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2026 INRC Coimbatore Rally Brings 64 Cars To Gravel Stages
The second round of India’s national rally championship is taking place in Coimbatore.
It will be held on September 19 and 20, 2026.
Sixty-four cars and 128 competitors are expected to participate.
Most of the roads used for the rally are gravel roads.
Drivers will race on two stages called Black Thunder and S.M. Agro.
Each stage will be driven several times, for a total of eight runs.
The competitive racing distance is 110.80 kilometres.
Drivers will need to control their cars carefully and choose the right tyres.
Gaurav Gill and several other experienced drivers are competing.
Women, junior and Singaporean competitors are also included in the entry list.
Round 2 of the 2026 Indian National Rally Championship will run in Coimbatore on September 19 and 20.
The Blueband Sports Rally of Coimbatore features 64 cars and 128 competitors across multiple championship categories.
Competitors will complete eight runs across the Black Thunder and S.M. Agro stages, covering 110.80 competitive kilometres.
The rally is predominantly gravel, making car setup, tyre management, consistency and pace notes important factors.
Gaurav Gill, Karna Kadur, Dean Macarenhas and other established drivers will compete alongside women, junior and Singaporean entrants.
- Who
- Sixty-four cars and 128 competitors, including Gaurav Gill, Karna Kadur, Dean Macarenhas and entrants from Singapore, are taking part.
- What
- The Blueband Sports Rally of Coimbatore is hosting Round 2 of the 2026 Indian National Rally Championship.
- Where
- The event is being held in Coimbatore, using the Black Thunder and S.M. Agro special stages.
- When
- The rally takes place on September 19 and 20, 2026, following a ceremonial flag-off on September 18.
- Why
- Competitors are contesting the second round of the 2026 championship on Coimbatore’s predominantly gravel stages.
Key facts
- Event
- Blueband Sports Rally of Coimbatore 2026
- Championship round
- Round 2 of the 2026 Indian National Rally Championship
- Entry field
- 64 cars and 128 competitors
- Competitive distance
- 110.80 km
- Total itinerary
- 153.36 km, including 42.56 km of liaison sections
- Stages
- Black Thunder and S.M. Agro
- Rally format
- Eight stage runs across two special stages
- Coefficient
- 1.5
Quotes
Premnath Kasinath
Promoter and Director of Blueband Sports
“Round 2 in Coimbatore presents a very different challenge for the competitors and adds another important chapter to the 2026 INRC season. The predominantly gravel stages will demand precision, consistency and strong preparation from both drivers and teams. With the two stages being repeated through the rally, competitors will also have to adapt to the conditions and make the most of every run. We have a strong field assembled for this round and are looking forward to an exciting weekend of rally”
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“The preparation for Coimbatore has been focused on getting the car setup right for the gravel and making sure we are comfortable with the stages and our pace notes. The conditions can make a big difference, so consistency will be very important across the weekend. With the stages being repeated, we will have to learn from every run and adapt as we go. The aim is to start strongly, stay consistent and put all the preparation into practice when the rally gets underway.”
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