Spectator Safety

New for 2005 the event programme will form part of the new Official British Rally Championship Magazine, which will be on sale during the event and from the championship website at BRCweb. The magazine is packed with lots of articles on the championship.

With the event moving back to Carlisle the event will be using more of the forests on the western side of the Kielder Complex plus the all-new spectator stage just outside Carlisle.

The route for this year’s event includes "Safe for Spectator" areas (marked in GREEN) and "Prohibited Areas" (marked in RED). ALL spectators, media and marshals are prohibited from the red areas. NOBODY may enter these areas. The stage will not be allowed to start if anyone is found in these areas.

The Green "Safe for Spectators" areas are aimed at the inexperienced spectator, or those with children. The viewing is good but deemed safe by the Deputy Clerk of the Course and the Chief Safety Officer. These ARE NOT "Spectator Pens". Anybody may leave these areas at their own discretion but are required to observe the general safety advice, and do so at their own risk.

General Rally Safety Tips

Motor sport can be dangerous, avoid the red shaded areas and

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

Do not smoke near forests. Spring is a high-risk time for forest fires.

Please remember when travelling to the special stages:

  • Allow ample time on country roads.

  • Drive with care and consideration at all times.

  • Park sensibly, well clear of the roadway.

  • Park clear of entrances and gateways.

  • Respect speed limits.

Start and Finish Carlisle City Centre

The start and finish of the event will be outside the Old Town Hall in the centre of the shopping centre. This will be an excellent opportunity to get close to the drivers for autographs and photos as the competitors will at the start area for 30 minutes prior to the first car being flagged away at 18:30 on Friday evening. The winning car of the National Rally will be arrive back at 18:30 approx and the winning car of the International Rally will finish at 19:30 approx on the Saturday evening. Please use the various public car parks for parking.

Stage - P-Zero

First Car Due 18:53 (Friday)
First Car Due 11:57 and 18:44(Saturday)

Spectator Access - GR 86/461 583. Directions arrowed from M6 junction 44

Spectators should park in the car park provided, no parking will be allowed on the roads near the stage. This stage has been specially built for this year’s event. It has been built to give spectators a good view of rally cars on a special stage in a safe environment. Also at the spectator stage there will be a rally show will include various rally themed displays, trade stands and catering outlets.

Cost of Entry to this the stage and rally show will be £8 for Adults, £20 for Family Tickets (2 Adults and 2 Children) and £4 under 16’s and concessions. Spectators are encouraged to buy tickets beforehand from the Sands Centre Ticket Hotline 01228 625222 or 625333 or you can book online at P-Zero Online Booking

Stage – Kershope

First Car Due 20:35 (Friday)
First Car Due 17:24 (Saturday)

Spectator Access – GR 79/512 824. From the B6357 take the road to Kershopefoot, turn left at the next junction, then right at the next junction go over Kershope Bridge, then take the next left just after Roansgreen by the telephone box Access to the car park is on the bend 1/4 mile from the junction

Once you have parked your car proceed up the track to stage, safe spectating is on the banks running along the side of the stage. Please do not cross the stage or wander further in to the forest.

Stage – Bewshaugh

First Car Due 21:33 (Friday)
First Car Due 15:45 (Saturday)

Spectator Access –  GR 80/628 930 Access to the car park is off the C200 after the bridge if travelling south from Kielder Village.

Once you have parked your go up the forest road or the footpath to either of the crossing points. Please only cross the stage when instructed to do so by a Safety Marshal. Good viewing from the banks alongside the stage. Please do not cross the stage except at the designated crossing points or wander further in to the forest.

Stage – Chirdonhead

First Car Due 22:41 (Friday)
First Car Due 10:12 (Saturday)

Spectator Access GR 80/801 804. From the centre of Wark take the road to Stonehaugh after 0.6mile take the right fork. After approximately 3.5miles turn left towards Pundershaw Farm

Once you have parked your car go up the road to the first crossing point. Please only cross the stage when instructed to do so by a Safety Marshal. Once across the stage walk down the track to the second crossing point once across the stage good viewing is available along the banking. Please do not cross the stage except at the designated crossing points or wander further in to the forest.

Spectator Access GR 80/801 804. From the centre of Wark take the road to Stonehaugh after 0.6mile take the right fork. After approximately 3.5miles turn left towards Pundershaw Farm

Once you have parked your car go up the forest road and then up on to the bank along the side of the stage. Please do not cross the stage or wander further in to the forest.

Stage – Bower

First Car Due 08:50 and 15:24 (Saturday)

Spectator Access – GR 80/708 870 Access is to the spectator car park is off the C200 at Yarrowmoor.

Once you have parked your car go up the forest road to the crossing point. Please only cross the stage when instructed to do so by a Safety Marshal. Good viewing from the banks alongside the stage. Please do not cross the stage except at the designated crossing points or wander further in to the forest.

Stage – Newcastleton

First Car Due 16:58

Spectator Access – GR 79/502 874 As you enter Newcastleton Village take the right turn, straight on at the next junction, left at the next one, right at the next then follow the road for about a 1 mile and then turn right into the car. Please note this is the same route, as the competitors so do not block it by parking on the roadside.

Once you have parked your car proceed up the track to stage, safe spectating is on the banks running along the side of the stage. Please do not cross the stage or wander further in to the forest.