The full nature of rallying

Rally racing, also called rallying, is an exciting form of auto racing. The excitement is based in large part by the fact that the races are held on public open roads. There are different types of rally racing and in addition to traditional point-to-point races where the quickest time wins, other versions exist where drivers look to hit a predetermined time, based on a predetermined ideal drive time. Other rallies include logistical aspects.

One of the earliest races that still exist today is the Monte Carlo Rally, which began in 1911 and this is still for sure the most famous rally of them all on the world calendar. The sport evolved in the 1920's, primarily in Europe and many of the basic features used today were developed. Through the war years rally driving and racing's popularity ebbed and flowed, but took hold again in the 1950's and has seen steady growth and participation since. Much of this can be put down to the presence and influence of television broadcasting the events in full.

There are then the more iconic types of rallies which have also taken place, such as the Kenya Safari Rally, Rally of the Lakes and the likes of the Tour de Course. This is after all a global sport and at one point this was second to F1 racing. This has since changed however the sport still does have a massive great following. 

Today's top drivers and manufactures compete in the World Rally Championship, a series organized by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. Many countries also host their own national championship races. The season typically consists of 13 rallies and there is a Driver and Manufacturer champion crowned, based on points earned during the season. This is much the same as it was back in the early 2000’s when there was the likes of Richard Burns and Colin McRae fighting it out.

To get a taste of rally driving, a number of private schools have been opened that allow one to not only learn the basics of rally driving but experience an open road course. More than for just racing, they are also a great fit for stag do’s and hen do’s as well as corporate rally days out. There are schools close to London and this is great in the sense you have no need to go to a race track to do this kind and type of activity in your spare time.