𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐱 𝐑𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝

A total of 18 classic special stages on some of the best closed roads in the United Kingdom is the offering from the 2025 Manx Rally which will run on Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12.

The Manx Rally is one of the longest-established closed road rallies in the UK and the 2025 edition will maintain the Isle of Man's reputation for delivering outstanding closed road rallying on stages that have been made famous over more than 60 years of competition.

The Manx Rally has a glorious heritage and was first run in 1963. This year’s winner will join a stellar list of former winners that includes Colin McRae, Richard Burns, Elfyn Evans, Henri Toivonen, Ari Vatanen and Roger Clark.

In 2025, the Manx will start with a free shakedown session on Friday morning for all competitors. Then the competitive action will start at around mid-day and run through Friday afternoon and evening before a further full day on Saturday, ahead of a late afternoon finish back at the TT Grandstand in Douglas.

The Manx Rally will be a round of the Protyre Asphalt Rally Championship, the ANWCC Stage Rally Championship and the Manx Rally Championship. The organisers from Manx Autosport are confident of a bumper entry with a maximum capacity of 140 cars. A competitive entry fee will make the event outstanding value once again, as one of the longest and most rewarding closed road rallies in the UK.

With only 120 road miles linking 120 competitive miles, another epic Manx route is already confirmed. In addition, the new £78 million Manxman ferry from the Isle of Man Steam Packet has improved access to the island with increased capacity from the UK.

Clerk of the course, Chris Woodcock said: “This is an iconic rally with an outstanding history, and we look forward to welcoming many crews to the island in April. We anticipate there being space on the entry list for everyone who wants to come and sample the magic of closed road rallying on the Isle of Man.”

Event regulations are due to be published in the New Year and entries will open shortly afterwards.

Issued by Paul Lawrence (07778 547918) on behalf of Manx Auto Sport. Photo: Ben Lawrence

For more details, please visit the website at: manxautosport.org or e-mail: manxautosport@gmail.com