Wales Rally GB

First run in 1932, Rally GB is one of the oldest rallies in the world and was known for many years as the RAC Rally. Since the WRC was established in 1973 Rally GB has been a qualifying and scoring round and this year's entirely Cardiff-based event will be the 65th edition.

From its early beginnings as a national event that roamed around the country and included stages in the North-East, Scotland, the Lake District, the North-West and the Midlands, it has developed, particularly since 2000, into a compact spectator-friendly event with double-usage of stages on each of the three competitive days.

Cardiff continues to host the ceremonial start and the finish and now the service park - which has been moved from Swansea to Cardiff Bay - on all three days. The gravel forest stages of south and mid-Wales are fast and flowing and, when wet, can become as slippery as any in the world.

As well as the forestry roads, the event features stages on exposed military land to the north of Brecon, which are prone to fog. Accurate pace notes are essential throughout. In order to keep up with the likes of Seb Loeb and Jari Matti Latvala from stage to stage, helicopter charter is the only option!

Upcoming Event Dates

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