{"id":3706,"date":"2024-11-08T18:03:11","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T15:03:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/historicacropolis.gr\/?p=3706"},"modified":"2024-11-08T18:04:46","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T15:04:46","slug":"historic-acropolis-rally-2024-the-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/en\/historic-acropolis-rally-2024-the-start\/","title":{"rendered":"Historic Acropolis Rally 2024: The Start!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3679\" src=\"https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In an iconic location, under the shadow of the Sacred Rock of the Acropolis, the Historic Acropolis Rally began on Friday, November 8. The 57 teams that took to the starting ramp will now battle against time over 11 special stages in the ninth and final round of the European Historic Rally Championship. The event was honored by the presence of Deputy Minister of Sports, Giannis Vroutsis, who officially flagged off the teams. Among the attendees at the grand opening were Attica Region Road Safety Consultant Konstantinos Markouizos, Athens Deputy Mayor of Infrastructure Andreas Grammatikogiannis, Police Brigadier General Pinelopi Falkou representing the Hellenic Police, Nikos Vasileiou, PR Manager of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EBEA), and Motorsport Greece\u2019s Executive Director, Aristotelis Vavougios. Also giving the official start were the president of OMAE, Dimitris Michelakakis, AMOTOE president Maria Chesmeli, Historic Acropolis Rally Organizing Committee Chair Fotini Psarrakou, as well as representatives from the rally\u2019s sponsors.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3683\" src=\"https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_3-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_3-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_3-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_3-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_3-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_3-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Everything is ready for the 57 teams to begin their adventure through the Greek countryside on Saturday morning, with special stages reminiscent of the historic Acropolis Rallies of the past. The competitors were in good spirits and enthusiastic about the road conditions of the special stages, which form part of the Greek Historic Car Championship. This year, car service is once again permitted at designated points along the connecting routes between Special Stages, recalling the structure of Greece\u2019s national rally in the 1970s and &#8217;80s.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3685\" src=\"https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_4.jpeg 1800w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_4-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_4-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_4-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_4-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On the morning of Saturday, November 9, the Sporting category participants will start at 08:30 from OAKA and will compete in the 17.71 km \u201cMoschopodi\u201d stage. They will then head to \u201cThebes,\u201d spanning 14.91 km, with the day\u2019s schedule also including the \u201cAkraifnio\u201d stage, 10.36 km long, before a regrouping stop in Aliartos. The stages will continue with \u201cElikonas\u201d (8.06 km) and \u201cMavroneri\u201d (13.37 km), leading to a 30-minute service stop in Itea. The first leg will end with the famous \u201cKaroutes\u201d stage, measuring 17.63 km, held under the glow of headlights!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3687\" src=\"https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_5-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_5-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_5-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On the morning of Sunday, November 10, participants will race the \u201cKaroutes\u201d stage again, this time in daylight, and then head to the 15.27 km \u201cParnassos\u201d and 12.22 km \u201cProsilio\u201d stages. A mid-day service stop will take place in the coastal town of Itea, the rally\u2019s center, with the Historic Acropolis Rally wrapping up after a repeat of the \u201cParnassos\u201d and \u201cProsilio\u201d stages. The rally\u2019s finish will take place in Itea at 16:45.<\/p>\n<p>Spectators should note that roads will close two hours before the first racing car passes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3689\" src=\"https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_6-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_6-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_6-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The event&#8217;s main sponsor is SEAJETS, which operates the world\u2019s largest high-speed fleet, serving 50 ports and over 400 connections from Piraeus, Rafina, Lavrio, Crete, Thessaloniki, and Volos to the Cyclades and Aegean destinations. Supporting the event as well is Nissan Chalkias, a member of the official NISSAN network for over 45 years, which also maintains a fully organized pre-owned vehicle department with cars of all types and manufacturers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3691\" src=\"https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_7-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_7-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_7-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_7-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_7-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_7-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Avis Car Rental supports the Historic Acropolis Rally! With a global presence and operations in Greece since 1960, Avis has a nationwide network of 60 stations, including all major airports. Avis also offers a modern fleet of approximately 60,000 cars across various categories, including automatic cars, city cars, SUVs, commercial or passenger vans, and luxury vehicles.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3693\" src=\"https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_8-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_8-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_8-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Clevermedia.gr is supporting this year\u2019s Historic Acropolis Rally! Founded in 1996 by a group of young professionals, Clevermedia has gradually expanded into five sectors: electronic communications (site creation, CD-ROM production, 3D, electronic presentations, video), print communications (advertising material, advertisements, magazines), product promotion (marketing services, stand creation, infokiosks, sponsorships), while more recently venturing into new technology (programming, applications, wireless networks, technical support, online TV and radio stations), as well as archiving and digitization for the public and private sectors.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3695\" src=\"https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_9-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_9-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_9-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_9-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1959, SP Tableware specializes in household and professional products. Known for its handmade engraved glassware, SP Tableware distinguishes itself by using the traditional hand-engraving method with diamond wheels, creating a variety of designs in both modern and classic styles. The company\u2019s products are available in select stores throughout Greece and abroad.<\/p>\n<p>Superfast Ferries is also supporting the Historic Acropolis Rally again this year, offering discounted tickets to competitors traveling to Greece for the final round of the European Historic Rally Championship.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3699\" src=\"https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_11-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_11-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_11-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_11-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_11-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_11-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Valuable support for the organizers is provided by the Region of Attica, the Regional Units of Boeotia and Phocis. Also supporting the Historic Acropolis Rally are the Municipalities of Athens, Thiva, Levadeia, Delphi, Orchomenos, Aliartos, Nafpaktos, and Ancient Olympia.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3697\" src=\"https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_10-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_10-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_10-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_10-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_10-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rally2024.historicacropolis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Historic_Acropolis_Rally_2024_PR_11_10-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The media sponsor is Cosmote TV, which has consistently supported all motorsport events in Greece in recent years.<\/p>\n<p>On the rally\u2019s official website (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.historicacropolis.gr\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">www.historicacropolis.gr<\/a>) and on the Electronic Notice Board (<a href=\"https:\/\/webapp.sportity.com\/channel\/ACRHIST24SP\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/webapp.sportity.com\/channel\/ACRHIST24SP<\/a>), you can find the schedule, participants, and maps for the Historic Acropolis Rally. Follow the event\u2019s social media channels for the latest news.<\/p>\n<p>The Organizing Committee of the Historic Acropolis Rally wishes all competitors a great rally!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Live Results:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.infomega.gr\/live\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.infomega.gr\/live\/<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Facebook page:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/historicacropolisrallygr\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/historicacropolisrallygr<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Instagram page:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/historic_acropolis_rally\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/historic_acropolis_rally\/<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>YouTube page:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@PressOfficeOMAE\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@PressOfficeOMAE<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Press Office<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In an iconic location, under the shadow of the Sacred Rock of the Acropolis, the Historic Acropolis Rally began on Friday, November 8. 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