FIA World Rallycross Championship set to make Hong Kong debut in November
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Hong Kong could stage its first FIA World Rallycross Championship (World RX) Series in 2023, provided organisers can obtain the green light from the government.
Teamwork Creative Events, a Hong Kong company, recently signed an agreement with Rallycross promoter GmbH which manages the promotion and commercial aspects of the world series.
“We have exclusive rights to host the series in Greater China for the next three years from 2023-25,” Leslie Wong, chief executive and founder of the company, said.
“And our plan is to stage the 2023 event in Hong Kong in November which will also be the last leg of the calendar.
“If it happens, motor racing fans will be able to witness the race which will produce the world champion provided the title has yet to be decided until the final leg, and also the prize presentation. It will be a remarkable moment for motor racing in Hong Kong.”
The World RX Series revealed its 2023 calendar with eight legs from May to October. The last leg on November 25-26 is earmarked only for Asia, with an exact location “to be announced”.
