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Calendar
This Page will tell you about the upcoming rallies one from each of the next categories the World Rally Championship, The British rally Championship, The Irish Tarmac Championship and Other rallies. They are updated regularly and will be in Date order. For more information on these categories please click on the links above.
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Manx BRC Rally July 17th - 19th, 2008.
The Manx International Rally began in 1963 which makes it one of the longest standing events in the International Rally Calendar. In 2006 the BRC awarded the organisers the 'Rally of the year' title. The really runs both in the British Rally Championship and the Irish Tarmac Championship.
Manx International Rally July 17th - 19th, 2008.
The Manx International Rally began in 1963 which makes it one of the longest standing events in the International Rally Calendar. In 2006 the BRC awarded the organisers the 'Rally of the year' title. The really runs both in the British Rally Championship and the Irish Tarmac Championship.
Finland WRC Rally September 31st - August 3rd, 2008.
The Rally of Finland has been running for over half a century years and during that time only 5 non-fins have ever one it. The rally was first started in 1951 and was based on the rally monte-carlo regulations, a total of 26 competitors started the rally, 3 of which retired. The route took the participants all the way up to the Arctic Circle and back.
Germany WRC Rally August 15th - 17th, 2008.
The Rally of Germany was held in the Mosel region near a historic city of Trier. Trier is a beautiful city with many historic buildings, but most importantly there is lots of bars and restaurants in the town centre. This may be a pure asphalt event, but it has one of the widest varieties of sealed surfaces on the calendar.
Ulster BRC Rally August 22nd - 23rd, 2008.
The Ulster International Rally is based in Armagh, the Ulster International offers 125 stage miles commencing Friday evening, event is always a 'clash of the titans' as it brings together the best Irish and British crews for three days of high octane drama around the tight and twisting lanes of the Orchard County.
Ulster Rally August 22nd - 23rd, 2008.
The Ulster International Rally is based in Armagh, the Ulster International offers 125 stage miles commencing Friday evening, event is always a 'clash of the titans' as it brings together the best Irish and British crews for three days of high octane drama around the tight and twisting lanes of the Orchard County.
New Zealand WRC Rally August 28th - 31st, 2008.
The Rally of New Zealand has changed back to the southern hemisphere. To win this rally you really need to have the best car control the roads are mainly fast out gravel roads. The weather also plays a big part in this rally so you have to pick your tyres right to be in with a chance of winning.
Yorkshire BRC Rally September 27th, 2008.
The International Rally of Yorkshire has been running since 1977. Back then they just used old farm tracks and airfields. The rally is now based at the Pickering Showground, the venue for the service park, rally show and super special stage, the compact event offers 110 miles of classic North Yorkshire stages over one day.
Cork International Rally September 27th - 28th, 2007.
The Cork International Rally has mix of new as well as some old stages, all of which are smooth but demanding tarmac roads. The rally was started by a group of enthusiasts who got together in Cork and started to help marshal for the Circuit of Ireland, then in 1977 West Cork Rally was born.
Spain WRC Rally October 2nd - 5th 2008.
The Rally of Spain has change quite a lot over the last few years. Corner-cutting is a widely-used skill in spain, but this can drag gravel onto the road for the following cars and the second run through the stages, meaning that instant reactions are as important as well-researched pace notes for the particularly hazardous zones.
French WRC Rally October 10th - 12th, 2008.
The Rally of France takes place on a small island, which is just off of the coast of Italy. Corsica is a dramatic, mountainous island, with its peaks rising rapidly out of the sea. It's definitely a rally for the asphalt specialists and only four non-French drivers have come away with victory in the past 20 years.
Japan WRC Rally October 24th - 26th, 2008.
The Rally of Japan joined into the WRC Calendar in 2004, it took the place of the Asia-pacific Rally Championship. Manufacturers Subaru and Mitsubishi wanted a rally near their key western car market. The event is based around Japan's northernmost island and the fast and flowing gravel stages, which are similar to that in New Zealand, thread their way through the narrow gaps in the forests.
Great Britain WRC Rally November 28th - 30th, 2008.
The Rally of Great Britain will return to windy and wet December. The promise of rain, mud and even the possibility of ice all thrown into the mix. The forest stages of south Wales, near to host city Cardiff, are fast and flowing but, when wet, become as slippery as any in the world.
Wales BRC Rally November 28th - 30th, 2008.
The Rally of Great Britain will return to windy and wet December. The promise of rain, mud and even the possibility of ice all thrown into the mix. The forest stages of south Wales, near to host city Cardiff, are fast and flowing but, when wet, become as slippery as any in the world.
