Pirelli International Rally 2009 343 Days, 3 Hours, 8 Mins, to go    

Spectators

See all the action at Cumbria’s biggest sporting event

  • Even bigger for 2008 with the addition of the British Historic Championship.
  • High speed ‘thrill a minute’ entertainment in the fantastic Kielder forest.
  • See the cars and crews from all over the world ‘Close up’ at the service area at Carlisle airport.
  • High profile start and finish with commentary in the centre of Carlisle
  • A great programme with all the stage information and driver profiles in full colour.

Spectator Information map

in pdf format

From Friday 11th April 2008 you will be able to buy your 
Official Programme with full details of all the drivers,
stages and spectator information from:

Hills BP Garages at:

  • Corby Hill near Carlisle (A.69)
  • Kingstown, Carlisle (A.7 exit from Junction 44)
  • Whiteclosegate, Carlisle (B.6264)
  • Carleton, (A.6 Carlisle exit from Junction 42)
  • Newby West (A.595)

Over the Rally Weekend Programmes will availavble from:

  • 9am Friday 18th at Rally HQ Carlisle airport
  • 5pm Friday 18th at the Rally start Carlisle City centre
  • All day Friday and Saturday service area
  • Also from all spectator car parks (as web site)
 
  Programmes priced at £3

Safety 1

Do not smoke near forests. Spring is a high-risk time for forest fires.
Please remember when traveling to the special stages:
Allow ample time on country roads.
Drive with care and consideration at all times.

 

Don't

  • Stand on the track
  • Stand below the level of the track
  • Stand in front of arrows or signs
  • Stand in Prohibited Areas
  • Stand or sit on or near logs piles, walls or fences
  • Sit close to the edge of the track
  • Block escape routes
  • Be distracted
  • Play games with your safety or that of the drivers
  • Remove stage signs or arrows
  • Be the one to stop the stage

Be sure that

  • The unexpected can happen
  • If you ignore marshals instruction the stage will be stopped

Always

  • Expect the unexpected
  • Listen for approaching cars
  • Remain alert
  • Leave yourself room to move quickly
  • Try to keep behind something solid
  • Keep children under supervision
  • Keep dogs on a lead
  • Do as the Marshals ask
  • Help the Marshals to run a safe stage

Please Protect

  • Yourself
  • Others around you
  • This stage
  • Rallying
  • Motor Sport