NORRIS, Tenn., May 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 9 Lakes of East Tennessee will roar to life in 2026 as the highly anticipated Overmountain Rally Tennessee 2026 returns September 18 and 19 with a throwback spirit inspired by the golden era of automobile racing and legendary manufacturer rivalries. This year's event is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated rally competitions in American rally history, bringing elite national and international teams to the mountain roads of Tennessee.
Fans can expect an unprecedented lineup of top-tier rally talent and factory-backed competition, including entries from MINI USA competing in the Limited 4WD and Limited 2WD classes, the internationally acclaimed Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team fielding RC2 class entries, and Block House Racing with its high-profile Hyundai and Rockstar Energy-backed program competing in the RC2 division.
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