Stages set for Argyll rally

FOR THE first time in 14 years, the forests and glens of Cowal will echo to the sound of rally cars this weekend as the Scottish Rally Championship heads to Dunoon.

After recent attempts to resurrect the event, the Argyll rally has been reborn thanks to the efforts of Mull Car Club.

The rally forms round five of the Scottish Rally Championship, bringing around 70 crews to the region during the weekend for the event.

Dunoon Stadium will house the rally for Friday and Saturday with Rally HQ, documentation and scrutineering all taking place at the facility. It will also play host to the rally service area on Saturday where crews will get the opportunity to work on their cars twice during the day’s six stages.

Ceremonial

The rally kicks off in Argyll Street, Dunoon, for the ceremonial start on Saturday morning before heading away to tackle some 42 competitive stage miles in the forests and hills around Cowal.

One section of the rally will be held on the roads around the Rest and Be Thankful and BEAR Scotland has suspended works on the A83 on Saturday to accommodate the event.