Myerscough to host North West Stages when it returns in 2027

The Legend Fires North West Stages will be held over the weekend of March 19^th and 20^th, 2027.

Myerscough’s state-of-the-art Motorsport Centre has once again been chosen for hosting the Central Service & Scrutineering, as well as the start and finish, for the rally, on March 20th and 21st.

The event last ran in 2024 and comprised of 60 stage miles over 10 special stages on closed public roads across Lancaster, Garstang, the borough of Wyre and the Trough of Bowland.

Mark Hothersall, Event Director for organisers Motor Sport (North West) Ltd, said: “We’re delighted to announce that long-time sponsor, Legend Fires, will return as the North West Stages headline sponsor, supported by ND Civils and Kelmore as associate sponsors.

‘’Once again, the event will be based out of Myerscough College and will utilise the exciting and challenging Lancashire lanes, along with the now traditional ceremonial start in Garstang.

‘’We have a skilled and experienced team headed by Clerk of the Course, Clive Molyneux, who has worked with the North West Team for the past few years and was previously Clerk of the Course of the Tour of Mull Rally for 10 years”.

‘’Plans for the event are well advanced, with the organising clubs, Councils, Highways Department and Myerscough College and University Centre offering full support to the event, subject to the usual ongoing approvals.’’

Myerscough is again set to have a significant presence throughout the event, with students and staff acting as marshals and other event staff, as well as a number of cars competing in the event itself. Meanwhile, the campus itself will be completely transformed with cars and pit crews working throughout the day.

Occasions like this give Myerscough students crucial real life experience on event where they'll be working alongside potential employers. The students will get to experience, first hand, a major event and such experience looks great on their CV when they apply for jobs within the industry.

Myerscough also boasts a strong rally heritage having a long-established motorsport department with stage rallying a core element of their activities and a number of lecturers having strong links to the sport.

By bringing the rally to Myerscough and engaging with staff and students, that in itself provides valuable educational benefits, providing first-hand experience of the running of a major motorsport event.