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Location: Olbia, Italy (Map this address )
Start: 7/05/2011 at 12:00 AM
End: 8/05/2011 at 11:00 PM
About: Italy returns to the World Rally Championship in 2011 after a year out. Once again it will be the Mediterranean island of Sardinia which plays host to the action. 2010 wasn't spent resting, and both fans and drivers alike can expect to see changes to the route this year. Among noteable others, the opening day will be based in the island's western province of Oristano for the first time. However, Rally d’Italia Sardegna retains its traditional base in the port town of Olbia, which hosts the ceremonial start, permanent service park and headquarters.

The Sardinia stages of the rally are characterised by their challenging and varied nature. Predominantly fast and narrow, the terrain is a mixture of flat open areas and undulating tracks through woodland with water splashes and spectacular jumps thrown in for good measure. Ordinarily the surface is hard with rock-strewn sections commonplace, while ruts will often form after the first pass. However, some parts of the route are on softer ground and can be prone to damage in the event of heavy rainfall. As with most gravel rallies, road position can have a major bearing on the result due to the effect of cleaning the course of loose-surface gravel and the formation of hanging dust clouds. Following the visit to Oristano on day one, day two’s stages are located around the districts of Monti, Ala dei Sardi and Buddaso south of Olbia. Day three’s stages are located north of Olbia and include the Power Stage in Gallura.