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Overview

Event Name: 1966 RAC Rally (Royal Automobile Club Rally)

Date: November 20–25, 1966

Start/Finish Location: Blackpool, England

Total Distance: Approximately 2,100 kilometers

Participating Teams: 183 starters / 55 classified finishers

The 1966 RAC Rally was the 16th running of Britain's premier rally event. Renowned for its technical forest stages, shifting weather conditions, and high mechanical attrition, it spanned across England, Wales, and Scotland. It was a demanding test of both endurance and precision driving, attracting elite crews from across Europe.

Route

Welsh Forests: Classic gravel routes such as Dyfi and Hafren tested tire grip and throttle finesse.

Yorkshire Stages: Fast sections with elevation drops and slick moorland paths.

Scottish Borders: Rougher stages demanding strong suspension and precise navigation.

The rally took competitors through a punishing mix of surfaces and landscapes:

With over 50 special stages and night driving segments, the rally emphasized endurance, car control, and accurate pacenotes.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner

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2nd Place

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3rd Place

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Navigation & Challenges

Weather and terrain tested both crews and equipment:

Fog and Rain: Heavy conditions made visibility a critical issue, especially during night stages.
Mud and Ice: Cold conditions made forest tracks treacherous with shifting grip levels.
Navigation: Dozens of stages with minimal signage meant pacenote accuracy was vital.

The 1966 RAC Rally was a true test of resilience and precision, rewarding only the most composed and well-prepared teams over five brutal days of competition.

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