Ilkley Jubilee Historic Rally returns this month
The Ilkley Jubilee Historic Rally will take place on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October 2026, bringing together 90 competing crews for a two-day navigational rally.
Organised by Ilkley and District Motor Club, the rally first took place in 1991. It was conceived by the same team that had successfully organised the ‘Olicana’ Road Rally during the 1980s.
Ilkley and District Motor Club was originally formed in December 1910 to establish a motorcycle club for the Ilkley area. Initially known as Ilkley & District Motor Cycle Club, it was based at the Crescent Hotel in Ilkley.
Over the years, the club has continued to thrive, organising motorsport events for both cars and motorcycles throughout the local area.
This year’s rally will depart from Otley Market Place at 6pm on Saturday 24 October. Spectators are warmly invited to come along, see the competing cars and wave the crews off as they begin their journey.
The cars are expected to return via the Newall direction, crossing the river before reaching the finish at Otley Golf Club from 4pm on Sunday 25 October. The event is also a round of a national championship.
Held in neighbouring Otley due to the logistics and space required for cars and trailers, a spokesperson for the club said: "Whether you are a motorsport enthusiast or simply enjoy seeing classic and historic rally cars, come along and show your support for the competitors taking part in this exciting local event."
