Resumo: Motor sports constitute one of the sporting categories with the largest number of fans. Motor racing events in Galicia are renowned for their excellent quality on a state level, with a high number of spectators. Rallies are the type of racing with the highest number of spectators, which helps to deseasonalize and boost tourism due to their distribution throughout the year. This study is based on the relevance of these events and seeks to determine the sociodemographic profile and tourist behavior of those attending rallies in Galicia. To do this, a total of 504 surveys were conducted with spectators of said events in the northwest of Spain. It may be concluded that the majority of the study population (around 44%) exhibits a high degree of fidelity in terms of attendance to automobile races (asphalt rallies in particular).
