Regularity rally
Also: Regularity run, Regularity event
A rally where the fastest crew does not win. The winner is the crew that sticks most closely to the set average speeds and times.
A regularity rally is a rally on public roads where the goal is not to be fast but to be exact. The organiser sets the route, the average speed and the times. You are scored on how closely you match them.
How it works
The route is described in the roadbook. Along the way there are time controls and regularity tests. In a test you might drive 8 km at an average of 40 km/h. That gives a target time of exactly 12 minutes. Light barriers, pressure hoses or GPS timing record when you pass certain points. Every deviation costs penalty points, often measured in tenths or hundredths of a second.
Who takes part
Most entries are classic cars with a crew of two: driver and co-driver. The co-driver navigates, does the maths and calls the pace. Speeds stay within normal road traffic rules. The challenge is precision, not risk.
Getting started
Many events offer a touring or beginner class with simpler tasks. Which aids you may use depends on the regulations of each event. Our guide explains the basics step by step.