Spectator Information
This page will ensure you don’t miss any of the Jim Clark Rally action with all the spectator locations, times and information to need to watch the event safely
Once the road is closed for the rally, it becomes an arrestable offence to walk on the road, including going onto the stage to recover or push cars, and it is a condition of use that this is policed.
A small number of people chose to ignore that in 2023 and sadly we had to stop a stage to deal with their actions and relocate them. That subsequently caused delays and came close to stopping the entire rally, spoiling it for both competitors and fans.
A SAFETY MESSAGE
The safety of everyone that is involved with, participates in or spectates at the rally is our top priority, and so we ask that you read the following and keep it in mind on this and any other rally you may attend.
Please listen to the marshals they are there for your safety and want to ensure that we run the safest rally possible. if they ask you to move or inform you that you are standing in an unsafe place please follow their instructions.
Spectators who are asked to move but refuse to do so are putting their own safety and that of others at risk. Where this happens the rally marshal has authority to notify the stage commander, who will take appropriate action, which may include stopping the stage or the stage being cancelled.
Rally cars can do the unexpected so, for your own safety and that of others, please:
- Respect the marshals and follow their instructions
- Observe the colour coded tape and all signage
Red and White means PROHIBITED AREA, so a no-go location for everyone.
Black and Yellow are the designated spectator areas – please stay within these areas. - Use the natural environment to protect yourself
- Don’t walk on the rally stage – Once the road is closed it is an offence to walk on the closed road, including verges.
- Stay standing and remain alert
- Remember that alcohol and drugs can impair your responses and threaten your safety
- Always keep your own safety in mind
- Follow marshals’ instructions
- Observe and obey all event signs
- Stay within the official spectator areas
- Do not enter any prohibited areas
- Expect the unexpected
- Cars may throw up stones or objects
- Cars may overshoot junctions
- Cars may leave the road
- Cars may run wide
- Cars may cut corners
Rally Programmes
Spectator Programmes are now available
Cost: £7.50
They will be available from the following outlets
Cost: £7.50
They will be available from the following outlets
DUNS
Hungry Spot
Border Baguettes
Thourbuns Group
Aitken Walker Cars
J.Atichisons
Nairs paper shop
Pearsons of Duns
The White Swan
Chirnside
Chirnside Post Office
Greenlaw
Blackadder Mini market
Jedburgh
Jedburgh News Agent
Multi Fuel Stove Company
SPECTATOR AREAS WHERE PROGRAMMES ARE AVAILABLE
Langton / Fogo (Entrance to car parks in Gavinton)
Thanks to Duns Junior Football Team & Friends of Duns Primary School
Fogo – Leithholm
Thanks to Coldstream Primary School & Leithholm Community
Scott’s View
Thanks to Duns Rotary Club
WHERE TO SPECTATE
More detailed Spectator Information will be available in the Rally Programme
CHARGES
CAR PARK CHARGES: £10 PER CAR – PER VISIT
PAYABLE ON THE GATE
CASH ONLY – NO CARD FACILITIES ON SITE
CAR PARKS OPEN APPROX 2HRS BEFORE FIRST CAR
The charge is to access the spectator car parks, enabling you to attend the official spectator viewing areas. The proceeds of the ticket sales will be donated to a number of local charities.
START / FINISH / RE-GROUPS – DUNS TOWN CENTRE
Duns Town Centre will be alive with rally cars throughout the weekend with Ceremonial Starts, mid-event Re-Groups, End of Legs and the traditional champagne spray Finish all taking place in the heart of Market Square.
During the event, a big screen will relay live coverage and results to keep rally followers happy. The town has lots of places to get snacks, meals and other hot and cold food, so no excuses for not popping in.
It’s free to view in the Square – please park in the local public car parks.
DUNS MARKET SQUARE TIMETABLE
Jim Clark Rally FRIDAY 23 MAY
- Rally Start – 17:45
- Re-Group – 19:45
- End of Leg – 22:25
Jim Clark Rally SATURDAY 24 MAY
- Re-Start – 09:45
- Re-Group – 11:55
- Rally Finish – 14:40
Reivers Rally SUNDAY 25 MAY
- Start – 09:15
- Re-Group – 12:05
- Finish – 15:50
Advance Rally Planner – Spectator Stage Timings
More information is available in the rally programme and download
Jim Clark Rally FRIDAY 23 MAY
- SS1 – Langton Mill – 18:11
- SS2 – Fogo – 18:23
- SS4 – Langton Mill – 20:48
- SS5 – Fogo -21:00
Jim Clark Rally SATURDAY 24 MAY
- SS 7 – Langton Mill – 10:11
- SS 10 – Polwarth – 11:32
- SS 11 – Langton Mill – 12:55
- SS14 – Polwarth – 14:16
Reivers Rally SUNDAY 25 MAY
- SS1 – Westruther – 09:59
- SS2 – Mack’s Mill – 10:23
- SS3 – Scott’s View – 10:54
- SS5 – Westruther – 13:40
- SS6 – Mack’s Mill – 14:04
- SS7 – Scott’s View – 14:34
