NORTH Coast 500 locals have been left fuming as hundreds of cars are set to descend on the iconic route for a "super rally" next year. Up to 140 cars will drive along the 516-mile road in June as part of the event, causing huge concern among residents. Advertisement 5 Up to 140 cars will be driving along the route for the event Credit: Getty 5 Plans for the rally have left locals in the area concerned Credit: Getty 5 The club is planning a huge rally in June stopping at the scenic hamlet of Achmelvich Credit: Getty On top of that there are plans for other rallies, including a three day event.
Local Highland councillors were contacted on Monday by an Austrian called Roman Eggers from the "Back Road Club". The club is planning a huge rally in June stopping at the scenic hamlet of Achmelvich in Assynt . "We have about 130 - 140 participating cars and about 280 - 300 people per tour," wrote Mr Eggers.
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