RAC Rally of the Tests 2026
An Event Designed for Experts
The 24th edition of the RAC Rally of the Tests will start from the 2025 finish location in Llandudno and the whole of the route will be contained within Wales, travelling from North to South taking in some of the most iconic rallying venues in the UK. Regarded as the ultimate challenge on the historic rally calendar, the "Tests" will feature some of the most demanding roads and venues for regularities, tests and time control sections across the heartland of Wales for three intense days of competition. Drivers and navigators alike will face diverse terrain from forest tracks to private land ensuring an engaging and varied experience.
The traditional Prologue will open proceedings on Thursday evening warming up crews for the rigours ahead. Leg One will head west towards Anglesey and the Llyn Peninsula with some fabulous test venues matched by equally testing narrow Welsh lanes for the Regularities before a return to Llandudno and the overnight halt.
Leg Two is where we’ll start to head south towards the overnight halt in Llandrindod Wells the heart of Welsh motorsport! With its central location it will allow us to explore some great roads and farmyards that Wales has to offer and there are plenty!!
After a full day and evening we’ll head into Leg Three which will offer no let up until the flag drops at the HERO-ERA Arch in South Wales. As the route winds its way down we will venture into some of the most famous venues for motorsport including those most loved military venues and hopefully a much-longed return to classic forests the area offers.
RAC Rally of the Tests LITE
Following an enthusiastically received second edition, the "LITE" version will return in 2026, running alongside the traditional format. This option offers less nighttime driving and simplified navigation, allowing wider accessibility to crews of all capabilities. Based on participant feedback, selective plotting will be incorporated, though never while moving and new test classes will be introduced where entries permit.
Event Schedule
Prologue – 19th November 2026
The event opens traditionally with a short prologue: a couple of hours navigating dark and slippy lanes, easing teams into the event and establishing the running order. Crews then regroup for a Welcome Dinner at the hotel.
Leg One – 20th November 2026
The first full day kicks off early, packed with challenges. Heading West towards Anglesey for regularities through some of the areas most demanding lanes and with a stunning backdrop of the Irish Sea and a renowned motorsport venue, crews will tackle some excellent tests to keep everyone on their toes. Further demanding regularities will embrace the narrow, stone walled lanes of the north before a return to Llandudno and the overnight halt.
Leg Two – 21st November 2026
Leg two brings competitors south heading for the Welsh motorsport heartland, taking in more great lanes and venues including some famous military ranges and the pressure will be relentless on driver, navigator and car. As darkness falls, the lanes of mid Wales take on a different feel, they get slippier, darker and the slots get harder, farmyards beckon!
Leg Three – 22nd November 2026
The final leg begins early and the survivors will have another full day ahead of them as they head south to the finish. As is the way with the Tests, you’ll be pushed all the way with regularities, tests and a planned, unforgiving sting in the tail! It will be another unforgettable RAC Rally of the 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
What is included in the Entry Fee?
- Event participation for one car with a crew of two – Driver & Navigator
- Detailed Route Book & Time Cards
- On-event accommodation in a twin/double room for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings
- Food and drink at all hospitality stops along the way
- Awards presentation and black tie gala dinner
- Rally plates and side panels
- Finishers awards
- Overall awards, class awards and special awards at organisers discretion
- HERO-ERA mechanical assist/sweep team(s) on event, to help keep crews moving
- An experienced team of HERO-ERA officials & marshals to keep the event moving and on track
- Medical support
- Results team and Media team keeping your family and friends, following the event, up to date
- Post event, detailed results book