Quote Originally Posted by 240RS View Post
Rallying, like City Marathons, present unique problems. One cannot legislate against filming or even spectating because shared common spaces are used even with those not particularly interested in the sport. So the question of spectators "agreeing" by attending does not arise.

Rights holders use a combination of event organizers and sports organisations to curtail ease of filming or broadcasting. However, even they know that they can't sue someone who chooses to film what is happening in open public spaces. The best they can do is intimidate or forcibly remove those who elect to film. Legally, though, they stand no chance of winning any cases.
Legally though, the promotors own the rights to any footage of their championship. There may be an argument of whether you think that should be the case or not, but not that it is legally possible, public land or otherwise. You could have a similar argument about being allowed to stand in a particular location as its public land, so you shouldn’t need to buy a ticket.