Some of Australia's most impressive competition cars are preparing to descend on the Victorian High Country, with a formidable national field set to tackle more than 450 competitive kilometres at the Great Tarmac Rally 2026 from 23–25 October. For the first time in its history, the event will expand to three days, taking competitors across three of Victoria's most demanding roads: Lake Mountain Road, Eildon–Jamieson Road and the legendary Reefton Spur. The expanded format mar

The Snowy River Sprint has delivered a spectacular weekend of tarmac rallying, with some of the most insanely beautiful weather imaginable providing the backdrop for Round Three of the Australian Tarmac Rally championship. From Lakes Entrance through to Buchan, competitors were treated to brilliant sunshine, stunning scenery and roads that showcased exactly why this corner of Victoria is such a special place to rally. At the sharp end of the field, Jason and Fiona Wright cont

The Australian Tarmac Rally Championship heads into its crucial third round this weekend, with the Snowy River Sprint set to bring Australia's best tarmac rally competitors, some of the country's most impressive machinery and a championship fight that is rapidly heating up to the roads of East Gippsland. Taking place on 12–13 September, the Snowy River Sprint will see competitors tackle 18 competitive stages and approximately 240 kilometres of closed-road competition across t

The roar of rally cars will once again echo through the stunning landscapes of East Gippsland as the upcoming Snowy River Sprint (12-13 Sept) prepares to deliver one of the most exciting weekends on the Australian motorsport calendar. Hosted by Australian Tarmac Rally, the Snowy River Sprint returns as Round 3 of the Australian Tarmac Rally Championship, bringing teams to the picturesque town of Buchan for two action-packed days of tarmac rallying. Across more than 240 kilome

This Friday at 8:00am, the next chapter of the 2026 season begins as entries open for Snowy River Sprint and Great Tarmac Rally. Whether you’re chasing outright competition or simply there to enjoy touring some of Australia’s most spectacular roads, this is your opportunity to get involved. 12–13 September 2026 | Buchan, Victoria Returning as Round 3 of the Australian Tarmac Rally Championship, the Snowy River Sprint delivers two days of fast-paced rally action across the stu

What started as an ambitious idea has now thundered into reality, and what a statement it made. The inaugural Great Alpine Rally based on Falls Creek is done, and it didn’t just meet expectations; it rewrote them. Across two days, competitors were thrown into the gauntlet: 24 stages, over 300 competitive kilometres on some of the most demanding tarmac ever stitched together for a rally in Australia. But this wasn’t just about the stages. It was about the atmosphere, cars buzz

Rally teams have a final opportunity to join the inaugural Great Alpine Rally (March 28 - 29), based out of Falls Creek, Victoria, taking competitors through the heart of Victoria’s High Country. Over two action-packed days, competitors will tackle 24 stages covering 310 competitive kilometres, navigating one of the state’s most challenging and scenic roads - Bogong High Plains Road. The Great Alpine Rally will give crews a unique opportunity to test their skills on roads tha

The Mt Buller Sprint 2026 concluded an exhilarating weekend of alpine tarmac rallying, with competitors facing the iconic Mt Buller Road under clear skies, blazing sun, and flawless tarmac across multiple competitive stages . At the head of the field, Paul Dowie and Adrian Sparrow delivered a commanding performance in their 2016 Porsche GT3RS, securing overall victory. Consistently fast and clean across the stages, the pair controlled the rally from the front and capped off t

The long-awaited Mt Buller Sprint roars back to life this weekend, as one of Australia’s most iconic tarmac rally events makes its triumphant return under the Australian Tarmac Rally banner. Sanctioned by the Australian Auto-Sport Alliance (AASA), the event will see competitors tackle the challenging ascent from Mirimbah Park to the summit of Mt Buller across three days of high-speed action and intense competition. Returning to its original hill-climb format, the Mt Buller Sp

It’s been almost 20 years since the last successful running of the Mt Buller Sprint, and in 2026, the event finally returns in just 5 weeks as the opening round of the Australian Tarmac Rally Championship, taking place 13–15 February. After extensive feedback and a desire to protect the essence of raw tarmac rallying, ATR has revived the Mt Buller Sprint as an exclusive event for full competition vehicles. The event introduces a new format and structure. While it may differ f