Motorsport: Ballymena to stage landmark 50th anniversary Ulster Rallly

Its inclusion as part of the FIA European Historic Rally Championship is also a hugely significant boost for the NIMC

Next year's Ulster Rally will use stages along the spectacular Antrim coastline. Picture: Courtesy Seamus Counihan.

Next year's Ulster International Rally (August 7/8th) will be based in Ballymena as it celebrates a landmark 50th anniversary - opening up the prospect of action across some of the most iconic and spectacular stages along the County Antrim coastline. 

Announcing its decision, the Northern Ireland Motor Club, under clerk of the course Wayne Turkington, also confirmed their partnership with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, whose support has been instrumental in securing Ballymena as the host venue.