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Minor Update to Competition ConditionsMinor Update to Competition Conditions

The following minor changes (in bold italics) have been made to the NSW Rally Competition Conditions due to a recent update to the “Rally Standing Regulations – Vehicles General” to the list of vehicle categories that are eligible to compete in Australia.

11.2.1 NSW Rally Championship

FIA Group R5, FIA Rally 2, FIA Rally 3, FIA Rally 4 & FIA Rally 5 vehicles are not eligible for points in this NSW Series.

11.2.4 Clubman Rally Series

Group AP4, Group G4 and FIA Group R5, FIA Rally 2, FIA Rally 3, FIA Rally 4 & FIA Rally 5 vehicles are not eligible for points in this NSW Series.

Vacancy for the Rally Panel Chair PositionVacancy for the Rally Panel Chair Position

As of the 29th February, 2024, Ian Bray will be resigning as Chair of the NSW Rally Panel making the position vacant. If you wish to nominate for the position of Panel Chair, please complete the form below ASAP and send to the Motorsport Australia NSW/ACT Administration at the address in the form. Also, please use the Contact Form on this website to let the Panel know of your intentions.

This is a significant role that has a bearing on the future of the sport of rallying in NSW so requires a great deal of commitment from anyone wishing to take on the role.

Our Grass Roots Rally Series Now the Hyundai/Kia Rally SeriesOur Grass Roots Rally Series Now the Hyundai/Kia Rally Series

As the Hyundai Excel X3 model is becoming more scarce and more expensive to buy, we have expanded eligibility to include a far wider range of Hyundai and Kia FWD models up to 1600cc. Still heavily restricted in what modifications can be carried out, it should create a more exciting Series where the cars are expected to retain a high degree of performance parity. Additionally, if you want to start modifying your Hyundai/Kia Series car beyond what is allowed, then we have added the Pocket Rocket Class to the Clubman Rally Series and then you are able to do modifications up to what is allowed in the Production Rally Car Regulations. If your driver seeding no longer makes you eligible for Clubman, there is also a Pocket Rocket Class in the NSW Rally Championship. Therefore, you can start rallying economically in a Hyundai/Kia Series car and progress all the way to the NSW Rally Championship, all in the same car. Further, there are no seeding restrictions in the Hyundai/Kia Rally Series so if you are a past competitor, no longer have the sort of budget required to run a Mitsubishi Evo, Subaru WRX, etc but really want to get out there again, this is also for you. Link to the following page for more details. https://rallynsw.com.au/neverbetter/

The Horizon Apartments Narooma Forest Rally Looking for VolunteersThe Horizon Apartments Narooma Forest Rally Looking for Volunteers

It’s that time again, Horizon Apartments Narooma Forest Rally is in the final stages of planning so now it’s my turn to find the volunteers required to run this awesome event.

This year Marty has found some new roads, we have 4 stages with 3 being repeated and we also have a new spectator point.

This event is a Round of:

East Coast Classic Rally Series 2 WD

East Coast Classic Rally Series 4 WD

NSW Clubman Rally Series

NSW Hyundai Rally Series and

the ACT Rally Series

So be prepared for some great rally action.

To make is event happen we will need the following:

8 time control officials

8 Start control officials

8 flying Finish officials

9 Stop control officials

15 manned road closures

and of course the all important Spectator Marshalls.

Once again, the time you give us is very (very) much appreciated by the organising committee and the BMSC so if you can help us please let me know as soon as possible.

Please respond by return email and cc Marty (mfholberton@gmail.com) – This will ensure that I get all  the responses if Hotmail decides to play up again!!!

Thanks again for your continued support of our events

Expanded and Full Field for Mitta Mountain Rally and Mitta MastersExpanded and Full Field for Mitta Mountain Rally and Mitta Masters

Mitta enjoyed 60 entries last year with VRC, Masters, VCRS and including ten entries from NSW, but with the downturn in VRC entries towards the end of 2022, Mitta Organisers were willing to accept the offer to also be part of the NSWRC in 2023, and deal with an oversubscribed field if it ever occurred.

The field limit has been increased from 60 to 80, and 90 entries have been received to date from the crews listed in the attached table.

The larger field is not expected to cause issues with roads in the forest, but will require the co-operation of crews to maintain a smoothly operating service park.

Entry fees have not been received yet from some of the listed entries. Entries will not be formally accepted until a full entry fee payment has also been received. Note that early bird discount closes on Wednesday 8 February. If the entry fee is not received from any of the following crews before the close of entries on 22 February (8 pm), then that crew will be removed from the Entry List and be replaced by the next available entry on the Reserve List.

Mitta Mountain Rally 4 March 2023– Supplementary Regulations now availableMitta Mountain Rally 4 March 2023– Supplementary Regulations now available

Supplementary Regulations have been released today at www.mittamountainrally.com for the opening round of the 2023 Motorsport Australia New South Wales Rally Championship and Till Hino Victorian Rally Championship.  Border Oils and Batteries are back on board again as the major event sponsor. 

The event will also include as a multi club event, the opening round of the 2023 LDV Geelong Victorian Club Rally Series.  The Mitta Masters multi-club event for classic cars and competitors also returns this year as the opening round of the East Coast Classic Rally Series. 

The Road team reports that the planned route has held up well to the wet year experienced here in Victoria. The superb views of Victorian peaks remain for co-drivers to enjoy and drivers to occasionally glance at.

The unique features of the Mitta event are all still there including the amazing service park on the golf course, modern Rally Base with excellent local catering, no repeat mountain stages, wrapped up with presentation that night in the cosy Mitta Pub.  The bus will operate from Dartmouth again.

It might pay to get online at www.mittamountainrally.com and get that entry in soon.  Discounted early bird entries close at midnight Wednesday 8 February.

2023 Supplementary Regulation Templates Available2023 Supplementary Regulation Templates Available

The Supplementary Regulation Templates for 2023 can be found at https://rallynsw.com.au/supp-reg-templates-entry-form/

These templates include all the elements and nuances required for your Supplementary Regulations comply with the many requirements of the NCR’s and the various National Rally Standing Regulations.