Scenic Rally Tours

That's a wrap on the Pommeau Recce 2....

Great roads (and great weather).

On the transport section after Reg 1 we found a Route Barree that really was a Route Barree! Fortunately it is only due to be closed until the end of July so we should be good in September.

We found plenty of Turbines enroute.

All was going well until 10 miles into the last Reg when we came across a flooded road. Having stopped to assess how deep it was we decided against trying it and rerouted the rest of the Reg to avoid as it did look like it frequently flooded (although it wasn't flooded in March). We didn't wait to see if the local drove through but they also go out to have a look!

Jon

2026 Pommeau Scenic Rally Tour Recce2 time.....

With three months until the Pommeau its back to France tomorrow for the second recce to drive the route and check the roadbook over the weekend.

With only 20 cars entered so far, valuable points could be gained in the 2026 Scenic Rally Tour Championships before the finale in November on the Beaujolais.

Places are still available on the Pommeau https://www.scenicrallytours.com/tours-1/the-pommeau-scenic-rally-tour

Entry lists have been updated on the website for the remaining 2026 events and the 2027 events - which are filling up quickly.....

Jon

Busy weekend.....

My MG formed part of Hillclimb Garage - Downley, High Wycombe, Bucks, UK display at the local village fete, and why miss an opportunity for some free advertising!

Meanwhile i was in Bury St Edmunds on the East Anglian Classic Historic Rally. Good to catch up with Dean Forrest and Derek & Sue Skinner.

Derek & Sue in the Cortina Mk1 finished 33rd and 3rd in Class N1

Dean in the MGB Roadster finished 35th and 5th in Class N1

I was piloted by Mark Lillington in the VW Golf on the "Run" which was the Clubmans event run at the same time on the same route, although we had marked maps!

We picked up First place by 6mins 39 seconds, and only lost one wheel arch trip, cracked the exhaust on Saturday and then broke an exhaust bracket on day two, with the two cable tie fix not working we reverted to a ratchet strap through the car to hold the exhaust up to finish the last two regs!

Some great roads (not too many tractors) and some great tests (all be it a bit rough in places).

Jon

2027 Events available to book on the website now..........

£50 Early-bird discount currently available per car per event booked and deposit paid.

The Champagne Scenic Rally Tour 23 - 26 April 2027 - 12 spaces left
The Eure Valley Scenic Rally Tour 24 - 27 September 2027- 20+ spaces left
The Beaujolais Scenic Rally Tour 19 - 22 November 2027 - 13 spaces left

https://www.scenicrallytours.com/tours

Spaces still available for this years Pommeau Rally 25-28 September
https://www.scenicrallytours.com/tours-1/the-pommeau-scenic-rally-tour

Following the registration of interest for 2027 events we already have a number of confirmed bookings so dont miss out and get booked on!

Jon

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Scenic Rally Tours competitors out in Lincolnshire.

Five crews consisting of Scenic competitors took part in the Hero Challenge Two at the weekend around Lincolnshire.

Car15 - Mark Lillington & Mark Bramall (VW Golf) finished 12th and 1st in class
Car 71 - Jon Harvey & Simon Blackshaw (VW Golf) finished 20th and 3rd in class (Simon also won Highest Placed Newcomer Navigator)
Car 67 Rob Robinson & Peter Mellor (Audi Coupe) 41st
Car 57 John Clarke & Ken Dobbs (MGB) 44th

Unfortunately Car 62 Phil & Jackie Walker (MGB) had electronic issues again (not long having had the car returned back after the Champagne Rally issues) and abandoned after lunch to nurse the car home.

Photos thanks to Paul Freeman Photography

Great weather and a good selection of test and roads.

Looking forward to seeing Dean Forrest and Derek & Sue Skinner next weekend on the East Anglian Classic in Bury St Edmonds.

Jon

Always good to get a rally report printed. Latest edition of oldStager 👍

Registration open for 2027 events.....

The Champagne Scenic Rally Tour 23 - 26 April 2027
The Eure Valley Scenic Rally Tour 24 - 27 September 2027
The Beaujolais Scenic Rally Tour 19 - 22 November 2027

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Full details here https://www.scenicrallytours.com/tours

Spaces still available for this years Pommeau Rally 25-28 September

https://www.scenicrallytours.com/tours-1/the-pommeau-scenic-rally-tour

Training Days

To support competitors who are new to Scenic Rally Tour Regularity Rallies or who are novices, Jon will be initially running a couple of one day training sessions in person.

Spaces are limited to six cars per session and will be based in the Chieveley area near Newbury (M4/A34 junction).

The format will be classroom sessions and opportunities to practice in your car.

The day will start at 10.00am and will cover the types of navigation used, timings and what to expect on Scenic Rally Tours events. The aim is to finish around 3.30pm

Cost will be £120 per car (two people) and will not include lunch in the local pub.

Friday 7 August 2026 – Spaces available
Friday 11 September 2026 – One space available.

For more information, to express an interest in another dates or locations, or to book a place direct with Jon, email:
[email protected]

Jon & Kieran