Organisers of Jim Clark Rally say safety is top priority
Last updated 17th May 2023
Organisers of the Jim Clark Rally are warning any spectators caught ignoring their safety advice could get the event stopped.
Last year's race was cut short after a vehicle was found blocking the road at Westruther.
Information has been issued for spectators ahead of the rally's return to the Borders next weekend.
It includes a ban on drones and a warning that some cars could unexpectedly leave the road.
Official viewing areas are being created for stages at Fogo, Longformacus and Ayton to keep spectators safe during the main event on Friday and Saturday, as well as Scott's View and Westruther for Sunday's Reivers Rally.
And a big screen will be set-up at the start/finish in Duns, where motorsport fans will get to view the action for free.
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The advice reads: "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."
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Earlier this week it was announced Australian driver Max McRae will contest this year's event.
The son of former British Rally champion Alister will be giving the new Corsa Rally4 its UK debut.
The event gets underway in Duns' Market Square on Friday, May 27th, at 6.45pm. More details can be found here.
Click on the link below to look back on our video of last year's event...
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