MORE than 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, September 26.

To celebrate Dalby’s significance in rallying history and the fact it is only available for one rally each year, event organisers from 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 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.

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, which will be open on the day with refreshments available at Treetops Restaurant.

“The Forestry Commission works closely with the rally organisers to ensure the forest roads are prepared for the rally,” said Katie Thorn of the Forestry Commission.

“It also works hard to ensure the public are aware the forest is closed for the rally. All cycle and walks trails are closed on the day and there is only access for rally spectators and ‘Go Ape’ customers.”

Clerk of the course Rod Parkin said: “Dalby has a place in rallying folklore and we are delighted to offer competitors and spectators a once-a-year chance to enjoy this superb forest stage. There will be action all day as the final rounds of three major British championships are contested.”

The organising team are confident of starting a full field of 180 cars. Regulations for the event are still available, and for more details, visit www.rallyyorkshire.co.uk