Adriana Pallister

Whether you’re competing, servicing, officiating or spectating, you’ll be well looked after at the 2026 Lazer Rally of the Bay.

🍴 The Coastal Chef will be serving a delicious range of fresh tortillas, breakfast options, organic cold drinks and house-made sweet treats from 6:30am to 6:30pm.

☕ Coffee Driven Mobile Café will be keeping everyone fuelled with barista-made coffee and a selection of hot and cold drinks from 7:00am until late afternoon.

There’s no need to leave the Service Park – great food and coffee will be available all day!

👉 See the full menu and catering information: https://nsscc.com.au/rally-of-the-bay/#catering

📅 Saturday 25 July 2026
📍 Hoosier Tire Service Park, Batemans Bay

Competitors at the 2026 Lazer Rally of the Bay will have the opportunity to test their cars under both daylight and night-time conditions, with entries now open for the event’s official Friday Shakedown. The Shakedown will be held on Friday, 24th July, from 2:30 pm until 6:30 pm, ahead of the third round of the Shamrock Haulage NSW Rally Championship in Batemans Bay on Saturday.

With the session continuing after sunset, the Lazer Rally of the Bay is expected to offer one of the few after-dark rally shakedowns held in Australia. Event Director Nigel Bland said the extended session would provide competitors with a valuable opportunity to test their cars, refine their setup and prepare for the demanding South Coast forest roads.

“An after-dark Shakedown is something quite unique to our event and gives competitors the chance to test their cars in conditions they would not normally experience during a pre-event session,” Bland said. “It will be a great opportunity for teams to make sure everything is working correctly before the rally and, importantly, to test their lighting systems as daylight fades.”

The Shakedown stage will be 2.88 kilometres in length, with each complete loop covering approximately 5.06 kilometres, as detailed in the official Shakedown Roadbook.

The entry fee is $350 per vehicle and is payable within the Wolf Sports entry portal: https://wolfsports.co/au/rally/event/lazer-rally-of-the-bay

To reduce the additional requirements placed on officials and ensure the session operates safely and efficiently, passenger rides will not be permitted. Only registered competitors and crew members listed in the approved vehicle entry will be allowed to participate.

The Friday Shakedown will lead into the 2026 Lazer Rally of the Bay, a single-day event based in Batemans Bay on Saturday, 25th July. The rally is Round Three of the Shamrock Haulage NSW Rally Championship and also includes rounds of the NSW Clubman Rally Series, the East Coast Classic Rally Series, the ACT Regional Rally Series and a Regularity Rally competition.

On the 25th of July, the 2026 Lazer Rally of the Bay, based in Batemans Bay on the South Coast of New South Wales, will once again showcase the future of rallying through the RD Cup Regularity Rally, with several first-time competitors ready to tackle the same forest roads used by crews in the Bay Stages and Bay Ramble.

Among the most anticipated entries are the aptly named “Gravel Girls”, with Teneille O’Hara and Abby Bromfield teaming up with their fathers to contest their first full rally event.

For Teneille, the event marks a significant milestone in her motorsport journey. Having recently obtained her learner’s permit, she will step into the driver’s seat and take on the challenge of regularity rallying on some of the South Coast’s renowned rally roads.

Meanwhile, Abby will be gaining valuable experience from the co-driver’s seat alongside her father. While she may be doing so somewhat reluctantly, those who know Abby understand her sights are firmly set on getting behind the wheel as soon as she earns her own learner’s permit.

Both girls are already well-known competitors in Motorkhana and Khanacross events, where they have developed impressive car control, discipline and competitive instincts. Those skills should serve them well as they transition to rallying, with the RD Cup providing the perfect opportunity to experience the challenge of a full rally while sharing the same roads as crews competing in the Bay Stages and Bay Ramble.

While the RD Cup showcases the next generation of rally talent, the Bay Stages field also features an exciting developing crew in Jaydon Pincot and Jo Moore. Pincot will contest the full rally with Moore, whose reputation as a competitor and mentor has helped introduce many newcomers to the sport through her Introduction to Co-Driving courses. Running from the official roadbook and eligible for NSW Clubman Rally Series points, the pairing represents another example of the pathways available for emerging competitors to build experience and progress within the sport.

Adding to the family atmosphere of the event is another intriguing entry, with Oscar and Brett Middleton set to swap their usual roles for the weekend. The father-and-son combination will reverse responsibilities as they take on the unique demands of regularity rallying from a fresh perspective, adding another fascinating storyline to this year’s field.

The RD Cup continues to be an important stepping stone into rallying, offering competitors the chance to experience the sport’s challenge, camaraderie and excitement in an accessible format. With young talents such as Teneille, Abby and Jaydon taking the next step in their rally careers, supported by experienced family members and mentors, the 2026 Lazer Rally of the Bay promises to showcase the bright future of rallying on the South Coast.

As rally weekend approaches, the spotlight will shine across the full spectrum of competitors contesting the 2026 Lazer Rally of the Bay. Whether chasing victory in the Bay Stages, enjoying the adventure of the Bay Ramble, or taking their first steps into the sport through the RD Cup, crews of all ages and experience levels will come together to create another memorable chapter in this classic South Coast rally. From future stars to seasoned campaigners, the Rally of the Bay continues to embody the spirit, challenge and camaraderie that make rallying one of Australia’s great motorsport disciplines.

For media inquiries, sponsorship opportunities, or competitor information, please contact Nigel Bland, Director, 2026 Lazer Rally of the Bay – president@nsscc.com.au

-ENDS-

For more information, please contact:
John McCredie – Media and Public Relations Manager on 0413 042 763 or email adriana.pallister@nsscc.com.au
Nigel Bland – Club President on email president@nsscc.com.au

Photo: Teneille O’Hara at a recent ProSpeed Tarmac Rallysprint Event. Credit: Chequered Flag Photography

The North Shore Sporting Car Club is inviting volunteers and officials to be part of the team that will deliver the 2026 Lazer Rally of the Bay on Saturday 25 July 2026.

Volunteers are an essential part of every rally, helping to ensure the event is run safely and successfully. Whether you’re an experienced official or would like to get involved in rallying for the first time, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

There are a variety of roles available throughout the event, and new volunteers will be supported by experienced officials, making it a great opportunity to learn more about the sport and experience rallying from the inside.

If you’d like to be part of one of NSW’s premier forest rally events, you can register your interest by registering online:

The North Shore Sporting Car Club would like to thank all of our volunteers and officials for their ongoing support. Your dedication and commitment are what make events like the Lazer Rally of the Bay possible.

We look forward to seeing you in Batemans Bay!

The 2026 Lazer Rally of the Bay is excited to announce a number of Stage Partners who will be supporting this year’s event in Batemans Bay.

The North Shore Sporting Car Club would like to thank the following businesses for getting behind the event and supporting rallying in NSW:

• MCA Suspension
• Premier Panel Beating
• Shamrock Haulage
• Motorsport Connections
• Hoosier Tires Australia
• Pro Speed Racing
• BG Australia
• Techworkz Automotive

Support from businesses like these plays an important role in helping deliver major rally events and ensuring competitors and spectators continue to enjoy high-quality rallying on the NSW calendar.

The club is proud to have these businesses involved with the 2026 event and encourages competitors, teams, and fans to support the companies that support rallying.

The 2026 Lazer Rally of the Bay will be held on Saturday 25th July 2026 in Batemans Bay, NSW.

Have you ever wanted to drive on a real rally stage?

The Shamrock Haulage RD Cup, held as part of the 2026 Lazer Rally of the Bay, provides a unique opportunity for competitors to experience the excitement of rallying on closed forest roads without needing a fully prepared rally car.

Using the first four special stages of the event, the RD Cup is run as a Rally Regularity competition. Open to road-registered vehicles that meet the event’s safety requirements, the competition is designed to introduce newcomers to the sport while also providing an enjoyable challenge for experienced competitors.

Unlike traditional rallying, where the fastest crew wins, Rally Regularity is all about precision and teamwork. Competitors use a roadbook to navigate the course and attempt to match a target time set by the organisers for each special stage.

The scoring system rewards accuracy. Crews receive penalty points based on how close they are to the target time, with the lowest overall score winning the event. To ensure a fair and enjoyable competition, target times are based on average speeds of no more than 70 km/h, with some stages potentially set at lower averages depending on conditions.

The RD Cup is an ideal next step for competitors who have participated in Khanacross, Rallysprints, or other grassroots motorsport events and are looking to experience the challenge of navigating and driving on closed rally roads. It is also a great opportunity for enthusiasts who have always wanted to see what rallying is all about.

With competitors tackling the same roads as the main rally field, the Shamrock Haulage RD Cup offers a genuine rally experience in a controlled and accessible format.

The 2026 Lazer Rally of the Bay will be held on Saturday 25th July 2026 in Batemans Bay, NSW.

For more information about the Shamrock Haulage RD Cup, including eligibility requirements and regulations, visit:
https://nsscc.com.au/rally-of-the-bay/#regularity