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Why the World Rally Championship status is important

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Gus Greensmith navigated by Chris Patterson during the WRC Safari Rally Kenya shakedown at Loldia in Naivasha on June 23, 2021. [Stafford Ondego, The Standard]

World Rally Championship (WRC) status is vital for any nation that is eager to strengthen its muscle in motorsport in that it gives them the opportunity to host some of the best drivers in the globe.

This, they can do through the annual WRC series that runs for a whole year.

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