Author: RallyNSW

Coffs Harbour, NSW – The rallying community eagerly anticipates the return of the Coffs Coast Rally, set to take place on the 25th of May 2024. This iconic event, which holds cherished memories for many rally enthusiasts, is making a comeback after several years, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Coffs Harbour & District Sporting Car Club.

The Coffs Coast Rally, a former WRC round that has left lasting impressions on competitors and spectators alike, will resume its place in the rally calendar starting this year. The organizing team has been hard at work to ensure a successful revival of this beloved event, aiming to establish it as an annual highlight for years to come.

Originally scheduled for the 20th of April, the event has been rescheduled to the 25th of May. This change was necessary due to a concurrent bicycle event that would have utilised some of the rally roads, as well as to allow ample time for comprehensive event organisation.

While initially planned as a round of the Clubman Rally Series and Hyundai-Kia Rally Series, the new date places it just two weeks before the Bega Valley Rally. To avoid potential scheduling conflicts and ensure the smooth flow of competition, the Coffs Coast Rally will not be part of these series in 2024.

Despite this adjustment, the Coffs Coast Rally is expected to draw a strong field of competitors, particularly from the north coast and Queensland regions. Its inclusion as a round of the Queensland Rally Championship further adds to its allure and competitive spirit.

For those not competing, the rally organisers extend an invitation to join as volunteers. Volunteering offers a unique opportunity to be part of this thrilling event while contributing to its smooth operation and success.

The NSW Rally Panel extends its best wishes to the diligent organising team for a successful event and looks forward to continued collaboration in 2024 and beyond.

For more information and updates on the Coffs Coast Rally, please visit www.rallynsw.com.au

For all inquiries, please contact: Sam Hill 0434 656 440

About Coffs Coast Rally: The Coffs Coast Rally is a historic rallying event held in Coffs Harbour, NSW, known for its challenging routes and enthusiastic rally community. After a hiatus, the event returns in 2024 under the management of the Coffs Harbour & District Sporting Car Club, promising an exciting competition and a renewed spirit of rally excellence.

Narooma, NSW – The highly anticipated Narooma Forest Rally, initially scheduled for the 31st of August 2024, will now take place a week earlier on the 24th of August 2024. This change comes in response to a request from Eurobodalla Shire, citing the local football grand final to be held on the originally planned weekend at the rally’s service park.

Eurobodalla Shire noted that the rescheduling was necessary due to the overlap with the football grand final, which would have posed logistical challenges for both events. Additionally, the demand for accommodation during the grand final weekend would have made it difficult for rally participants and spectators to secure suitable lodging.

Despite the date change, the Narooma Forest Rally remains a pivotal event in the NSW rally scene and will continue to showcase top-tier competition. In 2024, it will serve as a round of several prestigious rally series:

• NSW Rally Championship
• NSW Clubman Rally Series
• NSW Hyundai-Kia Rally Series
• East Coast Classic Rally Series 2WD
• East Coast Classic Rally Series 4WD

“Narooma is one of the most popular events on the NSW Rally Calendar for good reason,” said Rob O’Toole, Chairman of the NSW Rally Panel. “We appreciate the understanding of all stakeholders regarding this date change and look forward to an exciting and successful rally.”

For those not competing, the rally organisers extend an invitation to join as volunteers. Volunteering offers a unique opportunity to be part of this thrilling event while contributing to its smooth operation and success.

Stay updated on the Narooma Forest Rally by visiting https://www.naroomaforestrally.com.au/

For all inquiries, please contact:  Adrian Dudok 0417 251 011

About Narooma Forest Rally: The Narooma Forest Rally is an annual motorsport event held in Narooma, NSW, showcasing top-level rallying across various categories.The rally attracts participants and spectators from across the region and beyond, contributing to the vibrant motorsport culture in New South Wales.

UPDATE: Nominations must be received by Motorsport Australia NSW/ACT Administration by 5.00pm Thursday 22nd February, 2024.

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.

You can now purchase your seats to the 2023 NSW Rally Awards Presentation Night and 2024 Season Launch from the link in the menu above!! A 3 course meal will be served and drinks can be purchased from the bar. All other information can be found in the link.

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

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.

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.