​Our inaugural event in September 2024 was a roaring success, covering areas that were new to many teams. After two long days filled with thrilling challenges, everyone crossed the finish line with smiles on their faces.

A massive thank you to all those who shared their experiences through emails, social media posts, photos, and write-ups in the Classic Rally Club magazine. Your enthusiasm and support mean the world to us!

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New Dates:

The Southern Cross will be moving to a new date. This change allows us to also run our regular Sheep Station Trial in September. Both events will be timed according to our Competition regulations with permits from AASA. For 2026, we are introducing a championship format with a unique scoring system and trophies for each event as well as for the overall championship.​

Competition Levels:

• Pro: Navigational fully mapped with instructions. Competitors will need competent map & trial instruction reading skills.

• Pro Am: A mix of route charted instructions & basic mapped instructions. Competitors will need basic map, roamer & trial instruction reading skills.

• Pro Sport: Fully route charted with competition to suit all levels of skill.
   

Vehicles:

We welcome both modern and classic cars, with a special trophy for the highest-placed classic car.

 

New for 2026:

We're excited to introduce new elements to our events in 2025, including the inclusion of Electric and Hybrid vehicles.

Also as in 2025 the use of GPS systems for all competitors. We've tested Waze, which has offline maps capability – a potential advantage in some areas.

 

Licensing:

Continuing from our 2024 and 25 events, all drivers will be required to hold a valid Australian driver's license with no requirement for a competition licence.

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Entries:

We are excited to see you at the 2026 Southern Cross Reliability Trial. Your participation and enthusiasm are what make our events truly special. Let's make this event another memorable experience filled with camaraderie, competition, and the joy of driving. 

 

We're looking forward to seeing you on the road!​​