Prepare to be thrilled…
Firle Beacon – Rally, sprint and supercar festival, launching in 2022, offers automotive aficionados the chance to see over 200 rally, sprint and retro cars go head to head in demonstration, sprints and displays of rally driving skill.
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2022 tickets available now
30th & 31st July 2022
About the event
Firle Beacon is the event where heritage and a passion for performance meet
Cars
With 1960s Supercars, 40 Retro and 100 Rally cars featured in stunning displays and demonstrations, the festival is a petrolhead’s dream come true.
Food & Drink
Family Zone
Saturday Party
Located at The Ram pub, this free to attend party will start after the day’s activity. Including DJ, food and music. Get ready to party into the night.
Experience the thrill of Rally, Sprint & Supercars.
Over 200 Rally, Sprint and Retro Cars
Firle Beacon takes car festivals back to their grass roots beginnings offering guests an “all access” approach to see over 200 rally, sprint and retro cars up close. Watch Supercars and Retro vehicles battle on the sprint course. Get stuck into the action when 100 rally cars race through the estate and take on the hill climb.
Special car collections all in one place
Firle Beacon celebrates 90 years of rally in the UK by presenting some of the most legendary rally cars including: British Rally Champion, Colin McRae’s iconic 1997 rally-winning Subaru Impreza WRC, cars driven by Rally Champion, Russell Brookes from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s – including three Mk2 Escorts, two Opel Mantas, a Sierra Cosworth, Chevette HSR, together with a Group A Astra. As well as some of the fastest, most powerful, and sophisticated vehicles from Retro Rallycross & Group B.
Get ready to feel the thrill!
See supercars go head-to-head with the classics.
A fun day out for all the family.
A Family Motoring Experience
Firle Beacon takes festivals back to their traditional roots with an evening street party on the Saturday as well as a rally car race through Firle village itself. Set in the rolling hills of the South Downs, families can also enjoy historic car simulators, fun fair rides, tank rides and even get up close to one of the only two originals of Mr. Bean’s Mini in the UK.
Get ready to feel the thrill!
About Firle Place
Firle Place will provide the beautiful setting for a glamorous day out with delicious local foods and drink. The drive up to Firle Place will provide the space to get up close to these speed machines and see how fast they can accelerate. Firle Place will be the backdrop to the scene and behind it you will be able to see how competitive they are at climbing the road up to the top of the Downs.
Day 1: Saturday 30th July 2022
Car Type | Time | Location |
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Rally Cars | 10.00-10.45 | Rally Course |
Supercars/Sports cars | 10.55-11.25 | Sprint Course |
Bo Peep cars | 11.30-11.50 | Sprint Course |
Rally Cars | 12.00-12.45 | Rally Course |
Supercars/Sports cars | 12.55-13.25 | Sprint Course |
Bo Peep cars | 13.30-13.50 | Sprint Course |
Rally Cars | 14.00-14.45 | Rally Course |
Supercars/Sports cars | 14.55-15.25 | Sprint Course |
Bo Peep cars | 15.30-15.50 | Sprint Course |
Rally Cars | 16.00-16.45 | Rally Course |
Supercars/Sports cars | 16.55-17.25 | Sprint Course |
Bo Peep cars | 17.30-17.50 | Sprint Course |
Firle Beacon Party | 18.00-Late |
Day 2: Sunday 31st July 2022
Car Type | Time | Location |
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Rally Cars | 10.00-10.45 | Rally Course |
Supercars/Sports cars | 10.55-11.25 | Sprint Course |
Bo Peep cars | 11.30-11.50 | Sprint Course |
Rally Cars | 12.00-12.45 | Rally Course |
Supercars/Sports cars | 12.55-13.25 | Sprint Course |
Bo Peep cars | 13.30-13.50 | Sprint Course |
Rally Cars | 14.00-14.45 | Rally Course |
Supercars/Sports cars | 14.55-15.25 | Sprint Course |
Bo Peep cars | 15.30-15.50 | Sprint Course |
Rally Cars | 16.00-16.45 | Rally Course |
Supercars/Sports cars | 16.55-17.25 | Sprint Course |
Bo Peep cars | 17.30-17.50 | Sprint Course |
Closing |