Bumper route revealed for return of Jim Clark Rally
Last updated 3rd Jan 2025
The Jim Clark Rally is gearing up to celebrate its 60th year - by announcing details of its longest route in more than a decade.
While last year's event was staged over 88 miles of roads in the Scottish Borders, May's competition will see that extended to more than 100.
As well as the return of the Langton water splash, a new Polwarth stage has been added.
And there is also the return of a classic section in the Lammermuir Hills - last contested in 2012.
“We are very proud to release our outline route for the 2025 Borders Competitions Jim Clark Rally and we are confident that it offers one of the most challenging and exciting propositions for many years,” said Dan Wright, Chairman of the organisers, the Jim Clark Memorial Motor Club.
“We have always wanted to ensure the rally remains progressive and challenging for the hundreds of competitors who make the trip to the Scottish Borders to contest the event and the changes to the route this year can be enjoyed by crews and fans alike.
“The reintroduction of Bothwell for the Friday night loop adds an extra dimension to the opening leg and most competitors will not have done the stage in this way before.
"We have also additional miles on several other stages to give over 100 competitive stage miles for the Jim Clark Rally and 60 for the Reivers, making it one of the longest events in over a decade."
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Starting and finishing in Duns on Friday and Saturday, May 23rd and 24th, the Jim Clark Rally - named after the late F1 star, who lived locally - will once again be followed by the Reivers Rally on Sunday, May 25th.
The weekend of racing action will take in sights around Westruther, Scott's View and Eccles.
Berwickshire councillor Mark Rowley said: "It's going to be a fantastic weekend, and brings in a huge amount of economic benefit." And he added: "We're looking forward to welcoming lots of spectators."
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