Rally of The Tests

Known to be one of the toughest events out there, the 22nd running of the RAC rally of the tests will take place this year on 7-10 November starting from Darlington and spending two nights in the Scottish Lowlands before the finish in Cumbria, on the edge of the Pennines.

The “Tests” offers the ultimate challenge on the historic rallying calendar with a wide variety of regularities, tests and TC sections on classic roads and venues in the North of England and Southern Scotland. The 2024 edition sees the competitors start at Redworth Hall, close to Darlington and head into the rolling hills and wooded valleys of Northumberland and crossing the border for two days in the Scottish Lowlands. The event will continue its tradition of taking the road less travelled, challenging crews with every twist and turn as the route makes its way south following the Pennines to finish on the shores of Lake Windermere, Cumbria. A wide variety of tracks, forestry and private land will be used throughout the event.

RAC Rally of the Tests Lite

After a very well received inaugural year in 2023 a “Lite” version will once again be run in 2024 in conjunction with the traditional format. The idea behind this is to offer less driving in the dark and easier navigation instructions. Based on feedback this year some plotting will be incorporated into the event, but this will never be required on the move, and additional test classes will be included subject to entries. See www.hero-era.com for details and entries.