Rally-Driver.com: Dalby spectacle for spectators on Trackrod Rally Yorkshire

Dalby spectacle for spectators on Trackrod Rally Yorkshire
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Elton Murphy on 15 September, 2009 04:27:00
 
Over 12 hours of rallying in the famous Dalby  forest stage awaits spectators on
the 2009 Trackrod Rally Yorkshire, when it  runs in the Yorkshire forests on
Saturday 26 September.
To  celebrate Dalby's significance in rallying history and the fact that it is
only  available for one rally each year, the event organisers from the Trackrod
Motor  Club have arranged a stunning 16-mile stage over the classic forest 
tracks.
The Dalby complex will be busy throughout the day, with  rallying starting just
after 8am and finishing over 12 hours later after the  passage of up to 250
rally cars. The international and national events will  tackle the stage twice,
while the historic and clubmans events will run through  the stage once.
It will be the perfect venue for spectators, and in  conjunction with the
forestry commission there will be two main spectator areas  in Dalby; the
traditional sites at the Woodyard (along Ellerburn) and Housedale.  There is
manned parking at the Woodyard and Housedale and additional general  parking in
the main car park at the Visitor Centre. The Visitor Centre will be  open on the
day with refreshments available at Treetops  Restaurant.
"The Forestry Commission works closely with the rally  organisers to ensure
that the forest roads are prepared for the rally," said  Katie Thorn of the
Forestry Commission. "The Forestry Commission also works hard  to ensure that
the public are aware that the forest is closed for the  rally.  All cycle trails
and walks trails are closed on the day and there  is only access for rally
spectators and 'Go Ape' customers."
"Dalby  has a place in rallying folklore and we are delighted to offer both
competitors  and spectators a once-a-year chance to enjoy this superb forest
stage," said  clerk of the course Rod Parkin. "There will be action all day as
the final  rounds of three major British championships are contested."
Already  over a third of the entry is filled and the organising team is
confident of  starting a full field of 180 cars. Regulations for the event are
still available  and for more details of the Trackrod Rally Yorkshire '09,
please visit  www.rallyyorkshire.co.uk