Rallycross is a motor racing event where modified cars race against each other on mixed surfaces, mostly asphalt and dirt roads.
Rallycross cars are similar to Rally cars, but instead of racing against the clock, 2, 4 or 6 cars race each other on a tight and twisty course, filled with jumps, making for many thrills and spills.
A typical Rallycross event will be composed of a series of short races, normally between 4 – 6 laps, with races lasting about 5 – 8 minutes each, and each driver will bring their own unique skillset to the event, adding to the entertainment factor.
Rallycross originated in the UK as a made-for-TV sport in the late sixties, and arrived in Australia in 1969 for a one-off meeting at Leppington in NSW.
Today Rallycross is a global sport, with the highest level being the World Rallycross Championship, a series that spans 12 countries, and sees some of the sport’s leading names. Names that include WRC and Dakar legend Sebastian Loeb, Mattias Ekstrom and Hoonigan superstar Ken Block.