Rally Isle of Man are delighted to announce a significantly reduced entry and travel fee package to make this September’s event as affordable as possible for competitors, officials and other visitors.

The entire cost base of the three-day event has been reviewed by the organising team, and with assistance from the main travel operator, the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, they are hopeful they’ve struck a price that will appeal to all potential visitors and local participants alike.

The package price of ?699 includes return ferry travel for two people, van & trailer and the entry fee for either the Historic event, which is the final round of the Water End Properties Asphalt Historic Cup, or the Duke Stages Rally, a round of the Eurocars Motorsport Manx Rally Championship.*

“Right from January when the new Committee was formed, we’ve obviously been very aware that the cost of getting to the event needed particular attention”, says Board member David Thompson.

“Just about the first people we therefore spoke to were the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, who we must thank for their honesty and willingness to work with us to get the event back up and running. The price we’ve been able to announce today is only possible because of the move out of the summer season.”

“The operator has been, and still is trying to help us make arrangements for visitors coming from Ireland, and we hope to make a further announcement in due course.”

To further help take the stress out of booking arrangements, the rally has teamed up with specialist trip planners Isle of Man Events Limited (iomevents.com). They’ll be only too happy to look after the planning for your entire trip, covering travel and accommodation, with great prices.

In particular they already have Rally Isle of Man Special Spectator Packages available for just ?195 per person, staying at the 4 Star Best Western Palace Hotel and Casino, and including three nights accommodation and return sea travel with a car.

“We have worked very hard to get the costs to an absolute minimum for all those who’ll be coming to the event”, admits Thompson. “We think that the price bears favourable comparison with almost all other major British isles rallies, and are especially pleased that given that we are going to be offering 180 stage miles, the cost per stage mile for competitors is probably the very best there is out there!”

Regulations are set to be published in early July as entries open, however a pre-registration facility has this week been made available at rallyisleofman.co.im for anyone planning to participate in whatever capacity.

*There will also be a one-day event taking in Saturday’s stages, with the entry/ferry package price of ?499.

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