2024 Overmountain Rally to Bring the Thrill of a National ARA Championship Rally Round to the Region

The Overmountain Rally Tennessee is holding one day of  national driving competition in Newport, TN on September 14, 2024.

What is Rally Racing?  Rally Racing in European countries dates to the 1700’s, while rally racing in the United States has only been around for fifty years.  The ARA competitive events are stage rally racing, which tests the competitor’s endurance.  The Overmountain Rally Tennessee competitors will be challenged by the gravel forest roads, dust, and the clock in the Cherokee National Forest.  The competition vehicles are specially prepared street vehicles with modifications for safety and durability.

How to attend as a spectator: There are multiple great ways to see rally action on Saturday! Start the day with by meeting the drivers at the Parc Expose’ at Newport Fairgrounds in Newport, TN or get out to a spectator location early to see the cars on the first loop. All forest spectator points on Saturday are captive – meaning that you will not be able to come and go as you wish. If you go to a spectator point early to catch the first loop, plan to stay there for the second loop. We cannot accommodate massive movements of spectators between the stages. If you choose to attend the morning Parc Expose, plan to pick one spectator point to attend on the second loop. Follow the directions below to get to the stages. It’s important to FOLLOW THE DIRECITIONS PROVIDED. We ask you to go a certain direction for a reason.

Rally cars will be back at Newport Fairgrounds at 1:00 pm. Service area spectating is available for those that want to see the skilled service crews in action.

There will be a second Parc Expose’ at Newport Speedway on Saturday evening. Parc Expose’ starts at 7:00 pm, and super special (head to head) racing on the short track will start at 8:30 pm. Rally cars will be flying off jumps under the lights of Newport Speedway! This is can’t miss action! Racing will conclude at 9:30 pm.

If you are a gear head or simply love the thrill of automobile racing, this is an event to add to your calendar.