Archive · 19 Sep 2026
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.
- When
- The rally takes place on September 19 and 20, 2026, following a ceremonial flag-off on September 18.
- Where
- The event is being held in Coimbatore, using the Black Thunder and S.M. Agro special stages.
- Why
- Competitors are contesting the second round of the 2026 championship on Coimbatore’s predominantly gravel stages.
- 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