[ERC] JDS Machinery Rali Ceredigion 30.8-1.9.2024

[archie106]

The organisers have done a cracking job with the route, nice mix of fast flowing roads and tighter sections.

First rally in a while where I cannot decide where to spectate! All stages are fantastic, though access is difficult for Llyn Brianne and Nant y Moch.

Whilst there is only ~55 km on Sunday, Hafod and Bethania look very challenging - it won't be an easy cruise!

[dodge33cymru]

Does anyone know if you need / should have the paid spots for spectating? They're pretty expensive for one person going on their own, so I'm not sure if it's just paying for things that I don't really need and the website isn't clear at all about whether that's a 'nice to have' or it's officially the only way to spectate.

[archie106]

As I read it, you are buying tickets to enter the fan zone, not to spectate on the rally. As it does not state that the fan zones are the only places you can go, I would assume that it is possible to spectate anywhere - that is what I am doing anyway.

Obviously as its a closed road rally, most of the land to either side of the road is private, so its just a case of not standing or parking somewhere that will cause PR issues.

The other thing to consider is that if not using the official zones, will probably have to get to the stage pretty early to get in position before road closures.

[J4MIE]

As I read it, you are buying tickets to enter the fan zone, not to spectate on the rally. As it does not state that the fan zones are the only places you can go, I would assume that it is possible to spectate anywhere - that is what I am doing anyway.

Obviously as its a closed road rally, most of the land to either side of the road is private, so its just a case of not standing or parking somewhere that will cause PR issues.

The other thing to consider is that if not using the official zones, will probably have to get to the stage pretty early to get in position before road closures.

Exactly this. Arriving early is key and best to have a good idea of where you want to go in advance.

Qualifying stage is the first half of SS2 used last year.

[Steve Boyd]

The other thing to consider is that if not using the official zones, will probably have to get to the stage pretty early to get in position before road closures.

And probably have to stay there until it opens again.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Three-time British Champion Matt Edwards is set to return to Britain’s premier rallying series in the summer spectacular, Rali Ceredigion at the end of the August.... and also take on the top ERC drivers.

https://britishrallychampionship.co....-championship/

[J4MIE]

Lots of rumours that there are very very few foreign entries.
Maybe Paddon, Ostberg & Armstrong? Then the usual British entries.

[TWRC]

Lots of rumours that there are very very few foreign entries.
Maybe Paddon, Ostberg & Armstrong? Then the usual British entries.

I think Ostberg is unlikely, they are planning to be back for Poland at the end of the season.

[Sal yet again]

https://www.fiaerc.com/a/news/w28405...2-rookie-Molle

Think there may be more overseas entries than when it was part of the TER. Remember reading it was on Campedelli's schedule as well.

We are an expensive and slightly more difficult island to reach these days however would expect a few more non BRC/BTRDA crews though.

[Jarek Z]

One of the worst entry lists of the season indeed:
https://enhance-storage-stack-prod-w...ugust-2024.pdf

For some reason Britain has never been very interested in ERC and vice versa...