2020 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship
The 2020 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship was set to be the 18th season of the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship; an international rally raid competition for motorbikes and quads. Due to COVID-19 pandemic all events and thus the season, were canceled.[1]
| 2020 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship | |||
| Previous: | 2019 | Next: | 2021 |
Calendar
The calendar for the 2020 season originally featured five long-distance rally raid events; including one marathon event in the Silk Way Rally.[2] Four of the events were also part of 2020 FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Rallies; with the Rally dos Sertões remaining solely under the auspices of the FIM.[3] Due to COVID-19 pandemic all events were canceled.
| Original Date | Rally name |
|---|---|
| 20-26 March |  Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge |
| 24–29 May |  Rally Kazakhstan |
| 3–16 July |   Silk Way Rally |
| 14–23 August |  Rally dos Sertoes |
| 8–13 October |  Rallye du Maroc |
Regulation changes
Starting with the 2020 season new categories have been introduced with the RallyGP category being for professionals and experienced riders, Rally2 for newcomers, and the Rally Adventure trophy for riders without assistance. SSVs would be introduced as their own category for all events.[3]
The end of season there would be awards as follows:[2]
- World Championship for RallyGP riders and manufacturers in the bike class
- World Cups for Rally2 riders in the Moto-Rally, Moto-Enduro, and Quad groups.
- World Cups for women and juniors in the RallyGP category
- World Cups for SSVs
References
- https://www.rallyraidnetwork.com/rally/index.php/news/global-news/global/fia-world-cup-for-cross-country-rallies-and-bajas-calendars-for-2020-and-2021.html
- "2020 PROVISIONAL CALENDAR REVEALED". fim-live.com. 27 December 2019. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- "MEETING BETWEEN FIM, FIA & RALLY ORGANISERS". fim-live.com. 4 September 2019. Retrieved 29 December 2019.