26th Rally dei Nebrodi (Castell'Umberto Stage)
The motor race on the roads of the Nebrodi Park, featuring the new Castell'Umberto special stage
About Rally dei Nebrodi
The Rally dei Nebrodi
The Rally dei Nebrodi is a staple of the Sicilian rally calendar, organized by the CST Sport team based in Sant'Angelo di Brolo, in the heart of the Nebrodi Park in the province of Messina. The event takes place on spectacular mountain roads that wind through some of the most characteristic towns in the Messina hinterland, attracting enthusiasts, crews, and spectators from all over Sicily and beyond every year.
The 2026 Innovation: The Castell'Umberto Special Stage
The 26th edition, held from June 5 to 7, 2026, marked the debut of a brand-new special stage in the Municipality of Castell'Umberto, strongly requested by the municipal administration to bring this major competition to its local roads. The new "Castell'Umberto" stage was added to the Saturday program, run twice, and immediately became one of the most popular sections for spectators.
The Race Route
The official start was given on Saturday, June 6, at 2:30 PM from Sant'Angelo di Brolo. The first day featured the new "Castell'Umberto" stage at 3:53 PM, followed by the "Raccuja" stage, with both repeated in the evening. The final leg on Sunday, June 7, consisted of six special stages in total, with the "Piraino" and "Sant'Angelo" stages run three times each, for a total of ten timed stages. The arrival on the podium in Sant'Angelo di Brolo was scheduled for 6:35 PM, followed by the awards ceremony in Piazza Marchese.
A Regional Competition
The Rally dei Nebrodi is valid for important regional and zonal competitions: the ACI Sport 9th Zone Rally Cup, the Sicilian Rally Championship, and the Zonal Rally Trophy for historic cars. The 2026 edition saw over one hundred crews at the start, with a strong field of top-tier Rally2 cars, confirming the growing importance of the event in the Sicilian motorsport scene.
Sport, Territory, and Tradition in the Nebrodi
Beyond the competitive aspect, the Rally dei Nebrodi is an opportunity for tourism promotion and a celebration for the involved municipalities. The roads of the Nebrodi Park, amidst forests, mountain views, and historic villages in the province of Messina, provide a natural backdrop for the special stages. For Castell'Umberto, joining the race route in 2026 was an important recognition and showcase for the entire Nebrodi region.
Rally dei Nebrodi — edition 2026
26th Rally dei Nebrodi 2026
The 2026 edition took place from June 5 to 7, with scrutineering and shakedown on Friday, June 5, in Gliaca di Piraino, the first leg of the race on Saturday, June 6, and the final leg on Sunday, June 7. The big news was the new Castell'Umberto special stage, included in the first day's program and requested by the municipal administration.
The Route
Start on Saturday, June 6, at 2:30 PM from Sant'Angelo di Brolo, with two passes on "Castell'Umberto" (3:53 PM and 7:55 PM) and "Raccuja". On Sunday, the "Piraino" and "Sant'Angelo" stages were repeated three times each, for a total of ten special stages. Arrival and awards ceremony in Piazza Marchese in Sant'Angelo di Brolo.
The Winners
The 26th edition was won by Marco Pollara and Giuseppe Princiotto in a Skoda Fabia RS Rally2, who set the fastest time in nine out of ten stages. Second place went to Dario Salpietro and Francesco Galati, third to Filippo Ferraro and Cono Bruno. Among the historic cars, Gabriele Fiumara and Giovanni Marino won in a Renault 5 Turbo.
Programme Rally dei Nebrodi 2026
Friday, June 5: sporting and technical scrutineering, shakedown (7:00 AM - 11:00 AM).
Saturday, June 6: start at 2:30 PM from Sant'Angelo di Brolo; SS "Castell'Umberto" (3:53 PM), SS "Raccuja" (4:28 PM), repeat SS "Raccuja" (7:05 PM) and SS "Castell'Umberto" (7:55 PM); parc fermé at 8:35 PM.
Sunday, June 7: six special stages; SS "Piraino" (9:39 AM, 1:19 PM, 4:59 PM) and SS "Sant'Angelo" (11:02 AM, 1:52 PM, 5:32 PM); arrival at 6:35 PM and awards ceremony in Piazza Marchese.
Highlights Rally dei Nebrodi 2026
- Absolute novelty: the new Castell'Umberto special stage
- Ten timed stages on the roads of the Nebrodi Park
- Over one hundred crews at the start, with twelve Rally2 cars
- Victory for Marco Pollara and Giuseppe Princiotto in a Skoda Fabia RS Rally2
- Live streaming of the special stages
Prices Rally dei Nebrodi 2026
Practical information — Rally dei Nebrodi
How to get there
Castell'Umberto is located in the hinterland of the province of Messina, within the Nebrodi Park. By car, it can be reached from the A20 Messina-Palermo motorway (exit at Brolo or Rocca di Caprileone) and then driving inland. The nearest train station is Brolo-Capo d'Orlando, on the Tyrrhenian line.
Tips
During the special stages, some roads are closed to traffic: please check the official program and municipal ordinances for schedules and permitted viewing points. We recommend arriving early and following the instructions of the organizers and law enforcement.
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