2020 Jersey Rally cancelled as island remains in level two

This year's Jersey Rally has been cancelled, organisers have confirmed.

It follows the news the island will remain at level two of its lockdown exit until at least early August, which the Rally's organising committee say has forced a decision.

"Unfortunately, due to the Government of Jersey statement which have just been announced, that we are remaining at Level 2 of the Covid-19 restrictions, the Jersey Rally will be unable to take place as the maximum number of people allowed at any one event is well below the number required to run the Jersey Rally", they said in a statement.

"As approximately half of the competing crews are from off island, we cannot wait any longer to make a decision otherwise they will be incurring expenses that they cannot reclaim."

"Jersey Rally would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank the Island’s Constables who have worked with us over road closures throughout this difficult period."

"Furthermore, we would like to thank Condor and the Merton Hotel for being so accommodating", the committee said.

This year's Rally, which had been scheduled for 9-10 October, would have marked the centenary of the Jersey Motorcycle and Light Car Club.

It is the biggest motorsport event in the Channel Islands, attracting as many as 80 crews for two days of racing on closed roads around the island.