These are events where crews compete against each other on timed sections known as stages. These sections must take place on either private land or roads closed by law to all other traffic. The stages are usually timed to the second and the emphasis is upon driver skill and car control, rather than navigational plotting skills. Cars must be prepared to a high standard and a check for compliance before each event (scrutineering) will take place.

There are two types of Stage Rallies: -

Multi-Use Stage Rallies-
An event usually taking place on one venue with no public highway link sections. Disused airfields and race circuits are popular venues for these type of events. Stages can be used more than once, however, certain restrictions are placed upon the amount of times a stage can be used unless slight changes are made to its layout. An example of this kind of rally is our own SMC Stages.

Multi-Venue Stage Rallies-
An event where stages are located at different venues, which may be used no more than four times. Stages are linked by Neutral or Road Sections often on the public highway. The Network Q Rally of Great Britain is an event of this kind.