Casarano City Rally

The Casarano City Rally

The Casarano City Rally is one of the most anticipated automotive competitions in Salento and the entire Puglia region. Organized by the Scuderia Casarano Rally Team, it is a valid round of the ACI Sport 8th Zone Rally Cup, typically serving as the season opener: when the cars roar out of Casarano, in the province of Lecce, it signals that the southern Italian zonal championship has officially begun.

Start and Finish in Piazza San Domenico

The logistical and symbolic heart of the race is Piazza San Domenico, in the center of Casarano, which once again hosts the starting ceremony and the final finish line with the awards presentation. This is where the public gathers to see the crews up close and experience the atmosphere typical of road racing, amidst the roar of engines and the celebration of enthusiasts that accompanies every edition.

A Route Through the Hills of Lower Salento

The track winds through various municipalities of lower Salento, alternating fast stretches with technical rhythm changes. The event's historic special stages include «Specchia», also run in a night version, «Torre Vado» in the coastal district, and the long «Marina di Alliste», overlooking the Ionian Sea. With nearly 400 total kilometers and several dozen timed kilometers, the race offers spectators numerous vantage points from which to follow the cars.

The Debut of the Historic Rally

The traditional competition is joined by the Casarano City Historic Rally, a race reserved for vintage and classic cars that enriches the event with a fascinating dive into the history of motorsport. The event utilizes the Rally Village Indoor set up in the spaces of the former Filanto factory, in the industrial area of Casarano, which houses the service park, sporting and technical checks, regrouping, and refueling.

Casarano and Salento

Located in lower Salento, Casarano is a lively town in the province of Lecce, known for its manufacturing tradition and proximity to the Ionian coast. Hosting the rally is a source of pride for the community: in the heart of spring, the race brings visibility to the territory and attracts athletes and enthusiasts during an ideal time to discover the villages, gastronomy, and coasts of this corner of Puglia.