'Derramadero - El Brinco 2' at 12:45, and 'Las Dunas 4' at 13:50. The event concludes with the 'Street Stage Leon' at 15:18. This day represents the end of the competition, where teams will have their last opportunities to impact the overall standings before the closing ceremony.
The event's conclusion is scheduled to take place in the city of Leon, and this year brings a novelty: a street stage. It is the first time in the rally's history that the event concludes with a stage taking place on the city streets.
With the publication of the itinerary and maps, rally followers can begin planning their experience at the event. This rally promises to be a meeting point for motorsport lovers, full of technical challenges and stunning landscapes.
The Rally of Nations returns in 2024
