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 will be available from Tuesday 21st May from local outlets listed below.
Cost: £5
Please note - there is a printing error in the programme regarding the price of car parking - the correct price is as stated below.

Aitken Walker Cars – Duns
J Aitchison – Duns
Border Baguettes – Duns
Jim Clark Motorsport Museum & Bistro- Duns

St Boswells Mowers – Melrose
The Hungry Spot – Duns

Pearsons of Duns – Duns
Blackadder Mini Market and Deli – Greenlaw
Multi Fuel Stove Company – Berwick on Tweed
Chirnside Post Office – Chirnside
Dalgleish & Sons – Coldstream

WHERE TO SPECTATE

More detailed Spectator Information will be available in the Rally Programme and on this page closer to the rally. 

Jim Clark Rally Entry List

Click here to see the ENTRY LIST for the Jim Clark Rally
CLICK HERE

Reivers Rally Entry List

Click here to see the ENTRY LIST for the Reivers Rally
CLICK HERE

CHARGES

CHARGES: £10 PER CAR – PER VISIT
PAYABLE ON THE GATE
CASH ONLY – NO CARD FACILITIES ON SITE
 
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 24 MAY

  • Rally Start: 18:00
  • Re-group A: 19:40
  • End of Leg: 22:08

Jim Clark Rally SATURDAY 25 MAY

  • Re-Start: 10:00
  • Re-Group: 11:45
  • Rally Finish: 14:16

Reivers Rally SUNDAY 26 MAY

  • Start: 09:30
  • Re-Group: 11:51
  • Rally Finish: 15:55