Getting Into Rallying....

Often called forest racing, rallying is a very exciting category of motor sport. You gain skills which provide you with enjoyment during competition, as well as benefit your everyday driving.

Club Rallying
Club rallying lets you enjoy the social aspects of the sport, improve your driving confidence and skills, and have a great time with people of similar interest. The two-person team - the driver and co-driver (navigator) - is central to rally competition. Both members experience the thrill of competing, and discover their strengths in the car, as they compete in:

Navigational events - ideal for novice competitors
Route-charted events - the formula on which all Australian and World Rally Championship events are based

About The Australian Rally Super Series

What sort of car do I need?
Most novices start competing in small local events (often called trials) which are designed for the "family" car with a few additional safety items. More serious competitors may need to consider buying an inexpensive second-hand car to explore your driving limits further. Additional safety features become necessary as your level of competition increases.

Just What is a Modern Rally Car?

What do I do if I’m interested?
Contact your local CAMS office for more details, or to be put in touch with a rally club.

What does a rally sound like?

"Sounds of the Forest"
(200Kb File but worth the wait)

What’s my next step?
Once you have established yourself in club rallying, you may wish to move on to greater challenges. State level competition is the ideal stepping stone to National level competition.

What happens at the next level?
The Australian Rally Championship (ARC) is one of the most competitive rally series in the world. While the competition is tough at the top, the ARC is for competitors coming up through the ranks. With a number of classes and categories, challenging the competition in these classes is often as rewarding as victory.

Pace Noting
Pace noting is a system of shorthand which teams use to explain the nuances of the road, according to the driver’s instructions. Good pace-notes allow the driver to set up the car according to the angle of the corner, and gain competitive advantage. It is now standard form for co-drivers at National level and in some State level events. Many rally clubs hold pace noting schools.

What about the excitement of a Navigator/Co-Driver?
Co-drivers or navigators are an essential part of the rally team, providing the direction on the road and often playing multiple roles central to the team's success. Navigation is sometimes the preferred role for people who want to rally, but not necessarily drive.

FIA Group N, A, Safety and other rules.

Rallying is fun.
Take the challenge, get out there and have some.

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