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Saturday 29 February 2020

Rally cars will be taking over some of Guernsey's roads again this weekend with visiting drivers competing against locals on 16 stages over two days.

Motorsport enthusiasts including Chairman Karl Marshall, and his vice-chair Ian Le Page, have organised the 2020 Rally, which was due to start at 08:00 on Saturday.

It's the third year in a row the annual closed rally has been held in the island, sponsored by Resolution IT.

The first year there were 25 cars entered, with Jersey crew Ross Le Noa and Dom Volante taking the honours. They won again in 2019 over a larger field of more than 30 cars.

They're due to compete this weekend, aiming to make it a third win in three consecutive years.

Pictured: A Jersey pair won the 2018 and 2019 Guernsey rally's and are back to compete again this weekend. 

The organisers are expecting a number of spectators to brave the weather to watch the races, with clear guidance on what is and isn't allowed.

Public roads have been closed off to hold the races, and there will be marshals there for public safety. Spectator areas have been set up and those watching are asked to keep their wits about them with the Rally website advising:

"Rally cars are not on rails, so if any accident does occur always expect the unexpected.

"The organisers have done the best to keep you safe, please don't endanger yourselves or anybody else."

Spectator advise on the times, stages and where to stand can be found HERE. 

Results will be posted HERE.

Pictured top: Images from the Guernsey Rally website.