| Team Name | Driver | Co-Driver / Navigator | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Cullen | Mel McMinn | Mitsubishi | Evolution Lancer | Bay Stages | |
| Qirx Motorsports | Blake Stevens | Stephen Kent | Honda | Civic | Bay Stages |
| Coopsomatic | Christoper Cooper | Craig Simpson | Suzuki | Swift Sport | Bay Stages |
| Clayton Hoy | Brad Jones | Mitsubishi | Evo 6 | Bay Stages | |
| Deep Civil | Colm Murphy | Darragh Lynch | Subaru | WRX | Bay Stages |
| Craig Stallard | Robert Price | Ford | Escort | Bay Stages | |
| DJN MOTORSPORTS | Damian Nugent | Seth Nugent | Mitsubishi | LANCER EVO3 | Bay Stages |
| Rockstar performance | Daniel Williams | Makaira Bogle | subaru | impreza | Bay Stages |
| DT electrical | Danny Traverso | Bernie Webb | Mitsubishi | Evo 9 | Bay Stages |
| Stanford Motorsport | Dennis Stanford | Luke Stanford | Subaru | Impreza wrx sti RA | Bay Stages |
| Doug Neill | Doug Neill | Cath Neill | Mitsubishi | EVO6 | Bay Stages |
| Dylan Furche | Steve Glenney | Subaru | Impreza WRX | Bay Stages | |
| GLENN KELLIE | Peter Stringfellow | HYUNDAI | i20 | Bay Stages | |
| O'Malley Rally | James O'Malley | Jono Forrest | Toyota | 86 | Bay Stages |
| LUFF MOTORSPORT | Jamie Luff | Brad Luff | TOYOTA | YARIS GR | Bay Stages |
| South Coast Motorsport | Jaydon Pincott | Jo MOORE | BMW | 130i | Bay Stages |
| John Sparkes | Toby Goldburg | Nissan | Silvia | Bay Stages | |
| REDHEAD MOTORSPORT | Josh Redhead | Ray Winwood-Smith | Datsun | Stanza | Bay Stages |
| Meng Chung | Russell Hannah | BMW | E30 M3 | Bay Stages | |
| Shakewell Racing | Michael Chora | Rachael Ferrante | Subaru | Impreza G7 | Bay Stages |
| Cavallino Motorsport | Miles Sandy | Nicola Hoey | Subaru | Impreza 2000 | Bay Stages |
| Neal Bates | Neal Bates | Coral Taylor | Toyota | Celica RA40 | Bay Stages |
| Richard Payne | Avril Payne | Ford | Fiesta | Bay Stages | |
| Shamrock Motorsport | Richie Dalton | Mac Kierans | Toyota | Yaris GR | Bay Stages |
| King rally sport | Ryley King | Matthew James | Subaru | Forester | Bay Stages |
| Fletcher Rallysport | Scott Fletcher | Anthony Wilcockson | Holden | Gemini RS | Bay Stages |
| Pedders Rally Team | Scott Pedder | Glenn Macneall | Renault | Clio | Bay Stages |
| Spud Rally | Stephen Duthie | Damien Hanns | Datsun | 180BSSS | Bay Stages |
| Cooldrive Rally Team | Stuart Collison | Lance Arundel | Subaru | WRX sti Spec C | Bay Stages |
| White Wolf Racing | Tom Clarke | Ryan Preston | Mitsubishi | EVO3 | Bay Stages |
| Pinnacle Tyres | Tony Sullens | Julia Barkley | Citroen | DS3 | Bay Stages |
| O86 Chappy | Andrew Chapman | Jim Gleeson | Toyota | 86 | Bay Ramble |
| Hudson Motorsport | Harrison Hudson | Tommi Flegl | subaru | impreza WRX | Bay Ramble |
| Peter Vlandis | Neil Anderson | DATSUN | P510 | Bay Ramble | |
| Yeti Motorsport | Adam Bromfield | Abby Bromfield | Triumph | PI 2.5 | RD Cup |
| Optimum Electrical Motorsport | Adam Rath | Tom Donohue | Subaru | WRX | RD Cup |
| Anthony Edwards | Anthony Edwards | Brett Wright | Holden | Commdore | RD Cup |
| WRT | Brett Williams | Cameron Williams | Subaru | Forester | RD Cup |
| MB Logistics Motorsport | Michael Jarman | BRETT SIMPSON | Daihatsu | Charade G203 | RD Cup |
| Carne Racing | Nickolas Carne | Wade Fleming | Mitsubishi | Lancer | RD Cup |
| Middleton Rally Team | Oscar Middleton | Brett Middleton | Holden | Commodore | RD Cup |
| Robert Edwards | Matt Hope | Datsun | 1600 | RD Cup | |
| Ryan Crossling | Ashley-Louise Hanns | Holden | Commodore | RD Cup | |
| teneille ohara | Shane O'Hara | subaru | impreza | RD Cup |
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New for 2026, Event HQ for the 2026 Lazer Rally of the Bay will be based at the modern Bay Pavilions, located at 12 Vesper Street, Batemans Bay.
The new Hoosier Tire Service Park will be located in the car park directly across the road at 2 Vesper Street, providing a compact and centralised hub for competitors, officials, media, and spectators throughout the event weekend.
The move to the Bay Pavilions places the event right in the heart of Batemans Bay, with easy access to local accommodation, cafés, restaurants, and shops.
Competitors, officials, volunteers and spectators won’t have to go far for great food and coffee during the 2026 Lazer Rally of the Bay.
We’re pleased to welcome The Coastal Chef, Batemans Bay, who will be serving fresh meals from the Hoosier Tire Service Park throughout the day.
Trading Hours:
6:30am – 6:30pm
Choose from a delicious range of freshly prepared tortillas, including:
A selection of organic cold drinks and house-made sweet treats will also be available throughout the day.
Need your caffeine fix before heading to the stages?
Coffee Driven Mobile Café will be serving freshly brewed barista coffee from 7:00am until late afternoon in the Hoosier Tire Service Park.
Whether you’re grabbing breakfast before the first stage or taking a break between services, you’ll find great food and excellent coffee right in the heart of the action.
We are delighted to have Lazer back on board for the 2026 edition of the Lazer Rally of the Bay.
This event has been run by a variety of Organisers over the years and quite a few different people have had the honour (and pain) of being the Clerk of the Course – I am excited to return as director of this iconic event again in 2026 and planning for this to be the best Rally of the Bay yet.
This rally brings together competitors from the Shamrock Haulage NSW Rally Championship, the East Coast Classic 2WD and 4WD Rally Series, the Clubman Rally Series, ACT Regional Rally Series and this year we are introducing the RD Cup – each of which will have their own results and awards. In addition, we will, of course, be very happy to accept entries into the main Event from anyone who isn’t chasing a Championship or Series and just wants to come along and have some fun in the forest! The three events will run concurrently using all or some of the same Special Stages that make up The Lazer Rally of the Bay, are:-
For all other crews the event can be run on pacenotes and we have tried to make reconnaissance available to all with extended opportunities for the few weeks prior to the event, and Smoothline notes also available for purchase. To help us monitor and manage your safety, the Rallysafe system is compulsory for all vehicles. The Start this year will be from the Service Park before heading off to the forest.
The roadbook has been checked, all the required permissions from Councils, Forestry Corporation and NSW Police have been received, we are looking for officials (as always), and we are busily preparing and printing all the paperwork that makes this type of event happen … now we need YOUR entry (or your services as an official) to make it the event we are hoping for. We look forward to you joining us for the rally event of the year on 25th July in Batemans Bay!
Nigel Bland – Clerk of the Course
Planning to watch the 2026 Lazer Rally of the Bay on Saturday 25th July 2026?
The official Spectator Instructions are now available and include everything you need to know before heading out to the stages, including spectator locations, access information, safety reminders and event details.
Please take a few minutes to download the instructions before the event and always follow the directions of event officials.
The Event will be utilising the free Sportity App provided by Rally NSW as the Official Noticeboard for the Event. It is essential that each Competitor downloads the App on their phone and/or tablet so that they can keep up to date with all the event information moving forward. The app will not ask for any personal details, so it is safe and easy to use. You can also view all the Event Documents below – simply select the “2026 Lazer Rally of the Bay – 25th July” folder to view the Event Official Noticeboard documents.
Grab your own spectator point AND contribute to the rally community!
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.
This year, there are several accommodation options available for competitors, officials, volunteers, and spectators attending the 2026 Lazer Rally of the Bay.
We encourage you to support the businesses supporting the event by contacting them directly when booking your stay. Be sure to mention the 2026 Lazer Rally of the Bay when making your reservation!
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Phone: (02) 4472 4392
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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 Lazer 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.
Catch up with friends, grab a meal and maybe even fit in a round of golf. Visit the SOCIAL HUB for the Lazer Rally of the Bay, at Club Catalina, right opposite Rally HQ on Beach Road.
Club Catalina features a 27-hole championship golf course, bars, bistro and coffee shop. The best place to relax while visiting the Lazer Rally of the Bay. We’ll see you there!
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sportity is a mobile app that is being used by the ARC and Rally NSW for the Official Event Noticeboard. You can download the app from the Google or Apple Appstore. No credentials are needed to sign-in to Sportity, you use it anonymously with the password RALLYNSW26.
Yes, at this stage we plan to have three 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.
To find our more about the Regularity Rally read this article: https://nsscc.com.au/2025/05/rotb-regularity/
You will also need to be familiar with the Motorsport Australia Rally Regularity Standing Regulations – Click Here to download them.
Please see Sportity or the Documents section of this webpage for Scrutineering Requirements.
The Technical Zone is a pre-event check area located inside the Service Park, near TC0. It is not a Parc Fermé, so crews and spectators may be present. This is where RallySafe system validation occurs before the start of competition.
📍 Where is the Technical Zone located?
The Technical Zone is located within the Service Park near TC0. The exact location will be included in the Service Park Map, to be published closer to the event.
⏰ When do I need to be there?
Competitors must present their vehicle no later than 10 minutes before their scheduled Start Time from TC0.
✅ What happens during the check?
RallySafe unit validation will include:
🚷 Do I stay in the car?
No. Both the driver and co-driver must vacate the vehicle for the duration of the validation process.
🛠️ What if there’s a connectivity issue?
If problems are found, a temporary antenna may be installed free of charge (FOC) for the event.
⚠️ Pre-Zone Requirement
The RallySafe unit must be fitted and powered on at least 30 minutes before your arrival at the Technical Zone.
Yes, an after event presentation is planned to be held at Club Catalina (154 Beach Road, Batemans Bay) immediately following provisional results being declared.
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.
Please refer to Sportity or the Documents section of this webpage for the documentation options.
And you will be caught! Again this year RallySafe Recce Lite is mandated for all competitors who undertake recce. Any offence will be notified to the event officials and may result in exclusion from the event.
100% of the event will use RallySafe and road cards will also be used. All timing and messaging will be through RallySafe, however there will be a backup system and clocks at each stage start.
Rally safe will display it automatically when you cross the flying finish line. PLUS, you can also look at ChrisSport for full results update live: https://www.chrissport.co.nz/index.php?c=aus
Yes. The event will be using Rallysafe for all timing and check-ins, however a time card will also be provided and this must be used at all time controls.
Rally HQ is at a new venue for the 2026 Event:
Bay Pavilions
12 Vesper Street
Batemans Bay NSW
Yes. There will be tyre suppliers and we recommend event partner Hoosier Tires.
Yes. NSSCC has engaged OHM Productions to provide all media services for the Lazer Rally of the Bay. You can send information about your team to john.mccredie@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.
To register for Media Accreditation for the event, you must apply through the WOLF Sports Portal:
https://wolfsports.co/au/rally/event/lazer-rally-of-the-bay
All applicants must create an account and upload their current media documentation. Outdated or expired documents will not be accepted. Please ensure all information is up to date before submitting your application.
Media Accreditation will only be approved for media personnel who hold current Motorsport Australia Media Accreditation or who can provide their own valid public liability and workers insurance documentation.
Any media personnel wishing to operate a drone at the event must first obtain approval from the Clerk of the Course. All relevant licences and insurance documentation must be supplied to be included on the event permit.
If you intend to operate a drone, please email all required documentation to nigel.bland@nsscc.com.au and media@nsscc.com.au no later than 11th July 2026. Early submission is strongly recommended.
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. OHM Productions will be offering a range of video packages for teams. To find out more, email john.mccredie@ohmgroup.com.au or 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.
Yes, There will be a night stage on Saturday evening. You may also find you need lights for some of the latter stages, depending on your seeded start position.
All event documentation is on Sportity
