2026 STAGE LOCATIONS REVEALED
THE ROADS ARE WAITING
For months we’ve talked about a new home and a new chapter for the Hills Ford Stages. Now, at last, you can see what we’ve been building.
From Weston Park on Saturday to five closed-road stages across Shropshire on Sunday, the shape of the 2026 rally is finally revealed — together with the businesses, communities and people helping make it possible.
One weekend. Two very different days. One very big rally.
DriveWise Grows as Dulson Training Joins the Weston Park Rally Festival
The DriveWise Zone at the Hills Ford Stages Rally Festival continues to grow, with Dulson Training becoming the latest organisation to support the road safety and driver education initiative at Weston Park.
Created around one simple belief – the best drivers never stop learning – DriveWise is bringing together organisations from across driver training, advanced motoring, emergency services and road safety to give visitors practical experiences they can take away and use long after the rally has finished.
Now Dulson Training Ltd will add another important piece to that picture: professional driving and safe towing.
Established in 2013, Dulson Training has grown to become one of the UK's leading providers of professional driver training, covering HGV/LGV licences, Driver CPC, ADR, Transport Manager CPC and a wide range of commercial driver training programmes.
Training that creates new PATHWAYS for employment.
But one particular area of its expertise has an obvious connection with the motorsport community.
Towing.
Every weekend, competition cars are transported across the country behind vans and 4x4s. The same skills apply to anyone towing a caravan, machinery, equipment or a trailer – and doing it safely involves far more than simply attaching a trailer and setting off.
The Best Drivers Never Stop Learning.
Passing your driving test isn't the finish line.
It's only the beginning.
This September, discover DriveWise at the Hills Ford Stages Rally Festival at Weston Park.
Working together, Shropshire Advanced Motorists & Motorcyclists (SAMM) and their partners are creating an exciting, hands-on activity zone where visitors can discover how learning never stops and how every driver can continue building the skills, confidence and awareness that make our roads safer.
Whether you're waiting to learn, have just passed your test or have been driving for decades, there's always something new to discover.
Experience Pathfinder Under 17 Driver Training
- Sit in a large vehicle and discover the blind spots HGV drivers face every day.
- Learn how advanced drivers identify hazards earlier and plan further ahead.
- Meet Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service and discover how better decisions save lives.
- Meet Midlands Air Ambulance Charity and learn more about the lifesaving work they carry out across our region.
Discover how the skills that make rally drivers successful—observation, planning and discipline—can help make every journey safer.
There when every second counts.
We're incredibly proud to announce that the Hills Ford Stages Rally is partnering with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity and Wales Air Ambulance Charity during our 2026 event.
Every day, their crews respond to serious incidents across our rural communities – from road traffic collisions and farming accidents to life-threatening medical emergencies. They provide advanced critical care when people need it most.
A partnership they already provide to us all!
During the Rally Festival at Weston Park and over the weekend you'll be able to meet volunteers, learn more about the incredible work they do and find out how you can help keep these lifesaving services flying.
You are investing every penny in your own future safety.
The communities that welcome our rally are the same communities these charities protect every day.
We're honoured to support them.
Please take a moment to stop by, say hello and, if you can, help support the people who are there when every second counts.
Hills Ford Stages Rally works with Shropshire Rural Support to Champion Rural Communities
The Hills Ford Stages Rally has always been about more than just motorsport.
Behind every rally are hundreds of volunteers, marshals, officials, rescue crews, radio operators and community organisations who freely give their time because they enjoy being part of something bigger than themselves.
That's why we're proud to be partnering with Shropshire Rural Support as one of our chosen charities for 2026.
Over the coming months, our new Where Community Begins campaign will celebrate the clubs, charities, volunteers and community organisations that help make Shropshire such a special place to live.
Because sometimes all it takes to change a life is finding somewhere to belong.
Whether it's joining a motor club, becoming a marshal, volunteering in your local community or simply taking that first step, we believe strong communities begin with people getting involved.
Together, let's celebrate the people behind our communities & Shropshire Rural Support.
Farming images courtesy of James Pugh Photography
Experience the Rally show at Weston Park this September!
For the whole family awaits as the Hills Ford Stages Rally brings spectacular motorsport, the iconic Weston Park Water Splash, food, family entertainment, interactive displays and much more to one of rallying's most famous venues.
Official tickets are now available securely through See Tickets.
Ticket Options
Whether you're returning to Weston Park or visiting the Hills Ford Stages Rally for the first time, we've got a ticket option to suit you
- Under 16's go free
- Advance Adult Tickets: £10
- On-the-Day Gate Price: £15
Make the most of your visit by adding the Official Hills Ford Stages Spectator Programme for just £5 when you book. Packed with competitor information, stage maps, event features and spectator advice, it's the perfect companion for your day at the rally.
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Book now at SeeTickets
Businesses interested in exhibiting are encouraged to register their interest as soon as possible, as trade stand space is limited.
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LOCAL BUSINESSES INVITED TO BE PART OF THE HILLS FORD STAGES RALLY FESTIVAL
Rally News
Read more +03 September 2026 By Organisation Team in Latest NewsDulson Training Joins DriveWise at Hills Ford Stages
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The 2026 Hills Ford Stages Rally Guide
One Of The Rally's Biggest Success Stories – Local Businesses Backing Their Community
Behind every stage, every volunteer and every initiative linked to the Hills Ford Stages Rally is a growing network of businesses and organisations helping make it happen. Their support is helping create opportunities for local communities, education programmes and grassroots motorsport across the region.
Hospitality Businesses Invited to Get Involved
The Hills Ford Stages is inviting hotels, B&Bs, self-catering providers, pubs and restaurants to be featured in the official 2026 Rally Guide, helping connect local businesses with thousands of visitors expected to attend the event.
Hills Ford Stages Rally Invites Local Community Groups to Apply for Support Ahead of 2026 Event
Community groups, charities and parish councils across areas hosting the 2026 Hills Ford Stages Rally are being encouraged to get in touch with organisers to explore opportunities for support, fundraising and charitable donations.
Now the initial consultation and introductory period with residents and businesses has been completed, organisers would like to remind local communities that the engagement and support opportunities remain an important part of the event’s ongoing commitment to the region.
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