North Island Rally Series – By the people, for the people

Welcome to the North Island Rally Series

By the people, for the people
Nā te iwi, mā te iwi

The 2026 Series is designed for Clubman and Regional rally crews,
officials, and volunteers, offering an opportunity to enhance their skills
while enjoying the experience!

Bringing regional rallying into the future.

Having a forward-looking perspective has provided a strong foundation for the 2026 North Island Rally Series.

The Series aims to lower the levels of cost and time commitments for both rally competitors and organisers with a focus on improving efficiency.

The NIRS provides the level of competition that had been provided by the former Top Half Rally Series, the Extreme Series and the Central Region Rally Series.

It’s a real cool series to be a part of, it has a good variety of events with gravel, tarmac and rallysprints. There’s no stress, they make it easy to do and be a part of. Marty (Roestenburg) and his team do an awesome job and the whole series is well run.”
Phil Campbell – 2023 & 2024 NIRS Champion

Te Tangata, Te Tangata, Te Tangata

Officials

The backbone of rally operations, officials ensure every event runs smoothly and safely. Their dedication drives the heart of the sport.

Service Crews

Hard at work behind the scenes, service crews keep the cars race-ready, showcasing teamwork and precision under pressure.

Volunteers

Our heroes in high-vis! Volunteers make every rally possible, offering their time and energy to fuel the passion of motorsport.

Community Spectators

Rallying brings the community together!

Spectators enjoy the thrill of the action while soaking up stunning local scenery.

“It’s about strengthening the platform that will bring the next generation of drivers, co-drivers, rally organisers, administrators and marshals into the sport.”
Marty Roestenburg -NIRS Coordinator

and the competitors…

Phil Campbell and Brianna Little

Taranakai 2023 Celebrations

Philip and Sam Broadbent

Quentin Palmer and Noel Moloney

Not just a boys sport

Phil Macquarie and David Alying

Charlie Evans and Dayna Kiekebosch

Todd Bawden, Dylan Turner and Ben Hunt

Adrian Smith and Mike Bunyard

Our competitors are the driving force behind the excitement and energy of our events.

Here, you will find all the essential information, resources, and support to keep you on track and in the loop. From key contacts to tall tales, we’ve got you covered so you can focus on what matters most and bring your best to the rally stages.

Let’s make this season unforgettable!

…and we couldn’t do it without our amazing sponsors

Thanks to the support of our wonderful sponsors and partners we have some amazing prizes, discounts, and services on offer for our entrants.

Thanks to Paddon Racing Group / Winmax Brake Pads our entrants will receive:

– $200 discount voucher towards brake pads per round (X6)
– 15% discount code for Winmax Brake Pads
– Mentoring for the Top Rookie of the Year

Thanks to RallyDrive NZ our entrants will receive:

– Hot laps, half-day testing, sponsor rides, and full day driver training vouchers – valued at $4000 (these prizes are aimed towards volunteers and new/young competitors)

Thanks to our other generous supporters, the NIRS is able to offer competitors:

– Discounted entry fees (subject to the Round organiser’s confirmation)
– Drive of the Day Trophy, awarded after each Round
– End of Season Prize Giving, trophies and awards for our competitors
– Live timing and results from our Events, c/o ChrisSport NZ
– Press Releases before/after each Round, c/o Benjamin Carrell
– Images and Social Media coverage, c/o Chelsea Media Co.
– NIRS Planning and mentoring opportunities
– Relevant content and regulations via the NIRS website

Not to mention you become a part of the NIRS community striving towards a bright future with the best interests of NZ Rallying in mind!