FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW DO I ENTER THE DUTTON RALLY SERIES?

Fill out the entry form, pay your deposit and you will recieve confirmation that you are in! If you are interested in the 2008 Series, you can register now here 

Click here to download the 2008 Dutton Rally Entry Form.

WHAT TYPE OF CARS CAN ENTER?

Any cars can enter the event as long as it is road registered. We have had everything from a 1950’s Austin Healey to 2008 Ferrari’s “do the Dutton!”

WHAT ARE THE ENTRY FEES AND WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE?

Please download the entry form here for pricing information. The entry fee includes all gourmet meals throughout the weekend, merchandise, CAMS insurance, car numbers and signage, and a souvenir 1hr DVD of the event including TV coverage with Channel 9 as well as coverage on Ch. 9’s The Car Show. Coverage and repeats also on FOXTEL and the cable networks.

For the 2008 Series, there is also an opportunity to compete in all three events and be part of the Series. You only need to compete in two events to be eligible for the Series. Those who compete in all three can drop their worst round.

WHERE IS ACCOMMODATION, AND IS THIS INCLUDED?

Accommodation is always in nominated Hotels and Motels, and we block book rooms at each of these locations. Before each event an accommodation form will be forwarded to you and available on the website that will nominate where rooms are being held. All you need to do then is book your rooms at our nominated Hotel/Motel, or somewhere else in the area if you like.

We don’t include Accommodation in the entry price as some people are happy with budget accomodation, and others want 5-star accommodation, all which is up to you.

WHAT SORT OF EVENTS ARE IN THE DUTTON RALLY?

The event is made up of multiple Circuit Sprints, Auto-Tests, Dragways and Motorkhana’s on a variety of tarmac-only surfaces. No off-road or gravel competition is involved. We use racetracks, airports, carparks, driver training centres – basically any enclosed surface where we can conduct an event.

There are up to 35 sub-events in each Round which is contested over three days. The events are broken into 'speed' and 'non-speed' events, designed to test driver skill, as well as your cars handling, braking and overall ability.

WHERE ARE THE EVENTS HELD?

The Series is made up of three rounds; Victoria, Western Australia, and New South Wales. In all of the rounds events are held in regional areas and conclude in the major cities- Goulburn-Sydney in NSW, Shepparton-Melbourne in VIC, and Collie-Perth in WA.

IS THERE NAVIGATION INVOLVED?

There is no navigation involved in the Dutton Rally, in fact – it is always the Driver-only whilst competing. You can bring a co-driver and he/she competes in every event – against you and as a team. There is even an outright team award for the fastest driver/co-driver combined.

WILL MY CAR GET DAMAGED?

All of the events are conducted on tarmac surfaces, so there is little chance of your car getting damaged. Of course tarmac surfaces can be rough in some circumstances, so if your Ferrari is only driven on Sundays in sunny weather, this event isn't for you! It is important to remember that your normal road insurance probably won’t cover you during an event. It’s best to check with your insurance company first.

DO I NEED A SPECIAL LICENCE?

You only need a normal drivers licence, plus a CAMS level 2s licence to compete in the event. You can download a form from this website or visit the CAMS website www.cams.com.au for more information.

All entrants are automatic members of our car club, The Australian Performance Car Club (VIC), which you must join in order to compete.

IS THE EVENT SAFE?

The event is a safe as you want it to be – it is up to you and your level of ability. Best thing to do is to take it easy at first then try a bit harder as you get more confident throughout the weekend.

We have a full compliment of Ambulances, FIV’s (First Intervention Vehicles) and Rescue Vehicles that come on the event. They are there for your safety if anything does go wrong.

HOW DO I PRACTICE FOR THE EVENT?

Do as much practice as you can at club events – Supersprints, Hillclimbs, Auto tests and Motorkhana’s. In 2008 there will also be nominated practice days with certain associated companies which will include similar events in the Dutton Rally format. If you want to find out what is happening in your state, email us and ask! info@duttonrally.com

WHAT DO I WEAR DURING THE EVENT?

During all stages you are required to wear neck to wrist to ankle clothing, and an approved Australian Standard (AS1698) safety helmet. Race suits, gloves and boots are not mandatory but recommended.

HOW DOES THE CAR NEED TO BE PREPARED?

All the car needs is to be in road worthy condition and with a minimum 2kgs of Fire Extinguisher fitted. This can either be 1 x 2kg extinguisher or 2 x 1kg extinguishers. They have to be in the cabin within easy reach of the driver. Cable ties are not recommended, so let us know if you are unsure. Your car does not have to have a roll cage or harnesses, it just needs to be road registered.

Your car also needs to have an approved first aid kit, which is available only from us, and also an exhaust which does not exceed 90dB(a), due to tightening venue requirements.

TYRES ARE FREE? WHAT DOES THIS MEAN IN THE REGS?

Tyres for the event are free – this is Motorsport ‘speak’ for you can use any brand of tyres as you like. As long as the tyres are road-registerable – ie: R Type tyres or “semi-slick” tyres are also fine. You must use the same set of tyres all weekend.

NEED FURTHER INFORMATION?

Download a copy of the National Standing Regulations, which will go into detail on classification of cars, etc. If you still need more information, please do not hesitate to email us on info@duttonrally.com