Seven new stages for the seventh Guernsey Rally

The seventh edition of the Guernsey Rally starts on Friday with the organisers confirming that the event will feature seven brand-new stages within the higher parishes. 

The routes will cover approximately 50 miles of competitive driving as part of the 28 stages being put on in total.

39 teams are set to compete on the courses with a variety of cars expected, each getting four runs of every stage.

Although the name of the game is speed, and the event itself is spread over just one weekend, Caren Vidamour, the Guernsey Rally LBG Secretary & Director, told Express that they’ve been working on the 2026 spectacle since last year’s finished.

​”It’s an event that takes a whole year to plan,” she said. “It’s done with great professionalism, absolute commitment and the highest level of safety regulations, to ensure its enjoyed so much by everyone.”

It may be a lot of work, but it’s totally worth it said Ms Vidamour.

“If I was to say that the majority of us eat and sleep rally, I wouldn’t be wrong.  It’s an intense time once the Christmas and New Year period has gone.”

The rally is a non-profit venture that relies on corporate sponsorship and is organised under strict Motorsport UK safety regulations, along with achieving Sustainability Accreditation from Motorsport UK.

Not only does it have all the proper paperwork and safety nets in place, but it also raises money for good causes. 

In 2025, more than £2,000 was raised for The Guernsey Society of Cancer Relief, and this year the Guernsey Rally is supporting the Guernsey Nature Commission.

Ms Vidamour said they “know how important it is to show we do care and to give something back to the environment”.  

The event also supports the local economy during a quiet period by bringing in off-island teams spending money on ferries, hotels, and restaurants.  

“Each year the event has become more popular, bringing teams across the water to participate using our local ferry provider, they stay in our hotels, they eat at our restaurants, they buy fuel, they spend money whilst here and it is a great opportunity for Guernsey tourism and the hospitality trade,” said Ms Vidamour.  

“We are a non-profit organisation and rely totally on our generous sponsors to run our rally, the costings of which go into thousands of pounds and we ensure to utilise the funding well and where it is needed.”

With funds supporting local initiatives, and an eye on the all important safety and sustainability, it’s little surprise that the event receives some much welcomed support from the public. 

“The support from the community is fantastic and it’s an event that people look forward to in February, especially as there is nothing else going on. The residents on the stages are extremely supportive and we are so very lucky and grateful to them all.” 

Last year, Jersey’s Ross Le Noa and Domonic Volante claimed first place, with Guernsey’s Craig Robert and Chris Guille coming second, and Ed Fossey and Conor Carre in third. 

Ms Vidamour said there’s always a chance a local driver could claim the bragging rights.

“They would all love to get that top position, and in all fairness, we have some local drivers very capable of getting there.  

“There’s a few to look out for with awesome cars and it would be great to have one of our local teams take the winning spot, so we’ll have to see.  Like any sport, its all down to luck and of course their skills on the day.”

Motorsport World Champion Andy Priaulx will start the event from the Peninsula Hotel on Friday before the first stage is competed.

All seven stages are available to browse below, courtesy of Guernsey Rally LBG: