International Rally of Messina
International Rally of Messina Rally internazionale di Messina | |
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Part of the Italian Rally Championship | |
Host country | ![]() |
Rally base | Messina, Italy |
Dates run | 1979 – 2004 |
International Rally of Messina (in Italian Rally internazionale di Messina) was a former rally competition that was held in Messina, Italy.
History[]
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Lancia Stratos won the 1st edition of Rally in 1979
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Toyota Corolla WRC won four edition of Rally (1999, 2000, 2003 and 2004)
The event was held for 26 editions, from 1979 to 2004 and was part of the European Rally Championship schedule and the Italian national rally championship.
Many of Italian top drivers for several years fought for the Italian title, because the rally was one of the last race of the season, and often decisive. Among the winners are remembered Andrea Aghini, Franco Cunico and Piero Liatti.
Editions[]
Ed. | Season | Championship | Driver | Car |
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1 | 1979 | ![]() |
Lancia Stratos | |
2 | 1980 | Italian rally championship[1] | ![]() |
Porsche 911 SC |
3 | 1981 | Italian rally championship | ![]() |
Porsche 911 SC |
4 | 1982 | Italian rally championship | ![]() |
Lancia Stratos |
5 | 1983 | ![]() |
Opel Kadett GTE | |
6 | 1984 | Italian rally championship | ![]() |
Lancia 037 |
7 | 1985 | Italian rally championship | ![]() |
Lancia 037 |
8 | 1986 | Italian rally championship | ![]() |
Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 |
9 | 1987 | Italian rally championship | ![]() |
Lancia 037 |
10 | 1988 | Italian rally championship | ![]() |
Lancia Delta Integrale 8v |
11 | 1989 | Italian rally championship | ![]() |
Ford Sierra Cosworth |
12 | 1990 | Italian rally championship | ![]() |
Lancia Delta Integrale 16v |
13 | 1991 | Italian rally championship | ![]() |
Ford Sierra Cosworth |
14 | 1992 | Italian rally championship | ![]() |
Lancia Delta Integrale 16v |
15 | 1993 | Italian rally championship | ![]() |
Ford Sierra Cosworth |
16 | 1994 | Italian rally championship | ![]() |
Renault Clio Williams |
17 | 1995 | Italian rally championship | ![]() |
Subaru Impreza |
18 | 1996 | European Rally Championship[2] Italian rally championship |
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Toyota Celica GT |
19 | 1997 | European Rally Championship[2] Italian rally championship |
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Subaru Impreza |
20 | 1998 | European Rally Championship[2] Italian rally championship |
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Subaru Impreza |
21 | 1999 | European Rally Championship[2] Italian rally championship |
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Toyota Corolla WRC |
22 | 2000 | European Rally Championship[3] Italian rally championship |
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Toyota Corolla WRC |
23 | 2001 | European Rally Championship[2] Italian rally championship |
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Renault Mégane Kit |
24 | 2002 | European Rally Championship[2] Italian rally championship |
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Peugeot 206 WRC |
25 | 2003 | European Rally Championship[2] Italian rally championship |
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Toyota Corolla WRC |
26 | 2004 | Italian rally championship | ![]() |
Toyota Corolla WRC |
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Categories:
- Rally competitions in Italy
- Messina
- Sports competitions in Messina
- Auto races in Italy