RAC Rally of the Tests

The event opens traditionally with a short prologue: a couple of hours navigating dark Cumbrian lanes, easing teams into the event and establishing the running order. Crews then regroup for a Welcome Dinner at the hotel.

The first full day kicks off early, packed with challenges. Heading north to a renowned testing ground for a series of tests and time control sections, teams then travel south through breathtaking roads across the Pennines, dipping into Lancashire and Yorkshire. The final segments promise to test drivers and navigators with both new and familiar locations before halting overnight in Blackburn, a fresh stop for Rally of the Tests.

Day two brings competitors south-east into the rugged terrain of the Peak District. With plentiful regularities and tests, this leg will challenge both driver and navigator, including a lunch break at a site owned by a long-time rally competitor and supporter. As night falls, the intensity peaks with sections in a historic Rally of the Tests location, before crews retire to recount the day's thrills and trials.

The final leg leads west through Shropshire and the border counties before entering North Wales, culminating in a trio of tests at a venue last used nearly 20 years ago. Crews who complete the route will have earned their finish in Llandudno, marking the end of another unforgettable RAC Rally of the Tests.