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Chelmsford Motor Club

MGJ Engineering Brands Hatch Winter Stages

Announcement – 7th October 2026

As Brands Hatch completes its Centenary season, a larger programme of circuit works than usual is planned at the circuit during winter 2026/27. MSV has advised us that our planned date for the rally in January 2027 will therefore not be available.

We have been working closely with MSV and our Championships to find an alternative. Unfortunately, despite everyone’s best efforts, we have been unable to find a date that will allow the rally to go ahead in 2027.

Organising an event of this scale requires significant planning, with contractual and volunteer commitments needed well in advance. Our competitors need certainty that our plans are robust too. We have therefore taken the difficult decision to take a one-year break and return in 2028.

Looking ahead, we had already begun working with MSV to increase the roads available for the rally, supported by planned infrastructure changes. Our aim is for the next event to offer greater stage variety and more competitive mileage than in 2026. We will continue working on these plans with MSV and provide more details in due course.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

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         Image from our official photographer M&H Photography (Andy Manston)

The 2026 rally has finished. After a challenging start to the day with very slippery conditions and some retirements, these crews came through to claim the Top 3 places.

1. Michael Igoe/ Will Atkins                    Citroen C3 Rally 2              
2. Stuart Maloney/ Kristian Yearwood   Skoda Rs R5
3. John Stone/ Rhys Stoneman               Volkswagen Polo GTI R5

The results and stories go throughout the field, so here are two links - Awards and Full Results

Thank you to the huge numbers of spectators who attended, possibly in higher numbers than ever before. 

The rally wouldn't be possible without the massive efforts of our organising teams, marshals and volunteers and we thank you for your commitment to making the rally happen.

Chelmsford Motor Club

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             The top 3 crews gather to celebrate their success at the end of the rally

After a day of challenging, slippery conditions the top three crews were:

1. Michael Igoe/Will Atkins - Citroen C3 Rally 2
2. Barry Morris/Tom Hutchings - Darrian T90 GTR+
3. John Stone/Alex Stone - VW Polo GTI R5

M&H Photography Gallery

Livestream highlights

To see the results in full, including through the classes, go to Overall Results in Position Order

Our thanks to all our marshals on a chilly day, our other volunteers, our spectators for coming along in such numbers and to Mick Johnson/MGJ Engineering for your long-term support of the rally.

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                Photo M&H Photography