Rally Events Programme 2020

We are pleased to present details of rally events for 2020 in the UK and overseas. This is not an exhaustive list and there are many other events in Europe and round the World that we would be happy to discuss. If you are thinking of entering any of the events below either in your own car or if you wish to rent one of our cars, then please get in touch by email ( [email protected] ) or phone us on +44 1295 750514.

The 2020 season starts with Below Zero Ice driving – see below. Pages 2-7 show rally events that are taking place around the world with pages 8 – 9 showing a selection of Regularity events on offer.

Below Zero Ice Driving Season runs from January – March 2020

Tuthill Porsche’s world-famous ice driving experience is back for 2020. Kicking off in January and running through to mid March, the unique Below Zero Ice Driving format of full days in a choice of classic Porsches over exciting courses on the frozen lakes of Sweden attracts keen drivers from all over the world.

Our instructors are all champion rally drivers and previous clients run the full spectrum of enthusiasts, from famous F1 drivers to weekend racers and Porsche enthusiasts celebrating big birthdays. Below Zero’s exceptional reputation and enduring popularity means our days fill up quickly. Contact Tim via email or call our office on +44 1295 750514 to get your ideal dates in the diary.

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RALLY EVENTS

Mallorca Rally (Rally Isla Mallorca) March 12 th to 14 th Organisers: Classic Car Club Mallorca Website: rallyislamallorca.com

Mallorca (Majorca) is the largest of Spain's Balearic Islands and is famous for beautiful beaches, sheltered coves, limestone mountains and Roman and Moorish remains. The island offers great night life in Palma, the Moorish Almudaina royal palace and 13th- century Santa María Cathedral. Stone- built villages include Pollença, with its art galleries and annual classical music festival, and hillside Fornalutx, surrounded by citrus plantations.

First run in 2005, the annual Rally Clasico Isla Mallorca has become one of Europe’s most popular classic rally events. Entry lists usually top eighty cars for the three-day event. The rally invites entries from both competition and regularity crews. Both groups offer unforgettable fun driving the magnificent roads of this beautiful island. We can provide on event support for this event.

Rally Moritz Costa Brava March 13th to 14 th Organisers: Rally Classics Website: rallyclassics.org

The Rally Costa Brava is the oldest in Spain. Girona will host this legendary event, followed by many thousands of spectators, both on the podium of the Avenue Ramon Folch and in the Service Park of Fontajau- Domeny.

The organisers are expecting an entry list of more than 150 vehicles. There will be three categories: Sporting, Legend (exhibition), and Regularity (80 and 60). Total stages of between 140-150kms. We can provide support for this event.

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Maroc Historic Rally March 23rd – 28 th Organisers: YL Historic Rally Events Website: yl-historicrallyevents.com

Run across the wilds of North Africa, the incredible Maroc Historic revives the original Rally of Morocco. Crews experience a breath-taking mix of speed, scenery and cultural immersion in one of the world’s most ancient civilisations. The rally prides itself upon a warm welcome from the entire country of Morocco and the Saharan stages must be experienced.

The event is renowned as a true adventure within easy reach of Europe and has its fair share of regular entrants. The entry list therefore fills up quickly. Put this one on your bucket list! We can provide on event support for this event.

Targa April 25 th – May 2 nd

Organisers: Targa Australia Pty Ltd Website: targa.com.au

The famous combines the best features of the Mille Miglia, and the to create the world’s largest tarmac rally. Participants experience incredible roads through the World Heritage wilderness of Tasmania, where exciting challenges are waiting to be conquered.

The Targa welcomes entries from competition and regularity crews. Travelling over 2,000 kilometres in six days, the rally begins in Launceston and tours the island’s beach-lined coasts and mountainous World Heritage zone. The event is also known for the wonderful local produce to be found in some of the finest wine cellars and restaurants surrounding any rally! Your trip could also be extended to take in Australia, or why not ship the car on to the Silver Fern Rally? See below.

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Modena Cento Ore June 2 nd – 7th Organisers: Canossa Events Website: modenacentooreclassic.it

Modena Cento Ore is the jewel in the crown of historic European road racing experiences. Run through the mountains of Northern Italy, the event includes race laps on Italy’s most famous circuits, including Monza, Mugello and Imola, with the additional thrills of night racing at Misano. There are also several hillclimbs and special stages.

At the end of each day, participants savour the best hotels of Rimini, Florence, Forte dei Marmi and Modena, with dinners in unique locations featuring great chefs and the best Italian wines. Open to competition and regularity crews, grids are kept to 100 cars for maximum conviviality. We can provide on event support for this event.

Midnight Sun Rally Dates tbc – usually around July Organisers: Kungliga Automobil Klubben Website: midnattssolsrallyt.com/content/en/

KAK Midnattssolsrallyt is Sweden’s greatest classic rally. Headquartered in one of the country’s historic cities (Orebro and Vasteras have been used in previous events), the Midnight Sun is open to cars built before 1981 and invites both regularity and competition entries. We can provide on-event support for this event.

The Swedish forests create a special environment and Swedish rally fans are amongst the world’s most passionate. Midnight Sun is your chance to experience both of these aspects and more. Sweden’s rich cultural heritage, epic scenery and peerless gastronomy reaches a glorious crescendo in July, making this event a wonderful midsummer break through a vivid Scandinavian landscape.

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Balkan Rally Dates: September tbc Organisers: Rallye Breslau International Assn Website: balkanclassic.com

The 2020 Balkan Classic Rally runs in September: dates TBA. Rapidly emerging as one of Europe’s must-do rallies, the biennial Balkan Classic is a six-day marathon with one day of shakedown and five days of through some of Eastern Europe’s most beautiful landscapes from the sea to the mountains.

The organisers guarantee reliable rally control, with the highest level of safety and professional timing systems. Accommodation for all team members is at 4-star hotels and the rally has earned a great reputation for superb hospitality with a family feel over an event totalling some 1,500 kilometres. We can provide on-event support for this event.

Silver Fern Rally November 20 th – 28 th Organisers: Ultimate Rally Group Ltd Website: silverfernrally.co.nz

Silver Fern is an iconic seven-day marathon rally with origins dating back to the 1970s. It is for 2WD vehicles only. The 2020 Silver Fern Rally takes place on New Zealand’s North Island, gathering in Rotorua on Saturday 21st November 2020. The proposed route includes up to 1100 kms of closed road stages over seven days. What could be finer than enjoying early summer in New Zealand from behind the wheel of your classic rally car!

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The British and Belgian Historic Rally Championships offer experienced competitors the perfect chance to brush up on their skills, while also offering novice crews the opportunity to learn their craft and earn the signatures required for National and International Rally Licences. The one-day format of these events makes them perfect for aspiring rally competitors who are juggling a busy schedule!

Tuthill Porsche can provide support or arrive-and-drive packages on a wide range of rally Championships that take place across Britain and Ireland and Europe:

British Historic Rally Championship Various dates throughout the year.

Exact dates TBC: • March: North Stages • April: Pirelli Rally • June (early): Carlisle Stages • June (late): Red Kite Stages • July: Stages • July: Harry Flatters Rally • 21 st - 22 nd August: Ulster Rally • September: Trackrod Historic Cup • November: Roger Albert Clark Rally

Belgian Historic Rally Championship Various dates throughout the year

Exact dates TBC. • Rally van Haspengouw • Herock Spa Rally th th • 25 – 27 June - Renties • TAC Rally • Rallye de Wallonie • Sezoensrally • Omloop van Vlaanderen • East Belgian Rally • Rallye du Condroz-Huy

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French Gravel Rally Championship Various dates throughout the year

The French Gravel Rally Championship (Championnat de France des Rallyes Terre) is a vibrant series. Each season is comprised of seven rallies. Below are five provisional events 2020. Entry fees per event are €900 approx.

1. Rallye Castine Terre d’Occitanie, Dordogne Valley - May tbc Link to rally website

2. Rallye Terre du Diois, Valence – June tbc Link to rally website

3. Rallye Terre de Langres-Haute Marne - July tbc Link to rally website

4. Rallye Terre de Lozère Sud de France - August tbc Link to rally website

5. Rallye Terre des Cardabelles - October tbc Link to rally website

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REGULARITY EVENTS

Southern Cross February 15 th – March 5 th Organisers: Rally the Globe Website: rallytheglobe.com

A wonderful opening event for the 2020 season. Suitable for experts and novices alike, the 3,600 km Southern Cross Safari promises diverse wildlife, varied landscapes and cultural experiences on exhilarating drives across East Africa’s most exclusive game reserves.

Tests and regularity sections will ensure a competitive edge, but the organisers have also made ample space in the schedule for participants to enjoy leisurely dining in style and to observe Africa’s famous wildlife in the most fascinating landscapes. Two Tuthill Porsche 911s are already on the entry list for this event.

New Zealand Classic Rally February 15 th – March 8 th Organisers: Endurance Rallying Association Website: endurorally.com

While Northern Europe endures the chilly winter months, the Southern Hemisphere will be basking in glorious sunshine. This makes February the ideal time to explore the incredible landscape of New Zealand in a classic rally car!

The New Zealand Classic offers 7,000 kms (4,300 miles) of rallying through this magnificent country, spread across twenty driving and three non-driving days. The route is comprised mainly of graded gravel roads, but participants can expect things to be a little rougher if the mountain rains come early, or heavier vehicles damage the roads. It may also be possible to ship the car on for Targa Tasmania in late April – see below for more information on this awesome event.

Round the World Rally Part 1: London to Casablanca May 23 rd – June 9 th Organisers: Rally the Globe Website: rallytheglobe.com

The first leg of three on the inaugural Round the World Rally kicks off at Greenwich next May. From London, the crews travel south, via ferry to Spain and then five days later, into North Africa. The rally continues through Morocco and the edge of the Sahara, before finishing in Casablanca after seventeen days and 5,000 kms.

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The Temple Rally September 6 th – 18 th Organisers: Endurance Rallying Association Website: endurorally.com

The Temple Rally is a brand new ERA event running from Athens to Rome. Open to cars built pre-1976, this odyssey includes fabulous driving roads across Greece and Southern Italy, spectacular Mediterranean landscapes and fine Greco-Roman hospitality. It should be a terrific event for experienced crews and newcomers alike.

Round the World Rally Part 2: Boston to Vancouver September 19 th – October 10 th Organisers: Rally the Globe Website: rallytheglobe.com

The second leg of Rally the Globe’s exciting Round the World Rally starts in Boston on the US east coast. The 10,000-kilometre route takes participants west through Indiana, Idaho, Nebraska, South and North Dakota to Wyoming, where the cars pass through Badlands National Park and skirt round Mount Rushmore, before a rest day at the well-known Jackson Hole ski resort.

After crossing from the US into Canada, the competitors tour the spectacular Canadian Rockies, through Banff and Whistler, before descending to the Pacific coast and enjoying the final stages around Vancouver. Part 3 of the Round the World Rally is from Vladivostock to London, May 8 th to June 19 th , 2021.

New England Fall Rallye Dates tbc – late September Organisers: Canossa Events Website: canossa.com

In 2019, the organisers of the Modena Cento Ore announced a new rally on the US east coast during late September and early October. Headquartered at the majestic Cliff House in Cape Neddick, Maine, the three-day Fall Rallye is part competition, part culinary journey through the exquisite local cuisine of Maine and New Hampshire.

Driving includes sections through the White Mountain National Forest and a visit to Club Motorsports: a 2.5-mile, 15-turn circuit on the edge of the national forest. Autumn events on the US east coast are few and far between, so this brand new driving tour may become a regular favourite in the years ahead.

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