Race and Rally: UK and Ireland's Trusted Motorsport Parts Specialist — Reviews, Partnerships and 2026 Guide

For over two decades, Race and Rally has supplied rally competitors, circuit racers, and motorsport teams across the UK, Ireland, and beyond with professional-grade parts, FIA-approved safety equipment, and factory-backed rally cars. Based in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, the company has grown from a specialist parts supplier into the official Stellantis Motorsport importer for the UK and Ireland, promoting national championship series and supporting drivers from clubman level through to international competition. With a second showroom opened in County Donegal in 2024 and a prize fund exceeding €90,000 across their 2026 rally cup programmes, Race and Rally sits at the centre of competitive motorsport in these islands.

About Race and Rally

Race and Rally was founded just after the turn of the millennium by Raymond Moore, a Lisburn-based motorsport competitor, alongside his wife Colleen. The business started when Raymond became the UK and Ireland distributor for Citroen Racing in 2006, a partnership that gave the company direct access to factory parts, technical support, and competition vehicles from one of rallying's most successful manufacturers.

That relationship with French motorsport expanded steadily. Race and Rally added Peugeot Sport distribution for the UK and Ireland, covering the Peugeot 208 in R2, R4, R5, and Rally4 trim, as well as the 308 TCR. In subsequent years, both Opel Motorsport and Lancia Corse HF joined the Race and Rally family, making the company the sole Stellantis Motorsport importer for the UK and Irish markets. The business trades as R&R Logistics (NI) Ltd. from its headquarters at 16 Longstone Street, Lisburn, BT28 1TP.

Today the team includes Raymond, Colleen, and full-time staff members Jonathan and Ryan, all of whom are active competitors themselves. That first-hand racing experience shapes every aspect of the operation, from technical advice on gearbox components to on-event support at rally stages across Europe.

What Race and Rally Sells

The product range covers virtually every category a rally or circuit competitor needs:

Complete rally cars: Peugeot 208 Rally4, Citroen C3 Rally2, Opel Corsa Rally4, and Lancia Ypsilon Rally4, assembled and ready to race
Crew safety gear: Race suits, gloves, shoes, FIA underwear, HANS and hybrid neck support systems, helmets from Arai, Bell, Stilo, Zamp, and OMP
Cockpit components: Race seats from Atech Racing, harnesses, steering wheels, fire extinguisher systems, trip meters, electrical systems, batteries, switches, sensors, and displays
Engine and transmission: Exhausts, radiators, oil coolers, turbo components, gearboxes, clutch assemblies, and differentials
Co-driver equipment: Stopwatches, pacenote lights, trip meters, intercom systems
Ancillary products: Goodridge hoses and fittings (custom fabricated to spec), Lazer high-performance lighting, Brembo Racing brake components, and Motul oils

The company also runs a workshop staffed by trained technicians who carry out preparation, servicing, and technical development work on competition vehicles.

Customer Reviews and Testimonials

Race and Rally's reputation has been built through direct relationships within a tight-knit motorsport community rather than high-volume review platforms. Competitors tend to return season after season, and word-of-mouth referrals carry significant weight in a sport where equipment reliability is non-negotiable.

RMS Motoring (Northern Ireland's largest motoring outlet): In a feature profiling the business, RMS reported that many customers see Race and Rally as "the perfect intermediary for a language barrier that stands between them and the French supply chain for factory replacement parts." The article noted that the company now has regular customers from as far as Cyprus, the Turks and Caicos Islands, and Barbados, a reach that reflects genuine trust in their sourcing and technical advice.
Motorsport community (forums and social media): On the RMS Motoring Forum, competitors consistently recommend Race and Rally for Citroen and Peugeot factory parts, citing fast turnaround and direct access to the French parts pipeline that few other UK or Irish suppliers can match. The business's own Facebook community, operating under the handle @raceandrallyni from Lisburn, shows active engagement from competitors sharing event results, build updates, and product feedback.
On-event reputation: Race and Rally attends numerous rallies and events annually across the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe, providing trackside parts sales and technical support. Their presence at service parks is well known among competitors, and the company describes itself as going "above and beyond" for customers, a claim backed by over two decades of repeat business from professional and amateur teams alike.

Case Studies and Real-World Results

Two examples show how Race and Rally delivers value beyond simply selling parts.

Stellantis Rally Cup Ireland, 2024 season: Raymond Moore structured a support programme for Citroen C3 Rally2 competitors in both the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship and the National Rally Championship, with a combined season purse of €110,500. As reported by the Irish Examiner, Moore explained: "I wanted to run some form of support and incentives for our Citroen C3 family of customers." The programme distributed €9,500 per round in the ITRC (€5,000 to the winner, €3,000 for second, €1,500 for third) and €5,500 per round in the National Championship. The initiative was backed by Stellantis Motorsport and Michelin, demonstrating Race and Rally's ability to bring together manufacturer support and tyre partner backing for the benefit of privateers who would otherwise compete without factory incentives.
Fire Safety Stick adoption in motorsport: Race and Rally led the introduction of the Fire Safety Stick to mainstream motorsport, a product that has since become standard equipment in many competition vehicles. The compact, residue-free extinguisher offers 50 to 100 seconds of discharge time (compared to roughly 7 seconds from a conventional 1kg powder unit), carries a 15-year shelf life, and is certified across Class A, B, C, Electrical, and F fire types. According to the manufacturer, over £3 million worth of cars and property have been saved through the product, and Race and Rally was instrumental in bringing it to the rally community's attention, stocking both the 25-second and 50-second variants from their Lisburn showroom.

Awards, Recognition, and Industry Credibility

Race and Rally's standing in the motorsport industry is defined less by trophy cabinets and more by the scale of the partnerships and championships they underpin.

Official Stellantis Motorsport UK and Ireland Importer: Holding the sole distribution rights for Citroen Racing (since 2006), Peugeot Sport, Opel Motorsport, and Lancia Corse HF across both the UK and Ireland is a status granted by one of the world's largest automotive groups. It requires demonstrated technical competence, logistics capability, and consistent customer service standards.
Stellantis Rally Cup and Trophy Promoter (2024 to present): Race and Rally promotes both the Stellantis Rally Cup Ireland and the Stellantis Rally Trophy UK. As confirmed by Stellantis Media in their 2026 season announcement, the combined prize fund for 2026 exceeds €90,000, with each series champion receiving a funded drive in the final round of the Hungarian Rally Championship with factory-supported team TRT, plus a test in the Lancia Ypsilon HF Rally2.
British Rally Championship Integration (2026): The Stellantis Rally Trophy UK joined the official British Rally Championship roster for the 2026 season, as announced by the BRC. This is one of the most lucrative career-pathway prizes in UK rallying, and Race and Rally's promotion of it places the company at the heart of the national championship structure.
Title Sponsor, Bishopscourt Stages: The Race and Rally Bishopscourt Stages serves as Round 1 of the Motorsport UK Northern Ireland Rally Championship. The 2026 edition, held on 7 March at Bishopscourt Race Circuit in County Down, attracted nearly 80 entries, as reported by The Motorsport Hub NI, making it one of the strongest opening rounds in recent championship history.

What Makes Race and Rally Stand Out in 2026

Factory-direct parts pipeline. As the sole Stellantis Motorsport importer for the UK and Ireland, Race and Rally provides direct access to genuine Citroen, Peugeot, Opel, and Lancia competition parts without intermediaries. For competitors running Rally4 or Rally2 machinery, this means shorter lead times, correct part numbers first time, and technical guidance from staff who know the cars inside out. As RMS Motoring noted, the company bridges the language barrier that can slow down direct ordering from French manufacturers.

Competitors who sell to competitors. Raymond Moore and his team are active in the sport, not observers. They attend events, run service operations, and understand the pressure of needing a clutch assembly at 11pm before a rally stage. That practical experience shapes stock decisions, technical advice, and the urgency with which orders are handled.

Championship-level investment in the sport. Few specialist retailers put over €90,000 annually into prize funds for their customers. By promoting the Stellantis Rally Cup and Trophy, Race and Rally actively builds the competitive ecosystem that sustains demand for the products they sell. The career pathway to European championship drives gives young competitors in Peugeot 208s and Opel Corsas a genuine progression route, and Race and Rally sits at the centre of that pipeline.

Multi-brand safety expertise. Stocking FIA-approved equipment from Arai, Bell, Stilo, OMP, Atech Racing, and Lifeline means the team can advise across brands rather than pushing a single manufacturer. Their early adoption of the Fire Safety Stick showed a willingness to bring genuinely better safety products to market ahead of the curve.

Fresh Updates and Developments

The most significant recent development is the opening of Race and Rally's second location in Ramelton, County Donegal, in 2024. Positioned five minutes from Letterkenny and close to the home of the iconic Donegal International Rally, the new showroom and warehouse was designed to improve delivery times across the Republic of Ireland and provide a better purchasing experience for customers in Euro-currency markets. The Ramelton store features a curated display of premium motorsport equipment alongside warehouse stock for fast dispatch.

In January 2023, the Lisburn headquarters itself had relocated to larger premises at 16 Longstone Street, reflecting the growth in both the parts business and the Stellantis distribution operation. Two location expansions in under 18 months signals a business scaling to meet rising demand.

For the 2026 season, the Stellantis Rally Trophy UK has been integrated into the British Rally Championship for the first time, broadening the series' exposure and giving competitors access to the BRC's media coverage, live timing, and spectator audience. The Lancia Ypsilon Rally4 has also been added as an eligible car alongside the Peugeot 208 Rally4 and Opel Corsa Rally4, giving competitors three factory-supported options within the Stellantis stable.

On the product side, Race and Rally continues to expand its range of Atech Racing seats, which now comply with the new FIA 8855-2024 seat safety standard offering a 10-year homologation lifespan, a significant improvement over the previous five-year cycle.

Conclusion

Race and Rally has spent over 20 years doing one thing well: supplying motorsport competitors with the right parts, the right advice, and the right support to keep them racing. The Stellantis distribution partnership, the championship promotions worth over €90,000 in annual prize money, the two physical locations serving both sides of the Irish border, and the team's own competition experience all point to a business that is genuinely embedded in the sport it serves. For any rally or circuit competitor in the UK or Ireland looking for factory-backed parts, FIA-certified safety equipment, or a supplier who understands what matters at 2am in a service park, Race and Rally remains the reference point in 2026.