Network Q RAC Rally 23-25 November 1996

FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER 1996: CHESTER

14:30 to 19:30 NETWORK Q RAC RALLY SHOW
Gates open: 14:30
Admission: L5.50 per person (children under 16 L2.50)
Description: An opportunity to see all the competing cars and teams - all the 
top drivers will be in attendance. Come and see the cars at close quarters, 
talk to the team members and collect autographs. Hosted by Murray Walker there
will be stunt driving and motorcycling displays, celebrity appearances, live 
music, hot air balloon and fireworks displays and much, much more. Not to be 
missed.
Location: Chester Racecourse. Access via turnstiles on Nuns Road.
Routes: follow signs to Chester from all directions and RAC signs to venue.
Car parks: Sealand Road, Little Roodee and in City Centre.
Facilities: Trade stands, Simulators, Exhibitions, commentary, catering, 
Grandstand seating.

LEG 1 - SATURDAY 23RD NOVEMBER 1996
CHESTER TO LEEDS

07:00 - START - CHESTER
Gates open: 06:00
Admission: Free
Location: Chester Racecourse. Access via turnstiles on Nuns Road.
Routes: follow signs to Chester from all directions and RAC signs to venue.
Car parks: Sealand Road, Little Roodee and in City Centre.
Facilities: commentary, catering, grandstand seating

10:32 - STAGE 1 - KERSHOPE
Stage length: 23.07 miles
Car parks open: Midnight Friday
Parking: L5 per car
Principal marshalling clubs: Furness District MC, Kirkby Lonsdale MC, 
Morecambe CC
Starting in England and finishing in Scotland! Mainly fast rugged roads with a
very twisty finishing section along the riverside and many deceptive long 
bumpy straights.
Location: 2 miles south east of Newcastleton
Routes: from the south, approach on the A69 and B6318 to Roadhead, follow 
signs continuing north on unclassified road to car park A and B (do not 
attempt to reach this car park from the north). Alternatively, approach from 
Newcastleton village on the B6357 and turn east over bridge onto unclassified 
road at the south end of the village. Continue eastwards for 1- miles to car 
park C near Dykecrofts.
Car parks: Car park A is 7 miles north of Roadhead and gives access to several
mid-stage viewing points. Car park B will be used as an overflow, if 
necessary. Car park C (1200 cars) gives easy access to very good viewing at 
the finish of the stage.
Warning: very narrow access roads to the car parks so no parking will be 
allowed on public road (police will be patrolling) and no spectator access to 
Kershope Bridge.
Fact file: length of stage in 1995 - 22.54 miles. Fastest time 22 mins 50 secs
(Eriksson).

11:58 - STAGE 2 - RICCARTON
Stage length: 9.01 miles
Car parks open: Midnight Friday
Parking: L5 per car
Principal marshalling clubs: Hawick & Border CC
The first of the two stages on the Rally totally in Scotland using the high 
and fast tracks over the moors.
Location: 8 miles south east of Hawick on the B6357.
Routes: approach from Hawick or Carter Bar on the A6088, turning south on to 
the B6357 one mile south-east of Bonchester Bridge. After 2- miles turn right 
into car park A at "Hell's Hole". Alternatively, approach from Newcastleton, 
travel north east on the B6357 for approximately 12 miles and turn left into 
car park B.
Car parks: Car Parks A (1000 cars) and B (200 cars) are both on forest roads 
with a fairly short walk to the stage and good viewing points.
Warning: no parking on the public roads (Police will be patrolling).
Fact file: length of stage in 1995 - 8.80 miles. Fastest time 7 mins 28 secs 
(McRae)

12:23 - STAGE 3 - HYNDLEE
Stage length: 6.65 miles
Car parks open: Midnight Friday
Parking: L5 per car
Principal marshalling clubs: East Fife MC, 55 CC.
The second Scottish stage taking the rally through to loop round to Carter Bar
and back into England.
Location: 8 miles south east of Hawick on the B6357.
Routes: Use the Stage 2 car park routes
Car parks: There are no car parks for this stage. Use stage 2 car parks and 
walk
Warning: no parking on the public roads (Police will be patrolling).
Fact file: last used in 1993 when the Rally was nearly brought to a halt with 
a iwhite-outi of deep snow.

13:00 - STAGE 4 - REDESDALE
Stage length: 9.99 miles
Car parks open: 07:00 Saturday
Parking: L5 per car
Principal marshalling clubs: Whickham MC
Not used since 1991 this stage is the first of 3 in the massive Kielder Forest
starting just off the A68 at Byrness and crossing the Forest Drive and Pennine
Way. Twisty at first then into long undulating straights with some tight 
bends. A popular and easily accessed stage.
Location: Just south of the A68 near Byrness
Routes: Car park D from Kielder, the remainder from the A68 near Byrness 
(between Otterburn and Carter Bar).
Car parks: Car Park A is off the A68 near the Forest Drive entrance. Car park 
B is along the Forest Drive and car park C is on the Pennine Way - both 
accessed from the Forest Drive entrance south of Byrness on the A68. Car park 
D is also on the Forest Drive but accessed from the Kielder Village end - a 
long drive to the stage.
Warning: no parking on the A68 - police will be patrolling.
Factfile: Holds the record for the most retirements on a stage with 12 cars 
off, or stopped, in 1991.

13:29 - STAGE 5 - FALSTONE
Stage length: 11.64 miles
Car parks open: 07:00 Saturday
Parking: L5 per car
Principal marshalling clubs: Hadrian MSC, Post Office MC, Border Ecosse MC.
Not used since 1993, now with a much improved road surface - fast straights 
and bends interspersed with some tight corners.
Location: North of Falstone and 10 miles from Bellingham
Routes: Car park accessed via Falstone Village. From the north, via Saughtree,
through Kielder village and follow road past Kielder dam to car park. From 
Chollerford via the B6320 through Wark to Bellingham and "C200" towards 
Kielder Village (Chollerford is 5 miles north of Hexham at the junction of the
B6318 and B6320).
Car parks: Car Park E is on forest roads accessing the mid part of the stage.
Warning: no parking on the C200 - police will be patrolling. Be patient - 
queues sometimes develop.
Factfile: Used in the year of the snow when the severity of the weather caused
the abandonment of the stage for the later runners.

14:28 - STAGE 6 - PUNDERSHAW
Stage length: 35.77 miles
Car parks open: 07:00 Saturday
Parking: L5 per car
Principal marshalling clubs: Tynemouth, Border Ecosse, Spadeadam, CSMA, South 
of Scotland, SMMC.
Again the longest of the Rally and the reverse of last yearis stage running 
over the classic open Kielder roads. Very fast, curving route with deep 
ditches to test the drivers to their limits. The supreme test of man and 
machine with the later part of the field running in darkness. Also used by the
Leeds-RAC International Historic Rally with the stage split into two 
(Chirdonhead and Pundershaw) with the cars starting at 11:13 and 11:48.
Location: 3 miles west of Bellingham.
Routes: from Chollerford via the B6320 through Wark then unclassified towards 
and beyond Whygate. Watch for split after Wark and turn right to car park H & 
I or left to car park J. For car park F and G, continue from Wark via 
Bellingham towards Kielder Village. Car parks off "C200" prior to and beyond 
Stannersburn. (Chollerford is 5 miles north of Hexham at the junction of the 
B6318 and B6320). Car parks K & L accessed via Churnsike Lodge from the west 
at Gilsland (off B6318) to a further mid point. These car parks were 
introduced last year and traffic flow and parking should be improved this 
year. They are ideal for spectators coming from the west.
Car parks: All on forest roads except for car park G which is in a field near 
the middle of the stage.
Warning: One way traffic flow in operation to car parks H, I & J - enter only 
at Wark. Police control at all main junctions.
Fact file: length of the two stages in 1995 - 36.61 miles. Fastest time 31 
mins 36 secs (Sainz). Colin McRae lost the lead here last year due to a 
puncture.

17:27 - STAGE 7 - THE COUNTY DURHAM STAGE
Stage length: 15.97 miles
Car parks open: 08:00 Saturday
Parking: L5 per car
Principal marshalling clubs: Durham A.C., Darlington, CSMA
Very popular with spectators, the stage has generally good surfaces on both 
fast and twisty sections, this year run in darkness. Near the start of the 
stage is the famous Hamsterley ford. Also used by the Leeds-RAC International 
Historic Rally - first car due 14:22
Location: Near Hamsterley village, 3 miles west of the A68
Routes: from North and south use the A1(M) leaving at junction 58 onto the 
A68. Turn off A68 to Hamsterley.
Car parks: Very large car park utilising most of the non-rally roads to the 
south of the forest.
Warning: Long traffic queues are normal, sometimes extending back to the A68. 
You are advised to arrive early. Do not abandon your car on the access roads -
it may be towed away. Do not park in Hamsterley village. Anyone trying to park
on the village green will be shot at dawn!! Those attempting to reach the car 
park via Wolsingham will be routed onto the A68 and through Hamsterley 
village.
Fact file: length of stage in 1995 - 16.92 miles. Fastest time 14 mins 34 secs
(McRae)

19:12 & 19:21- STAGE 8 & 9 - CROFT 1 and 2 SUPER SPECIAL
Stage length: 1.54 miles
Car parks open: 06:00 Saturday
Admission: L7 per person (children under 16 L1)
Principal marshalling clubs: Ripon MSC, Darlington & DMC
uses the newly refurbished Croft motor race and rallycross circuit. Also used 
by the Leeds-RAC International Historic Rally with first car due 07:55 in the 
morning and again at 16:10
Location: 6 miles south of Darlington
Routes: from all directions use A167 to Dalton on Tees then follow direction 
signs.
Car parks: Permanent car parks within the circuit.
Warning: Do not try to approach the circuit other than via the A167.
Factfile: Croft circuit is undergoing a major redevelopment and will be 
hosting a round of the Touring Car Championship in 1997.

22:18 - FINISH OF LEG - LEEDS
Admission: Free
Location: Control outside Leeds Town Hall (first car due 21:09), The Headrow, 
Leeds or at The Royal Armouries Museum for the finish of the leg
Routes: all roads to Leeds City Centre or Art Gallery from all directions for 
the Town Hall or follow signs iThe Armouriesi from all directions for the 
finish of the leg
Car parks: Town centre car parks and roadside within normal parking 
restrictions.

LEG 2 - SUNDAY 24 NOVEMBER 1996
LEEDS TO CHESTER

07:30 - RE-START - LEEDS
Admission: Free
Location: The Royal Armouries Museum
Routes: follow signs iThe Armouriesi from all directions.
Car parks: Public car parks and roadside subject to restrictions.

08:03 - STAGE 10 - THE LEEDS SPECIAL STAGE
Stage length: 2.66 miles
Car parks open: 04:00 Sunday
Admission: L7 per person (children under 16 L1)
Principal marshalling clubs: Trackrod MC
Mixture of tarmac and loose gravel through Park with fast start, twisty 
through spectator area and short fast section to finish. Excellent viewing 
from natural banking next to stage. The Leeds-RAC International Historic Rally
will attempt the stage twice from 12:21 after the main event.
Location: Temple Newsam Park near Leeds.
Routes: from A63 follow signs to Temple Newsam Park. From south-west, south, 
south-east and west - from M62 junction 30 northbound follow A642 through 
Oulton, Swillington to A63 at Garforth and follow signs. From north west, 
north, north-east and east - via A63 to Whitkirk then follows signs.
Car parks: One large car park.
Facilities: .catering, commentary, toilets.
Warning: Bullerthorpe Lane and Pontefract Lane will be closed.
Fact file: length of stage in 1995 - 2.74 miles. Fastest time 3 mins 29 secs 
(Makinen). Part of the stage is affected by the new A1 - M1 link road under 
construction.

09:27 - STAGE 11 - MOBIL 1 AT CHATSWORTH
Stage length: 2.83 miles
Car parks open: 07:30 Sunday
Admission: L7 per person (children under 16 L1)
Principal marshalling clubs: One Eleven MC, Rotherham MC, Sheffield & 
Hallamshire MC, Matlock MC, Mid Derbyshire MC, CSMA, Metropolitan Police, 
Springhill, Michelin, Heart.
Exciting stage which has again been improved to give even better spectator 
viewing. The stage contains two watersplashes, two spectacular jumps and 14 
junctions with a new finish location alongside the house. This will be the 
main televised stage on the event.
Location: 8 miles west of Chesterfield, between Baslow and Bakewell in the 
Derbyshire Peak District.
Routes: from Chesterfield and M1, approach via A619 (use car park A). From 
Sheffield, approach via A621 and enter at the Golden Gate (use car park B). 
>From Manchester and the West, approach via A623 or A619 and follow Chatsworth 
signs to the main entrance off B6012 (use car park C). From Matlock and Derby,
approach via A6 and B6012 entering at Beeley Lodge (use car park D).
Car parks: enter Car Parks from A619 or B6012 for direct access to the stage.
Facilities: catering, commentary, toilets.
Warning: there will be no overnight parking. The road from Beeley village to 
Beeley Moor will be closed.
Fact file: length of stage in 1995 - 5.26 miles. Fastest time 5 mins 56 secs 
(McRae)

11:04 - STAGE 12 - CLUMBER PARK
Stage length: 5.11 miles
Car parks open: 08:00 Sunday
Admission: L7 per person (children under 16 L1)
Principal marshalling clubs: Nat West MC, Dukeries MC, North Humberside MC, 
CSMA East Midlands, CSMA North London, Lincs Louth MC, Mablethorpe, Lindholme 
MSC.
The fastest tarmac stage in the rally on roads through the National Trust 
parkland. Many tight corners and the infamous Clumber Bridge make this a most 
challenging stage. Prior to the main Event, cars in the Leeds-RAC 
International Historic Rally will attempt the stage twice from 08:11
Location: 3 miles south of Worksop off the B6034.
Routes: from the A1 (north and south), approach via the A57 only. From Worksop
and north west, use the Worksop bypass and the B6034 entering Clumber at 
Truemans Lodge. From Mansfield and Nottingham use the A616 then B6034 entering
the park at Carburton. From M1, leave at junction 30 and follow the A619 or 
A616 and then onto the B6034.
Car parks: large car parks near to middle of stage accessed from B6034 and the
A57.
Facilities: commentary, catering, toilets, footbridge over Clumber Lake.
Warning: no spectator entrances or access from A614. No overnight parking
Fact file: length of stage in 1995 - 5.11 miles. Fastest time 4 mins 49 secs 
(Eriksson)

12:31 & 12:44 - STAGE 13 and 14 - BEECHDALE SAAB DONINGTON SUPER SPECIAL 1 & 2
Stage length: 3.86 miles
Spectator Entrance open: 09:00 Sunday
Admission: L7 per person (children under 16 L1)
Principal marshalling clubs: Eastwood MC., Loughborough MC, CSMA, Midlands, 
B.M.R.MC, Cambridge CC.
Uses both the circuit and gravel roads. Narrow in places with tricky corners. 
Access around the outside of the stage gives excellent viewing. The stage is 
used twice with the cars starting at 30 second intervals. Prior to the main 
Event, cars in the Leeds-RAC International Historic Rally will attempt the 
stage twice from 10:01.
Location: 3 miles west of M1 near Castle Donington.
Routes: from the south, leave M1 at junction 23A then via A453. From the 
north, leave M1 at junction 24 then follow the signs to Donington. From Derby 
use A6 and B6540 through Castle Donington. From West Midlands use M42/A42 onto
A447 then A453.
Car parks: follow the signs to the large car parks around the main circuit 
entrance. These all give access to the spectator entrances at Coppice and 
McCleans
Facilities: catering, commentary, toilets, Donington Racing Museum.
Warning: Please follow any police temporary diversions which may be in 
operation to speed up traffic access to the stage. There is no access from 
Melbourne Lane and no access to paddock area.
Fact file: length of stage in 1995 - 3.85 miles. Fastest time - stage 13 - 3 
mins 45 secs (Makinen); stage 14 - 3 mins 42 secs (Makinen).

14:37 - STAGE 15 - TOYOTA CASTROL TRENTHAM
Stage length: 2.51 miles
Car parks open: 09:00 Saturday
Admission: L7 per person (children under 16 L1)
Principal marshalling clubs: Potteries & Newcastle, Ecurie Royal Oak, 118 MC.
A welcome return of a favourite spectator stage. Using a different route to 
when it was last used in 1993, it retains the popular features of the Shooting
Lodge hairpin, the ford and includes a fast gravel to tarmac to gravel section
through easy to view parkland.
Location: 4 miles south of Newcastle under Lyme on the A34, 2 miles from 
junction 15 of the M6.
Routes: access to all car parks is from the A34. If travelling from the south 
on the M6 leave at junction 14 and join the A34. From the north leave at 
junction 15 then via A500 to the A34. DO NOT attempt to approach on the A5182.
Car parks: three car parks on the east side.
Facilities: catering, commentary and toilets.
Warning: do not attempt to gain access to the A34 from the A5182 - the traffic
lights will be controlled to give priority to A34 traffic. Do not park on the 
A34 - your car will be removed.
Factfile: not used since 1993

15:25 - STAGE 16 - FERODO TATTON PARK
Stage length: 4.73 miles
Car parks open: 10:00 Sunday
Admission: L7 per person (children under 16 L1)
Principal marshalling clubs: Knutsford MC, Lancashire & Cheshire MC, Northern 
University MCs., MAC
Open parkland with fast winding roads interspersed with wide bends, a hairpin 
and chicane. The stage starts in front of the Mansion where a disabled parking
and viewing area is situated.
Location: One mile north of Knutsford on A50 Stoke to Warrington road and 2 
miles from junction 19 of the M6 and 3 miles south of junction 7 of the M56.
Routes: from the M6 follow the RAC signs to Rostherne Gate via A556 - do not 
attempt to approach through Rostherne Village. From Knutsford, follow RAC 
signs north on A50 and enter through Mere Gate. Knutsford Town Gate is 
available for pedestrians only. Disabled spectators are advised to enter 
through Mere Gate to gain access to a special parking and spectator area.
Car parks: 6000 car park spaces within Tatton Park or car parks in Knutsford 
Town with a 1- mile walk to stage.
Facilities: commentary, catering, toilets. Disabled car park and viewing area 
available - telephone Tatton on 01565 654 822 for details.
Warning: Do not park on nearby access roads or on the streets in Knutsford - 
you may find a parking ticket or your vehicle has been towed away. Knutsford 
Town Gate will be for pedestrians only - but be prepared for a long walk to 
the stage.
Fact file: length of stage in 1995 - 4.94 miles. Fastest time 5 mins 41 secs 
(Sainz)

16:28 - STAGE 17 - BRITISH AEROSPACE CHESTER
Stage length: 1.65 miles
Car parks open: 13:00 Sunday
Admission: L7 per person (children under 16 L1)
Principal marshalling clubs: British Rally Marshals Club, Wolverhampton & 
South Staffs CC.
This is a unique stage on this yearis rally. Run on roads within the British 
Aerospace factory and their airfield, the stage has been planned to provide 
fast flowing bends on a concrete / tarmac surface with excellent viewing. 
Although run after dark, the lighting from the buildings will enable the best 
of the action to be seen.
Location: 5 miles west of Chester.
Routes: approach from the A55 Chester bypass. Follow the signs to the airfield
entrance.
Car parks: On the airfield runways, 800-1000 metres from the stage.
Facilities: commentary and toilets
Warning: Do not attempt to park on the surrounding roads - particularly the 
A5104 - your car will be towed away.

17:33 - FINISH OF LEG - CHESTER
Gates open: 16:30
Admission: L1 per person
Location: Chester Racecourse.
Routes: follow signs to Chester from all directions and RAC signs to venue.
Car parks: Sealand Road, Little Roodee and in City Centre.
Facilities: commentary, catering, Grandstand seating.

LEG 3 - MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER 1996
CHESTER TO CHESTER

02:00 - RE-START - CHESTER
Admission: none - Racecourse not open to public
Location: Chester Racecourse.
Routes: follow signs to Chester from all directions and RAC sign.
Car parks: Sealand Road, Little Roodee and in City Centre.

04:00 - STAGE 18 - DYFNANT
Stage length: 13.46 miles
Car parks open: 20:00 Sunday
Parking:: L5 per car
Principal marshalling clubs: Quinton MC, Midland A.C.
Mainly fast open roads with long flowing corners but with several tight 
sections. Can be affected by early morning adverse weather.
Location: 2 miles west of Llanfyllin.
Routes: Use A458 (Welshpool to Dolgellau road) and B4395 o mile west of 
Llangadfan. All car parks are accessed via B4395.
Car parks: Car Park A (Green Gates) and B (Forest Trail) give access to mid 
stage, car park C (The Warren) gives access to east side of stage.
Facilities: catering
Warning: certain roads in the area will be closed with no spectator access to 
Stage start or finish. No parking on nearby narrow roads - Police will be 
active.
Fact file: length of stage in 1995 - 13.46 miles. Fastest time 13 mins 05 secs
(McRae)

05:59 - STAGE 19 - SWEET LAMB HAFREN
Stage length: 24.37 miles
Car parks open: 20:00 Sunday
Parking: L5 per car
Principal marshalling clubs: CSMA.
Long and testing stage through flowing forest roads popular with both drivers 
and spectators.
Location: 6 miles west of Llanidloes near Clywedog Reservoir.
Routes: from the south, via A470 and A44. From the north and east via A470 
then B4518 via Llanidloes for approximately 3 miles onto unclassified road 
alongside Clywedog Lake (car parks A, B, C). From the west, directly off A44 
at Sweetlamb to car park D
Car parks: Car Park A (motor homes), B (Afon Biga) C (Mynydd), D (Sweet Lamb) 
- 4x4 parking available.
Facilities: catering. toilets at Sweetlamb.
Warning: no access via Staylittle or Glan-y-nant to Old Hall - these roads 
will be closed. All approach roads are narrow and twisty - please drive with 
care. NO roadside parking - police will be active.
Fact file: length of stage in 1995 - 17.90 miles. Fastest time 18 mins 33 secs
(McRae)

07:03 - STAGE 20 - MYHERIN
Stage length: 12.83 miles
Car parks open: 20:00 Sunday
Parking: L5 per car
Principal marshalling clubs: Epynt MC
Always popular with spectators it uses fast, flowing forest roads with good 
surfaces. Much of the route is on high ground so it may be affected by fog and
low cloud.
Location:. 3 miles east of Devilis Bridge.
Routes: all routes via A44, A4120, B4574.
Car parks: large car park south of the stage off the B4574 with access to 
several good viewing points.
Warning: no roadside parking on A4120 or B4574.
Factfile: Not used since 1993

09:01 - STAGE 21 - PANTPERTHOG
Stage length: 9.55 miles
Car parks open: 20:00 Sunday
Parking: L5 per car
Principal marshalling clubs: Harlech & DMC.
A difficult stage on narrow, twisty and hilly roads often affected by mist and
rain.
Location: 2.5 miles north of Machynlleth, west of A487.
Routes: from the south, either use A487 via Machynlleth to car park A or A487 
via Machynlleth, B4404 and unclassified road north to car park B.
Car parks: To the east of the Stage off the A487, car parks A and B give 
access to start, finish and mid-points.
Warning: cars parked beside the road or on verges will be towed away.
Fact file: length of stage in 1995 - 9.58 miles. Fastest time 8 mins 59 secs 
(McRae)

09:31 - STAGE 22 - DYFI
Stage length: 14.61 miles
Car parks open: 20:00 Sunday
Parking: L5 per car
Principal marshalling clubs: MG Car Club.
A popular stage with drivers due to its wide sweeping corners and excellent 
road surface but with several difficult tight hairpins.
Location: 4 miles north of Machynlleth, east of A487.
Routes: from the north, use A487 and turn left to Esgairgeiliog to car parks C
and D. From the south, use A487 via Machynlleth, B4404 and unclassified road 
north to car parks E and F. From the south east, use A489 from Newtown, A470, 
A489 for about 1 mile, B4404 and turn north on unclassified road to car parks 
E and F. From the east, approach via A458, then south on A470 to Aberangell 
and turn west on unclassified road to car parks G & H.
Car parks: Car Parks C to H, all on forest roads giving access to many mid- 
stage viewing areas.
Warning: arrive early or face a long walk.
Fact file: length of stage in 1995 - 14.62 miles. Fastest time 14 mins 13 secs
(McRae)

10:06 - STAGE 23 - GARTHEINIOG
Stage length: 9.14 miles
Car parks open: 20:00 Sunday
Parking: L5 per car
Principal marshalling clubs: Knutsford & DMC.
Classic Welsh stage with good surface but deceptive tight bends
Location: 7 miles north of Machynlleth, west of A470.
Routes: from the east, approach via the A458 then south on the A470 to 
Aberangell and turn west on the unclassified road to Car Parks G and H. From 
the north, via A470 from Dolgellau and turn west at Aberangell
Car parks: These car parks also give access to the north end of stage 22.
Fact file: length of stage in 1995 - 9.16 miles. Fastest time 8 mins 43 secs 
(McRae)

12:13 - STAGE 24 - PENMACHNO SOUTH
Stage length: 8.32 miles
Car parks open: 07:00 Monday
Parking: L5 per car
Principal marshalling clubs: Wallasey MC, Stockport MC
A mixture of very fast roads, steep hills, tight hairpins and fearsome drops.
Location: 3 miles south of A5 at Conwy Falls (near Betws-y-Coed).
Routes: from the south, via Ffestiniog, B4391, B4407 and north on unclassified
road to car park A. This route is also used by competitors and will be closed 
to spectators 30 minutes prior to the first car. From the north, via A5 and 
B4406 to car park A.
Car parks: Car park A, south of Penmachno giving access to start and mid point
hairpin.
Warning: Parking at the roadside or on verges is strictly forbidden - the 
rally will be stopped if the school bus can not get through - offenders will 
be towed away and charged for the privilege.
Fact file: length of stage in 1995 - 8.36 miles. Fastest time 7 mins 33 secs 
(McRae)

12:34 - STAGE 25 - PENMACHNO NORTH
Stage length: 6.26 miles
Car parks open: 07:00 Monday
Parking: L5 per car
Principal marshalling clubs: North Wales CC
Similar to stage 24 but faster with fewer hairpins and faster corners.
Location: 2 miles south of A5 at Conwy Falls (near Betws-y-Coed).
Routes: from the south, via Ffestiniog, B4391, B4407 and north on unclassified
road to car park B. This route is also used by competitors and will be closed 
to spectators 30 minutes prior to the first car. From the north, via A5 and 
B4406 to car park B.
Car parks: Car park B, in a field behind the Eagles Hotel in Penmachno 
village. A short, but very steep and rough footpath leads to the centre of the
Stage; for the less energetic a half mile walk along the public road leads to 
hairpins.
Warning: Parking on the roadside or on verges is strictly forbidden - 
offenders will be towed away.
Fact file: length of stage in 1995 - 6.28 miles. Fastest time 5 mins 50 secs 
(Sainz)

13:53 - STAGE 26 - CLOCAENOG WEST
Stage length: 3.75 miles
Car parks open: 08:00 Monday
Parking: L5 per car
Principal marshalling clubs: Vauxhall Motoring Group (Wirral).
A short stage of twisty roads with deep ditches.
Location: 10 miles west of Ruthin.
Routes: from the south, from A5 via B5105. From the east, from Ruthin via 
B5105.
Car parks: Car park entrances B, C, D, E and F are all accessed from the 
B5105,
Warning: no roadside parking.
Fact file: length of stage in 1995 - 3.75 miles. Fastest time 3 mins 43 secs 
(McRae)

14:05 - STAGE 27 - CLOCAENOG EAST
Stage length: 12.05 miles
Car parks open: 08:00 Monday
Parking: L5 per car
Principal marshalling clubs: Warrington & DMC.
The sting in the tail! Good firm roads which are very slippery when wet. Some 
long straights with deceptive crests together with sharp junctions.
Location: 10 miles west of Ruthin.
Routes: from the south, from A5 via B5105. From the east and North from Ruthin
via B5105, unclassified road to Cyffylliog and unclassified to car park 
entrance A.
Car parks: Car park entrances B, C, D, E and F are all accessed from the 
B5105, car park entrance A from Cyffylliog. All give access to good mid- stage
viewing.
Warning: no roadside parking.
Fact file: length of stage in 1995 - 12.04 miles. Fastest time 10 mins 35 secs
(McRae)

16:30 - FINISH OF RALLY AND PRIZE PRESENTATION - CHESTER
Gates open: 13:30
Admission: L2 per person
Location: Chester Racecourse. Access via turnstiles on Nuns Road.
Routes: follow signs to Chester from all directions and RAC signs to venue.
Car parks: Sealand Road and in City Centre.
Facilities: commentary, catering, grandstand seating.

SERVICE AREAS
Most service areas on the Rally are unable to accommodate spectators due to 
their size or location and spectators are asked not to attempt to gain access 
to them. Two service areas, however, are open to spectators:

At end of Leg 1, Saturday 23 November
Car and Coach park D, Elland Road, Leeds
First car due 21:23
Parking: in Car Park C opposite
Approach from  M621 junction 1 via A6110 (outer ring road)

At end of Leg 3, Monday 25 November
Bodelwyddan Castle, Off the A55 (Chester to Abergele Road)
First car due 15:07
Parking: on ONE side of adjacent public road
Approach via A55
No parking on A55 - if you do, your car will be towed away by the police

SAFETY IN SERVICE AREAS
DO NOT try to take your car into the service area.
DO NOT block the access roads to the service area.
DO NOT crowd the service crews when they are working on the cars.
DO NOT stand around the time controls at the entrance and exit of the Service 
Area.
BE VIGILANT for cars and service vehicles moving in the service area and do 
not block their route.
STAND IN SAFE PLACES in the areas set aside for you.
OBEY the instructions of the marshals.