Rallye
Monte-Carlo Historique
The exciting 28th Edition of the event
runs from 29th January to 7th February 2026
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Tony
Smith and Richard Jenner
Reports from
Tony Smith as he and Richard Jenner on their way in the MGRV8
to Monaco. |
Start
of Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique 2026
An MGRV8 is in the 2026 Monte Carlo Classique Historique Rally
and got under way on Thursday 29th January 2026 at John O' Groats
in Northeast Scotland. Link
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Day
1 and 2 to South Queensferry &
Hull
Details of the Scottish leg over the first two days to Hull
for the ferry to Rotterdam.
Link & Link
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Day
3 and 4 of the route to Monaco. Tony reports “not
many photos from Reims and Bourg en Bresse. Today we are heading
to Gap”.
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Day
5 update - “day 5 to Gap, should be on the Mediterranean
later today”. Gap is a town in south eastern France - a
popular, high-altitude city (750 meters or.2,435ft).
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Day
6 update - “Tony Smith says they have arrived
in slightly warmer climes on the Mediterranean. Tony
and co-driver Richard Jenner will enjoy recovering after their
1,500 mile journey from John O'Groats to Monaco and meeting
up with fellow drivers. Link |
Map
& satnav - Richard Jenner's navigation skills
helped keep the MGRV8 on the route through the Highlands and
Borders down to Hull and then through Holland, Belgium and France
for a successful arrival at Monaco..
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 Awards
evening at Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique 2026 with
a finisher's medal and a special mention for Tony & Richard.
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Tony
Smith and Richard Jenner at the awards evening. They
covered just under 2,000 miles in the MGRV8 to Monte Carlo. |
