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The world of rallying is once again gearing up for one of the biggest celebrations since Colin McRae became Britain’s first World Rally Champion in 1995. The event, will not only commemorate Colin becoming the youngest ever World Rally Champion but also recognise and celebrate the achievements of Jimmy McRae and his 50 years in the driving seat, Alister a previous MRC winner and 3rd generation star Max McRae who is taking on the world stage.
Taking centre stage over the weekend will be the third running of the invitational McRae Rally Challenge, run in 2015 and last run at Knockhill in 2022.
The McRae Rally Challenge will incorporate a huge variety of rally attractions, combining static displays with dramatic on-stage rally action. The McRae Rally Challenge event is a special invitational for leading national and international rally crews, which will feature two one-day single venue rallies, a Junior rally event and will also see the named "McRae's Corner" in use once again.
Jimmy McRae is a legendary British rally driver, most notably a five-time British Rally Champion, and father of the late World Rally Champion Colin McRae.
Alister McRae is a distinguished Scottish rally driver, a British Rally Champion (1995) and Asia-Pacific Rally Champion (2011), with a notable career spanning over two decades in various national and international rallying disciplines, including the World Rally Championship.
Max McRae, from a renowned rallying family, is a rising talent who has competed in the Junior European Rally Championship and the British Rally Championship, recently stepping up to top-tier machinery.
Stig Blomqvist is a celebrated Swedish rally driver, best known for winning the 1984 World Rally Championship with Audi and for his remarkable seven victories at Rally Sweden.
Luis Moya is a highly successful Spanish former rally co-driver, best known for his partnership with Carlos Sainz, with whom he won two World Rally Championship titles in 1990 and 1992.
Derek Ringer is a British rally co-driver most famously known for winning the 1995 World Rally Championship alongside Colin McRae.
The 2022 McRae Rally Challenge, held at Knockhill Racing Circuit, was a highly anticipated event celebrating the enduring legacy of the McRae rallying dynasty. Postponed from 2020 due to COVID-19, it marked 25 years since Colin McRae's World Rally Championship title. The event featured an invitational rally with a star-studded entry, including a unique "Battle of the McRaes" as three generations – Jimmy, Alister, and Max – competed head-to-head. Alongside the thrilling on-track action, there were extensive displays of iconic rally cars, guest appearances by rallying legends, and a special atmosphere that paid tribute to the family's immense contribution to the sport. Garry Pearson and Ross Kirk ultimately won the main rally.
Why not make the most of your McRae Rally Challenge weekend? Camp on-site from Friday to Monday and enjoy the convenience of having everything you need right at your fingertips. With convenient on-site facilities, it's easy to relax, socialize with fellow fans, and enjoy the full experience.
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