The Ardeca Ypres Rally, a world class event with international appeal
The Ardeca Ypres Rally, reaching its 60th edition this year, is a race with a glorious history. For years, the Ypres Rally was a leading event of the FIA European Rally Championship and in 2021 and 2022 it was the only Belgian rally ever to count towards the FIA World Rally Championship. The Ardeca Ypres Rally has a strong international appeal, resulting in several top international drivers competing every year. This year, the race is scheduled for 27 and 28 June, with a shakedown in Boezinge on Wednesday evening and the qualifying stage in Nieuwkerke on 26 June.
This year, the Ardeca Ypres Rally is on the calendar of the Belgian Rally Championship Division 1 and Division 2. On Saturday, the longest day of the race, the D2 side race will be run, a shorter and affordable format for local drivers to realise their dream of taking part in the Ypres Rally with its unique atmosphere on the Market Square.
For the first time since 2022, when the 29th edition of the Ypres Historic Rally was run together with the Ypres Historic Regularity, a separate Ypres Historic Rally will again be organised. The 30th edition will count towards the FIA European Historic Rally Championship.
The rally centre, podium and service park will be located on the Market Square of Ypres, in a unique historical and especially cosy setting.
Ticket sales and practical information
TICKETS
All Stages tickets are currently on sale, as well as individuel tickets for both the Boezinge and Nieuwkerke Shakedowns. The All Stages tickets give access to all special stages, including the Noël Franklin Shakedown Boezinge and the Clarebout Potatoes Shakedown Nieuwkerke.
After purchasing your ticket, you will receive an email with an e-ticket in PDF format. Each ticket should be exchanged for a wristband at the ticket shop. A programme booklet will also be available there. The ticket shop(s) will be open from Tuesday 24 June and venues will be announced on the social media pages and on this website.
SPECTATOR AREAS
Spectator areas have been set up on each special stage during the rally. The spectator zones are easily accessible with parking nearby, various facilities, marshals present and they provide a safe rally experience. Respecting the safety rules is essential for the running of the rally. Listen to the marshals and respect their work.
The special stages are only accessible through a ticket point with a correct wristband and at a specific time. There is no access to the special stages outside the scheduled times.
Safety first!
Respect the Marshals
They volunteer to ensure your safety and that of the pilots
Respect the surroundings and the environment
Do not damage crops and property
Never walk in ‘No public zones’
Public in those zones = special stage STOPPED
Do not walk on the track from 30 minutes before the first rally car
RACB and Safety Marshals may stop the special stage
Clean up your rubbish
Keep the surroundings clean as you would wish
Additional practical information
The parking of vehicles near the SS is only allowed in the parking areas defined by the organisers.
The organisers reserve the right to make changes to the programme of the event. Let’s make it a safe rally for everyone!
