How a rally works

New to rallying? Here’s what you’ll see, and how to make the most of it.

A rally is a race against the clock, not against each other. Cars start one at a time, usually two minutes apart, and drive each Stage as fast as they can.

Stages and Stage Runs

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The Service Park

Between Stages the teams return to the Service Park at P&J Live (TECA), which is free to enter. You can get close to the cars and crews. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor.

A typical day as a spectator

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Arrive at least 90 minutes before the first car is due
Walk in to your Spectator Area
Watch the field come through, then move on or stay for the second run
Finish the day at the Service Park

Rally words you’ll hear

Stage Run
One running of a Stage, numbered in event order: SS1, SS2 and so on.
Power Stage
The final Stage Run, with extra championship points.
Shakedown
The test run on Thursday, open to spectators.

First-timer questions

How long does a car take to pass?

Seconds. Cars come through one at a time, about two minutes apart. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes, and under-16s go free with an adult. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor.

Take the guide with you

First-timer’s spectator guide
PDF, 1.2 MB
Download First-timer’s spectator guide (PDF, 1.2 MB)

Ready to choose your Stages?

See every Stage, Spectator Area and start time on the map.

Stages and map