The highlights of the 2015 ADAC Rallye Deutschland

• Overview of all Special Stages with tips for the fans
• Revolverheld in concert & rally party – the highlights of the supporting events
• Sébastien Ogier may clinch the WRC title as early as rally in Germany
• ADAC Rallye Deutschland on the Internet, in radio and TV coverage
• Tickets for the German FIA WRC event also available at the rally

Munich/Trier, 19 August 2015 - The world rally elite meets in Germany. From 20 to 23 August 2015, World Champion Sébastien Ogier, 2014 winner Thierry Neuville and the other WRC stars will showcase their spectacular skills on 21 tough Special Stages (SS) in the greater Trier area. The German FIA WRC round is a motor sport event that offers its spectators supreme rally action and top-tier supporting events. Below is a summary of all the highlights that rally enthusiasts can look forward to at this year's ADAC Rallye Deutschland, plus some useful information for the fans.

Thursday, 20 August 2015

Konz Shakedown (4.60km, from 09:30 hours): The "rally before the rally" is a perfect way to get in the mood for the next three days. Tip for fans: Kommlingen Arena. This spectator area is staged along both slopes of a small valley very easy to oversee.

Show Start at the Porta Nigra in Trier (from 20:00 hours): The official rally start with the WRC stars in front of the Porta Nigra gate is an emotional experience. Tip for fans: Hauptmarkt. An autograph signing will start here at 19:30 hours, and there will be a spectacular BMX show featuring the Red Bull BMX pro Jorge "Viki" Gómez.

Friday, 21 August 2015

SS 1 & 5 Sauertal (14.84km, 08:30 hours & 14:40 hours): The rally starts on fast asphalt roads west of Trier. The section of the SS close to the border with Luxembourg will be run in the opposite direction to last year. Tip for fans: Trierweiler. The split spectator area affords the ideal view of an extremely fast section.

SS 2 & 6 Waxweiler (16.40km, 09:43 hours & 16:00 hours): Through the undulating Eifel landscape, this section runs near the Belgian border - very close to Sankt Vith where 2014 winner Thierry Neuville hails from. Tip for fans: Plütscheid. This large spectator area is set on a slope affording a superb view of a section that includes a chicane and a tough downhill segment.

SS 3 & 7 Moselland (23.24km, 11:05 hours & 17:15 hours): This section runs through the narrow vineyard service roads. An intense rally experience is guaranteed in numerous places as the cars zoom past. Tip for fans: Panoramastraße (panoramic road). The spectator area is located high above the Mosel river and allows the spectators to watch the rally cars for over 6km.

SS 4 & 8 Mittelmosel (13.67km, 11:50 hours & 18:00 hours): After a one-year hiatus, the popular Special Stage returns to the ADAC Rallye Deutschland. Set amid the vineyards, it is a highlight with numerous viewpoints. Tip for fans: Weierbach Kehre. Here, you can enjoy the rally spectacular in an amphitheatre-like setting.

Saturday, 22 August 2015

SS 9 & 14 Grafschaft (18.35km, 07:34 hours & 15:31 hours): Where the Mosel river meets the Hunsrück mountain range, the world's top rally aces chase around the numerous hairpin bends. Tip for fans: Arena Veldenz. This spectator area close to the finish line is an impressive natural "grand stand".

SS 10 & 17 Bosenberg (17.31km, 09:02 hours & 18:47 hours): The challenging test in the Saarland region is back on the ADAC Rallye Deutschland itinerary. It takes the competitors along the prominent landmark hill near the town of St. Wendel. Tip for fans: Marth. This wide spectator area affords views of particularly exciting 90° combinations.

SS 11, 12 & 15 Arena Panzerplatte (2.87km, 10:32 hours, 10:45 hours & 16:44 hours): Successfully introduced in 2014, the Sprint test will be run three times this year - this section with good visibility almost throughout will be run twice in immediate succession. Tip for fans: Panzerplatte Turm (tower). Located at the highest point of the area, it is the perfect place to watch the battle of the top rally drivers against the clock. Plus, there is a big video screen displaying live video footage and additional info.

Extra tip #1 for fans: Revolverheld concert & rally party - the highlights among the supporting events

The supporting events at the ADAC Rallye Deutschland 2015 are just as high-class as the rally action itself. The highlight will be the performance of one of Germany's best bands: Revolverheld. The four full-blooded musicians from Hamburg will perform an exclusive live concert between the Special Stages on Saturday (22 August 2015). The approx. one-hour gig on the central Volkswagen stage will begin at 14:00 hours. The Revolverheld concert is free for all spectators of the ADAC Rallye Deutschland 2015 with a valid event ticket. Moreover, a full-fledged Panzerplatte TV studio will be set up on the Baumholder military range - with celebrity guests, live cameras and a live feed onto a giant video screen.

SS 13 & 16 Panzerplatte Long (45.61km, 11:05 hours & 17:26 hours): About three kilometres longer than last year, the long Special Stage of the ADAC Rallye Deutschland will once again be the ultimate challenge. An extreme test of the drivers' skills and concentration. Tip for fans: EVERYTHING. Each spectator area on the Baumholder military range has its own attractions - from the "Hinkelsteins" to the legendary Gina jump.

Extra tip #2 for fans: Rally party at the Service Park

After completion of all Special Stages on Saturday, the ADAC Rallye Deutschland visitors are in for the next highlight supporting event: the big Saturday night rally party. It starts at 20:00 hours in the Trier Service Park. From 22:00 hours, SKODA shuttles will take the visitors to the next party location, the Metropolis dance club in Trier. For free use of the shuttle service and free admission to the dance club, the rally fans can pick up their special wristbands at the Red Bull Energy Station in the Service Park. Moreover, the supporting programme of the ADAC Rallye Deutschland includes further promotions and offers, such as the Red Bull Energy Station in the Service Park Trier, a huge fun area of approx. 100m2 including driving simulators, drinks, sweepstakes and chill-out zones.

Sunday, 23 August 2015

SS 18 & 20 Stein & Wein (19.59km, 07:07 hours & 10:31 hours): The first leg of this Special Stage on Saturday is something for early risers. On the terrain east of Trier, the rally teams will be in for another ascent into the vineyards. Tip for fans: Waldrach Sportplatz (athletic field). This spectator area conveys a genuinely arena-like atmosphere.

SS 19 & 21 Dhrontal (14.08km, 08:11 hours & 12:08 hours): This Special Stage to the northeast of Trier is notorious for its many hairpin bends. Its second leg is a Power Stage which yields extra points. Tip for fans: Galeria Dhron. The perfect "look-out" to watch the drivers chase around the switchbacks below.

Podium ceremony at the Porta Nigra in Trier (15:00 hours): Almost there: With the Special Stages completed, the podium ceremony against the historic backdrop of the Porta Nigra in Trier will be the fitting conclusion for the 2015 ADAC Rallye Deutschland. Tip for fans: possible coronation of the World Champion. Sébastien Ogier stands a good chance of defending his title in Germany.

Sébastien Ogier could clinch the WRC title in Germany

One thing is certain: on the final day of the ADAC Rallye Deutschland, the fans will cheer for the winners of the rally in front of the Porta Nigra. They may possibly also celebrate Sébastien Ogier's third successive WRC title. Under certain conditions, the French driver and his co-pilot, Julien Ingrassia, may achieve the hattrick. All he has to do is win in Germany and increase his current 89-point lead even more. Should Ogier succeed in being no less than 112 points ahead of his closest contender, the title will be his. Ogier may become World Champion in Germany if he augments his lead over Jari-Matti Latvala by at least 23 points, his lead over Mads Østberg by at least 14 points and his lead over Andreas Mikkelsen by at least 13 points. Should they clinch their first home victory at the ADAC Rallye Deutschland, the Volkswagen Motorsport team could also take a giant step towards an early defence of their title in the manufacturer's classification. However, a look at the statistics confirms that the final word will not be spoken in Germany.

Rally up-close at the Service Park in Trier

For four days, the Service Park on the Trier fairgrounds will be the hub of the ADAC Rallye Deutschland. This is where the drivers turn in for their 15-minute morning service, the 30-minute noon-time service and the 45-minute night-time flexi service. There is nowhere better to get close to the drivers or watch them and their crews at work or get autographs. Moreover, the Service Park is the place to find numerous promotional activities, the fan shops, the info point, food and refreshments, sanitary facilities, as well as a medical station and other services. Tip for fans: Jägerkaserne. This car park offers the best access, since there are no parking spaces at the Service Park itself nor opposite, along the B49.

Scheduled arrival times for the first cars at the Service Park in Trier:

Thursday, 20 August 2015: open around the clock; no set service times.
Friday, 21 August 2015: 13:10 hours, 19:20 hours
Saturday, 22 August 2015: 06:10 hours, 13:51 hours, 20:42 hours
Sunday, 23 August 2015: 06:10 hours, 09:11 hours, 13:08 hours

ADAC Rallye Deutschland on the Internet, in radio and TV coverage

The first and foremost source of information on the 2015 ADAC Rallye Deutschland is the the website at www.adac.de/rallye-deutschland (click on Zuschauer or Spectators). It features important safety instructions and a video of WRC star Thierry Neuville giving valuable safety tips for the German WRC event. You will also find the current schedule, detailed maps, information regarding the spectator guidance system, an overview of all car parks and info points including exact GPS coordinates. Further information includes addresses for accommodation and a list of camping locations in the rally region. There is also an overview of reserved handicapped parking and spectator spots. Tip for fans: Rallye Hub. As a new fan service, the ADAC Rallye Hub at www.adac.de/rallyehub provides all the information from the social media channels: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Youtube on one central page - live and around the clock.

For comprehensive information on the ADAC Rallye Deutschland, fans can tune in to RPR1. Rallye-Radio again this year. There will be regular rally news reports on the Eifel-Saar-Mosel regional frequencies (Trier: 102.9 FM; Mosel: 100.1 FM; Luxembourg/Saarland: 102.6 FM). Plus, there will also be live broadcasts of current results and interviews after each Special Stage on the WRC Internet radio (www.wrc.com, also via smartphone). The WRC+ on-line service has even more to offer. Anyone who pre-orders a Rally Pass for the ADAC Rallye receives a code for one month of free access. Among other features, WRC+ includes live coverage of selected Stages in HD quality. Via a live map, rally fans can follow the drivers in real time. Spectacular videos complete this added-value offer.

The 2015 ADAC Rallye Deutschland will also receive good coverage on TV. Below is the broadcast schedule:

Sport1:

Friday, 21 August 2015
17:00 - 17:55: 1st Day Highlights

Saturday, 22 August 2015
18:40 - 19:10: 2nd Day Highlights

Sunday, 23 August 2015
17:00 - 18:00 Roundup
20:15 - 21:15 3rd Day Highlights

Sport1+:

Friday, 21 August 2015
23:05 - 23:40: 1st Day Highlights

Saturday, 22 August 2015
09:20 - 09:55: 1st Day Highlights (repeat)
12:35 - 13:10: 1st Day Highlights (repeat)

Sunday, 23 August 2015
01:50 - 02:15: 2nd Day Highlights
11:10 - 11:35: 2nd Day Highlights (repeat)
12:00 - 13:00: Power Stage LIVE

Monday, 24 August 2015
01:15 - 02:15: Roundup
02:15 - 03:00 3rd Day Highlights

RTL:

Saturday, 22 August 2015
13:00 hours (as part of F1 coverage): Highlights

Sunday, 23 August 2015
approx. 12:45 hours (as part of F1 coverage): Live from Power Stage
approx. 15:45 hours (as part of F1 coverage): podium ceremony

Servus TV:

Wednesday, 26 August 2015
23:20 - 00:25: Roundup

Tickets still available on-site

Anyone who does not yet have a rally pass need not miss out on the ADAC Rallye Deutschland. Even after the end of the on-line advance sale, last-minute rally fans will have the opportunity to personally purchase tickets at numerous outlets and offices. Rally passes are available here for EUR69:

Trier ADAC local office: Fleischstr. 14, 54290 Trier
Koblenz ADAC local office: Viktoriastr. 15, 56068 Koblenz
Idar-Oberstein ADAC local office: John-F.-Kennedy-Str. 7, 55743 Idar-Oberstein
Saarbrücken ADAC local office: Untertürkheimer Str. 39-41, 66117 Saarbrücken
Trier rally headquarters: Hotel Park Plaza, Nikolaus-Koch-Platz 1, 54290 Trier
Service Park Trier, Messepark Trier, In den Moselauen, 54294 Trier
Trier tourist info: An der Porta Nigra, 54290 Trier

Moreover, rally passes will also be available during the event at all on-site ticket offices and info points of the ADAC Rallye Deutschland. For locations and operating hours, go to: www.adac.de/rallye-deutschland (click on "Zuschauer"). In addition to rally passes, fans can also buy tickets to individual Special Stages. The tickets are available at EUR15.00 in the spectator areas of the individual Special Stages. Single tickets for the Arena Panzerplatte Special Stage (Saturday, 22 August 2015) with its particularly comprehensive show and supporting programme including the Revolverheld concert are available at EUR20.00. One-day tickets for the Service Park are EUR5.00.

The rally pass at a glance:

The rally pass is the universal fan ticket to the entire four-day event of the ADAC Rallye Deutschland. It provides access to the Shakedown and to all spectator areas along the Special Stages. The pass also includes admission to the Service Park. It offers numerous attractions to the fans. And it is the hub of the event, its beating heart. Here, the fans can watch the mechanics at work, admire the WRC stars along with their rally cars and obtain their autographs.

The pass includes

• All Special Stages on all days
• Access to the Service Park on all days
• Access to the Shakedown on Thursday
• A spectator map providing all the essential information about the rally
• An ADAC Rallye Deutschland pass lanyard
• An ADAC Rallye Deutschland sticker

2015 ADAC Rallye Deutschland information

The ADAC Rallye Deutschland has a unique world-wide reputation. Its mix of hairpin stages in the Mosel vineyards, tough tracks on the Baumholder tank range and fast asphalt roads presents extreme challenges for both teams and drivers. This mix requires excellent driving skills and versatility. Diversity, high-class action and closeness to the fans are the ingredients that make the ADAC Rallye Deutschland such an attractive package for spectators as well. Year after year, this major event draws enthusiastic crowds from all over Europe, giving it a special, international atmosphere.

The ADAC Rallye Hub: up-to-date information at your fingertips!

The ADAC Rallye Hub is the official on-line communication tool of the ADAC Rallye Deutschland, reporting live from the German FIA WRC event around the clock. At www.adac.de/rallyehub, fans will find almost any information from the social media channels: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Youtube on one central page. In addition to current news from the WRC and ADAC Rallye Deutschland, comprehensive coverage of the ADAC Rallye Masters and the Deutsche Rallye Meisterschaft DRM is the core element of the new ADAC Rallye Hub.

Now available: the official magazine of the 2015 ADAC Rallye Deutschland

Exciting, informative, indispensable - the official magazine of the 2015 ADAC Rallye Deutschland is out now! 84 pages of fascinating reading all about the German FIA WRC event. As a companion for fans at the event and at home, it covers everything you want to know about the drivers, teams, itinerary, spectator points and WRC Rules and Regulations. Detailed maps, exciting background stories, exclusive interviews, an attractive sweepstake and many fascinating rally topics round off the rally magazine. The magazine is available for EUR5 at www.adac.de/rallye-deutschland and www.adrenalin-verlag.com. During the event, it will be available at the on-site ticket offices, info points and Special Stages of the ADAC Rallye Deutschland (20 to 23 August 2015).