Rally Overview

The Legend Fires North West Stages is run by Motorsport (North West) Limited and in 2019 was the second car rally in England to take advantage of the Road Traffic Act updated legislation. This became law in 2017 and allows Councils to close public roads for motor sport events. The legislation took many years to achieve and the interest across motorsport enthusiasts was significant.

The event did not run in 2020 or 2021 due to the Covid pandemic but came back even stronger in 2022. Following its success in 2022 the 2024 event was invited to be the opening round of both the Probite British Rally Championship and the Protyre Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Championship, attracting the very top drivers and cars from all over the country.

Each year, the event sees huge interest from spectators with thousands of rally enthusiasts and locals enjoying the exciting spectacle. Once again, we expect the 2027 event to draw a large number of spectators to the area.

The 2027 event will take place over the weekend of 19th/20th March with current plans including the popular ceremonial start in Garstang High Street on the Friday evening.

The rally’s organisers represent some of the best Motor Clubs in the region and all are well versed in the art of providing tough and demanding rallies, whilst still allowing competitors and spectators a full day’s enjoyment. Their aim is to offer a real challenge to the competitor and an action-packed day for spectators.

The rally will return to University Centre Myerscough as its headquarters and is run with the full support and agreement of Wyre Council, Garstang Council, Lancashire Highways, the emergency services and the governing body for four-wheel motorsport in the UK, ‘Motorsport UK’.