The 22nd running of the event will start from Darlington, spend two nights in the Scottish Lowlands and finish in Cumbria, on the edge of the Pennines.
The “Tests” offers the ultimate challenge in 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 event start close to Darlington and head into the rolling hills, wooded valleys and epic valleys that make up Northumberland. 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 it way south following the Pennines to finish in 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 ethos of this will include 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.
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The Route
Event Schedule
Prologue - 07/11/2024
As is traditional on RAC Rally of the Tests the action starts with a short Prologue, a couple of hours in the dark lanes around County Durham is the perfect way for crews to settle into the event and set the running order before heading back to the hotel for the Welcome Dinner.
Leg One - 08/11/2024
The first full day of competition sees an early start with plenty to pack in. We set our tracks north, heading through the heart of County Durham we soon pass Hadrian’s Wall, the Roman defensive fortification built to guard the wild north-west frontier of the Roman Empire.
Heading into Northumberland we take in some classic, flowing roads and challenging private land competition as we skirt the Cheviot Hills. After stopping for lunch we leave England and enter the Scottish Borders where our epic journey pushes north on some favourite, remote, rally roads.
The final sections are sure to be a challenge for both sides of the car and conclude on the edge of Edinburgh, where we stay for the night.
Leg Two - 09/11/2024
Another busy day of competition sees crews heading south-west, as we push deeper into the Scottish Lowlands.
Skirting the edge of the Pentland Hills the epic rolling Scottish vistas keep coming and are broken up with sections that are sure to catch out the unwary as we take in high quality test venues, forestry and private land heading south through Dumfries and Galloway.
A good sting in the dark is planned before crews retire for the evening close to the English Border.
Leg Three - 10/11/2024
Battle will continue as the route heads South through the Eden Valley, skirting the edge of The Pennines as fatigued crews try and keep concentration levels high through the twists and turns of the final day.
One thing is for sure, the crews will deserve their plaudits as they cross the finish line in Cumbria having completed another epic “Tests”.
Vehicle Information
- Entry is open to cars manufactured pre-1991 or a model available pre-1991
- Only car types manufactured pre-1968 will be eligible for overall classification
- The cars will be split into classes, based on age and cc or other criteria established by the organisers
- The scoring on the Test sections is class based so you will be scoring against other similar aged cars
Need a car?
The Arrive & Drive scheme allows you to compete should your car be unavailable or, if you are looking to purchase a similar model in the future it gives you the chance to get to know your prospective purchase. We have a wide and varied range of vehicles to suit everyone's taste.
RAC Rally of the Tests Event Highlights Video
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RAC Rally of the Tests Lite Entrants
| Driver's Name | Navigator's Name | Year | Make | Model | CC |
| David Ward | Sally Ward | 1972 | Lancia | Fulvia 1600HF | 1584 |
| Dave Smith | Phil Cottam | 1986 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1781 |
| Paul Slingsby | Michael Fox | 1968 | MG | B Roadster | 1798 |
| Gavin Webster | Andy Chun | 1965 | Jaguar | MK II | 3800 |
| Malcolm Dunderdale | Anita Wickins | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Mike Dixon | Liz Dixon | 1973 | MG | B GT | 1800 |
| Steve Robertson | Julia Robertson | 1974 | MG | B GT V8 | 3528 |
| Dave Batchelor | Jackie Batchelor | 1962 | Triumph | TR4 | 2290 |
| David Roberts | Melanie Roberts | 1983 | Volkswagen | Golf GTi | 1780 |
| Peter Fletcher | Phillip Haslam | 1987 | Peugeot | 309 GTi | 1905 |
| Paul Taylor | Paul Haslam | 1974 | Ford | MK I Escort RS2000 | 1993 |
Entry List
| Driver | Navigator | Year | Vehicle | CC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Davis (MY) | Rupert Barker (GB) | 1968 | MG B | 1866 |
| Andrea Clemm (DE) | Dirk Dohse (DE) | 1981 | Porsche 924 Turbo | 3400 |
| Andrew Boland (IE) | Tony Brooks (GB) | 1972 | Lancia Fulvia HF | 1598 |
| Andy Hamer (GB) | Bob Kerry (GB) | 1963 | Volvo Amazon | 1800 |
| Angus McQueen (US) | Mike Cochrane (GB) | 1965 | Ford Cortina | 1500 |
| Barbara Richter (DE) | Britta-Christin Rehberg (DE) | 1983 | VW Volkswagen Golf I | TBC |
| Callum Guy (GB) | Amy Henchoz (GB) | 1964 | Sunbeam Tiger | 4200 |
| Christian Brash (GB) | Matthew Brash (GB) | 1970 | MG B | 1798 |
| Colin Evans (GB) | TBA (GB) | 1965 | Triumph 2000 | 1998 |
| Cooper Goei (NL) | Jan Willem Klerkx | |||
| Dan Willan (GB) | Niall Frost (GB) | 1962 | Volvo PV544 | 1800 |
| Dave Hemstock (GB) | Colin Readwin (GB) | 1982 | Austin Allegro | 1500 |
| David Kirby (DE) | Jens Jansen (DE) | 1984 | Porsche 944 | 2449 |
| George W Topp (GB) | Rosalind Topp (GB) | 1966 | Volvo Amazon 132S | 1990 |
| Horst Schierle (DE) | Manuel Feldmann (DE) | 1970 | BMW 2000 | 2000 |
| Jayne Wignall (GB) | Kevin Savage (GB) | 1963 | Alfa Giulia Sprint | 1570 |
| Joachim Kayser (DE) | Patrick W Diemer (DE) | 1971 | Volkswagen Mahag Beetle | |
| John King (GB) | Oli Waldock (GB) | 1985 | Toyota MR2 | 1587 |
| Karlheinz Schott (DE) | Christian Madey (DE) | 1987 | Porsche 924 S | TBC |
| Keith Jenkins (GB) | TBC (GB) | 1972 | Volvo 144 | 1986 |
| Klaus Mueller (DE) | Eric Schwab (DE) | 1965 | Lancia Fulvia Coupe | 1298 |
| Marinus Middelweerd (NL) | Jaap van den Bent (NL) | 1980 | Porsche 928 | 4500 |
| Michael Gerber (CH) | Nicola Gerber (CH) | 1971 | Lancia Fulvia | 1584 |
| Michael Matt (DE) | Michael Matt (DE) | 1973 | BMW 2002 | 1977 |
| Michael Moss (GB) | James Ewing (GB) | 1985 | Volkswagen Golf GTi Mk2 | 1800 |
| Nigel Woof (GB) | Sally Woof (GB) | 1961 | Volvo PV544 | 1800 |
| Norbert Echle (DE) | Gerhard Echle (DE) | 1990 | Audi 80 | 2000 |
| Paul Bloxidge (GB) | Ian Canavan (GB) | 1985 | Volkswagen Golf GTi Mk II | 1781 |
| Paul Crosby (GB) | TBC (GB) | 1966 | Austin Mini Cooper S | 1293 |
| Paul Dyas (GB) | Martyn Taylor (GB) | 1965 | Volvo Amazon | 1800 |
| Paul Heaney (GB) | Sandra Heaney (GB) | 1969 | Lancia Fulvia | 1300 |
| Peter Humphrey (GB) | Douglas Humphrey (GB) | 1958 | Volvo PV544 | 1800 |
| Richard Boughton (GB) | Pete Johnson (GB) | 1972 | BMW 2002 Tii | 1996 |
| Richard Worts (GB) | Nicola Shackleton (GB) | 1967 | MG MGC GT | 2998 |
| Shane Houlihan (IE) | Richard (IE) | 1959 | Volvo PV544 | 1799cc |
| Stephen Owens (GB) | Stephen Owens (GB) | 1965 | Porsche 911SWB | 1998 |
| Stephen Sly (GB) | Nick Green (GB) | 1980 | Austin Morris Mini 1275GT | 1275 |
| Ted Gaffney (IE) | 1962 | Morris Mini | ||
| Thomas Koerner (DE) | Udo Schauss (DE) | 1965 | Porsche 911 | 1991 |
| Tim Birkin (GB) | Ruth Birkin (GB) | 1966 | Triumph TR4A | 2200 |
| Tim Lawrence (GB) | Richard Lambley (GB) | 1967 | MG BGT | 1860 |
| Tomasz Dzitko (PL) | TBC | 1964 | Triumph TR4 | 1991 |