Autosport Club

Mt Alexander Rd Gravel Sprint - Updated Date - Entries Open
2022-06-26
Sean Haggarty on his way to winning the 2019 Mt Alexander Rd Gravel Sprint – Thanks to Cindy Lovett Photography
We thank everyone for their patience and please to confirm the 26th June as the new date for the sprint
Entries are now open for the June 26th Mt Alexander Rd Gravel Sprint near Waikari
We still want people to be mindful of keeping each other safe. Stay in safe areas when spectating.
Only 50 entries will be accepted. Entries close 5pm Friday 24th June 2022, Enter online via the Possum Online System https://possum.motorsport.org.nz/
If you entered the postponed event and paid this will be transferred over to this entry
As always thanks to the local residents, the council and our volunteers for making this event happen.
Regs
2022-06-26th Mt Alexander Gravel Sprint Regs
Directions: From Christchurch head north on state highway 1. Drive through Amberley and continue for 12km. Turn left on to state highway 7 towards Hanmer Springs. Continue on this road, drive through Waikari and continue for 7km. Turn right onto Mt Alexander Road and turn right into the event area in the paddock.

Lone Star Rally of Canterbury 2022
2022-06-05
Robbie and Amy Stokes Canterbury Rally – 2021 winners – ASP Photography
SPECTATOR INFO

Rally of Canterbury 2022_FINAL
Ceremonial Start and Rally Finish will be at our Main Sponsor Lone Star on Manchester Street

There is only 1 Spectator spot this year to see the car in action at the Ashley Forest Rally Sprint spectator site for Stage 1 and 7
SS1 – Stage 1 Start 8:55am
SS7 – Stage 7 Start 3:15pm
NO OTHER ACCESS TO THE FOREST, people in the forest outside of the spectator area will jeopardize the rally so only spectate from this area.

This year will be held using all forestry roads with approx 120kms rally kms around the Ashley Forest area on the 5th of June.
Our ceremonial start will be our long standing rally supporter Lone Star Christchurch on the evening of Saturday 4th.
Rally start on Saturday will be from Joes Garage Rangiora, were the servicing is to be in Rangiora Christchurch and finishing again approx 5pm back at Lone Star Christchurch.
Entries are open now and Close 5pm Friday 20th May
Rally Docs :
PDF
Canterbury_Rally-Entry_+_Remittance_2022
Rally_Canterbury_Regs_2022 FINAL
Recce Vehicle Details
Rally of Canterbury 2022_FINAL
Service Area_Start Finish Parking Maps
Stage Descriptions 2022 Seeding
RALLY INTINERARY 2022
Word Doc
Canterbury_Rally-Entry_+_Remittance_2022
Rally_Canterbury_Regs_2022 FINAL
Recce Vehicle Details
Keep an eye on our Facebook and website for future updates.

Pre-Otago Rally Scrutineering
2022-04-05 17:00 - 19:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
Are you wanting pre-scrutineering for Otago Rally?

Gary Hawkes is kindly giving up his time, expertise and workshop on Tuesday April 5th from 5pm – 7.

MUST ring Gary before arriving.

03 366 3814 or 021 714 089

45 Shakespeare Road, Phillipstown, Christchurch

MUST bring:
– your car
– logbook
– authority card
– first aid kit that is current and meets requirements of schedule A

Helmets and overalls are not required.

Limeworks Road Shingle Sprint
2022-04-03
RATEC Club host the second round of the Autosport championship for 2022 on Sunday 3rd April 2022 with the;

Hi-Tech Service Centre and Wheel Alignment Specialists Limeworks Road Shingle Sprint

2022 Limeworks Road Shingle Sprint Supplementary Regulations

The course is approximately 2.5km of good mainly easy flowing shingle road. Approximately the first 20 metres from the start line is tarseal to reduce road damage.

As well as the second round of the Autosport championship this event forms part of the RATEC Hi-Tech Service Centre and Wheel Alignment Specialists Weekend of Motorsport along with the Leeston Interclub Autocross. These events also count towards Ratec Motorsport Inc.’s Motorsport Weekend trophies in conjunction with the April Lupp Cup Trial.

Entries should be made through the MotorSport Online system
https://possum.motorsport.org.nz
Any entry will not be deemed valid until payment is received.

Contact details for all matters pertaining to the event are:
Email: secretary@ratec.org.nz
Phone: (027) 676 6381

Leeston Interclub Autocross
2022-04-02
RATEC Club host the first round of the Autosport championship for 2022 on Saturday 2nd April 2022 with the;

Leeston Interclub Autocross

2022 Leeston Interclub Autocross Supplementary Regulations

Come along and get your motorsport fix with a race on the smooth, flat and fast grass paddocks in Leeston.

There will be a minimum of three courses, with two laps and two runs at each course. The Clerk of Course has the right to abandon any run and results will be on last completed run.

Road tyres only as per New Zealand Clubsport Championship Supplementary Regulations (No rally, mud and snow or knobblies/ATV’s).

As well as the first round of the Autosport championship this event forms part of the RATEC Hi-Tech Service Centre and Wheel Alignment Specialists Weekend of Motorsport along with the Limewords Rd Shingle Sprint. These events also count towards Ratec Motorsport Inc.’s Motorsport Weekend trophies in conjunction with the April Lupp Cup Trial.

Entries should be made through the MotorSport Online system
https://possum.motorsport.org.nz
Any entry will not be deemed valid until payment is received.

Contact details for all matters pertaining to the event are:
Email: secretary@ratec.org.nz
Phone: (027) 676 6381

Upper Downs Gravel Sprint
2022-02-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Upper Downs, upper downs Road, Canterbury, 7778, New Zealand
Mike Tall on his way to winning the 2021 Upper Downs Rd Gravel Sprint in his Mitsubishi Mirage – Photo thanks to Cindy Lovett Photography.

Thanks to our Friends in the Ashburton Car Club we have our first event towards the Autosport Championship
Regulations and entry form are now available on Ashburton Car Club website www.ashburtoncarclub.org.nz

Entry Form Regulations
https://www.facebook.com/events/612556800071319
Entries to admin@ashburtoncarclub.org.nz or enter via MSNZ Possum
COVID 19 – The event will be run as per COVID 19 restrictions that may in place at the time of
event starting, including requiring Vaccine Passes, Masks and social distancing

Feb 23rd - AGM Prizegiving
2022-02-23 19:30 - 21:30
When: Feb 23rd Wednesday 7:30pm
Where: Lonestar, Manchester St, Christchurch.

Come along for a social gathering to celebrate a challenging but still enjoyable season racing on gravel plus make some important decisions for our club.
All are welcome.

Please RSVP to karl.b.celeste@gmail.com before Feb 21st.

Nibbles will be provided.

Click here to download the 2022-02-23rd-AGM-Prizegiving-Agenda

28 November - Cust 2 Gravel Sprint
2021-11-28
We are pleased to have one more skid on the gravel this year with a slight twist to a sprint we’ve already done this year.
This time it will be slightly shorter and have a different finish.
Please read the Regs completely so you fully understand the requirements under level 2.
2021-11-28th Cust 2 Gravel Sprint Regs
Apologies for the delay with releasing this event but this year has proven even more difficult with some huge challenges putting on events with factors outside of our control. Massive thanks to our President Murray Christofferson and others for putting in huge volunteer hours to make it happen. Please get your entries in now via https://possum.motorsport.org.nz/
Approx 3km gravel public road, fast and flowing on a hard base with a
short twisty piece in the middle. This is a different finish to previous years with a right hand turn towards the end finishing on Leslies Road. Come and have some fun spraying gravel!
Directions: From Rangiora travel through Cust Township. Turn right into Tippings Rd. At the fork keep left, to stay on Tippings Rd and start line will be up ahead. Service area is parking on the grass verge. Please do not leave any rubbish when you vacate.
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31 October - *Cancelled* Autocross
2021-10-31
*CANCELLED* Sorry but we have not been able to secure a venue for this event. We are working hard on our next event which is likely to be November 28th. More info soon…

26 September - *CANCELLED* Grass Autocross
2021-09-26
*CANCELLED* Unfortunately despite the best efforts from our volunteers we have no venue for this event. We are working hard to organise some events before the year is done. We will let you know as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience and understanding.

29 August - Auchenflower Rd Gravel Sprint - CANCELLED
2021-08-29
Unfortunately due to the recent storm damage the Auchenflower Sprint has been cancelled this year, we hope to be able to run this again in the future once district has recovered from the recent damage

11 July - Cust Gravel Sprint
2021-07-11 | cust
Sunday 11th July check Autosport ran Cust sprint a 4.9 km gravel public road, fast and flowing on a hard base with a short twisty piece in the middle.

Congratulations to the overall Winner Sean Haggarty!

Sean Haggarty winner of the 2021 Cust Sprint – Photo by ASP

Class Results

1st
2nd
3rd

Class 1
Chris Herdman
Paul Roughan
Jared Christofferson

Class 2
David Fahey
Karl Celeste
Dean Schroder

Class 3
Robbie Stokes
John Silcock
Rob McCallum

Class 4
Sean Haggarty
Josh Marston
Josh Mitchell

6 June - Canterbury Rally
2021-06-06
Regs and Entry Form are now out for the 2021 Lone Star Canterbury Rally. Teams will be racing on 134 kms of special stages on forestry and public gravel roads. The rally will begin with a ceremonial start on Saturday 5th June. First car starts from Joe’s Garage, Alfred St, Rangiora at approximately 8:30am on Sunday 6th June. First car finished approximately 6pm on Sunday 6th June at Lone Star, Manchester St, Christchurch.

Spectator points including the Ceremonial start, Sunday Start, Service Parks, Spectator Points and Finish
The rally consists of seven special stages, the first and last ones being in the Ashley Forest. All other stages are on public roads in North Canterbury that have been closed for the event.
Stage 2 starts on Happy Valley Rd close to Motunau Beach and runs north on Happy Valley, Stonyhurst and Blythe roads to finish at Nape Nape Rd. The stage has brows, sweeping curves and some tight technical stuff. With the dry weather that we have been experiencing these roads are hard and fast and the stage is said to be one of the best public road rally stage available in NZ and at 28.4km is the second longest in the rally. There is a spectator point on the corner of Blythe and Stonyhurst Rd’s
Stage 3, at 4.2km is the shortest in the rally. It uses Sinclair Rd just north of Cheviot and while it’s short, is full of interest and will keep the drivers on their toes.
Stage 4 sweeps down the Leamington Valley and at 29.8km is the rally’s longest. Like stage 2, it packs in all the conditions to make it a fantastic stage. Once again, the roads are dry, hard and fast and record times for this classic stage are more than likely. Stage encompasses Leamington, Eggleston and Kaiwara roads. Spectator point on the corner of Leamington and Downs Rd’s
Stage 5 starts on Greys Rd Waikari and utilizes Greys, Heathstock, MacDonald Downs and Ram Paddock roads to finish in the Broomfield area. Stage 5 is 22.5km long and is sure to test the competitors with its varying conditions, Spectator point on the corner of Broxton and MacDonald Downs Rd’s
Stage 6 is the classic Onepunga Stage. It has featured in many Canterbury Rallies over the years and although it’s only a little over 6km long it’s a firm favorite among rally crews
And that takes us back into the Ashley Forest for the final stage

Want to get close to the cars and crews? Plenty of opportunities.

Ceremonial Start at Lone Start Restaurant, 5pm Sat 5th June
Rally Start at Joes Garage, Alfred St Rangiora, 0830am Sun 6th June
Service 1 at “Countdown” car park Amberley from approx. 9.15am until approx. 10:30 am
Service 2, Rolleston St Cheviot from approx. 11:15am through to approx. 13:30
Service 3, Princess St Waikari from approx. 1:30pm to approx. 2:45pm
First car is expected to finish at the Lone Star Restaurant approx. 5:00pm

Come out, grab some food and get a close-up look at the service crews preparing the cars for the next special stage
Hard copies of the spectator guide will be available from all our sponsors and Cheviot Tearooms soon
Entries are open now and close 5pm Friday 21st May 2021. The maximum number of starters will be 70 teams. Email your entry to Leanne Jolly kljolly01@gmail.com.
Lone Star Canterbury Rally is the 3rd round of the Mainland Rally Series Championship.
We are excited to announce sponsorship of Special Stage 1 at Canterbury Rally by Stadium Cars
This sponsorship includes:
$250.00 to the winner of SS1 in Class A
$250.00 to the winner of SS1 in Class B.
Winners of Special Stage 1 in 2020 and the times to beat are
Class A – Harri Judd
Class B – Jonty Brenssell

Normal entries have closed and we had 56 entries for the rally, we still have some space so if your thinking of entering get those entries in!

Seeded entry list out now, but some stats to keep you amused

We have
6 x A Class
11 x Class B
6 x Class C
11 x Class D
9 x Class G
6 x H6 Subaru’s
plus a few others

There are
8 North Islander’s,
13 Subaru’s and 12 Escorts,
4 female drivers,
2 drivers 18 and under
and 15 drivers 61 +

More information coming soon including spectator map and schedule.
2020 Canterbury Rally winners Robbie and Amy Stokes with their Ford Fiesta AP4.
2021-06-6th-Canterbury-Rally-Regs
2021-06-6th Canterbury Rally Entry & Remittance
2021-06-6th Canterbury Rally Entry & Remittance
Rally-of-Canterbury-2021-Itinerary
Rally-of-Canterbury-Seeding-2021.xlsx
Road-Maps
Service-Areas.docx
Stage-Desc-2021

2 May - Rakaia Zig Zag Rd Gravel Sprint
2021-05-02
One of our classic roads is Rakaia Zig Zag Rd a twisty, steep, 2.5km of smooth Canterbury gravel. More info soon…

7 March - Pipers Valley Rd Gravel Sprint
2021-03-07
*UPDATE* Reminder to stay at home if you are feeling unwell, regardless of the alert level.
Please get your entries in as we need more entries!

This event will go ahead as planned. The announcement of alert level 2 for our region finishes at 6am on the morning of this event.
However, if alert level 2 is extended the following changes will be made to this event:
– Maximum limit of 40 entries. Any entries received beyond that will be on a reserve waiting list. Entries will be ordered by receipt of entry and payment.
– No spectators allowed.
– Attendees limited to driver and one co-driver.
– Competitors must complete Self Scrutiny of Vehicle Safety form (on our website) and send an image of your last three event entries in your Motorsport NZ log book to the event secretary Sarah Brennan brennan.sarah@xtra.co.nz.

Our first gravel sprint is 4km of awesome road on Banks Peninsula. Last run in 2019 where David Quantock in his Mirage AP4 snatched victory from Mike Tall in an older model Mirage. Read the story here.
Regs are out now. https://autosport.org.nz/2021/02/13/7-mar-pipers-valley-rd-gravel-sprint/

6 March - Upper Downs Rd Gravel Sprint
2021-03-06
We are combining forces with our friends at Ashburton Car Club and we are including their Upper Downs Rd Gravel Sprint on Saturday March 6th in our Autosport Championship. That’s right. Autosport members will gain points towards the Autosport overall and sprint championships. It will be a double-header weekend with our very own Pipers Valley Rd Gravel Sprint the next day.
Get out there and get your car sideways on 8km of gravel!Cross Karts and Clubman’s Non caged – Enclosed cars only – 4.5 approx. kms.Enter online at https://possum.motorsport.org.nz/
Regs and Entry form are on the Ashburton Car Club wesbite https://www.ashburtoncarclub.org.nz/event-details/upper-downs-road-shingle-sprint
Directions: From Mt Somers, Canterbury, head south on scenic route 72 (Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road). Turn right on Brothers Road. Turn left on Upper Downs Road.

24 Feb - AGM Prizegiving
2021-02-24 19:30 - 21:30
All are welcome to celebrate a strange, challenging but still enjoyable year racing on the gravel at our AGM Prizegiving.
Come and enjoy a social time with rally friends and family and support our wonderful major sponsor of our Lone Star Canterbury Rally.
February 24th
7:30pm at Lone Star, 26 Manchester St.
https://www.lonestar.co.nz/restaurants/manchester-st/
Please RSVP to Sarah at brennan.sarah@xtra.co.nz

Canterbury Rally, Mainland Rally Series
2020-10-24 - 2020-10-25
Click the link below to get the latest news on the rally.
https://autosport.org.nz/2020/07/27/25-oct-lone-star-rally-of-canterbury/

*NOTE* Date changed to October 24/25
During this current difficult time with COVID-19 to secure an alternative date due to the likely postponement of the Canterbury Rally we have changed the date to October 24/25. Labour day public holiday is the following day. For many reasons this is the only weekend possible for us to hold this event and this early change will allow us to give it the best chance of success.
We will announce more information when we know more. Hope to see you there!
We urge everyone to look after each other in this difficult, somewhat strange time, reach out to each other, keep in touch and carry on as best as possible. Let’s get through this and keep up the discipline of good personal hygiene.
If you have any questions please contact our secretary for the rally, Leanne Jolly kljolly01@gmail.com

Autocross Grass
2020-09-06

Hanmer Rally CANCELLED
2020-09-05
Unfortunately Hanmer Rally will not go ahead in 2020. Autosport Club have made the decision that it is not appropriate to run the rally as the Coroners Hearing is still pending about the sad accident that occurred at the 2018 Hanmer Rally. This is not a choice that our group of volunteers have taken lightly but it’s the tough call that we have to make in the best interest of everybody. We are hopeful for the future, having a Hanmer Rally again when circumstances allow. Thank you for your understanding.

Pipers Valley Rd Gravel Sprint
2020-08-16
CANCELLED Unfortunately circumstances out of our control means the venue permit for our event has been withdrawn and we can no longer run the event. Our volunteers are absolutely gutted after the huge amount of work they’ve done to prepare this event. Sorry to those who entered. We will contact you to organise a full refund. As a consolation Westland Car Club are hosting a great event, the Globe Mine Gravel Hillclimb on Saturday 15th August https://www.facebook.com/westlandcarclub/. Thank you for understanding.

Kaiwara Rd Gravel Sprint
2020-07-19
Check out the event page https://autosport.org.nz/2020/07/06/19-july-kaiwara-rd-gravel-sprint/

Mt Alexander Gravel Sprint
2020-06-07
Details on this event click here 7 July Mt Alexander Gravel Sprint

AGM & Prizegiving
2020-02-26 19:30 - 21:30
