

New Event Date for 2022: 13th August
Planning for the 2021 AMH Rally of the Bay is underway. As we get closer to the event, you’ll be able to find everything you need from documentation to media releases, here on the website. Need to find us quickly? Just remember that rallyofthebay.com.au will bring you straight to this page!
There is now an FAQ section on this page. Please read this before contacting the event secretary.
There has been some extreme weather across the state over the past 12 months and this has seen a number of event cancellations due to the condition of forestry and shire roads. The Batemans Bay area has also suffered from these weather events and some of the traditional roads that are used for the event are not in any fit condition to be used in 2021. But don’t despair!! The team has been out in the forest scouting for new roads and we think you’ll like what we have found.
In 2021, there’ll be two separate events. The Bay Stages and Bay Ramble. Unfortunately, due to the road selection, there’ll be no Bay Meander Introductory Rally this year.
Four awesome special stages have been selected and these will be repeated to provide a total of 8 stages. We’ll be using the 8km Ridge Road /Dog Trap Road to the east of the highway, just behind the township of Batehaven before heading over for a 14km blast over Buckenbowra Road and into the roller coaster Ross Ridge Road. After a quick splash of fuel and maybe a 5 minute service, you’ll head out to the west of Batemans Bay to the technical Wallaby/Western Distributor stage. One last competitive stage before service over Clyde Ridge Road and into Lyons road and Heat 1 is over. Then we do it all again for heat 2.
The Bay Stages will be part of the NSW Rally Championship (NSWRC) and East Coast Classic 4WD Rally Series (ECCRS-4) and East Coast Classic 2WD Rally Series (ECCRS-2). The first seven stages of the Bay Stages event will also count towards the NSW Clubman Rally Series (CRS), NSW Hyundai Rally Series (HRS) and the ACT Regional Rally Series (ACT).
G4 cars now eligible for State Points
The Bay Stages event features:
For those on a limited budget, NSSCC has created the Bay Ramble event that is just the first seven special stages. This allows teams competing in the NSW Clubman Rally Series (CRS), NSW Hyundai Rally Series (HRS) and ACT Regional Rally Series (ACT) to complete just the stages that count towards their series if they want. The event features:
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Make sure that you familiarise yourself with the series regulations that apply to you. Each of the series has specific requirements and these can be found on the Rally NSW website, ACT Rally Series website and general regulations on the Motorsport Australia website.
Some of the conditions that exist include:
Please consult the relevant series conditions and regulations for the complete list of rules and regulations.
The COVID-19 Pandemic just doesn’t seem to want to go away, so once again the NSSCC team will be monitoring the situation carefully and complying with all NSW Health directives, State Government advice and Motorsport Australia requirements. Because of this, there will likely be additional requirements to ensure you meet COVID-19 responsibilities and these will be detailed in the Rally of the Bay COVID-19 Plan that will be provided as part of the documentation kit.
GREAT NEWS FOR SPECTATORS: NSSCC are pleased to announce that we are planning a minimum of two spectator points at this years event. The current COVID-19 issue on the south coast could potentially impact the event, but at this stage we are moving ahead with our plans for spectators.
Want your own private spectator point? We need Rally Officials! And a Rally Official gets the best seat in the house, right beside the action at your very own spectator point.
To register your interest or to have a conversation about volunteering, send an email to andrew.benefield@nsscc.com.au, call 0413389500 or click the button below.
Grab your own spectator point, contribute to the rally community and earn free membership at one of Sydney's oldest and largest clubs!
We need officials for road closures, control points, SOS points, service park, rally start, rally HQ and various other officials. No experience required as we’ll find a job that suits you and give you any training required to do the job, including any special requirements from our COVID-19 plan.
Don’t travel all the way to Batemans Bay with a car full of food, drink and other supplies, get it when you arrive at one of the fantastic shopping centres in the heart of Batemans Bay. Visit the Bridge Plaza or Village Centre for everything you need.
The Village Centre and Bridge Plaza Shopping Centres are a Major Partner of the Rally of the Bay and we’d love you to support the businesses that support the rally. Head in to get your supplies.
There are all the major chains – Woolworths, Coles and Aldi, plus a range of specialty shops, cafes, pharmacy and everything you’ll need for a rally is right here in the Bay.
Smoothline Stage Notes provide rally teams with high-quality, succinct directions that are easy to digest. Crafted by one of the most successful pairings in Australian Rallying, Steve Glenney and Bernie Webb.
Tap into Steve and Bernie’s experience through Smoothline can give you the confidence to safely perform to the best of your potential while enjoying the experience.
Smoothline stage notes are now available for the 2021 Rally of the Bay. Head to the Smoothline website to order yours now. Download a sample of the notes here.
Please note: These notes are created and supplied by an external organisation under the terms of their agreement that you will need to sign. The event and the North Shore Sporting Car Club have no role in creating or supplying them.
The following documents will assist members of the media and Motorsport Accredited Photographers with their visit to the 2021 AMH Rally of the Bay. If you have any questions, please email media@nsscc.com.au or call our Media Manager on 0413 042 763.
To attend the event as media, you will need to submit a brief plan, detailing your approximate movements on the day of the rally. This will need to include information about you, your team, and the general locations you will be attending (stage numbers, service etc). To make it easier to write your plan, a downloadable PDF Form can be used as a template and can be found below.
Special arrangements must be made for drone use at the event. If you would like to utilise a drone, please read the Motorsport Australia Drone Policy document below, and also contact the Media Manager on 0413 042 763.
The plan must be received no later than 5pm on the 27th of August 2021, however, please submit your plan as soon as possible to allow us the opportunity to review and collate the information.
Catch up with friends, grab a meal and maybe even fit in a round of golf. Visit the SOCIAL HUB for the AMH Rally of the Bay, at Club Catalina, right opposite Rally HQ on Beach Road.
Club Catalina will host our ‘Meet and Greet’ event on Friday night from 7:30pm in the main bar area. This will be an opportunity to catch up with all the Drivers, Co-Drivers and Service Crew members. Open to teams, officials, spectators and the general public, this is your opportunity to get up close to the stars of Rallying in NSW (and beyond).
Club Catalina features a 27-hole championship golf course, bars, bistro and coffee shop. The best place to relax while visiting the AMH Rally of the Bay. We’ll see you there!
Located at Corrigan’s Beach Reserve, Beach Road, Batehaven – Supported by
8 stages in total covering approximately 128 kilometres of the best rally roads in the country!
SS1 – AGI Roll Cages Dog Trap 1 – 8.68km
SS2 – Shamrock Haulage Buckenbowra 1 – 14.35km
SS3 – Techworkz Auto Western Distributor 1 – 23.38km
SS4 – Premier Pools Clyde Ridge 1 – 17.6km
SS5 – Premier Panel Beating Dog Trap 2 – 8.68km
SS6 – Activ Rallysport Buckenbowra 2 – 14.35km
SS7 – SW Motorsport Western Distributor 2 – 23.38km
SS8 – Brumby Bar & Grill Clyde Ridge 2 – 17.6km
Results from the Rally of the Bay will be on ChrisSport and RALLYSAFE and proudly supported by:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your entry will be automatically rolled over to the new date of the 28th of August. If you can no longer attend on the new date, you can contact the event secretary by email: adriana.pallister@nsscc.com.au
Yes, entries are still open and being taken for the new date. Head to the online entry system to enter. Any enquiries can be made by contacting the event secretary by email: adriana.pallister@nsscc.com.au
Eurobodalla Shire Council has engaged contractors to repair a drain under the road near the start of Buckenbowra Road. These repairs are due to be finalised by the 9th of July and the road will be closed until at least this date. During Recce, crews will be required to travel into the start of the stage using Runnyford Rd, Ross Ridge Road and Buckenbowra Rd (Effectively travel the stage in reverse).
If repairs have not been completed by the 28th of August and the road is still closed, the Event Management has a contingency plan in place that will allow the use of the stage. If the contingency plan is utilised, the stage start will be moved approximately 900m west into Buckenbowra Road.
Hopefully by the time the rally is due to start, the current Melbourne COVID outbreak will be under control and teams will be able to travel from Melbourne. At this point, the NSW border is open and travel arrangements will be dictated by state governments. We’ll update this FAQ as we get closer to the event.
Yes, At this stage we plan on having at least two spectator points. See the spectator section on this page for details and consider volunteering for an official role to get your own private spectator point.
Yes, regional scrutineering is required. If this is not possible, please contact the event Secretary (adriana@nsscc.com.au) to book a time to get scrutineered at the event.
We are planning to have a presentation at the Club Catalina after the event. We will provide further information closer to the event.
We are planning on inviting a coffee van, so hopefully coffee will be available throughout the event. There is also a range of Cafe’s and fast food outlets in Batemans Bay that will be open.
6am until 9pm
Using the Rally NSW fast track documentation system is the best and safest way to provide all of your details – http://www.rallynsw.com.au/info/fast-track-documentation/
No. Using the fast track documentation system is optional, but we highly recommend using this system.
You will be referred to the event officials and may be excluded from the rally.
100% of the event will use RallySafe and no road cards will be required. All timing and messaging will be through RallySafe
Rally safe will display it automatically when you cross the flying finish line.
No. The event will be using Rallysafe for all timing and check-ins. A personal card for you to take notes and record your own details will be provided in the road book
At the Batemans Bay Marina Resort, 49 Beach Road, Batemans Bay. This is the same location as last year, the resort has simply changed it’s name.
Yes, the boom gate will be open most time’s during the rally.
Rally HQ is in the Sea Breeze room on the river side of the premises.
Yes. There will be multiple tyre suppliers.
Yes. NSSCC has engaged OHM Productions to provide all media services for the AMH Rally of the Bay. You can send information about your team to media@ohmgroup.com.au
Yes, a no wheel-spin rule will apply. This rule has been put in place to conserve the forest roads and reduce the impact on the local community who use the roads on a daily basis. It is part of our ‘tread lightly’ approach to running the event.
These Cars will be carefully monitored and the start control officials will be provided with advice on how to tell between launch control and wheel-spin.
Yes. A service team form will be emailed to each team and you will be able to select who you want to be located next to.
You need to create a Media Plan after reading the documents in the media section on this page. Once you submit your plan, you will be contacted with further details.
The Bridge Plaza and Village Centre is a major partner of the rally and we encourage you to buy your supplies in Batemans Bay to support the local community. Please visit Coles, Aldi, Woolworths and the many speciality stores to get you supplies. And while you’re doing it, mention that you are with the rally so they know we are supporting the local community.
Yes. There will be food vendors at the Service Park for this years event.
Yes. Bruce Moxon will be at the Rally of the Bay and will be providing the Clubman and HRS teams with two free photos.
Yes. OHM Productions will be offering a range of video packages for teams. To arrange yours, give them a call on 0413 042 763
Yes. You can use just the road book. The road book is completely suitable for teams wanting to complete blind to improve their skills in the lead up to rallies like the Alpine and Sunraysia Safari.
Yes. We go to a lot of effort to ensure the road book is consistent and an accurate description of the stage. The road book we supply is considered one of the best for reliability and detail of the route.
That will depend on your seeded road position. Whilst the rally is due to finish in daylight for the top cars, lower seeded cars may require lights for the final two stages. A full schedule is in the Supp Regs to assist in deciding if lights will be needed.
Download the supp regs (in the documentation section) and there is an Itinerary at the back of the regulations.
The entry list is only updated once confirmation of payment is received through the automated entry system. Sometimes this can take up to 24 hours, so be patient and if you are not on the list after 24 hours, contact our event secretary on adriana@nsscc.com.au