The competitive phase of the 23rd Tirreno Messina Rally has begun, organized by Top Competition with the support of the Metropolitan City of Messina, an event valid for the ACI Sport 9th Zone Rally Cup and for the Sicilian Rally Championship. After the technical and sporting checks, the event is preparing to experience one of the most awaited moments: the starting ceremony from Piazza Duomo in Messina, at 11.15pm. Some comments from the protagonists, ready to face the long night of the 23rd Rally Tirreno Messina: Marcello Rizzo declared: «It’s my home race and I will always try to give my best. After the success at the CRZ of the Targa Florio, an important placing at the Tirreno Messina would certainly be a prestigious result.” Rosario Cannino concluded: «For me it is a return after a year of inactivity, practically the first race of the season.