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Xunta highlights the role of Galician motorsport as a driver of sport and economic growth

Roberto García, the secretary general for sport, participated in the presentation of the 48th San Froilán Rally, the penultimate event of the Galician Asphalt Rally Championship taking place next weekend.

Xunta highlights the role of Galician motorsport as a driver of sport and economic growth

Roberto García, the secretary general for sport in Galicia, participated in the presentation of the 48th San Froilán Rally, which is set to be the penultimate event of the 2026 Galician Asphalt Rally Championship. The rally will take place from 16 to 18 October.

During his speech, García congratulated Escudería Miño for organising this well-established event in the Galician motorsport calendar and expressed gratitude to all those involved in making the competition possible. He highlighted that Galician motorsport boasts nearly 3,000 licences and emphasised the importance of maintaining safety throughout the event, with the support of fans.

García reiterated the Xunta's commitment to Galician motorsport, aiming to contribute to the development of the sport as well as to the tourism and economic activities in the regions hosting these competitions.

The San Froilán Rally will feature five different stages, each run twice, totalling 107.8 kilometres of timed sections within an overall distance of 447.44 kilometres. The event will be based in the city of Lugo and will pass through the municipalities of Outeiro de Rei, O Corgo, Baralla, Sarria, and Samos.

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