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This year will see exciting changes to Australian rallying with the introduction of a Two Wheel Drive Championship, together with new categories for Showroom Cars and the Eco Rally Challenge for cars with low emission smaller engines and diesels.
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As well as being eligible for their own categories these competitors will also be included for outright ARC Super Series points.Â
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The Elite (outright level) of the Super Series will run in a similar manner to previous years with a Shell WR control fuel, though with a revised maximum of number of sixteen tyres. This category will remain the home of the outright Australian Rally Champion Driver and Co Driver titles.
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The introduction of the Two Wheel Drive Championship will see 2WD cars elevated to a Championship status of their own. This will include those in the Elite category plus those in the Premier League, all incorporated under the 2WD banner.
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In a significant move taking on board feedback from competitors, the Premier League will now encompass the Privateers’ Cup which will increase the incentive for participation in this part of the championship.
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In order to keep costs down competitors running in the Premier League, which includes the Showroom Category and Eco Rally Challenge, will be restricted to a maximum of ten tyres per event, and cars are required to run on pump fuel.
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These initiatives are spelled out in the 2009 Australian Rally Championship Sporting Regulations which are available by clicking here.
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The registration fee is $310 for Elite drivers and a reduced fee of $190 for the Premier League competitors.
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With a focus on providing additional value, becoming a registered driver in 2009 will give drivers and their teams the ability to use alternate signage layouts on their vehicles, maximizing the commercial space available for personal sponsors.
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They will also receive two guest passes that allow free access to spectator areas and service parks at each of the six rounds of the Championship; and have the ability to permanently register their service crew for the series, removing the need to have them sign forms before each event.
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Registration forms must be lodged with the Rally Department (CAMS National office) preferably no later than the closing date for entries for a particular round in order to be valid for that round, however drivers are encouraged to get their registrations in as soon as possible.
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