Recce starts at the weekend - here is a summary of the key points: One day only from the following: Saturday 18th July, Sunday 19th July, Friday 24th July 2026 between 09:00 and 17:00 hrs only. Reconnaissance (Recce) sign on: Sign on time from 08:30 until 11:00 on each day Reconnaissance Location: Sign on will be at the St Patricks Visitors Centre. Breakfast will be available in the Saint Patrick Centre from 08:00. Full menu available including Rally Special - Sausage Bap with Tea or Coffee for £5. Extras (egg, bacon, etc.) are available EXTRACT FROM THE SUPPLENTARY REGULATIONS: 7.4 Reconnaissance/Safety notes. Safety notes are permitted on this event. 7.4.1 Registration Procedures 7.4.1.1 Reconnaissance (Recce) Cars Recce cars must be registered with the organisers prior to the start of the event. Details of the car which they intend to use for Reconnaissance, mobile phone numbers for the crew, and the address at which they can be contacted during and after the Reconnaissance period. The recce car must be registered with its official licence plate. Rally cars used in the event are not permitted to be used as recce cars. Please refer to Article 3 of these Supplementary Regulations for details and times for Reconnaissance Registration & collection of documents. 7.4.1.2 Reconnaissance Car Numbers The organiser will supply reconnaissance car identification numbers which must be affixed to the top centre of the front windscreen and to the front, rear and side windows. Please refer to the layout in Appendix 8 for positioning of these decals. They must remain in place and be kept visible for the full duration of the Reconnaissance. Any crew who fails to display these decals in accordance with the instructions at all times during Reconnaissance will be disqualified from the Event, with no refund of Entry Fee. Competitors are obliged to inform Rally HQ immediately of any changes to their recce car. 7.4.1.3 Number of Persons on Board Only the driver and co-driver of the entered crew are allowed to be onboard the car during the reconnaissance of the special stages. 7.4.1.4 Monitoring of Reconnaissance The Organisers will be monitoring Competitor driving behaviours and speeds throughout the Reconnaissance. The Organisers reserve the right to require reconnaissance cars to be fitted with tracking devices. Penalties for breaking the speed limits on Special Stages during the Reconnaissance are as follows: 1st Offence - Verbal warning from the Clerk of the Course 2nd Offence - Fine of GBP £25.00 per 1 mile per hour over the speed limit 3rd Offence - Disqualification from the Event, with no refund of Entry Fee 7.4.1.5 Specific Reconnaissance Regulations 7.4.1.5.1 Reconnaissance Schedule Reconnaissance of the special stages is only permitted in accordance with the Schedule in Article 3 of these Supplementary Regulations. Club members may assist with set-up activities on stages outside these times without penalty provided that (i) they have the permission of the Clerk of the Course and (ii) they make no recording or notes that pertain to any stage and (iii) they go directly to and from their assigned task without driving through any other part of the stage. 7.4.1.5.2 Reconnaissance Speed Limits The maximum speed limit for competing crews on all special stages during Reconnaissance is 30 MPH / 50 KPH. The organisers will be observing special stages. Competitors must comply with all National speed limits on all non-competitive road sections during the Reconnaissance. 7.4.1.5.3 Driving Directions Crews may only drive through special stages in the direction of the rally. Crews may only enter the special stages at the start specified in the roadbook and exit at the stop control. Note that crews may meet members of the public who may be travelling in either direction on stages during reconnaissance. When a crew meets members of the public coming in the opposite direction on any stage, the crew is obliged to stop immediately and if necessary, reverse to a safe place to enable the member of the public to pass them safely. 7.4.1.5.4 Restrictions of Reconnaissance Each driver and co-driver who has entered the rally or intends to enter the rally, and who intends to drive on the streets and roads that are or could be used as special stages, must have prior written approval from the Clerk of the Course, after the publication of the Supplementary Regulations. Apply to the Secretary of the meeting by email. The approval can be dispensed if the driver or co-driver concerned lives along the aforementioned street or road. Failure to comply with this regulation will result in the competitor being reported to the Stewards for penalty. Competitors must note that the special stages will be open to the public during Reconnaissance. Organisers may reduce speed limits in certain areas, this will be identified in the roadbook. Competitors who are helping to set the stage up are also exempt. 7.4.1.5.5 Number of Reconnaissance Passes Competitors may make a maximum of TWO passes of each special stage during the Reconnaissance period. This applies even if a stage is used more than once during the event. Each Crew can choose one day from a choice of three (see Article 3) to carry out their Reconnaissance. 7.4.1.5.6 Subjective Route Notes Competitors may create their own route notes during Reconnaissance or may purchase subjective route notes from the providers stated below. The organisers accept no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or contents of subjective route notes provided by the suppliers detailed below. Route Notes will be available from the following note providers authorised by Motorsport UK: Michael Patterson (email: [email protected]) Killian Duffy (email: [email protected] )