RALLY crews from across the country will be heading to Herefordshire in just over a week’s time.

The lanes of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire will be reverberate to the sound of rally car engines once more the Hills Ford 3 Shires on Sunday, September 17.

Entry is now virtually full not only with quantity but also top quality, with a lot of top National Asphalt crews entering the event mixed.

There are also a host of local crews battling for honours with Jeremy and Alex Harris in the Kilcot Garage, Euroquip Newent, John Wood Tyres backed Escort RS joining the mix.

Saturday (September 16) will see the ceremonial start in Ledbury Town centre from 4pm before Sunday’s race commences from 8.15am in Much Marcle with crews set to tackle 12 tests within the 3 Counties.

The organising team would like to thank the event’s stage sponsors: Hartpury Farms, MAR motorsport, Ali Sport, Moran Motorhomes.

The organises are urging spectators to use the main spectator area on the Bromsberrow Stage which is used three times during the day.

The spectator area offers excellent views of the rally action in a safe and secure environment with plenty of parking.

Access to the Bromsberrow Stage is via Junction 2 of the M50 or from the A417 by following the green spectator arrows.

Gates open at 8am for spectators, refreshments and toilets will be available. Admission is £10 per car.

The organisers state: “We also ask all spectators to please obey the marshals instructions, they are there for your safety, also please be courteous to all local residents, as they have been exceptionally supportive of the event and without their co-operation we would not be able to hold the rally.

"Please do not walk on the stages when they are live and together we can all enjoy this unique event.”