Editing Rallying (section)

=== Special stage ===
{{Main|Special stage (rallying)|Power Stage}}
[[File:Rali_de_Castelo_Branco_2017_DSC_5297_(32564588084).jpg|thumb|Start line of a special stage, the end of the start line zone is marked by a board]]
Special stages (SS) must be used when using timing for classifying competitors in speed competitions. These stages are preceded by a time control marking the boundary of a road section and the special stage. The competitors proceed to the '''start line''' from where they begin the special stage at a prescribed time, and are timed until they cross the '''flying finish''' in motion before safely coming to a stop at the '''stop control''' which acts as a time control for the following road section and the place for the crews to find out their time of completing the stage. To avoid interruptions and hindering other competitors the road between the time control and the end of the start line zone, and between the flying finish and stop control are both considered as under parc fermé conditions, crews are not allowed to get out of their car.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=2022 FIA WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP – SPORTING REGULATIONS |url=https://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/wrcsr_2022_22-03-22_blue_updates.pdf}}</ref><ref name=":3" />

A '''Super Special Stage''' runs contrary to the ordinary running of a special stage, the reasons for which should be explained in the supplementary regulations. This may be where head-to-head stages are run in a crossover loop style, or if a short asphalt city stage with [[Doughnut (driving)|donuts]] around hay bails is run on a gravel rally for example.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":2" />

A '''Power Stage''' is used in the WRC and European Rally Championship, it is simply a nominated special stage that alone awards championship points to the fastest crews.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":2" />

A '''Shakedown''' is often included in an itinerary but does not form part of the competition. Crews can do multiple passes of a special stage to practice or trial different set ups. In some championships, a '''Qualifying Stage''' may also run alongside a shakedown to determine '''road order''', the order in which competitors will compete.<ref name=":0" />