Rally Isle of Man starts today

Thursday, 14 September 2017 at 11:49

By Kirsten Smith @journogirl247

A prestigious motor rallying event gets underway today at various locations around the Island.

Rally Isle of Man is one of the longest standing events on the International Rally Calendar and will continue until this Saturday, September 16.

The first stage will go ahead from 2:15pm this afternoon on Marine Drive and Old Castletown Road.

The racing action will move to Harris and Central Promenade in Douglas tonight.

Other stages being held today are based at St Marks, King Edward Road and Begoade.

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