​Our inaugural event in September 2024 was a great 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:

For 2026 the Southern Cross will be swapping dates with our Sheep Station Rally with the Southern Cross event to be held in September.

Like our other 2026 events this will be a timed event as per our Competition Regulations with permits from AASA. For 2026, we have introduced a championship format with a unique scoring system and trophies for each event as well as for the overall championship.​

 

The Route:

At this stage, with several options open to us, we have not yet settled on the route or format for the 2026 event. However, we can advise it is planned to be a single day event.

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.

 

For 2026:

We are excited to continue with the new elements from our events in 2025, such as the inclusion of Electric and Hybrid vehicles.

Also as permitted in our events is 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, as these events are conducted on open roads, AASA has again confirmed that all drivers will be required to hold a valid Australian driver's license with no requirement for a speed or 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 look forward to seeing you on the road!​​