SPECTATOR STAGE IS SUPER SPECTACULAR

The rhododendrons are in full bloom, the green lawns are immaculately trimmed and the rabbits frolic almost under your feet, not the normal surroundings for the opening stage of a major international rally but the panorama that awaits the drivers on the Pirelli International Rally will evoke memories of the Lombard RAC’ Rallies much loved “Stately Home” stages with the new P-Zero spectator stage which has been specially constructed for the event.

Starting, quite literally, at the front door of one of Cumbria’s loveliest country houses the stage winds it’s way round the back of the house and past the tennis court before entering a series of fast, flowing bends which curve around a meadow and include two “Yumps”, which will see much airborne activity, and a water splash which should be a popular viewing point for spectators and photographers alike. This entire section is visible from any of the spectator vantage points and guarantees excellent viewing and non-stop action. The rest of the 1.4 mile P-Zero Stage features a fast quarter mile straight and an interesting uphill section through woodland. The stage has drawn extremely complimentary comments, not least from ITV Pundit and former works Renault driver, Robbie Head, while one former regular competitor stated, “It’s worth doing the rally just for this stage alone”.

Complimenting the P-Zero Spectator Stage, will be the adjacent Pirelli International Rally Show which promises a full days entertainment with the famous Pirelli Rally Simulator, Demonstration Drives, Motorcycle Displays, Dancing Girls and a major, yet to be confirmed, spectacular display. With the P-Zero Stage used four times, the whole package will provide hours of entertainment for both dyed in the wool rally enthusiasts and the casual spectator alike and promises to be a great day out.