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

Australia hasn’t seen a brand-new tarmac rally in almost ten years, until now... The Great Alpine Rally makes its thrilling debut on 28–29 March 2026 at Falls Creek, Victoria, offering competitors the rare chance to race on roads never used in motorsport. Over two adrenaline-fuelled days, crews will tackle almost 400 kilometres of competitive tarmac across, navigating the legendary Bogong High Plains Road from Mt Beauty to Falls Creek, over the summit, and to the Omeo Highway

Australian Tarmac Rally (ATR) is thrilled to announce the return of one of the most iconic events on the tarmac rally calendar: the Mt Buller Sprint, taking place 13–15 February 2026. In 2026, ATR is bringing back the original hill climb format, paying homage to the event’s roots that made it renowned in the early 2000s, which was run under Mountain Motorsports. Competitors will tackle the legendary ascent from Mirimbah to the summit of Mount Buller, with multiple runs across

The 2025 Great Tarmac Rally concluded spectacularly over the weekend, delivering two days of high-intensity competition across Victoria’s most challenging alpine tarmac stages. The event not only crowned its outright winners but also confirmed the overall victors of the 2025 Australian Tarmac Rally Championship. Over approximately 260 competitive kilometres, 73 crews tackled a mix of flowing, technical, and high-speed sections, including the renowned Eildon–Jamieson Road and

WOLF SPORTS is proud to announce a new partnership with the Australian Tarmac Rally (ATR) , marking the beginning of a transformative era for competitors, organisers, and the broader motorsport community. Starting from the 2026 season , all ATR event entries, management, and competitor services will be powered by WOLF SPORTS , Australia’s purpose-built, total event management platform designed exclusively for sports. “We’re thrilled to welcome Australian Tarmac Rally into th

The Australian Tarmac Rally (ATR) is shifting gears in 2026, launching a revitalised calendar that signals a bold new chapter for the series. With a dynamic rebrand, exciting new events, introduction of the lifestyle rally component and a streamlined entry system powered by WOLF Sports for integrated entries, ATR is setting the pace for the future of tarmac rallying in Australia. The 2026 season delivers a powerhouse lineup of four premier events, introducing the all-new Mt B

Australian Tarmac Rally (ATR) is making a key update to its licensing requirements for all Speed Limited and Full Competition entrants. Effective 1 November 2025: New applicants : All new licence applications must be for a National Race Licence. Current licence holders : Existing AASA Tarmac Rally Licence holders will need to upgrade to a National Race Licence upon renewal, including completion of a medical assessment. This upgrade must be completed before 1st October 2026 .