Off the track with Fergus Barlow

"The Best Rally In The World" A short documentary about risking it all in chase of another Mull Rally Win!Join Fergus and Heather in this amazing Rally Stages Media Production of the incredible Mull Rally dubbed "The Best Rally In The World"Fergus has founded the www.projectpodium.org Rally foundation to help support the next generation of mull rally talent and beyond. Please visit to find out more and find out how you can be a part of supporting the next generation of rally talent.

Sam Spencer is this years Mull 26, Rally Clerk Of the Course. We share a fantastically interesting podcast covering this year rally route, updates to the event, Sam’s Career to date and what it takes to become one of the UK’s youngest CoC’s.I really enjoyed this chat with Sam and very exciting to hear how this year’s Rally on Mull will look!This Podcast is proudly sponsored by the Bellachroy Inn in Dervaig, Isle of Mull. This beautiful local pub and hotel sits in the Centre of Dervaig and has long standing rally ties! Please share your support by booking your next mull stay with them. Visit: www.thebellachroy.co.ukThis Podcast is also partnered with Project Podium, Project Podium is a Mull Rally based foundation aimed at assisting young competitors into the rally with local knowledge and guidance. Project Podium also aimed to support competitors financially through its partners for as little as £10 per month. Please show your support if you can a join to become a partner. All new partners receive a Mull Rally poster provided by Rally Stages Media.Visit: www.projectpodium.org

Alan Scott or Alan 6r4 as some sim racers may know him has just come off the back of an incredible 10th place finish overall on the legendary Beatsons building supplies Mull Rally! This incredible result may come as a surprise from a 1.4 litre car that shouldn’t be anywhere near but a credit to the talent and ability of Alan who’s an esports British Rally Champion!! The cross over between Sim and real life is becoming all the more prevalent and we chat about how his sim racing has helped his real life ability.This Podcast is Proudly Sponsored by Asessippi Ski resort in Canada. Asessippi is a resort run by friendly Scottish couple Myrtle and Richard who make every effort for young adults to feel safe and at home when coming for a working ski season. Free Accomadation is provided and full visa assistance to get things moving. They offer an incredible opportunity for people to spread their wings and enjoy that period of life! Please reach out to them via the link 🔗 attached or email [email protected] To find out more

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Join me in another off the track podcast with the new and latest Mull Rally Clerk of the Course Colin Harkness. Colin has spent time working his way up the ranks in the organizing side of rallying but also comes from a wealth of navigating experience over the last 20 years. The Mull Rally 2025 route is discussed and some cracking new FULL length stages announced, awarded by the increase in average speeds. We touch briefly on why the 2024 rally had a surprise change of winner and what took so long for it to be concluded. Colin addresses this and looks forward to a bright and successful Mull Rally future. A big thanks to the podcast sponsors Viking OffshoreAsessippi Ski Slope And our continued partnership with the PROJECT PODIUM rally foundation. Please visit www.ProjectPodium.org To find out more about the foundation and how you can be a part of supporting the next generation in our amazing rally community

In Episode 13 of Off The Track, I sit down with two-time Mull Rally winner, Daniel Harper, for a deep dive into this year’s event, the highs and lows, and what the future holds for the Mull Rally. This episode is sponsored by Asessippi Ski Slope and Rally Stages, and I’m thrilled to bring you an in-depth look at Daniel’s thoughts and experiences from the 2024 rally.We kick things off by talking about the unique and controversial decisions this year, including the Stage 2 call that allowed the first 17 cars to drive through non-competitively and the incident that shook up Stage 1. Daniel shares his perspective on these events and the impact they had on his rally experience.Beyond the rally, we explore the international rally scene, touching on the welcoming culture of France’s rally events, which still embrace WRC cars—a contrast Daniel notes with pride and appreciation for the hospitality shown to rally drivers abroad.We also take a moment to recognize the tremendous efforts of stand-in co-driver Martin Cressey, who joined Daniel for this year’s rally. Despite Daniel’s own admission of being “no easy man to work with,” Martin performed exceptionally, guiding Daniel to a strong 2nd place finish and making his family proud.Finally, we delve into the big questions surrounding the future of the Mull Rally and rallying in general. Daniel opens up in a frank, honest discussion about where the sport is headed and what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for rally drivers, co-drivers, and fans.This episode is a must-watch for rally enthusiasts, especially those with a love for the Mull Rally and the incredible talents that bring it to life. Don’t miss out—hit play and join us for this exciting conversation!Special thanks to our sponsors:Asessippi Ski SlopeRally Stages

In this special episode of the Off The Track podcast, I sit down with Oliver and Ryan Yates from Rally Stages Media to talk all things rally. Filmed and produced by Rally Stages at the iconic Macdonald Arms Hotel in Tobermory, this episode is packed with stories from my rally career, my early days in karting, and the work I do outside of rallying, including my time with CalMac in the merchant navy and my experiences as a commercial diver.

In this episode of my Off the Track Motorsport Podcast, I sit down with the legendary Dougi Hall, a Mull Rally driver with over 20 entries and a rally-winning result in Ukraine! 🚗💨 Dougi shares incredible stories from his lifetime of rallying, from his unforgettable drives in iconic cars like the Ford Escort RS and the Focus WRC, to his experiences cycling around the Mull Rally stage. Joining us all the way from Spain, Dougi gives us a unique insight into the world of rallying—past, present, and future.