# Rali Ceredigion motorsport event > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rali-ceredigion-motorsport-event > Updated: 2026-08-31T14:16:43.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Rali Ceredigion is scheduled to take place near Aberystwyth from September 4 to 6, serving as the penultimate round of the European Rally Championship (ERC) and the final asphalt event of the season. The event has received a record 149 entries from 18 different countries. Championship leader Teemu Suninen enters the rally with a 25-point advantage, though he will be navigating the Ceredigion stages for the first time. He faces competition from drivers such as Andrea Mabellini, MikoĊ‚aj Marczyk, and Jakub Matulka. Additionally, five-time World Rally Championship winner Kris Meeke is set to make a notable return to the ERC driving a Toyota GR Yaris Rally2. The event will cross the Welsh counties of Ceredigion and Powys and includes two night stages. While temporary road closures will be in effect, Ceredigion County Council is promoting the rally as a significant economic opportunity for local businesses. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Rali Ceredigion returns to Wales for European Rally Championship The JDS Machinery Rali Ceredigion returns to Wales from September 4-6 as a key European Rally Championship round, featuring championship leader Teemu Suninen and the return of Kris Meeke. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rali-ceredigion-returns-to-wales-for-european-rally-championship ### 2026-08-29: Rali Ceredigion to host 149 entries in Aberystwyth Rali Ceredigion returns to Aberystwyth from September 4-6 with a record 149 entries from 18 countries, featuring the FIA European Rally Championship and the debut of the FIA European Historic Rally Championship 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rali-ceredigion-to-host-149-entries-in-aberystwyth --- Cite as: Rali Ceredigion motorsport event. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/rali-ceredigion-motorsport-event