Shakedown - Salou Special stage guide

2.97 km (gravel and tarmac)


Thursday, 5 October 2017
Schedule: From 08:00h to 09:30h, P1 and P2 drivers; from 09:45h to 11:45h, P2 and P3 drivers; from 12h to 13h JWRC drivers.

General description

Just a short distance from the service and the Salou town centre, the Shakedown will follow the same route and itinerary (mixed, gravel and tarmac) as last year, in the area known as Emprius. The ease of access and great view turn the shakedown of the RallyRACC into an unmatched starting point of the event. The route is a true preview of the stages that are going to be raced on Friday, as well as of the urban special in Salou, the last stage to be raced on Saturday on Passeig Jaume I. With a total of 2.97 km in length (999 metres on gravel and 1.98 km on asphalt) the Shakedown has two well-delimited areas for the public, with excellent access and parking facilities. However, they might fill-up quickly, which is why it is advisable to arrive early enough and to use any of the alternative parking facilities in the surrounding neighbourhoods.



Spectator Areas ZP-1

Very spectacular, long, twisty section with the transition from gravel surface to asphalt. The biggest part of the layout runs below the level at which spectators are located, thus creating a stadium-like area around the route, facilitating visibility and the positioning of the public.





Access: Walking from the Salou town centre to the Emprius area or by car following the C-31B road.

Parking: Easy-to-access, especially prepared car park, close to the stage. It might get filled-up. Therefore we recommend arriving early enough and using one of the car parks in the surrounding neighbourhoods.

– Assessment: Location    – Visibility    – Spectacularity

Spectator Areas ZP-2

Strong braking on tarmac with an angle > 90º, a few metres before the finish. Spectators must locate themselves in a raised place, behind the safety barriers, which also provides for a good view over the area.



Access: Walking from the town centre of Vila-Seca (Vía Máxima) until the intersection (750 m). Walking, following the paths along the stage.

Parking: There is no dedicated parking area.

– Assessment: Location    – Visibility    – Spectacularity