Coppin staying in ARC
Key rallying figure Adrian Coppin will remain a key part of the Australian Rally Championship in 2025 and beyond.
Despite last week resigning from Motorsport Australia, it has been revealed Coppin and his event management company, Innate Event Group, will manage and deliver the ARC into the future.
Motorsport Australia and Innate Events Group will partner together from the start of the 2025 season.
It follows the confirmation of the 2025 ARC calendar, which remains stable with the same six rounds taking place.
Coppin is thrilled to continue playing a part in the ARC.
“With next year’s calendar locked away and what’s set to be a fantastic final two rounds in 2024, I’m thrilled to be confirming my ongoing involvement with the ARC,” Coppin said.
“The growth we’ve seen the Championship over the last few years, along with positive feedback from competitors demonstrates the potential for rallying in Australia.
“It’s great to be able to give competitors and stakeholders continuity going forward, and I look forward to formalising the new joint venture with Motorsport Australia and continuing to deliver outstanding events and growth, into next year.”
Motorsport Australia CEO Sunil Vohra believes Coppin and Innate Events Group can further build the ARC.
“Adrian has the experience required to build on the current ARC platform with dedicated focus and oversight,” Vohra said.
“Establishing this partnership model will allow Motorsport Australia to benefit from specialist capability and experience while ensuring we can continue to grow the sport at all levels. We need to focus on the sport, and the organisation’s financial sustainability.
“Partnering with people and organisations with proven capacity is a strategic direction that will improve the sport, and Motorsport Australia’s future.
“This announcement represents a refocused approach to event management that sees experts like Adrian and Jill Coppin partner with Motorsport Australia to deliver world class motorsport events.”
Further details will come to light in future months being subject to Motorsport Australia Board approval.
The next ARC round is the Adelaide Hills Rally this weekend.
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