The iconic Spa Rally, the grand finale of the Belgian Rally Championship (BRC), returns on November 30 – December 1, promising a thrilling showdown with two days packed with 16 special stages across Belgium’s most scenic landscapes. DG Sport has fine-tuned this year’s event based on driver feedback, creating a course that truly tests competitors while showcasing the natural beauty of the region.
With a total distance of 721 kilometers, including 194 kilometers of high-intensity, timed stages, the 2024 Spa Rally is set to push drivers to their limits. Saturday’s stage, the longest, features 11 special stages: three runs each through Renouprez (11.9 km), Bruyères (9.8 km), and Fays Show (10.9 km), plus two passes through Wanne (12.0 km), making for a staggering 122 kilometers of action-packed racing.
On Sunday, the intensity ramps up further with two distinct special stages: Trois-Ponts (14.6 km), which will serve as the Power Stage on its third pass, and Chevron (14.1 km), run twice. The first car is scheduled to make its final appearance at the podium in Spa at 4:45 p.m., when the 2024 Spa Rally champions will be crowned.
Adding to the excitement, the Belgian Rally Championship will reveal more course details and surprises soon—so stay tuned for all the updates!
Spa Rally Classic: Crowning the first Belgian VHRS champions!
This year’s Spa Rally isn’t just the BRC finale—it’s also a landmark event for the Spa Rally Classic, which will crown Belgium’s first VHRS (Vehicle Historical Regularity Sport) champions. With an annex dedicated to expert regularity drivers, the Spa Rally Classic will bring together a field of historic cars in a race that combines speed with precision.
The Spa Rally Classic marks the sixth and final round of the new VHRS Belgian Championship, officially recognized by the RACB. Porsche 911 driver Yves Deflandre leads the driver standings after a season of dominant performances, including his recent win at the Rally de Portugal Historico. He’ll face stiff competition from contenders like Benoit Scheen (Ford Escort Mk2), Sam De Wolf (Porsche 924), and Koen Verlinde (Toyota Corolla) in the VHRS65 category.
In the VHRS50 class, a tight battle unfolds as Frenchman Jérôme Ambrosini (Audi 80 GT) and Belgians Nicolas Graeven (Ford Escort) and Mario Varrewaere (Nissan Sunny) sit just points apart. Meanwhile, the co-driver rankings remain fierce, with Yves Thirionet, Michel Graeven, and Pablo Cracco all vying for the crown.
With the Spa Rally Classic drawing increased attention to VHRS, DG Sport’s foresight in establishing a dedicated championship is paying off. Rally fans, mark your calendars for December 1—the final verdict awaits!
