Roger Albert Clark Rally entry list unveiled

The provisional entry list for November’s Roger Albert Clark Rally has been unveiled and features a total of 186 entries. The rally runs from November 23 to 27, covering around 350 stage miles in the forests of England, Scotland and Wales.

The entry list is made up of 180 accepted entries plus six reserves as an outstanding demand for entries on the five-day rally ensured that every available place was taken by an entry with a full deposit paid. However, entries remain open and any more that are received will be added to the existing reserve list.

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Roger Albert Clark Rally entries to open on 1 March

Entries for the 2023 Roger Albert Clark Rally will open on Wednesday 1 March, with a new system designed to remove the initial rush for places and reward those who have supported the event over previous years.

The event regulations are due to be published on Saturday 18 February and entries will open 11 days later at 6pm on March 1. This year, there will not be a time pressure on placing entries. Competitors will have until March 19 to complete the on-line entry form and pay a deposit of £1000.

Roger Albert Clark Rally route outline revealed

The provisional route for this year’s Roger Albert Clark Rally has been revealed with the event starting in Carmarthen and finishing in Carlisle five days later.

The November 23-27 event will feature as many as 150 special stage miles not previously used on the rally, as it ventures into new regions of Wales and further into south-west Scotland than ever before.

2023 Roger Albert Clark Rally update

A detailed route outline for this year’s Roger Albert Clark Rally will be unveiled at the annual RACRMC awards night on February 4.

Rally manager Colin Heppenstall plans to detail the route for the November 23-27 event, including overnight halts, key service areas and start and finish venues, and will make the announcement during the awards’ night when the prizes from the 2022 British Historic Rally Championship are presented.

2023 Roger Albert Clark Rally date announced

The date for the next edition of the Roger Albert Clark Rally has been confirmed as Thursday 23 to Monday 27 November 2023.

Rally manager Colin Heppenstall has announced that the next edition will cover a full five days of forest rallying, with stages planned in England, Scotland and Wales for what will be the 20th anniversary edition of the longest and toughest special stage rally in the UK.

Roger Albert Clark Rally

The biannual epic that is the Raoger Albert Clark Rally saw a superb event with twists and turns throughout. Just over a week before it started 2019 winner Marty McCormack withdrew due to business commitments. On the opening stage Jason Pritchard & Phil Clarke (Escort MkII) were joint fastest, with Paul Barrett & Gordon Noble (Escort MkII), before going fastest on stage 2. They then held the lead through the opening night and the crazy Friday in Kielder, which saw Storm Arwen play havoc with the event. Several crews, many marshals and some fans were all left trapped by fallen trees and frozen conditions. Those that did get back to their digs also had the variable of power cuts which would take over a week to fully resolve.

Revised final leg confirmed for Roger Albert Clark Rally

+ Revised stage route for Monday’s leg
+ Elite sporting event status to help overseas crews
+ Capacity entry with reserves

The route for the final day of the 2021 Roger Albert Clark Rally (25-29 November) has been amended and will now take in two 10-mile stages in Crychan, two seven-mile stages in Walters Arena and a new three-mile stage.

Entry fee prize draw on Roger Albert Clark Rally

+ Draw for 50% refund of entry fee
+ Discounted entry fee offer ends on 30 June
+ First reserve moves up to entry list

With a capacity entry of 150 and a maximum permitted 45 reserves, the Roger Albert Clark Rally is approaching an important date in the entry process.

RAC Rally

The biannual epic Roger Albert Clark was the longest, in terms of stage mileage, for its 13th edition. It’s overall stage mileage was just shy of 300 miles and was longer than Wales Rally GB. The opening pair of stages in Radnor were extreme due to fog and the 2nd stage was cancelled early on. The stage was then stopped after just over 20 cars in the main field following a fire and incident involving Alan Walker & John Connor, (Escort MkII). Whilst attending to the fire a following car unfortunately ran over Walker’s foot, requiring the paramedics to attend the scene.

Roger Albert Clark Rally: the preview

The 2019 Roger Albert Clark Rally (21-25 November) will be the best yet as a record entry tackles the 13th edition of this unique rally.

The 2019 event features more days, more stage miles and more competitors and has drawn its most competitive field ever, with at least six serious victory contenders and more than another dozen major contenders.