International Rally of Messina Rally internazionale di Messina | |
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Part of the Italian Rally Championship | |
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Rally base | Messina, Italy |
Dates run | 1979 – 2004 |
International Rally of Messina (in Italian Rally internazionale di Messina) was a former rally competition that was held in Messina, Italy.
History
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The event was held for 26 editions, from 1979 to 2004 and was part of the European Rally Championship schedule and the Italian national rally championship.
Many of Italian top drivers for several years fought for the Italian title, because the rally was one of the last race of the season, and often decisive. Among the winners are remembered Andrea Aghini, Franco Cunico and Piero Liatti.