A new-look Northern Ireland Rally Championship has been unveiled by promoters ahead of the 2026 instalment getting underway in March at Bishopscourt in Co Down.
Credit – Clifford Media
Following the curtain-raising Bishopscourt Stages on March 7th, the competition will return in a few weeks as it heads to the Circuit of Ireland as it supports the Irish Tarmac Round on Saturday April 4th.
Following another extension, the championship will continue with the Loughgall Stages on July 5th and then a brand new event which will be added on July 25th, The Summer Stages Rally organised by Ballynahinch Motor Club.
Finally we have the Down Rally which could potentially be a title decider on August 22nd when competitors from the Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Championship are also in action.
Two separate reserves dates have also been announced on November 7th and 14th in an event of any cancellations.
NI Rally Calendar 2026
1. Sat 7 March 2026 BDMC Bishopscourt Stages
2. Sat 4 April 2026 Circuit of Ireland Rally
3. Sat 4 Jul 2026 NAMC Loughgall Stages Rally
4. Sat 25 Jul 2026 BDMC BADMC Summer Tarmac Rally
5. Sat 22 Aug 2026 RMC Down Rally
