Manx National Rally Ready to Roar Into Action

Photo: Mark Corlett

The Manx National Rally roars into action today (Friday), with a full-capacity entry of 170 cars, making it one of the biggest special stage rallies in the UK in 2026.

Over two days, crews will take on 137 competitive miles across 22 stages, with roads across the island set to see high-speed action from morning to night.

The entry list is stacked, featuring top names from across UK and Irish rallying, including Rally2 machinery, historic challengers, and two-wheel-drive crowd favourites, plus around 35 local island crews looking to make their mark on home roads.

Expect tight battles at the sharp end too, with experienced stage winners and returning champions all in the mix from the very first stage.

The rally also brings a major boost to the island economy, with organisers estimating more than £1 million generated from visiting teams, families and spectators.

Action begins this morning with stages in the west of the island before heading south and into the night loops.

Saturday then brings a full day of northern and eastern stages, finishing with the short but sharp Dreemskerry tests.

Based this year at Andreas Rally Village, it’s set to be a fast, demanding and very busy weekend on Manx roads.

All eyes now on the stages.

You can find out much more HERE: https://www.manxautosport.org/