Rallying remains at the beating heart of UK motorsport, and as such, our recent Rally consultation launch by the Motorsport UK Road Rally Working Group is designed to ensure that the sport has a future.

Alongside this consultation we’re introducing the licencing of Clerks of the Course, effective 1 January 2026.

This will apply specifically to organisers of Timed to the Second Road Rallies and Navigational Road Rallies. It will not apply to those running 12 Car Events, Targa Rallies, Historic Road Rallies, or other forms of road rallying.

Eligible organisers will receive an email invitation once the application process opens. Renewals will take place through Sport:80 and will include a short training module hosted on the Motorsport UK Learning Hub. Once complete, applications will then be reviewed and approved at our discretion.

More information and guidance around the proposed changes can be found in our Motorsport UK Club Toolkit.

We are aware of the ongoing issue of the rising cost of insurance in road rallying. An update on our position is available to view here

Our recent Road Rally Consultation has identified the following key areas for change and improvement:

• Stricter control of spectator management on road rallies and how organisers may define routes

• Some event categories removed or more clearly defined

• Revised technical regulation for vehicles with certain equipment prohibited

• Mandatory safety equipment increased and formalised

• Implementation of the changes in two waves (2026 and 2027) giving time for transition

Please send any feedback to ralliesconsultation@motorsportuk.org to ensure that all responses can be collated.

Let’s keep the lanes alive with motorsport!