Intensive preparations for the LOTOS 70th Rally Poland, which will be held on 13 – 15 September 2013 are under way. A jubilee edition of the rally, the international status of the event and the excellent pack of drivers heralding their entries make Rally Poland has a special interest in more than two months before the start. The organizers are expecting the arrival of large amount of spectators in Mikolajki. The fact is also confirmed by a ticket sale carried out by UFA Sports, an international sports marketing agency partnering the Polish Automobile and Motorcycle Federation.
The biggest and most costly challenge that organizers face is to ensure security during the rally. There will be as many as 750 marshals operating around the special stages who will be responsible for spectators’ safety. They will be supported by 400 police officers. Areas designated for fans and dangerous places will be marked by dedicated barriers and special belts with a total length of over 120 km!
In addition to a sporting side of the event, fans can expect a lot of attractions, especially in Mikolajki, where on the track with stands for 8,000 spectators very spectacular qualifying stage (Friday) and a Superspecial (Saturday) will be carried out. In the neighborhood there will be a Hospitality Zone and Rally Fan Park of LOTOS 70th Rally Poland. It is there where the rivalry on computer simulators will be carried out. Fans will also have access to various contests, results, latest info from special stages and be able to admire the fastest mechanics while working in the service park. Various stalls offering the collection of LOTOS 70th Rally Poland as well as catering service will complete the show. The support will be provided to fans by more than 300 skilled people.
The ticket and package offer for fans is diverse and includes a variety of services and options. Starting with a ticket for a single special stage for 29 PLN, and a ticket for 3 days guaranteeing seats in the stands at Mikolajki Circuit for 199 PLN. Depending on the ticket, the rally pass, parking pass, gadgets and rally info might be delivered to fans two weeks before the rally. The entire set may also be collected personally at the Fan Information Points in Mikolajki. For children up to 12 years of age the access to the rally will be free (with the exception of the stand at Mikolajki Circuit).
Holders of VIP packages will benefit from the shuttle bus or boat to view points on the special stages. There is also available a wide range of catering services.
“This year’s rally will positively surprise its fans. We introduce a new organizational standards based on our international experience. We want fans to have a great fun and a feeling that the ticket is not just a piece of paper, but a guarantee of participation in a large, attractive event of global format” – says Nikolaus von Doetinchem, managing director of UFA Sports Polska.
Ticket sale is conducted at: Rajd Polski, ebilet.pl, in Empik stores and the Sailing Village in Mikolajki.
Source: Rajd Polski
