Watching Stage Rallying is very exciting, the cars swing round corners, tail out, fly over jumps and `ditch hook' to get around the bends as fast as possible.

All this action means that, once committed, the drivers cannot change their intended direction without risk of a major accident.

To find spectators walking on the stage in front of them, is extremely disconcerting to say the least, and very dangerous for the spectators.

 

REMEMBER cars not only slide around corners, they send a shower of stones and rocks out behind them as the power goes on. If you are in the firing line you can get hurt so stand where you are safe.

The Spectator Control car will come through the stages about 20 minutes ahead of the competitors to keep you informed as to the progress of the rally. Be aware that if you, or others, are in an unsafe position, or continuing to ignore the Marshals instructions, the Safety Officer has the authority to delay the stage, and in an extreme situation, request its cancellation

the MSA provide general guidance as to the unsafe areas where spectators should not position themselves,

.Please observe the following:

DO NOT walk on the stages once the stage is live, you are putting yourself and the competitors at risk,

DO NOT stand in the prohibited areas.

DO NOT take dogs into the forest with you, if one gets loose and runs in front of a car it may cause a serious accident.

DO NOT sit or stand on log piles, observe the Forestry signs.

DO please follow the marshals instructions, they are there to help keep you safe, not spoil your enjoyment.

DO wear sensible clothing and walking boots or good stout shoes, these are forests and the going can be rough.

DO be careful if you have small children with you, if a car goes off it happens very fast and you need to be able to react as quickly. Far better to be in a safe place in the first instance.  

The organisers consider that a Special Stage of a Forest Rally is NOT an appropriate place for babies, or toddlers in push chairs. Please think carefully before taking very young children into the vicinity of a stage