Lazer Rally of the Bay

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 RALLYNSW25.

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.

🕗 When is the Technical Zone open?

• Opens: 8:35 AM
• Date: Saturday, 2nd August

📍 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:

• Checking all connections and cabling
• Confirming aerial placement
• Testing connectivity to GSM, GPS, and satellite networks

🚷 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. Fasttrack documentation is highly encouraged.

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.

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.

At the Batemans Bay Marina Resort, 49 Beach Road, Batemans Bay.

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 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.

Please email media@nsscc.com.au for media accreditation

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. Check out the options HERE 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.

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