Definition
The 2011 Rallye Sanremo was a motor sport rally competition held in the province of Imperia, near the city of San Reimo on the Italian Riviera. It formed part of the 2011 season of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) and was contested on asphalt roads.
Overview
The event took place over three days in late July 2011, typically scheduled for the weekend of 22–24 July. As a round of the IRC, it attracted international crews competing in Super 2000‑specification cars. The rally comprised multiple timed special stages that combined coastal routes with mountainous sections, offering a varied and technically demanding asphalt surface. Points earned by participants contributed to the overall IRC championship standings for the 2011 season.
Etymology/Origin
“Rallye Sanremo” derives its name from the host city of San Reimo, a historic resort town on the Ligurian Sea in north‑western Italy. The rally itself traces its origins to the early 20th century, having been a fixture of the World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar from 1973 to 2003 before being incorporated into the European Rally Championship (ERC) and later the IRC.
Characteristics
- Surface: Fully tarmac (asphalt).
- Location: San Reimo and surrounding areas in the Ligurian region of Italy.
- Format: Multiple special stages run on closed public roads, with service intervals and liaison sections.
- Regulations: Conducted under the technical and sporting regulations of the IRC, permitting Super 2000, R5, and other eligible rally cars.
- Competitive Significance: Served as a mid‑season round, influencing drivers’ and manufacturers’ points tallies within the 2011 IRC championship.
Specific details such as the exact number of stages, total competitive distance, and the winning driver of the 2011 edition are not confirmed by readily accessible authoritative sources.
Related Topics
- Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) – The international rally series to which the 2011 Rallye Sanremo belonged.
- Rallye Sanremo (general) – The broader historical rally event held annually in San Reimo, with a legacy in both the WRC and ERC.
- Motor Sport in Italy – The national context for rallying and other forms of auto racing in Italy.
- Super 2000 (S2000) cars – A class of rally car commonly used in the IRC during the 2010s.
Note: Accurate information about certain specifics of the 2011 Rallye Sanremo, including stage counts and final results, is not confirmed in publicly available encyclopedic references.