ARA to Launch Eight-Event 2027 National Championship
The 2027 American Rally Association season kicks off with the Sno*Drift Rally on February 5.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Motorsports
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The American Rally Association has finalized its 2027 National Championship calendar, which features eight distinct events held across the United States. The season will conclude in November with the Boone Forest Rally serving as the series finale.
Why it matters
The schedule adjustments include the Overmountain Rally Tennessee entering a hiatus to allow staff to support the upcoming WRC Rally US event. Additionally, the Ojibwe Forests Rally has been shifted to Super Regional status for the 2027 campaign.
The 2027 season consists of eight national events, each spanning two days of competition. The organization is also managing three separate regional championships alongside the national series.
The players
American Rally Association
This is the primary sanctioning body for rally racing events held across the United States.
The details
The season begins in early February and progresses through various terrains before finishing in Kentucky and Tennessee. Organizers have prioritized the integration of the Boone Forest Rally into the national slot to wrap up the year's competition.
Timeline
February 5-6, 2027: Sno*Drift Rally
March 12-13, 2027: Rally in the 100 Acre Wood
April 17-18, 2027: Olympus Rally
May 14-16, 2027: Oregon Trail Rally
November 12-13, 2027: Boone Forest Rally
Season Trajectory
The addition of the Boone Forest Rally as a season finale marks a strategic shift in the championship's competitive landscape. By aligning resources with the WRC Rally US, the ARA is attempting to bolster the prominence of domestic rally events within the global motorsport hierarchy.
Teams and competitors should prepare for the season-long points race across eight national rounds. The shift in event status for the Ojibwe Forests Rally will specifically impact how points are accrued for those targeting regional versus national titles.
The takeaway
Rally enthusiasts should watch for the full regional calendar in the coming weeks to understand the complete 2027 racing landscape. The move to a new season finale underscores a push to keep the championship title fight active until the final November event.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by RACER.
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