Kurt Busch Backs WRC Return to USA - News Directory 3

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Kyle Busch, a prominent figure in american motorsport, has expressed his enthusiasm for the potential ⁢of the World⁤ rally Championship (WRC) to thrive in the United States, suggesting that a home-soil event could significantly boost the sport's profile.

Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, believes that⁤ the novelty and excitement surrounding recent major⁤ motorsport events in the US, such as NASCAR's Chicago street race and Formula ⁤1's ventures in Las Vegas and Miami, demonstrate a strong appetite for new and engaging ⁤racing formats. He sees no reason why WRC couldn't tap into this enthusiasm.

"It would be⁣ fantastic [to have the WRC in the USA]," Busch stated. "I think the newness of what NASCAR did with the Chicago street race ⁢and Formula 1 what they have done with Las Vegas and Miami is a hybrid street ⁤race, it brings it to city ⁤centres that wouldn't normally be accustomed to it. Can rally do that? Absolutely, but you⁢ have to have ⁢the outlying⁢ areas for ⁣the stages to⁢ happen."

He⁣ elaborated on the strategic considerations for a successful WRC event in the US, emphasizing the importance of accessibility and⁣ infrastructure. "I think anything new right now is an adventure and when you have the proper support behind it from the series and the manufacturers that are involved [it can work] if you are quite close to big town like that [Chattanooga] that is when you have the other nightlife and the ability for people to park and to get to where they need to go."

Busch's comments come⁤ as the WRC revealed ⁤its 2026 calendar, which notably does not include a US round, ⁣a ⁤decision that has sparked discussion about the sport's ⁤global reach and potential growth markets. His viewpoint highlights the opportunities that a well-executed WRC event could unlock in the⁣ American market, leveraging the growing interest in ⁤diverse motorsport disciplines.

The appeal of WRC, with its⁢ unique blend of speed, skill, and⁢ challenging terrain, could resonate with a US audience accustomed to the high-octane action of NASCAR ⁣and the global glamour⁣ of Formula 1. Busch's insights⁢ suggest that with the right planning and strategic partnerships, ⁣a WRC ⁤event could become a important draw, introducing a new legion of fans⁤ to the thrill of rally racing.

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