MULTI-VENUE STAGE RALLY
A multi-venue stage rally takes in multiple competitive sections, or stages, which are joined together by road sections on the public highway. Stages tend to take place on forest tracks or on closed-public roads.
It’s you vs the clock as your co-driver navigates you through the event using route notes supplied by the event organisers. The crew that completes the event in the lowest aggregate time wins. But beware, you will receive penalties for checking into a timing control early or late.
The majority of multi venue stage rallies have no more than 45 competitive stage miles, but road mileage will vary depending on the event location.
A standard event format would see technical checks and event sign-on taking place on the Friday afternoon prior, with the main event taking place all-day on a Saturday. It is therefore important to build in food, travel and accommodation costs into your event budget.
A ‘one make’ series can be a good place to start to keep costs down and compete against a friendly community in similar vehicles.
Check out rallying footage on Motorsport UK TV for inspiration, or head along to an event near you and chat to competitors in the service area.
Once you’re ready to get started, purchase your Motorsport UK Rallying Starter Pack which includes the cost of your first rally competition licence and details all you need to know to go rallying. See you on the stages!