2016 BRC (British Rally Championship)

[dupanton]

Good news for Ypres Rally, quite a big chance now that they will replace Ireland I would think.

[MrJan]

Good news for Ypres Rally, quite a big chance now that they will replace Ireland I would think.

Hard to see what other options there are, it's not like we've got decent tarmac rallies to spare.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Wasn't Ypres already mooted a while back ?

Plus its not happy with the ERC so should be glad to get the BRC interest...

[tommeke_B]

It looks certain that Ypres is part of the BRC next year. Just waiting for an official announcement.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

150 Entries for the Ulster Rally

http://www.ulsterrally.com/news/2016...ntry%E2%80%A6/

[Fast Eddie WRC]

2016 ULSTER RALLY - Event Overview

Friday Stages
3 Stages – South West of Derry / Londonderry (both run twice)
・ Stage 1 & 4 - 11.58 miles (18.52 km)
・ Stage 2 & 5 - 8.03 miles (12.84 km)
・ Stage 3 & 6 - 4.70 miles (7.52 km)
・ Return (Derry / Londonderry) for Regroup and Service after stages 3 & 6.

Saturday Stages
4 Stages – South & West of Derry / Londonderry (each run twice)
・ Stage 7 & 11 - 8.76 miles (14.02km)
・ Stage 8 & 12 - 8.91 miles (14.26 km)
・ Stage 9 & 13 - 9.07 miles (14.51 km)
・ Stage 10 & 14 - 15.88 miles (25.41 km)
・ Return to Derry / Londonderry for Regroup and Service after stage 7, 10, 11 & 14.

A new home for the Ulster Rally in 2016, Derry/Londonderry. A vibrant city that has received ‘City of Culture’ status and a place that is used to hosting events. Run late into Friday night, the Ulster is one of the few events that will offer night tests to our competitors.

Local Jonny Greer details some of the challenges of the Ulster Rally. “They are always good stages. The organisers seem to be able to come up with tests that offer everything: bumps, jumps, fast sections, smooth tarmac and then really tight, technical sections.”

“It’s great to have some night-time stages as well. We don’t get to do much in the dark nowadays and it is always a different atmosphere are night. You see the hi-vis jackets of the marshals and spectators, the flash bulbs going off at junctions and it really focuses your driving. You only have this narrow window, highlighted by the spotlights in which to work and it drags you in.”

“The Ulster Rally is always really well organised, a great event with a good atmosphere. And with a new city hosting it, I can’t wait to get out on the stages.”

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Filthy weather Ulster Rally this morning. Drivers concerned about the options. Stewards briefing at 11:15 .

[EightGear]

Filthy weather Ulster Rally this morning. Drivers concerned about the options. Stewards briefing at 11:15 .

Nice copy pasting of a tweet.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Colin Clark: Very very strange situation here at the Ulster. Pouring with rain and boys having to go out on soft slicks.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Should be declared a wet rally but hasnt... Weird.