Rally of the Bay:

Directors notes:

Just Released - Service Instructions for Rally of the Bay

The Service Instructions for Rally of the Bay have now been released.  You can download a copy of them here.  Make sure you review these before the big event - now less than two weeks away!

Required - Competitor Information for Media

Perhaps you've already heard that Will Hagon has been engaged to act as the MC for the Rally of the Bay, and will be manning the PA system at the Promotional Start and Spectator Points 3 and 5.  Will wants to know a little bit about each of the competitors - who you are, about your team, about your car - so that he can share that information with the crowds as you drive past.  Help us out by completing this questionnaire, so that Will can introduce you properly!

Rally Dinner at the Bay Waters Resort on Friday July 29

Download pdf with information here

Big Prizes in the Kumho Tyre Changing Competition.

Just for a bit more fun, 8 crews will be selected at random at the Rally of the Bay to compete for $2,000 of Kumho Tyres in a tyre changing competition to be held just before the promotional start on July 30. More details are available at here and note that originality and inventiveness will be welcomed.

More Information about the Rally of the Bay

The Batemans Bay Football club will have their canteen going throughout the day – in the service park – with a range of food to keep your crew going. They intend to be open from 11am right up until 7pm.

The rally finishes at the Service Park Control adjacent to Rally HQ. The chefs from Club Catalina will be providing a hot buffet meal of roasts, curries, etc for only $15.00 per head and will be available from 8pm until 11pm. The after event function and presentation will take place in the auditorium of the Club Catalina Sports and Leisure Club, which is where Rally HQ is located, and Rally Check In and the Competitors Briefing will also be held. Club Management have confirmed that the bar at the will remain open until 12 midnight.

We recommend that once you finish and hand your card in for scoring that you take your car back to your motel (as so many of them are within easy walking distance) and then you can have a few sherbets’ and enjoy the evening and the presentation.

Rally of the Bay Press Release 20 June 2011

2011 Rally of the Bay – Saturday, July 30, 2011

Run on arguably the best roads in all of New South Wales, this event is sure to be one not to be missed. The event is structured to re-unite rallying with the local community by bringing the rally and the promotional activities into the town and regional media.
The Rally of the Bay is a round of the Australian 2WD Rally Masters, the Pipe KIng Southern Cross Rally Series and the RaceBrakes Rookie series. AASA Log Books and Licenses are welcome.
A ceremonial start at midday beside the river will kick things off, giving locals the rare opportunity to see the competitors and the field of predominantly classic 2WD cars, up close. With shop fronts and the ocean within an arm’s reach of the start ramp, this is sure to excite all involved and really rev up the atmosphere.
As the cars first turn their wheels, they face approximately 155 competitive kilometers to conquer. Held over 7 stages, of some of the most flowing, readable and truly enjoyable roads that should be referred to as the holy grail of rallying. Many of the stages are quite wide with grip available throughout their entirety. The roads lend themselves to huge Scandinavian flicks, extremely late braking, and the occasional crowd pleasing donut.
Not only are the roads truly world class, fair rainfall over the past few months has really made this entire region such a picturesque backdrop for a high profile rally. With green ferns lining the stage edge, hardwood trees as far as the eye can see, and plenty of creek crossings, this is sure to be an inspiring adventure. However, don’t forget your lights! With the first car not due to finish the rally until 7:30pm, there is plenty of competition to be done after the sun sets.
Spectators will have plenty of chances to view all the action, with 5 competitive spectator points during the rally. The final spectator point is a beauty and will be fully lit with flood-lights and have live commentary with up to date results and rally news. So bring your cheer squads and let them see how the drivers perform a handbrake turn, a Scandinavian flick, or how sometimes it can all go wrong….
Although the service park and finish are all located in the one location near the centre of Batemans Bay, the relaxed format allows time for service crews to get to spectator points to see their own car – plus many others – and get back to service with time to spare.
The hills of the New South Wales south coast will soon be re-united with an almost forgotten friend…. The sound of screaming 2 wheel drive monsters…