Entries are now officially open for the 2026 Modern Tyres Ulster Rally, as anticipation continues to build for one of the most significant editions in the event’s history. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the iconic rally will take place on 7–8 August 2026, with competitors and fans set to experience two days of competitive action. The [...]
Ballymena Showgrounds is set to be the beating heart of August’s Modern Tyres Ulster Rally, as the event relocates north from Newry after seven successful years. As the main event hub, the state-of-the-art sports stadia will provide the backdrop for the ceremonial start and finish ramp celebrations for the 2026 edition of the event. Rally [...]
Representatives of the Modern Tyres Ulster Rally recently travelled to Spain to promote the upcoming August event, and engage directly with potential competitors during the opening round of the FIA European Historic Rally Championship at Rally Costa Brava. David Gray and Michael Johnston attended the event on behalf of the Northern Ireland Motor Club and [...]
Excitement builds… when Rally Guide 1 becomes available. With both the Irish Tarmac Championship and FIA European Historic Rally Championship joining us in 2026 - we wanted to get the key information to prospective competitors as early as possible. All the key dates and information can be found right HERE Entries open on the [...]
The organisers of the Modern Tyres Ulster Rally in their golden anniversary year, are delighted to confirm that the 2026 edition of the event will once again feature as a counting round of the prestigious Irish Tarmac Rally Championship (ITRC) which gets underway this weekend (31st January - 1st February) in Galway. The Northern Ireland [...]
The Modern Tyres Ulster Rally organising club, Northern Ireland Motor Club (NIMC), has reached a significant milestone after successfully achieving the Motorsport UK Sustainability Accreditation, reinforcing its commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable event management. NIMC becomes only the second motor club in Northern Ireland to gain this accreditation, following Omagh Motor Club who completed [...]
The Northern Ireland Motor Club is delighted to confirm that Ireland's largest tyre retailer - Modern Tyres will continue as title partner for the Ulster Rally, reinforcing their ongoing commitment to one of Northern Ireland’s most iconic motorsport events. The renewed partnership sees Modern Tyres extend their support into a sixth exciting chapter, building on [...]
The Ulster Rally is gearing up for one of its most exciting editions yet, as organisers proudly announce Ballymena as the new home for the event’s landmark 50th anniversary event. With a refreshed itinerary, returning to iconic world-class stages, the 2026 edition on the 7-8 August 2026 promises to be a true celebration of everything [...]
There may be 10 months to go until the 2026 Ulster Rally, but planning is well underway for the Northern Ireland Motor Club summer showpiece on the 7-8 August. The organising team have today (Saturday 15th November) launched their expression of interest form for the 2026 event, which will become a counting round to the [...]
The organising committee of the Ulster International Rally is delighted to confirm that the 2026 edition of the event will form a counting round of the 2026 FIA European Historic Rally Championship (EHRC). This prestigious inclusion was announced by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) in its recently published calendar for the rapidly-growing historic rallying [...]
