Rathfriland Motor Club are excited to confirm that the Protyre Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Championship will return to Northern Ireland for the Down Rally on 19 July 2025.
The BTRDA run series attracted 200 registered competitors in 2024 with 2025 expected to be just as popular with rounds in England, the Isle of Man, Scotland and Wales as well as Northern Ireland.
The Down Rally first featured in the championship calendar in 2019 and is a firm favourite with the championship front runners.
2024 newly crowned Protyre Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Champion, Callum Black, commented “There are lots of fantastic events in there, some really challenging rallies with some of the best stages in the UK has to offer.
Returning to the Down Rally is a great addition as I loved this event in 2023. “All of the events are well organised and have their own unique character. Competitors are in for a treat”.
It is rumoured that the classic Hamilton’s Folly stage will make a return to the classic Down Rally program along with a few changes included. No confirmation as of yet if the event will be part of next year’s Northern Ireland Rally Championship.
